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• Japan manufacturing growth slows to 7-month low in October, PMI shows

  Japan's manufacturing sector experienced its slowest pace of growth in seven months in October, as the flash S&P Global Japan Manufacturing PMI fell to 53.3, down from 54.1 in September. Key factors included a decline in new orders, reduced export business, and a decrease in output, with the weakest rise in new orders since March and goods producers recording the slowest increase in new orders since March. Despite these challenges, factory employment and purchasing activity showed slight improvements, leading to t…

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• Etsy is cracking down on AI slop listings

  Etsy is cracking down on AI-generated listings to combat misleading items on the platform, aiming to maintain authenticity and quality. New policies require unedited first photos, accurate representations, and disclosure of AI-generated listings. Etsy prohibits AI-generated images, functional guides, and listings made by bots. This move is part of the company's commitment to uphold high standards on the platform.

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• Hamilton says he could keep going now that African race is planned

  Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, expressed excitement about the possibility of a race in Africa after Formula One signed a deal with Rwanda. The race, which was his dream, would force Hamilton to stay longer in the sport and encourage younger drivers to perform well. Hamilton has campaigned for a race in Africa for many years and has met with stakeholders and presidents from different countries in Africa to make the race happen. He acknowledged concerns about human rights in Africa but said it would ma…

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