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The Naira extended its appreciation against the United States Dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.50 per cent. CBN…
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New Disney CEO Josh DâAmaro has instituted another wave of layoffs at Disney. This time the cuts are hitting Pixar especially hard, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The scale of the cuts is still unknown, though…
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Cultural Snapshots Mugicha: Japan’s Refreshing, Caffeine-Free Barley Tea Guideto Japan Food and Drink Jul 22, 2026 A popular drink, especially in summer, mugicha is a healthy option that anyone can enjoy. A Barley…
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SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's producer prices remained unchanged in June as lower petroleum prices were offset by higher computer and electronics prices, central bank data showed Wednesday. The producer price…
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In May this year, the administration of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae rolled out its vision for an updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific, stressing regional autonomy and resilience in the face of intensifying US-China…
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SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The delinquency ratio on loans extended by banks rose for a second consecutive month in May due mainly to a rise in newly soured loans, data showed Wednesday. The delinquency ratio on banks'…
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Japan Data Japan’s Seniors Increasingly Prefer Going Solo Economy Society Lifestyle Jul 22, 2026 A survey of Japanese people aged 60 to 74 found a growing preference for spending time alone. Enjoying Own Company The…
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One hundred thousand years ago, someone may have stabbed a young man in the face with a sharp object. Today, his remains are an archaeological marvel. The fossil, named Qafzeh 25 after the Qafzeh Cave in Israel, where…
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Ever caught a face staring back from somewhere? It could be a dried leaf on the ground riddled with holes resembling a smile, or two convex traffic mirrors above a street light looking like the eyes and mouth of a…
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Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have discovered the secrets of early galaxies that pumped the infant cosmos full of dust, which would become vital for the birth of new stars and the growth of…
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Two years after boasting about how hard it was going on videogames, Hasbro has recorded a "$56 million non-cash impairment" in its second-quarter financial report, arising from the cancellation of several games in…
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Spain's Ferran Torres is fouled by Argentina's Leandro Paredes. \| Photo Credit: Reuters FIFA opened an investigation Monday (July 21, 2026) after Spain's celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an…
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Waitematā Station fire alarm halts Auckland train, passengers offloaded Tom Rose Journalist·NZ Herald· 21 Jul, 2026 08:58 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
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A woman is recovering after a sudden brown bear encounter in Anchorage on July 18, 2026, led officers to deploy a drone while firefighters evacuated her down a hillside. (Anchorage Police) NEWYou can now listen to Fox…
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Democratic Sen. Mark Warner clashed with CNBC host Joe Kernen over the rise of socialism and far-left policies within the Democratic Party on Tuesday. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va.,…
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Over the past months, many countries have announced plans to restrict social media access for children and teens. Australia became the first to implement such measures at the end of last year, setting a precedent that…
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Prime Minister Mark Carney said he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump and they agreed to intensify trade negotiations after the U.S. administration announced it would hammer some Canadian products with steep new…
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OpenAI admitted Tuesday that one of its AI models breached Hugging Face’s systems during an internal cybersecurity test that went awry. Hugging Face initially attributed the breach to an “external AI agent.” In a blog…
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Fox News senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie reports from Omaha, Nebraska, where 18 passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship are undergoing medical assessments at the University of Nebraska Medical Center on…
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Whoop’s dominance as the go-to wearable without a screen was shaken earlier this year by Google’s Fitbit Air, a similarly screenless tracker that worked whether you paid for its $10 per month subscription or not. Now,…
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Former Albay Rep. Joey Salceda —Inquirer photo MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has designated former Albay Rep. Joey Salceda as chief of the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO), with the rank of…
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After months of testing, Gboard is now rolling out a redesign of the shortcuts page that leverages Material 3 Expressive. Previously, the Android keyboard app laid out shortcuts in a grid of small rectangular cards that…
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The company expects the money in late 2026. The Grand by SkyCity “The financial terms of the heads of agreement remain confidential at this stage. “The transaction forms part of SkyCity’s previously announced asset…
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The Alberta government describes it as a “milestone” for the massive construction project taking place along Calgary’s Deerfoot Trail. The new Ivor Strong Bridge over the Bow River, located between the southeast…
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Close-up of silicon die are being extracted from semiconductor wafer and attached to substrate by pick and place machine. Getty Images The semiconductor sector is having a moment, even despite recent volatility. The…
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By Eli Ridder The Canadian Press Posted July 21, 2026 4:53 pm Updated July 21, 2026 4:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian premiers say they have removed a major barrier to…
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By PATRICK HARRINGTON, UK NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:29 EDT, 21 July 2026 \| Updated: 15:31 EDT, 21 July 2026 This is the moment a hero teen leapt into a rolling car and pulled the handbrake, saving its two passengers…