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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...
12h
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Ukraine
Donald Trump
reportedly pressures Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky
to cede territory to Russia as part of a peace deal, asserting that Moscow holds the "upper hand" and urging Kyiv to "play ball" for a potential...
12h
/1h
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Norway
Venezuelan opposition leader
María Corina Machado
has been evacuated from Venezuela with USA assistance and is expected to attend the
Nobel Peace Prize
ceremony in Oslo. Machado receives the honor for her work in...
11h
/4h
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Australia
Australia implemented a new law prohibiting social media access for individuals under 16. Prime Minister
Anthony Albanese
stated the ban is crucial for protecting youth from cyberbullying and negative mental health...
13h
/1h
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Ukraine
Donald Trump
urged Ukraine to hold elections, questioning its democratic status and suggesting a withdrawal of support if the conflict continues. Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky
announced plans for election...
8h
/1h
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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...
5h
/10m
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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...
2h
/16m
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USA
Donald Trump
held a campaign rally at the
Mount Airy Casino Resort
in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, drawing an estimated 600 to 700 attendees. Trump sharply criticized opponents, including Minnesota Governor
Tim Walz
and...
2h
/2m
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USA
Grammy
-nominated baritone singer
Jubilant Sykes
was fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica home. His 31-year-old son,
Micah Sykes
, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of homicide, and police recovered a weapon. Sykes'...
3h
/28m
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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"...
4h
/3h
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USA
Donald Trump
intensified his criticism of European leaders, labeling them "weak, foolish, and paralyzed by political correctness," which he claims is leading to Europe's "decay." Trump specifically cited Sweden as...
13h
/2h
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Ukraine
Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky
engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions in Rome and London, focusing on a peace agreement and aid. Zelensky met with Italian Prime Minister
Giorgia Meloni
and
Pope Leo XIV
to...
12h
/32m
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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...
2h
/15m
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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...
6h
/3h
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USA
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on campaign finance laws, considering whether to overturn limits on political party spending in coordination with candidates. The National Republican Senatorial Committee and JD...
11h
/42m
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USA
GoFundMe
's 2025 Year in Help report highlights significant generosity from donors and growing concern over the rising cost of living in the USA. The platform observed a 20% increase in fundraisers for essential needs...
3h
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USA
Raul Malo
, co-founder and frontman of
The Mavericks
, died following a battle with cancer. His wife,
Betty Malo
, announced his passing, noting his long public struggle with colon cancer and leptomeningeal disease (
LMD
),...
9h
/2h
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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...
2h
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Italy
Charles De Ketelaere
was instrumental in Atalanta's dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea in the
Champions League
. Trailing to a
Joao Pedro
goal in the first half, Atalanta rallied with second-half goals from...
3h
/1h
#
USA
SpaceX
is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (
IPO
) as early as mid to late 2026, targeting a valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion and aiming to raise over $30 billion.
Elon Musk
,
SpaceX
's founder...
3h
/2h
1
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USA
US Secretary of State
Marco Rubio
ordered diplomats to revert to using the
Times New Roman
font in official communications, reversing a decision made by his predecessor. Rubio described the earlier switch to
Calibri
,...
10m
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USA
Maj. Blaine McGraw
, an
Army
gynecologist, faces 54 charges of indecent visual recording and other offenses, primarily during examinations of 44 female patients at the Carl R. Darnall
Army
Medical Center earlier this...
3h
/46m
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Canada
Kirsten Hillman
, Canada's ambassador to the US, announced she will depart her diplomatic post in early 2026, coinciding with the upcoming review of the USA-Mexico-Canada Agreement (
USMCA
). Prime Minister
Mark Carney
...
38m
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USA
The Environmental Protection Agency (
EPA
) has removed all mentions of fossil fuels as a cause of climate change from its website, now attributing climate shifts solely to natural phenomena like changes in Earth's orbit...
4h
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UK
Nnena Kalu
has made history as the first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious
Turner Prize
. The 59-year-old artist, who has autism and limited verbal communication, was honored for her "bold and...
4h
/3h
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Ireland
Fabio Panetta
, Governor of the
Bank of Italy
, emphasized Europe's need to act decisively to strengthen its international monetary role. Panetta highlighted Europe's potential to play a larger role in the international...
1h
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Ukraine
A member of the British armed forces has died in Ukraine due to a "tragic accident" while observing the testing of new defensive capabilities away from the front lines. The
Ministry of Defence
confirmed the death and...
