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The rise and fall of Michelle Mone: A self-created fairy story
Craig Williams BBC Scotland News Michelle Mone spent 25 years building her business empire and public profile through the British media. A…
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Sir Salman Rushdie 'pleased' with attacker's maximum sentence
Ian Youngs Culture reporter Author Sir Salman Rushdie has said he is "pleased" the man who tried to kill him in a knife attack in 2022 has…
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Chinese food delivery giant Meituan net profit up 46.2% in first quarter
The company controls nearly 70% of China’s delivery market, but rising competition could drive up costs and squeeze margins, analysts say…
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How to push back on an unethical request at work
A few years ago, a sales executive I worked with found himself in a difficult position. His company was under review for a potential…
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What’s open and closed on Memorial Day 2025? Stock markets, banks, stores, pharmacies, more
The temperatures are heating up and school’s almost out for the summer. Before we fully dive into the warmer months and vacations, we get…
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What’s open and closed on Memorial Day 2025? Stocks, banks, Walmart, groceries, post office, more
The temperatures are heating up and school’s almost out for the summer. Before we fully dive into the warmer months and vacations, we get…
Culture
Polaroid’s tumblr-core MoMA collab turns your photos into works of art
Polaroid’s new collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MoMA) is designed to make your retro photos look like colorful works of…
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Chinese EV stocks tumble after BYD slashes prices as much as 34%
BYD led Chinese electric vehicle stocks lower in Hong Kong on Monday (May 26), as investors digested the auto giant’s sweeping price cuts…
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The New Capri Pants Trend to Wear If You Want to Dress Like a Wealthy Italian Woman
When it comes to trouser trends, finding a pair that feels genuinely fresh—and dare we say, fun—can be a challenge. While playful prints…
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5 things to do to stay motivated after a conference
Conferences can be great for creating energy and fueling motivation. I recently attended a creative living workshop led by Elizabeth…
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In tiny rural towns, young entrepreneurs are using food to revitalize communities
Visit just about any downtown on a weekend and you will likely happen upon a farmers market. Or, you might grab lunch from a food truck…
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Kerala: India state on alert after ship carrying hazardous cargo capsizes
Authorities in India's southern Kerala state have issued an alert after a ship carrying oil and hazardous cargo leaked and sank off the…
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Hong Leong Bank forms private banking alliance with Lombard Odier
Bursa-listed Hong Leong Bank (HLB) – a subsidiary of Malaysian tycoon Quek Leng Chan’s Hong Leong Financial Group (HLFG) – on Monday (May…
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Australia’s WiseTech agrees to buy E2open for US$2.1 billion
The deal, which will be fully funded through a new US$3 billion debt facility underwritten by a syndicate of nine lenders Australian…
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LVMH is Innovating With its Viva Tech Stand
POWER OF TWO: LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, a founding partner in Viva Technology, plans to streamline its awards and displays at the…
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These Sandals Used to Look "Cheap" But Now They've Transformed Into Classy
The hot weather and parade of celebrities flocking to the Côte d'Azur have only signalled one thing: summer is in full swing. With it, the…
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India’s central bank seeks approval for overseas rupee lending: sources
India’s central bank is taking another step to internationalise the rupee, seeking approval to allow domestic banks to lend the currency…
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Centurion seen as small-cap ‘jewel’ amid demand for dormitory spaces, potential Reit listing
With demand for foreign workers continuing to outpace the supply of dormitory spaces, Centurion Corporation is ramping up capacity and…
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Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Continues Korea Box Office Reign, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Debuts in Second
Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt held steady atop the Korean box office for a second straight weekend, as “Mission: Impossible – The Final…
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Rachel Corsie: Scotland captain to retire after Nations League games
Aberdeen-born Corsie started with Glasgow City in 2008 and won 13 major honours with Scotland's then-dominant force before joining Notts…
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Moët & Chandon Collaborates With Roger Federer and Rimowa on Debut of the Legacy Case
Moët & Chandon is presenting the limited-edition collectors Legacy Case in collaboration with Roger Federer and Rimowa as Benoît Gouez…
Fashion
If You Hate Baggy Jeans, Try These Slim and Sophisticated Styles That Are Trending Again
If you’ve been quietly resisting the baggy denim trend, you’re not alone—and you’re in luck. Slimmer, more refined jeans are officially…
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China Box Office: ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Opens on Top, ‘Ne Zha 2′ Stays in Top Five
Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Lilo & Stitch” debuted at the top of the China box office over the May 23–25 weekend, pulling in…
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Venice Selection ‘Stolen’ Acquired by Prime Video (EXCLUSIVE)
Prime Video has acquired Venice Film Festival selection “Stolen.” The Indian Hindi-language crime thriller marks the directorial bow of…