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China's economy seen slowing further in 2024: AFP survey
China's economy seen slowing further in 2024: AFP survey
by  AFP

China's economic growth likely fell fractionally short of the government's five percent target last year, according to an AFP survey, as leaders head into 2025 steeling for the second presidency of Donald Trump amid fears of another painful trade standoff.

Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg to attend Trump inauguration: report
Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg to attend Trump inauguration: report
by  AFP

Billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg will attend Donald Trump's inauguration next week, NBC news reported Tuesday, further highlighting the tech moguls' efforts to develop closer ties with the incoming president.

Starbucks shift on non-paying visitors stirs debate in US
Starbucks shift on non-paying visitors stirs debate in US
by  AFP

Starbucks has stirred the coffee pot by reversing a policy that allowed anyone to use its bathrooms, with the US public warned they'll need to buy something or get out. Following the debacle, Starbucks adopted an "open bathroom" policy meaning its restrooms -- at the cafes that had them -- would be open to all.

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