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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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Dell nears US$5 billion AI server deal for Elon Musk’s xAI
DELL Technologies is in advanced stages of securing a deal worth more than US$5 billion to provide Elon Musk’s xAI with servers optimised…
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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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GM closing plant in China as part of restructuring
GM is restructuring its business in China, where domestic manufacturers backed by government subsidies have taken over the market GENERAL…
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Intel flirts with historic weekly gain on partnership rumours
INTEL shares are on track for their biggest one-week gain on record, as unconfirmed discussions about a partnership with a key rival…
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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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Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Combs
A lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z, which alleged the rape of a 13-year-old girl in 2000, has been dismissed, according to a…
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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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Blackstone weighs US$2 billion sale of gas explorer Olympus
BLACKSTONE is exploring a sale of Olympus Energy, a natural gas explorer in the Appalachian region that could be valued at up to US$2…
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In pictures: Couples say We Still Do at Coventry Cathedral
Dozens of people confirmed their love for each other on a special Valentine's Day event at a city cathedral. Organised by BBC CWR, the We…
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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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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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Nokia to gain unconditional EU nod for US$2.3 billion Infinera deal: sources
NOKIA is set to secure unconditional EU antitrust clearance for its US$2.3 billion acquisition of US optical semiconductors and networking…
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Super League: Hull KR 19-18 Castleford Tigers
In a frantic opening, Robins new boy Jared Waerea-Hargreaves thought he had forced himself over the line but, following a captain's…
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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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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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US: Stocks end volatile week on muted note
WALL Street stocks finished mixed on Friday (Feb 14) following lacklustre US retail sales data in a muted finale to a volatile week. US…
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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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Loved-up royals share Valentine's Day photos
"My love, I will eat burgers & fries and fish & chips with you forever. Thank you for you," wrote Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, in a…
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K-beauty Retailer Olive Young Is Setting Up a U.S. Subsidiary in Los Angeles
K-beauty retailer Olive Young is betting big on the U.S. market. The CJ Group-owned company, which operates more than 1,350 stores in its…
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Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor Gay Romance ‘History of Sound’ Bought by Mubi for U.S. as Focus Takes International (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Substance” and “Queer” distributor Mubi is continuing its acquisition streak, picking up “The History of Sound,” the anticipated gay…
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Retail Sales Start Out Slowly for 2025 With 0.9% January Decline
Shoppers put away their pocketbooks after splurging some for the holidays. January retail and food service sales fell a seasonally…
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Pete Davidson’s Tattoo-free Campaign Earns Reformation $1.2 Million in Media Exposure
Pete Davidson debuted his tattoo-free look on Reformation‘s Valentine’s Day campaign, released on Wednesday, and the photos quickly went…