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The government on Tuesday increased the price of petrol by Rs4.93 and that of high-speed diesel by Rs7.15 per litre to pass on the impact of fluctuating global prices following renewed regional hostilities in the…
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Data centers are expected to use one-fifth of the electricity generated in the U.S. by 2035, four times that of today, according to a new report from BloombergNEF. A surge in AI compute will push data center capacity to…
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Speaking during a press conference with US President Donald Trump in the White House on Tuesday, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun hailed the US-brokered framework deal signed with Israel. “I would like to thank President…
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Tesla has brought an unspecified number of its unsupervised Model Y SUVs to Orlando and Tampa, just one day ahead of the company’s scheduled second-quarter earnings call. That marks the third city in Florida where Tesla…
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US President Donald Trump’s administration is using another tariff threat to put fresh pressure on Canadian provinces to end their boycotts of American alcohol. But provincial leaders are not backing off. Ontario…
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The ever-growing cost of the weekly shop has become an unwelcome reality for households. But perhaps shoppers should study their receipts more carefully – as it is revealed that supermarkets are charging more for chives…
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy could have slowed to as low as 1.42 percent in the second quarter, potentially marking its weakest quarterly growth in over 17 years amid the peak of the Middle East war’s…
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The legal team of Nnamdi Kanu has threatened legal action against a man, Chigozie Nnabugwu, who called on the Nigerian government to kill Mr Kanu as the only remedy to restore peace in the South-east. Aloy Ejimakor, the…
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines recorded its largest monthly dollar surplus in nearly two years in June, buoyed by seasonal inflows and foreign exchange earnings despite market turbulence fueled by the Middle East…
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TEHRAN — Iran and Pakistan have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, border infrastructure and security following a series of high-level meetings in Islamabad between Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and…
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“No AI” Statements Are Much More Than Mere Statements 21 Jul, 2026 I came across orchids’ post sharing their conflicted feelings on whether or not “No AI” statements are genuinely necessary, helpful and/or useful. In…
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MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is studying whether new regulations are needed to lower fees for online person-to-government payments as it waits to see how the market responds to a recent…
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Scientists tell us that parental love is one of the most powerful forces in nature. Across the animal kingdom, parents invest enormous amounts of time and energy caring for their offspring. Birds feed chicks that never…
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WASHINGTON, July 21. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump has suggested that Syria send its troops to Lebanon to fight Hezbollah. "We get along very well with the president of Syria. He's done a very good job. I wouldn't…
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While X-Files fans wait to hear whether Ryan Coogler’s new take on the show gets picked up at Hulu (or meets some other fate) and eagerly anticipate the R-rated director’s cut of The X-Files: I Want to Believe, another…
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King of the Hill is now back for season 15, which is the second season since it returned after a 15-year hiatus. In season 14, Hank Hill (Mike Judge) and his wife Peggy (Kathy Najimy) came home to the small town of…
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In 2022, as Russian forces advanced into Ukraine, the Starlink satellite communication system became an indispensable wartime asset. Thousands of Starlink terminals restored communications after conventional networks…
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If you find chew holes in your packages of food in North America, you suspect a mouse. But, in Asia, it might be a shrew invading your pantry. Its pencil-point snout and musky odor give the Asian house shrew (Suncus…
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The partnership between first generation entrepreneurs Edgar “Injap” Sia II and Tony Tan Caktiong is celebrating its 14th year with changes in its growing portfolio. DoubleDragon Corp., for instance, is transforming its…
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Picture it: A slash of vivid green light splits the starry sky. There for a moment and then gone, leaving nothing but a short-lived glowing trail and a moment of pure joy. You've finally caught it, your first Perseid…
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The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader with more features than you might expect If you love ultra-portable gadgets and favor DRM-free ebooks, this could become your favorite device. Xteink Most people would probably look…
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Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara with leaders of Dalit organisations in Bengaluru on Tuesday. \| Photo Credit: special arrangement The Karnataka government has constituted a 11-member Special Investigation Team…
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Reuters reported on Tuesday that three explosive-laden drones were shot down near the US consulate in Iraq’s Erbil, citing security sources. No information as to the origin of the drones has been reported.
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Everybody loves Jimothy, the Seattle-based celebrity raccoon. After going viral on Instagram, the adorable trash panda with an unusual gait has spawned countless memes and fan art. Now, after working his way into hearts…
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By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, July 21 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States would 'take care of' the Iran-backed Houthi militia if it presses ahead with a blockade in the Red Sea, as…
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A Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, has convicted and sentenced 12 people to six months’ imprisonment or a fine for abusing the naira by spraying banknotes at parties. The convictions followed their prosecution…
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Argentina had won its previous three major tournaments — two Copa Americas on either side of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It had not lost a knockout duel since the 2019 Copa America. It had made fighting back from the brink…
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Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that sitting with bandits to negotiate is not a good strategy. Ganduje warned that negotiating with bandits would further…