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President Trump promises a $5,000 dividend to voters if Republicans win Congress, but eligibility keeps shifting and only 21% of voters believe he'll actually pay.
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College enrollments fall, tuition revenue drops, and universities cut costs—often at the expense of the student experience, while AI adoption reshapes learning, as research shows it can boost homework performance while undermining exam...
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Manus AI secured over $500 million in new funding despite regulatory headwinds following Beijing's blocking of Meta's $2 billion acquisition. The round values the AI agent maker at up to $4 billion.
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Samsung Electronics reports a record $80.2 billion Q3 operating profit, driven by soaring AI chip demand and memory scarcity, marking the first time the company surpassed 100 trillion won in quarterly earnings.
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Brent crude climbed above $103 per barrel Thursday as Middle East hostilities intensified, with the U.S. reportedly considering military action in Iran and Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure fueling supply concerns.
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TSMC reported September revenue of 511.86 billion New Taiwan dollars, up 54.6% year-over-year driven by AI chip demand, though sales dipped slightly from August levels.
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PepsiCo Q3 2026 earnings and revenue surpassed expectations, but the company trimmed its full-year forecast as its North American business continued to lag behind international markets.
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Joint operations rescue 48 endangered animals including baby gorillas and albino alligators, while three wildlife traffickers face arraignment in Kano, highlighting Nigeria's intensified fight against illegal wildlife trade.
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A Nigerian-led tele-robotic surgery successfully removed a cancerous kidney tumor in Abuja, with a doctor controlling a robot from 500km away, marking West Africa's first such procedure and offering hope to reduce the country's $2 billion...
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Nigeria's NUPRC has reclaimed over 50 fallow oil fields and intensified the drill-or-drop policy, demanding operators develop or relinquish assets. Industry leaders discuss production targets, investment goals, and the push toward local...
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Trade Union Congress president Festus Osifo pushes for a N800-to-$1 official exchange rate, arguing it would immediately lower fuel pump prices and ease cost-of-living pressure across Nigeria.
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Samsung Electronics reports a record $80.2 billion Q3 operating profit, driven by soaring AI chip demand and memory scarcity, marking the first time the company surpassed 100 trillion won in quarterly earnings.
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The JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx drops to $179.99 during October Prime Day final hours, offering 60% off premium noise-canceling over-ear headphones with a foldable design and wireless audio transmitter.
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Twenty prospective NYSC members were kidnapped along the Owerri-Onitsha road in Imo State and held for seven days before a joint security operation secured their release. The victims are now receiving medical attention as police continue...
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Google introduces a new consent interface that explains data collection practices and gives users clear choices before accessing its services.
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Google's privacy consent page explains how cookies and data are used, offering users a choice between accepting all tracking for personalized experiences or rejecting additional data collection while maintaining core services.
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Google's cookie consent page explains data collection practices and gives users control over tracking. Learn what Accept all and Reject all options mean for your privacy and browsing experience.
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Google's consent page details how cookies and data including IP addresses are used to deliver services, personalize content, and support advertising. Users can choose to accept all data collection or reject non-essential tracking.
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Google's cookie consent interface explains how user data is collected and used, offering choices between personalized and non-personalized experiences across its services.
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Fearn emerges from stealth with $5.5 million to challenge traditional patent law, offering a flat $9,000 fee, 24-minute drafts, and a refund guarantee if the examiner allows no claims.
