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(Reuters) -Online gaming company Kindred Group confirmed on Sunday it has received a cash takeover bid from French group La Francaise des Jeux.

Taylor Swift's residence in Tribeca, New York City. According to a representative from the New York Police Department, authorities responded to a report concerning a «disorderly person» on Franklin Street, according to reports. The incident unfolded, leading to the arrest, emphasizing the ongoing challenges faced by celebrities like Taylor Swift in maintaining their privacy and security. Law enforcement responded promptly to the situation, highlighting the significance of addressing such concerns to ensure the safety of public figures, as per reports.

Madonna is entangled in a legal battle as two dissatisfied fans, Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden, take legal action over the considerable delays in her recent New York concerts. The plaintiffs allege false advertising, negligent misrepresentation, and deceptive trade practices, shedding light on Madonna's historical pattern of tardiness, and questioning whether her legendary status should excuse repeated schedule breaches.

Ava DuVernay, offers a profound journey into the exploration and revelation behind Isabel Wilkerson's influential book, «Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.» Unraveling the streaming details, let's delve into where and when you can catch «Origin.»

The South African government says it will challenge an auction of artifacts belonging to the country’s anti-apartheid stalwart Nelson Mandela

Wall Street returned to record heights and capped a punishing, two-year round trip dogged by high inflation and worries about a possible recession

Layoffs are hitting the world of retail especially hard this week

JetBlue and Spirit Airlines are appealing a judge's ruling that is blocking their planned merger

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said on Saturday that it has successfully re-established communication with its small helicopter on Mars. The US space agency's statement comes after an unexpected interruption raised concerns that the diligent craft might have met its end.

President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis is undertaking an official visit to India from January 22 to 26 during which he will visit New Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai and also meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, according to an official statement issued by his office. During his five-day trip, Francis will hold bilateral discussions with the India leadership and engage with civil society, leading think tanks, embark on field visits and participate in events related to sustainability, multilateralism, accessibility, and digital public infrastructure, among other engagements.

As the weekend unfolds, Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a notable uptick, trading at $41,700 with nearly 1.40% increase on Saturday. Despite this positive momentum, skepticism remains as The New York Times maintains a cautious stance on Bitcoin’s prospects. Adding to the wary outlook, the RBI Governor has flagged cryptocurrencies as a risk to the stability of the Indian Rupee, urging investors to proceed with caution.

X-59 supersonic aircraft which is capable of flying faster than the speed of sound. The 100-foot-long and 30-foot-wide plane was rolled out by NASA and Lockheed Martin on Friday in Palmdale, California. After launching in 1976 and experiencing expensive maintenance as well as a deadly crash in 2000, the Concorde, which had a top speed of 1,350 miles per hour, was retired almost twenty years ago.

A team of five advisors who managed almost $2 billion in client assets at Merrill Lynch has joined UBS Wealth Management USA, the firm announced last Friday.

 The San Francisco Beat host Erica Sandberg breaks down gutted Main Street stores on Varney & Co.

An estimated 320 journalists around the world were imprisoned because of their work toward the end of 2023

U.S. power companies raced to get in on the offshore wind boom a few years ago. Now some are rushing to get out.

Zeddy Will, made his five partners pregnant at almost the same time and hosted a joint baby shower for his five pregnant baby mommas. Taking to TikTok, one of his partners Lizzy Ashliegh revealed this information and presented the party invitations, which showed the shower being hosted in Queens on January 14. On the invitation, Will and the moms-to-be posed for a joint photo on the invitation, which said, «Welcome little Zeddy Wills 1-5.»

JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised Chief Executive Jamie Dimon’s pay to $36 million for 2023, a year in which the bank notched the highest profit in the history of American banking.

Metro Brands fell 5% to Rs 1,140 in Friday's trade on BSE after the footwear retail chain reported a 12.6% decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 98.8 crore for the third quarter ended December 2023. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 113 crore during the October-December period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Metro Brands. However, its revenue from operations increased 6.14% to Rs 635.5 crore during the quarter under review against Rs 598.7 crore in the year-ago period. In a separate filing, MBL said its board in a meeting held on Thursday declared an interim dividend at Rs 2.75 per equity share on the face value of the paid-up equity shares of Rs 5 each for the FY 2023-24. Also read: Epack Durables IPO opens. Should you subscribe to this issue? At 10.45 am, the scrip was trading 3.3% lower at Rs 1,162.4 on BSE.

Metro Brands, one of the largest Indian footwear specialty retailers, slumped by 6% in today's early trade, reaching ₹1,140 apiece after the company's earnings missed the street estimates. Also Read: Medi Assist IPO allotment finalised; here's how to check allotment status In Q3 FY24, the company posted a consolidated net profit of ₹99 crore, reflecting a 12.4% decline from the ₹113 crore net profit reported in Q3 FY23, driven by a sharp rise in expenses and a slowdown in sales. On a sequential basis, however, the net profit exhibited a 45% improvement compared to the preceding quarter's ₹68 crore.

Walmart is raising the starting base pay for store managers, while redesigning its bonus plan that will put more of an emphasis on profits for these leaders