Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot
NEW YORK — Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, just under two months after the startup introduced a humanoid…
How rising electric rates could affect the 2026 midterms
One aspect of the “affordability” crisis facing many Americans is the rising cost of electricity. According to the…
Swiss lawmakers back CHF50 fee for emergency hospital visits
The project aims to relieve the pressure on hospital emergency admissions and curb rising healthcare costs. Keystone-SDA Adults…
Cash, cuckoo clocks and confusion with Sweden – Switzerland as seen abroad
How much of the world imagines the average Swiss person out for a stroll. Keystone / Gian Ehrenzeller…
Celebrity chef resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegations
René Redzepi, founder and celebrity chef at the iconic Danish restaurant Noma, has stepped down from his post…
Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners after disasters
The pop culture star, advocate and entrepreneur Paris Hilton launched an initiative Monday to support female small-business owners…
Cocoa beans rot and West African farmers seek other options after commodity crash
KONA, Ghana — Manu Yaw Fofie was born into the cocoa farming business, but the land bequeathed to…
Swiss government rejects Green Party’s solar initiative
Federal Council rejects Greens’ solar initiative Keystone-SDA On Friday, the government rejected the initiative to make solar compulsory…
What to know about how GLP-1 medications might fight addiction
The blockbuster GLP-1 drugs that have reshaped the treatment of diabetes and obesity may help prevent multiple substance…
What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
WASHINGTON — With hundreds of millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, it was only a matter…
As China’s economy slows, some are snapping up cheap apartments to ‘retire’ early
The “Life in Venice” housing development, a multibillion-dollar replica of the Italian city on the Chinese coast, stands…
Madonna steals the spotlight at Dolce & Gabbana’s Milan Fashion Week runway show
MILAN (AP) — Madonna made a star appearance in Dolce & Gabbana’s front row during Milan Fashion Week…