Google has updated its Business Profile rules for service-area businesses that sell age-restricted products. Now, businesses selling alcohol, cannabis, weapons, and similar items must have a physical storefront to maintain their Google Business Profile. We were alerted to this update by Stefan Somborac on X: Google actually uses the phrase “Businesses associated with…” not “Businesses…
As the 2024 holiday season approaches, Zoho’s latest reports provide a comprehensive look at consumer behavior and actionable strategies for businesses. With insights from 1,500 respondents spanning various regions and generations, the data reveals trends in spending, timing, and shopping preferences, alongside tailored tips for retailers to optimize their holiday strategies. Holiday Shopping Trends Based…
On Thanksgiving Day, most Muslims and non-Muslims from all across the 50 states of America sit down to a meal to feast with their family and loved ones. Here is what some Muslims had to say about this occasion. “Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays,” said Shauna Merbouhi, who hails from Tulsa,…
BBC Emma is one of many voters in the Republic of Ireland who will be heading to the polls on Friday In what is one of Europe’s best performing economies, mum-of-four Emma says she lies awake at night worrying if her children will get the medical care they need. She is one of many in…
Google Search’s market share in the UK weakened this year, with user reach dropping to 83% from 86%, according to Ofcom’s Online Nation report. This decline comes as concerns grow over AI-powered search results, with only 18% of users confident in their accuracy. The Rise & Fall of AI Search Adoption Microsoft’s Bing gained popularity…
MUMBAI: IT services hiring is expected to grow 10-12% in the next six months, following rapid evolution of technology, which is reshaping industries and economies worldwide, a report said on Wednesday.Emerging technologies such as GenAI, Deep Tech, and Quantum Computing are set to create over a million jobs by 2030, the report by business services…
Rajesh Jejurikar, ED – Auto and Farm sector, Mahindra & Mahindra As a resurgent Mahindra & Mahindra pumps in Rs 12,000 crore into electric mobility to launch new ‘lifestyle’ cars, CEO Rajesh Jejurikar says that Indian companies are today confident to take on competition from any global green carmaker, and “welcome” players like Tesla and…
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit remained stronger against the US dollar on Thursday, bolstered by a softer US Dollar Index (DXY), which fell 0.91 per cent to 106.036 points. This followed the release of the latest inflation data, which showed US core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation increasing by 2.8 per cent in October from 2.7…
Cold case detectives re-investigating the shooting of a banker 20 years ago say they are keeping an open mind to the murderer’s motive. Dad-of-two Alistair Wilson was shot on the doorstep of his family home in the Highland seaside town of Nairn on 28 November 2004. He later died in hospital. The murder remains unsolved…
FBI investigates threats, hoax calls targeting Trump Cabinet picks – CBS News Watch CBS News The Trump transition team said Wednesday that several bomb threats and swatting incidents were made this week against the incoming administration. Among those targeted were President-elect Donald Trump’s chief of staff, his choice for attorney general, and his picks to…
