
How to optimize online sales with a hybrid product recommendation
New research from the University of Florida highlights how retailers can increase sales by 3% if they show customers products from previous browsing sessions.
New research from the University of Florida highlights how retailers can increase sales by 3% if they show customers products from previous browsing sessions.
Mark Zuckerberg fired his largest salvo in his war with rival Elon Musk on Wednesday with the launch of his Twitter fighter, Threads. The app quickly garnered millions of users as well as Musk’s wrath. The billionaire Twitter owner threatened legal action against Meta (META) for allegedly hiring former Twitter employees to work on the app.
During her visit to Beijing, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is expected to stress the need for both countries to “responsibly manage” their relationship, “communicate directly about areas of concern and work together to address global challenges”. Although her visit is well-intentioned, it will not be a panacea for the current conflicts between the United States and China. Instead, the visit represents a positive initial step, providing the two countries with an opportunity to reassess and develop more effective strategies for peaceful engagement.
Many travelers have occasionally resolved to become light packers, all the better to attain the unencumbered lifestyle of those who sweep through an airport with nothing more than a carry on. But what if travelers could pack close to nothing at all?
Many travellers have occasionally resolved to become light packers, all the better to attain the unencumbered lifestyle of those who sweep through an airport with nothing more than a carry-on. But what if travellers could pack close to nothing at all?
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The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the extremely personal user data could be up for sale—and that vast trove of genetic data could draw interest from AI companies looking to train their data sets, experts say.
The Big Four firms are now integrating a new category of artificial intelligence (AI) into their businesses, according to Bloomberg Tax.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive.
Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.
In their March 2025 forecasts, shipping and logistics experts are warning those who rely on the industry to expect continued disruption, and in order to survive a chaotic landscape, they are advising businesses to spend money conservatively, work with trusted partners, and make comprehensive contingency plans.
After the Trump administration announced Monday an agreement to pause potential tariffs against Canadian imports, one supply chain expert told 12News the whiplash of tariff news coming out of Washington D.C. is not helpful to U.S. businesses.
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban's question to Representative Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, on energy costs took off on social media on Saturday.
Florida lawmakers have banned wind turbines off its shores and near the coast, saying the bill is meant to protect wildlife and prevent noise.