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Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Apple Vision Pro M5: Two-minute review Even now, more than two years since Apple...

Basement EV charging restrictions could hit adoption, says industry
BIS clarified that the draft is currently advisory, not binding, and local authorities can allow charging at their discretion. | Photo Credit: The provisions of the draft National Building Code, which prohibit charging of Electric Vehicles (EVs)...
Unilever Delays Ice Cream Spin-Off Due To Government Shutdown In The US
21st October 2025 Unilever announced today that it was having to delay the demerger of its €15bn ice cream division because of the US federal government shutdown. The consumer goods giant noted that the US Securities and Exchange Commission was...

Muhurat trading 2025: Sensex gains 63 points, Nifty 50 settled above 25,850— 10 key highlights from Indian stock market
Muhurat trading 2025: The Indian stock market benchmarks, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, ended with nominal gains on the one-hour special trading session, known as Muhurat trading, on Tuesday, October 21. The Sensex closed at 84,426.34, gaining 63...

CAA Bolsters Creators Division, Hires Veteran Jacob Selzer
Digital content veteran Jacob Selzer has joined Creative Artists Agency as an agent in its Creators division. Selzer, a former NBCUniversal exec who most recently was executive vp of content & strategy at digital brand Almost Friday Media, joins...
Solar panel battery storage: What is it and how does it work at home?
If you’re considering installing solar panels at home, you’ve likely come across solar batteries, which are large lithium-ion packs that store excess power for when the sun isn’t shining. Using the same technology found in electric vehicles, these...

Antitrust Agencies Target Over 125 Federal Regulations for Potential Rollback
On September 16, 2025, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a report identifying more than 125 federal regulations deemed anticompetitive by the FTC and the Department of...

Consumer Goods Index Rises 96.16% in Nine Months on Robust Demand and Profit Growth
The Nigerian stock market’s consumer goods sector has recorded an impressive performance in the first nine months of 2025, with the Consumer Goods Index surging by 96.16 percent, driven by strong demand, improved corporate earnings, and investor...
Does A Fall In Unemployment Lead To Stronger Economic Growth?
Image Source: Pexels For most economists and commentators, a strong labor market is the key driver of economic growth. The reduction in the number of unemployed people supposedly means that more individuals can afford to increase their spending on...

US trans-shipment tariff to create major compliance issues for cos: Moody’s
The 40 per cent trans-shipment tariff by the US will create major compliance issues for companies in India and the ASEAN region, with high risks for sectors like machinery, electrical equipment and semiconductors, Moody’s Ratings said on Tuesday....

First Lite Signs All-Star Pro Baseball Player, Kyle Schwarber as Brand's First Professional Sports Ambassador
KETCHUM, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 21, 2025-- First Lite, a leading technical hunting apparel brand, announced today that all-star pro baseball player, Kyle Schwarber has joined as the company’s first pro baseball ambassador. All-Star Pro...

Escalate to negotiate: How Europe should respond to Chinese export restrictions
In a series of announcements in early October, the Chinese ministry of commerce codified and tightened export restrictions on “rare earth-related technologies and other items”. The new rules limit exports of all Chinese technologies needed for...

Baltimore City Council considers imposing zoning regulations on 'small box establishments'
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore City Council is currently considering legislation that would impose zoning regulations on discount stores. Council Bill 25-0040 would require so called "small box establishments" to be located at least half-a-mile apart...

Unilever ice cream deal frozen amid US government shutdown
Unilever has warned shareholders that the spin-off of its €15 billion ice cream business has been delayed by the ongoing US federal government shutdown. Shares in the consumer goods giant fell on Tuesday after it announced that the US Securities...

Why strategic agility is the only real hedge against 'America First' turbulence
When Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, trade became his bluntest policy tool. By February, the new administration announced sweeping tariffs: 25 per cent on most Canadian imports, 10 per cent on energy, and similar penalties on...

Multichoice acquisition boosts private capital investment to $5bn
Private capital investment in Africa surged in the third quarter of 2025, reaching a total disclosed deal value of $5 billion, largely boosted by the $2 billion acquisition of MultiChoice Group by Canal+ SA. This is according to the Stears Q3 2025...

Bullish foreign funds lift sentiments in QSE as index gains 13 points
Reflecting the ease in the US-China trade tensions, the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) today gained more than 13 points despite the market skewed towards shakers. The foreign funds were seen bullish as the 20-stock Qatar Index rose 0.12% to 10,821.85...

Trump in screeching Putin U-turn as White House says NO PLANS to meet Russian president: Live updates
By RACHEL BOWMAN, US NEWS REPORTER and NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT Updated: 15:10 EDT, 21 October 2025 A Trump administration official confirmed Tuesday that there were no plans for the US president and Vladimir Putin to meet 'in...

InsureThink AI governance demands a new era of board oversight
Artificial intelligence has made a fast leap from a specialized technology to a central topic of discussion in boardrooms. As companies implement AI solutions in record time, boards must now get on board with AI-induced risks. In short, boards...

Premium Uncoated Paperboard for Luxury Packaging
This content was written and submitted by the supplier. It has only been modified to comply with this publication’s space and style. Stora Enso is growing its portfolio of premium packaging materials with the launch of Ensovelvet, a new uncoated...