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Starbucks sales hit as 2,000 stores in China shut amid coronavirus
                Starbucks, the world's largest coffee chain, closed half of its Chinese stores due to coronavirus, adjusting operating hours and delaying 2020 profit forecasts. The outbreak has significantly impacted the company's operations in its biggest market outside the United States.            
            
        Kobe Bryant merchandise sells out after tragic death
                Following Kobe Bryant's sudden death, fans worldwide rushed to purchase memorabilia, causing Lakers jerseys, Nike shoes, and commemorative items to sell out rapidly. Nike confirmed complete sellout of Bryant's merchandise, redirecting website visitors to a memorial statement about the tragic helicopter crash.            
            
        Canadian robot detected nCov earlier than health officials
                Canadian AI platform BluDot, founded by Kamran Khan, detected the novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China before official health organizations. Using machine learning and monitoring 65 languages, the platform provided early warnings about the emerging pandemic.            
            
        Sports world mourns sudden death of Kobe Bryant
                NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine victims in a devastating helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. The sports world mourned his sudden loss, with basketball teams honoring his memory through moments of silence and symbolic 24-second tributes.            
            
        Australia saves wildlife by airdropping food
                As devastating bushfires ravage Australia, the government takes innovative action by airdropping thousands of pounds of vegetables to feed endangered wildlife, including rock wallabies, in an effort to support animal survival and habitat recovery.            
            
        Russia’s Olympic ban referred to sport’s arbitration court
                Russia's Olympic ban faces legal challenge at CAS after WADA's referral. The four-year restriction prevents Russian athletes from competing unless proven "neutral" and not involved in doping cover-ups. UNESCO defines doping as using prohibited substances to enhance sporting performance.            
            
        Iranian Soleimani’s death served “American Justice,” says President Trump
                President Trump justified the drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, stating it was a decisive action to prevent potential attacks on US embassies and save American lives. The president defended the military action as a necessary measure of national security.            
            
        Facebook bans deceptive, modified media
                Facebook's Global Policy Management President Monika Bickert announced the removal of deceptive images and videos designed to mislead users, targeting content that artificially alters visual media to create false narratives.            
            
        TV makers stun CES 2020 with super HD units
                At CES 2020, TV manufacturers unveiled cutting-edge televisions with AI technology, voice assistant integration, and smart home control features. Brands like LG, Samsung, Sony, and TCL presented innovative high-definition models designed to appeal to tech-savvy consumers.            
            
        A “Prototype City of the Future” will rise in Japan, says...
                Toyota Motor Corporation plans to transform a 175-acre former car factory into a "Prototype City of the Future" called Woven City. Located at the base of Mount Fuji, this innovative project will house 2,000 people and serve as a laboratory for autonomous vehicles and sustainable technologies.            
            
        
		















