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Edificio histórico de guardería en West Lothian evita nueva demolicion

Un edificio histórico de guardería en Armadale evitó nuevamente la demolicion tras una decisión dividida del comité local.

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NYSNA Calls Snap Vote on New Deal for Striking NewYork-Presbyterian Nurses

NYSNA Calls Snap Vote on New Deal for Striking NewYork-Presbyterian Nurses

The New York State Nurses Association announced a second tentative contract Friday for 4,200 striking nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital after six weeks on the picket line. The union scheduled an immediate ratification vote without releasing details of the agreement.

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Philips CEO: AI in Healthcare Will Improve Billions of Lives

Philips CEO: AI in Healthcare Will Improve Billions of Lives

Artificial intelligence in healthcare will be remembered for improving billions of lives over the next decade, Philips CEO Roy Jakobs predicted at the AI Impact Summit. He stressed that AI aims to free clinicians for more human interaction rather than replace them.

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South Africa Expects R60bn-R90bn Mining Tax Windfall Over Two Years

South Africa Expects R60bn-R90bn Mining Tax Windfall Over Two Years

South Africa's government stands to gain between R60 billion and R90 billion in extra taxes from mining companies over the 2026/27 and 2027/28 fiscal years, economists predict. The windfall stems from record gold prices hitting $3,431 an ounce in late 2025 and a rebound in platinum group metals.

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Asos Co-Founder Quentin Griffiths Dies in 17th-Floor Fall in Thailand

Asos Co-Founder Quentin Griffiths Dies in 17th-Floor Fall in Thailand

Quentin Griffiths, co-founder of British online fashion retailer Asos, died after falling from the 17th floor of his apartment building in Pattaya, Thailand, on February 9. The 58-year-old British national's death appears to be a suicide, Thai police said Friday, with no signs of foul play.

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Indonesia Police Raid Sites in Rp 25 Trillion Gold Mining Money Laundering Probe

Indonesia Police Raid Sites in Rp 25 Trillion Gold Mining Money Laundering Probe

Indonesia's National Police raided three locations in East Java on Thursday as part of an investigation into a Rp 25 trillion ($1.48 billion) money laundering scheme tied to illegal gold mining in West Kalimantan. Authorities seized documents, electronics, cash and gold suspected of links to unlicensed operations.

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Vietnam Tet 2026 Draws 5M+ Visitors to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hue and More

Vietnam Tet 2026 Draws 5M+ Visitors to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hue and More

Vietnam's Tet holiday from February 14-20, 2026, pulled in over 5 million visitors to top spots including Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hue, Lam Dong, An Giang and Phu Quoc. Domestic crowds surged alongside record international arrivals from India and Europe, boosting tourism revenue past hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Engineers Test Liverpool's Williamson Square Fountains for Revival

Engineers Test Liverpool’s Williamson Square Fountains for Revival

Engineers have tested the long-dormant fountains in Liverpool's Williamson Square to determine if they can be reactivated. The £1.1 million installation, offline for years, now faces assessments by the Liverpool BID Company as a potential first step toward restoration.

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OSB Group names Santander UK exec Enrique Alvarez Labiano as CEO

OSB Group names Santander UK exec Enrique Alvarez Labiano as CEO

OSB Group PLC appointed Enrique Alvarez Labiano, current CEO of Retail and Business Banking at Santander UK, as its new chief executive officer on Friday. The move, subject to regulatory approval, follows a board-led search and sets up Alvarez Labiano to succeed retiring CEO Andy Golding.

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Nissan Recalls 643,000 Rogue SUVs Over Throttle, Engine Risks

Nissan Recalls 643,000 Rogue SUVs Over Throttle, Engine Risks

Nissan recalled 643,000 Rogue sport utility vehicles in the U.S. due to two defects that can cause loss of drive power or, in rare cases, engine fires. The issues affect throttle body components and engine bearings in models from various years.

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Temu OBD2 Scanner Tops Auto Express 2026 Test at £10

Temu OBD2 Scanner Tops Auto Express 2026 Test at £10

A cheap Temu OBD2 diagnostic scanner priced at £10.12 outperformed pricier rivals in tests on three cars, according to a new product review. The tool earned a 4.5-star rating for reading and resetting fault codes with ease.

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Consumers Battle Unwanted Subscriptions Amid Dark Patterns

Consumers Battle Unwanted Subscriptions Amid Dark Patterns

Millions of Americans grapple with accidental subscriptions for everything from toilet paper to iron supplements, often trapped by deceptive online tactics that make cancellation a nightmare. Experts warn these 'dark patterns' drain wallets and exploit forgetfulness in the booming $1.5 trillion subscription economy.

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Shafer Vineyards Pioneered Napa Hillside Planting

Shafer Vineyards Pioneered Napa Hillside Planting

John Shafer planted one of Napa Valley's first hillside vineyards in the 1970s, defying the flatland trend set by early California winemakers. His Stags Leap District terraces now produce acclaimed cabernet sauvignon under master winemaker Elias Fernandez.

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Pine Labs Teams with OpenAI for AI-Optimized Merchant Payments

Pine Labs Teams with OpenAI for AI-Optimized Merchant Payments

Pine Labs is integrating OpenAI's AI models into its payment systems to automate complex financial tasks like supplier negotiations and cross-border settlements. The move creates what the companies call an 'agentic commerce' stack for high-volume transactions.

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