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Law changes on cards for quick CCI nod for distressed asset sales after SC order

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by: Newspoint

Astrological Forecast for March 2025: Planetary Shifts and Tarot Insights

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by: Moneyweb

New vehicle inflation plunges to lowest level in three years

New vehicle inflation is at its lowest level in three years, while used vehicle price inflation is now in negative territory after a year-long slide.

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Liberia: Central Bank of Liberia Moves to Establish Private Pension Scheme and Insurance Commission

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NBK accelerates its commitment to a sustainable future

MSCI reaffirmed the bank's sustainability performance with a "BBB" rating NBK remains unwavering in its commitment to embedding sustainability at the core of its business, operations, and corporate culture,
Sun, March 2, 2025

by: Forbes

Trump's Strategic Crypto Reserve And What It Means For Crypto And You

The US Strategic Crypto Reserve signals a dramatic shift in the government's stance on digital assets. It's impact is far reaching for the world.

by: Interest

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by: Reuters

Trump allies pressure Zelenskiy to change course or resign

Finance ministers and central bankers from the G20 top economies gather in South Africa on Wednesday and Thursday, for a meeting marred by the absence or curtailed attendance of key members and disputes over the main issues of climate, debt and inequality.

by: Forbes

Elon Musk Issues 'Foolish' Crypto Price Warning As Memecoin Crash Threatens Bitcoin

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by: Reuters

Malaysia's ex-PM Ismail declares wealth to anti-graft agency amid seizure of assets

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said its investigation is focused on government publicity expenditure and procurement during the premiership of Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

by: BBC

Diversity backlash: Is 'masculine energy' coming to the UK?

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by: briefly

Scores of foreign nationals applied to have their spaza shops registered in Gauteng

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by: businessday

Top 10 richest countries in 2025

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by: Reuters

Trump says cryptocurrency 'strategic reserve' includes XRP, SOL and ADA

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by: Forbes

Top 10 Companies Hiring Work-From-Anywhere Remote Jobs In 2025

Do you want the flexibility and freedom to work from anywhere? Would you like to lock down a remote job without having to accept a salary reduction to do so?

by: CNN

Why Trump's aluminum tariffs won't raise the price of your can of Coke

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by: sanews

Spaza shops who met registration deadline to receive support

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by: Forbes

Business Tech News: Gmail Is Killing SMS Two Factor Authentication

OpenAI's Deep Research is available to all paying ChatGPT users, and a hidden feature in Windows will help protect your data, but you need to activate it.

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Minister announces fund to support spaza shops

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by: Kiplinger

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by: Businessworld

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by: Forbes

Intersectionality And Money: Why Financial Planning Is More Personal Than Finance

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by: manilatimes

Ellomay Capital Announces Execution of Project Finance Agreements for its 198 MW Solar Portfolio in Italy

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by: Forbes

AI And Automation: Threats And Opportunities For White-Collar Professionals

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by: Tuko

Iran lawmakers sack minister over economic woes

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by: MSN

Is Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) The Best Money Making Stock To Buy Now?

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by: MSN

Is Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) the Best Water Stock to Buy According to Hedge Funds?

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by: MSN

Rail fares rise by 4.6% in England and Wales

The government says fares must go up so it can fund investment, but admits passengers are frustrated by services.

by: MSN

Figure's humanoid robots will handle your chores this year

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by: Reuters

'Fearless Girl' statue sponsor State Street drops boardroom diversity targets

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by: MSN

A millennial with a $5,000 side hustle portfolio explains which gigs are fun and easy

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by: manilatimes

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by: MSN

A Lockheed exec tells BI what's needed to fix the F-35's biggest problems

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by: MSN

Nation announces controversial changes to major industry: 'Significantly changed business environment'

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by: news24online

India's GST Collections Soar 9.1% To Rs 1.84 Lakh Crore In February 2025

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by: MSN

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by: Yen

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by: SunLive

Government struggles with lack of visibility

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by: Newspoint

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by: Reuters

CK Hutchison plans $1 billion port investment in Pakistan, ministry says

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Parents are worried about AI chatbots popping up in kids' apps. Experts say here's what to watch for.

AI chatbots are raising some concerns as they're appearing in more kid-friendly apps. There's limited research on their social and emotional impact.

The article from MSN discusses growing concerns among parents about the integration of AI chatbots into children's apps. These chatbots, designed to enhance user interaction, are becoming more common in educational and entertainment apps aimed at kids. Experts highlight several issues to watch for: the potential for inappropriate content or responses, privacy concerns regarding data collection from children, and the lack of transparency about how these AI systems operate. There's also worry about the AI's ability to mimic human-like interactions, which might confuse children about what is real and what is not. Experts advise parents to monitor app usage, review privacy policies, and ensure that the apps are age-appropriate and from reputable developers. They also suggest discussing with children the nature of AI to help them understand that these chatbots are not real friends but programmed entities.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/parents-are-worried-about-ai-chatbots-popping-up-in-kids-apps-experts-say-here-s-what-to-watch-for/ar-AA1A55Y4