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Paramount Shareholder Shari Redstone Opens Door to Skydance Merger After Ousting CEO Bakish

Shari Redstone plans to shake up Paramount Global by replacing CEO Bob Bakish and opening the door for a merger with Skydance Media.


UK Faces Crop Shortfall Due to Wet Weather; Bread and Biscuit Price Hikes Expected

The Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) warns of potential price surges in bread, biscuits, and beer in the UK due to persistent wet weather.

Venice Introduces Higher Entry Fee as a Solution to Overtourism; Tourists Not Happy

Venice counters over-tourism by implementing a $5 day-trip fee, but the city faces backlash from critics who question its effectiveness and impact on the city's authenticity.

NASA Admin Warns That China Could Start Territorial Dispute In Moon Following Their Lunar Mission in 2030

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson warns that China's space advances could potentially spark lunar territorial disputes similar to those in the South China Sea.


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Californians Have Until June 30 to Qualify for Faster Student Loan Forgiveness, Lower Payments
Some student loan borrowers may be eligible for a one-time debt cancellation or credit, but they must act before Tuesday.
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Nike designed the uniforms, which made their widespread appearance this season, and Fanatics manufactured them.
China Ousts Scientist Behind Beijing's First COVID-19 Vaccine Over Serious Discipline, Law Violations
A former top executive at China's largest vaccine manufacturer, who oversaw the creation of the country's first inactivated COVID-19 vaccine, has been removed from the national legislature.
US Buys More Than 80 Soviet-Era Aircraft From Russia's Ally for Around $20,000 Each
The United States (US) reportedly acquired 81 obsolete Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia's previous ally, Kazakhstan.
Goldman Sachs, Barclays Reportedly Compete to Acquire General Motors' Credit Card Business
Goldman Sachs and Barclays are reportedly vying to acquire General Motors' credit card business.
Stagwell CEO Mark Penn Says Companies Should Proceed with Caution in Political Arena Amid Activist Pressure
This advice is particularly relevant as activists increasingly pressure companies to adopt positions on controversial political matters.
Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis Met Privately in Florida to Discuss the Former President's 2024 Campaign: Report
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is reportedly aligning with Donald Trump to assist the former president in his fundraising efforts ahead of the November 2024 presidential election.
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Dubai announced that construction had begun on a new terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, which the Gulf emirate's ruler claimed will be "the world's largest."
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NEOM, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, secures new financing finality. Tarek Qaddumi (R), executive director of the Saudi Arabia mega-project NEOM, gestures at a map showing NEOM sites as he stands beside Nicholas Ho (L), the top Hong Kong official responsible for implementing China's Belt and Road Initiative, at an exhibition at the M+ museum for visual culture in Hong Kong on April 19, 2024.
Kenya Considers Crypto Mining to Power Energy Sector Growth
President William Ruto revealed ongoing discussions with companies such as Marathon Digital, signaling a possible transformation in Kenya's economic terrain.