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French economy records zero growth in first quarter

French economy records zero growth in first quarter

France's economy recorded zero growth in the first quarter of this year due to "sluggish" domestic demand and a "strongly" negative contribution from foreign trade, the national statistics agency INSEE said Thursday. The first estimation of first quarter gross domestic product (GDP) shows the

Forest Service reorganization sparks confusion and concern

Forest Service reorganization sparks confusion and concern

“Caring for the land and serving people.” Since the mid 1980s, these words have been the motto of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). In a National Public Radio 1A podcast episode on April 15, current USFS Chief Tom Schultz said that message still stands, even amid recent reorganization plans.

Samsung Electronics posts record quarterly profit on AI boom

Samsung Electronics posts record quarterly profit on AI boom

Samsung Electronics said Thursday that operating profit soared 750 percent on-year to a record high in the first quarter thanks to strong sales of chips crucial for artificial intelligence, and forecast continued healthy demand in the next three months. The South Korean technology giant has emerged as a key

Samsung Electronics posts record quarterly profit on AI boom

Samsung Electronics posts record quarterly profit on AI boom

Samsung Electronics said on Thursday its quarterly operating profit had jumped 750 percent year-on-year to a record 57.2 trillion won ($38.4 billion) on the back of strong sales of chips crucial for artificial intelligence. The South Korean technology giant has emerged as a key player -- along

Energy industry insiders advise lawmakers on supporting AI growth, protecting ratepayers

(The Center Square) – Energy industry experts testified before Congress about what lawmakers should include in legislation looking to support the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence while protecting ratepayers from affected energy costs. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing Wednesday discussing multiple bills that have been drafted

Gallatin Valley housing report shows why buying a home remains hard

Gallatin Valley housing report shows why buying a home remains hard

BOZEMAN, Mont. — A new housing report from Southwest Montana Realtors shows home prices in the Gallatin Valley remained among the highest in the state with the median home cost hovering around $800,000. Joanne Harper, the report’s housing chair, said improvements were happening in Gallatin County, like increased wages

WATCH: Students see tuition as a good investment despite loan debt, survey says

(The Center Square) – Federal student loan debt is nearing $1.7 trillion, as more than 70% of graduates are not working in their degree field. Yet 72% of students across the U.S. believe their college tuition is a good investment, according to a new WalletHub survey. The report found