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Trump ties Greenland demands to Nobel Prize in message to Norway leader

The US president says he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace, after not being awarded the annual prize....

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'Europe is at a total loss': Russia gloats over Greenland tensions

The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland....

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Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93

The Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation said the fashion designer died peacefully in Rome....

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What caused the train to derail remains unclear but officials say an investigation has been launched....

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Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening....

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Lawyers for Swiss bar owners condemn 'vindictiveness' after deadly fire

Lawyers for the Moretti couple say "lies" have been circulating about their clients, in their first public statement since the fire....

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Man seriously injured in Sydney's third shark attack in two days

In three separate incidents, a 12-year-old was also injured and an 11-year-old received assistance after his surfboard was bitten....

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Thirteen schoolchildren killed after bus collides with lorry in South Africa

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High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 39

More than 400 passengers were on board the trains that derailed near the city of Córdoba, in Spain's worst rail crash in more than a decade....

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Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks

There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work....

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US believes its power matters more than international law, UN chief tells BBC

António Guterres says Washington's "clear conviction" is that multilateral solutions are irrelevant....

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Japan PM Takaichi calls snap election three months after taking office

Sanae Takaichi, who took office last October, hopes the vote will give her a stronger mandate....

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IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth

Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says....

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South African team helps search for politician swept away by Mozambique floodwaters

Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country...

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China's birth rate hits record low as population continues to shrink

Beijing has been trying hard to encourage more young people to marry and have children....

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Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations after the final is overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play....

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'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats

Trump says he will impose new taxes on eight US allies in February if they oppose his proposed takeover of the autonomous Danish territory....

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Man seriously injured in Sydney's third shark attack in two days

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Chile declares 'state of catastrophe' as wildfires leave at least 18 dead

Chile's president warned the death toll cold rise in the Ñuble and Biobío regions....

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Factory explosion in China kills four, injures 84

The blast caused noticeable tremors in the area and sent large plumes of smoke into the sky....

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EU weighs response to Trump's tariff threat over Greenland

Europe is split between hitting back at Trump's tariff threat or holding fire to avoid a damaging trade war....

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Ecstasy and now a day off - Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win

Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco....

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'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland

The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels....

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BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children....

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What tariffs has Trump announced and why?

Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up....

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Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation'

Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity....

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Spain train crash survivors describe 'absolutely terrifying' scene

Passengers recount the moment two trains collided between Málaga and Madrid on Sunday evening....

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Watch: Footage inside Spanish train as passengers evacuate from crash

Video filmed after a deadly train crash in southern Spain shows a damaged train with a passenger climbing out of it to safety....

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Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain

Heavy rain did not dampen a man's spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course....

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Watch: Timelapse shows Nasa rocket's 12-hour journey to launch pad

The 98m-tall Space Launch System moved at a top speed of 0.82 mph (1.3 km/h) over the 4-mile (6.5km) journey....

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Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?

The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler has been reporting from Greenland and dissects why the island has so much value in the eyes of President Trump....

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How could Europe respond to Trump's Greenland tariffs?

Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies....

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Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos

Expect the World Economic Forum this week to be both the centre of the world and totally bizarre....

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Gold and silver prices hit high after tariff threat

Donald Trump's plan to impose import taxes over Greenland pushed investors toward precious metals....

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IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth

Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says....

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'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'

A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards....

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'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland

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China hits growth goal after exports defy US tariffs

Official figures suggest China's economy hit its target but analysts have cast doubt on the data....

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'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats

Trump says he will impose new taxes on eight US allies in February if they oppose his proposed takeover of the autonomous Danish territory....

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British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd

Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago....

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What tariffs has Trump announced and why?

Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up....

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Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel

The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor....

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Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say

The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February....

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The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy

Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam....

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Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps

Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks"....

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Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help?

President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives....

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What tariffs has Trump announced and why?

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Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis

The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties....

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ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users

OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates....

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Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds

The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said....

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Weight loss jabs are 'opportunity' for Leon, boss says

John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business....

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The threat to the US economy from Trump’s fight with the Fed

Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy....

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Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes

The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service....

