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Rare Six-Planet Alignment Set to Appear in February Night Sky
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Rare Six-Planet Alignment Set to Appear in February Night Sky

A rare celestial event known as a planetary parade, where six planets appear close together along the evening sky, is expected to be visible from many parts of the world in February 2026, peaking on 28 February.

TikTok Deal Finalised: U.S. Joint Venture Secures App’s Future Amid Security Concerns
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TikTok Deal Finalised: U.S. Joint Venture Secures App’s Future Amid Security Concerns

TikTok has finalised a long-awaited deal to divest its U.S. business, averting a potential nationwide ban and marking a major shift in how global tech platforms are regulated.

Prevent Germ Build-Up on Office Tech: Recommended Cleaning Routine
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Prevent Germ Build-Up on Office Tech: Recommended Cleaning Routine

Key workplace tech surfaces may carry hundreds of harmful bacteria, experts warn. Here’s how to diminish their negative impact on your health.

Gender Gap in VC and Investing: Women Founders Face Struggles
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Gender Gap in VC and Investing: Women Founders Face Struggles

Women remain underrepresented at all levels of the corporate ladder, particularly in senior leadership, where they hold just 29% of C-suite roles, according to McKinsey’s report. The report also highlights that women in entry-level positions are less likely than men to be encouraged to use AI, which may contribute to a gap in real-world usage.

U.S. Plans Expanded Pre-Travel Screening, Raising Stakes for Global Tourists
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U.S. Plans Expanded Pre-Travel Screening, Raising Stakes for Global Tourists

A proposed update to U.S. entry rules could significantly reshape how millions of visa-free travelers prepare for trips to the United States, tightening security while intensifying privacy concerns.

New Report Warns of a Growing Financial Crime Where Criminal Networks “Launder” Wildlife to Disguise Illicit Profits
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New Report Warns of a Growing Financial Crime Where Criminal Networks “Launder” Wildlife to Disguise Illicit Profits

A new RUSI report reveals that wildlife laundering has become a sophisticated financial crime used by criminal networks to mask illegal profits through seemingly legitimate businesses.

Green Money Meets Smart AI: How AI-Driven Sustainable Lending Is Taking Off
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Green Money Meets Smart AI: How AI-Driven Sustainable Lending Is Taking Off

Sustainable finance is going AI. Across the globe, financial institutions are starting to lean on artificial intelligence to power green lending: loans that only go to projects or firms committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. These AI-driven platforms help banks underwrite, monitor, and report on sustainability-linked loans with more speed, data, and transparency.

Maximizing Your Road Trip Organization With AI Travel Planner
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Maximizing Your Road Trip Organization With AI Travel Planner

If the idea of organizing a Christmas road trip stresses you out, an AI travel planner might be the holiday miracle you didn’t know you needed, turning chaotic planning into a cozy, custom journey in a few clicks.

Global Urban Green Space Declines While Nordic Cities Lead in Vegetation Coverage
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Global Urban Green Space Declines While Nordic Cities Lead in Vegetation Coverage

In just one year, the world lost green space of an area close to the size of Paris, but Nordic countries stand apart global trend, with half of their largest cities’ urban landscapes covered in trees and plants.

Outage at Cloudflare Disrupts Numerous Web Services
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Outage at Cloudflare Disrupts Numerous Web Services

PaySpace Magazine was one of the many global media and service providers to suffer from Cloudflare network disruptions outage.

Snap Inc. Strikes $400 Million Deal with Perplexity AI to Bring Conversational Search into Snapchat
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Snap Inc. Strikes $400 Million Deal with Perplexity AI to Bring Conversational Search into Snapchat

The deal will embed Perplexity “answer engine” directly within Snapchat chat interface, enabling users to ask questions and receive real-time, conversational responses drawn from verifiable sources without leaving the app.

Cómo Averiguar Cuál Es El Banco Emisor de Una Tarjeta de Crédito
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Cómo Averiguar Cuál Es El Banco Emisor de Una Tarjeta de Crédito

¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado qué banco ha emitido una tarjeta teniendo únicamente un número de tarjeta?

¿Cómo saber si me espían por la cámara de mi celular?
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¿Cómo saber si me espían por la cámara de mi celular?

Camfecting es una realidad de hoy y puede afectar a cualquier de 6.6 mil millones de gente en el mundo que tienen un celular. Su celular es una cosa que está contigo 24/7. Según el estudio que llevaron en febrero de 2021, casi la mitad de los encuestados dijeron que pasaron 5-6 horas en promedio con […]

OpenAI Atlas: Why You Need/Don’t Need? ChatGPT-Powered Web Browser
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OpenAI Atlas: Why You Need/Don’t Need? ChatGPT-Powered Web Browser

While you may have already used ChatGPT for information search, OpenAI’s new web browser, Atlas, comes with ChatGPT built in. Isn’t that convenient? Let’s take a closer look.

Governments Agree on Green Shipping Guidelines
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Governments Agree on Green Shipping Guidelines

The international maritime regulator has established new rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping practices and agreed on the penalties for those missing the set objectives.

Starbucks Coffee Price in Every Country (with infographic)
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Starbucks Coffee Price in Every Country (with infographic)

In 1971, the first Starbucks location opened in Seattle, Washington, at Pike Place Market. Its founders were three former students from the University of San Francisco, who initially sold freshly roasted coffee beans, teas, and spices from around the world. From these humble beginnings, Starbucks has grown to become the world’s largest coffeehouse chain, boasting […]

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