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13 May 2026 -- Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly -- The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage. -- 13 May 2026

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22 Apr 2026 -- Is Italy the new tax haven for the global rich? -- With the war in the Middle East hurting Dubai, Italy has become an attractive location for wealthy individuals from France and elsewhere. -- 22 Apr 2026

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15 Apr 2026 -- Why are so many Americans moving to Ireland? -- The number of Americans moving to Ireland last year was higher than the number of Irish people emigrating to the US. Was this just a blip or the start of a more profound trend? -- 15 Apr 2026

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2 Apr 2026 -- Dubai's tourism sector reels from 'brutal' impact of war -- The US-Israel war with Iran has had a devastating impact on visitor numbers to Dubai, and local businesses are suffering. -- 2 Apr 2026

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26 Mar 2026 -- Is New York's cannabis business flying high? -- Five years after it was legalised, cannabis is seemingly everywhere in New York, but business owners say that many legitimate businesses are struggling. -- 26 Mar 2026

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