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Mauritania goes to the polls with a regional security crisis and economic concerns among the issues
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (AP) — Nearly 2 million people go to the polls on Saturday in Mauritania, a vast desert nation in West Africa which…
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Price of flying set to soar as airliners pass costs of sustainable fuel to passengers
Insights from The Financial Times, Reuters, Bloomberg, and National Geographic The News A major German airline has announced it will…
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Two employees leave Adidas amid China graft probe
Adidas said Wednesday two employees had left the company as the German sportswear giant investigates bribery allegations in China. The…
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Thai water pipe photo falsely shared as 'corroded Sri Lankan pipeline'
Sri Lankan Facebook users have recirculated an old photo of a corroded water pipe in Thailand alongside a false claim that it was taken in…
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Here Are the Bugattis That Inspired the $4 Million Bugatti Tourbillon
Bugatti has a small collection of heritage vehicles at its chateau, alongside its atelier in Molsheim, France. It brings them out for…
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Spain eliminates sales tax on olive oil to help consumers cope with skyrocketing prices
MADRID (AP) — Spain will temporarily eliminate the sales tax on olive oil to help consumers cope with skyrocketing prices, the government…
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“RHOC”'s Heather Dubrow Recreates Lavish Wedding Cake for 25th Wedding Anniversary with Husband Terry
"We were so blown away by this special moment from our Italy trip," Heather said while showing off the cake replica Heather Dubrow and Dr.…
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Argentina's growth plummets 5.1% in first quarter
Argentina's austerity-hit economy contracted by 5.1 percent in the first quarter, the national statistics agency said Monday, driven by a…
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Kenya Moore Divorce Settled: Marc Daly Must Pay $2K Monthly Child Support
Real Housewives of Atlanta fans never warmed up to Kenya Moore’s husband, Marc Daly. The duo tied the knot in 2017. When Marc filmed with…
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Avatr inks UAE distribution agreement
Avatr Technology, a battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer controlled by Chinese state owned automaker Chongqing Changan Automobile,…
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Huge Saudi construction projects 'might get scaled down'
“They can keep saying that, and we can keep proving them wrong.” That was the response of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
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Elvis Presley's Infamous Pantera Shooting
Read the full story on Backfire News The iconic De Tomaso Pantera, an Italian supercar with a Ford engine, famously became the target of…
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Climate change makes India's monsoons erratic. Can farmers still find a way to prosper?
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Each year from June to September, a heavy band of rain makes its way from India's southwest coast to its…
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Guerrilla fighters luring Colombian schoolchildren on TikTok
Fighters belonging to breakaway groups associated with Colombia's largest rebel movement are posting videos on TikTok to entice young…
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China property recovery elusive despite relief, say S&P, Fitch; others see bright spots
Beijing's most ambitious attempt yet to support China's slumping property market was panned by S&P Global and Fitch Ratings, as the two…
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China’s EV Makers Got $231 Billion Aid Over 15 Years, Study Says
(Bloomberg) -- China’s electric vehicle industry received at least $231 billion in government subsidies and aid from 2009 through to the…
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A strike threat at WestJet is over, for now. Mechanics will resume talks with the Canadian airline
The union representing mechanics at Canadian airline WestJet said it withdrew a notice to begin a strike Thursday night after the airline…
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New EU Debt Rules Can Only Work With Political Support, IMF Says
(Bloomberg) -- New European Union fiscal rules will only work if countries with high levels of debt and wide budget deficits make a real…
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Rebel Spanish nuns declare schism with Vatican over property deal
A community of nuns in a 15th century convent in northern Spain has split with the Roman Catholic Church because of a property dispute and…
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How Joseph W. Griffin Jr. Transformed from Army Medic to the Pioneering 'Tax Deed Wolf' in Real Estate.
Today, we have the privilege of introducing Joseph W. Griffin Jr., widely known as the "Tax Deed Wolf." His remarkable journey from the…
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Chinese EV makers, suppliers risk dent to global stature in price war, Bosch exec warns
German automotive supplier Bosch has issued a stern warning to Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers that an escalating price war would not…
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Sammie Leary's Path to Success: Turning Challenges into Opportunities in the Beauty Industry.
In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, the journey of Sammie Leary stands out as a beacon of hope, resilience, and unwavering…
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Extended offers dampen excitement for China's mid-year e-commerce festival
By Casey Hall and Sophie Yu SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's mid-year e-commerce sales festival failed to stir up a great deal of excitement…
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Brazil's tax authority to summon foreign crypto exchanges for information
By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's tax authority will soon call foreign crypto exchanges not based in the country to explain…