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For nearly 500,000 workers fedexa massive AI journey is underway. The logistics giant is in the midst of a broader AI literacy initiative to increase employee knowledge, increase efficiency, and prepare employees for advancement. Launched in early December in partnership with a technology consulting company Accenturea company-wide education program also aims to spark innovation from employees at all levels.FedEx and its competitors in the shipping sector face a number of operational constraints, from tariffs and other policy changes to cost-cutting efforts that have led to recent FedEx factory closures and job cuts from Kansas to France. Rival UPS recently announced…

A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter by Robert Frank, a weekly guide for high-net-worth investors and consumers. Sign up to receive future editions directly to your inbox.Washington state’s proposed new income tax includes the nation’s largest “marriage penalty,” tax experts say, and would impose higher taxes on certain couples who file jointly.The state House of Representatives has approved Washington’s first income tax, imposing a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million annually. Now that the state Senate has passed the bill, it will now go to the governor, who will sign it into law.…

Paris — Anyone who visited Paris just over a decade ago was undoubtedly captivated by the city’s timeless charm: brasseries serving delicious food, museums filled with famous works of art, and boulevards lined with chic shops. All of this is overlooked by the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower. But they would have noticed that Paris is still dominated by La Voiture, despite being home to Europe’s busiest metro. At that time, cars crisscrossed the French capital’s central road network. Pedestrians were squeezed onto narrow sidewalks, and cafe terraces across the city served coffee and croissants to customers while breathing…

It’s been a minute since the Desperate Housewives star lived on Wisteria Lane, but then she found a new address IRL.”I’ve spent my entire adult life here,” Eva told Marie Claire in November 2024 about leaving Los Angeles. “But even before[the pandemic]happened, things were changing. The atmosphere was different. Then COVID-19 happened and things reached breaking point. Whether it’s homelessness or taxes, I don’t want to blame California. I feel like this chapter of my life is over now.”Therefore, in recent years, the actress, her husband José Bastón, and their son Santiago have been splitting their time between Mexico and…

Lin and Algerian boxer Imane Kherif were embroiled in a controversy over their biological sex at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Published March 21, 2026March 21, 2026Olympic gold medal-winning Taiwanese boxer Lin Yuting has been allowed to return to competition at the Asian Boxing Championships after undergoing a gender eligibility review.World Boxing, the Olympic-level sport’s governing body, announced the decision on Friday ahead of the Asian Championships, which begin in Mongolia on March 29.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listAlgeria’s Lin and Imane Kherif won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics amid international scrutiny and misunderstanding of both boxers’ gender.Both athletes…

A person holds a sign that reads “Save Social Security” during a rally against President Donald Trump’s tax plan near the U.S. Capitol on April 10, 2025 in Washington, D.C.Brian Dozier AFP | Getty ImagesThe clock is ticking to fix Social Security so it can continue to pay full benefits to the millions of Americans who rely on monthly payments from the Social Security program.By 2032, the trust fund that Social Security relies on to pay benefits to retirees, their spouses, children and survivors of deceased workers will be depleted, according to the Social Security Administration.Based on current projections, if…

People line up to install OpenClaw, an open source AI assistant, on their laptops at Baidu’s headquarters in Beijing on March 11, 2026.Adek Berry | AFP | Getty ImagesThree months ago, the tech industry didn’t know about a lobster-themed AI coding project built by a little-known Austrian software developer.OpenClaw, as it is known for its work, has risen rapidly since then, taking center stage at this week’s GTC. Nvidia’s At the annual conference, leaders of the world’s most valuable companies called it “the most popular open source project in human history.” “This is definitely the next ChatGPT,” Nvidia CEO Jensen…

Bangkok — It was exactly what he feared, and yet the attack happened without any warning. “I just heard a loud bang,” Sammut said. Samut was one of 23 crew members on board the Thai cargo ship Mayuri Naree, which entered the Strait of Hormuz just a week ago despite the risk of an Iranian attack. “There were two loud bangs, back to back, maybe two seconds apart,” he told CNN, speaking under a pseudonym due to safety concerns. Alarms sounded and smoke filled every hallway. The entire ship was momentarily plunged into darkness before the emergency power systems activated.…

Japan defeated Australia 1-0 in the Women’s Asian Cup final, winning the tournament for the third time in four tournaments.Published March 21, 2026March 21, 2026Maika Hamano scored the only goal as a formidable Japan defeated Australia to win their third Women’s Asian Cup title in front of a record 74,357 fans in Sydney.The Tottenham star broke Australian hearts with a stunning long-range shot in the 17th minute at Stadium Australia, adding to his continental title run in 2014 and 2018.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listThey also played against Australia in the final, which ended 1-0.The tightly packed final…

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Democrat from Massachusetts and ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, speaks at a hearing on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Washington, DC, USA. Stephanie Reynolds | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesIn a letter sent to administration officials on Friday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren seeks answers to the economic questions surrounding the Iran war, checking off a list of questions about the impact on food, energy and retail costs, among other things.The liberal Democratic firebrand from Massachusetts accused President Donald Trump of “dragging America into an illegal and reckless war” that would harm American consumers,…