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Last-gasp strikes seek to prevent French pension reform
France faces another day of strikes on Wednesday over highly contested pension reforms which President Emmanuel Macron appears on the verge of pushing through despite months of protests.
Tesla's arrival accelerates Mexico 'nearshoring' boom
Governor Samuel Garcia is a man in a hurry, juggling his daughter's birth and Tesla's arrival in northern Mexico, which hopes to benefit from a new wave of foreign investment. In the decades since the maquiladoras arrived in northern Mexico, "there hasn't been a true technology transfer" that aided the country's industrial development, he said. st-dr/md
Subway 'surfing' leaves a grisly, lethal toll in New York City
One-time subway "surfer" Isa Islam has a straightforward message for thrill-seeking youngsters sparking a surge in riders traveling on the roofs of New York City trains: don't do it. He went in and out of consciousness as blood soaked the roof of the train.
Brazil footballers say they fell victim to crypto scam
Three Brazilian footballers, including Nottingham Forest midfielder Gustavo Scarpa, say they have fallen victim to a multi-million-dollar cryptocurrency scam, according to local media reports. "I've always seen stupid people fall victim to pyramid schemes and scams.
ChatGPT gets more 'human' as AI wave continues
The company behind the ChatGPT app that churns out essays, poems or computing code on command released Tuesday a long-awaited update of its artificial intelligence (AI) technology that it said would be safer and more accurate than its predecessor.
City of blight: Paris visitors alarmed at trash strike
Portuguese tourist Fabio Figueirado wanted to admire beautiful buildings on a romantic getaway in Paris, but instead he and his girlfriend have found themselves navigating pavements piled high with garbage.
Riyadh Air, Saudia announce big Boeing 787 order
Riyadh Air and Saudia will purchase 78 Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes under agreements announced Tuesday in a giant order that underlines Saudi Arabia's goal to remake itself as a global aviation hub. - Vision for Riyadh - Under the particulars, Riyadh Air agreed to purchase 39 Dreamliners, with options for 33 more jets, while Saudia will buy 39 Dreamliners with options for 10 more.
Big Tech's job-slashing wave
Facebook owner Meta's announcement on Tuesday that it will shed 10,000 jobs over the next few months is the latest in a series of mass layoffs in the once-unassailable tech sector, which is facing a huge downturn. - Microsoft - On January 18, Microsoft announced it would lay off 10,000 employees in the coming months.
Worker struggles with gig economy giants
In the battle between workers and gig economy giants, Uber notched up a rare win Monday when a court in California upheld a state law letting the company treat its drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.
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