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15.11 / 07:19
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Twitter
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What is Bluesky; Why is Twitter founder's rival app for Elon Musk's X crashing?
Elon Musk has been the biggest beneficiary of Donald Trump's win in United States' elections, however, his social media platform X is now witnessing an exodus with celebrities and news organisations moving to Twitter founder's Jack Dorsey app. Among the largest beneficiaries of that desire is Bluesky, a rival service that has gained more than 1 million new users in the week since the election, a company spokesperson, Emily Liu, said Tuesday. The majority of the new users live in the United States, Canada and Britain, she added. «We're seeing increased activity levels across all different forms of engagement,» she said in an email.
15.11 / 06:41
Racing
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Vaccines
Trump names RFK Jr., anti-vaccine activist, as U.S. health secretary
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he is nominating anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, putting him in charge of a massive agency that oversees everything from drug, vaccine and food safety to medical research and the social safety net programs Medicare and Medicaid.
15.11 / 06:07
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Citi
Platform
security
Mobile
social
innovations
India mobility opportunity massive, underpenetrated; have barely scratched surface: Uber
Uber India and South Asia Prabhjeet Singh has said, terming it an «incredibly important market» that presents a multi-decadal opportunity for the ride-hailing platform. Singh told PTI that mobility opportunity in India is «massive» and «underpenetrated». The company believes it has «barely scratched the surface» despite the strong line-up of products and services and the robust growth. «There is so much more to be done even though we are growing leaps and bounds,» the top honcho of Uber India said. The mobility giant will continue to bring cutting-edge innovation to the market and also take India-first innovations to the rest of the world, he emphasised.
15.11 / 00:39
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Diversity
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inclusion
International
Diversity and inclusion: A growing factor in mergers and acquisitions
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Driven by global standards and practices, companies engaged in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are increasingly placing strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies when evaluating potential deals, especially when it comes to cross-border deals. “Today, deals are getting delayed if certain aspects are not in order.
14.11 / 20:35
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Digital
Assurant
Strategy
Experts
PAM
social
Jannik Sinner qualifies for semis at ATP Finals while Taylor Fritz has to wait after beating De Minaur
Jannik Sinner became the first player to advance to the semifinals at the ATP Finals on Thursday. U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz, meanwhile, needs to wait to find out if he's in or out. Sinner was assured of a spot in the last four after Fritz rallied past Alex de Minaur 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 in their group. Sinner won his opening two matches and plays Daniil Medvedev later. Last year, Sinner lost the final to Novak Djokovic, who pulled out injured this year.
14.11 / 20:35
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UPS
Digital
PAM
show
social
Videos
Mass no-show: The bride whose empty wedding video went viral on social media is now deleting her friends
Kalina Marie made the decision to inform her followers of the events leading up to the day after viewers conjectured that there must be more to the story and asked how it could have reached that point without her knowledge, as quoted in a report by The New York Post. The pandemic prevented her and her husband, who have been together for nine years, from getting married when they had planned to after they became engaged in 2019.
14.11 / 20:25
Dogecoin
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Target
Election
Doge
social
Department
Dogecoin Price Levels to Watch After Post-Election Rally
Dogecoin (DOGEUSD) has been one of the biggest gainers following the election of Donald Trump last week, and the cryptocurrency meme coin got another boost this week when the president-elect announced the creation of a new agency that carries the acronym DOGE.
14.11 / 19:07
Cooper
Strategy
economy
RAI
country
social
innovations
Use Vedic wisdom to do better with lesser resources:Navi Radjou
frugal innovation and it can use the millennium-old Vedic wisdom to build the frugal economy that truly benefits people, society and the planet, Navi Radjou, management thinker and author of 'The Frugal Economy' said at the event. «Let's apply the three Dharmic principles of cooperation, distribution and regeneration to achieve both Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and Viksit Bharat (developed India),» he said. The Puducherry-born author said that Indians need to bravely stretch the limits of imagination to develop the country.
14.11 / 11:35
COST
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Tesla
SpaceX
President
social
Investigations
Elon Musk says he and Trump have 'mandate to delete' regulations. Ethics laws could limit Musk role
Choosing billionaire Elon Musk to be what President-elect Donald Trump calls “our cost cutter” for the U.S. government, is not the first time an American president has empowered a business tycoon to look for ways to dramatically cut federal regulations
14.11 / 10:15
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Platform
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Experts
PAM
social
Features
Uber rolls out incentives, new features to make drivers' experience 'safer'
Ride-hailing app Uber on Thursday announced a host of new features such as SOS integration, helmet selfie and women rider preference for female drivers — all aimed at making experience for million-plus drivers on its platform «safer, easier and fairer». Further, in support of the government's Code on Social Security (CoSS), which seeks to provide a safety net for gig workers, Uber announced the promotion of registrations on the e-Shram portal, which is a unified database for gig workers and unorganised workers. To encourage participation and accelerate such registrations, Uber is offering cash incentives to the first 10,000 drivers who register on the portal. Key enhancements for drivers include SOS integration, helmet selfie, women rider preference for female drivers, and audio recording, as also upfront tipping, instant payments, and mentorship program.
