1. Abortion Medication Mailings Lawsuit: A New York doctor is being sued for mailing abortion medication to a woman in Dallas, Texas. This case raises questions about the legality of telemedicine for abortion services and the interstate shipment of abortion medication. (Link:
The Times of India
New York doctor sued for mailing abortion medication to woman in Dallas - Times of India
US News: A New York doctor is being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly mailing abortion pills to a 20-year-old woman in Dallas...
) 2. Bombing in Thailand: A bomb explosion in a border province of Thailand killed three people and injured scores of others. Thai police have detained two suspects in relation to the incident. (Link: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/thai-police-detain-2-suspects-after-bomb-border-116786374) 3. Bitcoin Price Volatility: Bitcoin's price may be affected by the potential approval of a US strategic reserve. Crypto analysts are predicting that the digital currency may "pump then rotate back" if the reserve is established. (Link:
Cointelegraph
Bitcoin may ‘pump then rotate back’ if US strategic reserve gets approved
A crypto analyst warns that Bitcoin’s price could face volatility if the highly anticipated Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill in the United States i...
) 4. US President Biden Commutes Sentence: US President Joe Biden commuted the sentence of a former city employee who was convicted of stealing $53 million from the city of Dixon, Illinois. Local residents are shocked by the decision. (Link:
The Times of India
US President Biden commutes sentence of former city employee convicted of stealing $53 million, Dixon residents 'shocked' - Times of India
US News: President Biden commuted the sentence of Rita Crundwell, who embezzled $54 million from the town of Dixon, Illinois. Crundwell, originally...
) 5. South Korea President Impeachment Vote: South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a second impeachment vote in the country's parliament due to his handling of martial law. If impeached, he would be the first South Korean president to be removed from office. (Link:
Here are the latest developments. (Published 2024)
The opposition hopes to secure enough support from the ruling party to suspend President Yoon Suk Yeol after his short-lived martial law decree.
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1. Syrian Conflict and Political Transition (World Events): Following the ouster of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad, Syrians are celebrating in the streets and the new leadership is seeking international recognition. However, the future of Syria's asylum claims and the potential return of foreign powers to the region remain unclear. [Link](
Al Jazeera
Will Syria’s new leadership be inclusive and recognised by world powers?
Ahmed al-Sharaa is promising justice, stability and unity.
) 2. Trump's Inauguration and Tech Company Donations (Politics): Tech companies that are considered to be most threatened by former President Trump are reportedly donating to his inauguration fund. [Link](
CNBC
Tech companies most threatened by Trump are donating to his inauguration fund
Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have all announced $1 million donations to Trump's inauguration fund.
) 3. Daylight Saving Time Abolition Proposal (Economy): President Trump has announced plans to end daylight saving time, calling it "very costly". [Link](
Fortune
Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient and very costly, Trump says, vowing GOP will use 'best efforts' to get rid of it | Fortune
"The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t!"
) 4. UnitedHealth CEO Arrest (Crime & Business): The CEO of UnitedHealth, Luigi Mangione, is under investigation for alleged murder, with a tip from a San Francisco police officer playing a key role in his identification. [Link](
Fox News
Tip to San Fran police helped FBI identify UnitedHealth CEO suspect, Luigi Mangione: source
A tip that was given to the San Francisco Police Department helped FBI investigators identify the UnitedHealth CEO suspected killer, Luigi Mangione.
) 5. Russia's Attack on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure (World Events & Geopolitics): Russia has launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, raising concerns about a potential ballistic missile attack this weekend. [Link](
Fox News
Russia batters Ukraine power grid amid rising concern Putin could order ballistic missile attack this weekend
Ukraine's energy infrastructure was again pummeled in a "massive blow" by Russian missiles and drones on Friday, just days after the U.S. warned Ru...
