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Britain’s Heathrow Airport closes Friday after large fire causes ‘significant power outage’
A plane taking off from Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom. Tim Ireland | Xinhua | Getty Images Britain’s Heathrow Airport closed on Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a power outage, airport officials said. “Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage across the airport due to a large fire at […]
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NBA may bring back iconic highlight show ‘NBA Inside Stuff’
Ahmad Rashad and Willow Bay look on during an Inside Stuff Episode taping circa 1993 in Secaucus, New Jersey. Nathaniel S. Butler | National Basketball Association | Getty Images The NBA is quietly preparing to bring back its iconic show “NBA Inside Stuff.” On Monday, the league filed two trademark applications for “NBA Inside Stuff,” […]
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A stock poised to break out as copper prices climb — How to play it
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is set for a potential breakout as copper prices approach their 52-week highs, driving renewed interest in the largest global copper mining company. FCX, which generates most of its revenue from copper, is starting to outperform both the S & P 500 and its sector, signaling a bearish-to-bullish turnaround. The company’s recent earnings […]
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Singapore is more expensive than regional peers. So it’s using a different playbook to attract visitors
British national Tony Cross first set foot in Singapore in 1992, when the city-state’s main draws were its glitzy malls, the pulsating Zouk nightclub and the renowned Singapore Zoo. Today, shopping has taken a backseat, as prices for goods have climbed alongside commercial rents in a city where space is scarce. And, Singapore’s once-thriving clubbing […]
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Trump signs order to gut Voice of America, other agencies
In this June 15, 2020, file photo, the Voice of America building stands in Washington. Andrew Harnik | AP President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at gutting the parent of U.S. government-funded media outlet Voice of America and six other federal agencies, his administration’s latest step to shrink bureaucracy. The order […]
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China’s ‘Netflix’ iQiyi is set to open a theme park with virtual reality based on its own shows
Key Points Chinese videostreaming platform iQiyi said Thursday it plans to open its first theme park this year, based on characters from its own shows. The forthcoming “iQiyi Land” is set to open in the city of Yangzhou in Jiangsu province, just over two hours from Shanghai by high-speed train. Legoland is opening its first […]
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Comcast expands partnership with Olympics, extends media rights through 2036
Snoop Dogg attends the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Qualification on day two of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Bercy Arena in Paris on July 28, 2024. Arturo Holmes | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Comcast and the International Olympic Committee have agreed on a new deal that expands the company’s broadcast reach and extends […]
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Spotify says it paid nearly 1,500 artists $1 million or more in royalties for 2024 streams
In this photo illustration, the Spotify music app is seen on a phone on June 04, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Spotify is minting music millionaires. Nearly 1,500 artists generated over $1 million in royalties from Spotify in 2024, the company said Wednesday in its annual Loud and Clear […]
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Apple delays Siri AI improvements to 2026
Apple CEO Tim Cook inspects the new iPhone 16 during an Apple special event at Apple headquarters on September 09, 2024 in Cupertino, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images When unveiling Apple Intelligence last summer, one of Apple’s flashiest demos showed the Siri voice assistant juggling several apps to help a user plan a lunch […]
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Social media chatter about Thailand pops 60% following ‘White Lotus’ premiere
Social media conversations about traveling in Thailand rose 60% after the premiere of the third season of “The White Lotus” on Feb. 16. The data measured social media chatter during the three days before and after the show’s airing, according to social media analytics company Sprout Social. The Emmy-winning HBO series is expected to draw […]
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