7h
/2h
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USA
Pamela Anderson
has revealed a past romantic relationship with her "
The Naked Gun
" co-star
Liam Neeson
. Anderson shared in an interview with
People
magazine that they were briefly involved after filming concluded,...
9h
/2h
#
USA
Former
San Diego Chargers
cornerback
Quentin Jammer
revealed he played in at least eight games during the 2011 season while heavily intoxicated, attributing the behavior to a difficult divorce. Jammer admitted to having...
2h
#
USA
The US military launched
GenAI.mil
, a new custom-built
AI
platform, fulfilling a directive from
Donald Trump
to achieve
AI
dominance. Secretary of War
Pete Hegseth
announced the platform, stating it puts "the world's...
2h
#
USA
Ryan Serhant
, CEO of
SERHANT
, is addressing conflicts from season 2 of
Netflix
's '
Owning Manhattan
,' stating he only saw the final cuts of the show like other viewers.
Serhant
admitted in an
Instagram
video that he...
1h
#
USA
A
Pew Research Center
study revealed 64% of American teenagers have used
AI
chatbots, with a significant portion engaging daily or almost constantly. This widespread adoption raises concerns among educators and parents...
11h
/1h
#
Italy
Liverpool secured a crucial 1-0 victory against
Inter Milan
in the
Champions League
, with
Florian Wirtz
converting an 88th-minute penalty after being fouled by
Alessandro Bastoni
. This win temporarily propelled...
2h
#
USA
The American Civil Liberties Union (
ACLU
) and other civil rights organizations filed a lawsuit against the
Trump administration
, demanding the release of legal documents that justify lethal US military strikes on boats...
8h
/3h
#
USA
Russell Crowe
expressed strong disapproval of the "
Gladiator II
" sequel, stating its creators missed the moral core of the original 2000 film. Crowe, who won an Oscar for his role as Maximus, believes the sequel...
2h
#
USA
A collaborative investigation by
Consumer Reports
and
Groundwork Collaborative
revealed
Instacart
conducted pricing experiments that charged different users varying amounts for identical items from the same store, with...
2h
#
UK
The UK announced new sanctions targeting Russian media and information outlets, including the Telegram channel
Rybar
, along with China-based firms
i-Soon
and Integrity Technology Group, for their roles in information...
2h
#
USA
US stock markets posted mixed results, with the
S&P 500
seeing a slight gain and the
Nasdaq Composite
rising, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell.
JP Morgan
's stock dropped significantly after its consumer...
6h
/3h
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USA
Philanthropist
MacKenzie Scott
announced she has donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, bringing her total giving since 2019 to $26.3 billion through unrestricted grants. Her substantial contributions notably...
3h
#
USA
San Joaquin Sheriff
Patrick Withrow
leads the investigation into a mass shooting in Stockton last month that killed three children—
Maya Lupian
,
Journey Rose Reotutar Guerrero
,
Amari Peterson
—and 21-year-old Susano...
3h
#
Belgium
Olympique Marseille
secured a crucial 3-2 victory against
Union Saint-Gilloise
in the
Champions League
, with goals from
Mason Greenwood
and
Igor Paixao
. Goalkeeper
Gerónimo Rulli
made a pivotal save in stoppage time to...
4h
#
UK
Tottenham Hotspur
relocated its official
LGBTQ+
supporters' group,
Proud Lilywhites
, rainbow flag at
Tottenham Hotspur
Stadium following a request from
Slavia Prague
to
UEFA
. The decision, made on security grounds,...
3h
#
Italy
Italy's Antitrust authority has fined
Sky Italia
4.2 million euros for three unfair commercial practices, including deceptive communication about TV subscription cost increases.
Sky Italia
expressed surprise at the...
4h
#
USA
Salesforce
CEO
Marc Benioff
switched from using
OpenAI
's
ChatGPT
to
Google
's
Gemini 3
chatbot, publicly stating, "Holy shit. I’m not going back. The leap is insane." Benioff's shift underscores the intense competition...
4h
#
USA
Bolivia and Israel re-established diplomatic relations, two years after Bolivia severed ties over the Gaza conflict. Israeli Minister
Gideon Saar
and Bolivian Foreign Minister
Fernando Aramayo
signed the agreement,...
