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BHP is stuck on the sidelines of copper M&A frenzy it started
The company’s CEO is also nearing the end of his tenure, potentially hindering the negotiation of a transformational deal BHP Group’s bold…
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Modern Opulence Meets the Sea: A Gilded, Pearl-Kissed Bridal Shower Inspired by Coastal Romance
This wedding was built around the idea of modern opulence with a touch of shipwrecked glamour — like a mermaid washed ashore in the Gilded…
Business
Stocks to watch: Thomson Medical, Vin’s Holdings, Alpha Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Jan 13): Thomson Medical: The…
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Silver’s one-year 180% bull run: What to know about investing in it versus gold
The use of digital silver accounts to manage silver investments has gained traction recently Silver’s streak continues into the new year,…
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The curious question of whether gut health affects ageing
Hugh PymHealth editor Guts have become a source of immense fascination. Social media influencers promote unproven supplements said to…
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Senate advances spending package as lawmakers tee up another ahead of Jan. 30 deadline
The Senate on Monday advanced a House-passed, three-bill spending package. Lawmakers are readying action on another two appropriations…
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Alphabet hits US$4 trillion valuation as AI refocus lifts sentiment
Alphabet briefly hit US$4 trillion in market valuation on Monday (Jan 12), as the Google parent’s sharpened artificial intelligence (AI)…
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It’s time to walk through the fire
There’s a quote from Charles Bukowski framed on my office wall: “What matters most is how well you walk through the fire.” We’re in that…
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Meta unveils ‘Meta Compute’ initiative to build AI infrastructure
Big Tech companies are looking to secure long-term electricity supplies as AI and data centres increase US power demand Meta has announced…
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NBC Pulls ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Episode Featuring Timothy Busfield Following Child Sex Abuse Charges
NBC will no longer air an upcoming episode of “Law & Order: SVU” in which Timothy Busfield appears in a guest star role. Variety has…
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I turned to AI while my mother was dying
When my mom was dying, hospice came daily and stayed for about ninety minutes. They answered questions, checked what needed to be checked,…
Business
The Market Met Jerome Powell’s Warning With Deep Denial
Not all the markets were impervious to Powell’s harassment by DOJ goons. The dollar, which is down 8.3 percent over the past year—that is,…
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FBI says it has found no video of Border Patrol agent shooting 2 people in Oregon
The FBI said in a court document made public Monday that it had found no surveillance or other video of a Border Patrol agent shooting and…
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Elliot Page and Naomi Watts Star in New ACLU Campaign Supporting Trans Youth (EXCLUSIVE)
Elliot Page and Naomi Watts are among the bold-faced names starring a new American Civil Liberties Union public awareness campaign in…
Business
Citi to cut about 1,000 jobs this week
CITIGROUP is set to cut about 1,000 jobs this week as part of chief executive Jane Fraser’s march to keep a lid on costs and improve…
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Retailers Hit Holiday Expectations With a 4.1 Percent Sales Gain
Holiday 2025 sales rose 4.1 percent despite weaker consumer sentiment, producing a season that was ultimately in line with industry…
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Fitch Ratings says Fed independence is key factor for US sovereign rating
Fitch Ratings said on Monday it views the Federal Reserve’s independence as a key supporting factor for its AA+ US sovereign rating. The…
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A Celebration of Heritage and Faith at La Chiusa Country House, Set Against the Soulful Beauty of Sicily
The wedding day’s color palette feature greens, whites, light pinks. As travel enthusiasts, the couple knew they wanted a destination…
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Paramount escalates hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. with new board slate
Paramount Skydance is taking another step in its hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying Monday that it will name its own…
Business
Abercrombie & Fitch Shares Take a Hit Despite Positive Outlook
Fran Horowitz, the chief executive officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., received a warm reception from the crowd at the NRF Big Show on…
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Karoline Leavitt Flips Out Over Anti-ICE Protests in Minneapolis
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt can’t understand why the country is up in arms over the ICE-induced violence taking place in…
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Awards HQ: Ariana Grande Packs CAA, Emma Stone Backs ‘Bugonia,’ Demi Moore Champions Kate Hudson and 20 Oscar Nomination Questions
Welcome to Variety Awards HQ — your weekly command center for the Oscars race. It’s January 12, 2026, and Oscar nomination voting is…
Culture
Designers’ Sketches From the 2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet Looks
On Sunday night, many of Hollywood’s biggest stars returned to the red carpet for the 2026 Golden Globes in Los Angeles, wearing a…
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“Stupod B*tch”: GoFundMe for Minnesota ICE Agent Is Chilling
Alpha News, the conservative blog that got first access to Jonathan Ross’s cell phone footage of him killing Renee Good, boosted a…