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Bahamas’ central bank will tell lenders to make CBDC available

Bahamas’ central bank will tell lenders to make CBDC available

Bahamas’ central bank will tell lenders to make CBDC available – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Governor says central bank will introduce measures over next two years amid low…

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Oil prices set for fourth weekly fall as demand concerns weigh By Reuters

Oil prices set for fourth weekly fall as demand concerns weigh By Reuters

By Shariq Khan (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Friday but were set for a fourth successive weekly decline, as signs of disappointing global fuel demand growth outweighed fears of supply disruptions. futures gained 62 cents,…

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Why ‘optimistic’ budgets and thinking about unusual expenses could transform your finances

Why ‘optimistic’ budgets and thinking about unusual expenses could transform your finances

Imagine staring at your bank statement, wondering how you’ve overspent again. You’ve tried budgeting apps, spreadsheets, the envelope system and even zero-based budgeting, but nothing sticks. Sounds familiar? If so, you’re not alone – and…

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Meta just launched the largest ‘open’ AI model in history. Here’s why it matters

Meta just launched the largest ‘open’ AI model in history. Here’s why it matters

In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), a battle is underway. On one side are companies that believe in keeping the datasets and algorithms behind their advanced software private and confidential. On the other are…

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Hess shares fall most in 20 months on lengthy new delay to Chevron sale By Reuters

Hess shares fall most in 20 months on lengthy new delay to Chevron sale By Reuters

HOUSTON (Reuters) – Shares in U.S. oil producer Hess (NYSE:) suffered their largest daily percentage drop in 20 months on Thursday on fallout from the lengthy new delay to its proposed sale to Chevron (NYSE:).…

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faster, higher, stronger – and more data-driven

faster, higher, stronger – and more data-driven

For the first post-COVID Olympics, there are some major changes now in place at the Paris 2024 Games. First of all, there are no physical tickets for visitors. All tickets are digital, but spectators can…

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Is the shallow pool in Paris really slowing Olympic swimmers down? Here’s what the science says

Is the shallow pool in Paris really slowing Olympic swimmers down? Here’s what the science says

There has been plenty of rain, sweat and tears shed at the Paris Olympics this week. But the pool at the heart of La Defénce Arena has suffered a drought of world records that has…

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Oil rises on risk of broadening Middle East conflict By Reuters

Oil rises on risk of broadening Middle East conflict By Reuters

By Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices rose during Asian trade on Thursday, extending gains from the previous session, after the killing of a Hamas leader in Iran raised the threat of a wider Middle…

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NRA legal judgment bans LaPierre but could signal the end of gun group’s fight with New York authorities

NRA legal judgment bans LaPierre but could signal the end of gun group’s fight with New York authorities

A New York judge on July 29, 2024, banned Wayne LaPierre, the former head of the National Rifle Association, from holding any paid position with the organization for a decade. The ruling came five months…

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What happens in an autopsy? A forensics expert explains

What happens in an autopsy? A forensics expert explains

Sometimes it’s unclear how or why a person died. A detailed examination of the body after death, known as an autopsy or postmortem, can help find answers. Despite what you may have seen on TV…

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