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Britain's iconic red phone boxes get new lease of life
In a workshop packed with historic memorabilia, from rusty petrol pumps to vintage enamel signs, Carl Burge skillfully applied the finishing touches to the red British telephone box he was restoring. One turned into many, and now Burge is working on restoring several telephone boxes at a time.
Mzansi man's epic payday celebration amuses the internet, funny TikTok video gets 1.3 million views
A man who got his paycheque was overjoyed and splurged on takeaways. He shared a TikTok viral video bragging about the company he works for that pays well.
Markets rise on tech bounce hope, inflation in focus
Asian markets rose Friday after strong earnings from two tech titans provided hope for a bounce on Wall Street, while traders were also steeling themselves for key US inflation data. But blockbuster earnings from Amazon and Intel after the markets closed -- and a surge in after-hours trade -- provided Asian traders with hope for a bounce in New York at the end of the week.
Apple Watch models face US import ban in patent clash
Medical technology company Masimo Corp. on Thursday said a US trade commission has recommended banning imports of Apple Watch models that infringe its light technology for detecting blood oxygen levels. The order stemmed from a complaint made to the commission in mid-2021 accusing Apple Watch of infringing on its patented technology for "light-based oximetry functionality."
Surging falsehoods seek to dent Western aid to Ukraine
From fake street art to doctored media reports demonizing President Volodymyr Zelensky, a torrent of online disinformation seeks to erode Western support that is crucial for Kyiv's war effort against Russia.
Chip maker Intel beats earnings expectations as it pursues rivals
US chip giant Intel on Thursday said it made more money that expected in the recently ended quarter as it continued to invest in a "geographically balanced" supply chain. Intel touted investments being made in chip production facilities with an aim of creating a "geographically balanced, secure, resilient supply chain."
Ford estimates US strike impact at $1.3 bn
Ford on Thursday said the need to retore manufacturing operations outweighed the additional costs to sweeten a labor contract to end a strike that has cost it some $1.3 billion. Prior to Wednesday's labor deal, Ford executives had said the company was at its absolute limit in terms of the contract.
Tech titan Amazon says profit surged to $9.9 bn as sales grew
Online retail colossus Amazon on Thursday reported profit of $9.9 billion in the recently ended quarter on growing sales and more efficient deliveries. Sales reached $143.1 billion in the recently ended quarter, up 13 percent from the same period last year, according to Amazon.
Andile Mpisane hands out snacks to kids and receives mixed reactions from Mzansi: "Doritos dawg?"
Andile Mpisane is catching smoke for doing a good deed. The chairman was recorded handing out snacks to children and was called out for not doing more.
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