Oxford economist warns of risks in going big on data centres, critical minerals
Amir Lebdioui says governments could be building obsolete infrastructure 10 years down the road.
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Alaska Senate Candidates Rarely Mention Climate Change, But They Talk a Lot About Fish
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Brazil: "Shock for the markets" - Lula's re-election causes severe market turbulence
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Central bank raises policy rate by 50 basis points to 12pc
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Referee Or Player? The State’s Role At Labadi Beach
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Prime Minister, Egyptian Foreign Minister discuss regional developments
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Rufián's wide-legged pants problem: Has he gone to the extreme of the trend?
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Galp and Moeve fail to agree merger of refining and distribution operations
Galp confirmed that talks with Moeve shareholders to merge downstream operations have collapsed, and says the result will not affect its operations.
LTAT sold Ampang Hilir land to US through tender, says Khaled
The defence minister says the US government bought the land for RM420 million for a new embassy building after a successful bid.
Silverchair’s Ben Gillies Launches New Band The Kiln With Grammy-Winning Producer
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Koretsky urges business to plan for worst case, warns of $1.5 bln budget gap
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Hilltop Holdings: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
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Traders are looking on the bright side despite last week’s carnage in tech stocks
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Breast cancer research: Biontech reviews further action on cancer drug after setback
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Conversion Kit Aims to Put PC Hardware Inside 2019 Mac Pro
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India approves in principle $22 billion in military purchases
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If You'd Held VTI Through Every Recession Since 2001, Here's Exactly How Much You'd Have Today
Over the past 25 years, this ETF has beaten the S&P 500.
Anambra Student Wins 2026 National Head Girl Competition
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Nigeria’s Ebola Patient Evacuated to Switzerland
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More than half of all bitcoin can't be tied to a known owner, Galaxy found
The unattributed coins may belong to individuals in self-custody, lost wallets or institutions Galaxy has not identified
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- Algorithmic aggregators and social media as new discovery mechanisms
- Subscription-based model emerging as alternative to free distribution
Modder turns NES into a Windows-like desktop with original hardware
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Gildan Completes Sale of HanesBrands Australia
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EIC Approves 150M SAR Transformer Parts Factory
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This open-source app lets you run practically any phone app on your Android Auto car screen
Android Auto Maker lets you repackage Android apps for car displays, but there are several notable trade-offs.
Goldera Identifies Large Gold-Tungsten-Antimony Anomaly at Riley Brook, with Multiple Targets Remaining Open
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Asas Makeen Signs 55.6M SAR Riyadh Dev Deal
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Australia Post CEO to retire as financial challenges continue
CEO Paul Graham has spent five years working to reform Australia Post, but is leaving the job soon to someone else to complete.
TAC, Rejuva Skincare brings skin health, fashion to Lagos runway
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Experts urge businesses to integrate circular economy into growth strategies
The shift to a circular economy must be integrated into corporate business strategies and investment plans to boost profitability, reduce supply chain risks, and advance carbon neutrality.
Lula's win is a blow for the Trump White House
Challenger Flávio Bolsonaro had vowed to pursue closer ties with the Trump administration if elected.
Phoebe Bridgers is All Points East’s First Headliner for 2027: See Lineup
The event will take place in London over the August 2027 Bank Holiday weekend.
20 best things to do in Kyoto: the ultimate first-timer's guide
A first-timer's guide to the best things to do in Kyoto, from Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu-dera to burnt ramen and a 300-year-old ryokan
"Don't just eat slop – eat AI slop!" Just Eat pauses roll out of generative AI photos after some hilarious results, but they still seem keen to eliminate real food photography
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Carling Knockout Cup action takes centre stage ahead of Soweto Derby
Two giants of football can focus on the most popular Betway premiership match in the country
iPhone Duo tested to destruction, including removing nanotexture layer
It’s kind of wild that there’s an entire YouTube niche in which people buy the latest expensive gadgets and then find creative ways to destroy them.
Meta Announces $35 Bln Equity Offerings To Fund AI Investments, Plans $60 Bln At-the-market Offering
(RTTNews) - Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), a social media and technology company, on Monday announced concurrent public offerings worth approximately $35 billion to support its AI investments.
Taiwan’s tea growers let nature take back control as climate pressures mount
MEISHAN TOWNSHIP, Taiwan — Lin Kuang-li’s tea plants blend in among the dozens of others that blanket this tea-producing village in Alishan, a mountain range in Taiwan.
Verizon lifts annual forecasts, signs more than $2 billion AI infrastructure deal with AWS
Verizon now expects to add between 1.1 million and 1.2 million postpaid phone subscribers this year compared with earlier projections of 750,000 to 1 million
Owala’s new striped launch just landed: Shop the Sweet Talk and Punch Line collection
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Microsoft Teams will soon use AI to warn you of sneaky phishing scams
Microsoft Teams is adding AI-powered phishing detection to help keep you safe from threats.
LDA Plans Heavy Fines and Fees for Illegal Housing Schemes in Lahore
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The photographer who dangled from cliffs for the perfect shot
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Punjab Proposes Hiring 1,600 School Heads at Rs. 150,000 Monthly Salary
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Political endorsements by scientific journals reduce public trust in research
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27 Years Ago, 'Buffy the Vampire' Unleashed an Impossibly Good Season, and Broke the Fandom
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AI Colonies Are Coming
"The AI frontier isn’t what each model can do in isolation—it is what a colony of them can accomplish together," argues Noah Giansiracusa.
Rare burial of elite toddler from pre-Inca culture discovered in Peru
Archaeologists have uncovered the 1,500-year-old burial of an elite toddler from the Moche culture in Peru.
Broadway Scorecard Expands From Reviews To Recoupment
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Corals keep a record of pollution, pointing to a new monitoring method: Study
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FAST and Arecibo point to possible dark galaxy with vast hydrogen reservoir
Astronomers have found a vast reservoir of hydrogen with something conspicuously missing: detectable starlight. The object, called AGC 322753, contains roughly 2 billion times the sun's mass in neutral hydrogen, a potential supply of material for making stars.
Nigeria: Ebola - Nigeria's Index Patient Evacuated to Switzerland, Health Minister Confirms
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Bain Capital to retain 40% stake in $6bn Surgery Partners take-private
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Al Jalila Foundation steps in to support woman with stage four breast cancer
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Galaxies SIG Seminar, 3 Nov 2026
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One in three young adults use AI chatbots for drug and alcohol information, study finds
Researchers warn that chatbots could spread misinformation about substance use, as a survey finds that one in three young adults in the United States are turning to AI for drug-related information.
- 32% of US young adults aged 18-29 used AI chatbots for drug and alcohol information
- 12% of users consulted AI weekly or daily for substance-related queries
- Black respondents were 2.52 times more likely to use AI for substance info than white respondents
Genmab Soars as Cancer Drug Impresses in a Late-Stage Trial
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Scientists identify rare mutations in 36 genes that sharply raise the odds of OCD and tic disorders
A genetic study of nearly 4,000 people with OCD or tic disorders identified 36 genes in which rare damaging mutations sharply raise the odds of these conditions.
Detroit school district proposes bringing libraries back to 89 schools
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Mold gold cape: A 3,900-year-old accessory that's one of the finest examples of prehistoric goldwork ever found
The stunningly detailed gold cape is unique in Europe and may have belonged to a high-ranking woman.