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New York’s Finest Goes High-Tech: Robotic Dogs Join Police Force

Introduction New York police technology is stepping into the future with robotic police dogs patrolling the city streets. These four-legged…

Tragic News: Model, 22, Shot in Car in DC – Gives Birth

Introduction On a fateful June morning, 22-year-old model and businesswoman Samya Gill sat in her car in Washington, D.C., eight…

Why we should worry about the technological pessimists

Introduction Every age has its critics who warn of doom from new inventions. Today’s technological pessimists fear that artificial intelligence,…

Indian Stock Market Soars as Foreign Funds Back Growth Story

Introduction The Indian stock market has been on a tear, hitting fresh all-time highs in recent weeks. Driving this surge…

Microsoft paints Sony as ‘complainer-in-chief’ against $75bn

Introduction Microsoft’s planned $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard represents one of the largest deals in gaming history. Yet the…

Turkey Ends Low-Rate Era with 6.5% Point Hike

Introduction For the last two years, Turkey has pursued an unconventional low-rate policy, with interest rates slashed even as consumer…

Rocket Internet’s Oliver Samwer to earn €260mn dividend payout

Introduction Oliver Samwer, one of the founding brothers behind Rocket Internet, is set to receive a staggering €260 million dividend…

Swiss central bank calls for overhaul of banking regulations

Introduction Switzerland’s reputation as a global banking hub rests on a legacy of stability, discretion, and innovation. Now, the Swiss…

Another five years with Turkey’s not-so-strong strongman

Introduction In May 2023, President ErdoÄŸan secured another five years in office, winning a tightly contested election that underscored Turkey’s…

US to lend $9.2bn for Ford battery plants in clean energy push

Introduction In a major step for America’s clean energy push, the US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $9.2 billion…