Consumer prices jump 7.7% in Poland, faster than expected
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland said Tuesday that consumer prices have risen 7.7% over the past year, evidence that inflation is accelerating even faster than…
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Inflation in 19 nations using euro hits record high of 4.9%
LONDON — Consumer prices across the 19 countries that use the euro currency are rising at a record rate as a result of a huge…
UK competition watchdog orders Facebook to sell off Giphy
LONDON — The United Kingdom’s antitrust watchdog has blocked Facebook’s acquisition of Giphy and ordered the social network to sell off the GIF-sharing platform, saying…
UPDATE: Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey stepping down as CEO
UPDATE Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey will step down as CEO of the social media platform, the company announced. He will be succeeded by Twitter’s current…
Cognizant CEO discusses fierce battle for technology talent
BERKELEY, Calif. — Digital services have become more important than ever since the pandemic began in early 2020, and that’s meant big business for major…
Food, gas prices pinch families as inflation surges globally
BUDAPEST, Hungary — From appliance stores in the United States to food markets in Hungary and gas stations in Poland, rising consumer prices fueled by…
Nissan investing in electric vehicles, battery development
TOKYO — Nissan said today it is investing 2 trillion yen ($17.6 billion) over the next five years and developing a cheaper, more powerful battery…
Tech Q&A: Some users of Windows 11 Home can avoid unwanted encryption
The good news about Windows 11 automatic encryption is that at least some readers can avoid the problem. In the last two columns, I’ve warned…
Edmunds: 2022 Kia Carnival versus 2021 Honda Odyssey
If ever there was a vehicle segment ready for a shake-up, it’s the minivans. For three years running, Edmunds’ experts have considered the Honda Odyssey…
Military consumers a prime target for losing money to fake charities
Scammers know too well that one of the best ways to scam a veteran is to pretend to be a veteran — or some group…