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Spotify paid a record $10 billion in music royalties in 2024
Spotify says it paid $10 billion in royalties in 2024

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Spotify set a new milestone in 2024, paying out US$10 billion in royalties—the highest annual payout to the music...

Jaguar Land Rover opts out of EV production at Tata’s India plant
JLR shelves plan to build EVs at Tata's India plant

NEW DELHI, India: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has decided against manufacturing electric vehicles at Tata Motors' upcoming $1 billion factory...

Virgin Group aims to raise $900M for cross-channel rail venture
Virgin Group to raise $900 million for rail service bid, company says

LONDON, U.K.: Virgin Group is seeking to raise $900 million to fund its plan to launch cross-channel rail services, positioning itself...

Boeing's February deliveries surge to 44, up from 27 last year
Boeing deliveries rise 63% in February from one year earlier

SEATTLE, Washington: Boeing saw a significant increase in aircraft deliveries in February, reporting 44 planes delivered compared to...

Southwest ends free checked bags, introduces new fees
At Southwest Airlines, checked bags will no longer fly for free

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers for checked bags, ending a long-standing policy that set it apart...

U.S. stocks rally hard despite drop in consumer sentiment
Dow Jones jumps 675 points as Wall Street rebounds

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks rallied hard on Friday, boosted by strong rises around the world. Investors shrugged off a decline...

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New York fires 2,000 prison guards after wildcat strike
New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return after strike

ALBANY, New York: New York fired over 2,000 prison guards this week for not returning to work after a weeks-long strike that disrupted...

NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer
NBA roundup: Wizards shock Nuggets on late 3-pointer

(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) Jordan Poole swished a 35-foot, 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds left to give the visiting Washington...

Kristaps Porzingis' return sparks Celtics past Nets
Kristaps Porzingis' return sparks Celtics past Nets

(Photo credit: John Jones-Imagn Images) Kristaps Porzingis returned from a viral infection and scored 14 of his 24 points in the...

Spring training roundup: Grand slam helps Astros rally past Marlins
Spring training roundup: Grand slam helps Astros rally past Marlins

(Photo credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images) Shortstop Jeremy Pena smacked a grand slam to fuel a six-run sixth inning as the host...

"Fascinating conversation!": PM Modi shares glimpses into podcast with Lex Fridman
"Fascinating conversation!": PM Modi shares glimpses into podcast with Lex Fridman

New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a sneak peek on Saturday into the areas of discussion he held...

MLB's top 10 prospects: Roki Sasaki beefs up Dodgers' rotation
MLB's top 10 prospects: Roki Sasaki beefs up Dodgers' rotation

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Deciding it is time for high-upside young talent to arrive is a means for teams to rise...

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