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NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Emily In Paris is back and season 5 is full of surprises, but one thing is apparent—even in Italy you need French skin care, something that Ashley Parks' Mindy and [spoiler alert!] Lucien Laviscount's Alfie put on display after their what the French...
MIAMI — For years, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has streamlined his evaluation system to the simple notion of, “Make me notice you.” Sunday night in New York, center Kel’el Ware took it one step further, he made the opposing coach take notice. Closing with 28 points, 19 rebounds and shooting 5 of 7 on 3-pointers can do that, even if the effort comes in a 132-125 loss. So before Knicks coach ...
Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide silenced critics with a CFP win against Oklahoma. Paul Finebaum joined McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning to discuss the fickle nature of fans in Tuscaloosa and the unfair standards set by the Nick Saban era.
Here is the first trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey after a lot of bootleg leaks online. Watch it for yourself here.
As has been the case since Week 11, the Colts got no help from the rest of the NFL in Week 16. Their chances of making it to the postseason have decreased,
This season, we’re launching a weekly series at PFF that provides a behind-the-scenes look at our grading process. Each week, we’ll break down some of the highest-graded individual plays, complete with tweets to show you the action.
Italy’s four flag bearers for its upcoming home Milan Cortina Winter Olympics were honoured in a handover ceremony at the presidential palace on Monday.
I’ve ridden a lot of electric scooters over the years, and many of them blur together. Plenty are fast. Many are powerful. Some look aggressive. But only a handful manage to combine all of that with a ride that actually feels polished and confidence-inspiring. After spending real time riding the Apollo Phantom 2.0 (52V version), it’s clear this scooter sits firmly in that top tier. more...
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Video | With the new M5, the latest generation of their in-house design SOCs, Apple has proven once again that, when it comes to mobile processors, they are almost unbeatable!That said, both the MacBook Pro 14 2025 and the iPad Pro 11 2025 running that new chip are incredibly expensive, and the question of overall value is a bit of a tricky one!
The Arena di Verona has announced its 2026 season. The season will open with a new production of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” Michele Spotti and Francesco Ivan Ciampa conduct the new production starring Martina Russomanno, Gilda Fiume and Rosa Feola. The casts also include Yusif Eyvazov, Galeano Salas, Francesco Meli, René Barbera, Adam Smith, Amartuvshin Enkhbat, Mihai Damian, Youngjun Park, Ludovic {...}The post Anna Netrebko, Lisette Oropesa, Carolina López Moreno, Martina Russomanno, Yusif Eyvazov, Ludovic Tézier, Luca Salsi & Maria José Siri Lead Arena di Verona’s 2026 Season appeared first on OperaWire.
As India pushes for "ease of justice", land tokenisation could reduce disputes, unlock stalled wealth and align legal reform with digital public infrastructure ambitions
After launching on most consoles in August, The Rogue Prince of Persia finally makes the leap to Nintendo’s hybrid device. The post The Rogue Prince of Persia (Switch 2) Review – Handheld Heroics appeared first on COGconnected.
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Chinese state-linked hackers are exploiting a critical zero-day flaw (CVE-2025-20393) in Cisco's Email Security Appliances, granting root access and compromising hundreds of customers since November 2025. This espionage campaign highlights ongoing cyber threats amid US-China tensions. Organizations are urged to implement mitigations while awaiting a patch.
James Ransone‘s wife Jamie McPhee has broken her silence on his passing. If you did not see the tragic news, the It: Chapter 2 and The Wire actor died in an apparent suicide over the weekend. He was 46 years old. Keep reading to find out more... Jamie posted on her Instagram, “I told you [...]
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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fired shots at a Cuban man allegedly in US illegally after the man hit two agents with an SUV in St Paul, Minnesota, according to ICE. Government officials said the man also bit an ICE agent after he tried to flee the scene on foot. The first agent struck [...]
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The Israeli government has approved the closure of the country’s Army Radio after 75 years of broadcasting, in a move that shutters one of Israel’s oldest media institutions at a time of mounting concerns over press freedom.
