Labubu maker Pop Mart sets up London hub for European push

Labubu maker Pop Mart sets up London hub for European push

Published Sat, Jan 31, 2026 · 10:30 AM POP Mart International Group is setting up a London headquarters for its European operations as the Chinese maker of Labubu collectible toys seeks a new growth market after its breakout success in the US. The company will open 27 new stores in Europe in the coming year,…

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Gold and silver plunge as wild swings rock metals markets

Gold and silver plunge as wild swings rock metals markets

Published Sat, Jan 31, 2026 · 09:40 AM [NEW YORK] Gold suffered its biggest slide in four decades and silver posted a record intraday decline in a stark reversal of the rally that lifted prices to all-time highs. Gold fell more than 12 per cent to slump below US$5,000 an ounce in its biggest intraday…

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Why Alex Warren Says Ed Sheeran Stopped Answering His Emails 

Why Alex Warren Says Ed Sheeran Stopped Answering His Emails 

Alex Warren doesn’t have an ordinary relationship with his mentor.  The “Ordinary” singer joked that Ed Sheeran stopped responding to his emails because of how frequently he sends him messages.  In fact, Alex revealed that his last note to the “Shape of You” singer, in which he apologized for his nonstop correspondence, went unanswered. “I…

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Waymo under scrutiny after hitting child near Santa Monica elementary school

A Waymo self-driving taxi recently struck a child near a Santa Monica elementary school during drop-off hours, triggering an investigation into the incident by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The child sustained minor injuries, Waymo said. After being struck, the child stood up and walked to the sidewalk, where witnesses called 911. Santa Monica…

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Waymo under scrutiny after hitting child near Santa Monica elementary school

Waymo under scrutiny after hitting child near Santa Monica elementary school

A Waymo self-driving taxi recently struck a child near a Santa Monica elementary school during drop-off hours, triggering an investigation into the incident by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The child sustained minor injuries, Waymo said. After being struck, the child stood up and walked to the sidewalk, where witnesses called 911. Santa Monica…

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