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The U.S. Department of Justice has arrested and charged another former Toronto-Dominion Bank employee with conspiracy to launder money, the latest in a string of charges tied to the lender’s massive compliance failures at its American retail business.

aesthetic espionage'. This term has been buzzing ever since US-based influencer Sydney Gifford took fellow social media star Alyssa Sheil to court in Texas, accusing her of mimicking her persona and outright lifting her entire look. Gifford, who copyrighted a chunk of her posts in January after spotting uncanny resemblances in Sheil's content, has presented a stack of photos as evidence in the federal court.

US chocolate maker Hershey has rejected a preliminary takeover offer from Mondelez International, people familiar with the matter said, potentially ending a fresh pursuit that would've created a food giant with combined sales of almost $50 billion. Hershey Trust, which has roughly 80% of the voting power at the company, turned down the bid as too low, said the people, who declined to be identified because discussions are private. Securing the trust's backing is vital for any deal for Hershey as it owns almost all of the company's Class B stock. Bloomberg News reported earlier this week that Mondelez made a preliminary approach for Hershey, citing people familiar with the matter. It's not the first time Mondelez has sought a deal. In 2016, it walked away from discussions about a potential takeover after seeing a $23 billion bid rejected by the chocolate maker.

benchmark indices closed flat on Wednesday, with gains in consumer and IT stocks, as market participants awaited key inflation data from U.S and India for cues into the rate trajectories of the two countries. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex rose 16.09 points or 0.02% to settle at 81,526.14, while the broader Nifty 50 index closed at 24,641.80, higher by 31.75 points or 0.13%.

Donald Trump Jr. was pretty recently spotted holding hands with socialite Bettina Anderson during a birthday celebration for Bettina Anderson in Palm Beach located in Florida, reported US Weekly. According to US Weekly, the couple was eventually seen leaving the restaurant named Buccan while Donald Trump Jr. was dressed in a suit and Bettina Anderson was seen in a stylish outfit featuring a black vest and flowy trousers. This recent public display of affection has fueled several speculations about the status of engagement of Donald Trump Jr. to Kimberly Guilfoyle which has reportedly been rocky during recent times. Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle who eventually got engaged in the month of December in the year 2020 have been facing some serious challenges in their relationship while eminent sources are indicating that they have spent a considerable amount of time being apart, asserted US Weekly. Kimberly Guilfoyle was also recently nominated by US President- elect Donald Trump to serve as the US Ambassador to Greece which was a move that coincided with the rising rumors about Donald Trump Jr.'s new romance.

In an exclusive interview with FOX Business Edward Lawrence, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly talks next rate decisions, keeping the economy in a good place and potential impacts from a second Trump administration.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. President-elect Donald Trump said his administration would speed the approval of big construction projects for companies that invest more than $1 billion, signaling his intention to push the limits of federal law to boost the economy. In a post on his social-media site, Truth Social, Trump said Tuesday that any person or company investing $1 billion or more in the U.S.

SpaceX represents the largest holding of the trust, at 7.6% of the portfolio, an investment that has led to a «strong recent run» for the vehicle in past months, according to Stifel analysts William Crighton, Iain Scouller and Sachin Saggar.  The trust is now trading on a premium of 3.8%, according to data from the Association of Investment Companies, a rarity in the investment trust sector that has been dominated by discounts in recent years.  This premium was driven by a rise in the net asset value of its assets, with SpaceX spearheading the uptick.  Baillie Gifford withdraws fro...

Nvidia and Apple are undoubtedly leaders in this tech-based stock category, but there are three other stocks that have the potential of giving some magnanimous amount of returns to US investors in the coming years, all factors considered, suggests a Motley Fool report. Also Read :Will Beyonce stick around with rape accused husband Jay-Z; this is what a close source has said

inflation data from the world's largest economy and India for further cues on interest rates. The benchmark 10-year yield ended at 6.7171%, compared with its previous close of 6.7073%.

Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said the logistics cost in India will come down to 9 per cent within two years. Speaking during bauma Conexpo India, the Road Transport and Highways Minister said that «presently our logistics cost is 14-16 per cent… I assure you that within two years… our logistics cost will be 9 per cent. So we will be more competitive in the international market.» In China, the logistics cost is 8 per cent and in the US and European countries it is 12 per cent, the minister said. The minister further said the automobile industry is one of the important industries that is giving maximum revenue as part of GST to the state governments and the Centre.

Cipla on Wednesday said it has received the nod from Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for the exclusive distribution and marketing of Afrezza — inhalation human insulin in India. Afrezza is a rapid-acting insulin delivered through an inhaler as compared to current insulins which are given as injections. Taken at the beginning of a meal, Afrezza dissolves rapidly upon oral inhalation into the lungs and delivers insulin quickly to the bloodstream. Cipla said Afrezza starts working in as early as 12 minutes and helps in reducing the rapid increase seen in sugar levels with meals. The effect of Afrezza lasts for about 2-3 hours and it closely resembles the body’s own response to insulin.

The Corcoran Group founder Barbara Corcoran argues that a massive mortgage rate drop would be ‘tremendous’ for the markets during an appearance on ‘Cavuto: Coast to Coast.’

Bitcoin has been on a tear, surging more than 33% since Donald Trump won the US presidential election on 5 November. On Tuesday, the world’s largest digital token briefly topped $90,000 (€85,000), after breaking through the $80,000 mark over the weekend.

monetary policy stance post the appointment of Sanjay Malhotra as the new RBI governor. Forex traders said the Indian rupee touched a fresh all-time low of 86.87 in intraday trade as change of guard at the Reserve Bank of India raised odds of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its February meeting. A bounce back in the US dollar from earlier lows also weighed on the rupee. However, positive domestic markets, FII inflows and reports of RBI intervention supported the rupee earlier in the day.

knowledge workers are racing against the clock to wrap up unfinished projects. A new report from Atlassian, a collaboration and productivity software company, revealed that 76% of Indian professionals face a pileup of incomplete tasks by year-end. The phenomenon, reflective of a global trend, emanates from unexpected hurdles, overcommitment and shifting priorities, it said. “While the end of the year often brings pressure to wrap up projects, it’s also a chance to reassess your priorities,” said Molly Sands, head of teamwork lab at Atlassian.

This programme will support India’s climate and sustainability goals by empowering local communities, restoring ecosystems, and fostering sustainable development practices in collaboration with Safe Water Network, the company said in a statement. Program Vasundhara’s will prioritize water resource management, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and renewable energy across the two cities. In Bengaluru, around the Aivarakhandapura Lake, Program Vasundhara is building an 18-million-liter rainwater harvesting structure to boost local water availability and reduce dependency on external sources. This is a crucial step in addressing local water challenges while fostering resilience in the community.

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee on Wednesday slammed both ruling BJP and main opposition Congress over the repeated adjournments in Parliament, blaming them for the disruptions. Talking to reporters outside Parliament, Banerjee said these parties force adjournments due to which others do not get the opportunity to raise their issues. «The House functions as per the wishes of the Congress and BJP… Congress and BJP should decide if they want to run the House or not,» Banerjee told reporters. «The BJP is the ruling party, the Congress is the main opposition party. They get more opportunities in the House, we don't get anything. They shut the House when they want on any issue,» he said.

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under US-President elect Donald Trump's administration is already making waves. Headed by tech billionaire Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, DOGE aims to cut wasteful government spending and eliminate excessive regulations by the 250th anniversary of the United States. Musk, now Trump's closest ally, has warned Republicans against standing in Donald Trump’s way – or his, reports news agency AP. Musk, who recently visited Capitol Hill with Ramaswamy, the two issued a warning to Republicans who do not go along with their plans to slash spending as part of the president-elect’s proposed DOGE. ALSO READ: What is Willow? Google's quantum computing chip explained in 10 points