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"215 Nigerian Children Kidnapped in Second School Abduction in a Week"
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1ย day, 22ย hours ago

"215 Nigerian Children Kidnapped in Second School Abduction in a Week"

In a shocking escalation of school abductions in Nigeria, 215 children and 12 teachers were taken from a Catholic school in central Niger state by unknown gunmen, marking the second mass school abduction in the country within a week. This incident ha

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Southeast Asia's Tech Sector Hits a Speed Bump, But One Investor Sees a Brighter Future
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15ย hours, 57ย minutes ago

Southeast Asia's Tech Sector Hits a Speed Bump, But One Investor Sees a Brighter Future

Southeast Asia's tech sector is experiencing a downturn, with reduced funding and high-profile failures, but investors remain optimistic about its long-term potential. Despite the region's economies being in an early stage of development, some startu

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URGENT: Two Peers Face Immediate Suspension from House of Lords Amid High-Stakes Investigation
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4ย hours, 23ย minutes ago

URGENT: Two Peers Face Immediate Suspension from House of Lords Amid High-Stakes Investigation

Two high-ranking House of Lords peers, Lord Richard Dannatt and Lord David Evans of Watford, are set to face immediate suspension for breaching parliamentary rules, including accepting payment or reward for providing services. The suspensions, lastin

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URGENT: Two Peers Face Immediate Suspension from House of Lords
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6ย hours, 23ย minutes ago

URGENT: Two Peers Face Immediate Suspension from House of Lords

Two high-ranking members of the House of Lords, Lord Richard Dannatt and Lord David Evans of Watford, are facing immediate suspension for breaching parliamentary rules, including accepting payment or reward for providing services. The suspension, ran

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X Holds Firm as US Social Media Leader Amid Rising Competition
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1ย day, 21ย hours ago

X Holds Firm as US Social Media Leader Amid Rising Competition

A recent Pew Research Center report reveals that despite increased competition, X (formerly Twitter) remains the leading social media platform in the US for short, real-time text posts, with around 9 in 10 users still using the platform. This dominan

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X Stays on Top in US Social Media Despite Rising Competition
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1ย day, 10ย hours ago

X Stays on Top in US Social Media Despite Rising Competition

A recent Pew Research Center report reveals that despite increased competition, X (formerly Twitter) remains the dominant player in the US market for short-form, real-time text post social apps, with nearly 1 in 10 US adults using the platform. Decen

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Tech to the Rescue: India's Cardamom Farmers Get a High-Tech Boost
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2ย days, 16ย hours ago

Tech to the Rescue: India's Cardamom Farmers Get a High-Tech Boost

Cardamom farmers in India's Kerala state face significant challenges due to the crop's delicate nature and sensitivity to weather conditions, resulting in substantial losses and price hikes. To mitigate these issues, technology is being explored as a

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Nigeria's Kidnapping Crisis Escalates: Over 300 Schoolchildren Abducted in Latest Mass Raid
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22ย hours, 4ย minutes ago

Nigeria's Kidnapping Crisis Escalates: Over 300 Schoolchildren Abducted in Latest Mass Raid

A mass kidnapping of over 300 schoolchildren and 12 teachers from St Mary's co-educational school in Niger state, Nigeria, has sparked widespread security concerns in the country. The incident, one of the largest mass kidnappings in Nigeria's history

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Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to New Cities, Paving the Way for Widespread Adoption
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16ย hours ago

Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to New Cities, Paving the Way for Widespread Adoption

Waymo is rapidly expanding its commercial robotaxi services, adding Minneapolis, New Orleans, and Tampa to its list of cities for manual testing next year, with plans to deploy in 17 more cities by 2026, including major US hubs and international loca

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Meat Giant Tyson Foods Settles Greenwashing Lawsuit, Drops Climate Claims
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1ย day, 15ย hours ago

Meat Giant Tyson Foods Settles Greenwashing Lawsuit, Drops Climate Claims

In a major climate accountability move, Tyson Foods, the US's largest meat producer, has agreed to stop marketing its "climate-friendly" beef and drop claims of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, following a lawsuit settlement with the Environmenta

