Omnicom Group is reportedly in advanced talks to buy Interpublic Group, a move that would create the world’s largest advertising company. According to The Wall Street Journal, a transaction could be announced as early as this week. The all-stock agreement, valued at $13-14 billion excluding debt, would significantly increase Interpublic’s market value. If successful, the … Read more
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok is now accessible to free users on X, following its initial launch as a Premium-only feature last year. Non-Premium subscribers can send up to 10 messages every two hours. The move aims to boost the bot’s competitiveness in the market, where it competes with existing, free alternatives like ChatGPT and … Read more
Russia’s military intervention in the Syrian civil war, once touted as a success story of its return to global power status, has turned into a major setback for President Vladimir Putin. The fall of the Assad government, a key ally of Moscow, marks a significant blow to Russia’s great-power ambitions. Moscow had leveraged its influence … Read more
Bowel cancer remains one of the most prevalent forms of cancer, accounting for around 11% of all new cancer cases diagnosed each year. Despite its prevalence, many young people like Renee Gosney and Ellie Wilcock have found themselves dismissed when showing symptoms commonly associated with bowel issues—only to discover they had cancer. Symptoms like gut … Read more
US President Donald Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, a day after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris. Trump claims that Kyiv wants to make a deal to end the war with Russia and cites both sides suffering enormous losses. He also appointed retired army general Keith Kellogg as his Russia … Read more
Investors facing the possibility of a 2025 correction are being advised to consider alternative investment strategies. Historically, high-yield dividend stocks with a low volatility profile, known as Dividend Aristocrats, may be a more attractive option for those seeking stable returns. These safe-haven assets have consistently delivered strong total return potential, making them an essential component … Read more
Epic Games’ new first-person, round-based competitive game mode, Fortnite Ballistic, is set to launch in Early Access on December 11, 2024. The game promises “strategy, tactical teamwork, and individual prowess” with two teams competing to plant a reality-tearing Rift Point Device or stop the other team from doing so. In Fortnite Ballistic, players will be … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has attributed the downfall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to Russia’s abandonment of him. In a social media post on Sunday, Trump stated that Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, lost interest in protecting Assad due to its involvement in Ukraine. Trump claimed there was no reason for Russia to be involved … Read more
A WWE star, Eddy Thorpe, has been pulled from the Iron Survivor Challenge match at tonight’s NXT Deadline premium live event due to a mystery attack suffered backstage last week. General Manager Ava announced that a suitable replacement will take Thorpe’s spot in the challenge. The rest of the men’s lineup includes Wes Lee, Je’Von … Read more
No. 18 Clemson beats No. 8 SMU 34-31 in the ACC championship game, earning a berth in the College Football Playoff (CFP). The Tigers’ victory marks their seventh win of the season and improves their overall record to 10-3. Clemson dominated the first half, scoring three touchdowns on its first four possessions. The Tigers took … Read more