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USA
US District Judge
Paul Engelmayer
authorized the
DOJ
to unseal thousands of pages of grand jury transcripts and investigative documents related to
Ghislaine Maxwell
's prosecution, under the recently enacted Epstein...
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Ukraine
Former
Donald Trump
is pressuring Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky
to cede territory to Russia as part of a peace deal, suggesting Moscow has the "upper hand" for a potential Christmas ceasefire. Zelensky firmly...
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Italy
Italian cuisine
and its associated rituals officially received
UNESCO
Intangible Cultural Heritage status, a landmark decision making it the first entire national gastronomic style to achieve such global recognition....
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Australia
Australia became the first nation to implement a nationwide ban on social media for individuals under 16, with ten major platforms agreeing to use age verification technology to block new underage users and suspend...
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UK
Sophie Kinsella
, known for her "
Shopaholic
" series, passed away at 55 on December 10 after a courageous three-year battle with aggressive brain cancer, glioblastoma. Her family announced that Kinsella, whose real name...
2h
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USA
Donald Trump
intensified his criticism of European leaders, labeling them as weak, foolish, and paralyzed by political correctness, and specifically cited Sweden as becoming unsafe and called London's Mayor
Sadiq Khan
a...
26h
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USA
US Customs and Border Protection proposed a new security mandate under
Donald Trump
's administration, requiring travelers from
Visa Waiver Program
countries to submit extensive personal data, including five years of...
3h
/56m
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Morocco
At least 22 people died and 16 were injured when two adjacent four-story residential buildings collapsed in Fez, Morocco, leading to ongoing search and rescue efforts by emergency services. The structures, which housed...
5h
/53m
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USA
Eileen Higgins
secured a historic victory in the Miami mayoral election, becoming the city's first female mayor, the first Democrat in nearly 30 years, and the first non-Hispanic person in the role since the 1990s....
10h
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USA
Donald Trump
strongly refuted recent media reports questioning his physical stamina and cognitive abilities, labeling such inquiries "seditious" and "fake news." This renewed scrutiny stemmed from various incidents,...
4h
/1h
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USA
The
Federal Reserve
is widely expected to announce its final interest rate decision of 2025 today, with markets anticipating a 25 basis point reduction after a two-day monetary policy meeting. This projected cut, which...
6h
/4h
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Italy
The Italian government plans to introduce an economic aid package in 2026, offering a 55 euro yearly electricity bill bonus to approximately 4.5 million vulnerable families. This initiative, funded by 1 billion euros...
2h
/1h
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UK
Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky
met with Italian Prime Minister
Giorgia Meloni
in
Rome
to discuss diplomatic peace efforts and a new aid package. Zelensky also conferred with
Pope Leo XIV
, discussing prisoner...
24h
/15h
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USA
Donald Trump
recently campaigned in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, vigorously defending his administration's economic record and rating the US economy an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus," despite widespread public concern over...
14h
/4h
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USA
Jen Shah
, former "
Real Housewives
of Salt Lake City" star, was released from federal prison in Texas more than four years early after serving time for a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme. Shah, who pleaded guilty to...
30m
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Brazil
Brazil's legislative bodies are actively debating two significant bills, one in the
Chamber of Deputies
that could reduce sentences and another in the Senate concerning impeachment rules. The
Chamber of Deputies
...
11h
/5m
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UK
Jordan Bardella
met with
Nigel Farage
in London to discuss a "patriotic alliance" focused on radical immigration reforms and reshaping Europe. Bardella proposed joint French-British Channel patrols, allowing Border...
47m
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USA
Diana Ross
will headline "Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve With
Ryan Seacrest
", performing a medley of hits including "I'm Coming Out" and "Upside Down" live from Times Square in New York. The special, featuring a...
41m
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USA
Jimmy Kimmel
humorously criticized
Donald Trump
's proposal to host a
UFC
event on the
White House
lawn in 2026, likening Trump to "a child" for the idea. The comedian questioned the appropriateness of the event, which...
1h
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Italy
Flavio Filoni
, Mayor of Galatone, discovered a 38-year-old man from Ghana hiding within a Nativity scene in the town square. The individual, identified as a fugitive wanted in
Bologna
for resisting arrest and aggravated...
