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Seven-year-old coder Sergey gets job offer from Russian IT firm
A Russian software company has invited a seven-year-old coding prodigy to join its management team, as…
Senegal’s governing party poised for parliamentary majority in boost for reform agenda
DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal’s governing party is poised to win a parliamentary majority as main opposition…
Astros ballpark to be renamed Daikin Park from Minute Maid Park on Jan. 1
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros’ home will get a new name on Jan. 1, becoming Daikin…
Roblox to ban young children from messaging others
Getty Images Roblox has announced it will block under-13s from messaging others on the online gaming…
No-frills US carrier Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection
US budget carrier Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection after a long run of financial…
US regulators open 2 investigations into Ford recalls days after penalizing company
Just days after announcing a civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly on a recall,…
High gas and electricity prices likely to be the new normal, analyst says
Getty Images High domestic energy prices are likely to be “the new normal” with a slight…
Sri Lanka’s Marxist-leaning president appoints Cabinet after election win
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning president swore in a 22-member Cabinet on Monday…
Nigeria’s richest man Aliko Dangote takes on the ‘oil mafia’
Getty Images Aliko Dangote made his money through sugar and cement Petrol production at Nigerian business…