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UK eyes third Heathrow runway in growth takeoff bid
Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves is on Wednesday expected to announce controversial plans for a third runway at London's Heathrow airport as the Labour government seeks to kickstart economic growth.
Asian markets track Wall St bounce as Fed decision looms
Asian markets rose in holiday-thinned trade Wednesday, tracking a rally on Wall Street, where tech titans led by Nvidia recovered some of their hefty losses a day earlier as worries over Chinese AI startup DeepSeek subsided.
Facing Bolivia's economic crunch with toy houses, fake banknotes
For a month every year, thousands of Bolivians throng the stalls of an unusual market in La Paz, shopping for tiny toy houses and wads of fake cash -- substitutes for the real-life objects their hearts desire. I bought the little house with faith, and within a few years, I bought my (real) house."
Who might buy TikTok in the US?
As the clock ticks down on TikTok's 75-day reprieve from divesting from its Chinese owners or being banned in the United States, several contenders are in the running. Musk has criticized the potential ban, arguing that "it is not just about TikTok, it is about censorship and government control!"
Just In: Hope rises as Tinubu acknowledges African Development Bank's $1.1 billion, details emerge
Hope among state actors increased on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu acknowledged the African Development Bank's whopping $1.1 billion.
2027: Atiku’s aide fires Tinubu's spokesman for knocking El-Rufai over APC criticism
Atiku Abubakar’s aide has reacted after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's spokesperson tackled Mallam Nasir El-Rufai over the ex-governor's criticism of the APC.
JAMB announces UTME 2025 registration, examination dates
The leading Nigerian examination body, JAMB, has announced the UTME 2025 registration and test dates. JAMB also disclosed the mock examination date.
Starbucks profits fall but points to progress in turnaround
Starbucks reported lower profits Tuesday in results that still topped expectations as the company's new CEO described various pilot program tests to reinvigorate the chain. Starbucks is also experimenting with algorithms that can improve efficiency in the production of drinks ordered through the company's smartphone app, Niccol said.
14-year-old school girl kidnapped while returning from school speaks about what happened
14-year-old Mariam dreams of returning to education amid insecurity and mass kidnappings. UNICEF reports 18.3 million out-of-school children in Nigeria.
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