A surge of spy shows is tackling the emotional turmoil faced by spies as much as the high-stakes espionage missions. Series like “The Agency,” “Black Doves,” and “Slow Horses” are exploring the human conflicts that arise from living a double life, where work and personal identity become blurred. These shows are not just about espionage; … Read more
Jim Cramer recently discussed President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury pick and highlighted his enthusiasm for the stock market. He also talked about Scott Bessent’s possible 3-3-3 plan to bring down the budget deficit, produce 3 million barrels of oil per day, and increase economic growth. Cramer expressed skepticism about Elon Musk’s efficiency plans in the upcoming … Read more
BlackRock has agreed to buy credit investment manager HPS Investment Partners in a stock deal valued at approximately $12 billion. The acquisition will give BlackRock more ways to service its insurance clients and create an integrated private credit franchise with around $220 billion in client assets. HPS, an independent provider of private credit for insurance … Read more
Accessing the 247sports.com website has been restricted due to an HTTP error code of 403, which indicates that a user does not have permission to access the requested content. The exact reason for this denial is unclear, as the website displays only a generic “You don’t have authorization to view this page” message. Users attempting … Read more
Disney’s Star Wars franchise has scored a major win with the debut of Skeleton Crew, its latest series that pays homage to classic films like The Goonies. With high review scores, it has emerged as one of the highest-rated Disney Star Wars projects, even surpassing some of the movies in terms of critical acclaim. Review … Read more
Iranian human rights activist and Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi has been released from prison for 21 days on medical grounds, according to her lawyer. The decision comes after a court sentenced her to an additional 15 months in prison for spreading propaganda against the state while in custody. Mohammadi’s health is reportedly severe, with … Read more
China has banned exports of certain rare minerals, including gallium and germanium, to the United States in response to US export controls on Chinese semiconductor companies. The move is part of China’s efforts to strengthen its national security and reduce dependence on Western countries. The ban affects key materials used in the production of semiconductors, … Read more
Seemingly playing her last game for the Seattle Storm, six-time WNBA All-Star Jewell Loyd has requested a trade due to strained relationships with fourth-year coach Noelle Quinn and team management. The allegations surfaced after an internal investigation found no policy violations or discrimination, harassment, or bullying by the coaching staff. Loyd’s relationship with Quinn began … Read more
Afghanistan cricketers Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi expressed dismay over the Taliban’s decision to ban women from studying nursing and midwifery courses, citing Islam’s emphasis on education for everyone. The Taliban has reportedly ordered a 10-day window for final exams before the rule takes effect, sparking concerns about women’s access to healthcare. Rashid Khan wrote … Read more
The Syrian government, backed by Russian planes, has successfully defended against rebel advances in the northern countryside near Aleppo. A field commander told DPA that the army launched a large-scale attack to retake areas lost to rebels in recent days. Government forces recaptured Khanaser, 80 km south-east of Aleppo, just under 48 hours after rebels … Read more