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How $470 million worth of fake Nikes get into the US Worldwide sales of knockoff goods exceeded $520 billion last year, representing 3.3% of all global trade. India welcomed more babies on New Year's Day than any other country One of the first children born in 2020 was in Fiji; the US had the last one on Jan. 1. The longest-running movie in Indian theatres this year was a Hollywood film—and it wasn't Avengers In the world's second-largest English-speaking country. The Second Cities Of Scandinavia If you're looking for a Scandinavian city break with a difference, here are three options besides the capitals. View: The biggest challenge facing e-commerce sector in India & how to overcome it To keep up with these changing demands, it is crucial that the logistics sector be efficient. What will we be wearing in 2020? For both men and women, from heritage crafts to bold colour blocking, here are some inspiring looks for the year ahead, picked by Bel Jacobs. 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Fatal Tesla crash sparks federal investigation Two people died after a Tesla reportedly passed through a red light and collided with their car. Why mature dating apps are coming of age An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love. Plane crash fatalities fell more than 50% in 2019 The high-profile Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia in March accounted for more than half of those deaths. Companies will move from hiring to attracting in 2020: Study About 78 per cent of companies in a survey admit that hiring and retaining has become more difficult compared to the previous year, according to 'The .. 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Reliance starts kirana-led retail venture Jio Mart India Business News: NEW DELHI: Mukesh Ambani's Reliance has gone live with its most-ambitious last mile hyperlocal kirana-led retail project — Jio Mart, and this is expec. Tesla Gathers Speed With The Official Launch Of Model 3 In China Monday is a big day for Tesla Motors and Elon Musk, as the first key fobs to made-in-China Model 3 sedans are handed over to new Chinese owners, marking the official start of Tesla's huge push into the fast-growing domestic Chinese EV marketplace. The Designers, Brands And Platforms To Look Out For In 2020 With the Twenties set to be a defining decade in the race against climate change, and one which could determine our future, here are my selection of designers, brands and platforms to look out for over the coming year. The number of US acres devoted to hemp is 100 times greater than five years ago Industrial hemp is the fastest growing crop in US agriculture. India was TikTok's censorship snake pit in 2019 There were 107 requests for removal of content from India—36% of the world total. Obama's year-end playlist has an Indian surprise: Prateek Kuhad It's not just Obama who likes cold/feet. Veganism: Why are vegan diets on the rise? More and more people are buying plant-powered products. What's behind the rise? The four largest tech companies are now worth more than $4 trillion Together, Apple and Microsoft added a whopping $970 billion (or so) to their market caps this year, accounting for 15% of the gain in the S&P 500 index. One professor's 10 rules for reading long, difficult nonfiction Have you ever finished a book that took so long to read you forgot how it started? Spotlight on Bordeaux, France: A Wine Lover's Guide for 2020 Beyond visiting the chateaux outside the city and tasting the wines, visitors will find much to do within the pedestrian friendly city center. Bigbasket, Delhivery among 8 unicorns in Jan-Sep 2019 Amazon reportedly threatened to fire employees who spoke out against company policies Amazon sent emails warning of potential termination to employees who spoke out against the company's environmental policies, according to a report by the Washington How To Spend Two Days in Delhi, India Most visitors to India will start or end their trip in Delhi, India's vast, crowded, and wonderfully chaotic capital city. That chaos can be overwhelming, so it's especially nice to have a serene base to which to return each night. Here's where to stay in Delhi and how to spend two days there. Google claims its new AI can predict breast cancer better than radiologists Google has been working on the project for two years with clinical research partners in UK and US.Google's model won't really replace a radiologist just yet Swiggy seeks higher commissions from restaurants in certain regions The food delivery firm is looking to get restaurants to fund a larger chunk of promotions. The 1997 merger that paved the way for the Boeing 737 Max crisis Only now, with the plane indefinitely grounded, are we beginning to see the scale of its effects.  What kind of immigrants do Europeans want? Europeans prefer immigrants who look similar to them. 2020 is the year of the $1 trillion space economy The private revolution in space is upon us. 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