As fears of medicine shortages grow amid the 5-week-old Middle East war, it has become a challenge to ensure steady shipments to hospitals, pharmacies, labs and other customers across the globe. | REUTERS FLORSTADT, Germany — Medicines can stop pain, fight cancer and save lives but are worthless if they get lost …
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Photo Credit: yahoo.com ELON Musk is requiring banks and other advisers working on SpaceX’s planned initial public offering (IPO) to buy subscriptions to Grok, his artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, The New York Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Some banks have agreed to spend tens of …
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PINOYS are making financial decisions faster than ever. Credit cards are approved online. Loans are evaluated in terms of monthly amortization. Insurance is often purchased when risk feels immediate. Promotions influence timing. Installment plans shape purchasing behavior. Speed, however, is not the same as sound judgment. Financial products remain complex. …
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Starbucks has closed its deal with Boyu Capital to sell control of its China operations, the Seattle-based coffee company announced Thursday (Credit: nst.com.my) STARBUCKS has closed its deal with Boyu Capital to sell control of its China operations, the Seattle-based coffee company announced Thursday. The deal, whose outline was announced …
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LONDON ― Decathlon, the French sports retail giant, reported 2025 sales of 16.8 billion euros ($19.40 billion) on Thursday, up from 16.2 billion euros the year before as it opened new stores and launched in three new countries. Known for big-box stores that sell everything from tents and bicycles to running …
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Source: © image(s) licensed by DVV Media (Shutterstock) KUALA LUMPUR ― Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the operator of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, reported higher profits in 2025 but warned on Thursday that market volatility caused by the conflict in the Middle East may weigh on its performance this year. The monthlong …
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A drone view shows the Netflix logo on one of their buildings in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, Dec. 8, 2025. (Daniel Cole, Reuters) LOS ANGELES ― After losing its bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s rich trove of characters and stories, Netflix is forging ahead with the challenging work of …
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HERSHEY said on Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese’s products starting next year, a change that comes after the grandson of Reese’s founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have always been made with real milk chocolate or dark chocolate and …
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WASHINGTON D.C./CAIRO — Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday after United States President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, in an eagerly anticipated address that disappointed investors hoping for clearer signals of a way out. Stocks slid and oil prices surged after …
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Photo Credit: timesfreepress.com ADVOCACY groups and experts condemned YouTube for serving up low-quality artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos to its most vulnerable audience: children. In a letter to YouTube CEO Neal Mohan and Sundar Pichai, the CEO of YouTube’s parent company Google, children’s advocacy group Fairplay expresses “serious concern” about the …
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