Xiaomi has shared a new set of official camera samples from the upcoming Xiaomi 17 Ultra, offering an early look at its photography and video capabilities ahead of launch. Posted on Weibo, the samples include both photos and a video. Not all of the samples were taken under ideal lighting. One image of a cat, [...]The post Xiaomi 17 Ultra camera samples highlight impressive low-light clarity and dynamic range appeared first on Gizmochina.
Dr. Elaine Chang, professor in the School of Theatre, English and Creative Writing, spoke to The Globe and Mail about fan expectations ahead of the series finale of Stranger Things. [...]Read More... from Cultural Studies Prof Talks Stranger Things Finale with Globe and Mail
This study presents a laser-engineered ruthenium-carbon core-shell catalyst that dramatically lowers the energy barrier for hydrogen production. The material accelerates both the hydrogen evolution reaction and the hydrazine oxidation reaction, enabling large hydrogen yields at exceptionally low voltages. Its optimized Ru@C-200 configuration exhibits rapid reaction kinetics, high durability, and effective degradation of toxic hydrazine. When integrated into a hydrazine-splitting electrolyzer or a rechargeable zinc-hydrazine battery, the catalyst supports stable hydrogen output while simultaneously purifying contaminated hydrazine-containing streams. The findings highlight a promising strategy to combine green energy generation with pollutant removal using a single multifunctional electrocatalyst.
She said she intends to "gradually get back to performing and continuing pursuing my dreams" in 2026.
The Maldives are preparing to launch smart ID cards with an integrated digital identity next year, allowing citizens to identify themselves online and access digital public services.Around 272,000 individuals, about 80 percent of the population over the age of 10, have already been enrolled in the digital ID system, Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan said last week. The digital ID allows access to government platform OneGov, which currently offers services from 17 agencies.The government is also upgrading the national digital ID system eFaas. The system has been running since 2012 with facial recognition provided by Regula.The announcement is part of the country’s plan to expand the digital economy by 15 percent of GDP by 2030 and achieve developed nation status by 2040. The initiative relies on three key pillars, including a secure digital ID system, inter-agency data exchange infrastructure and cybersecurity measures, media outlet MV+ reports.In June, the country released the first draft of the Digital Identity Bill which establishes the Maldives Digital Identity System (MDIDS) with a mandate to operationalize digital ID registration and authentication.Maldives expanding digital financial servicesThe island nation is also taking steps towards digitizing financial services and expanding financial technology solutions. In October, it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard to establish a “Digital Country Partnership” (DCP).As part of the five-year agreement, Mastercard plans to work with the National Centre for Information Technology (NCIT) and the Bank of Maldives (BML) on enabling payments through the eFaas digital ID app. The plan also includes upgrading the existing Passport Card into a multifunctional Smart ID card that combines identity verification with embedded debit card functionality.The agreement aims to secure transactions by combating fraud and deploy national-level cyber threat analytics and defense mechanisms to protect critical digital assets and infrastructure. Finally, it also foresees the digitalization of government services and key sectors, such as fisheries.The Bank of Maldives introduced a multicurrency digital wallet called Swipe in October, designed to support domestic and international transactions. The platform is scheduled to enter beta testing this month and connect to international payment networks by the first quarter of 2026, per MV+.
The Boston Red Sox won the Alex Bregman sweepstakes in free agency last offseason, but the superstar third baseman opted out of his contract this winter. As a result, the Bregman sweepstakes is bound to heat up again as he seemingly chases a long-term deal.There are plenty of suitors for the...
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US stock markets opened higher on Monday as investors headed into a holiday-shortened week, with the New York Stock Exchange set to close early at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday for Christmas Eve and remain s...
JPMorgan weighs crypto trading for institutions amid growing demandThe largest U.S. bank is exploring spot and derivatives services for hedge funds and pensions as regulatory clarity improves, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.What to know:- JPMorgan is exploring crypto trading...
