The Austin 7 is back – a short history of the iconic British car that changed the automotive industry

In perhaps one of the greatest brand comeback stories in automotive since the Fiat 500 in 2007, British car company Austin announced the return of the Austin Arrow. Its name is an unashamed reference to one of the most memorable Austin 7 models – first introduced in the 1920s the Arrow was the original “everyman […]

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Supply chain issues set to continue despite Gaza ceasefire

The world’s major shipping companies say they won’t be sending vessels back to the Red Sea any time soon despite a pledge by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen not to attack them as long as the ceasefire in Gaza holds. French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM said in a statement on January 25 that […]

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Despite Challenges in Revenue, Intel’s Figures Shows Progress, Optimism

Intel’s Q4 2024 Financial Results Show Mixed Performance Amid Strategic Shifts Intel’s financial performance for the fourth quarter and full-year 2024 reflects a period of mixed results, prompting cautious optimism among analysts. Despite a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings, Intel’s focus on cost reduction and strategic efforts to streamline its product portfolio are seen […]

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US Regulator Blocks HP’s $14 Billion Juniper Acquisition, Citing Antitrust Concerns

Hewlett Packard’s (HP) ambitious $14 billion (A$22.5 billion) deal to acquire networking giant Juniper has hit a major roadblock, as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) moved to block the merger on the grounds of anti-competitive risks. The DOJ’s concerns center on the potential creation of a duopoly in the U.S. enterprise-grade wireless networking market, […]

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Tariffs on Canadian Minerals Could Undermine U.S. National Security and Economic Efforts

As the United States accelerates its push to secure critical minerals and reduce dependency on China, looming tariffs on Canadian minerals threaten to derail these efforts. Canada is the largest source of mineral imports to the U.S., providing essential materials such as uranium, aluminum, nickel, copper, and steel, all of which are critical for national […]

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Executive Order to the State Department Sideswipes Freedom Tools, Threatens Censorship Resistance, Privacy, and Anonymity of Millions

In the first weeks of the Trump Administration, we have witnessed a spate of sweeping, confusing, and likely unconstitutional executive orders, including some that have already had devastating human consequences. EFF is tracking many of them, as well as other developments that impact digital rights.  Right now, we want to draw attention to one of […]

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Rachael Reeves’ route to economic growth is a slow one – and there are no guarantees voters will be patient enough

After six months of talking down the economy and warning of tough times ahead, the UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has changed her tune. She is now much more optimistic about Britain’s economic prospects and has announced a raft of measures including major pension reforms designed to unlock cash to boost growth and productivity. But Labour’s […]

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From policy to progress: UN deputy chief Mohammed outlines path for Africa’s clean energy transformation

“Access to electricity is not just a matter of convenience; it is a fundamental human right that underpins economic growth, education, healthcare, and gender equality,” Ms. Mohammed told African Heads of State attending the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.   The Summit brought together African leaders and development partners to […]

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Gold Shipment Surge to US: $82 Billion Stockpile Amid Trade Tensions

A notable shift in global gold markets has emerged as the United States sees a significant surge in bullion shipments, prompting concerns about a growing shortage of gold in London. Traders have accumulated a substantial stockpile of gold in New York, estimated at $82 billion, primarily driven by fears surrounding potential tariffs under the Trump […]

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