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Brussels touts 'EU Inc.' company status to lure start-ups

Brussels touts 'EU Inc.' company status to lure start-ups

The EU unveiled Wednesday a scheme to make it much easier for innovative start-ups to launch and grow across the 27-nation bloc, as part of a push to help Europe keep up with US and Chinese economic rivals. Dubbed "EU Inc.", the proposal for a new

Montana Employers Hit With 60 OSHA HazCom Violations Over Last 5 Years

Montana Employers Hit With 60 OSHA HazCom Violations Over Last 5 Years

Millions of U.S. workers handle, store, or work near hazardous chemicals every day—from cleaning solvents and industrial adhesives to flammable gases and corrosive substances. Without proper training, clear labeling, and accessible safety data sheets, employees may not fully understand the health risks they face, including respiratory illness, chemical

European bank battle heats up as UniCredit swoops for Commerzbank

European bank battle heats up as UniCredit swoops for Commerzbank

Italian bank UniCredit on Monday made a 35-billion-euro ($40 billion) takeover offer for Commerzbank, sparking fury from Berlin and a defiant vow from the German lender to defend its independence. While stressing that it did not expect to take full control, UniCredit said it would raise its stake

Are You ‘Spaving’? How to Save Instead of Overspend

Are You ‘Spaving’? How to Save Instead of Overspend

Have you ever added something extra to your online cart so you’d qualify for free shipping? Bought five items to get a multi-item discount? Spent $100 in a store so you could use a $20-off coupon? Guess what? You’re “spaving.” Spaving is a mashup of spending

Do viral vacation trends live up to the hype?

Do viral vacation trends live up to the hype?

‘Luxury train hopping,’ ‘ancestry travel’ and ‘period drama set-jetting’ may dominate social feeds, but many Americans are approaching viral vacation trends with caution. A new survey of 2,000 Americans who travel frequently finds that while social media continues to shape inspiration, real-world participation tells a more nuanced

AI to drive growth despite geopolitics, Taiwan's Foxconn says

AI to drive growth despite geopolitics, Taiwan's Foxconn says

Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn on Monday said it expected the booming market for artificial intelligence servers to drive growth this year, despite volatility caused by global conflict. Strong demand for AI hardware fuelled a 24 percent annual net profit jump last year for Foxconn, the world's largest contract

Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up

Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up

As more businesses trust artificial intelligence "agents" to independently grow their revenues, some insurance firms are stepping in to cover any mistakes -- while others are steering clear. "The whole intent of using advanced AI is to substantially replace human assistance and oversight in decisions," said Phil