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Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

Continental Eyes Bigger 2026 Profits While Wrapping Up Its Big Shift

Continental plans to lift its earnings next year, even as markets stay shaky. The move hinges on booming sales of large premium tires, falling raw‑material costs, and a rebound in industrial demand later in 2026. The company also counts on gains from streamlining its ContiTech unit, though trade bar

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Dec 14 2024SPORTS

Ski Star Sofia Goggia's Comeback: A Friendship That Helped Her Overcome Injury

Italian alpine skier Sofia Goggia is known for her speed and determination on the slopes. But after a severe leg injury last February, her world came to a halt. Not only did her body suffer, but her mental health took a big hit too. She struggled to find her way back, until her friend Lindsey Vonn,

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Nov 27 2024SCIENCE

A Twist in Motion: Improving Continuum Robots

Continuum robots have a common issue: when one part moves, others often follow unintentionally. This is known as motion coupling, and it makes controlling these robots tricky. To tackle this problem, a new type of robot has been designed. It's called the Variable-Pitch Flexible-Screw-Driven Continuu

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Italy's New Surrogacy Ban: A Closer Look

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently signed a controversial ban on surrogacy, sparking immediate backlash. Meloni described the law as a rule of common sense, aimed at preventing the exploitation of women's bodies and children. She emphasized that human life is priceless and not a commodit

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Italy's New Law Tackles Surrogacy Tourism

Italian lawmakers have just passed a strict new law making it illegal for couples to seek surrogacy abroad. This move comes from the far-right Brothers of Italy party, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The law extends a previous ban on surrogacy within Italy, but now reaches further to punish th

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