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Twilio CEO Khozema Shipchandler uses 45-minute dinner interviews to test senior candidates, flagging two critical red flags: silence on questions and overusing 'I.' He also observes table manners and personality off the clock.
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A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 60% of U.S. adults oppose wagering on election results via prediction markets, even as major networks integrate live odds into coverage. The trend raises questions about public appetite, market mechanics, and...
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Delta CEO Ed Bastian says higher ticket prices may persist even if fuel costs ease, as strong travel demand justifies the increases. The airline’s Q3 results show fares climbing while profit outlook gets trimmed.
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The Trump administration suspended Microsoft and seven other tech firms from the PERM green card program, blocking a key pathway for foreign-born employees. VP JD Vance criticized the move as President Trump honored Nadella with a national...
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UnitedHealth options signal unusual sentiment ahead of Tuesday's earnings, with implied volatility nearly double realized moves. Traders structure trades to offset cost while betting on post-earnings direction.
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Meta introduces Muse Wonder, its most advanced AI model yet, offering enhanced digital assistant capabilities behind $20 and $100 monthly subscriptions while expanding into new AI-driven revenue streams.
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IonQ announced an all-stock acquisition of cybersecurity firm Elisity valued up to $1.3 billion, integrating advanced threat detection into its quantum computing platform to defend against AI-driven and quantum-era cyber risks.
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Snap shares rally nearly 20% this month as options traders flood the market with call bets, driving volume to four times the monthly average amid AI and AR speculation.
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Retail stocks show signs of stabilizing after a recent correction, with technical indicators pointing to a potential short-term relief rally. Katie Stockton highlights which names could lead the bounce.
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Enugu State government claims to have uncovered opposition plans to import armed thugs and create insecurity ahead of the 2027 general election, warning against political destabilisation.
Politics
The Peoples Democratic Party has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission over the omission of its governorship candidates from the final 2027 contestant list, vowing to engage the commission for a legal resolution.
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IPOB has denied plans to resume the Monday sit-at-home order in the South-East, insisting its struggle is rooted in peaceful political activism. The group also accused the Nigeria Police Force and political allies of circulating a...
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Despite expanding network coverage, millions of Africans remain offline due to cost, skills, trust, and language barriers. A new report details the real obstacles to meaningful digital inclusion across the continent.
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A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 60% of U.S. adults oppose wagering on election results via prediction markets, even as major networks integrate live odds into coverage. The trend raises questions about public appetite, market mechanics, and...
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President Tinubu defends his economic reforms as World Bank report shows growth acceleration, while CNG transportation expands to reduce fuel costs for Nigerian commuters.
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Nigeria's NLC and TUC unions demand opposite fixes to crushing living costs, pushing the Tinubu administration on fuel price and naira valuation ahead of 2027 elections.
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Retired Nigerian veterans under the Coalition of Concerned Veterans have threatened a peaceful protest at the Military Pensions Board in Abuja, demanding urgent review and recalculation of pension adjustments over a disputed formula and...
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The Federal Government is engaging the World Bank Group to secure guarantee instruments for infrastructure financing, aiming to attract private capital into Nigeria's power sector and key projects while reducing pressure on public finances.
Business
IPOB has denied plans to resume the Monday sit-at-home order in the South-East, insisting its struggle is rooted in peaceful political activism. The group also accused the Nigeria Police Force and political allies of circulating a...
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Over 500 Osun residents receive free eye and dental care, including surgeries, corrective glasses, and hygiene support, in a statewide outreach led by the Osun Health Insurance Agency.
