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Why it’s so hard to bust the weather control conspiracy theory
What we cannot do The versions of weather modification that the conspiracy theorists envision most often—significantly altering monsoons…
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How conspiracy theories infiltrated the doctor’s office
I’d say that the rate of how much vaccines are talked about now is significantly lower, and covid doesn’t really come up anymore. But…
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Can “The Simpsons” really predict the future?
It’s not like we would’ve made that knowing what was going to come, which we didn’t. And people have advanced conspiracy theories that…
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It’s never been easier to be a conspiracy theorist
The witch craze could not have traveled as far or lasted as long without the printing press. Malleus Maleficarum (Hammer of the Witches),…
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Sudan war: RSF chief promises investigation as anger mounts over el-Fasher killings
The leader of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has declared an investigation into what he called violations committed by…
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Singapore stocks end lower amid mixed regional trading; STI down 0.1%
Keppel was the top gainer on the index, rising 1.6%, while Mapletree Industrial Trust was the worst performer, falling 2.7% Singapore…
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How Amazon is using its delivery infrastructure to get disaster supplies to Jamaica
When Hurricane Melissa began moving toward Jamaica earlier this week, Amazon’s chief meteorologist was watching closely—not just for the…
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People are dragging JPMorgan’s new HQ online
JPMorgan Chase’s new $3 billion global headquarters in midtown Manhattan was finally unveiled the week of October 20 after six years in…
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Trump Ballroom Fiasco Takes Worse Turn as Economic Data Gets Brutal
The economic news is getting worse. Major companies are announcing mass layoffs, and it’s dominating the headlines, including in the Rust…
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Puma to cut 900 jobs globally by 2026, initiates business U-turn after sales declines
Shrinking market share, weak demand and US tariffs prompt Puma to warn of annual loss German sportswear maker Puma on Thursday (Oct 30)…
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Virgin set to challenge Eurostar on Channel Tunnel route
Virgin Trains will be able to launch rail services through the Channel Tunnel after the UK's rail regulator approved its application to…
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A Bruising Q3 at Puma as Company hits ‘Reset’ Button
Organic sales at Puma fell 10.4 percent in the third quarter to 1.96 billion euros. The German activewear firm blamed a strategic “reset”…
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StanChart raises outlook as quarterly profit beats estimate
The performance is largely a result of the bank’s wealth management unit and global banking STANDARD Chartered lifted its income and…
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Lufthansa hits forecasts in third quarter despite weaker North Atlantic market
Lufthansa reported quarterly operating earnings slightly above expectations on Thursday and said the outlook for the fourth quarter was…
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Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths Q1 revenue jumps 66% but falls short of forecasts
Lynas is focusing on a build-out of a processing plant in Malaysia, to satisfy East Asian demand First-quarter revenue at Australia’s…
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Japan’s Anime Market Hits Record $25 Billion, Driven by Global Boom, AJA Report Finds
Japan’s anime industry reached an all-time high in 2024, climbing to JPY3.84 trillion ($25.25 billion) in total market value, according to…
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Five new suspects arrested over Louvre jewellery theft
Fivemore suspects have been arrested over their involvement in the Louvre heist, Paris' public prosecutor has said. They were arrested on…
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Messy, time-saving, scary: How AI could be changing hiring forever
Some 99% of hiring managers in the U.S. say they’ve used AI in some form during the hiring process, a 2025 report reveals. AI can whiz in…
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Shell profit beats estimates as oil and gas trading recovers
The company keeps quarterly US$3.5 billion buybacks, supported by robust operating cash flow Shell’s profit was better than expected in…
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‘The Witcher’ Season 4 Is an Upgrade as Liam Hemsworth Takes Over From Henry Cavill: TV Review
Based on the popular book series by Andrzej Sapkowski and adapted for television by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, “The Witcher” has returned to…
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The most powerful AI skill? Saying ‘I don’t know’
The latest buzzword is “AI literacy.” Much like “social media,” “ESG,” and “CSR” before it, employers are now looking for proof of fluency…
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Malick Thiaw: How Newcastle defender became 'mentality monster'
No wonder Newcastle had been tracking Thiaw's progress at Milan for some time. There was a belief within the club that it would be…
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Prudential Q3 new business profit rises 14% to US$705 million; regional CEO leaves
Prudential on Thursday (Oct 30) posted a 13 per cent year-on-year rise in “new business profit” (NBP) for its third quarter ended Sep 30.…
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What to do when productivity becomes a trap
For leaders today, the pressure to do more with less feels relentless. Leaner teams, flatter organizations, and the rise of productivity…