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated on Monday that Russia is not in favor of a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine but wants a "sustainable cessation of hostilities.""A temporary ceasefir...
A last-minute decision by CBS News chief Bari Weiss to ”spike” a “60 Minutes” segment that was expected to be critical of the Donald Trump administration was hammered on MS NOW on Monday morning, with the entire ‘Morning Joe” panel expressing a mixture of disgust and alarm.Hours before the heavily promoted segment on migrants who were yanked off the streets by ICE agents and then unceremoniously shipped to a prison in El Salvador, known for brutality and horrific conditions, was to air, CBS announced it would be postponed.Later in the day, Sharyn Alfonsi, the veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent who created the report, sent a note to her colleagues, pointing the finger at the controversial Weiss, who critics say got her job — despite a lack of qualifications — by becoming a conservative darling criticizing “cancel culture.”According to Alfonsi, ”Our story was screened five times and cleared by both CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices. It is factually correct. In my view, pulling it now, after every rigorous internal check has been met, is not an editorial decision, it is a political one.”She also added that Weiss wanted the producers to get comments from Trump advisor Stephen Miller and that the story should not run until the White House or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provided comments. However, as Alfonsi wrote, the Trump administration had been asked for comment and refused to respond.That led the 60 Minutes journalist to write, “If the standard for airing a story becomes ‘the government must agree to be interviewed,’ then the government effectively gains control over the 60 Minutes broadcast. We go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state.”According to Weiss, “My job is to make sure that all stories we publish are the best they can be. Holding stories that aren’t ready for whatever reason — that they lack sufficient context, say, or that they are missing critical voices — happens every day in every newsroom. I look forward to airing this important piece when it’s ready.”Not one member of the MS NOW panel bought the CBS boss’s excuses.According to Mika Brzezinski, she worked on similar segments like Alfonsi’s when she was employed by CBS News after the 9/11 attack, and there is no one way that the prison story was not heavily scrutinized before being approved for broadcast by the lawyers.“I’ve been there and those screenings, personally, I worked there, they are a living hell,” she said. “It is the most rigorous, most difficult process, it is an important process, and every frigging word, every frame of video is picked apart by editors to make sure they are correct.”“I mean, they promoted it “she added.”Bllionaires are compromising the most important journalistic institutions we have left in this country,” panelist Pablo Torre observed. “The game is obvious, and in this case, Bari Weiss, who was, by the way, not a reporter, not a journalist, is cosplaying as one and is poisoning the well of one of the last bastions of investigative reporting that gets funded.” - YouTube youtu.be
What, like it’s hard for Reese Witherspoon to get into the holiday spirit? Indeed, the Oscar winner recently showed off her jolly side, sharing a glimpse into her family’s holiday festivities...
DEAR JOAN: This year’s fall reset of our clocks back an hour appears to have permanently changed the morning rising time for our 14-year-old small cockapoo, Coco. In past years, within a few weeks of the reset she adjusted with us to sleep to our normal rising time of about 6:30 a.m. Now six weeks since the time change, she continues to get up at 5:30 a.m. or earlier. We take her outside when she gets up and feed her at 7 a.m. She is walked daily, generally later in the morning. She sleeps in our bedroom on a dog bed [...]
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A Cornell research team has introduced a new method that helps machines make connections between what’s on the ground and how it represented on a map – an advance that could improve robotics, navigation systems and 3D modeling.
In a new book, “Purpose in Life as Ancient but Nascent,” psychology professor Anthony Burrow and colleagues explore purpose through the lens of psychology, philosophy and human development to help readers cultivate a sense of purpose.
The story of Elise Stefanik’s political rise and fall is a parable of a young woman’s all-consuming drive for political stardom and her crushing downfall at the hands of a despotic tyrant. Stefanik was the youngest woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. A Harvard educated liberal with political ambitions, she was skilled at... Read More
The prohibition on "live fire" training that includes animals is part of this year's annual defense bill, although other uses of animals for wartime training will continue.
