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Father Gifts Eight Bugattis to Family
Read the full story on Backfire News In an extraordinary display of opulence, a father recently made headlines by acquiring not one, but…
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Oldest living microbes found in 2-billion-year-old rock
A sealed rock fracture almost 50 feet below ground has remained home to microbes for the last 2 billion years—the oldest life ever…
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Italian minister proposes fresh taxes on arms makers’ windfall profits
ROME — Italian defense companies whose profits have soared thanks to armed conflicts around the world could face increased taxation,…
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EU electrification stagnates as demand drops amid industrial decline – report
Europe’s electrification has stagnated for the past ten years primarily due to decreased power demand driven by industrial slowdown,…
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Pakistan’s SECP considers adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is assessing the implementation of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards…
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As EU targets Chinese cars, European rivals sputter
As the EU seeks to put a brake on competition from Chinese electric cars, European automakers are stuck in second gear. German group…
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The C919 is China’s answer to the A320. But what is it like onboard?
I have flown more than a million miles with dozens of airlines around the world – and have lost count of how many times I’ve hopped on an…
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Missile attack on Israel lays bare deep divisions among Iranians
Iranians have been expressing a mixture of pride, uncertainty and fear since their country launched a large-scale ballistic missile attack…
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Lufthansa to resume some Middle East flights
German flag carrier Lufthansa, announced on Thursday that it is resuming certain flights to destinations in the Middle East. However, the…
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Palestinian, Filipino and Mozambican activists and a London research agency given human rights award
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Right Livelihood Award was awarded Thursday to three activists from the Palestinian territories, the Philippines and…
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China Ready for $1.4 Trillion Fiscal Bazooka, Top Economist Says
(Bloomberg) -- A leading economist in China said the country has room to ramp up fiscal support for the economy by issuing as much as 10…
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Costco now selling platinum bars and coins on website
Following the smash success of adding gold and silver bars and coins to its list of products, Costco has added a new precious metal to its…
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Colombia 12-month inflation seen slowing in September despite truckers' strike: Reuters poll
By Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's 12-month inflation is forecast to continue decelerating in September, despite the impact…
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X agrees to pay Brazil fines, court orders finances unblocked
A Brazilian judge on Tuesday ordered the unblocking of the bank accounts of Elon Musk's X in the country after the social media platform…
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Nigeria president pleads for 'patience' amid tough economy
Nigerian president Bola Tinubu has pleaded with his compatriots for "patience" as they continue to grapple with a tough economic…
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Harvesting hops for beer produces a lot of waste. These German groups are seeking to fix that
MUNICH (AP) — Two students in Munich, sipping beers on their dormitory couch in 2022, chatted about a recent lecture describing the use of…
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Brazil, Mexico eye revised trade agreement
MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian and Mexican authorities said on Monday they see the need to revise and expand their current…
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How Dr. Meleeka Clary Overcame Personal Struggles to Become a Resilient Leader in Psychology and Entertainment
Amid life’s countless challenges, Dr. Meleeka Clary stands out as a figure of strength, hope, and perseverance. As a clinical…
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Stark before-and-after pictures reveal dramatic shrinking of major Amazon rivers
Huge tributaries that feed the mighty Amazon River — the largest on the planet — have plunged to record-low levels, upending lives,…
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China megacities ease homebuying rules to boost property market
Three Chinese megacities on Monday eased restrictions on buying homes and Beijing's central bank said it would ask financial institutions…
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BYD recalling 97,000 top-selling EVs on steering component fault, regulator says
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - BYD has informed the Chinese regulator it is recalling nearly 97,000 electric vehicles (EVs) for a manufacturing…
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India diamond industry struggles to stave off war impact
Nikunj Tank, a worker in the world’s diamond polishing capital Surat in western India, had been desperate since losing his job in May. The…
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Brazil to propose steps to block use of benefits for online bets
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's Social Development Ministry said on Friday that a working group will propose measures by next week to stop…
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Uganda commissions $1.7bn hydro plant, country’s largest power generation facility
On Thursday (27 September) the Government of Uganda commissioned the Karuma Hydropower Project (KHP), a 600MW hydropower plant on the…