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The mysterious necklace contained around 300 carats of diamonds

Mysterious Diamond-laden Necklace Fetches $4.8 Mn In Geneva Auction

A mysterious diamond-laden necklace with possible links to a scandal that contributed to the downfall of Marie Antoinette, sold for $4.8 million at an auction in Geneva Wednesday.

Alcaraz Beats Rublev To Open ATP Finals Account, Ruud Misses Last Four Chance

Carlos Alcaraz struggled with illness before the match but beat Andrey Rublev at the ATP Finals

Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev, while Casper Ruud missed an early chance to reach the semi-finals after losing in straight sets to Alexander Zverev.

Lunchables Pulled from Public School Lunches Due to Plummeting Demand After Damning Report on Harmful Ingredients

Months after Consumer Trends revealed Lunchables contained high levels of sodium and lead, Kraft Heinz has pulled them from the National School Lunch Program, citing low demand.

BIWC Group: Unveiling the Shadows of corporate deception

In the cutthroat world of business, trust can often be elusive, and it can take a team of skilled professionals to expose deception and protect the innocent. This is where BIWC Group enters the stage; a business intelligence agency led by ex-Israeli special forces with a global network of contacts and an almost endless outreach.

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A Grubhub delivery person rides in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., May 9, 2022.

Wonder Buys GrubHub At Stunning Discount

Just Eat Takeaway agreed to sell Grubhub to Wonder Group for $650 million, after paying $7.3 billion for it in 2020.

Marques and LaMar have written a book about the experience and their second album is due out next year

US Death Row Inmate Stages Jazz Protest For Release In London Court

Some of Britain's most notorious cases have been tried at London's Old Bailey, including those attracting the death penalty until the punishment was abolished in the 1960s.

Social Democrat Chancellor Olaf Scholz's motley alliance with the Greens and Free Democrats collapsed a week ago

Germany's Embattled Scholz Trades Blows With Rivals As Election Looms

Germany's embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz, mired in a government crisis, traded blows with his rivals Wednesday in combative parliament speeches as all sides ready for elections in February.

Waymo robotaxi service is available for driverless rides in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco

Waymo's Robotaxi Service In L.A. Won't Service One Major Destination

While anyone in Los Angeles can book a trip with Waymo there are limitations such as it doesn't provide a ride to airports or trips on the highway.

US consumer inflation picked up on the back of a rise in shelter costs

US Consumer Inflation Rises In October On Higher Housing Costs

US consumer inflation edged higher last month spurred by an increase in housing costs, according to government data published Wednesday, complicating the US Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest rates.

Tech giants in the AI race have been spending billions of dollars for GPUs made by Nvidia, considered a leader when it comes to chips that power the technology

Nvidia, SoftBank Pilot World's First AI-powered 5G Telecom Network

Nvidia and Softback piloted the highly advanced AI and 5G telecom network.

Waymo Opens Robotaxi Service To All In Los Angeles, Marking Biggest Expansion Yet

Waymo expands its robotaxi service in Los Angeles, marking the biggest expansion it has made.

Volkswagen is planning an unprecedented restructuring that could include thousands of job cuts

Volkswagen And Rivian Launch Joint Venture Valued At $5.8 Billion

With this venture, the two companies plan to bring "best-in-class software technology" and "next-generation electrical architecture" for future electric vehicles of the companies. The deal will cover various kinds of vehicles, which would also include subcompact cars.

India's Supreme Court last month ruled that clean air was a fundamental human right, ordering both the central government and state-level authorities to take action

Toxic Smog Smothering India's Capital Smashes WHO Limit

Residents of India's capital New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.

7-Eleven is the world's biggest convenience store chain, with around 85,000 outlets worldwide

7-Eleven Owner Announces Counter-bid To Foreign Buyout

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Wednesday its founding family had offered a counter-bid to a takeover attempt by Canadian convenience store rival Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT).

Map of Indonesia locating Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the island of Flores

Airlines Around Asia Ground Bali Flights After Volcano Erupts

Airlines in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia and Singapore cancelled flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Wednesday, after a nearby volcano catapulted an ash tower miles into the sky.

While in Peru, the Chinese leader will also inaugurate South America's first Chinese-funded port in Chancay

China's Xi Heads To Peru For APEC Meeting Shrouded In Trump Fears

Chinese leader Xi Jinping headed to Peru on Wednesday, bound for a meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) organisation leaders overshadowed by fears of renewed global trade tensions under Donald Trump.

EV battery cells at an Indonesian plant, PT HLI Green Power in Karawang, West Java, seen on August 28, 2024

German Lithium Plant Hopes To Turbo-charge Europe's EV Makers

Electric vehicles need batteries, and most batteries are made with lithium, a critical material European automakers are chasing as they face tough competition from China.

Traders are awaiting the release of US inflation data, which could play a role in the Federal Reserve's thinking ahead of next month's monetary policy meeting

Asian Markets Extend Losses As Trump Fears Build

Asian markets fell again Wednesday as traders fret over the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on the Chinese and global economies, with fears that his policies could also reignite US inflation.

England interim manager Lee Carsley attends a training session. He will return to his job in charge of the Under-21s when Thomas Tuchel takes over in January

France, Italy And Portugal Target Nations League Quarters

France, Italy and Portugal lead the teams attempting to secure a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, while England's promotion hopes have been hit by a series of withdrawals.

Trump was dogged by accusations of profiting off the presidency during his first term

Trump Presidency Raises Fresh Conflict Of Interest Concerns

Donald Trump's impending White House return poses questions once again about conflicts of interest related to his business empire, with new cryptocurrency and other ventures raising fresh concerns.

The family of Jack Teixeira attended the sentencing of the US airman, convicted of orchestrating the most damaging leak of intelligence in a decade

US Airman Who Leaked Classified Documents Jailed For 15 Years

The US airman who admitted to leaking a trove of classified Pentagon documents that revealed Washington apparently spied on allies and doubted Ukraine's military strength was jailed for 15 years on Tuesday.

The euro hit a one-year dollar low on Tuesday, dropping below $1.06

Global Stocks Slip As Markets Take Post-US Election Breather

A stocks rally following Donald Trump's US election win lost steam Tuesday as traders looked to consolidate recent gains, sending major indices lower on both sides of the Atlantic.