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Burqa ban bill approved by Portugal’s parliament seen as targeting Muslim women
If signed into law, the bill proposed by far-right party would follow other European countries in banning face veilsPortugal’s parliament has approved a bill banning face veils worn for “gender...
Utilities grapple with a multibillion question: How much AI data center power demand is real
The tech industry is shopping the same big projects around to multiple utilities as they look for the quickest access to power.
Can bright light banish winter depression?
It seems so. And it might work for other kinds of depression, too
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Apple and F1 reach 5-year media deal, bringing all races to Apple TV streaming in the U.S.
Apple and Formula 1 announced their long-awaited five-year U.S. media rights deal that will bring all U.S. televised races to Apple TV
Deal or No Deal: Gaza in the balance
Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, President Trump has pushed through a historic deal for Israel and Gaza, but can he bring about a lasting peace?
Europe’s private equity giants tumble as U.S. bank lending fears spread
ICG, CVC and Partners Group were all in negative territory as concerns over credit stress in U.S. markets continued into Friday trading.
Bank shares lead global market fall amid jitters over US private credit
Signs of credit stress send markets in Europe and Asia down, while investors turn to safe haven assetsEuropean stock markets fell on Friday and gold hit a record high after...
If the EU doesn’t woo the Western Balkans, Russia or China might, writes a diplomat
Progress shows that integration isn’t just about membership, argues Amer Kapetanovic
The leader of the cult-like Moonies is engulfed in scandal
Han Hak-ja, the “True Mother” of the controversial Unification Church, faces bribery charges in South Korea
Five takeaways from NYC mayoral debate as Mamdani and Cuomo clash
The three leading candidates for New York City mayor have been making their case to lead America's biggest city.
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