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Anglo American has rejected an acquisition proposal put forth by BHP Group on Friday, stating that the offer significantly undervalues their company and its future prospects. The bid was announced by Australia-based mining giant BHP yesterday in the form of a stock takeover deal worth £31.1 billion ($38.9 billion). This move would have resulted…
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The classic British seaside treat known as “rock” is facing threats from cheap imports flooding the market from China, causing local manufacturers in Blackpool, a popular resort town on England’s northwest coast, to cry foul. For over 100 years, rock has been a staple of the country’s coastal resorts and even served as a…
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The US Supreme Court is set to review a legal dispute between Oregon and homeless rights groups which has major implications for West Coast cities’ abilities to tackle sprawling tent encampments. A suit originally brought against Grants Pass by activist Debra Blake, who claimed the city was fining people for sleeping outside in an…
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Navigating the Financial Future of Restricted Stock Units: A Guide for Employees As more companies grant restricted stock units (RSUs) to middle management positions rather than just senior executives, it becomes crucial to create a comprehensive financial plan when receiving equity compensation from your employer. In fact, according to data from the National Association…
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As an unseasonable rain pours down on a residential street in Vauxhall, south London, it’s business as usual for most. But at one redbrick Victorian pub draped with hanging flower baskets and mosaic tiling, there is unexpected activity. Despite the weather, people are sitting outside nursing pints of beer or cups of coffee while…
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The small town of Noel in Missouri has been struggling since Tyson Foods closed its chicken processing plant last year, leaving nearly a third of the population jobless. The closure came as a devastating blow to this rural community, which was once dependent on the 650 local residents employed by Tyson’s factory for their…
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President Joe Biden has signed into law measures providing aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan as well as forcing Chinese TikTok parent company ByteDance to sell its social media platform or face a national ban. The legislation allocates around $60bn in assistance for Ukraine, almost $27bn for Israel and roughly $8bn for security in…
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Nurse-in-training Vivian Lai explained her yearly visit to Macao’s casinos during Chinese New Year as a tradition for good luck in the coming year, regardless of whether she wins or loses. The city has been referred to as the “Las Vegas of Asia” due to its status as the only place in greater China…
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Rewritten article: The Houston Astros suffered another defeat on Thursday afternoon at the hands of the Chicago Cubs, this time by a scoreline of 3-1. While unremarkable in itself, this loss brought the defending American League West champions’ record to an alarming 7-19. That’s right – just over one quarter (27%) of their games…
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Shares in Trump Media soared by over 9% yesterday after the firm called upon Republican committee leaders in Congress to investigate alleged “unlawful manipulation” of its stock. The surge came just hours after former President Donald Trump, who owns a majority stake in the company behind social media app Truth Social, missed a deadline…