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'We're in survival mode': The milk price crisis draining dairy farms

Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the money they receive for their milk tumble over the last three months....

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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties....

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Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot

She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows....

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CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas

The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said....

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US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US....

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How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths

India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?...

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'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving

AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech....

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Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary....

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Why are more bosses sharing the top job?

More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks....

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Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers

Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich....

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'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices

Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt....

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Excel: The software that's hard to quit

Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data....

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How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026

Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade....

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How the new road safety measures could affect you

The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists....

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How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis

Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging....

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Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness

The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends....

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The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool

Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge....

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Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market

The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists....

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Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?

Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles....

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Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?

Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed....

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Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you

The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials....

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Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores?

With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference....

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'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'

A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards....

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'Warm hub has saved me from loneliness'

An 84-year-old Blackpool pensioner says she found herself in fuel poverty when her husband died....

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Cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people

Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal....

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Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds

The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said....

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The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse

There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?...

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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have....

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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"...

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The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?...

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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why...

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Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores?

With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference....

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Martin Lewis on why you should check your tax code now

Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code....

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Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com....

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Crossing Continents

The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?...

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Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'

Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt....

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Well, there goes the metaverse!

The metaverse is on its last legs as VR is eclipsed by AI. But that's not the only thing that went wrong for Meta's VR ambitions....

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Rogue agents and shadow AI: Why VCs are betting big on AI security

Misaligned agents are just one layer of the AI security challenge that startup Witness AI is trying to solve. It detects employee use of unapproved tools, blocking attacks, and ensuring compliance. ...

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Looking ahead to 2026: What’s next for Startup Battlefield 200

See what to expect for Startup Battlefield 200 in 2026, the ultimate startup pitch competition on the global stage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Join the mailing list to be the first to know when applications drop....

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BioticsAI, which won Disrupt’s Battlefield competition in 2023, gains FDA approval for its AI-powered fetal ultrasound product

TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield 2023 winner, BioticsAI, announced on Monday that it has received FDA clearance for its AI software that helps detect fetal abnormalities in ultrasound images. ...

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Sequoia to invest in Anthropic, breaking VC taboo on backing rivals: FT

Sequoia Capital is reportedly joining a blockbuster funding round for Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, according to the Financial Times. It’s a move sure to turn heads in Silicon Valley. Why? Because venture capital firms have historically avoided backing competing companies in the same sector, preferring to place their bets on a single winner. […]...

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TechCrunch Mobility: ‘Physical AI’ enters the hype machine

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Threads edges out X in daily mobile users, new data shows

Threads’ daily mobile usage has quietly surpassed X as Meta leans on cross-promotion, creator tools and fast feature rollouts — even as X faces fresh controversies...

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How YC-backed Bucket Robotics survived its first CES

Now, the startup is turning its attention to building the business, fundraising and striking commercial deals....

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Moxie Marlinspike has a privacy-conscious alternative to ChatGPT

Confer is designed to look and feel like ChatGPT or Claude, but your conversations can't be used for training or advertising....

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Why Silicon Valley is really talking about fleeing California (it’s not the 5%)

As highlighted Friday in the New York Post, the proposed wealth tax would hit founders on their voting shares rather than the actual equity they own....

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Who gets to inherit the stars? A space ethicist on what we’re not talking about

While it's easy to romanticize space as an escape to a pristine frontier where people will float weightlessly among the stars, it’s worth remembering there are no oceans or mountains or chirpy birds in space. It's “not nice up there,” said Rubenstein. “It is not nice at all."...

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Trump administration’s legal setbacks are good news for offshore wind — and the grid

Three offshore wind projects under construction on the U.S. East Coast are back to building after judges rebuked the Department of the Interior's actions....

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Oshen built the first ocean robot to collect data in a Category 5 hurricane

Oshen has signed contracts with multiple government agencies for its C-Star robots to collect ocean data autonomously....

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Musk wants up to $134B in OpenAI lawsuit, despite $700B fortune

Musk's legal team argues he should be compensated as an early startup investor who sees returns "many orders of magnitude greater" than his initial investment....

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