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Uncertainty is as thick as ever for diving into what awaits in the year ahead, but there’s still a growing consensus building that the Federal Reserve will soon start cutting interest rates.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently come under scrutiny for its handling of a legal case against Debt Box, a mining software firm. In a rare admission, the SEC has acknowledged significant errors in its approach to the case, sparking discussions in the legal and cryptocurrency communities.

The innovative company OpenAI, which is responsible for the well known ChatGPT, is now in the preliminary phases of a potential game-changing fundraising round. Recent sources indicate that the corporation is now engaged in conversations to seek fresh money with a value of at least $100 billion. This represents a huge increase from the company's previous valuation of $90 billion which was disclosed. This monumental financial move, if successful, could elevate OpenAI to become the second-most valuable startup in the United States, trailing only behind Elon Musk's SpaceX, which is valued at $180 billion. Additionally, it would position OpenAI as the third most valuable privately-held company worldwide, behind ByteDance and SpaceX.

America’s employers posted 8.8 million job openings in November, down slightly from October and the fewest since March 2021

For the first time in the United States, turbines are sending electricity to the grid from the sites of two large offshore wind farms

American consumers bought 15.6 million new vehicles last year

Walgreens is chopping its dividend nearly in half as the drugstore chain looks to strengthen its balance sheet

India-made ammunition reaching Ukraine through Europe in the third quarter of last year. ET has learnt that the matter was raised by Moscow recently.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to show resilience despite elevated interest rates

The Kia EV9 large electric SUV won the 2024 North American Utility of the Year award, while the Toyota Prius hybrid took the top car honors, and Ford’s Super Duty pickup won the truck award

Perry, Iowa, witnessed a shooting that resulted in «multiple gunshot victims,» as confirmed by local authorities. Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante, addressing the media, reported that the situation is now under control, although there is uncertainty about the number of injuries or potential fatalities.

From' received a Season 3 renewal in June 2023 and the latest update came via a casting call for the upcoming season, it is clear that filming started in December and it may get extended through May 2024. The first two seasons are set in a frightening Midwestern US town that traps its visitors and forces residents to seek ways to break free. 'From' star Harold Perrineau recently confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that Season 3 is «filming now.»

genes linked to the immune system, brain function, and potentially COVID-19 risk in a new study. Researchers said that it was the long-term consumption of high-fat diets that were seen to cause the observed changes, and that readers should not panic about a single meal. The researchers at the University of California — Riverside (UCR), US, fed mice three different diets over the course of 24 weeks where at least 40 per cent of the calories came from fat.

Oil steadied on Thursday, largely unwinding an earlier rally, as concerns over Middle Eastern supply and disruptions at an oilfield in Libya were countered by concern about economic growth and demand. Local protests forced a production shutdown on Wednesday at Libya's Sharara oilfield, which can produce up to 300,000 barrels per day (bpd). The field, one of Libya's largest, has been a frequent target for political protests. Brent crude fell 30 cents, or 0.4%, to $77.95 a barrel by 1450 GMT, after earlier rising over $1.

Delta Airlines has become the most on-time carriers among North American airlines, as per the on-time arrival rankings by Cirium Aviation Analytics 2023. Followed by Delta Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines are in the top five. Spirit Airlines, WestJet, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airlines, and Air Canada complete the top 10. The leading 10 airlines achieved a 74.45 percent on-time rate for the year across more than 8 million flights, surpassing the 2022 rate by 0.19 percent.

Black Entertainment Television (BET) after its sixth season on the network came to an end on December 27. Made by renowned TV producer Tyler Perry, Sistas narrates the story of a group of single black women who support each other in navigating the hardships of adult life.

yields continued trudging higher Thursday after economic data that suggested the U.S. labor market remains strong. The number of Americans filing initial claims for unemployment benefits, known as jobless claims, fell more than expected to 202,000 last week, lower than consensus estimates of 216,000, according to the Labor Department.

Lancashire Heeler made its debut in the Herding Group on January 1st, officially recognized by the American Kennel Club as the 201st breed. This little friend is going to have a significant influence in the cutthroat world of dog exhibitions. Features of Lancashire Heeler

It is planned that Gary Gensler, the Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), would meet with Lee Bok-hyun, the Chief of South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS). This meeting is expected to be of critical importance. As reported by Chosunbiz on December 18, this conference, which is scheduled to take place in January, is a proactive approach to examining the dynamics of the cryptocurrency market as well as prospective supervisory measures.

(Reuters) — Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) fell further on Thursday, losing about $176 billion since the start of the year, after Piper Sandler became the second brokerage this week to downgrade the stock on worries of tepid demand for its products, including the iPhone.

Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has voiced his opposition to Senator Elizabeth Warren’s (D-MA) recently proposed anto-crypto bill, according to a letter published by Satoshi Act Fund CEO and co-founder, Dennis Porter.