Investment banks are predicting a 5.7% increase in global income for 2025, driven by President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-business policies and the expected rebound of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. According to data from analytics provider Coalition Greenwich, M&A bankers can expect to rake in $27.6 billion in fees next year, which could be their second-best … Read more
A new study has shed light on the diet of the ancient Clovis people, who inhabited North America during the most recent ice age. The researchers analyzed the remains of an 18-month-old child buried about 13,000 years ago and found that his mother mostly ate mammoths, elk, bison, and camel, with a negligible consumption of … Read more
Kirk Cousins is preparing for his first return to Minnesota as an opposing team’s quarterback when the Atlanta Falcons face the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The experience was unfamiliar for Cousins, who had been with the Washington franchise for six seasons. Cousins expects a similar feeling on Sunday. He had visited the Washington stadium … Read more
The digital-asset industry is known for its resilience in the face of corporate failures and bankruptcies. On the day Bitcoin reached $100,000, industry leaders expressed unwavering confidence, signaling a new era of optimism. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-12-06/bitcoin-bulls-take-victory-lap-after-100-000-milestone
OpenAI has kicked off its “12 Days of OpenAI” campaign by unveiling the full version of its highly touted o1 model, dubbed as the “smartest model in the world.” The company also introduced a new subscription tier called ChatGPT Pro, priced at $200 per month. Subscribers will gain access to unlimited use of AI models … Read more
A man in northern Ontario is recovering from serious injuries to his arm and leg after leaping onto a polar bear to save his wife, who was attacked in their driveway in Fort Severn First Nation on Tuesday, December 3. Police said the woman was attacked by the polar bear before her husband intervened, causing … Read more
The US government is set to renew its push for airline-consumer protections, with the Biden administration seeking public comment on requiring airlines to pay cash compensation and cover lodging and meals for passengers stranded due to flight cancellations or delays. The proposed rule would provide financial support to passengers affected by flights cancelled or delayed … Read more
Volkswagen’s German factories require immediate “decisive action” to return them to full operation, according to the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Arno Antlitz. However, I was unable to find any further information on this topic. Source: https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-plant-closures-capacity-use
A man in northern Ontario has suffered serious injuries after leaping onto a polar bear that attacked his wife outside their home. The woman slipped and fell, prompting her husband to intervene, but the bear turned on him instead. Neighbour, who shot the bear with a firearm, stopped the attack and it died from its … Read more
A murder investigation into the death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson has brought out a swarm of internet sleuths and true-crime fans. Police are seeking public help to identify the suspect, who used a gun with possible silencer attachments and rented a bike to escape. Surveillance footage shows the gunman, but details about his exact … Read more