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South Africa’s Export Engine at Risk as Biggest Markets go Clean
Ethical Marketing News
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July 7, 2025
South Africa’s trade-oriented economy faces mounting risks as companies decarbonise supply chains and countries begin to impose penalties on carbon-intensive imports. A new report from the Net Zero Tracker, Carbon Competitiveness: South Africa at...
Texas Central hits another snag with Spanish partner’s exit
Houston Press - Texas
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July 7, 2025
The hits just keep on coming for Texas Central, the company behind the controversial project to construct a bullet train that would allow passengers to zip from Houston to Dallas in about 90 minutes. Renfe, the Spanish railway company tapped as a...
Bangladesh’s lingerie market is gaining remarkable traction
Textile Focus
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July 7, 2025
Tania Aktar is a visionary and a leading example among Bangladeshi women professionals. She has worked with both local and international companies, inspired by the people around her to contribute meaningfully to the textile and apparel industry....
AP Business SummaryBrief at 2:36 a.m. EDT
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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Asian shares are mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms and pressure steps up MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares are mostly down as the Trump administration steps up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a...
Reminiscing last week: Political, Economic, and Governance
Khabarhub
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July 7, 2025
KATHMANDU: Last week in Nepal was marked by significant political and developmental developments, highlighting both the country’s growing international engagement and ongoing domestic challenges. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli returned from a...
Visit Tucson’s summer discount deal boosts downtown businesses during slow season
KGUN - Arizona
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July 7, 2025
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The streetcar passing though Main Gate Square, Downtown, Fourth Avenue, and the Mercado District is a familiar sound to people passing through those areas. For many, it’s a convenient way of getting around town. Visit Tucson...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 12:30 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Asian shares are mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms and pressure steps up MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares are mostly down as the Trump administration steps up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a...
Military spending splurge ‘risk factor’ for EU economy, says Denmark
EurActiv
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July 7, 2025
COPENHAGEN – The EU’s push to boost military expenditure could undermine the bloc’s financial stability unless EU countries curb soaring deficit and debt levels, according to Denmark’s economy minister. Stephanie Lose told Euractiv that Europe...
Join NOW! Ignite the Spanish Vibes Night at Morton's Grille
That's
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July 7, 2025
This July 12, step into the sizzling charm of Spain—without leaving the city! Get ready for a night of Mediterranean magic as Morton’s Grille, in partnership with That’s Guangzhou, Ascott IFC Guangzhou, and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, brings...
Why sports drama remains Hindi cinema’s most bankable genre
The Federal
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July 7, 2025
When Ashutosh Gowariker’s Lagaan (2001) — starring Aamir Khan, who is currently basking in the buzz around Sitaare Zameen Par — was first announced, the idea of a nearly four-hour period film about cricket set in colonial India, with British...
Across Europe, the financial sector has pushed up house prices. It's a political timebomb | Tim White
The Guardian
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July 7, 2025
“The housing crisis is now as big a threat to the EU as Russia,” Jaume Collboni, the mayor of Barcelona, recently declared. “We’re running the risk of having the working and middle classes conclude that their democracies are incapable of solving...
A Big, Beautiful Financial Weapon Against Illegal Immigration
The American Conservative - Washington D.C.
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July 7, 2025
Buried in the Big, Beautiful Bill is a weapon Trump can use against illegal immigration, disincentivizing working illegally in the United States while at the same time cutting into money laundering by Mexican and other drug cartels. The weapon is...
UN report highlights the economic impact of the occupation of Palestine
IOL
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The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has seen a staggering increase of over 200% since the onset of the occupation of Palestine nearly two years ago, according to a damning new report from Francesca Albanese, the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on the...
Former supervisor alleges discrimination in firing from Texarkana railcar repair company
Texarkana Gazette - Arkansas
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July 7, 2025
TEXARKANA, Ark. -- A former supervisor alleges gender discrimination and retaliation in her firing from a local railcar repair company. Racheal Cuellar, of Texarkana, originally filed her civil complaint against UTC Railcar Repair Services on May...
Enrique Iglesias back in Spain after six-year absence
Euro Weekly News
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July 6, 2025
Enrique Iglesias delights 25,000 fans upon his return to Spain after a long absence | Credit: @Enriqueiglesias/Instagram It had been six years since Enrique Iglesias last sang on Spanish soil, but on Saturday night in Gran Canaria, he didn’t just...
Bitcoin’s silent opponent: why industry veteran Jameson Lopp sees apathy as the greatest threat
CryptoSlate
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July 6, 2025
Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. It’s not often that...
Spain's San Fermin bull-running festival begins with a firework blast looking to 'Free Palestine'
Yahoo News - Canada
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July 6, 2025
Tens of thousands of revellers packed the main square in Pamplona in northern Spain on Sunday to celebrate as the San Fermin bull-running festival kicked off. This year's edition officially began with the Chupinazo firework blast, a symbolic...
Spain fast-tracks visas for students shut out by the U.S.
Euro Weekly News
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July 6, 2025
Spain’s EduBridge programme helping students like her travel, study, and start over with confidence. Credit: cihajel775 from pixabay via Canva.com The new EduBridge program, launched in May 2025, offers a welcome mat to Spain, providing simplified...
Cristiano Ronaldo wants Al-Nassr to sign Real Madrid star instead of Arsenal man this summer - Reports
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants Al-Nassr to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid, rather than Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal. The Portuguese legend believes Rodrygo is better suited for the Saudi Pro League and would link well with their side. As per...
4 gas stations in cities throughout New Madrid County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 28
SE Missouri News
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July 6, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There were four gas stations in cities across New Madrid County...