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Mel B, Trump and Milei: What happened at Davos Wednesday
Mel B, Trump and Milei: What happened at Davos Wednesday
by  AFP

Even when Donald Trump wasn't in the room or even the main theme, the US president kept coming up again Wednesday at the gabfest of global elites in the Swiss resort of Davos. Here's a summary of what happened on Wednesday: - Trumpeting Trump - There were more reactions to Trump's remarks and threats.

Spain's Sabadell bank to move HQ back to Catalonia
Spain's Sabadell bank to move HQ back to Catalonia
by  AFP

Spain's Banco Sabadell approved Wednesday moving its headquarters back to Catalonia, the first major firm to do so after thousands left in the wake of the region's failed 2017 independence bid.

Argentina's Milei says would leave Mercosur for US trade deal
Argentina's Milei says would leave Mercosur for US trade deal
by  AFP

Argentina's President Javier Milei said Thursday he would be willing to leave the South American Mercosur bloc if necessary to secure a coveted trade agreement with the United States. The Argentinian leader and fan of US President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants a trade deal with the United States, although that could cause problems with other members.

Musk slams Trump-backed AI mega project
Musk slams Trump-backed AI mega project
by  AFP

Tech titan Elon Musk cast doubt Wednesday on a $500 billion AI project announced by US President Donald Trump, saying the money promised for the investment actually wasn't there. The Stargate project is committed to invest an initial $100 billion in the project, and up to $500 billion over the next four years.

End social media anonymity to fight fakes, crime: Spain PM
End social media anonymity to fight fakes, crime: Spain PM
by  AFP

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday proposed ending anonymity for social media users and forcing tech tycoons to provide accountability if their platforms "poison society". Regulators should be able to "force open the black box of social media algorithms" and "tycoons should be held responsible if their algorithms poison our society," Sanchez said.

P&G sees China improvement but consumers 'still struggling'
P&G sees China improvement but consumers 'still struggling'
by  AFP

Procter & Gamble is seeing encouraging signs in China, but a full recovery is still a ways off, executives said Wednesday as the consumer products giant reported solid earnings. Executives highlighted product launches including a whole-body deodorant spray and a new advanced power toothbrush as elements that would sustain sales growth.

Trump's meme coin venture sparks backlash
Trump's meme coin venture sparks backlash
by  AFP

Cryptocurrencies launched by Donald and Melania Trump have angered some digital currency advocates and sparked fresh allegations of leveraging the presidency for profit. Melania Trump launched an $Melania coin the night before her husband was inaugurated as US president on Monday.