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Nokia to Launch 4G Network in Moon for Future Lunar Missions

Nokia plans to launch a groundbreaking 4G network to the moon this year to establish reliable communication beyond Earth.


Paramount Shareholder Shari Redstone Opens Door to Skydance Merger After Ousting CEO Bakish

Shari Redstone plans to shake up Paramount Global by replacing CEO Bob Bakish and opening the door for a merger with Skydance Media.

UK Faces Crop Shortfall Due to Wet Weather; Bread and Biscuit Price Hikes Expected

The Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) warns of potential price surges in bread, biscuits, and beer in the UK due to persistent wet weather.

Venice Introduces Higher Entry Fee as a Solution to Overtourism; Tourists Not Happy

Venice counters over-tourism by implementing a $5 day-trip fee, but the city faces backlash from critics who question its effectiveness and impact on the city's authenticity.


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Singapore Airlines Revises Seatbelt Policy Following Severe Turbulence on London-Singapore Flight
Singapore Airlines was ordered to compensate an Indian couple over $2,600 for “mental agony” after their business class seats failed to recline on a flight from India to Singapore.
Californians Have Until June 30 to Qualify for Faster Student Loan Forgiveness, Lower Payments
Some student loan borrowers may be eligible for a one-time debt cancellation or credit, but they must act before Tuesday.
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Nike designed the uniforms, which made their widespread appearance this season, and Fanatics manufactured them.
China Ousts Scientist Behind Beijing's First COVID-19 Vaccine Over Serious Discipline, Law Violations
A former top executive at China's largest vaccine manufacturer, who oversaw the creation of the country's first inactivated COVID-19 vaccine, has been removed from the national legislature.
US Buys More Than 80 Soviet-Era Aircraft From Russia's Ally for Around $20,000 Each
The United States (US) reportedly acquired 81 obsolete Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia's previous ally, Kazakhstan.
Goldman Sachs, Barclays Reportedly Compete to Acquire General Motors' Credit Card Business
Goldman Sachs and Barclays are reportedly vying to acquire General Motors' credit card business.
Stagwell CEO Mark Penn Says Companies Should Proceed with Caution in Political Arena Amid Activist Pressure
This advice is particularly relevant as activists increasingly pressure companies to adopt positions on controversial political matters.
Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis Met Privately in Florida to Discuss the Former President's 2024 Campaign: Report
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is reportedly aligning with Donald Trump to assist the former president in his fundraising efforts ahead of the November 2024 presidential election.
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Dubai announced that construction had begun on a new terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, which the Gulf emirate's ruler claimed will be "the world's largest."
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NEOM, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, secures new financing finality. Tarek Qaddumi (R), executive director of the Saudi Arabia mega-project NEOM, gestures at a map showing NEOM sites as he stands beside Nicholas Ho (L), the top Hong Kong official responsible for implementing China's Belt and Road Initiative, at an exhibition at the M+ museum for visual culture in Hong Kong on April 19, 2024.