MILAN (AP) — Thousands of admirers and VIPs have paid their respects to Giorgio Armani, who passed away Thursday at 91. Armani died at his home in Milan, surrounded by loved ones. His fashion house said he worked until the end, preparing for a runway show marking 50 years of his brand. Mourners gathered in…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — Artificial intelligence is transforming call centers by streamlining tasks and improving customer service. Armen Kirakosian, a call center agent in Greece, now uses AI to access full customer profiles and anticipate issues before speaking to callers. This technology is helping agents focus more on customer service. However, AI’s role in call…… MORE
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says it has reached a deal with the U.S. for the release of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik announced Sunday that South Korea and the U.S. finalized negotiations on the workers’ release. He…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. job market has gone from healthy to lethargic during President Donald Trump’s first seven months back in the White House. Friday’s jobs report showed employers added a mere 22,000 jobs in August, as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%. Factories and construction firms shed workers. The new data exposed…… MORE
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentines have been captivated by a growing corruption scandal involving President Javier Milei’s close associates. Allegations suggest that Milei’s powerful sister, Karina, profited from a kickback scheme in Argentina’s disability agency. These claims have surfaced during a time of extreme fiscal austerity, threatening the government’s reputation ahead of national midterms.…… MORE