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Last month, the Golden Globes drew 10.1 million viewers. No, wait, maybe 9.3 million.The very same night, “Sunday Night Football” attracted 28.5 million people. Scratch that, perhaps it was 25.8 million.The “Yellowstone” finale? Possibly 11 million — or 8 million?Ratings have long been the currency of the TV business, helping to determine how much media companies can charge for commercials. But the $60 billion that advertisers spend on television each year largely depends on a shared leap of faith that the numbers are as good as gold.That faith, though, is resting on shaky ground.People now watch so many programs at…

To many Chinese, DeepSeek’s success is a victory for China’s education system, proof that it equals that of the United States or has even surpassed it.The core team of developers and scientists behind DeepSeek, the Chinese start-up that has jolted the A.I. world, all attended university in China, according to the company’s founder. That’s a contrast with many Chinese tech companies, which have often sought talent educated abroad.As Chinese commenters online basked in Americans’ shocked reactions, some pointed to the high number of science Ph.D.s that China produces annually. “DeepSeek’s success proves that our education is awesome,” read one blog…

President Trump on Sunday said that he would impose a 25 percent tariff on all foreign steel and aluminum imports into the United States as of Monday and would soon announce reciprocal tariffs on America’s trading partners.Speaking from Air Force One en route to the Super Bowl, the president said his metal tariffs would apply to “everybody,” including Canada and Mexico, America’s allies and its largest trading partners.“Any steel coming into the United States is going to have a 25 percent tariff,” Mr. Trump said. “Aluminum, too.”Mr. Trump’s decision to tax foreign metals and impose reciprocal tariffs comes in the…

The day before Linda Wetzel closed on her retirement home in Southport, N.C., in 2012 — a cozy place where she could open the windows at night and catch an ocean breeze — the bank making the loan surprised her with a fee she hadn’t expected. Ms. Wetzel scoured her mortgage paperwork and couldn’t find the charge disclosed anywhere.Ms. Wetzel made the payment and then filed an online complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The bank quickly opened an investigation, and a month later, it sent her a $5,600 check.“My first thought was ‘thank you.’ I was in tears,”…

More than 40 lawsuits filed in recent days by state attorneys general, unions and nonprofits seek to erect a bulwark in the federal courts against President Trump’s blitzkrieg of executive actions that have upended much of the federal government and challenged the Constitution’s system of checks and balances.Unlike the opening of Mr. Trump’s first term in 2017, little significant resistance to his second term has arisen in the streets, the halls of Congress or within his own Republican Party. For now at least, lawyers say, the judicial branch may be it.“The courts really are the front line,” said Skye Perryman,…

Newspapers across the country owned by the news media company Lee Enterprises were unable to print, had problems with their websites and published smaller issues after a cyberattack last week, the company said.In a statement emailed on Sunday, Lee Enterprises said that the company was facing disruptions to its daily operations because of a “cybersecurity event,” and that it had notified law enforcement.Lee Enterprises is the parent company of more than 70 daily newspapers, such as The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications in 25 states, including Alabama, New York and Oregon. The company did not…

About two million baked goods, including some doughnuts and coffee rolls sold at Dunkin’, were recalled over concerns of potential contamination with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, federal safety regulators said.The manufacturer FGF Brands, which distributes baked goods in the United States and Canada, issued the voluntary recall because of the “potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes,” according to a report released on Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration.The recalled products include a mix of chocolate, raspberry and Bavarian doughnuts; French crullers; éclairs; and coffee rolls. Some of the goods were sold at Dunkin’, and were produced before Dec. 13,…

ZK the Goat, a rising star in the world of social media, has recently made headlines with his decision to relocate to Dubai. Known for its luxury, innovation, and business-friendly environment, Dubai offers the perfect backdrop for ZK’s next chapter. With 1.3 million followers on TikTok, 858,000 subscribers on YouTube, and 485,000 followers on Instagram, ZK is not just an influencer but a global brand. His move to Dubai is a strategic one, aimed at expanding his reach and capitalizing on the city’s dynamic social media and business landscape. Dubai, often referred to as the “City of Gold,” is a…

Thanks to the continued advancements of communication and travel, the world is becoming smaller. Many are able to work from almost anywhere, and trips to distant places are no longer limited to the vacation seasons like winter and summer. Unfortunately, despite this supposedly highly convenient era of digital solutions, frequent travelers continue to face a myriad of financial challenges. Issues like high transaction fees, unfavorable currency exchange rates, and the inability to use debit or credit cards in foreign countries are common problems. Luckily, there are now the likes of Black Banx, a digital banking powerhouse that has emerged…

Last month, Black Banx announced a remarkable financial performance for the first quarter of year, achieving record-breaking profits and setting a new benchmark for the company. Under the leadership of German billionaire Michael Gastauer, Black Banx reported a profit before tax of $639 million. This impressive figure reflects a series of innovative strategies that have revitalized the company’s revenue streams including fixed fees. The first quarter results were significantly bolstered by higher revenues, which reached $1.6 billion. A key driver of this increase was the implementation of fixed monthly account maintenance fees for the company’s 45 million customers. This…