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Globe Meets Nile Rodgers, One of Music's Top Artists and Producers

Nile Rodgers is the legendary American musician, songwriter, and record producer whose prolific career has left an indelible mark on the landscape of popular music. Rodgers’ path to stardom was laid after co-founding, and playing guitar for, the influential funk and disco band CHIC, one of the top acts of the late 70s and early…

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Owner of 7-Eleven Stores Turns Down $38 Billion Buyout Offer

The Japanese owner of the convenience store chain 7-Eleven has turned down a $38 billion takeover bid from a Canadian competitor. In a letter to the Circle K owner, Alimentation Couche-Tard…
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Volvo Abandons Its Plan To Sell Only Electric Vehicles by 2030

Volvo has announced a shift in its strategic goals, moving away from its previous target of producing exclusively electric cars by 2030. The car company now plans to include hybrid vehicles in…

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Simone Biles ‘Not Upset’ About Missing Gold in Olympic Finals

Simone Biles’ run at the Paris Olympics might not have earned her a gold medal, but she is satisfied with the outcome of these Summer Games. Returning to the gymnastics mat was no small feat for 27-year-old Biles, who overcame both mental and physical hurdles to secure four medals: three golds and a silver in Paris. Her…