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Investing.com — BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has agreed to purchase Global Infrastructure Partners in a $12.5 billion cash-and-stock deal that will create a multi-asset class investing giant.

Michael Cohen, former attorney and fixer for Donald Trump, admitted to unwittingly using artificial intelligence to fabricate legal citations in a court filing. This revelation surfaces amidst Cohen's ongoing legal entanglements and his role as a potential witness against Trump in various legal proceedings.

local media reports, and has caused a schism in the community between those who support the tunnel and those who do not.The tunnel is believed to have been dug by students and young men in the community in a bid to expand the synagogue and annex additional space in the basement of an empty apartment building behind the headquarters, according to reporting by the New York Times and The Associated Press.When Chabad leaders called in a cement truck on Monday afternoon to seal up the passageway’s opening, supporters of the tunnel staged an impromptu protest to block the effort. The ensuing conflict turned violent as police moved in.Nine people between the ages of 19 and 22 were ultimately arrested on charges that included criminal mischief, reckless endangerment and obstructing governmental administration, according to police.

Bitcoin's current dominance is 51.14 percent, reflecting a decrease of 0.15 percent within the day. The decline comes despite the coin touching $49,012 (up 5 percent) on January 11 after Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were approved by the US SEC and began trading.

OpenAI unveils GPT Store for custom AI-powered chatbots Pictures of Altman's wedding began circulating on social media on Thursday, showing the couple surrounded by palm trees in a ceremony apparently attended by only a dozen or so people. According to a report by The Free Press Journal, Altman and Mulherin shared the news of their union via a post on Instagram.

Discord, the social chat and messaging startup beloved by gamers, told employees Thursday that it would cut 17% of its staff, adding to the string of recent jobs reductions by tech firms. Roughly 170 jobs will be affected by the layoffs, according to an internal memo sent by Jason Citron, Discord's founder and CEO, which was seen by The New York Times.

Hightower has announced the completion of a strategic investment in a New York wealth management and financial planning firm managing $3.3 billion in assets.

The Biden administration is awarding $623 million in grants to help build an electric vehicle charging network across the nation

American TV personality Michael Strahan is diagnosed with a brain tumor. On Thursday on the Good Morning America show with host Robin Roberts., the father-daughter duo made the revelation about Isabella suffering from medulloblastoma. The 19-year-old has said that she did not notice anything strange till possibly October 1, when she started falling sick due to nausea, headaches, and could not even walk straight. Gradually she feared waking up as she used to vomit.

Barred from giving a formal closing argument, Donald Trump still seized an opportunity to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil trial, calling the proceedings “a fraud on me” before the judge cut him off

Nearly a dozen new bitcoin funds began trading in U.S. markets for the first time Thursday, providing increased access to the cryptocurrency for everyday investors

Wall Street is drifting in mixed trading after an inflation report forced some investors to push back forecasts for when the Federal Reserve will deliver long-sought cuts to interest rates, but not to abandon them

The first US ETFs that directly hold bitcoin are off to a strong start, with billions of dollars changing hands in a historic first day of trading for the long-sought investment vehicles. 

PepsiCo's senior vice president and chief commercial officer at its AMESA (Asia, Middle East and Africa) region, Jagrut Kotecha, is now the frontrunner to head India operations, multiple executives aware of the developments said. «Kotecha is a top contender for the role of president and chief executive officer for its India business now, as his decades-plus experience in PepsiCo's snacks business is being preferred by the global leadership,» one of the executives said.

(Reuters) — Morgan Stanley is close to an agreement to pay $200 million to $300 million to settle a U.S. investigation into its employees' handling of big stock sales, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

Investing.com -- Headline U.S. inflation accelerated in December, while an annual underlying reading slowed marginally, as Federal Reserve officials search for signs of easing price gains before rolling out possible interest rate cuts this year.

With a significant presence already established in key locations such as New York, London, Sydney, Singapore, Dubai, San Francisco, Detroit, Washington D.C, and Stockholm, the addition of Mumbai to [INVNT GROUP]'s global footprint marks another step in bolstering its services to both local and multinational clients. "We are excited to extend our reach and expertise to South Asia, a region that is rapidly emerging as a hub for technological and marketing communications innovation. Establishing a base in Mumbai is not solely a strategic decision but also a response to our client's growing needs to engage and build wider and deeper communities. It reinforces our commitment to delivering impactful brand stories globally and locally, catering to the unique challenges and opportunities in the region. Our goal is to create unparalleled brand experiences that resonate deeply with local audiences and set new standards in creativity and strategic execution on the global stage.

Investing.com -- Headline U.S. inflation is expected to have accelerated slightly in December, while an annual underlying reading is seen slowing, as Federal Reserve officials search for signs of easing price gains before rolling out possible interest rate cuts this year.

The Ramsey Show co-host George Kamel reacts to Guy Fieris stance on leaving his fortune to his kids and how to avoid overspending and credit card debt.

Hightower has announced the completion of a strategic investment in a New York wealth management and financial planning firm managing $3.3 billion in assets.

Investing.com -- Traders are awaiting key U.S. inflation numbers for December, which could play into how the Federal Reserve approaches potential interest rate reductions this year. Elsewhere, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approves several applications to create spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, in a landmark decision for the cryptocurrency industry.