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1. Bashar al-Assad's Future in Syria: The future of Syria and its regional impact is a major topic with articles from Al Jazeera ("What does Bashar al-Assad’s fall mean for Syria and the region?") and The New York Times ("What is Captagon, the Illegal Stimulant Made in Assad’s Syria?"). 2. Nancy Pelosi's Injury: Top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi was injured during a foreign trip and had to be hospitalized, as reported by various news outlets such as The Times of India, Fox News, and CNN. 3. Broadcom's $1 Trillion Market Cap: Broadcom's stock soared to a market cap of $1 trillion after the company touted its "massive" AI opportunity (CNN Business). 4. France's New Prime Minister: France's President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as the country's new prime minister (Al Jazeera). 5. Biden Administration's Climate Funding: The White House announced its plans to provide more climate funding before President Biden leaves office (Fox News).
1. French President Emmanuel Macron Appoints New Prime Minister: French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed François Bayrou as France's new prime minister following a government collapse. This move is aimed at ending political instability in the country. (Link:
No-one gets France's difficulty more than me, says Macron's new PM Bayrou
France's fourth prime minister this year says he fully understands the "Himalayan" task ahead.
) 2. Millionaire Boomers Spending Fortunes: Millionaire baby boomers are planning to spend their fortunes instead of passing it on to their heirs. This trend is causing concern among experts who worry about its potential impact on the economy and society. (Link:
Fortune
Millionaire boomers plan to spend their fortunes instead of passing it on—and don't want to witness anyone else enjoying it | Fortune
The Charles Schwab survey found millionaire boomers will pass on in total $3.1m compared to the average pencilled on by wealthy Americans of $4.1m.
) 3. Goldman Delivers Grim Outlook for Prospective Homebuyers: Goldman Sachs has delivered a grim outlook for prospective homebuyers, predicting that housing prices will continue to rise, making it difficult for first-time buyers to enter the market. (Link:
ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
) 4. UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting: A man named Luigi Mangione has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO David Wichmann. Mangione, who was a former employee of the company, reportedly had a history of mental health issues and was upset about a medical claim denial. (Link:
Fortune
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder wasn’t a client of the insurer, police say | Fortune
Luigi Mangione was not a client of the medical insurer and may have targeted it because of its size and influence, a senior police official said.
) 5. Russian Attack on Ukraine Energy Sector: Russia has launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy systems, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The attack is reportedly causing widespread power outages and damage to infrastructure. (Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-missile-attack-ukraine-energy-1.7409530?cmp=rss)
1. BlackRock Recommends Bitcoin Investment Limit: BlackRock, one of the world's largest asset managers, recommended investors allocate no more than 2% of their portfolio to Bitcoin due to its volatility and lack of regulatory clarity. (
Yahoo Finance
BlackRock recommends investing no more than 2% of your portfolio in Bitcoin
A new report says investing more than 2% sharply increases risk.
) 2. SpaceX Valuation Jumps to About $350 Billion: SpaceX's private share sale valued the company at approximately $350 billion, making Elon Musk's company the world's most valuable privately held company. (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/spacex-share-sale-values-company-233951739.html) 3. Ukrainian Women Travel to the Front Line: Ukrainian women are traveling to the front line of the ongoing conflict with Russia to maintain relationships with their loved ones, defying the dangers and hardships of the warzone. (
Dating on the Front Line: Ukrainian Women Travel to Keep Love Alive (Published 2024)
Many women are making dangerous trips to places where loved ones are fighting Russian forces. “We try to imagine that for these two days, there i...
) 4. Ukraine's Reformed Military Procurement Agency: Ukraine's military procurement agency, which underwent significant reforms, is driving the country's ambitions to join NATO by improving its military capabilities. (https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/ukraines-reformed-military-procurement-agency-drives-countrys-nato-116754245) 5. Fed Targets 2% Inflation: The Federal Reserve aims to achieve an annual inflation rate of 2%, as it believes that this level of price increases is consistent with the long-term growth of the economy. (
Yahoo Finance
Why the Fed targets 2% inflation
Inflation data has long signaled Fed policy changes because of a dual mandate that includes price stability. But now, critics argue the central ban...
