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Man United dominated at Old Trafford by Bournemouth: Ruben Amorim’s team takes two steps back in rough week

Manchester United suffered yet another crushing defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday when they lost 3-0 to Bournemouth in the latest performance that indicated that there will be no quick fixes for the Red Devils, even under new management. In some ways, the game against Bournemouth played out like United’s EFL Cup loss to Tottenham Hotspur just three days earlier …

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What Google quantum chip breakthrough means for bitcoin’s future

Google’s recent announcement of the arrival of Willow, a quantum chip that has reduced the error tendencies of some of its predecessors, is a milestone in the effort to bring quantum computing into the real world, and in the years ahead, it could change the way we think about the risk in cryptocurrencies. Willow’s speed is almost incomprehensible — according …

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How much Mariah Carey makes from ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’

Mariah Carey performs “All I Want for Christmas Is You” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.  Gilbert Flores | Penske Media | Getty Images “I don’t want a lot for Christmas / There is just one thing I need / An answer to just one question / An estimate of Mariah Carey’s song royalties, please?” No, my makeshift lyrics aren’t …

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Amazon Haul takes on Temu to bring shoppers cheap goods from China

Two weeks before Black Friday, Amazon quietly added a new section to the top of its mobile app. Called Haul, it’s a mobile-only area for ultra-low-price items, primarily shipped directly from China.   Haul is Amazon’s answer to the booming popularity of apps such as PDD Holdings‘ Temu and fast-fashion retailer Shein. Amazon told CNBC that Haul has had millions of …

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5 top tips to reflect on your finances at the end of the year: experts

 Wealth management, banking and finance concept. Smart banking with technology. D3sign | Moment | Getty Images The end of the year is a time of reflection for many, and while some will look back on their experiences and achievements, money experts say it’s just as important to take stock of your finances. Staying on top of your spending may have …

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Delhi’s suffocating smog conundrum

TOPSHOT – An auto rickshaw drives along a road under heavy smog conditions, in New Delhi Sajjad Hussain | Afp | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you see? You can …

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FedEx CEO touts ‘scaled network’ as supply chain challenges loom

In a Thursday interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer, FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam said his company can do well even if there is a supply chain shakeup. “As the supply chain patterns change, we are here, there and everywhere,” he said. “That’s the advantage people sometimes miss, the fact that we have a scaled network in place, provides us an advantage …

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Bukayo Saka injury: Mikel Arteta ‘worried’ as star hurts hamstring in Arsenal’s emphatic Crystal Palace win

Arsenal are “really worried” about the status of Bukayo Saka’s hamstring, Mikel Arteta has acknowledged, as an injury to the Gunners’ forward threatened to mar a sizeable win for Arsenal at Crystal Palace. Saka limped out in the 24th minute of an impressive 5-1 win, the England international clutching his hamstring as he made his way to the Selhurst Park …

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