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As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.
Face serum advert banned over 'five years younger' claim
Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.
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Founder of Shark Tank-backed startup Scholly sues his acquirer Sallie Mae
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Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash
Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.
'I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back'
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European flight prices are falling in short term, Wizz Air boss says
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Investors back Skye’s AI home screen app for iPhone ahead of launch
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Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026
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Cohere acquires, merges with German-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’
Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses and governments.
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