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Corporate

Folkestone Hotel Conversion Plan Rejected Over Tourism Concerns

A proposal to convert a vacant former hotel in Folkestone into a luxury townhouse has been rejected by local planners, citing potential harm to the local tourism economy.

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Elections

BJP Launches Campaign in Thiruvananthapuram, Rajeev Chandrasekhar Eyes Nemom Seat

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has formally launched the party's campaign in Thiruvananthapuram, signaling his intent to contest the upcoming Assembly elections from the Nemom constituency.

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Africa

Wike: The Man Who Came, Saw, And Conquered — Dismantling Bureaucracy, Anti-Establishment Entrenchment, And Corruption In The Federal Capital Territory

Nyesom Wike, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory minister, cleared a backlog of land files dating back decades in just six months after taking office in August 2023. Ordinary citizens now receive certificates of occupancy without bribes or elite favoritism, according to Abuja lawyer Kins Ekebuike.

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Policy & Law

DCI Probes Mob Killing During Linda Mwananchi Rally in Mbale

Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a probe into the death of a man during a political rally in Mbale, where mob violence erupted following an altercation.

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Markets

Advanced Energy Industries stock hits all-time high at $326.95 By Investing.com

Shares of Advanced Energy Industries Inc. soared to an all-time high of $326.95 on Friday. The stock has climbed 147.26% over the past year amid strong demand in semiconductors.

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Corporate

Terry Hines Acquires Content Studio MDRN Logic, Expands Creative Options

Terry Hines & Associates has acquired content studio MDRN Logic to bolster its creative offerings for entertainment clients. The deal expands the agency's marketing capabilities with new design and production tools.

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Corporate

Iconic Turkey Brand Butterball Awards Carmichael Lynch Media, Creative & Social Remit

Butterball, the iconic turkey brand, appointed Carmichael Lynch as its agency of record for media planning and buying, creative work, and social media. The move takes effect immediately.

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Leaders

India’s Richest Woman Attends Launch of Museum for Historic Assam Textile

India's richest woman, Savitri Jindal, attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a museum to house the 16th-century Vrindavani Vastra in Guwahati, Assam.

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Corporate

Jamming: Hartley’s Appoints Who Wot Why Lead Creative

Who Wot Why has landed the lead creative role for Hartley's jam brand without a pitch. The independent agency will handle strategy and creative work for the 1871-founded British staple now owned by Hain Celestial.

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Discovery

Report reveals fatal shark attacks more than doubled in 2025

Fatal shark attacks on humans more than doubled to nine in 2025 from four the previous year. The International Shark Attack File reported 65 unprovoked bites globally, up 38% from 47 in 2024.

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Markets

Remote Market Data Engineering Manager at BHFT

BHFT, a top-30 global cryptocurrency trading firm, seeks a Remote Market Data Engineering Manager to spearhead its push into traditional markets like derivatives, ETFs and equities. The role centers on building a low-latency data platform across more than 10 global exchanges.

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Innovation

How recent breakthroughs are redefining electric powertrain performance | Engineer Live

OXFORD, England (AP) — A new electric motor prototype from YASA has shattered power density benchmarks with a short-term peak output of 750 kW while weighing only 12.7 kg. Tested...

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AI

India’s AI moment needn’t be a climate reckoning

New Delhi's inaugural India Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit gathered governments, tech firms and experts to chart a resource-efficient path for AI amid soaring energy and water demands. Organizers stressed that AI's climate benefits outweigh its environmental toll if India adopts 'frugal' models tailored to the Global South.

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Heritage

THE GOOD STUFF: Nancy Pheasant blends artistry with history – The Cherokee One Feather

CHEROKEE, N.C. — Nancy Pheasant, a storyteller and multimedia artist from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, draws crowds with tales of sacred Kuwohi mountain and her hands-on pottery creations. She shared Medicine Lake legends with students during Kuwohi Connection Days on Sept. 9, 2025.

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Heritage

Islamabad Sehri Time Today – 1st Ramadan, 19 February

Muslims in Islamabad must finish their pre-dawn Sehri meal by 05:24 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, the first day of Ramadan. The deadline aligns with the Fajr prayer, marking the start of daily fasts through sunset.

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