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Judge rejects Tesla's challenge to Calif. agency in race bias lawsuit

Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has suffered another setback in its bid to challenge the powers of California’s Civil Rights Department, which is suing the electric carmaker over alleged race discrimination at its flagship assembly plant.

January 12, 2023 6:45 am
 

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Changes on the horizon for sugar

Minister for Sugar Charan Jeath Singh says the Fiji Sugar Corporation will go through some major changes as the Ministry looks to get the sugar industry thriving again.

January 11, 2023 4:22 pm
 

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India's auto show set to feature electric cars, scooters

Electric cars, scooters and trucks are expected to take centre stage at India’s biennial car show which kicks off on Wednesday on the outskirts of New Delhi after a year-long postponement because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 11, 2023 4:14 pm
 

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Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Lamborghini had record sales last year, again

Despite broad concerns about the economy and fears of an impending recession, the ultra-wealthy seem to be doing just fine. Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Lamborghini, car brands that cater to billionaires, had record sales again last year.

January 11, 2023 12:19 pm
 

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US: Federal regulator considers a ban on gas stoves

Federal regulators are considering banning gas stoves as evidence mounts of their potential risks to human health.

January 11, 2023 11:20 am
 

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FSC to be privatized: Singh

Minister for Sugar and Multi-Ethnic Affairs Charan Jeath Singh says the ministry will privatize the Fiji Sugar Corporation.

January 11, 2023 11:00 am
 

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Amazon warehouse closures put 1,200 jobs at risk

Online retail giant Amazon has said it plans to shut three warehouses in the UK, putting 1,200 jobs at risk.

January 11, 2023 10:40 am
 

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Global recession is perilously close World Bank

The global economy is “perilously close to falling into recession”, according to the latest forecast from the World Bank.

January 11, 2023 9:45 am
 

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Bringing down inflation requires ‘measures that are not popular’

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell made his first public appearance of the year on Tuesday, stressing the importance of central bank independence and his commitment to bringing down inflation.

January 11, 2023 8:25 am
 

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Growth noted in other sectors

While tourism has been the primary driver of the economic recovery, other sectors have performed admirably as well.

January 11, 2023 6:10 am
 

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Disney boss calls for workers to return to office four days a week

Disney’s boss has called on employees who are currently working from home to start going into the office for four days a week from the start of March.

January 10, 2023 4:20 pm
 

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Business owners in Ba hoping for dredging works

Business owners in Ba Town are hoping that there would be plans to have the Ba River dredged to safeguard the township and the neighbouring communities from flooding.

January 10, 2023 12:10 pm

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