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DEVELOPING: Judge Dismisses Comey, James Cases Amid Unlawful Prosecution Allegations
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6ย hours, 23ย minutes ago

DEVELOPING: Judge Dismisses Comey, James Cases Amid Unlawful Prosecution Allegations

A federal judge has dismissed the Justice Department's cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, citing the unlawful appointment of the acting U.S. attorney who secured the indictments. U.S. District C

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US Banks Rush to Contain Data Breach After Hackers Strike Financial Tech Firm
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10ย hours, 1ย minute ago

US Banks Rush to Contain Data Breach After Hackers Strike Financial Tech Firm

US banks are racing to determine the extent of customer data compromised in a cyberattack on New York-based financial tech firm SitusAMC, which occurred on November 12. The breach, which is still under investigation, appears to have targeted corporat

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X-energy Surges Ahead with $700M Series D Funding
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3ย hours, 58ย minutes ago

X-energy Surges Ahead with $700M Series D Funding

Nuclear startup X-energy has secured a $700 million Series D funding round, bringing its total raised to $1.8 billion, to support the development of its small modular reactors (SMRs) capable of generating 11 gigawatts of electricity. The funding will

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Google Confirms Massive Data Heist: 200 Companies Hit in Gainsight Supply Chain Hack
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2ย days, 15ย hours ago

Google Confirms Massive Data Heist: 200 Companies Hit in Gainsight Supply Chain Hack

A large-scale supply chain hack has compromised the Salesforce-stored data of over 200 companies, with notorious hacking group Scattered Lapsus Hunters claiming responsibility. The breach occurred via apps published by Gainsight, a customer support p

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Byju's Founder Hit with $1.07B Bill in US Bankruptcy Ruling
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1ย day, 10ย hours ago

Byju's Founder Hit with $1.07B Bill in US Bankruptcy Ruling

Byju Raveendran, the founder of Indian ed-tech giant Byju's, is set to appeal a US bankruptcy court order requiring him to pay over $1.07 billion after being found in contempt for ignoring court orders and providing incomplete responses about missing

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Byju's Founder Hit with $1.07B Default Judgment in US Bankruptcy Case
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1ย day, 21ย hours ago

Byju's Founder Hit with $1.07B Default Judgment in US Bankruptcy Case

Byju's founder Byju Raveendran is set to appeal a US bankruptcy court order requiring him to pay over $1.07 billion, denying wrongdoing and accusing lenders of misleading the court. The Delaware bankruptcy judge issued the default judgment after find

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Beehiiv Expands Beyond Newsletters, Unveils AI-Powered Suite
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22ย hours, 1ย minute ago

Beehiiv Expands Beyond Newsletters, Unveils AI-Powered Suite

Beehiiv, a newsletter platform, has expanded its offerings to include an AI website builder, podcast support, and e-commerce capabilities, driven by customer demand for more flexibility and customization. As the company grows, its CEO Tyler Denk pred

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Startup Maritime Fusion Aims to Sail the Seas with Onboard Fusion Reactor
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10ย hours ago

Startup Maritime Fusion Aims to Sail the Seas with Onboard Fusion Reactor

Maritime Fusion, a startup led by CEO Justin Cohen, is pioneering the development of a fusion reactor for a ship, leveraging advances in AI, computing, and superconducting magnets to bring commercial fusion power closer to reality. Building on the su

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Malaysia Considers Banning Under-16s from Social Media Next Year
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10ย hours, 1ย minute ago

Malaysia Considers Banning Under-16s from Social Media Next Year

Malaysia is planning to ban users under 16 from social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X, starting next year, in a move to protect children from online risks. This decision aligns with similar measures being implemented in Austral

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Europe's Tech Ambitions Stalled as US Pressure Takes Hold
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15ย hours, 59ย minutes ago

Europe's Tech Ambitions Stalled as US Pressure Takes Hold

The European Union's tech policy initiatives, including the AI Act, Digital Services Act, and Digital Markets Act, are at risk of being watered down or delayed due to increased pressure from big tech companies and the US government. The EU's landmark

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