Economy
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Google to compete ‘Duolingo’ with a new language learning app
Google is developing a new language learning app to compete with the popular “Duolingo”, which relies on learning by doing,…
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OpenAI staff looking to sell $6 billion in stock: Report
Current and former employees of OpenAI are looking to sell nearly $6 billion worth of the ChatGPT maker’s shares to…
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South Africa will offer US revised trade deal
South Africa will offer the US a revised trade deal in an effort to lower the 30 percent tariff imposed…
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Emirates bans in-flight use of power banks citing fire safety risks
Emirates will prohibit passengers from using power banks during flights starting October 1, the Dubai-based airline said on Thursday, citing…
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Uber in talks with banks, private equity firms to fund robotaxi expansion
Uber is in talks with private equity firms and banks to secure funds to build its robotaxi business, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said,…
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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific unveils deal to buy 14 Boeing jets
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it would buy 14 Boeing jets and has secured the right to buy up…
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Despite sanctions, Russian bomb factory bought Siemens tech via middleman
As Russia sought to ratchet up military production for the war in Ukraine, a state-owned explosives manufacturer circumvented Western sanctions…
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US criticizes use of AI to set personalized airline tickets, would investigate
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday the department has concerns about the use of AI to set personalized airline…
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Michael Jackson’s dirty sock sells for over $8,822
One of the socks worn by American superstar Michael Jackson during his concert in Nice, France, back on June 27,…
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What’s fueling the future? Wood Mackenzie’s Simon Flowers unpacks Oil, AI & EVs
Wood Mackenzie’s Simon Flowers breaks down oil market volatility, OPEC’s strategy, energy transition hurdles, and how AI, EVs, and China…
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