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Released hostages handed over to Israeli military
After the release of three more hostages from the Gaza Strip, the men were handed over by the Red Cross to the Israeli military on…
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‘The White Lotus’ Takes Bangkok for Regional Premiere
BANGKOK — After an initial premiere at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on Feb. 11, the cast of “The White Lotus” reunited here, where the…
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Hundreds evacuated from German train after suspicious object found
Approximately 450 people had to leave an InterCity Express (ICE) train in northern Germany in the early hours of Saturday morning after a…
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Ocala Woman Shot Boyfriend After Finding Out He Impregnated Another Woman, Then Claimed Self-Defense
A 30-year-old Ocala woman has pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted murder, claiming she shot her boyfriend in the neck in self…
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Empowering Brands with Digital PR: Strategies for Visibility and Credibility
In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of digital marketing, gaining visibility and credibility can be a daunting challenge, especially…
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Meta plans major investment into AI-powered humanoid robots
META Platforms, after pushing into augmented reality and artificial intelligence (AI), has identified its next big bet: AI-powered…
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Future of Insurtech: Shravan Joginipalli's Impact on Claims & Risk Assessment
Shravan Kumar Joginipalli is making a significant impact in insurance technology, driving innovation and digital transformation in an…
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Female Rockdale Teacher Who Had a Sexual Relationship with Student, Gave Birth to Teen's Child, Avoids Prison
A former teacher at Rockdale High School who had a child with a 17-year-old student was placed on felony probation Friday. As reported by…
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Spotify weighs US$6 premium for added features, access to tickets
SPOTIFY Technology is looking to charge as much as US$5.99 a month on top of existing subscriptions for a new super-fan streaming service…
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Jealous Woman Kills Boyfriend After Finding Texts from Another Woman on His Phone He Accidentally Left in Her Car
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly killing her boyfriend in a fit of jealous rage by fatally shooting the 28-year-old man…
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Family offices bet on Nvidia before US$589 billion DeepSeek rout
INVESTMENT firms for the world’s ultra-rich boosted their Nvidia allocations ahead of the DeepSeek-driven sell-off. Family offices for…
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Executor Duties: 10 Things You Must Do When Someone Dies
Being named an executor is no small task. It’s a role filled with responsibilities that can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re…
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OpenAI's board rejects bid from Elon Musk-led group
The feud between Elon Musk and rival Sam Altman took a new turn on Friday when OpenAI’s board rejected a $97.4-billion offer by an…
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Meta layoffs hit Singapore as tech giant cuts global workforce
JOB cuts by social media giant Meta have hit Singapore, according to public posts on professional networking platform LinkedIn and sources…
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American Skier Breezy Johnson Talks Striking Gold With Mikaela Shiffrin
“It’s been a little crazy.” That’s how Breezy Johnson described having recently won the women’s downhill event and the women’s team…
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Lower inflation wouldn’t assure rate cuts, Fed’s Lorie Logan says
US FEDERAL Reserve Bank of Dallas president Lorie Logan urged policymakers to remain cautious in the coming months, reiterating lower…
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The Best Presidents' Day Mattress Deals Are Nothing to Sleep On
Sleeping poorly recently? It might be time for a new mattress. Luckily, the best Presidents' Day mattress deals mean you can invest in…
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Italy investigates Amazon over alleged 1.2 billion euro tax evasion
ITALIAN prosecutors are investigating e-commerce giant Amazon and three of its executives over alleged tax evasion worth 1.2 billion euros…
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EXCLUSIVE: CEO Marc Metrick Says Saks Global Will ‘Reset’ the Multibrand Luxury Distribution Model
After a tough 2024, the newly formed Saks Global has a master plan to “reset” how it conducts business and has begun providing some…
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Guys Build Their Own Koenigsegg Jesko For Only $100
Read the full story on Backfire News With a starting price of $3 million, the Koenigsegg Jesko is a hypercar built only for the very…
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Europe: Shares log longest weekly streak of advances in a year
EUROPE’S main stock index closed lower on Friday (Feb 14), as investors paused following four successive sessions of gains, while luxury…
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Sorry Chanel, Bethenny Frankel Shows Some Valentine’s Day Love for Talbots
Carrot ginger soup and a white sweater are not always the best combination, as Bethenny Frankel made clear with her Thursday afternoon…
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Reimagining the Jewelry Shopping Experience
In this week’s episode of WWD Voices, Nicole Wegman, founder and chief executive officer of Ring Concierge, a fine jewelry company, joins…
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Paul Marlow’s Debut Store in Palm Springs Is an Ode to the Art of Tailoring
Palm Springs, Calif., has a new go-to destination for tailored clothing. Designer Paul Marlow, who has made bespoke menswear his…