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Shein has become a significant player in the market.In just 12 years, this Chinese fast-fashion giant has rapidly expanded and now serves over 150 countries. Its $5 dresses and accessories have captured the attention of young shoppers seeking more value for their money.As Shein has grown, it has come under scrutiny from American lawmakers. Initially, it planned to list its shares in the U.S., but has since turned its focus to London, where it reportedly aims to go public in the coming weeks.While Shein has yet to officially announce a date, its IPO would be London’s most notable in years.What…

Saudi Aramco’s $12 billion share sale was quickly sold out shortly after opening on Sunday, marking a significant success for the government, which aims to raise funds for a major economic transformation plan.Demand for all available shares was met within hours after the books opened, as per the terms of the deal reviewed by Bloomberg News. The shares were covered within the price range of 26.70 to 29 riyals.Although the extent of foreign demand was not immediately clear, the order book included a mix of local and international investors, according to three individuals familiar with the matter who requested anonymity…

Experiencing occasional anger is part of being human, and it’s well-documented that chronic anger is associated with cardiovascular disease. However, new research indicates that merely recalling a moment of anger could also harm your heart.A study published in May in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that spending a few minutes ruminating on a past anger-inducing situation can hinder your blood vessels’ ability to relax, thus affecting blood flow.“Impaired vascular function is linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke,” said lead author Dr. Daichi Shimbo, a professor in the Division of Cardiology at Columbia University…

Medline Industries is recalling approximately 1.5 million portable adult bed rails in the U.S. and Canada following two reported entrapment deaths associated with the products.The recall affects two models of Medline’s “Bed Assist Bars.” According to a Thursday announcement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), users can become trapped within the bed rail itself or between the product and the side of a mattress when attached to a bed.This situation poses “a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation,” as noted by the CPSC.To date, Medline has received reports of two entrapment deaths linked to the…

In a significant international operation coordinated by the European Union’s justice and police agencies, authorities have dismantled computer networks responsible for distributing ransomware via infected emails. This operation, described as the largest-ever against this type of cybercrime, led to the arrest of four “high value” suspects, the takedown of over 100 servers, and the seizure of more than 2,000 internet domains, according to the EU’s judicial cooperation agency, Eurojust.Codenamed “Endgame,” the operation involved coordinated efforts in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Denmark, Ukraine, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Three suspects were arrested in Ukraine and one in Armenia, with…

On Sunday, around 4,400 Parisians gathered on the Champs-Élysées for a grand picnic on a 216-meter red-and-white checkered blanket, under the shadow of the Arc de Triomphe.This event, dubbed Le Grand Pique-Nique de Champs, was meticulously organized by a committee of local businesses aiming to attract residents back to the area, which has become a predominantly tourist destination in recent decades.Selected randomly from over 240,000 applicants, attendees enjoyed free culinary treats provided by nearby restaurants, including the famous Fouquet’s, both on the picnic blanket and on specially arranged long benches.While the Champs-Élysées remains a bustling location, its visitor demographic has…

Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a series of severe storms ravaged the central and southern United States, resulting in at least 22 fatalities and widespread devastation. The storms inflicted significant damage in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kentucky, where homes and businesses were destroyed, and power outages were rampant. Concurrently, an early-season heat wave broke temperature records from South Texas to Florida.Meteorologists warned that the severe weather could potentially shift to the East Coast later on Monday, advising the millions of people engaging in outdoor activities for the holiday to remain vigilant. A tornado watch was issued for areas from…

Many physicians and nurses are pleased with the Federal Trade Commission’s new rule banning noncompete agreements in employment contracts. However, they are disappointed that it may not extend to those employed by nonprofit hospitals and healthcare facilities, which deliver most of the nation’s care and employ the majority of medical professionals.Last month, in a 3-2 vote, the FTC approved a final rule prohibiting contracts that restrict employees from joining a competitor. The agency described noncompete agreements as “a widespread and often exploitative practice,” calling them an unfair method of competition that depresses wages and stifles new business formation.The rule prohibits…

Web development has long been a profitable career path for millions. Despite a recent downturn in the tech sector, marked by significant layoffs, the demand for developers, including front-end developers, remains.For those new to web development, developers often specialize as either back-end or front-end developers, while some practice full-stack development, handling both front and back-end tasks. A front-end web developer focuses on the part of websites that users interact with, explains Dan Martino, digital director and founder of 914Digital, a New York-based digital media company.”Front-end development involves using HTML and CSS to style websites and enhance their appearance,” he says.…

Drugmakers GSK Plc and Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH successfully convinced a Chicago jury to dismiss a woman’s claim that the blockbuster heartburn drug Zantac caused her cancer, marking a win for the companies in the first of thousands of similar lawsuits to go to trial.On Thursday, jurors determined that GSK and Boehringer were not liable for Angela Valadez’s injuries and had properly marketed the drug without a warning about its alleged cancer risk, as stated by GSK and the lawyers involved. Valadez had sought at least $640 million in damages.This verdict from the Illinois state court brought relief to GSK and…