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Meta AI sharing and reuse Instagram
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Gemini Spark, AI’s real money fears, and Tilly Norwood

Cognitive warmup. First things first, and I’m assuming you are on Instagram, is safeguarding your photos from AI. What happened, in typically sneaky Meta behaviour,…

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Craft-store chain Michael’s is expanding its selection of under-$10 offerings.
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How $9.99 Became the Most Compelling Price in Retail

There’s a magic number that makers of everyday goods are obsessed with: $9.99. Craft-store chain Michael’s is expanding its selection of under-$10 offerings. Just a…

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Despite significant non-corporate tax refunds, net direct tax collections in the period also jumped year-on-year by 16.4% to  ₹6.51 lakh crore (Representational/Unsplash)
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Govt’s gross direct tax collections see 16.11% year-on-year jump till July 13

The Centre’s gross direct tax collections in 2026-27 up to July 13 saw a 16.11% year-on-year growth to around ₹7.74 lakh crore driven by higher…

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Red Bull continues to spend around 30% of sales on marketing—more than €3bn ($3.4bn) last year. Coca-Cola, the world leader in soft drinks, spends around 10% and Monster 7.5%. (AFP FILE)
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How high can Red Bull fly?

CAn Red Bull give die Mannschaft wiiings? After Germany was bundled out of the World Cup by Paraguay on June 29th the national football federation…

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The company hopes the new initiatives will help Indian developers, startups and enterprises embrace frontier and agentic AI. (Official image)
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Google bets on India’s agentic AI future with new education, health push

Google has, in India, announced a number of new initiatives underlined by artificial intelligence (AI) as a continuation of the tech giant’s commitment to India’s…

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The Apple logo is illuminated at a store in Munich (AP )
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iPhone 18 Pro expected market launch date: Apple to launch its first foldable phone this year?

Apple is reportedly set to unveil its first foldable iPhone this year, while a redesigned 20th anniversary iPhone and camera-equipped AI AirPods are currently said…

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China’s foie gras frenzy came out of a push to find sustainable industries for rural villages.
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Forget France: China Is the New Foie Gras Champion

When Nadia Meliani moved to Beijing a decade ago to open a French restaurant, she didn’t expect China to become a global hub for foie…

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As July marks peak tax season, many receive their income tax refunds. This article reveals how to turn that refund into a financial game-changer. Rather than splurging, find out how to use this influx wisely to pay off debts, bolster your emergency fund, and invest for the future.
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Financial planning: Received your Income Tax Refund? Here is how to make the most of it

July is when most salaried individuals file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs). The last date for filing ITR for individuals who don’t need an audit…

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With the recent launch of new Large and Midcap Mutual Funds, investors are faced with a strategic choice. This article explores what these funds offer, their performance over the last decade, and provides insights on whether they are a sound investment option for long-term wealth creation. (iStock)
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Should you invest in large and midcaps through a single Large & Midcap MF scheme?

Recently, 2 AMCs launched NFOs for their large and midcap funds. The Wealth Mutual Fund Company launched the Large and Midcap Fund NFO in the…

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The negative momentum follows a sharp escalation in the Middle East after the collapse of the hard-won United States-Iran ceasefire, an event that instantly disrupted crucial global energy corridors. (REUTERS/Representational)
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Sensex, Nifty tumble as oil prices weigh on markets amid fresh US-Iran strikes

Indian markets started the week with a sharp decline amid fresh geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, consequently contributing to rising crude oil prices….

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