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murder-for-hire charges for an attempt to kill Khalistani separatist and leader of banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) outfit Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil. The development comes just hours after India announced they have formed a high-level probe committee into security concerns shared by the US during the recently concluded bilateral meet. -- The US Justice Department has filed charges against an Indian national for an alleged plot to assassinate a US-based leader of the Sikh Separatist Movement and a citizen in New York.

Dunamu, the South Korean operator of the Upbit crypto exchange, has seen year-on-year profits fall by a staggering 82% in the third quarter of FY2023.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is making the headlines again, this time for an expletive-laden outburst on live TV at an annual conference hosted by The New York Times.

Bob Iger has explained why his company has stopped advertising on Elon Musk's social media giant X (formerly Twitter). Iger said that Musk's stance in agreeing with an anti-Semitic post meant that Disney's association with X wasn't a positive one for the company.

Bob Iger said on Wednesday he would «definitely» step down when his current contract ends in 2026 and that the ABC broadcast network was not for sale. In a wide-ranging interview at the New York Times Dealbook Conference, Iger also said he was «bullish» on the prospects for Shanghai Disneyland and he expected the company would expand the theme park «relatively soon.» Iger, 72, returned to Disney as CEO in November 2022, less than a year after he retired, to revamp the media company after the board ousted his hand-picked successor, Bob Chapek. Iger had planned to stay for two years but agreed to extend his stay through 2026. Disney's board is undertaking a «robust» search for a successor, Iger said, adding that he was «definitely going to step down» at the end of his current contract. After Iger spoke, Disney's board announced it had appointed Morgan Stanley CEO James P.

Jonathan Majors appeared in court in New York on Wednesday for the start of jury selection in a trial in which he is accused of injuring his then-girlfriend during an argument last spring. The trial could wind up playing a big role in what happens next with Majors, who had emerged as a breakout star with major roles in films including 'Creed III' and who was being set up as the next great supervillain in the Marvel multiverse. The 34-year-old actor entered a Manhattan courtroom alongside his current girlfriend, the actress Meagan Good, carrying a Bible and one of his signature coffee cups. He did not speak during the start of the proceeding. Majors was arrested in March over a confrontation between the actor and Grace Jabbari, his girlfriend at the time, during a car ride in Manhattan. Prosecutors said Jabbari had grabbed a phone out of the actor's hand after seeing a text, presumably from another woman, saying «Wish I was kissing you right now.» Majors tried to snatch the phone back. Jabbari said the actor pulled her finger, twisted her arm behind her back and hit her face.

(This story originally appeared in on Nov 29, 2023)

SoFi Technologies Inc., a financial services company, has decided to exit the cryptocurrency sector due to increased scrutiny by banking regulators.

Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street as drops in several Big Tech companies offset gains in other parts of the market

The irreverent feminist website Jezebel is making a comeback less than a month after it was shut down

Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced today in a blog post that it will end support for its Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin on December 15. The move comes after regulators ordered BUSD issuer Paxos to halt minting of the stablecoin earlier this year.

Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced it will cease support for all Binance USD (BUSD) products starting on Dec. 15 following Paxos halting the minting of new coins.

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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) will shut down its crypto services by Dec. 19. Existing accounts will have the choice to migrate to Blockchain.com platform or be closed and liquidated at that time, with a few caveats.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York recently. The indictment also linked the Pannun plot to the murder of Hardeep Nijjar in Vancouver.

Crypto firm Paxos has secured two in-principle approvals from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority in the Abu Dhabi Global Market.

United States personal finance company SoFi Technologies will end crypto trading services for its users by Dec. 19.

Kansas City Chiefs' star Travis Kelce and renowned singer Taylor Swift have hit the top of Billboard charts with their recent collaboration, "Fairytale Of Philadelphia." The track, a joint effort with Travis' brother Jason Kelce, climbed to #1 on the Rock Digital Song Sales and Holiday Digital Song Sales charts just two weeks after its release, as confirmed by Billboard. This rendition, featured on an upcoming charity Christmas album by Eagles offensive linemen Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata, reworks the lyrics of The Pogues' '80s classic, "Fairytale of New York." Described as «a tale of two brothers whose love withstands the test of time» by the album's Instagram account, the song has resonated strongly with audiences. Travis Kelce expressed his delight about the collaboration on the brothers' «New Heights» podcast, stating, «That song was fun. That song was actually pretty sweet, man.» He humbly added that he felt uncertain about its quality after leaving the studio, crediting the team for enhancing it beyond his expectations. The success was swift, as the song soared to the top of the iTunes charts within a day of its debut.

Sam Bankman-Fried got a test run taking the stand at his New York criminal trial on Thursday, after a judge sent jurors home but let him demonstrate portions of his testimony before deciding what parts of it he'll allow.

social media into a frenzy as a video posted by her on TikTok went viral and was watched by about 7 million people. The owner recorded her Siberian Husky literally barking in what appears to be an Italian accent. According to the 'New York Post', Antonia's post has been viewed by more than 6.8 million times. One user asked, «WHY DOES THE HUSKY SOUND ITALIAN[?]…»

New York in 2022. A total of 545,500 residents made the decision to leave the Empire State, seeking new homes in states such as Florida, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Interestingly, fewer individuals opted for states like Wyoming, Montana, Iowa, and Mississippi, as per a report. The nationwide trend showed that 8.2 million people relocated from their current state to another, marking a 3.8 per cent increase compared to the numbers in 2021, USA Today reported data published by US Census Bureau. Florida emerged as the most popular destination for New York emigrants, attracting 91,201 individuals. Following closely were neighboring states, with New Jersey witnessing the second-largest influx (75,103), trailed by Connecticut (50,670) and Pennsylvania (44,807). In contrast, states like Wyoming, Montana, Iowa, Mississippi, and South Dakota experienced fewer than 500 people moving from New York during 2022. The primary motivations behind Americans' decisions to relocate in 2022 were centered on enhancing their overall quality of life, seeking more affordable living areas, and securing larger homes. A significant portion, nearly a quarter, identified quality of life as the foremost factor influencing their choice to relocate to a different state.