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ams OSRAM und Meizhi lösen Streit um LED-Patente

ams OSRAM und Shenzhen Meizhi Optoelectronics Technology haben Streitigkeiten um LED-Patente in den USA und Deutschland beigelegt.

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Corporate

Target expands stores as customers get fed up with chaos

Target plans to open more than 300 new stores by 2035, including larger formats, as the retailer battles declining sales and customer complaints about messy stores. The expansion comes amid a 3.8% drop in comparable sales and 2.7% fall in foot traffic during the third quarter of 2025.

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Asia Pacific

Political intimidation alarm in Kerala after funeral wreath placed at critic’s residence

A funeral wreath appeared outside the home of writer V.S. Anilkumar in Kannapuram, Kerala, on Thursday morning, raising alarms of political intimidation. The incident follows Anilkumar's public criticism of CPI(M) leaders and his role in launching a dissident's book.

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US Politics

Vitumbiko Mumba, Jessie Kabwila Plead Not Guilty to False Information Charges

Former Malawian Cabinet ministers Vitumbiko Mumba and Jessie Kabwila have pleaded not guilty to charges of publishing false information that allegedly disturbed public peace, with their case adjourned until April 27, 2026.

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Corporate

Royal Caribbean Cruise Shortened by Winter Storm Fern: Safety, Travel Adjustments, and Impact on Global Passengers

A Royal Caribbean cruise was cut short in early January 2025 due to the arrival of Winter Storm Fern, forcing the ship to alter its itinerary and return to port earlier than planned.

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Leaders

Ex-Osun Governor’s Son Distributes 5,000 Food Packs to Vulnerable During Ramadan

About 5,000 vulnerable individuals in Osun State received food packs on Sunday as part of a Ramadan initiative led by the son of former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola.

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Corporate

Pakistan’s External Debt Reaches $138 Billion Amid Rising Interest Payments

Pakistan's external debt and liabilities have reached $138 billion, with interest payments surging to $3.59 billion in fiscal year 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance.

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Corporate

Chivas, Absolut Maker Is Considering Listing On Dalal Street

Pernod Ricard SA is weighing an initial public offering for its Indian subsidiary after starting talks with advisers. The French spirits maker behind Absolut vodka and Chivas Regal whisky sees the listing as a way to unlock value from its fast-growing India operations.

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Leaders

No rift with TY Danjuma — Taraba Gov

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas dismissed rumors of a falling out with elder statesman Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma on Wednesday. He called the retired general a father figure who blessed his defection from the PDP to the APC.

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Elections

RS polls for 5 seats from Bihar now a numbers game as both NDA and INDIA bloc eye 5th seat

The ruling NDA coalition in Bihar commands enough assembly strength to secure four of the state's five Rajya Sabha seats up for election on March 16. Opposition RJD-led INDIA bloc hopes to snag the fifth through cross-party support and past unopposed precedents.

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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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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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Policy & Law

Feb. 27 Great Decisons talk announced * SSentinel.com

Deltaville, Va. — Professor Crystal Shelton from Christopher Newport University headlines the fifth Great Decisions session of 2026 in Deltaville. Her talk, set for 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27,...

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Elections

Breaking: Tinubu signs Electoral Bill into Law

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — President Bola Tinubu approved sweeping changes to Nigeria’s electoral law Tuesday, signing the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into effect. The update repeals...

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US Politics

TSA PreCheck Remains Operational Despite Funding Freeze

The Transportation Security Administration confirmed on Sunday that its TSA PreCheck program will remain in place, hours after the Department of Homeland Security announced a partial shutdown of its operations.

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