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How Royal Caribbean And Carnival Made A Comeback -CNBC

 

Royal Caribbean is leading the $61 billion cruise industry’s comeback. This comes just a couple of years after a 15-month pandemic era shutdown led to questions about whether the industry could ever recover.

Crypto World: The Bitcoin Halving Is Set To Shake Up The Crypto’s Price And The Network’s Miners -CNBC

 

The Bitcoin halving takes place roughly every four years, and the technical event cuts the reward pays out to miners for validating blocks of transactions.

Why A $100,000 Salary Can’t Buy The American Dream -CNBC

 

More than half (52%) of Americans say they would need at least $100,000 a year to be financially comfortable, according to the August 2023 CNBC Your Money Survey.

Why So Many EV Companies Fail -CNBC

 

The EV revolution could bring more change to the automotive industry than since its founding, and the potential impact is a tempting proposition for entrepreneurs. But this business is not for the faint of heart and nothing like starting an app

The Race To Regulate AI -CNBC

 

Some businesses using new artificial intelligence tools have reported big gains in labor productivity. These AI assistants, backed by some of the biggest names in tech, could someday change how work gets done in the U.S.

Why Kraft Heinz Is Warren Buffett's Worst Bet -CNBC

 

Nine years after its megamerger, food behemoth Kraft Heinz is facing challenging times amid slumping sales, high inflation, a shift away from processed foods and stiff competition.

The $22B Railway Opening Saudi Arabia’s Doors to the World | WSJ

 

Saudi Arabia is racing to finish the $22B Riyadh Metro in time to modernize its capital city and open its doors to the world.

Why Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt Don’t Actually Own Most of Their Hotels | WSJ

 

When guests stay at a hotel chain like Marriott, Hilton or Hyatt, these companies don’t typically own the property. They may not even run it.

Why the era of cheap streaming is over -Vox

 

Why we’re all paying so much more for Netflix, and what we can do about it.

How Long Should You Stay At Your Job? -CNBC

 

A majority of Americans, 95%, said they plan to look for a new job in 2024, according to a survey by job site Monster. Money’s a big part of this: 45% of American workers say they need a higher income.

Why The Boeing 737 Max Has Been Such A Mess -CNBC

 

This past January, Boeing came inches from yet another catastrophe as a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 plane at 16,000 feet shortly after taking off from Portland, Oregon.

Why Hybrids Are Beating EVs In The U.S. -CNBC

 

When Japanese automaker Toyota first brought hybrids to the U.S. in the early 2000s, they were at the cutting edge of green transportation. But soon after, EVs stole the spotlight.

Inside Boeing’s Quality Control Process for 737 Max Planes | WSJ

 

Boeing was given 90 days to present regulators with an action plan to address quality-control issues at its 737 factory, following the Alaska Airlines door plug incident.

Why Tire Companies Love EVs -CNBC

 

The tire business can be a brutal one - low growth, low margins and extreme competition. Tire makers are at the mercy of ups and downs of raw material prices. About half of customers are largely indifferent to the brand of tires they buy.

How Tesla Became The Most Popular Car Brand In Norway -CNBC

 

Norway has had massive success with EV adoption, with 82% of new cars sold in the country last year being electric. This high adoption rate can be attributed to the generous subsidies that Norway has offered to electric vehicle owners

Why The French Love American Fast Food -CNBC

 

Despite its reputation for gastronomy, France has become an American fast-food mecca. Between 2019 and 2023, more than 1,300 fast-food restaurants opened in the country, and over the past decade, sales increased by 61%.

OpenAI's Sora Made Me Crazy AI Videos—Then the CTO Answered (Most of) My Questions | WSJ

 

OpenAI’s new text-to-video AI model Sora can create some very realistic scenes. How does this generative AI tech work? Why does it mess up sometimes? When will it be released to the public? What data was it trained on?

The evolution of the movie backdrop -Vox

 

Matte paintings have transformed movies for over a hundred years. AI could be the next step in making them.

We’re already using AI more than we realize -Vox

 

How artificial intelligence hides in plain sight.

Why Gas Is So Expensive In California -CNBC

 

Drivers in California are no strangers to pain at the pump. The state is home to some of the highest gas prices in the United States. There are several factors that go into what drivers pay at the pump, including refining costs, distribution and marketing