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Target, Walmart and Amazon losing LGBTQ+ consumer spending

TazaPulseJune 17, 2026

LGBTQ+ consumers are shifting their brand loyalties based on companies’ diversity, equity and inclusion policies, according to new research from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The findings released Wednesday found that nearly 72% of LGBTQ+ consumers say they buy fewer products from companies they perceive as “reducing diversity and inclusion commitments.” Nearly 70% also said...

‘Something shocking’: Centre defends Telegram curbs in HC, says app aided NEET cheating networks | India News

TazaPulseJune 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday defended its decision to temporarily restrict access to Telegram, telling the Delhi high court that the messaging platform was being systematically misused by organised networks and that it would place “shocking” material before the court on Thursday.Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought a day’s adjournment, saying...

‘The countdown begins’: India-UK FTA to take effect from July 15, UK envoy calls it a ‘historic moment’

TazaPulseJune 17, 2026

India and the UK on Wednesday announced that their landmark free trade agreement (FTA) will come into force on July 15, paving the way for tariff reductions, greater market access and enhanced economic cooperation between the two countries.The announcement marks the final step before implementation of the trade pact, which was signed last year and...

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Allbirds stock soars after name change and CEO hire in AI pivot

TazaPulseJune 17, 2026

Sign on facade at shoe company Allbirds, Walnut Creek, California, August 25, 2025. Smith Collection | Archive Photos | Getty Images Allbirds is among the latest crop of companies pivoting to AI in a bid to capitalize on the burgeoning tech boom set off by ChatGPT’s debut in late 2022. A day after Allbirds’ rebrand,...

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Space race spurs luxury hotel land grab on Florida coast

TazaPulseJune 17, 2026

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‘We are very close to deal’: Trump signals progress on India-US trade agreement

TazaPulseJune 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signalled progress in ongoing trade negotiations with India, saying the two sides were close to finalising an agreement.“We are very close to the deal,” Trump told reporters when asked about the proposed India-US trade pact on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.The remarks come amid intensified negotiations between New...

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BJP moves privilege notice in Rajya Sabha against Mallikarjun Kharge over remarks on PM Modi | India News

TazaPulseJune 17, 2026

Privilege notice moved against Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge over remarks on PM NEW DELHI: Six BJP MPs have moved a privilege notice in the Rajya Sabha against Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge over remarks they described as “disrespectful” towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi, prompting chairman CP Radhakrishnan to refer the matter to the committee...

CME Group’s Terry Duffy to step down in 2027, CFO Lynne Fitzpatrick to become CEO

TazaPulseJune 17, 2026

Terry Duffy, CME Group Scott Mlyn | CNBC CME Group‘s longtime leader Terry Duffy will step down as chief executive officer next year, succeeded by President and Chief Financial Officer Lynne Fitzpatrick. Duffy, 67, will transition to executive chairman effective March 1, 2027, the company said Wednesday. It marks a more than two-decade run that...

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Anthropic asked for regulation. Washington went much further

TazaPulseJune 17, 2026

Anthropic’s longstanding push for regulation is coming back to bite it. The artificial intelligence company, now valued at close to $1 trillion, has spent years touting its dedication to safety. But for the second time this year, Anthropic has found itself caught in the Trump administration’s crosshairs, this time out of concern for the safety...

ITR filing: How to pay zero tax under new and old tax regime – know all about Section 87A rebate

TazaPulseJune 17, 2026

Under the new income tax regime, individuals with total income up to Rs 12 lakh can claim a rebate of up to Rs 60,000. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2025-26: Before filing your income tax return, it is important to be aware of the applicable income tax rates and slabs under both the new and...