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Furniture makers feel the economy’s pinch
When the British designer Fred Rigby released his first furniture collection in 2021, he knew from the outset he would prioritize a U.S.…
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Meta’s Zuckerberg plans 30% budget cut to metaverse unit, potentially triggering January layoffs: sources
The proposed metaverse cuts are part of the company’s annual budget planning for 2026 Meta Platforms’ Mark Zuckerberg is expected to…
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Layoffs Hit Highest Since Covid-19 Even as Trump Brags About Economy
“John, we’re really looking at the data, the analyses here particularly out of Minneapolis, and other parts of the country where we’re…
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Paul Dano Defended: ‘The Batman 2’ Writer, Simu Liu and More Share Praise After Quentin Tarantino Slams Him as the ‘Worst F—ing Actor in SAG’
Hollywood is coming to the defense of Paul Dano after Quentin Tarantino slammed the performer as “the worst fucking actor in SAG.” As…
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Layoffs have exceeded 1.1M in 2025, the highest mark since the 2020 pandemic, consultancy says
Companies have cut more than 1 million jobs so far this year, a consulting firm said Thursday, citing restructuring, artificial…
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Klarna takes on Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire with premium perks that don’t require a credit card
As Americans grapple with $1.23 trillion in credit card balances, Klarna Group is introducing a new way to access premium rewards—one that…
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The North Face, Skims to Launch Second Winterwear Collection
The response to the first collaboration between The North Face and Skims was so strong, it could have sold 10 times as much as it did. So…
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The Ashes - England v Australia, second Test day one: Highlights as Joe Root scores century
Joe Root scores his first century in Australia and finishes unbeaten on 135 as England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second…
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Genesco Lowers Guidance After a ‘Meaningful Pullback’ in Sales Following Back-to-School
Genesco is managing expectations for the year after experiencing a noticeable slowdown in sales after back-to-school in the third quarter.…
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Sunpower Group to buy stakes in two China thermal energy projects
It will take 15% equity interest in Xinneng Thermal Power, and the remaining interest in Changshu Thermal Power that it does not own…
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Shredded cheese recall update: Great Lakes Cheese responds to FDA report on metal fragments in products
Headlines about a shredded cheese recall affecting more than a quarter of a million cases of various products have been making the rounds…
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AI Creator Says She Made Tilly Norwood ‘as Realistic as Possible’ to ‘Provoke More of a Reaction’
The creator of AI “actor” Tilly Norwood has admitted she made Norwood “as realistic as possible” to “provoke more of a reaction.” Eline…
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Crypto investor donates record £9m to Reform UK
Reform UK has received a record £9m donation from cryptocurrency investor and aviation entrepreneur Christopher Harborne, new figures from…
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How AI is uncovering hidden geothermal energy resources
In the case of Big Blind, this prospecting information gave the company enough confidence to purchase a federal lease, allowing it to…
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MVNOs face consolidation threat in 2026, say analysts
With the Simba-M1 merger, mobile virtual network operators could lose bargaining power and thus may have to tie up or exit Mobile virtual…
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Mobile virtual network operators face consolidation threat in 2026: analysts
With the Simba-M1 merger, MVNOs could lose bargaining power and thus may have to tie up or exit Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs)…
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Will telco consolidation force mobile resellers to follow suit?
With the Simba-M1 merger, MVNOs could lose bargaining power and thus may have to tie up or exit Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs)…
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California hammered as national job cuts jump to a five-year high
Job cuts across the country are the highest they have been in five years, led by layoffs in California and cutbacks in Washington.…
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Alphabet’s TPU AI chips are a potential US$900 billion ‘secret sauce’
The success of TPU chips is a primary reason for the company’s 31% fourth-quarter share rally Alphabet investors are growing increasingly…
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The Ashes: Joe Root's first ton in Australia keeps England afloat
Joe Root finally made a century in Australia to keep England afloat on a riveting first day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. With the…
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AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron Had a Minor Stroke, Expects ‘Speedy and Full Recovery,’ Company Says
AMC Entertainment said chairman and CEO Adam Aron suffered a minor stroke while on a business trip in the U.K., but that he remains “at…
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Trump’s U-turn on fuel economy rules lifts European carmakers' shares
The Trump administration cast the change, aimed at making it easier for automakers to sell petrol-powered cars Shares of European…
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Ashes 2025-26: Joe Root scores first Test century in Australia during second Test
Joe Root ended his long wait for a Test century in Australia by reaching three figures on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. In…
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CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Sheng Siong Group to replace Olam Group, Yangzijiang Financial on STI reserve list
Hospitality player CapitaLand Ascott Trust and supermarket chain operator Sheng Siong Group will be joining the Straits Times Index’s…