1h
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Germany
Christine Lagarde
stated the eurozone economy performs better than expected but faces an "existential crisis" due to internal trade barriers and a fragmented financial market, hindering competitiveness and productivity....
2h
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UK
The "Abba Voyage" show in London has generated over 25 billion Swedish kronor for the British economy since its May 2022 premiere, attracting more than three million attendees. Featuring hologram versions of ABBA...
5h
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France
A new report from the
World Inequality Lab
reveals the wealthiest 0.001% of the global population, approximately 56,000 individuals, now control three times the wealth of the poorest 2.8 billion adults. Co-directed by...
1h
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USA
Donald Trump
reaffirmed his controversial "shithole countries" remarks at a Pennsylvania rally, reiterating disparaging comments about several nations and specific communities. He announced a "permanent pause on Third...
9h
/52m
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USA
The US House of Representatives is scheduled to hold a floor vote on the $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive defense policy bill that includes an $8 billion increase over the...
2h
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USA
Gavin Newsom
is positioning himself for a potential 2028 presidential bid by adopting a dual strategy of fierce criticism against
Donald Trump
and simultaneously seeking federal aid for California. This approach, which...
2h
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Indonesia
A devastating fire at an office building in Jakarta, housing
Terra Drone Indonesia
, caused at least 22 fatalities. The blaze originated on the first floor from an exploding drone battery and rapidly ascended, trapping...
28h
/18h
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Belgium
The EU reached an agreement on a new climate target, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, a deal finalized by EU member states and the European Parliament. This...
13h
/3h
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Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader
María Corina Machado
was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, which her daughter,
Ana Corina Sosa
, accepted in Oslo on her behalf due to a travel ban imposed by
Nicolás Maduro
's government....
23h
/33m
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Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky
expressed conditional readiness to hold presidential elections in Ukraine, proposing a timeframe by February or within 60 to 90 days if the US and EU provide robust security guarantees and amendments...
20h
/48m
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USA
A
Beechcraft
55 plane made an emergency landing on
Interstate 95
in Brevard County, Florida, colliding with a
Toyota
Camry after both engines lost power. The 57-year-old driver of the car sustained minor injuries, while...
11h
/1h
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USA
The US Supreme Court recently allowed Texas's mid-decade redistricting plan to proceed, a decision influencing the 2026 midterm elections and leading to criticism from legal experts like
Erwin Chemerinsky
and Justice...
3h
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Italy
Italy's complex tax system includes various deadlines, with the second installment of the Imposta Municipale Unica (
IMU
) property tax for 2025 due on December 16, primarily affecting owners of second homes and luxury...
7h
/2h
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Netherlands
Europol
's
Operation Grimm
has led to 193 arrests across Europe, significantly advancing efforts against "violence as a service" (VaaS), a phenomenon where criminal networks outsource violent acts. The six-month...
3h
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USA
Donald Trump
attacked
Ilhan Omar
at a Pennsylvania rally, reiterating unsubstantiated claims that she illegally entered the USA by marrying her brother and urging her deportation. Trump used inflammatory language,...
7h
/1h
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USA
Rod Paige, the nation's first Black Secretary of Education and a key architect of the No Child Left Behind law, died at 92. Appointed by President George W. Bush, Paige led the Education Department from 2001 to 2005,...
7h
/5h
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France
Benjamin Haddad
, France's Minister Delegate for Europe, has urged the
European Commission
to investigate allegations that EU funds for NGOs in Palestinian territories may have been diverted to the Palestinian Islamist...
4h
#
USA
Taylor Swift
recently enjoyed a night out in New York with
Este Haim
, dining at
Chez Margaux
, while separate reports highlighted
Blake Lively
's promotional event and rumored estrangement from Swift. Swift and Travis...
10h
/2h
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Kenya
The UN Global Environment Outlook (GEO7) report warns the world is facing catastrophic climate change, environmental devastation, and deadly pollution, stemming from a lack of immediate and rapid systemic changes....
28h
/18h
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Bolivia
Scientists discovered a record-breaking 16,600 theropod fossilized footprints in
Toro Toro National Park
, Bolivia, including 1,378 dinosaur swim tracks, the world's longest. These three-toed theropod tracks are...
25h
/23h
1
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Italy
The Villa Silvestri Rivaldi, a 16th-century Renaissance complex in Rome, is set to reopen after decades of neglect following an agreement between the Lazio Region and the Ministry of Culture, with Minister Alessandro...
