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'Beggars belief': Londoners baffled by bizarre Christmas mural

'Beggars belief': Londoners baffled by bizarre Christmas mural

People in London were left baffled Wednesday by what appeared to be a botched AI-generated Christmas mural showing a Santa-like figure with a half-orange beard and revellers with disfigured faces.

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Australia yields to Turkey in standoff over next climate summit

Australia yields to Turkey in standoff over next climate summit

Australia has conceded defeat in a bruising diplomatic struggle over hosting rights to next year's UN climate summit, with Turkey prevailing despite holding a much weaker hand.

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Lula pushes fossil fuel 'roadmap' back to center of COP30

Lula pushes fossil fuel 'roadmap' back to center of COP30

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva put his "roadmap" from fossil fuels back at the top of UN climate talks on Wednesday, despite failing in a bold bid to seal an early deal.

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Nvidia reports 'off the charts' demand for AI chips

Nvidia reports 'off the charts' demand for AI chips

Nvidia shares climbed Wednesday after it beat quarterly earnings expectations on fierce demand for its sophisticated chips that power artificial intelligence.

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OMP Miami Conference 2025: Transforming Supply Chain Vision into REAL Impact with Human-AI Synergy

OMP Miami Conference 2025: Transforming Supply Chain Vision into REAL Impact with Human-AI Synergy

Fortune 500 leaders share real-world transformation stories

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U.S. Polo Assn. Receives Multiple Global Honors Recognizing Excellence in Brand, Content, and Digital Growth

U.S. Polo Assn. Receives Multiple Global Honors Recognizing Excellence in Brand, Content, and Digital Growth

The globally celebrated, sport-inspired brand was named a double finalist at the 2025 Drapers Awards, one of the United Kingdom's most respected fashion industry honors. U.S. Polo Assn. received the 'International Excellence' Award and was named a finalist in the 'Menswear Brand of the Year' category, acknowledging its remarkable growth and global retail performances across more than 190 countries. The Drapers Awards spotlighted brands, retailers, and designers shaping the future of the fashion industry, and celebrated with an elegant gala event at The HAC in London, England, on November 12, attended by Brand Machine, U.S. Polo Assn.'s strategic partner in the region. U.S. Polo Assn. won alongside other high-profile winners from the night, including Barbour, Primark, and Marks & Spencer, to name a few.

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Gang-wracked Haiti unites, goes wild over World Cup qualification

Gang-wracked Haiti unites, goes wild over World Cup qualification

Fireworks and dancing erupted across Haiti in a reprieve from gang violence as people came together to celebrate their national team punching its ticket to the 2026 World Cup.

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Meta to remove under-16 Australians from Facebook, Instagram on December 4

Meta to remove under-16 Australians from Facebook, Instagram on December 4

Australians younger than 16 will be removed from Facebook and Instagram on December 4, tech giant Meta said Thursday, as Canberra prepares to enforce sweeping laws banning teens from social media.

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MLB returns to Field of Dreams in 2026 with Twins and Phillies

MLB returns to Field of Dreams in 2026 with Twins and Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins will meet in the 2026 Field of Dreams game as Major League Baseball returns to the Iowa cornfield for the first time since 2022.

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LPGA's 2026 schedule has 33 events, record $132 million

LPGA's 2026 schedule has 33 events, record $132 million

The LPGA Tour announced its 2026 schedule on Wednesday with 33 events worldwide and a record total prize fund of $132 million.

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