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Vodafone-Three merger can go ahead as regulator outlines remedies

A pedestrian walks past a Vodafone store in central London on May 16, 2023. British mobile giant Vodafone is to axe 11,000 jobs over three years in the latest cull to hit the tech sector, as new boss Margherita Della Valle slammed recent performance. Adrian Dennis | AFP | Getty Images LONDON — British telecom firms Vodafone and Three’s multibillion-pound …

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Oil giant Saudi Aramco posts 15% drop in third-quarter profit but maintains dividend

Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal Ahmed Jadallah | Reuters Saudi state oil giant Aramco reported a 15.4% drop in net profit in the third-quarter on the back of “lower crude oil prices and weakening refining margins,” but maintained a 31.05 billion dividend. The company reported net income of $27.56 billion in the July-September period, topping a …

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Deeproute claims ‘deep cooperation’ with Nvidia on driver assist

A car with autonomous driving system by Alibaba-backed DeepRoute.ai, drives on a street in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China July 27, 2022.  David Kirton | Reuters BEIJING — Deeproute.ai, a Chinese startup developing autonomous driving systems, announced a $100 million funding round Tuesday from an undisclosed automaker, while emphasizing close ties with chipmaker Nvidia. Pitchbook data showed Chinese company Great Wall …

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Deep in the Atlantic Forest of São Paulo

When wildlife photographers think of Brazil, they might think of the Amazon or Pantanal. And although these biodiversity hotspots are full of amazing animals, they are not the only places in the country for wildlife photography. They can even be touristy and highly guided at times. If you want to explore a wild environment, where else could you go in …

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China’s Hisense aims to become the No. 1 TV company in the U.S within 2 years

TV screens show global hit video game “Black Myth: Wukong” at Hisense booth during the IFA Berlin 2024 on September 6, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. China News Service | China News Service | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese home appliance company Hisense aims to become the No. 1 seller of television sets in the U.S. in about two years, Catherine …

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Trump tariffs could spike retail prices dramatically: NRF report

People shop in an Abercrombie & Fitch store in midtown Manhattan on October 24, 2024 in New York City.  Spencer Platt | Getty Images Former President Donald Trump’s universal tariff proposals could cause prices to skyrocket on clothing, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods, according to a new report from the National Retail Federation. The study, released on …

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A baseball stadium with a hotel with rooms overlooking the field

The 2024 World Series may be over, but that won’t stop baseball fans from searching for their next ballpark fix. But forget touring a stadium — this one lets you sleep inside it. Es Con Field Hokkaido is a stadium on the Japanese island of Hokkaido with a grass field, retractable roof and space for 35,000 spectators. But the grand slam for fans …

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Champions League expert picks, predictions, best bets: Real Madrid top Milan; Inter-Arsenal will lack goals

UEFA Champions League action resumes this week with a batch of high-profile matches as we reach the midway point of the league phase. Only Aston Villa and Liverpool have perfect records through three games, though the Reds’ clash with Bayer Leverkusen is one of several Matchday 4 matchups to keep an eye on. Tuesday’s action will also feature Real Madrid …

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