4h
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Italy
Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly agreed to a transfer to Roma, with the Italian club now accelerating negotiations with Manchester United to finalize the deal. Roma aims to secure Zirkzee as a January...
4h
#
Netherlands
Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman
, known as
Ali Kushayb
, a
Janjaweed militia
leader, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the International Criminal Court (
ICC
) for war crimes and crimes against humanity in
Darfur
,...
29h
/24h
#
France
Ford
and
Renault
have formed a strategic alliance to co-develop and manufacture affordable electric vehicles for the European market, aiming to counter the growing threat from Chinese automakers and revive
Ford
's...
27h
/22h
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USA
Democrats continued their successful streak in special elections, flipping a Georgia state House seat on Tuesday with Eric Gisler projected to defeat Republican Mack "Dutch" Guest in the 121st House District. This win,...
4h
#
USA
An atmospheric river brought severe weather, including heavy rain and widespread flooding, to the
Pacific Northwest
, prompting Washington Governor
Bob Ferguson
to activate the state’s Emergency Operations Center. The...
8h
/1h
#
Palestine
Reporters Without Borders
(
RSF
) reported a significant rise in journalist killings, totaling 67 globally, and 503 journalists detained. Palestine, especially Gaza, stands as the deadliest location, with
RSF
identifying...
34h
/17h
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Lithuania
Lithuanian Prime Minister
Inga Ruginienė
characterized the nationwide state of emergency, enacted due to security risks from meteorological balloons and drones originating from Belarus, as a "Belarusian hybrid attack."...
31h
/20h
#
Venezuela
Human Rights Watch
and UN High Commissioner
Volker Türk
condemned the US administration's "
Operation Southern Sword
," calling the bombings of Caribbean and Pacific vessels "extrajudicial executions" that have caused at...
24h
#
USA
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has launched a free expansion integrating the
Netflix
series '
Stranger Things
', available now. Players can explore a detailed recreation of
Hawkins
, Indiana, featuring over 40 iconic...
24h
/21h
#
Belgium
The German research institute Kiel Institute warned that military aid to Ukraine could reach its lowest level in 2025, as European efforts struggle to compensate for the cessation of US aid following Donald Trump's...
5h
#
USA
Marco Rubio
ordered US diplomats to revert to using
Times New Roman
for official communications, undoing a previous directive from
Antony Blinken
. Rubio characterized Blinken's January 2023 switch to
Calibri
, a...
12h
/2h
#
USA
Grammy
-nominated baritone
Jubilant Sykes
was fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica home two days ago, leading to the arrest of his 31-year-old son,
Micah Sykes
, on suspicion of homicide.
Santa Monica Police
officers...
15h
/1h
#
USA
The Supreme Court is considering arguments in a case that could redefine how intellectual disability is assessed in death penalty cases, potentially making it more challenging for convicted murderers like Joseph Clifton...
6h
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Italy
A major anti-mafia operation in Palermo, led by Chief Prosecutor
Maurizio De Lucia
, resulted in 50 precautionary measures against individuals linked to
Cosa Nostra
clans and extensive drug trafficking networks,...
6h
/3h
#
USA
SpaceX
is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (
IPO
) in mid-to-late 2026, aiming to raise over $30 billion with an ambitious valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion, which would make it one of history's...
15h
/4h
1
#
Belgium
Andrew Puzder, the U.S. Ambassador to the EU, defended the US National Security Strategy in an interview, asserting that its criticisms of Europe's "civilizational demise" risk are aimed at fostering "European...
7h
/4h
#
USA
Jacob Lee Bard
faces charges of murder and first-degree assault after a fatal shooting at
Kentucky State University
's
Young Hall
left one student dead and another in critical condition. Police arrested Bard, identified...
17h
/12h
#
Italy
A new collective labor agreement for domestic workers in Italy, effective November 1, 2025, has been finalized, bringing significant financial and organizational changes for families employing over 800,000 workers. The...
27h
/22h
#
Russia
A Russian
Antonov An-22
military transport aircraft crashed in the Ivanovo region on December 9, 2025, after reportedly falling apart mid-air during a test flight following repairs. Wreckage was found floating in the...
