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UFC welterweight contenders Ian Machado Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov broke the record for highest combined record between opponents in their highly anticipated fight at UFC 310. The bout, which was originally scheduled against Belal Muhammad, saw Rakhmonov withdraw due to injury. Garry, who stepped in on three weeks’ notice, showed impressive defensive skills and grappling, … Read more
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the military has taken control of a demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights, citing the collapse of the 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria due to the rebel takeover of the country. The IDF entered the buffer zone and seized positions near it, saying they will not allow hostile … Read more
The US House of Representatives is set to vote on the 2025 defense budget, which includes a $3-billion allocation to replace telecommunications equipment previously acquired from Huawei and ZTE. The move comes as security risks associated with these companies’ equipment have become increasingly concerning, particularly with China’s massive cyber espionage campaign. Congress wants an intelligence … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has closed its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak linked to raw onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers, which sickened over 100 people in 14 states. The outbreak resulted in 34 hospitalizations and one death. McDonald’s removed slivered onions from its menu on October 22, after the FDA … Read more
British actor Barry Keoghan has deactivates his Instagram account amid reports of a year-long romance ending with Sabrina Carpenter. In a statement posted to X, Keoghan expressed concern over the vitriol he’s received online, saying it’s “crossing a line” and affecting his family. He stated that messages including personal attacks on his appearance, character, and … Read more
Taylor Swift is set to bid farewell to her fans this weekend as the final notes of Karma are played in Vancouver. The Eras Tour, which has been a massive success with 149 shows in 53 cities and $2bn in ticket sales, will come to an end. For Swift, the tour has been a life-changing … Read more
Two stocks that have been making headlines this year are Palantir Technologies (PLTR) and CrowdStrike (CRWD), both of which have received attention from the artificial intelligence (AI) movement. While Palantir has seen its stock rise 287% in 2024, CrowdStrike’s reputation took a hit earlier this year after a security glitch caused widespread outages among its … Read more
US stocks continue to attract growth investors despite concerns over market volatility and steep valuations. The S&P 500 tracker has delivered a sterling total return of around 28% in the first 11 months of 2024, but active funds have outperformed, taking alternative approaches to investing. Several US mega-cap stocks dominate the market, with Apple, Microsoft, … Read more
Omnicom Group Inc. and Interpublic Group of Companies Inc., two major advertising firms, are nearing a merger that would create the world’s largest advertising company, according to reports. The deal is expected to significantly reshape the industry, with the combined entity boasting net revenue exceeding $20 billion – surpassing WPP’s $15.1 billion. This massive merger … Read more