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Do poison pills work? A finance expert explains the anti-takeover tool that Twitter hopes will keep Elon Musk at bay

Do poison pills work? A finance expert explains the anti-takeover tool that Twitter hopes will keep Elon Musk at bay

Takeovers are usually friendly affairs. Corporate executives engage in top-secret talks, with one company or group of investors making a bid for another business. After some negotiating, the companies engaged in the merger or acquisition…

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plans for outer space hold the key to success

plans for outer space hold the key to success

Agenda 2063 is the African Union’s long-term framework for socio-economic development, regional integration and the preservation of history and culture. The agenda has 15 flagship projects. These have been identified as necessary for meeting the…

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Mexico’s president slams enhanced Texas border trucking inspections as ‘despicable’ By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Trucks wait in a queue to cross into the United States in the Jeronimo-Santa Teresa International Bridge connecting the city of Ciudad Juarez to Santa Teresa, Nuevo Mexico, after Texas Governor,…

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Russia faces first foreign default since 1918 – here’s how it could complicate Putin’s ability to wage war in Ukraine

Russia faces first foreign default since 1918 – here’s how it could complicate Putin’s ability to wage war in Ukraine

Russia may be on the cusp of its first default on its foreign debt since the Bolsheviks ousted Czar Nicholas II a century ago. On April 14, 2022, Moody’s Investors Service warned the country’s decision…

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BoE seeks partner to build public cloud environment

BoE seeks partner to build public cloud environment

The Bank of England is looking for a partner to help it design and build the systems needed to allow staff to tap into public cloud services. The BoE says it wants to tap into…

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What is that rash? Genetic fingerprints can help doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions more effectively

What is that rash? Genetic fingerprints can help doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions more effectively

Rashes can be thought of as a dysfunctional community of skin cells. Your skin harbors dozens of distinct cell types, including those that form blood vessels, nerves and the local immune system of the skin.…

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Oil prices rise on supply concerns as Ukraine crisis deepens By Reuters

Oil prices rise on supply concerns as Ukraine crisis deepens By Reuters

© Reuters. The chimneys of the Total Grandpuits oil refinery are seen just after sunset, southeast of Paris, France, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Monday…

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Plan to become a ‘cryptoassets hub’ may just be the UK government hedging its bets

Plan to become a ‘cryptoassets hub’ may just be the UK government hedging its bets

In a busy start to April 2022 for the British chancellor, Rishi Sunak announced his intention to make the UK a “global hub for cryptoassets technology”. Put simply, this means he wants the country to…

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Chemical traces in ancient West African pots show a diet rich in plants

Chemical traces in ancient West African pots show a diet rich in plants

West African cuisine is known for its distinct ingredients and flavours, often including a diverse range of plant foods. A traditional meal comprises a starchy staple cooked in a pot, served with a sauce prepared…

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Tunisia, others seek to limit damage after ship sinks carrying fuel By Reuters

Tunisia, others seek to limit damage after ship sinks carrying fuel By Reuters

6/6 © Reuters. Boats are seen off the coast of Gabes where a merchant fuel ship sank, Tunisia April 17, 2022. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi 2/6 By Tarek Amara TUNIS (Reuters) -Tunisia will work with other countries…

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