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Molly Tea ordered to pay Louis Vuitton $1.5m for trademark infringement
A Suzhou court ordered Molly Tea to pay damages and issue a public apology for infringing on seven of Louis Vuitton's registered four-petal flower trademarks.
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Boutique condos likely to have more quality defects: BCA
Singapore's Building and Construction Authority reports a higher incidence of workmanship defects in small-scale boutique condo projects. New regulatory frameworks are now in place to hold developers accountable for construction quality.
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Starlink imposes demand surcharges of up to 1,500 dollars on customers
SpaceX has implemented a dual-tracked pricing strategy that features steep demand surcharges alongside hardware and monthly plan discounts. The shift has caused user frustration regarding automated billing errors and limited high-speed alternatives in rural areas.
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US and Japan Hold Key Patents In Rare Earth Tech, Study Finds
While China dominates global rare earth mining and processing, a new study finds that the US and Japan hold the core patents for advanced applications.
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Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion to support new southern pipeline route
The federal government and British Columbia have launched a major infrastructure initiative to connect Alberta crude to Pacific markets via an expanded Roberts Bank terminal. The project aims to drive $3 billion in annual economic growth while facing scrutiny over potential environmental impacts.
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AI token expenditure index declines as pricing power concerns mount
A decline in the Silicon Data LLM Token Expenditure Index has fueled market skepticism regarding the sustainability of the current AI infrastructure boom.
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Canada advances new West Coast pipeline to boost oil exports to Asia
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a joint partnership to construct a major oil pipeline to the Pacific Coast. The project aims to increase oil exports to Asia while incorporating new industrial carbon pricing and carbon capture commitments.
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OpenAI discusses giving 5 percent stake to US government
The proposal aims to align private AI development with public interests through an entity modeled after the Alaska Permanent Fund. OpenAI executives are engaging with administration officials regarding this potential legislative initiative.
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Lactalis fined $59,400 for misleading fresh milk labelling
Lactalis Australia has paid $59,400 in penalties for making misleading representations by labelling milk containing reconstituted ingredients as fresh.
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OpenAI proposes giving US government 5% stake to ease political scrutiny
OpenAI is in discussions to offer the U.S. government a 5% equity stake in the firm as a strategy to distribute the economic gains of artificial intelligence.
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Trump reported over $1 billion in income from crypto ventures last year
A federal financial disclosure reveals that President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency initiatives generated over $1 billion in 2025. The earnings have drawn scrutiny regarding potential conflicts of interest.
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Anthropic restores access to Fable and Mythos after US lifts export ban
Following a weeks-long standoff with the Trump administration, Anthropic is permitted to export its advanced AI systems under new security agreements.
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Trump drops restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos and Fable models
Trump drops restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos and Fable models
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UK government signals potential intervention in Paramount Warner Bros merger
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is considering an intervention in the media merger, citing the need to address modern on-demand streaming in regulations. This could lead to a formal investigation into the combined entity's influence over major British channels and platforms.
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JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as plane approached JFK airport to land Monday morning
A JetBlue flight from Las Vegas reported a collision with a drone above the cockpit while approaching JFK. The FAA and JetBlue later stated a post-flight inspection found no damage.
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Comcast to Separate Into Two Companies, With NBCUniversal Set to Spin Off
Comcast will split its media and connectivity businesses in a tax-free spin-off to provide both entities with greater agility. Existing shareholders will receive ownership in both companies as leadership transitions take effect.
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Comcast to split into two independent companies by spinning off NBCUniversal
Comcast has announced a major strategic pivot, separating its media assets from its core connectivity business into two distinct, publicly traded firms.