28h
/24h
#
SouthKorea
South Korea scrambled fighter jets after detecting nine Russian and Chinese military aircraft, including nuclear-capable bombers, entering its Air Defense Identification Zone (
ADIZ
) east and south of the country. The...
26h
/18h
#
USA
Carrie Elizabeth Romney
, sister-in-law of
Mitt Romney
, died by suicide in October from injuries sustained in a fall from a five-story parking structure in Valencia, California. The L.A. County Medical Examiner's office...
14h
/12h
#
Italy
An operating room assistant in
Marano
, near
Naples
, was arrested on December 9, 2025, for allegedly assaulting and drugging his partner. Responding
Carabinieri
found the woman bleeding and heard her screams, discovering...
26h
/22h
#
BBC
“
Ukraine ready for elections if partners guarantee security, Zelensky says
”
3h
#
USA
Gwyneth Paltrow
, 53, attended the Los Angeles premiere of her new film, "
Marty Supreme
," on December 8, 2025, at the
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
. She was accompanied by her 19-year-old son, musician
Moses Martin
, who made...
27h
/25h
2
#
USA
Hip-hop artist and social media influencer
Clinton Adams
faces felony charges from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for allegedly sexually assaulting two women earlier this year. District Attorney...
8h
#
Canada
Kirsten Hillman
, Canada's ambassador to the US, announced she will step down in early 2026 after eight years of service. Hillman stated her departure allows Canada to establish a new team for the upcoming mandatory...
12h
/11h
#
China
A fire in a four-story residential building in Shantou,
Guangdong Province
, killed twelve people. The blaze reportedly started on the ground floor, and an investigation is underway according to the
Xinhua news agency
.
8h
#
USA
Donald Trump
has approved
Nvidia
's export of
H200
AI
chips to China under specific conditions, including a 25% revenue share to the USA. This decision aims to balance export controls with the need to maintain...
39h
/16h
#
USA
Jimmy Kimmel
has extended his contract to host "
Jimmy Kimmel
Live!" through May 2027, a one-year renewal reportedly influenced by considerations for "
The Late Show
" with
Stephen Colbert
ending in May 2026. Kimmel's...
40h
/21h
#
Mexico
Donald Trump
has threatened a 5% tariff on Mexican imports if Mexico fails to release at least 200,000 acre-feet of water owed under a 1944 treaty by December 31, 2025. Trump asserts that Mexico owes the US...
34h
/23h
#
UK
Operation Kenova
concluded that
MI5
excessively protected
IRA
agent Stakeknife, identified as
Freddie Scappaticci
, for 50 years, despite his involvement in abductions and murder. The final report revealed
MI5
was aware...
27h
/24h
#
USA
Army gynecologist Maj. Blaine McGraw faces 54 charges of indecent visual recording among other offenses, stemming from alleged actions against 44 female patients and one non-patient at Fort Hood, Texas, and a private...
15h
/6h
#
Brazil
A biopic titled "
Dark Horse
" about former Brazilian President
Jair Bolsonaro
began filming in Brazil in September. Directed by
Cyrus Nowrasteh
and written by
Mário Frias
, the English-language film stars
Jim Caviezel
as...
27h
/15h
#
Italy
Charles De Ketelaere
proved instrumental in Atalanta's dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea in the
Champions League
. Atalanta, despite trailing to a
Joao Pedro
goal in the first half, rallied with second-half...
15h
/11h
#
USA
Bruna Ferreira
, who has family ties to White House Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt
, is set to be released from
ICE
custody on a $1,500 bond while challenging deportation. Ferreira was arrested by
ICE
agents on November...
28h
/21h
#
Denmark
Denmark's military intelligence identifies the USA as a threat for the first time in its annual assessment, marking a significant shift in Danish security perception. This change moves from an "ideal of democracy"...
16h
/15h
#
USA
Christina Aguilera
revealed on
The Jennifer Hudson Show
that her 10-year-old daughter,
Summer Rain
, prefers her mother without makeup, often asking her to remove it after filming. The singer's upcoming film, Christina...
10h
#
USA
Elon Musk
described his tenure leading the Trump administration's
DOGE
as "somewhat successful" in recent remarks but indicated he would not undertake such an initiative again. Musk stated that while
DOGE
managed to...