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This Fungus Grew Inside Chernobyl's Nuclear Reactor, Feeding on Radiation, Now NASA Wants to Use It for Space Travel Indian Defence Review
Each Dec. 22, National Date Nut Bread Day returns with a loaf that has long been part of holiday kitchens and cold mornings. Old recipe ... Read moreThe post National Date Nut Bread Day fills kitchens with holiday warmth and...
These Christmas appetizers keep hosting simple while still feeling special. They’re easy to set out, fun to share, and bring the kind of warm energy that makes holiday gatherings even better.The post 13 Christmas appetizers that make every gathering more...
It’s always fun when scientific research confirms something we’ve always suspected. It turns out that dropping a well-timed swear word might actually help you push harder, thus boosting your physical performance. A new study published in American Psychologist adds to what is clearly a growing body of evidence that isn’t just suggesting, but is screaming [...]The post Swearing Might Actually Make You Stronger, Science Says appeared first on VICE.
A new study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could help predict which critically ill patients on ventilators are at risk of underfeeding, potentially enabling clinicians to adjust nutrition early and improve patient care. Details of the study were published in the December 17 online issue of Nature Communications [https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-66200-1].
(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- Facial Rejuvenation Inspired by Architecture: A New Paradigm in Plastic SurgeryImagine walking through the curves of the Museum of Contemporary Art in ...
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) are joining forces to transition laser-ignited inertial fusion from experiments to industrial applications in a collaboration called ICONIC-FL (International Cooperation on Next-gen Inertial Confinement Fusion Lasers).
"What else is being covered up?"The post Photos Are Being Deleted From the Epstein Files appeared first on Futurism.
These ambitious expeditions could radically change our understanding of the global ocean Canadian Geographic
A new UNSW-led global meta-analysis shows that PFAS concentrations can double at every step up the food chain, leaving top predators—and humans—potentially exposed to higher chemical loads.
Using a specially developed simulation model, researchers at the University of Cologne have traced and analyzed the dynamics of possible encounters between Neanderthals and anatomically modern humans on the Iberian Peninsula during the Paleolithic period for the first time.
Chemical reactions are the breaking and forming of chemical bonds, which are fundamental to the creation of new technologies. Inevitably, discovering and developing new chemical reactions is a time-intensive process of trial and error.
A 400-mile blanket of fog has socked in California's Central Valley for weeks. Scientists and meteorologists say the conditions for such persistent cloud cover are ripe: an early wet season, cold temperatures and a stable, unmoving high pressure system.
A US–German project aims to turn fusion lasers into industrial systems capable of 15 shots per second for 24/7 power plants.
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The Cleveland Guardians may not have re-signed Lane Thomas, but the front office reportedly explored a reunion with the veteran outfielder.
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There didn't appear to be too much exhaustion or love lost from the Belleville Senators in another eventful Battle of Ontario on Sunday afternoon. The...
The Steelers' wide receiver was seen on the CBS broadcast taking a swing at a fan leaning over the railing during the matchup.
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Jackson left the field in pain after sliding late in the second quarter.
Jackson left the field in pain after sliding late in the second quarter.
Quarterback Jared Goff spoke out about an offensive pass interference call that went against the Detroit Lions late in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jackson left the field in pain after sliding late in the second quarter.
Jackson left the field in pain after sliding late in the second quarter.
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The Arizona Cardinals again couldn't find the win column. Here's the good, bad and ugly from their loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
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The report, which CBS News delayed just a few hours before it was supposed to air, will air on a future date.
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The ScoopA key organ of Democratic politics is starting to invest its money in building up a broader progressive media ecosystem.In recent months, ActBlue, the go-to payment platform for online donations, has quietly stepped up its investment in left-leaning online media and content creators...
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After many weeks living without luxury and contact from the outside world, La Granja VIP crowned its Season 1 winner on Disney+ (in Latin America) and TV Azteca. Adal Ramones and Kristal Silva co-host the reality series, and on Sunday, December 21, the winner of the competition was announced after 71 days. During a recap [...]
