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Bose SoundLink Max Discounted to $279: Rugged Bluetooth Speaker Deal
The Bose SoundLink Max drops to $279, offering rugged design, 20-hour battery, IP67 waterproofing, and premium sound without smart distractions—ideal for outdoor adventures.
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Sonos Arc Ultra Discounted to $899 During October Prime Day: 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos Soundbar Deal
Sonos Arc Ultra drops to $899 during October Prime Day, offering a 9.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar with enhanced bass and dialogue clarity, though connectivity options are limited.
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Garmin Forerunner Deals Still Available After October Prime Day 2026
Three Garmin Forerunner models—the 55, 165, and 265—remain discounted after October Prime Day, offering runners reliable GPS tracking, advanced features, and marathon-ready performance at reduced prices.
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Meta's Image Crisis: Why Zuckerberg's Reputation Problem Isn't Slowing the Company's Growth
Despite intense legal scrutiny and a bruised reputation, Meta's user base and profits keep climbing. New AI tools and record revenue raise questions about the sustainability of the company's growth amid ongoing image crises.
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UK Data Watchdog Investigates Surge in 'Add Me to WhatsApp' Robocall Scams
The UK's data watchdog investigates a sharp rise in automated calls urging recipients to add unknown numbers on WhatsApp, suspected of being part of a recruitment scam. Experts warn the calls may lead to financial fraud or data harvesting.
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An ICE agent shot a man in the Bronx during a targeted enforcement operation, sparking political backlash. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the incident unconscionable and demanded policy changes.
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Christa Pike Health Turnaround After Botched Execution
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ACF Urges Immediate Action Against Rising Insecurity in Nigeria
The Arewa Consultative Forum warns that Nigeria's worsening insecurity demands urgent government action, criticizing leaders for prioritizing 2027 elections over citizen safety.
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Atiku Condemns Tinubu's 30-Day Fuel Discount as Election Stunt
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Kramatorsk Bus Strike Kills 30 as Ukraine Blames Russia for Civilian Attack
At least 30 people were killed when a Russian strike hit two buses in Kramatorsk, with Ukraine accusing Moscow of deliberately targeting civilians. Three more died in a nearby village as shelling intensified.
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Niger Revokes Citizenship of Ex-PM and Advisers Amid Uranium Deal and Political Shift
Niger revokes citizenship of former Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou and four exiled figures under a 2024 security ordinance, amid ongoing uranium deals and shifting foreign alliances.
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Lohum Commits $100M to Secure 10 Lithium Blocks in Zimbabwe, Challenges Chinese Dominance
Indian critical-minerals company Lohum pledges $100 million to secure 10 lithium-mining blocks in Zimbabwe, aiming to build local processing capacity and establish a domestic supply chain for battery materials.
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Wabtec secures $700M services contract as Guinea's Simandou business tops $1.2 billion
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Nigeria Begins Production of 12 Bell AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopters
Nigeria marks a major milestone in its combat-aircraft expansion as Bell Textron starts manufacturing 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters under a $455 million contract within a broader $997 million US defense package.
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Walmart opens its Pokémon 30th Anniversary TCG lottery this afternoon, offering limited-edition celebration sets through random drawings. Here's the exact go-live time, available boxes, and how to enter.
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