Author: insighter

  If you’ve ever dreamt of running your own online business, you’re not alone. Countless people have the same aspiration, but many put it off, assuming it’s too difficult or too much of a risk. But do you know what? I believe it’s always better to get a plan into place and give it a try anyway; rather than always wondering ‘what if’. 6 Signs You’re Ready to Start Your Own Online Business There are good and bad times to start a business, but when it comes to the online world, the opportunities are truly endless. If you’re keen to…

5 minutes ago Kelly Ng and Rupert Wingfield-Hayes in Taipei,BBC News Reuters China has called its drills around Taiwan a “strong punishment” for “separatist acts” China has started two days of military exercises around Taiwan, with its military calling them “strong punishment” for the self-ruled island’s “separatist acts”. The drills come three days after the inauguration of President William Lai, who called on China to stop threatening the island and accept the existence of its democracy. China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be under Beijing’s control, but the island sees itself as distinct. Taiwan’s defence ministry…

Nvidia Corp., the chipmaker at the center of an artificial intelligence boom, gave another bullish sales forecast, showing that spending on AI computing remains strong. Second-quarter revenue will be about $28 billion, the company said Wednesday. Analysts on average had predicted $26.8 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Results in the fiscal first quarter, which ran through April, also beat projections. “The next industrial revolution has begun,” Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said in a statement, echoing one of his favorite themes. “AI will bring significant productivity gains to nearly every industry and help companies be more cost- and…

France’s president is visiting the Pacific territory where electoral reform plans have fuelled the worst unrest in more than 30 years. French President Emmanuel Macron has said French soldiers will remain in New Caledonia “as long as necessary” after more than a week of unrest triggered by French plans to change electoral rules in the Pacific island territory. Macron arrived in New Caledonia’s capital Noumea on Thursday, amid continuing protests over voting reforms the Indigenous Kanak people say would dilute their vote and undermine their struggle for independence. The reforms would allow French people who have lived in New Caledonia…

You’ll spend a third of your life on a mattress, which means picking the right one is important. Start with your preferred sleeping position and how much support you need. Here are a few tips.Should you buy a firm or soft mattress? Generally, heavier people and back or stomach sleepers will do better with firmer mattresses, while lighter people and side sleepers enjoy softer mattresses. Temperature is also an issue: Softer mattresses sleep warmer since your body is sinking into a layer of fabric and foam. Keep in mind that all mattresses have a break-in period, and the way the…

Economists have been looking for cracks in U.S. consumer spending for years now amid persistent inflation and higher interest rates, but until recently, Americans have defied the odds at every turn. Despite consistent recession forecasts and dismal consumer sentiment numbers caused by the soaring cost of living, Americans managed to continue spending at record levels until recently. But in April, retail sales growth stopped completely. And now, major retailers’ earnings reports have revealed some stark warning signs about the health of the American consumer. First, to be clear, Walmart won the day. The retail giant topped Wall Street’s earnings and…

Southwest Airlines is celebrating five years of service in Hawaii with a special promotion: Rapid Rewards members can now earn a valuable Companion Pass by taking just one round-trip flight to Hawaii this summer. To qualify, you must: Be a Rapid Rewards member (you can create an account for free). Register for the promotion and purchase qualifying revenue travel (one round-trip or two one-way qualifying flights between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii) by Friday. You can pay for your flight(s) using cash or Southwest’s new Cash + Points option, but flights booked solely with points will not qualify. Fly between…

    Barbara Plett Usher,BBC News Africa correspondent, Nairobi Getty Images Kenyan President William Ruto will become the first African leader in more than 15 years to make an official state visit to the US. This is an opportunity for President Joe Biden to demonstrate commitment to Africa at a time when Washington appears to be playing catch-up in its engagement with the continent. But relations with other African allies are under strain, as strategic rivals including Russia and China challenge traditional areas of Western influence. At one time Mr Ruto would have been an unlikely candidate to be feted…

Exploring the impact of Costa Rica’s pioneering efforts to prioritise environment over economic growth for its people. Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse nations on Earth. Its entire west coast is lined by the Pacific Ocean. The whole east coast borders the Atlantic. While this contributes to its stunning beauty, it also leaves Costa Rica particularly susceptible to the impact of climate change. With South America deemed to be the “second most vulnerable” part of the world, Costa Rica has been forced to confront the challenges this encompasses in a unique way. This is particularly evident in their…

  A consumer-grade spyware app has been found running on the check-in systems of at least three Wyndham hotels across the United States, TechCrunch has learned. The app, called pcTattletale, stealthily and continually captured screenshots of the hotel booking systems, which contained guest details and customer information. Thanks to a security flaw in the spyware, these screenshots are available to anyone on the internet, not just the spyware’s intended users.  This is the most recent example of consumer-grade spyware exposing sensitive information because of a security flaw in the spyware itself. It’s also the second known time that pcTattletale has…

It’s officially one of the costliest typos ever: UK financial regulators just fined Citigroup Global Markets Limited (CGML) $79 million for a “fat-finger” trade one of its employees placed by accident, which caused a minor market meltdown in 2022. Two years ago, a trader working for the Citi subsidiary over a long weekend in the UK went to place a routine trade, selling $58 million worth of equities for the bank’s institutional clients.  But while manually entering the order, the trader accidentally typed in a whopping $444 billion sale that went unnoticed for 15 minutes, instantly costing the bank $48…

Ireland, Norway, and Spain have announced they will formally recognise a Palestinian state from 28 May. Spain and Ireland said the decision was not against Israel nor in favour of Hamas, but rather in support of peace. Israel reacted angrily, warning the move would mean more instability in the region and recalling its ambassadors to all three countries. Both Hamas and its rival, the Palestinian Authority, have welcomed the recognition. Norway was first to make its announcement Wednesday in a move co-ordinated with the other two countries. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in an address that the move was…