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Lisa Holden is a news writer for Af News Agency. She writes health, sport, tech, and more. Some of her favorite topics include the latest trends in fitness and wellness, the best ways to use technology to improve your life, and the latest developments in medical research.

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Prada is building a huge Hong Kong store 4 years after shuttering its flagship there as luxury brands creep back

Prada SpA is renting a 8,000-square-foot store in K11 Musea, a harborfront luxury shopping mall by New World Development Co., people familiar with the matter said.  Construction work for the two-floor store will begin soon and it’s expected to open early next year, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters. […]

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Heineken swallows $949 million charge as limping demand hits its Chinese business

Heineken NV took an €874 million ($949 million) impairment for the decline in valuation of its stake in the largest brewer in China as consumer spending in that key market and the US is under pressure. The Dutch brewer cited a decline in the valuation of its stake in China’s largest brewer, China Resources Beer

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Switzerland’s secret to beating inflation while the U.S. still struggles? Central Bank chief says it’s being ‘boring’

Central banks worldwide have struggled over the last two years to find solutions to generationally high levels of inflation, hiking interest rates, and pushing their economies to the brink of recession. But according to the man behind a Swiss economy that reined in inflation a year ago, the answer could just come down to bringing

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Cryptocurrency for Everyone: Cryptonica Installs Its 6,000th Crypto ATM

LONDON, ENGLAND, July 29th, 2024, Chainwire In a groundbreaking achievement, Cryptonica has proudly installed its 6,000th Crypto ATM, marking a significant milestone in the global accessibility of cryptocurrencies. This historic event underscores Cryptonica’s unwavering commitment to making digital currencies easily accessible to people worldwide. On July 6, 2024, new ATMs were unveiled in Kansas City,

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MG’s lifetime battery warranty isn’t the holy grail for boosting EV ownership—yet

Chinese-owned formerly British car brand MG has announced a surprising new battery warranty. It’s not just a few more years, but for the lifetime of the vehicle and unlimited miles.  This has the potential to change the way consumers view EVs, tackling one of the main fears they have about needing an expensive battery replacement

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Don’t expect lower rates to save debt-burdened office buildings

Any hopes that falling borrowing costs would stem the pain from the US office downturn were swept away this week. Deutsche Bank AG set aside more money for souring US commercial real estate loans, while a Blackstone Inc. mortgage trust slashed its dividend. New York Community Bancorp’s shares then plunged the most since the last bout of CRE-related

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Disney’s R-rated ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ sets box office record

Marvel is back on top with “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It shattered the opening record for R-rated films previously held by the first “Deadpool” ($132 million) and notched a spot in the top 10 openings

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