More insurers are deserting the net zero alliance as the UN climate group sounds the alarm

More insurers are deserting the net zero alliance as the UN climate group sounds the alarm

(1/3) The logo of insurer Allianz SE is seen on the company’s building in Puteaux, in the financial and business district of La Defense near Paris, outside Paris, France, May 14, 2018. REUTERS/Charles Platiau /File Photo Lloyd’s of London is the latest of the six to leave NZIA UN group warns ‘political attacks’ hurt insurers … Read more

Stars step out for Cannes premiere of Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’

Stars step out for Cannes premiere of Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’

(1/5) The 76th Cannes Film Festival – Screening of the film ‘Asteroid City’ in competition – Red Carpet Arrivals – Cannes, France, May 23, 2023. Director Wes Anderson and cast members Matt Dillon, Scarlett Johansson, Jason Schwartzman, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright and Damien Bonnard pose. REUTERS/Sarah… Learn more CANNES, May 23 (Reuters) – A busload … Read more

Regulators are dusting off rulebooks to tackle generative AI like ChatGPT

Regulators are dusting off rulebooks to tackle generative AI like ChatGPT

Watchdogs race to keep up with massive AI rollout While waiting for new laws, regulators adapt existing ones Generative tools face privacy, copyright and other challenges LONDON/STOCKHOLM, May 22 (Reuters) – As the race to develop more powerful artificial intelligence services such as ChatGPT heats up, some regulators are relying on old laws to control … Read more

Animal health organization backs bird flu vaccination to prevent pandemic

Animal health organization backs bird flu vaccination to prevent pandemic

Bird flu has killed hundreds of millions of birds, mammals WOAH chief says vaccinating birds could help control virus Countries have shown reluctance to adopt bird vaccination Vaccination should focus on free-ranging birds – head of WOAH PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) – Governments should consider vaccinating poultry against bird flu, which has killed hundreds of … Read more

Johnny Depp Marks Celebrity Return With Cannes Opening Film

Johnny Depp Marks Celebrity Return With Cannes Opening Film

(1/3) The 76th Cannes Film Festival – Opening ceremony and screening of the film ‘Jeanne du Barry’ Out of Competition – Red Carpet Arrivals – Cannes, France, May 16, 2023. Johnny Depp poses. REUTERS/Yara… Learn more CANNES, May 16 (Reuters) – Johnny Depp returned in full stardom on Tuesday, signing autographs and snapping photos with … Read more

The battle for China’s electric SUV market intensifies at home and abroad

The battle for China’s electric SUV market intensifies at home and abroad

SHANGHAI, May 8 (Reuters) – China is at ground zero in the electric vehicle price war and the battleground is shifting to SUV-style electric vehicles, the largest market segment, dominated by Tesla Inc (TSLA .O) and BYD (002594 .SZ), . The market, crowded with more than 90 models, is set to tighten further with at … Read more

Warren Buffett denounces the management of bank failures, optimistic for the United States and Berkshire

Warren Buffett denounces the management of bank failures, optimistic for the United States and Berkshire

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 6 (Reuters) – Warren Buffett on Saturday criticized the handling of recent turmoil in the banking sector and said a showdown over the debt ceiling could cause “turbulence” in the financial system, even though he offered a vote of confidence in the United States and its conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N). Speaking … Read more