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Raiffeisen Bank International, a prominent Austrian banking group, found itself precariously close to collapse due to its extensive exposure to the Russian market. This article explores Raiffeisen’s strategic decision to focus on Russia, the subsequent risks that materialized, and the bank’s fight for survival. For decades, Raiffeisen cultivated a deep
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In a move that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) integration in tech products, Apple has reportedly secured a game-changing deal with OpenAI, the company behind the popular ChatGPT language model. This partnership, estimated to be worth billions of dollars if successful, could significantly enhance Apple’s AI capabilities
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Qualcomm has a new smartphone chip that’s meant to bring powerful AI capabilities to cheaper devices. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has support for on-device generative AI that can create images and text, among other things. You can expect phones from Xiaomi, Redmi, Realme, iQOO, and Honor to use the
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US actor Jamie Foxx and Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose were each accused of sexual assault Wednesday, part of a flurry of suits filed in New York before a statute of limitations deadline. In the filing against Rose, Sheila Kennedy, an actress and model who once appeared in Penthouse,
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Chris Gayle on Pursuing Acting Career
The West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle is one of the most destructive and intimidating players in T20 cricket. A tall, imposing figure at the crease, Gayle hits a lot of sixes and is known for his aggressive batting style. He is also a prolific run scorer with an incredible
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The world’s second-largest Chinese economy is now in deep distress. A prominent American financial publication has said its successful growth model for 40 years stands “broken.” The Wall Street Journal, in a significant Sunday story, wrote that economists now believe that China is entering an era of much slower growth,
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British supermodel Naomi Campbell has surprised her social media followers with the news of a new addition to her family. The 53-year-old model shared on Instagram that she welcomed her second child, a baby boy, this week. “It’s never too late,” she wrote in the caption, which racked up a
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YouTube’s Controversial Decision to Allow False Claims About Past U.S. Presidential Elections
YouTube has recently sparked controversy by changing its policy to allow videos that contain false claims about past U.S. presidential elections. This decision has been criticized by many who believe that the platform contributes to the spread of misinformation and undermines the integrity of the democratic process. Previously, YouTube had
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A divided U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to suspend the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling on Wednesday, with majority support from Democrats and Republicans to overcome opposition led by hardline conservatives and avoid a catastrophic default. The Republican-controlled House voted 314-117 to send the legislation to the Senate, which
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The Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday successfully launched the Navic constellation. This satellite is part of India’s regional navigation system (IRNSS) network and augments coverage provided by global navigation satellite fleets operated by the US, Russia, China, and Europe. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle – Mk II rocket deployed
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