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Dow Gains as Crude Slide Offsets Chip Weakness; Nasdaq Slips
Markets

Dow Gains as Crude Slide Offsets Chip Weakness; Nasdaq Slips

A sharp drop in oil prices eased bond yields and lifted industrial shares, but a semiconductor rout led by Intel left th...

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EPA Reverses Course, Allows Salt River Project to Keep Dumping Coal Ash in Unlined Pond
Politics

EPA Reverses Course, Allows Salt River Project to Keep Dumping Coal Ash in Unlined Pond

The EPA has approved SRP’s application to continue using an unlined coal ash pond at the Coronado Generating Station, ig...

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Environmental Groups Sue Army Corps Again Over Pipeline Permit That Skirts Species Review
Energy

Environmental Groups Sue Army Corps Again Over Pipeline Permit That Skirts Species Review

A coalition of conservation groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Army Corps of Engineers’ reissued Nationwide ...

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BasiGo and Rubis Energy Kenya Partner to Expand EV Fast-Charging Network, Opening Intercity Corridors
Energy

BasiGo and Rubis Energy Kenya Partner to Expand EV Fast-Charging Network, Opening Intercity Corridors

The first public fast-charging station from the BasiGo–Rubis tie-up is now live in Athi River, offering KES 48/kWh rates...

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OpenAI and Anthropic's AI Guardrails Are Blocking the Defenders Who Need Them Most
Technology

OpenAI and Anthropic's AI Guardrails Are Blocking the Defenders Who Need Them Most

Vulnerability researchers say strict AI guardrails meant to thwart hackers are making it harder to find and fix bugs, fo...

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Samsung S90F OLED TV: Excellent Picture, But Panel Secrecy Raises Questions
Technology

Samsung S90F OLED TV: Excellent Picture, But Panel Secrecy Raises Questions

The new Samsung S90F OLED TV delivers near-flagship picture quality at a lower price, but Samsung’s refusal to disclose ...

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Breitling's New Top Time Chronographs Capture the Spirit of James Bond's Aston Martin DB5
Lifestyle

Breitling's New Top Time Chronographs Capture the Spirit of James Bond's Aston Martin DB5

The Swiss watchmaker's latest trio of limited-edition timepieces blends vintage automotive cues with luxury horology, st...

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Mini Countryman JCW’s Distracting Cabin: A Long-Term Review of Constant Chirps and Circular Screens
Lifestyle

Mini Countryman JCW’s Distracting Cabin: A Long-Term Review of Constant Chirps and Circular Screens

Top Gear's long-term test reveals a Mini Countryman JCW cabin that floods drivers with visual and audio prompts, hiding ...

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Tokyo Highway Battle Returns: How a 90s PlayStation Classic Found a New Gear in 2025
Lifestyle

Tokyo Highway Battle Returns: How a 90s PlayStation Classic Found a New Gear in 2025

Developer Genki revives the cult racing series Tokyo Highway Battle with a 2025 reboot that taps into enduring nostalgia...

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Airbus’s Reusable Bird of Prey Drone Hunter Debuts at Farnborough Airshow
Defense

Airbus’s Reusable Bird of Prey Drone Hunter Debuts at Farnborough Airshow

Four months after its first flight, Airbus’s Bird of Prey counter-UAS system arrived at Farnborough as a sovereign Europ...

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Italy’s Textile Machinery Makers Bet on Egypt’s Modernisation Surge
Companies

Italy’s Textile Machinery Makers Bet on Egypt’s Modernisation Surge

A Cairo workshop organised by ACIMIT and ICE attracted 23 Italian firms and over 120 Egyptian operators, reinforcing dem...

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India's Denim Boom Attracts Global Brands, Lifts Domestic Fabric Makers
Companies

India's Denim Boom Attracts Global Brands, Lifts Domestic Fabric Makers

Young consumers, sustainability demands, and new trade pacts are turning India into a key denim sourcing hub, benefiting...

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ICE Cotton Edges Higher for Fourth Day, but Weak Exports and Strong Dollar Cap Rally
Markets

ICE Cotton Edges Higher for Fourth Day, but Weak Exports and Strong Dollar Cap Rally

ICE cotton futures posted a fourth straight gain amid strong crude oil and grain markets, but a sharp drop in US export ...

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China Sets Ambitious 2030 Renewable Energy Targets in New Five-Year Plan
Energy

China Sets Ambitious 2030 Renewable Energy Targets in New Five-Year Plan

Beijing’s 2026–2030 renewable energy roadmap targets 3.5 TW of installed capacity and 6 trillion kWh of annual generatio...

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ILO Throws Weight Behind Bangladesh Labour Reforms as LDC Exit Nears
Companies

ILO Throws Weight Behind Bangladesh Labour Reforms as LDC Exit Nears

Director-General Houngbo’s high-level Dhaka visit signals international support for amended labour laws, with ready-made...

