UK Approves £5.3bn Bid for Royal Mail Owner

The UK government has approved Daniel Křetínský’s £5.3 billion bid to acquire the owner of Royal Mail, clearing the way for a major postal player in the country. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/cecec030-10e0-4ec5-979a-6c4defa89874

Family-Friendly Apple iPad Gen 10 QVC Deal

Get Ready for a Tech Battle with This Affordable Apple iPad Deal If daily tablet fights are common in your household, congratulations! You’re about to become the hero who brings balance back to your family’s tech landscape. A major QVC deal on the Apple iPad Gen 10 is now available, featuring one of the season’s … Read more

Golden State Warriors Acquire Dennis Schroder from Brooklyn Nets

The Golden State Warriors have acquired point guard Dennis Schroder in exchange for De’Anthony Melton, with the deal also involving a 2025 second-round pick from the Miami Heat. The Warriors are looking to bolster their roster after Melton suffered a season-ending injury. Schroder has been one of the top guards in the NBA this year, … Read more

Moana 2 Soars to Fourth-Highest Grossing Film of the Year

Moana 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 animated hit, has already become the fourth-highest-grossing film of the year, with a domestic total of $337.5 million and a worldwide gross of $717 million. The movie follows Moana’s new adventure as she reunites with Maui for an epic voyage across Oceania. After receiving a mysterious … Read more

Musk Criticizes SEC as “Weaponized Institution”

Elon Musk has criticized the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for being a “weaponized institution”. The move comes after a court ruling declared that the SEC had acted unlawfully in enforcing a Nasdaq policy requiring corporate boards to implement diversity quotas. SEC Chairman, Judge Andrew Oldham, stated that the commission’s authority is to ensure … Read more

Economists Cut Rate Cut Estimates Amid Trump Inflation Fears

Economists are reevaluating their predictions for future interest rate cuts amid growing concerns about an inflation surge under President Donald Trump. Initially, experts forecasted a reduction in rates due to slowing economic growth. However, the recent surge in inflation has led many to reconsider this stance. The shift in sentiment is largely driven by the … Read more

Israel Prepares Troops for Winter on Mount Hermon

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered troops to prepare for a prolonged stay on Mount Hermon, a strategic location in Syria. The decision comes as part of the ongoing efforts to maintain security along the Syrian border. A group of Israeli soldiers moved into a buffer zone inside Syrian territory following the collapse of … Read more

Israel’s Times of Israel website down due to technical issue

The official website of the Jerusalem-based English-language daily newspaper, Times of Israel, has experienced a temporary downtime. According to reports, the site is currently under maintenance due to technical issues with its internet connection, which may be attributed to JavaScript and cookie restrictions on users’ devices. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/december-16-2024

Metallica’s Helping Hands Benefit Concert Raises Tens of Thousands for Charity

Metallica recently concluded their 2024 live activities with a special benefit concert for their All Within My Hands foundation in California. The “Helping Hands” concert series, which started in 2018, aims to support communities that have supported the band over the years and encourage fan participation. The bi-annual event took place at the YouTube Theater … Read more

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