

Corporate watchdog to probe failed $44b Firmus float
The corporate watchdog is making early inquiries into whether brokers overseeing the Firmus float misrepresented the listing or had conflicts of interest.
Casino dealt crushing $260m fine amid fight to survive
New Zealand interest rates held in surprise dovish call
Rare chance to see Reserve Bank react to inflation data
'Worst of both worlds': sparse support for gas changes


A Few Good Men review: Bradley Whitford and Krysta Rodriguez shine in Broadway revival
3.5/5 First-ever revival of Aaron Sorkin’s military courtroom drama has opened on Broadway
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Schaefer scores his 2nd goal of the game in OT to lift Islanders past Wild, 4-3
(AP) — Matthew Schaefer scored his second goal of the game on a wrist shot at 33 seconds of overtime to give the New York Islanders a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.Schaefer beat goalie Jesper Wallstedt from the right circle on a break.
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Bitcoin market in chaos amid fears Binance cryptocurrency exchange hit by biggest hack in history
Billions of dollars worth of digital currency may have been stolen in suspect security breach at world’s biggest exchange
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Asian trading is mixed as worries about AI-related issues grow
TOKYO (AP) — Asians shares were trading mixed early Friday, as worries about the future of artificial intelligence grew after Alphabet's stock drop dragged on U. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 dropped 2.
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Call of Duty maker slammed for using footage of real-life crowd disaster in game
Game uses images of a paramedic performing CPR, bodies on the road, and a victim being carried away on a stretcher
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Newsmax Host Puts Ken Paxton On The Spot With 1 Blunt Question
Even conservative outlets won’t give Paxton a break.
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Is Bigfoot hiding out in New Jersey? These Sasquatch hunters have a hunch
There have been nearly 80 reported sightings of Bigfoot in the state
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Harris Offers A Message To Gen Z Voters While Stumping For Ossoff
"You have everything at stake and you have a right to weigh in," she said.
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Cynthia Erivo Slams Fans’ ‘Annoyance’ Over Her Friendship With ‘Wicked’ Co-Star Ariana Grande
In a new interview, Erivo opened up about the “Wicked” press tour discourse and why deep platonic friendships between women still confuse people.
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British soldiers ‘told to take screen breaks and use emojis to help with stress in new guidance’
Rulebook issued to UK defence personnel operating drones, cyber defences and intelligence systems encourages emoji use and restricts screen time
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Donald Trump avoids another infamous Minions moment at White House Halloween event following last rally before midterms
Trump and Melania greeted Trick-or-Treaters and put candy in their bags — instead of on their heads like the president did in previous years while hosting the White House Halloween event
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Combating UK obesity crisis should be your 'personal mission', MPs tell Burnham
The Commons Health and Social Care Committee said that it has ‘no faith’ ministers will deliver on the plans to combat obesity in the UK
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How AI and 'doorbell cameras' can reduce growing risk of human encounters with polar bears
The new tool is among several solutions being developed to protect both people and polar bears as the impacts of climate change increase the likelihood of dangerous encounters
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Can testosterone improve menopause symptoms? Here's what the experts say
Social media has been rife with claims testosterone helps with menopause, but a new study finds insufficient evidence
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Counterfeit beauty products found to contain deadly chemicals after major raid
Perfumes, skincare and cosmetics seized by Trading Standards have been found to contain potentially deadly chemicals
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Psychologists issue warning over ‘harmful’ mental health advice from AI chatbots
A new survey conducted by the BPS found nine in ten psychologists are concerned over their patients’ use of AI
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David Attenborough praises public for £1m donation after Rothbury Estate victory
Conservationists finalised the biggest land buy in England for years as they secured a 9,500-acre estate for nature
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Trump approval rating is historically low for a president heading into the midterms
The last time a sitting president faced approval ratings this low heading into a midterm election was Harry Truman in 1946
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'May Your Legacy Live Long And Prosper': Stars Share Emotional Tributes To Actor Patrick Stewart
William Shatner, Seth MacFarlane and other fellow crewmembers of the Enterprise paid respect to the man who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard.
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Manosphere must be treated as a public health problem like smoking, academics warn
Boys and young men have their insecurities cultivated in the manosphere and subsequently monetised, the study warns
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June Jones, whose run-and-shoot offense dazzled at Hawaii and in the NFL, dies at 73
June Jones, the cutting-edge coach who brought the run-and-shoot offense to Hawaii and led the Rainbow Warriors to their greatest era and an undefeated regular season that catapulted them all the way to the Sugar Bowl, died on Thursday.In a statement, Hawaii's football program did not list a cause of death for Jones, who coached the Atlanta Falcons for three seasons in the 1990s before his stint at Hawaii.
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Binance flags 'potential security issue,' says approximately $6.3 billion impacted
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said Thursday it’s investigating reports of a potential security issue as its founder said the incident “does look like a hack on Binance.” The company said late Thursday the estimated total impact was at more than $6 billion, which could be one of the most significant of such security incidents on record.
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Sir Patrick Stewart: Shakespearian actor who brought gravitas to every role
TRIBUTE: Whether he was playing a stoic starship captain in ‘Star Trek’ or a telepathic mentor figure in the ‘X-Men’ franchise, Stewart was always able to imbue his characters with depth and humanity, writes Kevin E G Perry
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Texans Are Plastering Memorial For Man Shot By ICE With ‘I Voted’ Stickers
An early voter in Texas told MS NOW that she added her sticker to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s roadside tribute to “make a change.”