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UK-India Free Trade Deal to Slash Tariffs on 90% of Goods and Open Procurement Markets
Economy

UK-India Free Trade Deal to Slash Tariffs on 90% of Goods and Open Procurement Markets

The landmark agreement promises to boost trade, investment, and tech collaboration by removing tariffs on most goods, op...

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INDEX 26 Geneva Draws 11,400+ Visitors as Nonwovens Industry Bets on Circular Design
Companies

INDEX 26 Geneva Draws 11,400+ Visitors as Nonwovens Industry Bets on Circular Design

The triennial trade fair highlighted the sector's pivot to PFAS-free materials and recyclable mono-material structures, ...

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Google Lifts Capex Target to $195B as AI Drives 24% Revenue Surge
Companies

Google Lifts Capex Target to $195B as AI Drives 24% Revenue Surge

Alphabet's Q2 revenue jumped 24% to $119.8B, fueled by an 82% cloud spike, but the company now plans to spend at least $...

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FIFA’s Record $15 Billion World Cup Haul Raises the Bar for Brazil 2027 and 2030
Companies

FIFA’s Record $15 Billion World Cup Haul Raises the Bar for Brazil 2027 and 2030

After smashing revenue and viewership records in 2026, FIFA’s chief business officer lays out plans to carry momentum in...

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Havas Touts AI-First Strategy as North America Q2 Revenue Jumps 6.4%
Companies

Havas Touts AI-First Strategy as North America Q2 Revenue Jumps 6.4%

The holding company’s organic net revenue in the region outpaced peers, driven by joint ventures, client wins, and its C...

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Telemundo World Cup Viewership Jumps 150% as Network Touts Local Authenticity Playbook
Companies

Telemundo World Cup Viewership Jumps 150% as Network Touts Local Authenticity Playbook

NBCUniversal's Telemundo averaged 5.9 million total viewers through the World Cup quarterfinals, up 150% from 2022, and ...

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Paramount+, Faire, Havas: The Business Models Shaking Up Media and Commerce
Companies

Paramount+, Faire, Havas: The Business Models Shaking Up Media and Commerce

A wave of strategic moves from Paramount+'s ad-supported free tier to Faire's wholesale targeted ads and Havas's AI-firs...

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Amazon’s Million-Dollar Sellers Revolt Over Margin-Squeezing Ad Changes
Companies

Amazon’s Million-Dollar Sellers Revolt Over Margin-Squeezing Ad Changes

A group of top Amazon sellers is pushing back against platform changes that force off-network ads and AI-generated creat...

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Warner Bros. Discovery Targets ‘Dead Air’ with Shoppable Pause Ads as Standardization Looms
Companies

Warner Bros. Discovery Targets ‘Dead Air’ with Shoppable Pause Ads as Standardization Looms

WBD is advancing pause-ad technology with shoppable storefronts and contextual targeting, aiming to turn frozen screens ...

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Unilever Declares Big Brand Ads Dead — But Advertisers Are Split on Whether Reach Still Rules
Companies

Unilever Declares Big Brand Ads Dead — But Advertisers Are Split on Whether Reach Still Rules

Unilever’s CEO says mass advertising is over and plans to put 300,000 creators at the centre of its strategy. The Cannes...

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Tennessee Launches ‘Real Seal’ Certification to Guarantee Authentic Travel Photos
Travel

Tennessee Launches ‘Real Seal’ Certification to Guarantee Authentic Travel Photos

A new certification from Tennessee Tourism and agency VML ensures destination photos are free from AI-generated alterati...

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Bipartisan 'Stealth Bot' Bill Targets Deceptive AI Web Crawlers
Technology

Bipartisan 'Stealth Bot' Bill Targets Deceptive AI Web Crawlers

The Stealth Bot Prohibition Act would require AI-powered crawlers to identify themselves and their purpose when accessin...

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Teen Drops Lawsuit Against Meta on Eve of Social Media Addiction Trial
Companies

Teen Drops Lawsuit Against Meta on Eve of Social Media Addiction Trial

A 15-year-old plaintiff withdrew his claims without any payment, halting what was to be the second bellwether trial in a...

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SC Captive Insurer Bets on Hands-on Vetting to Fix Liquor Liability Crisis
Insurance

SC Captive Insurer Bets on Hands-on Vetting to Fix Liquor Liability Crisis

A South Carolina captive insurance company is using surprise inspections and secret-shopper visits to underwrite bars, o...

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Four Insurers to Pay $73M Sandy Hook Settlement in Landmark Gunmaker Liability Case
Insurance

Four Insurers to Pay $73M Sandy Hook Settlement in Landmark Gunmaker Liability Case

A U.S. bankruptcy court has ordered Ironshore, James River, Chubb and Swiss Re to pay $73 million to Sandy Hook families...

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