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China on Monday (Apr 27) blocked Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, four months after the deal was sealed. It signals that moving offshore may no longer shield Chinese firms from Beijing’s reach as Sino-US tech rivalry deepens, say analysts.
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Multitasking may be considered the norm to people who think that it helps them achieve more in less time. In reality though, it merely gives an "illusion" of productivity and may be detrimental to mental health in the long run, experts say.
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