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McDonald’s rolls back some diversity practices in head office
MCDONALD’S is retiring its goal for diversity in corporate leadership and shifting away from some diversity practices, citing a “shifting…
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TikTok ban thrusts Apple, Google into US-China geopolitical fray
TIKTOK creators are posting videos promoting ways to get around a looming shutdown of the app in the US, which could spell trouble for…
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Are schools closed tomorrow? Map shows snow alerts across the country
Schools in several states announced closures ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring snow, ice and sleet across the United…
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Stocks to watch: Straits Trading
THE following company saw new developments that may affect trading of its securities on Tuesday (Jan 7): The Straits Trading Company: The…
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Google to bring Gemini AI to TV sets running its software
ALPHABET’s consumer team will give TV sets running its Google TV operating system an artificial intelligence (AI) upgrade by adding Gemini…
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Explosive device kills 2 at a school in Nigeria's capital city, police say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — An improvised explosive device detonated at a school on the outskirts of Nigeria’s capital Monday, killing two…
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Dell unveils Apple-like rebrand in bid to make PCs cool again
DELL Technologies is re-branding its personal computers (PCs) in a manner reminiscent of Apple’s naming conventions in an effort by the…
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Insurance company changes anesthesia coverage: Who it impacts
Medical Mutual has changed its reimbursement policy regarding anesthesia coverage just weeks after United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson…
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Opec output dips in December as UAE improves delivery of cuts
ORGANIZATION of Petroleum Exporting Countries ‘s (Opec) crude production dipped last month as the United Arab Emirates stepped up…
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Pope Francis names first woman to run Vatican office
Faith is an integral part of millions of Americans’ daily lives. “One Nation Under God” is committed to reflecting America’s voices,…
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Oil prices ease as weak economic data offsets higher US winter storm heating demand
OIL prices eased in volatile trade on Monday (Jan 6) as some bearish economic news from the United States and Germany offset bullish…
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Europe: Shares rev up as auto sector jumps on report of softer US tariffs
EUROPEAN markets closed higher on Monday (Jan 6), as investor optimism was fuelled by a report suggesting that US tariffs might be less…
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Former PSA chairman and veteran banker Fock Siew Wah dies, aged 84
FORMER PSA International chairman Fock Siew Wah, who steered the port operator for over 13 years and grew its global footprint, died on…
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Vin Diesel's 2-word shoutout to Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson amid feud
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Vin Diesel has had an ongoing feud with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson…
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Intel says new laptop chips will extend computer battery life
INTEL, which has been fending off mounting competition in notebook processors, says a new range of chips will help enable the longest…
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Qualcomm’s new chips will bring AI to US$600 personal computers
QUALCOMM introduced new chips designed to power personal computers (PCs) capable of running the latest artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Paco Ignacio Taibo II: A book-reading advocate in the era of TikTok
Mexico City — He is among Mexico’s most celebrated novelists, historians and left-wing activists. But Paco Ignacio Taibo II is best known…
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Opinion: The election shredded the rule of law
Being elected president truly is a get-out-of-jail-free card for Donald Trump, but the greater concern should be for what this means for…
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Video shows a Ukrainian long-range drone strike on a Russian port used to support its 'shadow fleet'
Ukrainian long-range drones attacked a key Russian port over the weekend, a security source said. Video footage shows a drone striking the…
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Justin Trudeau: Embattled Canadian Prime Minister Resigns after 10 Years Amid Growing Public Outcry
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he is resigning after almost ten years in office, citing increasing…
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Anne Hathaway teases A-list actor for copying her 'Princess Diaries' look
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors In The Princess Diaries, reluctant princess Mia Thermopolis —…
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Abbie Stockard, 22-year-old Nursing Student and Cheerleader from Auburn University, Crowned Miss America 2025: A Night of Glamour and Inspiration
Abbie Stockard, a 22-year-old nursing student and cheerleader from Auburn University, has been crowned Miss America 2025. The event took…
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Linda De Sousa Abreu: Female London Jail Officer Who Engaged in Sexual Act with Inmate in Recorded Prison Romp Jailed for 15 Months
A married prison officer has been jailed for 15 months after being caught on video having sex with an inmate, in what was described as a…
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World Food Programme says its convoy was hit in the Gaza Strip
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) says an aid convoy was shot at by Israeli forces at a checkpoint in the Gaza Strip. In a statement…