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Facing many challenges at home, Japan’s alcohol industry is looking to expand into new markets around the world, hoping that consumers will turn to the country’s premium sake, beer and whiskey. The drinks industry acknowledges that the past few years have been tough for Japan, with clear signs that people are going out drinking with colleagues or friends less frequently than they used to in Japan. And they point out that this was evident even before the COVID-19 pandemic forced bars and restaurants in Japan to close from the start of 2020. “There are various reasons why drinking has decreased,…
Startups are essential to expanding possibilities and spurring innovation in the ever-changing technology sector, but the agency also has a duty to confront the ethical and moral questions that arise from their inventions. As new technologies take hold in all parts of society, startups are increasingly focusing on incorporating moral concerns into their development methods. Here we take a closer look at how digital companies are grappling with moral dilemmas and what strategies they are employing to ensure their creations move society forward responsibly and ethically. The growing importance of technology ethics While the rapid development of technology has many…
Last updated: 10:30 AM EST Stock indexes are currently up in today’s trading despite the fact that the Producer Price Index (PPI) for June came in better than expected. In fact, the PPI, which measures inflation in the prices of goods sold by manufacturers, rose 0.2% month-on-month versus the 0.1% increase economists had predicted. Year-on-year, the PPI rose 2.6%, beating expectations of 2.3%. Core PPI, which excludes food and energy prices, also rose, to 0.4% monthly and 3% annually, respectively. Analysts had expected a 0.2% increase in the former and a 2.5% rise in the latter. Still, investors remain confident…
Biden is scheduled to hold a campaign rally in Michigan on Friday, but the news conference received mixed reviews from fellow Democrats, with Biden demonstrating a mastery of complex foreign policy issues but stumbling over some answers and mixing up names.Thursday night’s press conference did not immediately halt the flow of Democrats who have called on Biden to withdraw from the race following his poor performance in the debate two weeks ago. Shortly after the press conference ended, Reps. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Scott Peters (D-Calif.) and Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.) added their names to the growing list of lawmakers who have…
U.S. stocks edged higher on Friday after a tough trading day earlier as traders digested new data and corporate profits. The producer price index for June came in slightly above expectations, with wholesale prices rising 0.2%. Banks including JPMorgan and Citi have kicked off their second-quarter earnings season. Thank you for your registration! Access your favorite topics on the go with your personalized feed. Download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time by visiting your settings page or clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of our…
About INTEC In Tech is a regular feature that covers what’s trending in the tech world, from cryptocurrencies and NFTs to smart cities and cyber security. The summer of 2024 may be remembered as the Summer of Stadiums, as mega-arenas draw crowds for some of the world’s biggest events, from high-stakes international tournaments like the 2024 CONMBEBOL Copa America, which culminates on Sunday, to Taylor Swift’s blockbuster “Hellas” tour, which continues to upend economies across Europe. If you love big crowds, spectacular shows, and eye-poppingly expensive snacks, you’re living in the golden age. Keeping these venues running in the digital…
As you probably haven’t heard, President Biden struggled mightily in the first presidential debate on June 27th. how Was it a difficult time? It’s like a market for betting on who will win an election. At 8:40pm on June 27th (just before the debate began), one market tallying company projected Biden’s chances of winning at 36%. By 11pm, that figure had dropped to 24%. It was much the same reaction I saw on social media (“Wow, Biden looks bad and isn’t going to win”), but it came with the concreteness and addictiveness of the New York Times’s moving needle on…
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He personally apologized to the women who accused him of sexual assault. He doesn’t remember the incident And he claimed any harm he caused was “inadvertent.”According to an article published in Vanity Fair last week, a woman named Eliza Cooney said she was subjected to inappropriate behavior and sexual advances from Kennedy while working as a weekend babysitter for the Kennedy family in the late 1990s. The incident occurred when Kennedy allegedly approached Cooney from behind and groped her in a food pantry. Cooney was 23 and Kennedy was 45, both married with…
Editor’s note:Here’s a roundup of the most-read Houston innovation news stories this weekInnovationMap and its daily newsletter feature stories about Houston’s hottest tech and startups, including news of an innovative health tech company, a high-tech fire truck and more. New health-focused generative AI company opens Houston office, comes out of stealth with $4M in funding Biostate AI emerged from stealth this week with $4 million in funding and a mission to design AI products that predict changes in human and animal health. Photo via Getty ImagesA scalable biodata foundry startup has been launched in secret with $4 million in investment…
Stan Cho, The Associated Press 15 minutes ago FILE – The “Fearless Girl” statue stands at the New York Stock Exchange, July 2, 2024. Global stock markets were mixed on Friday, July 12, 2024, and the Japanese yen gave up some of its gains as the latest U.S. inflation reading led Wall Street to believe interest rate cuts could come as early as September. (Associated Press/Peter Morgan, File) NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are rising Friday after big bank profits and mixed signs on inflation. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% at the open of trading. The Dow…