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1. Stocks and Economy: Stifel predicts stocks will end 2025 lower due to sticky inflation and economic slowdown (sticky inflation, economic slowdown) - <https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stocks-will-end-2025-lower-due-to-sticky-inflation-economic-slowdown-stifel-predicts-194257972.html> 2. Business: Broadcom Shares Jump After Chipmaker Predicts Surge of AI Sales (AI sales) - <https://finance.yahoo.com/news/broadcom-earnings-top-estimates-ai-213648035.html> 3. Business: Software Firm ServiceTitan Hits $9 Billion Valuation (tech startup valuation) - <https://www.inc.com/reuters/software-firm-servicetitan-hits-9-billion-valuation/91065387> 4. Economy: Evidence Lacking for $815 Million Increase in 2023 Drug Spending (healthcare spending) - <https://www.inc.com/reuters/evidence-lacking-for-815-million-increase-in-2023-drug-spending/91065399> 5. Politics: Trump Says RFK Jr. Will Study Possible Link Between Childhood Vaccines And Autism As HHS Secretary (vaccines and autism) - <https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/trump-says-rfk-jr-will-study-possible-link-between-childhood-vaccines-and-autism-hhs>
1. Epic Games' app store preinstalled on Android phones: Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, will have its app store preinstalled on millions of Android phones as part of a deal with Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi. This move could challenge Google's dominance in the Android app market. (
Engadget
Epic Games' app store will be preinstalled on millions of Android phones
Epic Games has struck a deal with mobile provider Telefónica to have its games storefront pre-installed on millions of Android devices in Europe a...
) 2. Trump's Energy Pick Argues for Fossil Fuels: President-elect Trump's pick for Energy Secretary, Chris Wright, argued that fossil fuels are virtuous and that the world should not move away from them due to climate change concerns. This view is in stark contrast to the scientific consensus that burning fossil fuels is a major contributor to climate change. (
Trump’s Choice to Run Energy Says Fossil Fuels Are Virtuous (Published 2024)
Chris Wright, Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, says oil, gas and coal are key to solving global poverty. Some call that misleading.
) 3. Australia Wants Digital Platforms to Pay for News: Australia has proposed a law that would require digital platforms, such as Google and Facebook, to pay for news content that they display on their sites. This proposal is a response to concerns that these companies are profiting from news content at the expense of traditional media outlets. (https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/australia-social-media-ban-1.7408426?cmp=rss) 4. Ukraine Crisis: There are several headlines related to the crisis in Ukraine, including no plans for Poland to send troops to Ukraine, US threats to Maduro, and Trump's comments on not abandoning Ukraine. These headlines indicate ongoing tension in the region between Russia and Ukraine, as well as international efforts to address the situation. (No plans to send troops to Ukraine – Warsaw: <https://www.rt.com/news/609259-poland-troops-ukraine-tusk/>; Trump’s comments on not abandoning Ukraine: <https://www.rt.com/news/609258-trump-abandon-ukraine-time/>) 5. Bitcoin Price Run: Bitcoin's price has been on a run, reaching over $100,000 despite recent inflation data and concerns about energy consumption. Whales are also reportedly driving the price increase. (Bitcoin bulls ignore PPI shock as whales fuel BTC price run to $102K: <https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-bulls-ignore-ppi-whales-btc-price-run-102k?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound>)
1. Biden's Clemency Actions: President Joe Biden commuted 1,500 sentences and pardoned 39 individuals, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in modern U.S. history. (Biden commutes 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 in biggest single-day act of clemency in modern history - Fortune) 2. Ukraine-NATO Tensions: Germany's stance on Ukraine's NATO membership was criticized by Ukrainian officials, who argued that it was unjustified and undermined European security. (German stance on Ukraine in NATO not justified – Kiev - RT) 3. Economic Impact of Future Pandemic: A report by Lloyd's of London estimated that a future pandemic could cause an economic loss of up to $13.6 trillion. (Future pandemic could cause $13.6 trln economic loss -Lloyd's of London) 4. Bosch Layoffs: German industrial giant Bosch announced plans for up to 10,000 layoffs, sparking concerns over job security and the impact on the European economy. (German giant Bosch’s workers left in ‘absolutely unbearable’ environment amid plans for up to 10,000 layoffs) 5. Tesla Stock Hits Record High: Tesla's stock price reached a new all-time high, reflecting strong investor confidence in the electric vehicle manufacturer's growth prospects. (Tesla Stock Hit a Record. What History Says Comes Next.)
