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Bitcoin gains on MicroStrategy’s plans to issue more shares
BITCOIN rose on Thursday (Dec 26) after the digital asset’s stockpiler MicroStrategy announced a plan to issue more shares, a move that…
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"Connections" December 26: Hints and answers for puzzle #564
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Happy holidays, puzzle lovers! We're back with another round of hints and solutions for the latest New…
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Who Is Kirsty Sansum? Female Drug Dealer Breaks the Internet with Her Glamorous Mugshot
A female drug dealer has captured the attention of millions of online fans after authorities released her glamorous mugshot. Kirsty…
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5 journalists killed in Israeli strike at Gaza hospital: Palestinian media
What's New Five journalists have been killed in an Israeli strike overnight when their parked vehicle was blasted in front of a hospital…
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This Somali migrant watched others around her die at sea. But she wants to try again for Europe
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Idil Abdullahi Goley’s journey seeking a better life in Europe started in Somalia with a $6,500 payment to local…
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Aileen Cannon grants suspect in Trump assassination attempt a trial delay
What's New Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in South Florida, will not be tried until…
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Nepal hosts hot air balloon festival
With Nepal's snowy Himalayan peaks as a backdrop, the sky above Pokhara transformed into a vibrant canvas of colours for the country's…
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Video shows mosque demolition documentary screening in India, not Bangladesh
As Muslim-majority Bangladesh saw a spate of reprisal attacks against its minority Hindu community, a video was shared online with a false…
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Kyle Larson Drops Bombshell Comment as Huge Merger on the Table
Kyle Larson is at the center of discussions surrounding the possible merger between High Limit Racing and the World of Outlaws. The future…
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‘Very disappointed’ and ‘aggrieved’: Third senior executive fired by SingPost contests move
THE third C-suite executive fired by Singapore Post (SingPost) last week has contested the move, calling it “without merit”. Li Yu, chief…
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Oil prices edge higher on hopes for more China stimulus
OIL prices edged higher on Thursday (Dec 26) in thin holiday trading, driven by hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in China, the world’s…
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Gold edges higher in holiday trade; eyes on US Federal Reserve’s 2025 plan
GOLD inched higher on Thursday (Dec 26) in holiday-thinned trade, as investors focused on the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate strategy…
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NASCAR and Lowe's Deliver Christmas Hope to Hurricane Victims
The holiday season brings hope and relief to families affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, as NASCAR and Lowe's team up to…
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What are your odds of winning $1B Mega Millions as a late Christmas gift?
What's New The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion, and your odds of winning are 1 in 302 million, even if you got a ticket as…
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Stocks to watch: Koh Brothers Eco Engineering, ComfortDelGro, Cromwell E-Reit
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Thursday (Dec 26): Koh Brothers Eco…
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KKR and Bain each bid more than US$5 billion for Seven & i assets: sources
PRIVATE equity firms KKR and Bain Capital each offered more than US$5 billion in first-round bids for the non-core assets of Japan’s Seven…
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China keeps key rate steady with traders expecting cuts in 2025
CHINA kept a key interest rate unchanged – a move widely expected by economists – as it seeks to keep its powder dry ahead of possible…
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Uber disappointed as Taiwan rejects deal for Delivery Hero unit
Uber Technologies said it remained committed to Taiwan after the island’s antitrust regulator rejected its plan to buy Delivery Hero’s…
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Taxi strikes pedestrians near NYC Macy's on Christmas Day: What we know
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Multiple people are injured in Herald Square in New York City after a taxi driver hopped the curb and…
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The Truth About AI Trading Bot Scams
AI trading bots sound like a dream come true. They promise to make money while you sleep, taking the guesswork out of trading. But not all…
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Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
More than 1,500 prisoners have escaped from a prison in Mozambique, taking advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed…
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5 reality shows on Netflix to watch right now
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Let's face it, we all love to get lost in a reality show every now and then. They're all-consuming, easy…
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FACT CHECK: Did Russia Shoot Down Azerbaijan Airlines Plane that Crashed and Killed 38 in Kazakhstan as Mystery Holes are Seen in Fuselage?
Footage of an Azerbaijan Airlines crash that claimed the lives of 38 people reveals unusual holes in the fuselage, sparking speculation…
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Pending Charges: Timeline Guide
Ever checked your bank account and saw something like ‘pending credit’? It’s like when you lend your buddy five bucks, and he says he’ll…