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Mercedez-Benz faces over 300,000 UK claims over diesel emissions

Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE) faces more than 300,000 claims at London’s High Court from the owners of diesel vehicles that were allegedly equipped with “defeat devices” to cheat emissions tests.

February 10, 2023 9:20 am
 

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Meta restores Donald Trump's access to Facebook, Instagram

Meta Platforms Inc has restored former U.S. President Donald Trump’s access to Facebook and Instagram, Meta spokesperson Andy Stone confirmed on Thursday, following a two-year suspension after the deadly Capitol Hill riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

February 10, 2023 8:21 am
 

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U.S. investigating Elon Musk's Neuralink over hazardous pathogens

The U.S. Department of Transportation said on Thursday it is investigating Elon Musk’s brain-implant company Neuralink over the potentially illegal movement of hazardous pathogens.

February 10, 2023 7:26 am
 

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Schibsted, publishers look to EU tech rules to resolve Apple antitrust concerns

Norwegian media group Schibsted (SCHA.OL) and the European Publishers Council have urged EU antitrust regulators to ensure that tech rules coming into play this year will rein in Apple’s (AAPL.O) powers, especially over its App Store.

February 9, 2023 4:23 pm
 

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Upgrade of minibus stand in Nadi next month

Renovation work at the minibus stand in Nadi is expected to start from next month.

February 9, 2023 4:18 pm
 

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Uber focuses on 2023 profits as pandemic pain eases

Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) said it would focus on delivering profits this year, after rounding off 2022 with blowout earnings as a surge in demand for the airport and office rides helped the company rebound from pandemic lows.

February 9, 2023 3:10 pm
 

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Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in major revamp by CEO Iger

Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) on Wednesday announced a sweeping restructuring under recently reinstated CEO Bob Iger, cutting 7,000 jobs as part of an effort to save $5.5 billion in costs and make its streaming business profitable.

February 9, 2023 2:21 pm
 

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Britain takes aim at Microsoft's $69 billion 'Call of Duty' deal

Britain placed another hurdle in the way of Microsoft’s (MSFT.O) $69-billion mega purchase of “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O), saying it could harm gamers by weakening the rivalry between Xbox and Sony’s PlayStation.

February 9, 2023 12:52 pm
 

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$80 million paid out in benefits by BSP Life

BSP Life has announced a record $80 million in benefit payouts for last year and says they have noticed a worrying trend for over five years that indicates the onset of chronic ailments and deaths at younger ages.

February 9, 2023 12:10 pm
 

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Netflix lays out plans to crack down on account sharing

Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) on Wednesday laid out plans to crack down on password sharing for accounts on its streaming platform, including setting up primary location and paying a couple of dollars for an extra member.

February 9, 2023 8:27 am
 

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Elon Musk to unveil Tesla's 'Master Plan 3' at first investor day

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk will reveal the third part of the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s “Master Plan” when the company holds its first investor day on March 1.

February 9, 2023 7:31 am
 

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Vatukoula Gold Mine workers seek union assistance

While the longstanding issue at the Vatukoula Gold Mine continues, the Fiji Trades Union Congress says the current workers have asked for wage adjustments due to the rise in the cost of living.

February 9, 2023 6:51 am

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