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Amazon’s $200 Billion Spending Spree Sparks Investor Alarm, Stock Tumbles

Amazon's stock plummets after announcing a massive $200 billion spending plan for AI infrastructure, overshadowing solid quarterly results. Explore investor reactions and the company's strategic outlook.

Boeing Soars Past Earnings Expectations on Strong Sales Surge, But Stock Sees Mixed Reaction

Boeing's Q4 2025 earnings reveal a significant jump in sales and deliveries, exceeding expectations, but the stock's reaction remains mixed. Explore the key financial highlights and future outlook.

MicroStrategy Suffers Multi-Billion Dollar Quarterly Blow as Bitcoin Prices Tumble

MicroStrategy reports a massive $12.4 billion quarterly loss due to plummeting Bitcoin prices, impacting its stock and strategic outlook.

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Ancient Egyptian Sculpture, Looted During Arab Spring, Returned to Egypt by Netherlands

Netherlands returns a 3,500-year-old Egyptian sculpture, looted during the Arab Spring, after an international investigation and cooperation with Spanish authorities.

El Al Faces Hefty Fine for Alleged Wartime Price Gouging During Gaza Conflict

El Al faces a potential $39 million fine from Israel's Competition Authority for alleged price gouging during the Gaza war, exploiting a near-monopoly on flights.

China Intensifies Medical Insurance Fraud Crackdown, Targeting Mental Health and Drug Over-Prescribing

China launches a comprehensive crackdown on medical insurance fraud, targeting mental health institutions and the over-prescription of high-cost drugs to ensure healthcare fund integrity.

Team GB’s Olympic Skeleton Helmet Hopes Dashed After Appeal Fails

Team GB's appeal to use new aerodynamic skeleton helmets at the 2026 Winter Olympics has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, upholding the IBSF's ban.

Trump Reverses Stance, Publicly Endorses Nexstar’s $6.2 Billion Merger with Tegna

Former President Donald Trump reverses his stance, now publicly endorsing the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna broadcast merger, citing a need for increased competition.

DIY Ice Cups: The Thrifty Summer Trend Sweeping China Amid Economic Uncertainty

This summer, pre-packaged ice cups have become a must-have item in Chinese convenience stores, as consumers embrace DIY beverage creations amid a scorching heatwave...

Notting Hill Carnival: A Celebration of Unity Amidst Racial Tensions

In 1959, Trinidadian activist Claudia Jones organized a Caribbean carnival at St Pancras Town Hall in London, planting the seeds for what would eventually...

Reflecting on 30 Years of “Natural Born Killers”: Oliver Stone’s Controversial Masterpiece

This month marks the 30th anniversary of Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers, a film that continues to provoke and challenge audiences. Released in 1994,...

Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends With Us”: A Powerful Story of Overcoming Domestic Violence

Colleen Hoover's novel It Ends With Us is a poignant exploration of domestic violence and the courage it takes to break free from abusive...

Love Next Door: A Heartwarming Korean Drama of Rediscovery and Romance

In the new romantic comedy Love Next Door, Netflix invites viewers to explore the themes of rediscovery and rekindled connections. Starring Jung Hae-in (Snowdrop)...

Netflix’s “The Frog”: A Dark Psychological Thriller Set in Two Timelines

Netflix’s latest original Korean drama, The Frog, invites viewers to a sun-soaked lodge in the woods, only to immerse them in a dark and...

Michael Zee Explores China’s Diverse Breakfast Traditions in New Cookbook

Michael Zee, the British-Chinese food writer behind the popular social media platform SymmetryBreakfast, has released a new cookbook titled Zao Fan: Breakfast of China,...

Drought Forces Water Rationing and Spurs Olive Oil Crisis in Spain’s Costa Blanca

A severe and prolonged drought has led to a water crisis along Spain's Costa Blanca, where tap water in several towns has become undrinkable...

Meg Ryan Receives Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at Sarajevo Film Festival

Hollywood icon Meg Ryan was honored with the prestigious Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the Sarajevo Film Festival late on Tuesday, recognizing her significant...

Taylor Swift Surprises Fans with Florence Welch and New Songs at Final European Eras Tour Date

Taylor Swift wrapped up the European leg of her Eras tour in spectacular fashion at London’s Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, surprising fans with a...

Photographer Sam Wong’s Solo Exhibition Captures Hong Kong’s Entertainment Golden Age

During the golden age of Hong Kong’s entertainment industry, when Cantopop and Cantonese films flourished, photographer Sam Wong captured it all. Known for his...

Rosamund Kwan: A Star of Hong Kong Cinema’s Golden Age

Rosamund Kwan Chi-lam was a prominent figure in the golden age of Hong Kong cinema, rising to fame in an industry where her family...

A Song of Korean Factory Girls: Unveiling Untold Stories of Perseverance

It is well known that many Koreans were forcibly conscripted and worked as sex slaves during the Japanese occupation of Korea from 1910 to...

Petr Davydtchenko’s Extreme Art Residency: A Unique Blend of Survival and Creativity

Russian artist Petr Davydtchenko is renowned for pushing boundaries in the art world. His most extreme piece, "Go and Stop Progress" (2016-2019), saw him...

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