by News Feed Editor | Aug 16, 2026 | Business
Artificial intelligence is disrupting the Philippines’ outsourcing industry, which employs 1.9 million workers and generates $40 billion annually. Former employees report being replaced after training AI systems, raising concerns about automation in emerging economies.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 16, 2026 | Business
A cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has triggered significant drops in salad sales across restaurant chains and grocery stores this summer, with some chains implementing food safety reassurance campaigns.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 16, 2026 | Business
Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger have acquired the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter at a $12.5 billion valuation, less than a year after Walter’s initial purchase.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 16, 2026 | Business
Labour is being urged to crack down on gig economy firms accused of denying 4 million workers key employment rights through widespread misclassification practices.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 16, 2026 | Business
Central banks face a policy dilemma as inflation remains above targets while economic growth slows and Middle East tensions threaten oil prices, complicating decisions on interest rate adjustments.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 16, 2026 | Business
England’s planning rules will make it harder to convert pubs into housing or offices, requiring developers to prove no viable pub business prospects after 12 months of marketing.