Biden to travel to UK, NATO summit, Finland

Newsletter Jul 3, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [Biden to travel to UK, NATO summit, Finland]( US President Joe Biden will head to Europe in a week for a three-nation trip, including a NATO summit, focused on reinforcing the international coalition backing Ukraine as it pursues a counteroffensive against Russia. [Stocks rise as Apple tops $3 tn mark, inflation eases]( Stocks jumped on Friday as Apple climbed above $3 trillion in market value for the first time since early 2022 and data showed inflation cooling in the United States and Europe.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [Ukraine says Russian troops advancing in 'fierce fighting']( Ukraine said on Sunday that Russian troops were advancing in four areas in the east of the country amid "fierce fighting" but reported its forces moving forward in the south. [Soaring inflation leaves UK struggling in international competitiveness]( A recent ranking shows Britain's global competitiveness dropping for the second year in a row, as business executives lose confidence in the country. [Parents struggle to keep up with childcare expenses amid the cost-of-living crisis]( Parents speak out about the cost of raising a child. Childcare expenses already take up to 60 per cent of a parent's average monthly salary. [dianomi]( [Culture wars put American companies on the defensive]( Boycotting a beer, attacking products celebrating the LGBTQ community, and criticizing shareholders for promoting diversity: In the face of growing criticism from conservatives, American companies are backtracking on progressive corporate initiatives. [UK SMEs embrace AI but seek clarity on legislation, study reveals]( A study conducted by Gong reveals that UK enterprises are integrating AI technology into their operations despite the absence of a legislative framework. [Microsoft President Brad Smith explains why AI requires human intervention]( The European Union is currently working on the AI Act, which aims to introduce a common regulatory and legal framework for AI. [AI startup makes significant breakthrough in speeding up the diagnosis of male fertility]( Using advancements in data science, AI company, Bayezian, can now determine male fertility at a 96 per cent accuracy rate, two per cent higher than existing approaches. [Southampton seventh in the list of top 10 cruise ship polluted cities of Europe]( The report said most of these ports, including Southampton's port, are back to pre-pandemic levels of emissions. The cruise ship numbers, the time they spent in ports and their fuel consumption have all gone up by 23 to 24 per cent. [UK and New Zealand announces shared visa schemes expansion]( The UK and New Zealand have expanded their shared visa schemes, allowing more young Brits and Kiwis to explore, work and forge lasting connections abroad. [Big news for easyJet customers as airline extends deadline to redeem covid vouchers]( Many easyJet customers opted for a voucher instead of a cash refund during covid-19 pandemic. [Dutch King makes historic apology for slavery]( Dutch King Willem-Alexander issued a historic royal apology Saturday for the Netherlands' involvement in slavery, saying he felt "personally and intensely" affected. [Russia continues to propose anti-LGBTQ+ legislations]( Government officials in Russia have proposed a new bill that forbids transexual people from receiving gender-affirming healthcare services. [US Supreme Court declares that race must not determine University admission]( The US Supreme Court has ruled that race should not determine university admissions, promoting a merit-based approach and equal opportunities in higher education. You Might Like    [Learn more about Jeeng]( [IBTimes]( IBTimes will always protect your security and privacy. Please read our detailed [Privacy Policy.]( Please do not reply to this email. [Click here]( to adjust your notification preferences or unsubscribe. © Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. All Rights Reserved. IBTimes LLC, 33 Whitehall ST FL 7, New York, NY 10004 U.S.A, New York, New York 10004, United States You may [unsubscribe]( or [change your contact details]( at any time.