4h
#
UnitedArabEmirates
Mary Carole McDonnell
, former CEO of
Bellum Entertainment LLC
, is wanted by the
FBI
for allegedly defrauding US banks and financial institutions of nearly $30 million by posing as an heiress to the McDonnell aircraft...
4h
#
USA
Opponents of Missouri's new congressional map, backed by
Donald Trump
, submitted over 300,000 petition signatures to trigger a statewide referendum. This effort by
People Not Politicians
seeks to block a...
8h
/7h
#
USA
Bill Maher
and
Ana Kasparian
debated tax money allocation and Western women's comfort in the Middle East on the
Club Random
podcast. Kasparian ultimately conceded that Tel Aviv would be the most comfortable option for a...
5h
#
USA
Howard Stern
denied claims by
Kim Kardashian
that he mocked her 2016 Paris robbery, presenting footage from an October 2016 episode of "
The Stern Show
" where he discussed the incident and expressed belief it was...
5h
#
USA
The US Department of Education announced a proposed settlement agreement to end the Saving on a Valuable Education (
SAVE
) student loan repayment plan following legal challenges. The agreement will stop enrolling new...
5h
#
Ukraine
Russia's sustained attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have left approximately half of the households in the capital region of Kyiv without power.
Naftogaz
CEO
Serhiy Koretskyi
warned of a difficult winter ahead,...
9h
/6h
#
USA
A comprehensive study by
UN Women
and its partners reveals that over two-thirds of women journalists, rights defenders, and activists have experienced online violence. The report, which gathered input from over 6,900...
8h
/5h
#
Switzerland
FIFA
President
Gianni Infantino
faces formal complaints with the
FIFA Ethics Committee
regarding his public support for
Donald Trump
and a
FIFA Peace Prize
awarded to Trump. The human rights organization
FairSquare
...
5h
#
USA
Nick Fuentes
reiterated he is a virgin during an interview with
Piers Morgan
on "
Piers Morgan Uncensored
," describing women as "difficult to be around" and stating they "talk too much." Fuentes, who previously denied a...
5h
#
Bulgaria
Ukraine escalated its strategy to disrupt Russia's oil sales by targeting "shadow fleet" vessels, with naval drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (
SBU
) striking the sanctioned crude oil tanker
Kairos
last...
5h
#
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...
16h
/6h
#
Argentina
Judicial authorities in Argentina conducted over 30 simultaneous searches at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and at least 12 clubs, including San Lorenzo and
Independiente
. The operations, ordered by Federal...
9h
/8h
#
Lithuania
Lithuania declared a nationwide state of emergency due to escalating security risks from high-altitude balloons and drones originating from Belarus. Prime Minister
Inga Ruginienė
characterized the situation as a...
19h
/1h
#
CNN
“
Drone delivery attempt to prison thwarted
”
19m
#
USA
Sony Interactive Entertainment launches the
PlayStation 2025 Wrap-Up
, a personalized recap of players' gaming activity.
PS5
and
PS4
owners can view metrics such as their most played games, total hours, and trophy...
6h
#
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....
16h
/6h
#
Italy
A 23-year-old woman was raped by three men near Rome's
Jonio
metro station in the
Val Melaina-Tufello
area. The assault occurred in the early hours of December 7, 2025, after midnight, as she was leaving the metro...
9h
#
USA
Spotify
launched its music video feature in beta for Premium users in the US and Canada on December 9, 2025, resolving earlier licensing issues through a deal with the National Music Publishers' Association (
NMPA
). This...
10h
#
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...
15h
/10h
#
USA
President
Donald Trump
's administration threatens to withdraw federal funding from Chicago's public transportation system unless the city implements stricter security measures. This demand follows a violent incident...
7h
#
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...
13h
/11h
1
#
USA
Google Photos
introduces a significant update to its video editing features, bringing five new tools and a redesigned editor. Users can now create highlight reels with templates, add custom text and music, and enjoy a...
7h
#
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...
21h
/5h
#
USA
Meta is rolling out a series of updates to
Facebook
, aiming to simplify the user experience and increase engagement with features like a standardized photo grid and full-screen content viewing. Users will also gain more...
7h
#
USA
The
Los Angeles Dodgers
finalized a three-year, $69 million contract with
All-Star
closer
Edwin Díaz
, significantly bolstering their bullpen after back-to-back
World Series
titles. Díaz, considered the best relief...
8h
#
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
,...
