Aviva raises offer to buy Direct Line

FTSE 100 insurer makes second bid for its smaller rival at 261p a share

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No charges for Jason Kelce over phone incident after slur directed at brother

Fan directed homophobic slur at Travis Kelce Jason Kelce smashed phone in response Police will not charge Jason Kelce over an altercation with a fan before a game between Penn State and Ohio ...
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Mayor Adams’s Stance on Migrants Has Evolved, in Trump’s Direction

Mayor Eric Adams has become more outspoken about his desire to detain “dangerous” immigrants, a view more closely aligned with President-elect Donald J. Trump.
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Insurance giant Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line for $4.6 billion

Aviva, the U.K.’s largest insurance company, has agreed to fully-acquire Direct Line for 275 pence per share, or £3.6 billion ($4.6 billion)
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Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line in £3.6bn insurance deal

Combined group would control a fifth of UK motor insurance market
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Missing: a clear direction for Starmer

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Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucouré offered to Roma

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Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?

The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.
The Hill - Dec. 3
Sports Direct under fire for misspelt Cymru hat

Sports Direct have been caught selling a bobble hat branded with "Cyrmu" instead of Cymru.
BBC News - Dec. 3
One of the Best N.F.L. Kickers Ever Has Suddenly Lost His Direction

Justin Tucker has now had multiple crucial misses on either field goals or extra point attempts in four of the Ravens’ five losses.
The New York Times - Dec. 2