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Amazon launches Temu and Shein rival with ‘crazy low’ prices

Amazon Launches ‘Haul’ to Compete with Budget Retail Giants Temu and Shein Amazon has unveiled a new shopping outlet called Haul, offering products priced at $20 (£15.79) or less, in a bid to rival low-cost retailers Temu and Shein. The service, available exclusively through Amazon’s Shopping app in the U.S., promises “crazy low prices” with […]

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Elon Musk’s Starship booster captured in world first

 Elon Musk’s Starship makes historic launch pad return When the flight director gave the go-ahead, cheers went up from SpaceX employees at mission control.The company had said that thousands of criteria had to be met for the attempt to be made.As the Super Heavy booster re-entered the atmosphere it slowed down from speeds in excess

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Bill Gates commissions superyacht powered by liquid hydrogen

The yacht, Aqua was designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design and Lateral Naval Architects Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates has commissioned a $645 million superyacht which will be powered by liquid hydrogen. Gates’ superyacht, dubbed Aqua, is the first of its kind. It will be powered by liquid hydrogen, and was first revealed in December

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California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill

Gavin Newsom said the bill could stifle innovation and prompt AI firms to move out of California The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has blocked a landmark artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill, which had faced strong opposition from major technology companies. The proposed legislation would have imposed some of the first regulations on AI in

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Toiling on a Kenyan flower farm to send fresh roses to Europe

On a moonless night in the Kenyan lakeside town of Naivasha, Anne sits inside a makeshift, two-room house, exhausted after a gruelling shift picking and sorting roses. On a moonless night in the Kenyan lakeside town of Naivasha, Anne sits inside a makeshift, two-room house, exhausted after a gruelling shift picking and sorting roses. Anne

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UK farming’s ‘net zero’ climate target in doubt

The NFU had set a “national aspiration” for farming to produce net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 Ambitious plans to make farming ‘net zero’ by 2040 – 10 years ahead of the UK’s legally-binding national target – may not be achieved, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has told the BBC.Reaching net zero means no

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How will the Irish government spend Apple’s €14bn?

The EU’s highest court ruled that Apple had benefited from an illegal sweetheart tax deal in Ireland Ireland’s government has been told it needs to collect €14bn (£11.8bn) in back taxes from Apple.The EU’s highest court ruled that the US technology firm had benefited from an illegal sweetheart tax deal in the country.But how will

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‘Fish diplomacy’ setback for India and Bangladesh

The hilsa is a beloved fish of the Bengalis Indians in West Bengal may face a shortage of hilsa, their favourite fish, as millions gear up to celebrate the state’s biggest festival, Durga Puja, in October.That is because Bangladesh, the world’s largest producer of the fish, has intensified its crackdown on the transportation of hilsa

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Sanctioned oligarchs take stake in largest UK oil firm

Two sanctioned Russian oligarchs have become part-owners of the UK’s largest oil producer after it completed a deal to buy a German firm. Two sanctioned Russian oligarchs have become part-owners of the UK’s largest oil producer after it completed a deal to buy a German firm.LetterOne, the investment company part-owned by oligarchs Mikhail Fridman and

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Best pre-owned SUVs you can buy without breaking the bank

This list contains affordable alternatives for proven SUVs that stand the test of time Buying a pre-owned full-sized SUV can be a smart move, especially if you’re looking for luxury, reliability, and ruggedness without breaking the bank. These vehicles are known for their dependability, but it’s crucial to take maintenance seriously to keep them running

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AI chip giant Nvidia shares fall despite record sales

Nvidia announced record revenues of $30bn (£24.7bn) over a three-month period. Shares in Nvidia have fallen despite the artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant comfortably beating expectations after more than doubling its sales. Nvidia announced record revenues of $30bn (£24.7bn) over a three-month period. The company has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI

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Canada hits China-made electric cars with 100% tariff

The US and European Union have announced similar duties on Chinese imports Canada says it will impose a 100% tariff on imports of China-made electric vehicles (EV) after similar announcements by the US and European Union. The country also plans to impose a 25% duty on Chinese steel and aluminium. Canada and its Western allies

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TikTok blamed for hit to Iceland cucumber supply

Icelandic supermarkets have been left in a pickle, after a viral TikTok trend saw an unprecedented surge in demand for cucumbers – leaving suppliers racing to keep up. Icelandic supermarkets have been left in a pickle, after a viral TikTok trend saw an unprecedented surge in demand for cucumbers – leaving suppliers racing to keep

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Ex-Boeing staff claims electrical faults ‘concealed’

A US campaign group has accused Boeing of concealing information about electrical problems on a plane that later crashed. A US campaign group has accused Boeing of concealing information about electrical problems on a plane that later crashed. The Foundation for Aviation Safety claimed the aircraft, which went down in Ethiopia in 2019, had suffered

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