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Rand Paul Calls Partial Release Of Epstein Files A 'Big Mistake' For Trump During an interview on ABC’s This Week with ABC’s Jonathan Karl on Sunday, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky delivered a blunt warning about the administration’s handling of the Epstein records, echoing concerns raised by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has been relentless on the issue.Massie forced the release vote and has accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of violating the law by slow-walking and limiting disclosure. Paul did not dispute the core of that argument.Instead, he went further, laying out exactly why half-measures on Epstein are political poison.“I’ve supported transparency on the Epstein files from the beginning,” Paul said. “I’ve voted repeatedly to release them. I think it’s a good idea.”Paul explained why that approach is doomed to fail.“I think that trust in government is at a low ebb, and that people need to trust that justice is the same whether you’re rich or poor,” he said.“And people tend to believe that some rich people got off scot-free in this — in the Epstein case, the Epstein files.” Despite the Democrats’ attempts to weaponize the release of the files against Trump, the fact remains that the Biden administration sat on the files for four years—a decision that former Vice President Kamala Harris defends—despite endless rhetoric about transparency. Trump returned to office promising real transparency, and even Trump’s allies believe the administration has failed to live up to its promise fully.Paul made clear that the administration’s fundamental mistake came when officials hyped the release and then appeared to back away once the spotlight intensified.“I think it’s a big mistake,” Paul said.“Look, the administration has struggled for months and months with something they initially ginned up and then sort of tried to tamp down.” Paul warned that partial disclosure guarantees prolonged political fallout.“So, any evidence or any kind of indication that there’s not a full reveal on this, this will just plague them for months and months more,” he said.He’s right. Democrats have been insinuating for months that the Epstein files would somehow incriminate Trump, despite zero evidence. Paul offered simple advice that should not require a Senate seat to understand.“So, my suggestion would be — give up all the information, release it,” he said.“What’s going to happen to people if they don’t? That will play out over time. But my suggestion to them is be transparent and release everything the law requires of you.”When Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and the documents failed to deliver the left’s long-promised bombshell, Democrats pivoted to conspiracy theories and bureaucratic excuses. For example, Democrats pounced when a photo from the Epstein files was briefly removed from the online cache of Epstein-related material. This led to conspiracy theories that the Department of Justice was trying to protect Trump. In an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche discussed the photo and the reason for the redactions in the files.Blanche explained the removal had “nothing to do with President Trump” and was instead prompted by concerns over victim privacy after officials realized the images contained identifiable women. He stressed that DOJ policy allows victims, their lawyers, or advocacy groups to request that any document or photo identifying them be taken down and reviewed, a process he said explained the temporary disappearance of the materials. "Well, you can see in that photo, there’s photographs of women," Blanche said. "And so we learned after releasing that photograph that there were concerns about those, about those women, and the fact that we had put that photo up. So we pulled that photo down."Blanche also noted that numerous photos of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein have long been public, and that Trump himself has acknowledged socializing with Epstein in the 1990s and early 2000s before cutting ties with him years before Epstein’s 2006 arrest. Given that history, Blanche dismissed as “laughable” the notion that the department would selectively hide a single image to protect the president when “dozens” of similar photos are already in circulation. .@DAGToddBlanche: "The absurdity of us pulling down a photo — a single photo — because President Trump was in it is laughable, and the fact that everybody is trying to act like that's the case is a reflection of their true motivation." pic.twitter.com/9u7ZjgL4m7— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) December 21, 2025Democrats have failed to produce a promised “smoking gun” linking Trump to Epstein’s crimes despite years of access to the files under the Biden administration, and are now seizing on procedural moves in the document release to sustain conspiracy theories. Nevertheless, if Republicans want to prove they mean what they say, the path forward is obvious. Release everything required by law. Let the facts land where they may. The longer Washington drags its feet, the louder the suspicion grows, and the harder it becomes to argue that this time is different. Tyler DurdenSun, 12/21/2025 - 21:35
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A passenger bus crash killed at least 15 people on Indonesia’s main island of Java just after midnight Monday, officials said. The bus carrying 34 people lost control on a to...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A passenger bus crash killed at least 16 people on Indonesia’s main island of Java just after midnight Monday, officials said.
