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Why Magic Johnson believes Dodgers' World Series success is good for baseball
TORONTO — Beneath his feet, confetti decorated the turf. Behind him, the video boards congratulated his team on its latest championship. The Dodgers owner who lives and breathes championships smiled broadly. Magic Johnson always does, of course....
Retail apocalypse... not now
Remember when we all thought malls — and by extension brick-and-mortar retail — were obsolete? As someone with more fluency in French than I possess might say, “Au contraire, mon frère.” Like many pandemic-era trends that turned out to be far more...
Success Story: From Baroda dreams to global SEO leadership: a Chandigarh couple’s journey
From the sandstone city of Baroda to the suburbs of Chandigarh, from double incomes and hope to a lean, boot-strapped start-up and then a global SEO leader, the story of Webomaze is one of focus, adaptability and staying rooted while reaching for...
Customer scams Swiggy Instamart for refunds, exposed by friend in viral Reddit post
A man turned to Reddit seeking advice on how to report his friend for what he described as a dishonest and unethical practice involving Swiggy Instamart deliveries. In a post on r/swiggy, he shared that his friend in Bengaluru deliberately...
Successful police operation in Rio de Janeiro may expose narco-Ukrainian connection
The exchange of training and equipment with drug trafficking cartels could impact the fragile local democracies. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su The state government of Rio de Janeiro, led by Governor...
Report card: Grading Auburn football’s performance against Kentucky
In one of the worst losses in Auburn football history, Kentucky left Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday night with a 10-3 victory. Auburn coach Hugh Freeze, begging for mercy from fans, voiced his frustrations postgame about his team’s inability to...
World's smallest 65W charger is just $35 for Halloween
Deal Tiny MacBook charger hits super low price. Contributor, Macworld NOV 2, 2025 3:55 am PST Image: Rolling Square It’s almost spooky how small the Rolling Square Supertiny is for a full-bodied 65W charger that’s perfect for a speedy charge of...
World's largest φ530 mm cross-rolling steel pipe mill goes into production in China
Production site Photo: Courtesy of Taiyuan Heavy Machinery Group Co The world's largest φ530mm in diameter Assel skew-rolling pipe production line, designed and manufactured by Taiyuan Heavy Machinery Group Co has been successfully put into...
Metcash puts data and AI to work to strengthen independent retail loyalty
Metcash is sharpening its data and AI capabilities to strengthen loyalty across its independent retail network, with Chief Information Officer for Food and Liquor, Brian Townshend, stressing that technology must amplify, not replace, the personal...
ET Startup Awards 2025: Myntra must become ‘AI-first’ to win India’s 400 million GenZ consumers, says CEO Nandita Sinha
Myntra chief executive Nandita Sinha said the 400 million GenZ consumers are disrupting the fashion segment for the company and that the ecommerce platform is prepping for an artificial intelligence (AI)-led shopping experience to build for the...
Glasgow restaurant hits back at delivery customers saying 'refund requests are killing us'
A Glasgow diner has told how they are being bombarded with refund requests from customers for 'uncooked cheese rolls' and claims food wasn't delivered. Rowans Deli, which has been operating for over 40 years, are facing up to 30 refund requests a...
What To Expect in Markets This Week: AMD, Palantir, Pharmaceutical and Tech Earnings; Private-Sector Employment Report
Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images Advanced Micro Devices will report earnings amid investor optimism over its AI products. Tech firms will likely command the spotlight during this week’s earnings calendar, though pharmaceuticals and gig economy...
Interview: Zimbabwean exporter sees CIIE as gateway to Chinese market for horticultural products
HARARE, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE) offers a gateway for Zimbabwean horticultural products to enter the Chinese market, enabling local businesses to directly connect with Chinese buyers and partners, a...
Best VA Services (2025): Wing Assistant Recognized for Reliability and Scalability by Consumer365
NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As companies increasingly rely on virtual staffing to handle day-to-day operations, Consumer365 has recognized Wing Assistant in its Best VA Services (2025) report for the platform’s reliability, structure,...
Bundle launches Nigeria’s first Loyalty Rewards Festival to redefine customer appreciation
Bundle, a leading digital platform, has unveiled Nigeria’s first-ever Loyalty Rewards Festival, a two-day celebration of customer appreciation and brand connection. The event, tagged the “Bundle Rewards Festival”, will take place on December 8 and...
eXtra expands presence in Oman with opening of 4th retail store
United Electronics Company (eXtra), the leading consumer electronics and home appliance retailer in the region, has expanded its presence in Oman with the opening of its fourth store. The new Nizwa outlet marks eXtra’s first presence in the Al...
The surprisingly scandalous world of knitting: From yarn dyers faking their own deaths to wars on woke and 'scam festivals'
The act of knitting might conjure serene scenes of grandmothers with balls of yarn at their feet as their needles click away they chat over pots of tea. But for those in the know, the world of knitting is filled with scandal and drama. From fake...
Why CBS reportedly fired legendary South African journalist Debora Patta
Fan-favourite South African journalist and TV producer Debora Patta has reportedly been let go by CBS Patta, who worked for South Africa's news channel eNCA, worked for the United States news channel for over a decade South Africans and fans of...
The Buzz About Blue Honey: A Greek Innovation Hopes to Take the World by Storm
The Cyano blue honey is prepared to storm the American market. Credit: It’s Alive Consumers are accustomed to honey in shades of yellow, blonde, or gold. However, an innovative Greek product is changing that, introducing a vivid blue hue, packing...
Two IAS coaching institutes fined Rs 8 lakh each for false success claims
Dikshant IAS and Abhimanu IAS, two well-known civil services coaching institutes, have been fined 8 lakh each by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices. The action was taken under...