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Hong Kong resumes currency intervention spree amid low rates
Hong Kong’s brief pause from defending its beleaguered currency proved to be short lived, as the authorities were forced to buy local…
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‘Twisted-Wonderland’ Anime Series Based on Hit Mobile Game Set at Disney+
Disney+ has ordered “Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation,” marking the streamer’s latest push into Japanese animation with a series…
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The Hundred 2025: Private investment set to change 100-ball competition - but not until 2026
Change is coming then. How much - and exactly what that change looks like - remains to be seen but what we do know is that until the ECB's…
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Jay Blades, Host of BBC Series ‘The Repair Shop,’ Charged With Two Counts of Rape
Jay Blades, the U.K. TV host best known for fronting the BBC show “The Repair Shop,” has been charged with two counts of rape. West Mercia…
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What the White House Action Plan on AI gets right and wrong about bias
Artificial intelligence fuels something called automation bias. I often bring this up when I run AI training sessions—the phenomenon that…
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White House readies order to fine banks for dropping clients over politics: WSJ
The order would authorise monetary penalties, consent decrees or other disciplinary measures against violators The White House is drafting…
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Repair Shop's Jay Blades charged with two counts of rape
TV presenter Jay Blades has been charged with two counts of rape. Mr Blades, best known for hosting BBC show The Repair Shop, will appear…
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Hugo Boss Sales Rise in Q2, Operating Profit Up 15%
BERLIN – German menswear specialist Hugo Boss managed to hold onto growth in the second quarter of 2025. The brand saw sales rise 1…
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Willem Dafoe on His ‘Rich Portrait’ of a Megalomaniac, Self-Made Billionaire in Locarno Premiere ‘The Birthday Party’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Though long celebrated as one of our most versatile screen stars, four-time Academy Award nominee Willem Dafoe might not seem like the…
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TSMC cracks down on potential trade secret breach, initiates legal action
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) said on Tuesday (Aug 5) it had launched legal proceedings and taken disciplinary action…
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Taiwanese authorities detain three over alleged theft of TSMC chip secrets
Taiwanese authorities have detained three people for allegedly stealing technology trade secrets from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing…
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Canadian Open: Victoria Mboko continues dream run to reach semi-finals
In the men's event, taking place in Toronto, Alexander Zverev battled back from a set down to beat defending champion Alexei Popyrin 6-7…
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In recruitment, an AI-on-AI war is rewriting the hiring playbook
Roei Samuel, founder of networking platform Connectd, has been hiring at speed — 14 roles in six months. But he’s begun to wonder if…
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Malaysia seeks RM1.4 billion for palm oil replanting over next five years
Malaysia’s commodities ministry said on Tuesday (Aug 5) that it would seek to boost the allocation for palm oil replanting to RM1.4…
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What leaders can learn from podcasters about communication
It’s undeniable: Digital platforms are powerful tools for influence and podcasting trends have emerged as a masterclass in building…
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Pupils across Scotland to receive exam results
Young people across Scotland are set to receive their exam results - though mail deliveries in some parts of the country will be delayed…
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Hong Kong asks insurers to move investing roles from Singapore, in push to compete on talent
Life insurers have become the latest target in Hong Kong’s efforts to compete with Singapore in retaining talent and capital. Over the…
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Orders Arrest of Democrats Who Fled State in Private Jet to Block Redistricting Vote
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered law enforcement to arrest dozens of Democratic lawmakers from the state who fled to block a…
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Online scam uses fake ICE raids at Target and Walmart to steal personal data
A new online scam is exploiting fears surrounding immigration raids. If your “For You” page on TikTok has recently shown videos of alleged…
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US explores better location trackers for AI chips, official says
The US is exploring ways to equip chips with better location-tracking capabilities, a senior official said, underscoring Washington’s…
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Can countries solve the plastic pollution problem?
Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter, BBC News Plastic production has exploded in the last century - to some it has been a miracle…
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Candice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls Star in Anne Klein’s Fall Campaign
Anne Klein is featuring Candice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls together in their fall campaign. Both real-life best friends, the campaign is a…
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MAK Center’s Annual Benefit Returns to Historic Schindler House on Sept. 27
The MAK Center for Art and Architecture will hold its annual benefit event, Take a Seat, on Sept. 27 at the landmark Schindler House in…
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E.l.f. Beauty Sees Higher Conversions With This AI Shade Finder
IlluminateAI, a Santa Cruz, Calif.-based start-up, looks to redefine how beauty brands approach product recommendations in the digital…