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Business

Starbucks lifts forecast as sales surge in Q1

DS Staff | Apr 29, 2026

Starbucks is showing signs of a strong comeback. The coffee giant lifted its annual forecast after a better-than-expected quarter, sending shares up about 5% in after-hours trading.

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Music

Taylor Swift is trademarking her voice, image to ward off AI deepfakes

DS Staff | Apr 29, 2026

Pop icon Taylor Swift has taken legal action against unauthorized AI content by filing trademark applications to protect her voice and likeness, mirroring similar moves by Matthew McConaughey.

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Geopolitics

Iran proposes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

DS Staff | Apr 28, 2026

Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz, in exchange for the US lifting its blockade on Iranian ships, ending the conflict, and delaying nuclear talks, officials told multiple outlets yesterday.