Bill Gates warns AI could disrupt jobs for 20 years before creating abundance as robots threaten human employment

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Bill Gates warns AI could disrupt jobs for two decades before creating widespread abundance. (AP Photo)

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could cause major changes in the job market over the next two decades. He believes AI could eventually create “true abundance,” but the transition period could be extremely difficult for workers and society. Bill Gates warns AI could disrupt jobs for two … Read more

Trump announces Audi's $4 billion Georgia SUV plant, set to create 4,500 jobs

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Trump announces Audi's planned $4 billion SUV factory in Georgia, expected to create 4,500 jobs.

US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that German luxury carmaker Audi plans to build a $4 billion assembly plant in Georgia. The factory is expected to produce 200,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) every year. Trump announces Audi’s planned $4 billion SUV factory in Georgia, expected to create 4,500 jobs. Audi said the planned investment … Read more

Trump faces voter backlash as US prices rise 5.4% and gas prices climb

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Donald Trump faces voter backlash as US prices and gasoline costs rise ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. (REUTERS)

US prices have increased by 5.4% during Donald Trump’s second term so far. Although prices are rising more slowly than they did under former President Joe Biden, several everyday items have become much more expensive. Higher fuel costs and tariffs on imported goods have added pressure on American households. Donald Trump faces voter backlash as … Read more

Wall Street week ahead: Big tech earnings and Fed decision to test US stock rally

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Wall Street investors watch Big Tech earnings and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision as US stocks face a crucial week. (Unsplash)

US stock investors are preparing for an important week as major technology companies report their quarterly earnings and the Federal Reserve announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday. Both events could test the strength of the recent US stock market rally. Wall Street investors watch Big Tech earnings and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision … Read more

Fact check: Sasha Obama's 2023 paparazzi photo digitally altered to show her kissing girlfriend

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Sasha Obama celebrating her 23rd birthday with mother Michelle Obama. (instagram/michelleobama)

Barack Obama’s recent criticism of the Donald Trump administration while campaigning for Democrat candidates has led to the former president’s family coming under attack from the far-right on social media. Sasha Obama celebrating her 23rd birthday with mother Michelle Obama. (instagram/michelleobama) MAGA social media has been especially aggressive towards the Obama family, targeting them with … Read more

Ilhan Omar's deleted Father's Day post sparks fresh questions amid identity probe

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Rep Ilhan Omar has denied any wrongdoing in the federal probe. (Reuters)

A deleted Father’s Day post from Ilhan Omar has resurfaced, drawing fresh attention to the US congresswoman’s family and identity. The 2013 post, in which Omar referred to her father as “Nur Said,” has come back into focus as federal investigators examine questions about her identity and immigration records. Rep Ilhan Omar has denied any … Read more

Obama-Trump war of words intensifies as both trade personal jabs

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Obama, Trump exchange fresh jabs as midterm campaigns in Ohio and Florida. (AP, AFP)

Former US President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump traded barbs on Saturday, taking aim at each other during separate appearances in Ohio and Florida. Obama, Trump exchange fresh jabs as midterm campaigns in Ohio and Florida. (AP, AFP) Obama mocked Trump’s White House renovations and blamed his policies for rising prices, while Trump fired … Read more

Explosion, fire reported at Quaker Oats factory in Cedar Rapids

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Explosion, fire reported at Quaker Oats factory in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Representative)

A fire and an explosion have been reported at the Quaker Oats factory in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Videos circulating on social media show large plumes of smoke rising from the area. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Explosion, fire reported at Quaker Oats factory in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Representative) Fire department provides update … Read more

Ohio Libertarian candidate Bill Redpath backs ending visa caps, says free immigration would benefit workers

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Ohio Libertarian Candidate Bill Redpath calls for ending employment visa caps in an exclusive interview with HT.com. (Bill Redpath)

The US should end per country caps and government caps on employment visas, said Ohio Libertarian Senate candidate Bill Redpath in an exclusive interview with HT.com. Ohio Libertarian Candidate Bill Redpath calls for ending employment visa caps in an exclusive interview with HT.com. (Bill Redpath) Under his second term, President Donald Trump initiated a comprehensive … Read more

Fact check: Social media posts falsely claim Michelle Obama is pregnant, appeared in public with baby bump

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(L/R) Former First Lady Michelle Obama and former US President Barack Obama attend the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11, 2001 attacks at the National September 11 Memorial in New York on September 11, 2026. (Photo by Hiroko MASUIKE / POOL / AFP) (AFP)

Social media posts that have surfaced falsely claim that Michelle Obama is pregnant and was spotted with a baby bump. The 62-year-old former First Lady appeared in manipulated images standing in a public area, sparking baby bump rumors. (L/R) Former First Lady Michelle Obama and former US President Barack Obama attend the 25th anniversary commemoration … Read more