Jeff Bezos and his fiancee Lauren Sanchez's visit to Montserrat aboard his superyacht 'Koru' triggered local concerns about potential land acquisition. Prime Minister Reuben Meade reassured the community that Bezos was there as a tourist and emphasized the need for government approval for any land purchase.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook honored Steve Jobs on what would have been his 70th birthday by highlighting his enduring impact and visionary legacy. Cook praised Jobs' ability to see the world as it could be, inspiring Apple to push boundaries. Cook has consistently commemorated Jobs' birthday since his passing, emphasizing his mentorship and visionary contributions to Apple's success.
RJD staged a protest against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for insulting the national anthem. While the anthem was playing, Nitish conversed with his chief secretary and greeted people instead of standing in attention. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav and former CM Rabri Devi criticized Nitish and questioned his mental stability, demanding his resignation and suggesting his son Nishant replace him.
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