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Steve Witkoff to meet Volodymyr Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks
US President Donald Trump's overseas envoy will travel to Germany this weekend to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European…
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FMC to launch restructuring plan, targets plant closures and Asia cost cuts
Agrichemicals firm FMC said on Friday (Dec 12) that its board has approved a restructuring plan, aimed at cutting costs, shutting down…
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China is ‘rejecting’ Nvidia’s H200 chips, outfoxing US strategy, David Sacks says
China is weighing a package of incentives worth as much as US$70 billion to support its local chipmaking industry China has figured out…
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This 89% RT British Mystery Is Taking Off on Streaming and Is a Great Binge From Start to Finish
Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators isn’t the kind of series that screams for attention — it’s a cozy, character-driven…
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Chinese AI euphoria obscures a gloomier technological reality
Washington and its allies are not supplying the country with the gear required to make the most sophisticated AI chips Moore Threads…
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Trump administration sues Georgia county for 2020 ballot records
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against a Georgia county seeking access to 2020 voting records, as Donald Trump continues to…
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US regulator grants crypto firms initial approval to launch trust banks
The regulator still has to sign off with a final stamp of approval before each of the trust banks can begin to operate Crypto giants,…
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After ‘Hamnet,’ It’s Time To Revisit Chloé Zhao’s Misunderstood Marvel Movie
One of the frontrunners in this year's awards conversation, Hamnet, is now in theaters after a hugely successful festival run. Directed by…
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Bitcoin hoarding company Strategy remains in Nasdaq 100
Bitcoin hoarding giant Strategy clung to its place in the Nasdaq 100 on Friday (Dec 12), continuing its year-long stint in the benchmark…
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'Fire Country' Season 4 Episode 8 Recap: Bode Shows Some Shocking Restraint as the Zabel Ridge Arsonist Is Revealed
Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Fire Country Season 4, Episode 8.Three Rock is finally back on Fire Country — but not…
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Musk’s X posts higher sales amid costly turnaround
Sales at Elon Musk’s X jumped during the third quarter, but the social network is still dealing with significant costs – including from…
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LaKeith Stanfield to Star in Dennis Rodman ’48 Hours in Vegas’ Movie
LaKeith Stanfield is set to play NBA legend Dennis Rodman in Lionsgate’s “48 Hours in Vegas,” taking over the role after Jonathan Majors…
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Doctor strike during flu outbreak would be 'beyond belief', says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has urged resident doctors not to go ahead with "reckless" strikes planned for next week, saying it is "beyond belief"…
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Brad Luff Dies: Film Executive & Producer Of ‘Saving Silverman’ & ‘Parker’ Was 60
Brad Luff, former executive at Original Film, Morgan Creek, Sony, Dimension Films, Universal and Warner Bros., passed away this afternoon,…
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New Epstein photos show Trump, Clinton and Andrew
Back-to-back batches of photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate have been released, revealing private details from the convicted peadophile's…
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Intel nears US$1.6 billion deal for AI chip startup SambaNova
Intel is in advanced talks to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) chip startup SambaNova Systems for about US$1.6 billion, including…
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Hermon’s: A Sophisticated Bistro Rises in Northeast L.A. After Plans for a Malibu Restaurant Go Up in Smoke
Last year, the Last Word hospitality team was all set to open Chez Renée in the Malibu spot that formerly housed La La Cabana and…
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DR Congo-Rwanda peace process: Can Trump's shattered plan be glued back together?
The US ambassador to the UN has accused Rwanda of leading Africa's Great Lakes region toward war, just over a week after a peace deal was…
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Ghost oil ships dock in Venezuela, showing challenge for US
The International Energy Agency estimates the current oversupply at a record 3.8 million barrels a day Two so-called ghost oil ships are…
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Oracle denies report on OpenAI data centre delays
Oracle denied on Friday (Dec 12) a media report that it was delaying OpenAI-related data centres, following investor worries over its…
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A backstreet abortion nearly killed Annie Ernaux. It became a story that shaped her life
Vibeke Venemaand Laura Gozzi,BBC World Service "Every moment of that abortion was a surprise to me," says Annie Ernaux. The French Nobel…
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Google faces 110 million euros French asset freeze after Russian ruling, documents show
[PARIS/MOSCOW] The administrator of Google’s defunct Russian business has obtained a temporary freeze on some 110 million euros (S$167…
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Crystal Chandeliers and Desert Skies: A Refined Palm Springs Celebration
Sleek black and white Jake and Sydney’s wedding was a chic and timeless celebration in Palm Springs, blending modern minimalism with…
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François Ozon’s ‘The Stranger,’ Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ and Jodie Foster in ‘Private Life’ Score Lumières Nominations as French Awards Season Kicks Off
François Ozon has emerged as the early frontrunner in France’s awards season, with “The Stranger” leading the nominations for the 31st…