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The world’s biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates
The world's biggest corporations have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates as part of an effort to make it easier for people and governments to hold companies financially accountable, like the tobacco giants have been...
The world’s biggest space-based radar will measure Earth’s forests from orbit
Forests are the second-largest carbon sink on the planet, after the oceans. To understand exactly how much carbon they trap, the European Space Agency and Airbus have built a satellite called Biomass that will use a long-prohibited band of the radio spectrum to see below the treetops around the world...
$17B in New Deals for World’s Largest Gas Field May Indirectly Go to Russia
Simon Watkins Simon Watkins is a former senior FX trader and salesman, financial journalist, and best-selling author. He was Head of Forex Institutional Sales and Trading for… More Info Premium Content By Simon Watkins - Apr 07, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT Iran has awarded US$17 billion of contracts to attempt to reverse a dramatic projected
“The world’s most convenient all-tube amp head”: Steve Vai-backed firm Synergy has unveiled a tiny amp head that lets you swap in tones from...
Synergy has unveiled a tiny-but-versatile 20-watt amp head with a unique calling card – its preamp modules can be interchanged at will, meaning it can harness the tones of some of the world's biggest amp builders. The SYN-20IR utilizes Synergy’s patented all-tube modular system, meaning its preamp modules – of which Steve Vai has a
The World’s Most Useless Passport Where No Nigerian Lives
A passport is meant to be a ticket to the world, opening doors for travel, business, and new opportunities. But what happens when a passport barely allows access to other countries? That’s exactly the case with Afghanistan’s passport, widely considered the most useless in the world. Why is it called the most useless passport? The
The wellness world’s new boogeyman and Trump steals New Zealand’s thunder: The news quiz
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. news Alerts There are no new alerts at this time How closely have you been following the week’s news about wealth, winter storms and wellness fads? Justine Goode / NBC News; Getty Images By Annie Hill and Ash Reynolds The
What is the Maha Kumbh mela? The world’s largest religious festival held in India
The world's largest religious gathering kicks off in India on Monday amid health and environmental concerns. Over the next 45 days, an estimated 400 million Hindu pilgrims will converge on the city of Prayagraj, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. The Maha Kumbh mela is one of the most sacred pilgrimages for Hindus and
SBS News quiz: Which is the world’s weakest passport?
Put your news knowledge to the test with the first edition of the SBS News quiz. Have you been closely following the news over the last two weeks? Let's find out. Credit: Collage by SBS News. Images via Getty Images and AAP Published 11 January 2025 9:04am Share this with family and friends Listen to
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Firstbank empowers women entrepreneurs through maiden spark a gem challenge
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has reinforced its commitment to empowering women-owned businesses with the successful execution of the maiden edition of Spark A Gem Challenge. The initiative, a flagship Women-Preneur Pitch-a-Ton programme under the Bank’s FirstGem proposition, was designed to provide women entrepreneurs with access to
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Candida auris: Deadly drug-resistant fungus spreads across 23 US states; symptoms, risks and all you need to know
Synopsis Candida auris, a deadly fungus, has spread across twenty-three states in the United States. This invasive yeast causes severe and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable patients. The fungus spreads easily in healthcare facilities and is resistant to many disinfectants. Some strains are multidrug-resistant, making treatment extremely challenging for infected individuals. Public health officials
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DYCM secures funding for 1GW module assembly plant in California
Latest DYCM’s California module assembly plant is expected to begin commercial shipments of its first heterojunction modules in Q4 2026. Image: Markus Spiske via Unsplash. US module manufacturer DYCM Solar Modules has closed an investment roundto fund the growth of its business and its solar module assembly plant in California, US. The funding was secured
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How GIG Mobility’s Next Titan Partnership Could Benefit Nigerian SMEs
GIG Mobility has joined The Next Titan as the official mobility partner for the entrepreneurial reality show’s 11th season. The partnership is designed to support Nigeria’s grassroots business ecosystem by handling transportation for contestants, production crews and event organisers throughout the programme. Filming a nationwide reality show involves moving people between boot camps, events and
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Amadeus delivers a strong H1 2026 despite a challenging operating environment
Par Bruno COURTIN Published on 5 Aug 2026 - Updated on 5 Aug 2026 2 min reading time The Group generates revenue from three complementary businesses: providing technology solutions for the airline industry, commissions on GDS sales, and providing end-to-end solutions for the travel and hospitality world. Despite still accounting for a modest share of