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Australia’s most populous state pushed ahead Monday with what it said were the country’s strictest gun laws and a ban on displaying “terrorist” symbols after two gunmen killed 15 people celebrating a Jewish festival in Sydney last week. A father and son are accused of targeting a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, killing 15 people [...]The post Australian state pushes tough gun laws, ‘terror symbols’ ban after shooting appeared first on Digital Journal.
Summary:Ackman proposes taking SpaceX public via a SPARC mergerTesla shareholders would receive rights to invest in SpaceXStructure avoids IPO fees, dilution and market timing riskPershing Square commits $4bn at the same valuationPath created for a future xAI listingAckman is offering Musk a way to take SpaceX public without Wall Street banks, without IPO fees, and without favouring big institutions. By giving Tesla shareholders special rights to buy SpaceX shares first, he aims to reward loyalty, broaden access, and lock in a fixed valuation insulated from market swings — while positioning Pershing Square as a long-term strategic partner across Musk’s companies.---Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman has floated an unconventional proposal to Elon Musk that would take SpaceX public while bypassing the traditional IPO process and rewarding existing Tesla shareholders.In a detailed public message, Ackman suggested merging SpaceX with Pershing Square SPARC Holdings, a newly approved acquisition vehicle that operates differently from a conventional SPAC. Instead of raising capital upfront, SPARC distributes special purpose acquisition rights — known as SPARs — which give holders the option, but not the obligation, to invest in a future deal at a fixed price.Under Ackman’s proposal, SPARs would be distributed to Tesla shareholders, giving them priority access to the SpaceX IPO. Shareholders could either exercise those rights to buy SpaceX shares or sell the SPARs in the market for cash, effectively monetising the opportunity.Ackman argues this structure would “democratise” the IPO process by allowing everyday investors — not just institutions — to participate on equal terms. Pershing Square would commit $4 billion of its own capital at the same valuation, acting as a cornerstone investor and performing due diligence on behalf of SPAR holders.A key feature of the proposal is cost and dilution avoidance. Ackman says the transaction would involve no underwriting fees, no founder shares, no warrants and no sponsor promote — features that have drawn criticism in both traditional IPOs and SPAC deals. SpaceX would list with a pure common-stock structure and minimal transaction costs.Ackman also suggested a longer-term strategy. Investors who exercise SPARs in the SpaceX deal would receive rights in a second SPARC vehicle, which could later be used to take xAI public at Musk’s discretion.Valuation flexibility is central to the pitch. By adjusting the exercise price of SPARs, SpaceX could raise anywhere from roughly $40 billion to nearly $150 billion, while retaining control over how much capital comes from new shares versus existing ones.Ackman said a definitive agreement could be reached within 45 days, with the transaction announced as early as mid-February, pending regulatory approval. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
he widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk turned a verbal flub on Sunday by rapper Nicki Minaj into a moment of consolation after the entertainer made an "assassin" reference while lauding conservative leaders.
(MENAFN - PR Newswire)STOCKHOLM, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has divested two fully leased office buildings in –restad City in Copenhagen, Denmark, for about DKK 1.0 billion, about SEK ...
Recent reports have claimed that the upcoming Vivo X300 Ultra will be the only phone with dual 200-megapixel cameras. However, a new leak that has surfaced suggests that Oppo has revised the Find X9 Ultra’s camera setup, and it is now tipped to feature dual 200-megapixel cameras. Oppo Find X9 Ultra’s revised camera specs leaked [...]The post Oppo Find X9 Ultra to feature dual 200MP cameras appeared first on Gizmochina.
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