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Negotiating contracts is crucial for South African entrepreneurs, but common mistakes can hinder success. Entrepreneurs often fail to prepare thoroughly, neglect legal counsel, and focus too heavily on price without considering other important terms like timelines and warranties.

A Dutch appeals court has overturned a 2021 ruling that required Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030. This decision marks a setback for climate activists aiming to hold companies legally accountable for emissions reductions.

President-elect Donald Trump announced Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as leaders of a new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), tasked with reducing the $6.5 trillion U.S. bureaucracy.

Google Chrome on iPhone is rolling out four new upgrades, focusing on enhanced Google Lens search, online shopping, and better integration with Google Drive, Photos, and Maps.

A self-described "data vigilante" known as Nam3L3ss has leaked nearly 8 million employee records from 27 major companies, including Amazon, 3M, HP, and Delta, exploiting the MOVEit vulnerability.

Halliburton, a major U.S. oilfield services provider, reported that expenses from a recent cybersecurity breach reached $35 million by September. The breach, disclosed on August 22, involved unauthorized access to some corporate systems, prompting an immediate investigation and partial shutdown to contain the damage.

Actors Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are embracing the trend of "method dressing," where stars align their fashion with their film roles. This styling approach, popular on recent press tours, has seen celebrities like Margot Robbie don doll-inspired outfits for Barbie and Zendaya adopt tennis-themed attire for Challengers.

Ecosia and Qwant, two European search engines, are collaborating on a new European search index to reduce their dependence on Big Tech providers like Microsoft and Google. This joint index aims to drive innovation, particularly in generative AI, while managing rising API costs as both currently rely on Bing’s APIs (and Ecosia on Google’s results as well).

Minority- and women-owned businesses face a significant threat as affirmative action in federal contracting comes under legal scrutiny, potentially impacting contracts valued at $70 billion annually.

President Joe Biden struggled to walk along the sandy terrain at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware over the weekend, nearly losing his footing on Gordons Pond Trail. As he battled with the sand, First Lady Jill Biden, walking beside him, seemed unfazed and did not offer help.

Ben Affleck was seen spending time with his son Samuel, 12, in Los Angeles over the weekend, though he appeared somewhat downcast. Meanwhile, his ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez, stole the spotlight at the Los Angeles premiere of Wicked.

Benoit Bosc and Michael Bressler, former executives at Millennium Management LLC and Pimco, have launched a digital-asset consultancy called x2B. Their consultancy will focus on advising clients on token launches and funding.