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Dua Lipa is preparing to pull double duty as this week’s “Saturday Night Live” host and musical guest. The “SNL” cast member – known for her uncanny impressions – goes on to dance awkwardly while singing her interpretation of a verse from Lipa’s 2020 hit “Levitating”.
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1 year ago Read more at CNN International

Andy Lee of the infamous duo, Hamish & Andy, has revealed he is engaged to his girlfriend of 10 years, Rebecca Harding. The 42-year-old made the adorable announcement during the latest episode of he and Hamish Blake’s podcast this week. Harding is referring to the couple’s first meeting in 2014.
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1 year ago Read more at New Zealand Herald

Chester Bennington of Linkin Park performs at The O2 Arena in London, England. Photo / Getty Images Three members of the hit noughties band are reportedly considering a reunion tour in 2025, with claims the band are looking for a female vocalist. Sources said band members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson and Dave Farrell will be included in the rumoured reunion.
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1 year ago Read more at New Zealand Herald

Dr. Shao-Yung (Eric) Chen is a Marketing Application Scientist at Seer. Inc. He runs the Seer Applications lab and the seer Collaborations and Publication Committee. He fosters relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), identifies emerging trends. With his years of industry experience, he has successfully launched new application workflows, conducted proteomic application projects, and optimized sample preparation workflows.
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1 year ago Read more at Technology Networks

The SMART system was launched from the Integrated Test Range off the coast of Odisha. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) tested a next-generation torpedo release system aimed at boosting the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
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1 year ago Read more at The Indian Express

Friends of Animal Charities in Maclean St has celebrated 10 years in business. The shop has given more than $500,000 to 61 charities across New Zealand who work to help animals. There’s been no time for celebration as the focus is always on the next sale.
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1 year ago Read more at New Zealand Herald

The official unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent on Wednesday. economists predicted it would reach 5 percent by the end of the year. The number of businesses they'd had calls from for help with restructuring and making people redundant had doubled year-on-year in April.
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1 year ago Read more at RNZ

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its May 1, 2024 policy meeting. It’s plausible — though at the moment unlikely — that the Fed will consider ratcheting up rates another 25 basis points or so in the coming months. Employment is still pretty strong, with the U.S. adding 303,000 jobs in March 2024.
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1 year ago Read more at The Conversation

Business Whanganui and NZME have signed a strategic alliance to partner and collaborate in an agreement that will benefit members. “NZME is where people come together to find news and entertainment and we believe this partnership will add value to the local business community,” said Helen Garner. To become a member, please visit www.businesswhanghanui.nz.
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1 year ago Read more at New Zealand Herald

Sentiment was not helped by the Reserve Bank's latest financial stability report warning that persistent inflation pressures could mean global interest rates stay higher for longer. Employers and Manufacturers head of advocacy Alan McDonald said high interest rates were the biggest drag on industries' outlook along with persistent domestic inflation.
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1 year ago Read more at RNZ