Science Says: What we know about cancer risk and coffee

Trouble is brewing for coffee lovers in California, where a judge just ruled that sellers must post scary warnings about cancer risks. But some scientists and available evidence suggest that a daily cup of joe does not pose a huge... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Promises, promises: Facebook's history with privacy

MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — "We've made a bunch of mistakes." ''Everyone needs complete control over who they share with at all times." ''Not one day goes by when I don't think about what it means for us to be the stewards of this community... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Recalls this week: electric blankets, halogen light bulbs

Electric blankets that can overheat and start a fire are among this week's recalled consumer products. Others include faulty halogen light bulbs.Here's a more detailed look:ELECTRIC BLANKETSDETAILS: Shop LC's heated micro plush... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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The Latest: Launch of Iridium satellites successful

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on the launch of 10 satellites for Iridium Communications (all times local):9:25 a.m.A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has successfully launched 10 new satellites for Iridium Communications.The... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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South Korea seeking clarity on Trump comments on trade deal

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea is trying to find out what President Donald Trump meant when he made remarks linking the recently renegotiated South Korea-U.S. free trade agreement with talks on denuclearizing North Korea.South... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Brian Gaynor: Does big pay bring big results?

Important governance issues have been raised in relation to both Fonterra and Foley Family Wines in recent weeks.The first is the resignation of Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings.Spierings joined Fonterra in September 2011... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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A2 Milk's strong run threatened by rivals in China

The days of The a2 milk Company enjoying first-mover advantage with its A2 beta protein milk products are drawing to a close.The company, which this year became New Zealand's biggest in terms of market capitalisation, has seen its... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Asian shares track tech, consumer stocks' rally on Wall St

Shares rose in Asia on Friday after technology and consumer-focused stocks led an overnight rally on Wall Street, marking a dramatic end to the market's most volatile quarter in more than two years. Most world markets were closed... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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California judge rules that coffee requires cancer warning

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scientists haven't rendered a verdict on whether coffee is good or bad for you but a California judge has. He says coffee sellers in the state should have to post cancer warnings.The culprit is a chemical produced... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Kiwi footwear brand Allbirds soars into Canada

Allbirds, the sustainable footwear company co-founded by former New Zealand soccer star Tim Brown, has expanded into Canada, its fourth global market.San Francisco-based Allbirds started selling minimalist woollen sneakers direct... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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