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Impeachment move was the product of bribery, stupid!*
The Manila Times
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June 8, 2025
YET all of the small-minded or mercenary commentators, the holier-than-thou in the ivory towers of the academe and in churches, want the Senate to pretend there was no crime of bribery involved, and to collaborate in the plot to remove Vice...
Succeeding from Anywhere: 5 Tips for Remote Product Managers
TechBullion
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June 8, 2025
Share Share Share Share Email The world of product management has shifted dramatically, and frankly, many traditional approaches just don’t cut it anymore when your team is scattered across different time zones. Source: Envato Remote product...
Rajasthan's Wild Aak Plant Turns Into Source Of Income Through Fabric Innovation
Free Press Journal
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June 8, 2025
Jaipur: Aak plant (Calotropis gigantea) grows on its own in the desert and is known as a weed which is cut and thrown away considered useless, but now it is emerging as a source of income in desert areas of Rajasthan as clothes are being made from...
Companies develop game-changing product that could address dangerous issue with popular foods: 'This is an unprecedented opportunity'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 8, 2025
"We're excited." by Nicole WesthoffJune 8, 2025 Photo Credit: Ginkgo Bioworks Does anyone really want chemicals in their food? Most people would say no, but manufacturers have added synthetic dyes to almost everything from candy to cereal since...
EU pledges $17bn to tackle water shortages as Austria innovates
CGTN
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June 8, 2025
02:08 The European Union has pledged to tackle water shortages and droughts by investing $17 billion via its European Investment Bank (EIB). The loans are set to finance projects that reduce water pollution, prevent water wastage and support...
Greggs makes subtle change to stores with thousands of customers set to benefit
Birmingham Live
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June 8, 2025
Greggs says "it sounds too good to be true" but added "we promise it’s real" as Pulled Pork Sandwiches have arrived at Greggs. Greggs has rolled out a subtle change to 20 bakeries - with fans of the bakery brand now able to get a brand-new item....
Crosstide Urges Firms to Innovate as 21% of CTOs Say Digital Transformation Has Slowed
The Fintech Times
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June 8, 2025
More than one in five CIOs and CTOs at enterprise companies (21 per cent) believe that their organisations’ road to digital transformation has been hit by a focus on short-term results over long-term strategy, according to new research. Through a...
AC vs fans: Know how much electricity your air conditioner really consumes
Asianet Newsable
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June 8, 2025
synopsis A 1-ton AC uses 1 to 1.5 units of electricity per hour. A 5-star AC used for 8 hours can consume 6.4 units, leading to a monthly bill of Rs 1500. This amount of electricity could power approximately 16 fans. With the arrival of summer,...
Sainsbury's announces major change to shop shelves as trial begins
Chronicle Live
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June 8, 2025
A trial scheme under way at a few leading supermarket stores could result in a big change in the way people shop. Sainsbury's has reportedly installed new technology in some of its larger stores which could signal the end of classic shopping...
Bank customer on the hook for fraudulent charges; TikTok blocks #SkinnyTok: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
CBC/Radio-Canada
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June 8, 2025
Miss something this week? Don't panic. CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. The bank insists he's responsible for fraudulent charges on his credit...
Sainsbury’s announces huge change to shelves that customers may notice soon
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 8, 2025
Sainsbury's supermarkets have announced a major change that shoppers may soon notice on store shelves. The classic British supermarket has become the latest grocer to trial electronic shelf-edge labels (ESLs) in an aim to modernise its stores and...
M&S to shut retail park store and build new foodhall three times the size
Stoke-on-Trent Live
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June 8, 2025
Retail giant M&S is shutting a retail park store - and replacing with a foodhall three times the size. The existing store - on Grand Junction Retail Park, in Crewe - is expected to close in 2027. The replacement M&S Food is due to open off Basford...
Across China: Innovation fuels NE China revitalization
Xinhua News Agency
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by Xinhua writer Yuan Quan SHENYANG, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Once the heartland of heavy industry and manufacturing in China, the northeastern provinces are often stereotyped as a rust-belt region. However, more local enterprises are now embracing...
Safe transport of dangerous goods starts with packaging
Packaging Gateway
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June 9, 2025
The safe transport of hazardous materials—commonly referred to as hazmat—relies heavily on the integrity and compliance of their packaging. Whether it’s flammable liquids, corrosive substances, or toxic chemicals, appropriate hazmat packaging is...
Consumers expect to spend $24 billion on Father’s Day
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal
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June 7, 2025
Spending for Father’s Day is expected to reach a record $24 billion this year, up 7.14% from a year ago and $1.1 billion ahead of the previous record set in 2023, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey. The survey found...
NCAA sports set to change forever with innovative model after $20.5M decision
The Mirror US
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June 8, 2025
The NCAA's monumental settlement with its five power conference leagues has forever altered the landscape of college sports, marking the first time student-athletes will receive payment from their institutions. Despite its roots in amateurism,...
Elephant House Expands into India via Reliance Retail Partnership
Lanka News Web
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June 8, 2025
By: Staff Writer June 08, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s renowned beverage brand, Elephant House, has entered the Indian market in a landmark move through a strategic partnership with Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Group. This collaboration sees the...
Educationist identifies innovative solution to Nigeria’s educational challenges
Business Day
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June 8, 2025
An educationist has stressed the need for innovative online learning platforms to tackle the challenges of overcrowded classrooms, high transportation costs, rising insecurity and limited access to qualified tutors in the country. Adeniyi Ajayi,...
Introducing the Packaging Gateway Excellence Awards 2025
Packaging Gateway
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June 9, 2025
The Packaging Gateway Excellence Awards celebrate the industry’s greatest achievements and innovations. The programme provides a platform to recognise companies that are driving change. Our programme is designed to highlight excellence within the...
Major retail chain with 124 stores confirms popular branch to shut in weeks
The Sun
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June 8, 2025
A MAJOR DIY retailer has launched a huge closing down sale as it prepares to close one of its branches in weeks. The Hobbycraft store in Imperial Park, Bristol, has confirmed that it will close its doors for good on June 21. 1 Hobbycraft will...