On Friday, Rakuten and German telecommunications company 1&1 unveiled a mobile network using a novel architecture, signaling Rakuten's efforts to improve its struggling mobile division amidst increasing debts. (Photo: Rakuten)
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Rakuten and 1&1 launch Europe’s first virtualized 5G network

  • Post Date 12/08/2023

In a groundbreaking move, Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten, often likened to Amazon, has partnered with German telecommunications player 1&1 to launch Europe’s first fully virtualized [more…]

The Starbucks boycott prompted RHB Bank to advise investors to sell their shares in Berjaya Food due to a 24% decline in stock price. (Photo: Inform Malaysia)
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Investing & Markets Malaysia

Starbucks boycott in Malaysia sends Berjaya Food down

  • Post Date 12/08/2023

In a startling development, the ongoing boycott of Starbucks in Malaysia has triggered a series of cascading effects, leading financial institutions to issue warnings and [more…]

The FDA's approval of Casgevy, a gene-editing treatment developed by Vertex and CRISPR, marks a significant advancement in treating sickle cell disease, impacting around 100,000 Americans with an estimated cost of $2 million per patient. (Photo: MedTech Alert)
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Health & Fitness U.S.

FDA grants groundbreaking approval for Casgevy, a revolutionary gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease

  • Post Date 12/08/2023

In a monumental stride forward in medical science, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for the first gene-editing treatment for sickle [more…]

Dec. 7, 2023 - Jon Rahm's anticipated signing with LIV Golf is poised to potentially revive the ongoing conflict within professional golf. (Photo: Irish Independent)
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Jon Rahm to join LIV Golf, igniting golf’s civil war

  • Post Date 12/07/2023

In a surprising turn of events, golf fans worldwide are bracing for a seismic shift in the professional golf landscape as Jon Rahm, the world [more…]

Dec. 6, 2023 - Amazon informed users that it will cease accepting Venmo as a payment method starting January 10, as conveyed in a notice sent to Amazon customers. (Photo: Shutterstock | Amazon)
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Technology U.S.

Amazon’s unexpected decision to drop Venmo marks a significant change in its accepted payment methods

  • Post Date 12/07/2023

In a surprising turn of events, Amazon has notified its users that it will cease accepting Venmo as a payment method starting January 10. This [more…]

The tournament, featuring 16 nations, is set to take place across 14 cities in the United States, commencing with Argentina's opening match in Atlanta on June 20 and concluding with the final in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 14. (Photo: Copa America)
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Copa América 2024 heralds a worldwide soccer spectacle arriving in the United States

  • Post Date 12/07/2023

In a thrilling turn of events, the United States is set to become the host country for the 48th edition of the Copa América, with [more…]

Dec. 6, 2023 - AbbVie announced its acquisition of neuroscience drugmaker Cerevel Therapeutics for approximately $8.7 billion, with the deal structured to entail a payment of $45 per share. (Photo: Dado Ruvic | Reuters)
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Business U.S.

AbbVie boosts neuroscience portfolio with $8.7 billion acquisition of Cerevel Therapeutics

  • Post Date 12/07/2023

In a strategic move to fortify its position in the neuroscience drug market, AbbVie announced on Wednesday its plan to acquire Cerevel Therapeutics for a [more…]

TuSimple Holdings, an autonomous trucking company, plans to shut down its US operations and reduce its remaining workforce in the country by 75 percent. (Photo: TuSimple)
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China Technology U.S.

Autonomous trucking TuSimple to wind down U.S. operations amid global restructuring

  • Post Date 12/06/2023

In a significant development, autonomous trucking company TuSimple Holdings has announced its decision to wind down operations in the United States, cutting 75 percent of [more…]