1. Donald Trump named Time's Person of the Year (world events, politics): Time magazine has announced that former U.S. President Donald Trump will be named its Person of the Year for 2024, making him the first individual to receive the title twice. [Link:
The Times of India
Donald Trump named Time's Person of the Year for second time, set to ring opening bell at New York Stock Exchange - Times of India
US News: Donald Trump, the president-elect and a prominent figure in American business and politics, is set to ring the opening bell at the New Yor...
] 2. South Korean President Yoon's martial law decree (world events, politics): South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol defended his short-lived martial law decree, rejecting calls for investigations into his actions, and stating that it was an act of governance rather than rebellion. [Link: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/south-korean-president-defends-marital-law-decree-act-116706061] 3. MARA Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 40,435 BTC as Mining Capacity Hits Record 50 EH/s (business, economy): Cryptocurrency mining company MARA has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 40,435 BTC and reached a record mining capacity of 50 exahash per second (EH/s). [Link:
Yahoo Finance
MARA Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 40,435 BTC as Mining Capacity Hits Record 50 EH/s
Bitcoin mining company MARA has increased its total Bitcoin holdings to 40,435 BTC, valued at approximately $3.9 billion, following strategic acqui...
] 4. Activist investor Anson takes stake in Lionsgate Studios (business, economy): Activist investor Anson is reportedly seeking a sale of Lionsgate Studios, after acquiring a significant stake in the company and pushing for changes in its management and strategy. [Link:
Yahoo Finance
Activist investor Anson takes stake in Lionsgate Studios, may push for sale, Bloomberg News reports
The development comes at a time when Lionsgate — which went public this year via a special purpose acquisition company — is facing corporate go...
] 5. Blackstone sees North America private equity exits doubling next year (business, economy): Investment firm Blackstone predicts that private equity exits in North America will double in 2025, as companies seek to take advantage of favorable market conditions and strong demand for assets. [Link:
Yahoo Finance
Blackstone sees North America private equity exits doubling next year
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Blackstone expects an improved environment for mergers and acquisitions and a pickup in the market for initial public offerings...
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1. FBI Director Chris Wray Resigns (Politics): FBI Director Chris Wray announced his resignation following the nomination of a replacement by former President Trump. The move comes amidst controversy and scrutiny of the FBI's handling of various investigations during the Trump administration. [FBI Director Wray to resign following Trump nomination of replacement](https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/fbi-director-resignation-1.7407761?cmp=rss) 2. Government Spending Shock: US Budget Deficit Soars (Economy): The U.S. budget deficit has soared to its worst start to a year on record, reaching over $1 trillion in just 8 months. This spending shock has raised concerns about the country's long-term fiscal health and ability to pay its debts. [Government Spending Shock: US Budget Deficit Soars In Worst Start To Year On Record](
ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
) 3. Tesla Stock Hits Record High (Business): Tesla's stock price reached an all-time high, driven in part by positive sentiment towards the electric vehicle company and its CEO, Elon Musk. The surge in Tesla's stock value has made it one of the most valuable companies in the world. [Tesla stock hits record high as Trump-fueled rally rolls on](
Fortune
Tesla stock hits record high as Trump-fueled rally roars on | Fortune
Shares in the electric vehicle giant have risen roughly 70% since Trump’s victory on Nov. 5 and nearly tripled since late April.
) 4. UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed (Business): Luigi Mangione, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed outside his home in New Jersey. The shooting has sparked widespread concern and debate about the safety of corporate executives and the potential consequences of high-stakes business deals. [Death threats to CEOs found on posters across NYC in wake of UnitedHealthcare shooting](
Fortune
Death threats to CEOs found on posters across NYC in wake of UnitedHealthcare shooting | Fortune
Authorities warned of "a hitlist" featuring the names and salaries of several health insurance CEOs warning they "should be afraid."
) 5. South Korea's Top Cops Arrested, Ex-Defense Chief Tries Suicide (Politics): In a major scandal, South Korea's top police officers were arrested for their roles in a failed martial law bid. The former defense chief also attempted suicide as a result of the scandal, which has rocked the country's political establishment. [South Korea's Top Cops Arrested, Ex-Defense Chief Tries Suicide As Failed Martial Law Bid Rocks Country](
ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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