10h
#
USA
Kyle Schwarber
is returning to the
Philadelphia Phillies
on a five-year, $150 million contract, a deal confirmed during
MLB
's
Winter Meetings
. Schwarber, who will turn 33 in March, had a standout 2025 season leading the...
14h
/12h
#
USA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has controversially removed all explicit mentions of human activity's role in climate change from its website, now attributing climate shifts primarily to natural phenomena like...
16h
/5h
#
USA
Kris Jenner
showed public support for her daughter
Kylie Jenner
and
Timothée Chalamet
's relationship by wearing a "
Marty Supreme
" bomber jacket from Chalamet's new film, sharing the moment on
Instagram Stories
. The...
35h
/22h
#
TheDaily
“
The liberal justices aren’t as united as you might think
”
4h
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USA
Weeks before Christmas, a drone delivered a package containing steak, marijuana, crab legs, cigarettes, and
Old Bay
seasoning into the yard of Lee Correctional Institution. Prison officials discovered the contraband,...
25h
#
USA
Donald Trump
warned on
Truth Social
that a negative US Supreme Court decision on tariffs would be the greatest threat in history to US national security, asserting that the nation would be "financially defenseless." The...
25h
#
Mexico
Mexico has emerged as a significant center for Russian spies, especially after expulsions from European nations and the US following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. US officials are concerned that Russia is exploiting...
24h
#
USA
iFixit
has released a new app featuring
FixBot
, an
AI
-enabled chatbot trained on over 125,000 repair guides to help users with device repairs. The app guides users through repair processes, diagnoses problems, and...
25h
#
UK
Nnena Kalu
, a 59-year-old artist with autism and limited verbal communication, made history by becoming the first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious
Turner Prize
, receiving the $25,000 award in...
16h
/4h
1
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NewYorkTimes
“
Prosecutors release footage from
Luigi Mangione
's arrest
”
5h
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USA
Donald Trump
provided an uplifting update on
Andrew Wolfe
, a West Virginia National Guard member critically injured in a
Washington D.C.
shooting incident. Trump announced Wolfe "stood up" and recounted conversations...
11h
#
USA
US
ICE
faces scrutiny over reports of holding hundreds of immigrant children and pregnant women, including asylum seekers, in custody for extended periods exceeding legal limits. Advocates, including the
ACLU
, allege...
33h
/15h
#
USA
Mary Carole McDonnell
, former CEO of
Bellum Entertainment
, has been added to the
FBI
's Most Wanted list for allegedly orchestrating a $30 million bank fraud scheme in Southern California. She reportedly posed as an...
17h
/1h
#
USA
Luigi Mangione
faces state and federal murder charges for the December 2024 killing of
UnitedHealthcare
CEO
Brian Thompson
outside a Manhattan hotel. Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in December 2024,...
42h
/15h
#
Tanzania
Tanzania is facing a severe crisis, transforming from a tourist haven into a state where fear prevails, as described by
Erik Esbjörnsson
in
Dagens Nyheter
. President
Samia Suluhu Hassan
's administration has been marked...
25h
#
Germany
Thyssenkrupp
's shares dropped Tuesday as the German industrial giant forecast significant financial losses for the current fiscal year, citing persistent weak trends in the automotive sector, high energy costs in...
26h
#
USA
OpenAI
appointed
Denise Dresser
, formerly CEO of
Slack
and a
Salesforce
executive, as its first chief revenue officer. Dresser will oversee
OpenAI
's global revenue strategy, including customer success and enterprise...
19h
/15h
#
USA
Blake Lively
's civil trial against
Justin Baldoni
, stemming from her sexual harassment lawsuit filed in December 2024, has been postponed by over two months. The proceeding, originally set for March 9, 2026, will now...
14h
#
USA
Skydance Media
, led by
David Ellison
, has launched an all-cash takeover bid of $108.4 billion for
Warner Bros. Discovery
, directly challenging an earlier $82.7 billion proposal from
Netflix
. Ellison asserts Skydance's...
47h
/14h
#
Greece
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's trip to Santorini, Greece, is fraught with high tensions and interpersonal conflicts, primarily an ongoing rift between
Heather Gay
and
Meredith Marks
over the "
plane-gate
"...
11h
#
CNN
“
Bernie Sanders reacts to
JD Vance
's praise about him
”
6h