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Putin says Russia is ‘ready for war’ with Europe in chilling threat
Russian president held phone call with leaders of Norway and Finland on Friday
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Reeves urges EU to ‘act now’ and seize £175bn of Russian assets to protect Ukraine
The former chancellor said Brussels must act now in her first major intervention since leaving government
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MLB's 2027 season threatened with lockout looming when labor deal expires Dec. 1
NEW YORK (AP) — When Jake Bauers gloved the final out of the Milwaukee Brewers' first World Series triumph, it might have ended the last Major League Baseball game for a long time.While just 148 days remain until the scheduled start of the 2027 season on March 24, owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since their 1994 plan led to a 7 1/2-month strike and the first cancellation of the World Series in 90 years.
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Trump, Sweating Profusely, Tells Reuters Reporter: ‘You Look Like Hell’
“You are disgusting,” the president said. “Put yourself in shape, you look like hell.”
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Fox News Mistakes Trump Rallygoer For A MAGA Fan — And The Result Is Live TV Magic
There was simply nothing that could have prepared the conservative cable reporter for what he was about to hear.
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Barking dog saved train passenger from knifeman with 'greatest delight on his face', court told
Anthony Williams denies the attempted murders of 10 people on a train
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People Are Joking That MAGA Nicki Minaj Has Lost Her ‘Gay Glam Team’
“This current Nicki era is giving ‘I no longer have access to the Gays or the Theys,’” one person joked on Threads.
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Gang jailed over smash-and-grab robberies that caused £1 million worth of damage in London's West End
The gang targeted five luxury fashion stores over a three-month period
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Sweaty Trump loses it over questions about if he is skipping Kansas rally because of his health
Republican Senator Roger Marshall is in a tight race for re-election against Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton
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Soccer upstart Fleetwood hosts Everton next after prime minister watches his team win in League Cup
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Fleetwood Town's reward for beating Arsenal in an English League Cup shock will be a meeting at home against Everton in the quarterfinals.Everton became the last team to advance from the last 16 by brushing aside Newcastle 3-1 on Thursday, watched by its most famous fan, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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Democrats' New Approach For Votes Is Shocking Political Experts — In A Good Way
The party of “when they go low, we go high” is definitely seeing a big shift.
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Things to consider if a company that made AI-related job cuts wants to rehire you
When organizations assign human tasks to automated models, they often overlook the unwritten duties staff handle beyond their formal job descriptions
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Trump, Sweating Profusely, Tells Reuters Reporter 'You Look Like Hell'
"You are disgusting," the 80-year-old president said. "Put yourself in shape, you look like hell."
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Is your doggie depressed? Here are some signs to watch for
While most cases of depression in dogs resolve after days or weeks, serious cases can last for longer
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Angel Reese responded from two poor performances to help Atlanta force a Game 7 in the WNBA Finals
ATLANTA (AP) — After poor performances in each of the last two games and with the season on the line, Angel Reese found her form again.The Atlanta Dream forward scored 15 points, pulled down 14 rebounds and had six assists in an 80-69 victory over Golden State on Thursday to help force the first Game 7 in WNBA history.
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New Dune popcorn bucket turns heads: ‘I am never putting my hand in there!’
Movie theater chain released a bucket for ‘Dune: Part 2’ in 2024 that sparked NSFW comparisons and an ‘SNL’ skit
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Canadian pop star and 80s icon releases new song ripping ‘baby’ Trump for Lake Ontario rebrand
In his new song, the ‘Summer of 69’ singer rips Trump over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his Iran war
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LSU coach Will Wade declines to discuss RJ Luis Jr.'s status with the Tigers
(AP) — LSU coach Will Wade declined on Thursday to take questions about RJ Luis Jr., who a day earlier won a temporary restraining order that could open a door for him to play for the Tigers — if Wade adds him to his roster.
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Trump Has Spent Months Threatening To Meddle In The Midterms. Now It's Showtime.
Trump regularly casts doubt on elections — at least 440 times in his second term. This year, those attempts have escalated to action.
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Best slots on BetMGM UK – 8 games worth a slot session
Read our guide to the best slot games available at BetMGM in the UK
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'Say Pedophiles!' Ohio Man Hits Ramaswamy With Photo Op He Didn't See Coming
A TikTok user turned a selfie with the Ohio Republican into a Grade-A trolling opportunity.
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Top admiral briefs Trump on Iran war efforts as momentum builds for more attacks after midterms: report
Middle East, Adm. Brad Cooper, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine all met at the White House with Trump
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Tech Reviewer Savages Trump-Branded Phone He Says Is Definitely Not American-Made
The tech reviewer said “anything with the Trump logo on it can pretty much be considered a janky, impecunious cash grab.”
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'Star Trek' Actor Patrick Stewart Lived With Lewy Body Dementia. What Is It?
Here's what to know about the condition, what causes it, its symptoms and how it's diagnosed.
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Anti-Trumper trolls Fox News and says he wanted to see ‘cult’ in person at South Carolina rally
President Trump is in South Carolina for the second time this month, campaigning for Sen. Darline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham
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Starbucks says US sales remain a bright spot as quarterly revenue falls short of forecasts
demand pumped up Starbucks' results in its fiscal fourth quarter, but the coffee giant still fell short of revenue expectations.Starbucks said its global same-store sales rose 7.
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