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Startups

Sygnia CEO Wierzycka launches AI VC fund in South Africa

Sygnia founder and CEO Magda Wierzycka plans to announce a new venture capital fund Tuesday focused on South African AI startups. The fund aims to keep local talent and intellectual property from migrating overseas.

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Corporate

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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Elections

Texas Prop 10 Tests Voter Stance on Banning Sharia Law

Texas voters face Proposition 10 on March 3 primary ballots, asking whether the state should prohibit Sharia law. The non-binding measure arrives as early voting continues through Feb. 27 amid debates over religious legal systems.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

SC State-Präsident verschärft Sicherheitsmaßnahmen nach tödlichem Schusswechsel

Alexander Conyers, Präsident der South Carolina State University, kündigte eingeschränkten Campus-Zugang und verstärkte Waffenkontrollen an. Das geschah in einem Online-Treffen am Donnerstag nach dem Schusswechsel vom 12. Februar mit zwei Toten.

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Olympics & More

Alysa Liu Wins US First Women’s Skating Gold Since 2002

Alysa Liu of Oakland, California, captured the gold medal in women's figure skating at the Olympics on Thursday, delivering a flawless free skate performance. The victory marks the first U.S. gold in the event since Sarah Hughes in 2002 and the first medal since Sasha Cohen in 2006.

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Corporate

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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American Football

Broncos re-sign wide receiver Michael Bandy

The Denver Broncos re-signed wide receiver Michael Bandy on Friday after his practice squad contract expired. Bandy returns to the team where he caught a touchdown in four games this season.

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Conflicts & Security

SC State President Outlines Security Overhaul After Fatal Shooting

South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers detailed new security restrictions and increased patrols during an online meeting Thursday, days after a shooting killed two visitors and wounded a student at the Hugine Suites complex. He pledged accountability and transparency while announcing an $8 million funding request for upgrades.

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Sport

Olympia 2026 TV-Plan für Mittwoch mit Live-Streams

US-Zuschauer sehen am Mittwoch ein volles Programm bei den Winterolympics in Mailand-Cortina. Freestyle-Skiing-Aerials-Finale der Frauen startet um 13 Uhr MEZ auf Peacock.

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Economy

Pakistan FBR Orders Hotels, Clinics, Schools to Link to Tax System in 7 Days

Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue has given hotels, clinics, educational institutions and dozens of other businesses seven days to connect their point-of-sale systems to the national tax network. Noncompliance will trigger strict penalties, officials said.

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Europe

Prince Andrew Arrested on Misconduct in Public Office Charge

Police arrested Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a rare charge against a senior royal. The king's brother faces questioning after officers searched his properties in Berkshire and central London.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Navy Relieves USS Mason Captain During Pre-Deployment Exercise

The U.S. Navy removed Capt. Chavius G. Lewis as commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason during a pre-deployment exercise off Florida. Rear Adm. Alexis T. Walker, commander of Carrier Strike Group 10, ordered the change and reassigned Lewis temporarily to Commander, Naval Surface Group Southeast.

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AI

Reliance’s Jio Pledges ₹10 Lakh Crore for AI Compute Over 7 Years

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced a ₹10 lakh crore investment by Jio over the next seven years to build India's sovereign AI compute infrastructure. The pledge came at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Mumbai on Thursday.

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Corporate

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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Diplomacy & Trade

UK Police Arrest Prince Andrew Over Epstein Ties and Leaks

British police arrested Prince Andrew on Thursday over alleged misconduct during his public office tenure, as investigations into his links with Jeffrey Epstein intensify. The detention at his Sandringham estate came amid fresh claims he leaked confidential documents to the late financier.

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