European tech funding halves to $45 billion, back to pre-Covid levels — but AI is a bright spot
Overall funding for European venture-backed companies is projected to decline 45% in 2023 from a year ago, according to VC firm Atomico.
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iRobot shares plunge 17% after EU warns Amazon deal ‘may restrict competition’
The European Commission said it found that Amazon may have the ability to prevent or degrade iRobot rivals' access to its online site.
Finnish startup Varjo launches new $3,990 mixed-reality headset to take on Apple, Microsoft
Finnish tech startup Varjo launched its newest headset Monday, the XR-4. It'll compete with similar headsets from the likes of Microsoft, and Apple.
UAE reportedly planned to use COP28 climate summit to lobby for oil and gas deals
COP28 will be held in Dubai, with scores of world leaders and government ministers from nearly 200 countries expected to attend.
Ukraine's push into Russian-occupied territory was bold — but a breakthrough is far from guaranteed
Hopes have risen that Ukraine could have made a small but key breakthrough in its six-month counteroffensive.
Bank of England needs reform, damning new report from lawmakers finds
The Economic Affairs Committee said the central bank risked a "democratic deficit" and that a lack of intellectual diversity had led to forecasting failures.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is the No. 1 place to retire in America, recent study shows
U.S. News and World Report ranked the best places to retire in the U.S. for 2024 out of 150 of the most populous metropolitan areas in the country.
This $3.5 million apartment sits atop a former Wonder Bread Factory turned luxury condos—take a look inside
Located in Hoboken, New Jersey, the historical building was the Wonder Bread Factory for more than 50 years and was converted into luxury apartments in 2021.
Turkey's central bank hikes interest rate by 500 basis points to 40%, well above expectations
Turkey's central bank on Thursday hiked its main interest rate by 500 basis points to 40% in a move that was larger than expected by economists.
Rare earth discoveries mean coal mines could have a key role to play in the energy transition
Calls for a phase out of coal are getting louder, but it could yet have a future when it comes to sourcing rare earth elements.
These are the 10 most popular ski destinations in North America for 2024—only 1 is in Colorado
HomeToGo ranked the best ski destinations in North America out of 48 of the continent's largest ski areas.
Far-right anti-Islam candidate clinches shock Dutch election win. Here's what comes next
Uncertainty remains about whether Geert Wilders will be able to form a coalition with parties that previously vowed not to work with him.
European Central Bank VP says escalation in geopolitical risk could spark market correction
Markets "believe that we are going to have a soft landing, they believe that geopolitical risks will not escalate," Luis de Guinos told CNBC.
Israeli official outlines more details on tentative deal to free Hamas hostages: NBC
The tentative agreement, if finalized today, would come over six weeks after Hamas first took about 240 hostages from Israel on Oct. 7.
Who is new interim OpenAI CEO Emmett Shear? All you need to know about the man replacing Sam Altman
After a weekend of rumor and speculation, Emmett Shear — former CEO of Twitch — confirmed he will take the top job at OpenAI.
These are the top 10 trending travel destinations for 2024—only 1 U.S. city made the list
American Express Travel published its 2024 trending destinations list, featuring must-visit vacation spots.
'The silent pandemic': A hotter world makes it harder to stop the spread of deadly superbugs
Research has shown the climate crisis is exacerbating the AMR phenomenon in several ways.
Germany approves financial reforms to help its tech industry compete with Silicon Valley
Germany on Friday approved a litany of changes to its rules for stock-based compensation at tech startups, listing of companies and taxation.
The 'Apple of e-bikes' targets profitability next year even as rivals enter bankruptcy
Adrien Roose, CEO and co-founder of e-bike firm Cowboy, told CNBC this week that he expects the company to reach profitability on a full-year basis in 2024.
ECB's Lagarde: Increasing signs that the global economy is fragmenting into competing blocs
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said that Europe is now at a critical juncture.
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