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Zurich is reimagining the future of insurance with ambitious new AI Lab
Collaboration with the University of St. Gallen and the ETH Zurich’s Agentic Systems Lab to accelerate industry transformation using the power of artificial intelligence (AI) In an industry often defined by tradition, Zurich Insurance Group...
    
  Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Secures MiCA License in Austria for EU Expansion
AMINA Bank AG announced Monday that its Austrian subsidiary has obtained a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Austria's Financial Market Authority, making it the first crypto banking group to secure approval under Europe's Markets...
    
  First Alert Investigation: ENC hospitals face multimillion-dollar losses from federal Medicaid cuts; services expected to suffer
EASTERN CAROLINA, N.C. (WITN) - It is a complex issue, but one that is expected to have a significant impact on Eastern Carolina healthcare providers. We’ve been digging into what the Medicaid spending cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,...
    
  FIFA rejects Malaysian soccer appeal over players using false documents
ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA rejected appeals Monday by the Malaysian soccer federation and seven foreign-born players who were banned for using fake documents to claim eligibility for the country's national team. The ruling was expected but clears the way...
    
  CBH Marks 50 Years – A New Chapter Beyond Swiss Private Banking
To mark its 50th anniversary, Geneva’s CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique – also present in Hong Kong – steps beyond balance sheets and capital ratios. The private bank, one of Switzerland’s best-capitalized institutions, is celebrating with an...
    
  The 9 best places to visit in Valais, Switzerland
Vertiginous ravines, 4000m peaks and a monumental glacier are Valais’ calling cards. Anchored by the soaring pyramid of the Matterhorn in southwest Switzerland, this canton abounds with Swiss icons – think ridiculously handsome mountains, warm and...
UBS chairman warns Switzerland losing its edge to Hong Kong and Singapore
HONG KONG - UBS Group’s chairman blasted his home market of Switzerland as losing its lustre as a wealth management hub to Hong Kong and Singapore, while also warning against looming risks in the US insurance industry. “Switzerland is facing a...
ABB Startup Challenge India 2025 winner advances smart drive technology with AI innovation
• ABB India announces Cloudworx as the winner of the ABB Startup Challenge India 2025, selected from over 100 visionary startups • Seven finalists pitched their innovative AI-powered solutions that can help simplify drive and motor selection,...
    
  UBS chairman says Switzerland is having an ‘identity crisis’
HONG KONG: UBS Chairman Colm Kelleher on Tuesday said Switzerland is having an “identity crisis” about its role in the world of banking. Kelleher, speaking at a global financial leaders’ investment summit in Hong Kong, said the European country...
    
  EPL: He’s head, shoulder above everybody’ – Carragher names best signing of the season
Former Liverpool man, Jamie Carragher, has hailed Sunderland captain, Granit Xhaka, describing the Swiss as Premier League signing of the season. The Black Cats played out a 1-1 draw with Everton in the Premier League on Monday night, with Xhaka...
    
  Nikkei's Global Management Dialogue to discuss leadership amid uncertainty
Global Management Dialogue 2025 Executives from Johnson & Johnson, Foxconn, others speaking at 2-day Tokyo event From left, Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson Joaquin Duato, Foxconn Chairman and CEO Young Liu and Singapore Exchange CEO Loh Boon...
    
  Courtland’s Mages unveils first gallery showcase
In Photo L–R: McKenna Mages (daughter), Monica Mages (featured artist), and Ed Mages (husband and custom frame maker) at Monica’s first gallery showing at Ulm Sweet Ulm. Photo by Amy ZentsNEW ULM — Courtland artist Monica Mages presented her first...
UBS sells US$3.25 billion in first deal since AT1 ruling
[LONDON] UBS Group sold its first bonds since a court decision raised questions about the Swiss lender’s possible exposure to previously cancelled Credit Suisse debt. The bank priced US$3.25 billion of senior notes, according to a source familiar...
    
  Business News | ABB Startup Challenge India 2025 Winner Advances Smart Drive Technology with AI Innovation
PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 4: ABB India, in partnership with Microsoft and SynerLeap, announced Cloudworx as the winner of the ABB Startup Challenge India 2025, contributing to reshaping how Indian industries adopt ABB's...
Feature: Swiss trail runner's comeback win caps Tsaigu's 10th anniversary
by sportswriters Dong Yixing, Wang Qin'ou and Shen Nan LINHAI, China, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- With no running pack, poles, or sunglasses, Swiss athlete Remi Bonnet cut a minimalist figure as he sprinted to victory in the men's 25km event at the 2025...
    
  Top Hotels and Talent Celebrated at 2025 HM Aotearoa-Pacific Awards Gala
The winners from Aotearoa and the South Pacific for the 2025 HM Awards have been announced at a gala black tie dinner in Auckland last Friday (Oct 31) attended by over 200 leading industry executives. Over 45 winners from across New Zealand and...
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Brissett fills in for Murray again as Cardinals end 5-game skid with 27-17 victory over Cowboys ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jacoby Brissett threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score filling in again for Kyler Murray, and the Arizona Cardinals...
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Brissett fills in for Murray again as Cardinals end 5-game skid with 27-17 victory over Cowboys ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jacoby Brissett threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score filling in again for Kyler Murray, and the Arizona Cardinals...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 1:12 a.m. EST
Brissett fills in for Murray again as Cardinals end 5-game skid with 27-17 victory over Cowboys ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jacoby Brissett threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score filling in again for Kyler Murray, and the Arizona Cardinals...
    
  UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Hotspot of Digital Arrest, TATA Group, Rob Jetten, NOTAM, Kerala, Smoking Ban
Daily Quiz 1. Which of the following is the nickname of Isro’s LVM3-M5 rocket, which recently launched the communications satellite CMS-03? Education News A. Vajra B. Akashveer C. Shaktimaan D. Bahubali (Correct) 2. Kishanganj, Araria, Purnia, and...