14.11 / 10:15
markets
COST
UPS
Experts
PAM
country
social
Borderless Europe fights brain drain as talent heads north
Portugal to its richer European neighbours in the quest for a better-paid job once he completes his master's degree in Lisbon. But tax breaks proposed by Portugal's government for young workers — up to a temporary 100% income tax exemption in some cases — plus help with housing are making him think twice. «Previous governments left young people behind,» said Monteiro, 23, who is studying engineering and industrial management at the Higher Technical Institute in the Portuguese capital. «The country needs us and we want to stay but we need to see signs from the government that they are implementing policies that will help.»
14.11 / 09:43
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Progressive
Research
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social
International
Why China banned international adoptions
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The announcement came at a routine press briefing on September 5th. Mao Ning, a foreign-ministry spokesperson, said China was grateful for the “desire and love" of the foreign families who wanted to adopt Chinese children.
14.11 / 07:21
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security
economy
Sustainability
Food
community
social
Restoring land is critical for India’s economy and food security: Osama Faqeeha, UNCCD’s COP16 advisor
security of the nation. The agricultural sector, which supports over 50% of India’s workforce, is especially vulnerable to land degradation.
14.11 / 00:09
Provident
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President
country
social
Relationships
International
Nigeria signs $1.2 billion deal with Chinese state-owned company to revamp key gas plant
Nigeria has inked a $1.2 billion deal with a Chinese firm to revitalize a gas processing facility, a move that officials say could propel the African country to a leading position in aluminum production
14.11 / 00:09
14.11 / 00:09
markets
UPS
Food
pandemic
social
trump tariffs
A study says the global luxury goods market will shrink in 2025. Trump tariffs could make it worse
Global sales of personal luxury goods are forecast to shrink next year for the first time since the Great Recession in 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic
13.11 / 21:23
markets
Digital
Fallout
Experts
PAM
social
Elon Musk and Donald Trump to fallout in the future? CNN contributor says the President elect may not be willing to share spotlight with Tesla CEO
The tension stems from both men's overwhelming need for attention. Swisher noted that Elon Musk needs a lot of attention and Trump would be irritated by that. She also compared Musk's petulance to that of Trump, saying, that she does not think Trump’s going to like the attention that Elon is going to grab for himself. Also Read: Newlywed’s nightmare: Bride and groom walk up to an empty venue; couple heartbroken as incident goes viral on social media, what went wrong?
13.11 / 21:23
markets
Strategy
Election
Experts
PAM
social
reports
Guest who does not want to go home? Reports say, post Donald Trump victory in U.S election, Elon Musk hasn't left Mar-a-Lago
Elon Musk has become a prominent figure in US President- elect Donald Trump's post-election activities while he is pretty frequently visiting Mar-a-Lago and engaging quite closely with Donald Trump and everyone. According to DailyBeast, Elon Musk has been dining with Donald Trump and his family while also participating in discussions with world leaders and influencing staffing decisions for the upcoming administration. DailyBeast reported that in spite of not holding an official position, Elon Musk's presence has raised eyebrows among Donald Trump's transition team while Elon Musk is being perceived as the ‘guest who wouldn’t leave’. Also Read: Silo Season 2: Check out release date, time, where to watch, episode schedule, plot and cast
13.11 / 21:23
13.11 / 19:25
markets
MET
Digital
PAM
social
Schools
Article 370 won't be restored, says Amit Shah
Amit Shah on Wednesday said that even if former prime minister Indira Gandhi comes from heaven, Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir will not be restored. Even four generations of Rahul Gandhi won't be able to give reservation to Muslims, he added. "Congress has done appeasement their entire life. Isn't Kashmir ours? Didn't Modi do good by removing Article 370? Congress has now passed a resolution that they want Article 370 back. I want to tell them that even if Indira Gandhi comes down from heaven, she will not be able to bring back Article 370," Shah said while speaking at a campaign rally in Dhule.
13.11 / 18:27
markets
Digital
Citizens
Election
Experts
social
Interviews
Did Nancy Pelosi say that Donald Trump will be impeached before he gets elected? Here's the truth
Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House, said Democrats would impeach Donald Trump «before he gets elected» has been debunked. This rumor, which circulated on Threads and other social media platforms, is false. A spokesperson for Pelosi confirmed that she made no such statement. Here’s the truth behind this viral claim.
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