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It wasn’t so long ago that diversity, equity and inclusion were the hallmarks of the modern workplace, with companies investing in programs to promote the fair and equitable treatment of its employees.

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. walked away from a plan to acquire Grifols SA, ending months of negotiations to take over the Spanish blood-plasma company.

US Vice President Kamala Harris's defeat to US President- elect Donald Trump in the recent US Presidential elections; numerous factors are being analyzed to understand the loss. According to CNN, several supporters are eventually grappling with the implications of Donald Trump's victory, specifically given that he won less than half of the popular vote but secured all swing states. CNN reported that prominent figures like Rev. William J. Barber II placed an argument that both racism and sexism played significant roles in the US Presidential election outcome alongside economic concerns that resonate with the working-class voters. Also Read: Billboard ranks Taylor Swift as the No. 2 greatest pop star of the 21st century, who will be No. 1? This singer's name is doing the rounds

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Moana Live-Action movie featuring Dwayne Johnson will be released at theatres. Johnson acted as Maui. John Tui will play the role of Chief Tui, Frankie Adams will play Sina, and Rena Owen plays the pivotal role of Gramma Tala, as per a report The Direct. While, Moana Live-Action movie's production has been concluded in November, the film's post-production will take around 1.5 years, The Direct reported.

US Constitution, US President- elect Donald Trump will receive an annual salary of $400,000, as determined by Congress. According to GO Banking Rates, in addition to this base salary, the US President is entitled to several allowances that enhance his financial package. These allowances include a $50,000 presidential expense account for personal and professional expenses, a $100,000 travel fund for official travel and an entertainment budget of $19,000 per year for hosting events. Also Read: Do Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton have a tense relationship? Her role in the monarchy may be re-evaluated when William becomes the king

Gina Loudon, who is an eminent MAGA media personality, pretty recently, criticized the film adaptation of ‘Wicked’ while claiming it was ‘offensive’ and ‘racist’ towards white people, reported Daily Beast. According to Daily Beast, during her show on Real America’s Voice, she mistakenly identified pop star Ariana Grande as ‘obviously’ Hispanic in spite of Ariana Grande being Italian-American. Gina Loudon expressed her disappointment with the film's portrayal of characters while particularly criticizing the casting of Ariana Grande as Glinda, whom she described as a ‘ditzy, blonde and white villain’. She also placed an argument that this representation perpetuates negative stereotypes about white people. Daily Beast asserted that in spite of the film's success at the box office which grossed near about $165 million in its opening weekend, Gina Loudon dismissed it as a product of ‘Holly-weird’ and part of a broader ‘woke’ agenda.

The number of deals and their value are both below pre-pandemic levels. In the U.S. deal values fell 23 per cent in 2023 from just before the pandemic, while the number of deals slumped 20 per cent. The current year is on track for and even deeper slump, according to Dealogic, as per a report on AP. That could change thanks to the Federal Reserve loosening its interest rate policy and returning President Donald Trump vowing to slash regulations. Trump's planned cuts to the Federal Trade Commission could also mean less staff scrutinizing antitrust concerns.

Nitin Gadkari stated. The Indian automobile industry's market size is approximately Rs22 lakh crore. China leads with Rs47 lakh crore, followed by the US at Rs78 lakh crore. Speaking at the 'Times Green Drive Conclave and Awards 2024,' the minister highlighted India's potential and growth. India is currently the fastest-growing major economy in the world.

Based on William S. Burroughs’ long-unpublished novel, the movie transports viewers to 1950s Mexico City, where Craig portrays William Lee, an American expat grappling with loneliness in a small community. As his life slowly unravels, the arrival of a young man, Eugene Allerton, played by Drew Starkey, sparks a complicated and intense romance, one that becomes dangerously consuming.

Vittoria Ceretti, 26, and 50-year-old Leonardo DiCaprio are engaged and ready to settle down. According to rumours, Leonardo DiCaprio, star of Titanic, is engaged to his younger girlfriend. The 50-year-old celebrity, who has a preference for younger women, is getting married soon. Leo, a Hollywood bachelor, is reportedly engaged to his girlfriend, Vitoria Ceretti, who is 24 years his junior. The two may be getting married soon, as quoted in a report by The US Sun. Vittoria, 26, was first linked to Leo in July 2023, which made headlines. Then, earlier this year, she was spotted wearing a ring, sparking serious engagement rumours.

tariffs once Donald Trump takes office, the question remains on if the federal government would issue retaliatory tariffs like they did during the previous trade spat between the two countries.In 2018, Trump imposed a 25-per cent tariff on steel and 10-per cent tariff on aluminum products amid ongoing negotiations of a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).In response, Canada released a list of retaliatory tariffs on items imported from the U.S.

Virtuoso Vice President of Global Public Relations Misty Belles breaks down the holiday travel season, the trends and destinations as well as her outlook for 2025.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to sharply raise tariffs on all Chinese imports and close some loopholes Chinese exporters currently use to sell their products more cheaply in the U.S. If enacted, his plans would likely raise prices in...

US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), describes a sophisticated security camera that could recognise people even without a clear view of their face, using images of their torso or the clothes they wear instead, spotted Gadgets 360.This innovation builds upon Apple's existing facial recognition technology, already seen in devices like iPhones, and extends its capabilities to include a "bodyprint" feature. According to the patent, the security camera would capture images of a person’s body and analyse these physical attributes to create a profile that is linked with their face.

National Tree Company CEO Chris Butler joins 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast' to discuss holiday sales forecasts and artificial Christmas trees.

Despite the cumulative 75-basis-point cut by the United States Federal Reserve since September and the 125-basis-point cut by the Bank of Canada since June, the most recent loan officer surveys for both countries showed lending standards actually tightening.

unemployment benefits fell again last week, but many laid-off workers are experiencing long bouts of joblessness, keeping the door open to another interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve in December. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 213,000 for the week ended Nov. 23, the Labor Department said on Wednesday. The report was published a day early because of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 216,000 claims for the latest week. Claims have retreated from the near 1-1/2-year high seen in early October, which was the result of hurricanes and strikes at Boeing and another aerospace company.

Gaza, triggered by a Hamas attack on Israel in October last year, and later pulled in Hezbollah too. The ceasefire does not extend to Gaza, where Israel’s military continues to fight Hamas as there is no progress on the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Yet, the ceasefire is a definite turning point in the conflict and raises hope for final resolution. The ceasefire comes as a good news for India not just because India has trade and business interests in the Middle East which will be harmed if a wider war breaks out, but also because a highly ambitious project, which was deferred due to the conflict, can be back on track. The most consequential announcement at last year's G20 Summit in Delhi was the commitment to build a rail-and-port network that will connect India to the Middle-East and the Middle-East to Europe and the US. It has been named the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC). Though no leader from the participating countries mentioned China, it is an obvious alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that aims to connect the whole world to China through shipping, rail and road networks.

Fundstrat Global Advisors managing director Mark Newton shares his market outlook on Mornings with Maria.

While sales of electric vehicles surge in China, the spread of more environmentally friendly vehicles is stumbling in the United States and Europe as carmakers and governments struggle to meet years-old promises about affordability and charging stations