17h
/12h
#
Australia
Johnson Wen
, known as "Pyjama Man," was removed from
Lady Gaga
's 'Mayhem Ball' concert at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium. Wen reportedly attempted to enter the VIP section disguised with a wig and fake mustache, which...
11h
/2h
#
USA
Google
is rolling out significant software updates for the
Pixel Watch 4
, which it launched in October, introducing gesture-based interactions like "double pinch" and "wrist turn." These features enable users to control...
8h
#
UK
Visual effects producer
Tom Paton
launched "
Non Player Combat
," a limited series where six
AI
-controlled contestants compete on a remote island for 500,000 coins. The show, which released its first episode, used
AI
for...
8h
#
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...
12h
/9h
#
Algeria
The USA has sanctioned Álvaro Quijano Becerra,
Claudia Oliveros Forero
,
Mateo Duque Botero
, and entities including the International Services Agency (A4SI) and
Maine Global
, for their involvement in a network recruiting...
8h
#
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...
12h
/11h
#
USA
Cheryl Hines
states that her husband,
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
, is not planning a presidential run in 2028, despite recent speculation. Kennedy previously ran as an independent in 2024, withdrew from the race, and endorsed...
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...
27h
/4h
#
France
Miss Provence,
Julie Zitouni
, and Miss Aquitaine,
Aïnhoa Lahitete
, have been stripped of their
Miss France
2026 titles following a leaked backstage video. The footage showed Zitouni making offensive remarks about other...
9h
#
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...
28h
/9h
#
Italy
Forensic analysis by the Carabinieri's scientific department (
RIS
) has introduced new evidence suggesting the 2013 death of
David Rossi
, former head of communications for Monte dei Paschi di Siena (
MPS
), was a homicide,...
9h
#
USA
Jemele Hill
of
The Atlantic
pointed out a significant double standard in college sports, contrasting how coaches like
Lane Kiffin
receive lucrative contracts and lenient treatment for job changes, while players face...
9h
#
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...
15h
/10h
#
USA
Shohei Ohtani
has been named the
Associated Press
Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying him with
Lance Armstrong
,
LeBron James
, and
Tiger Woods
for the most honors among male recipients. The Dodgers won...
9h
#
France
Claire Tabouret
has been chosen to design the new stained glass windows for
Notre-Dame Cathedral
in Paris, with her contemporary themes of
Pentecost
and unity set to replace the 19th-century works by Eugène...
10h
#
Japan
Tony Award
-nominated playwright
Jeremy O. Harris
was released from custody in Japan three weeks after his arrest on
November
16. Harris was detained by Japanese customs officials in
Okinawa
after they discovered 780...
10h
#
Brazil
A biopic titled "
Dark Horse
" is in production, focusing on the life of former Brazilian President
Jair Bolsonaro
, with
Jim Caviezel
portraying Bolsonaro in the film. Filming for the English-language project commenced in...
15h
/31m
#
USA
Amazon
is enhancing Alexa+'s shopping capabilities with new features, including proactive price monitoring and automatic purchasing when prices meet user-defined targets. The revamped "Shopping Essentials" center on...
10h
#
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...
14h
/10h
#
India
Microsoft
announced its largest-ever investment in Asia, committing $17.5 billion to India over the next four years to advance the country's cloud and
AI
infrastructure. CEO
Satya Nadella
shared the news following a...
11h
#
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...
16h
/12h
#
Italy
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (
MPS
) has initiated the acquisition of
Mediobanca
, a move involving two major Italian financial institutions and significant political debate. The Italian government, led by Prime...
10h
#
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...
14h
/6h
#
Guatemala
On December 7, 2025, Guatemala celebrated "La Quema del Diablo," a tradition symbolizing the departure of evil before Christmas, this year featuring an effigy of
Donald Trump
that was burned. The event, which saw...
10h
#
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...
15h
/12h
#
Armenia
Armenia and Azerbaijan have announced substantial progress in their peace process, with
Hikmet Hajiev
and
Armen Grigoryan
highlighting "another brick in the wall of trust." This initiative, facilitated by
Donald Trump
...
11h
#
Germany
Voith
, a Heidenheim-based mechanical engineering company, announced that it will eliminate approximately 2,500 jobs globally, representing about a tenth of its workforce. CEO
Dirk Hoke
cited underperformance compared to...
10h
#
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,...
30h
/3h
#
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...
35h
/2h