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U.S.-led coalition blocks attacks at Conoco oil field in Syria -source By Reuters

U.S.-led coalition blocks attacks at Conoco oil field in Syria -source By Reuters

© Reuters BEIRUT (Reuters) -Air defence systems operated by U.S.-led coalition troops based in eastern Syria halted six drone attacks targeting their base at the Conoco oil field on Saturday, a security source said. The…

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How valuable is Elon Musk’s ‘charismatic’ leadership? That’s the 56 billion dollar question

How valuable is Elon Musk’s ‘charismatic’ leadership? That’s the 56 billion dollar question

Maybe the Tesla directors who agreed to pay Elon Musk US$56 billion were just feeling generous. Or maybe, as the judge who cancelled this “unfathomable” deal suggested, they really were “starry eyed” and swayed by…

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Ice ages were not as dry as we thought, according to surprising new Australian cave study

Ice ages were not as dry as we thought, according to surprising new Australian cave study

During ice ages, dry, frozen terrain extended over much of northern Europe, Asia and North America. Many plants and animals retreated from these desolate, harsh landscapes and sought refuge in pockets of more hospitable territory.…

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Oil prices rise amid ongoing Middle East hostilities By Investing.com

Oil prices rise amid ongoing Middle East hostilities By Investing.com

© REUTERS Investing.com — Oil prices were on pace to end the week higher on Friday, as ongoing violence in the Middle East showed little sign of abating after Israel rejected a ceasefire offer from Hamas.…

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why do you get interest payments when you have a bank account?

why do you get interest payments when you have a bank account?

Why do you get money back when you have a bank account? – Grace, aged nine, Belfast, Northern Ireland A bank is a place where people go to either borrow money or save the extra…

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Russia to onboard 17 more banks in digital ruble trials

Russia to onboard 17 more banks in digital ruble trials

The Bank of Russia has signed agreements with another 17 Russian lenders to join its trials for a central bank digital currency (CBDC), bringing the total to 30.  In a press statement on January 31,…

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Underground nuclear tests are hard to detect. A new method can spot them 99% of the time

Underground nuclear tests are hard to detect. A new method can spot them 99% of the time

Since the first detonation of an atomic bomb in 1945, more than 2,000 nuclear weapons tests have been conducted by eight countries: the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan…

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Biden taps Democrat Phillips as head of FERC energy regulator By Reuters

Biden taps Democrat Phillips as head of FERC energy regulator By Reuters

© Reuters. By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden has promoted Willie Phillips to head the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the White House said on Friday, as the panel gears up to issue…

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events like this are perfect for brand storytelling – unless companies get their messaging wrong

events like this are perfect for brand storytelling – unless companies get their messaging wrong

The Super Bowl – the championship game of America’s National Football League (NFL) – stands as one of the most lucrative annual showcases for big brands. With 115m viewers watching the game last year in…

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Desperate for Taylor Swift tickets? Here are cybersecurity tips to stay safe from scams

Desperate for Taylor Swift tickets? Here are cybersecurity tips to stay safe from scams

The global superstar Taylor Swift is bringing her Eras tour to Australia later this month, with sold-out shows in Sydney and Melbourne. With Swifties numbering in the thousands, fans who didn’t initially secure tickets are…

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