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The Boox Picco is now available for pre-order for $100

The Boox Picco, the new tiny e-reader that’s got everyone talking, is finally available for pre-orders, after a soft launch on Boox’s website less than two weeks ago. This tiny e-reader, which starts from just $100, can be bought from Boox’s website (via Trusted Reviews). At the moment, it’s expected to start shipping some time…

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Can Alzheimer’s Be Prevented? Understanding the Role of Lifestyle and Brain Health

Image caption: Dr. Anirudh Vilas Kulkarni Alzheimer’s disease is commonly associated with ageing, but research suggests that factors influencing brain health can begin much earlier in life. While researchers have not yet found a definitive way to prevent Alzheimer’s, healthy lifestyle choices may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and support long-term brain health….

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Looking ahead to Germany’s next two games

Jürgen Klopp is about to get a very different look at his Germany squad. After using his first group for matches against the Netherlands (draw) and Greece (loss), Klopp will turn to a largely new group for Germany’s next two Nations League fixtures. Germany will host Serbia in Munich on October 1st before traveling to…

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Starbucks Closing 250 Stores, Remodeling Hundreds More

Starbucks is closing approximately 250 coffeehouses across North America, marking the second major round of store closures under CEO Brian Niccol as the coffee giant continues reshaping its sprawling retail portfolio. The closures, representing about 2.2% of Starbucks’ 11,149 company-operated North American locations, come alongside a large-scale reinvestment in the locations the company plans to…

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Yen Surges on Tokyo Warning, but Oil and Yields Still Set the Broader FX Tone

Yen Surges on Tokyo Warning, but Oil and Yields Still Set the Broader FX Tone

What’s happening: Yen surged broadly Monday, pushing USD/JPY through 157, after Japan’s Vice Finance Minister Atsushi Mimura sharpened Tokyo’s intervention warning, saying markets should take the coordinated Japan-US message on Yen weakness “at face value.” At the same time, Brent rose 2.49% to $106.92 and WTI gained 2.25% to $94.49 after Trump rejected Iran’s latest…

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