Key Points GM halts production at Flint and Arlington plants due to Hurricane Helene’s impact on suppliers. The plants produce heavy-duty trucks and full-size SUVs like the Cadillac Escalade and Chevrolet Tahoe. GM is working with suppliers to restore operations,...
Key Points Ireland’s DPC launched an EU-wide investigation into Ryanair’s use of facial recognition technology for third-party bookings. Ryanair argues the process protects customers from incorrect details provided by unaffiliated OTAs. Alternative verification methods include in-person checks or submitting ID documents in advance. Ryanair claims full compliance with GDPR and has signed 14 agreements with...
Key Points S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.67%, with broad losses across Metals & Mining, Materials, and IT sectors. Mesoblast Ltd (ASX: MSB), Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA), and Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX: SPK) were among the top performers. APA Group (ASX: APA), Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS), and Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) were among...
Key Points U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports reopen after dockworkers and port operators reach a wage agreement. The deal includes a 62% wage hike over six years, raising the average hourly wage from $39 to $63. The strike caused a backlog of at least 54 container ships, affecting imports like bananas and auto parts....
Key Points Google may stop linking to New Zealand news if a proposed law requiring tech companies to pay for...
Key Points Researchers from the University of Waterloo developed an AR/VR system for improved infrastructure inspections. The Smart Infrastructure Metaverse...
