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UniCredit lifts Commerzbank exposure to 28%
Italian bank escalates effort to take over German lenderFinancial Times - 53m -
UniCredit raises stake in Commerzbank to 28% as Orcel ups ante on pursuit
Investors are watching whether UniCredit will proceed with a takeover venture of Germany's Commerzbank or Italian peer Banco BPM.CNBC - 8h -
This Brazilian Velvet Ant Is So Dark That It’s Super-Black
Scientists found that the dark markings on a species of fluffy wasp reflected less than 1 percent of light.The New York Times - 20h -
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Ana Orsini, Arizona news anchor, dies at 28
Ana Orsini, an anchor at CBS affiliate KOLD-TV in Tucson, Arizona, died last week of a brain aneurysm, her colleagues announced on air.CBS News - 17h -
DNA evidence leads to suspect 28 years after deadly stabbing
Police in the Canadian capital of Ottawa say they have arrested and charged a suspect in the deadly stabbing of Christopher Smith in 1996.CBS News - 1d -
The Bucks-Thunder NBA Cup final will have a lot of money at stake
When the Milwaukee Bucks clinched their spot in the NBA Cup championship game, plenty of the team’s younger and lesser-paid players were exuberant in the locker roomABC News - 1d -
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 22-28
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Dec. 22-28 include actor Timothée Chalamet, comedian Seth Meyers and guitarist David Knopfler of Dire StraitsABC News - 2d -
With a 37% stake, Afentra plc (LON:AET) insiders have a lot riding on the company
Key Insights Afentra's significant insider ownership suggests inherent interests in company's expansion The top 9...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Orcel vs Caltagirone: a Machiavellian fight for the future of Italian finance
Two of Italy’s most powerful — and most contrasting — business figures clash over Banca Popolare di MilanoFinancial Times - 2d -
Saquon Barkley slowed by 'minor' injury, loses ground in pursuit of Dickerson's record
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley had a setback in his chase of the NFL season rushing record when he appeared slowed by an undisclosed injuryABC News - 2d -
Republicans make inroads in state legislative elections, teeing up high-stakes 2025 races
Republicans are expanding their footprint in statehouses across the country, reversing Democrats' earlier trend of high-profile wins just a year ago. In the Midwest, the GOP successfully flipped ...The Hill - 3d -
Warriors' persistent shooting woes could accelerate trade pursuit
The Warriors' continued shooting slump could force Golden State to aggresively pursue a trade in an effort to upgrade its roster.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Porsche holding company warns of writedown in Volkswagen stake of up to €20bn
Management and unions at carmaker will hold a fifth round of talks on Monday over planned factory closures and job cutsFinancial Times - 4d -
UK government’s NatWest stake falls below 10%
State has been selling shares in bank since 2015Financial Times - 5d -
The 28 Best Tech Gifts of 2024, According to Our Gadget Gurus
The Journal’s Personal Tech team rounds up our favorite stuff to wear, to help us get fit and more.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Flushing Financial seeks to raise $70 million to shore up capital as it unloads underwater bonds
Banks with commercial real estate exposure have struggled after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates through 2023, leaving them with unrealized losses.CNBC - 5d -
'Pop-up' super PAC raises eyebrows
🔔 Plus: Trump at NYSE {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story 'Pop-up' super PAC funding raises 'serious red flags' An opaque nonprofit entirely funded a shadowy super PAC ...The Hill - 5d -
Young Koreans, Seeing Democracy at Stake, Take to the Streets
South Korea’s night of martial law was a jolt for some members of a generation accused of political apathy. They say they aren’t going away.The New York Times - 5d -
NFL approves sale of minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles at $8.3 billion value
The National Football league has approved the sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles to two family investment groups.CNBC - 6d -
NFL approves sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles at $8.3 billion value
The National Football League has approved the sale of a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles to two family investment groups.NBC News - Dec. 11 -
Roki Sasaki's agent sheds light on his client's posting process, pursuit of MLB home
The Dodgers are expected to be a top contender for Roki Sasaki, though Joel Wolfe said he still has to talk more with Sasaki about exactly what he is looking for in an MLB team.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10 -
Biden stakes out economic legacy at Brookings as Trump readies takeover
President Biden on Tuesday made the case for the strength of his economic legacy as he prepared to leave office next month, arguing President-elect Trump would be inheriting a desirable situation ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
What Zolak is hearing about Belichick's pursuit of UNC coaching job
Is Bill Belichick seriously considering a pivot to college? Scott Zolak relays what he's heard about Belichick's interest in the North Carolina head coach job.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Credit Agricole Moves to Raise Banco BPM Stake as UniCredit Circles
Credit Agricole said it bought financial contracts that could raise its stake in Banco BPM to 15.1% at a time when the Italian bank is being targeted by larger rival UniCredit in a $10 billion-plus ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Ant Group gets new CEO as billionaire founder Jack Ma talks up AI in rare appearance
Alibaba and Ant Group co-founder Jack Ma said the AI era over the next 20 years would "exceed everyone's imagination."CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Ruby Slippers From ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Are Auctioned for $28 Million
The ruby slippers’ unknown buyer will ultimately pay $32.5 million for the shoes.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
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Ruby Slippers From ‘Wizard of Oz’ Sell for $28 Million at Auction
The slippers, worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz,” were stolen from the museum that bears her name in 2005 before investigators recovered them in 2018.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Judy Garland's slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" go for $28 million at auction
Heritage Auctions had estimated the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" would fetch $3 million or more.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
How Steph responded to Ant's trash talk after Warriors' loss
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards detailed his trash talk with Warriors guard Steph Curry during Minnesota's 107-90 win over Golden State on Friday night.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Inside a High-Stakes U.S.-China Prisoner Swap
A Stanford student and a Uyghur activist are among those who waged a long battle to get attention from Washington for family members jailed in China.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 7 -
Road accident in Ivory Coast leaves at least 26 dead and 28 injured
Authorities say a fiery crash involving two minibuses in Ivory Coast has killed at least 26 people and injured 28 moreABC News - Dec. 6 -
Crédit Agricole lifts stake in Italy’s Banco BPM in blow to UniCredit bid
French lender’s stake-building comes in wake of €10.1bn takeover offer from Andrea Orcel’s bankFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Damascus and Assad now in Syrian rebels' sights, raising stakes for president
The sudden offensive could become the biggest threat to Syria's president in 13 years of civil war.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
UniCredit's Orcel could still sweeten his bid and take on a double M&A offensive
Divided between two takeover courtships, UniCredit's Andrea Orcel may need to decide between going big abroad or staying home.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
American families will be big losers if the world ditches the dollar. Here’s what’s at stake.
Pay now or pay later: U.S. must defend its allies or the dollar could lose the reserve currency status that American consumers enjoy.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
What’s at stake with a second Trump presidency – in charts and maps
Conflicts around the globe and domestic policies on immigration and vaccinations are likely to face upheaval. The second Donald Trump administration is expected to have a vast impact both ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
G.M. Will Sell Stake in EV Battery Plant to LG
LG Energy Solution will now solely own a factory in Michigan that it had planned to operate through a joint venture with General Motors.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
NBA Cup: Here's what's at stake on the final day of group play
The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup resumes Tuesday, with five of the eight spots in the knockout round — three in the East, two in the West — still up for grabs.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
