Luxury goods tend to be associated with exclusivity rather than inclusivity. But thanks to the universal scrutiny of social media and consumer activism, high-end brands are under increasing pressure to be seen as companies who…
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In recent months, the question of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination or limitations on those who choose not to be vaccinated has become a hot topic. In many countries, healthcare professionals and care home workers in facilities…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A crude oil tanker is seen at Qingdao Port, Shandong province, China, April 21, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo By Aaron Sheldrick TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices rose more than 1% on…
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Two big takeover battles in the UK are a sign of the times: supermarket chain Wm Morrisons and respiratory medicines group Vectura are both the subject of bids in the billions of pounds by private…
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Georgia: Nikoloz Gagua took office as vice-governor at the National Bank of Georgia on August 2. He leads the securities market supervision function. Gagua was previously deputy minister of finance. He has worked as head…
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© Reuters. (adds comments from Fed’s Bostic) By Barani Krishnan Investing.com – Gold rebounded from its “flash crash” in Asian trading but still settled at its lowest close in nearly five months on Monday, casting…
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Imagine what a lawyer does on a given day: researching cases, drafting briefs, advising clients. While technology has been nibbling around the edges of the legal profession for some time, it’s hard to imagine those…
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I’m a Luddite. This is not a hesitant confession, but a proud proclamation. I’m also a social scientist who studies how new technologies affect politics, economics and society. For me, Luddism is not a naive…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Oil tankers are seen at a terminal of Sinopec Yaogang oil depot in Nantong, Jiangsu province, China June 11, 2019. Picture taken June 11, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo By Dmitry Zhdannikov LONDON…
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The UK channel ITV has announced that it has no plans to continue The X Factor. In its 17 years on the air, the show produced some enormous pop stars, including boy band One Direction…
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