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The notes, obtained during a controversial search of Combs’ jail cell, are at the center of a dispute over whether they fall under attorney-client privilege, as mentioned in a report by USA Today. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, presiding over the case, instructed prosecutors on Tuesday to refrain from using the notes while he determines their admissibility.

Americans unhappy with the outcome of the US election are offered $1 homes by an Italian village. A village on the Italian island of Sardinia has spotted a possible opportunity, as many communities around the world have been unsure how to react to Donald Trump's reelection as president, as quoted in a report by CNN. After decades of depopulation, Ollolai, like many other rural Italian communities, has been attempting to attract outsiders to help turn things around. To sweeten the deal, it has been offering to sell run-down homes for as little as one euro, or slightly more than a dollar.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal is looking for a chief of staff for himself. He shared a job posting for the role on his X account and wrote, "“Update: I am looking for a chief of staff for myself."

Tina Knowles, the mother of global music icon Beyoncé, has vehemently denied reports claiming her daughter was paid $10 million to speak at a campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris, as mentioned in a report by The Independent. The rally, held in Houston, Texas, featured Beyoncé and her former Destiny’s Child bandmate Kelly Rowland, who voiced their support for Harris in an emotional address. Rumors about the payment began circulating online and gained traction after conservative commentator Candace Owens discussed the claims on her podcast.

Gold prices eased from a one-week high on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened, though safe-haven demand linked to Russia-Ukraine tensions helped cap further losses, as per a report. Spot gold was down 0.3 per cent at 2,623.48 per ounce, as of 1047 (GMT), after hitting its highest levels since November 11 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures dropped 0.2 per cent to $2,626.80, Reuters reported. The U.S. dollar rebounded after hitting a one-week low. A stronger U.S. currency makes bullion more expensive for overseas buyers.

Lava International managing director Hari Om Rai who was arrested in October last year in a money laundering case involving Vivo Mobile Communication China, and its Indian group entities. Noting that Rai had been in custody since October 10, 2023 and the trial was at the stage of documents and charges were yet to be framed, Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri said: “...the trial is not expected to end anytime in the near future and the delay is not attributable to the accused, keeping the accused in custody by using Section 45 PMLA(Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002,) a tool for incarceration or as a shackle is not permissible,” the HC said, adding liberty of an accused cannot be curtailed by Section 45 of the 2002 Act without taking all other germane considerations into account. The case has 48 accused persons, 527 witnesses and 80,000 pages of documents, and the trial was not expected to end anytime in the near future, the judge said, adding that out of the seven accused persons who were arrested, the arrest of three persons had been declared illegal by the trial court and the other three have already been released on bail, said the court.

According to Musk, OpenAI spends $1.5 billion annually on its workforce of 1,500 employees. This includes a median yearly compensation of $534,197, with software engineers earning a median of $810,000, significantly higher than the $257,500 average in San Francisco’s tech hub. Some high-level positions see pay reaching $1.3 million annually. Also Read: Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship, will his son Barron be a U.S. citizen? Here's all you need to know

A company in the US is providing employees with a safe outlet to anonymously «scold» their bosses, alleviating the fear of repercussions for speaking out. The employees of this company who fear repercussions for voicing their grievances has captivated the online community can avail this service, resonates with netizens in China who perceive an urgent need for such a service.

Donald Trump's plan to terminate birthright citizenship would have major repercussions for his youngest son, Barron, according to a Facebook post from November 16. Part of the post's text says that he's not a citizen and has to go because he was born three months before his mother became a US citizen. The claim was reposted thousands of times on TikTok and X, and it garnered hundreds of likes and shares on Threads. However, for a number of reasons, Barron Trump's citizenship in the United States would not be impacted by his father's proposal to become president. Children born in the nation to at least one parent who is already a citizen or lawful permanent resident would not be covered; it would only cover future births. Both of Barron Trump's parents fulfilled that condition at the time of his birth, as quoted in a report by USA Today.

Australian communications minister says the government won’t force social media users to hand over personal information to tech companies, as children younger than 16 are set to be banned from the platforms

Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter but profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results

Yes Bank has announced a partnership with Vegapay, a technology innovator in the banking software industry, to launch a hyper-configurable platform called ‘Credit Line on UPI’, Vegapay said in a press release. Yes Bank, through the platform can create customised credit programmes that suit customers' needs. The bank can decide whether to offer interest-free or interest-bearing credit, whether or not allow customers to pay in installments (EMIs), and set up rules for different situations through an easy-to-use interface. The platform includes a user-friendly dashboard and a customisable app, making it simple for banks to integrate with their existing systems.

Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday accused the ruling BJP of misusing the administrative machinery to win the Uttar Pradesh Assembly bypolls «through manipulation». He said his party has complained to the Election Commission (EC) about «irregularities» in various constituencies. Voting is underway for bypolls to nine assembly seats in the state. Addressing reporters here, Yadav said, «We have lodged complaints about irregularities in various constituencies, including Karhal, Sisamau, Meerapur, Kundarki, Phulpur and Majhawan. Despite these complaints, it seems that the Election Commission is turning a blind eye to them. It appears that the EC's senses are no longer functioning.»

Public Distribution System (PDS), setting new benchmarks for food security programs globally, the Union Food Ministry said on Wednesday. The overhaul of the system, which serves 80.6 crore beneficiaries, has led to the removal of 5.8 crore fake ration cards through Aadhaar-based authentication and electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) verification, it said in a statement. «These efforts have resulted in substantial reductions in leakages and enhanced targeting,» the ministry added.

Microsoft Ignite 2024, the annual conference hosted by the Redmond-based tech giant for developers and IT professionals, kicked off with a showcase of advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), productivity apps, cloud innovations and other tools. This year’s event emphasises how businesses and individuals can benefit from Microsoft’s AI and cloud technologies to drive efficiency and innovation. Following a strong focus on AI at Ignite 2023, this year’s edition continues in a similar vein. At Ignite 2024, Microsoft unveiled 80 new features and products aimed at improving workplace efficiency. Here are the key highlights: AI-driven application evolution

Skill Development Fund (NSDF) will soon invest its surplus funds in term deposits to get better returns on the corpus used for imparting skills training in the country. The fund has invited expressions of interest from public sector banks to invest around Rs 900 crore in fixed deposits for a period of one year, the ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship said in a notification. The plan is to prepare a panel of banks for investment of surplus funds in fixed deposits.

Before it started, 56-year-old Kim Yun-suk fell asleep to the hum of insects and woke to the chirping of birds. Now, she is kept awake every night by what sounds like the soundtrack of a low-budget horror movie at top volume. «The peaceful sounds of nature… have now been drowned out,» Kim told AFP.

Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he has sought an appointment with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss the «reduction» in loan amount to the state this year, from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The Chief Minister will be travelling to the national capital tonight. «There is a launch of Nandini products in Delhi, so I'm going. I have also sought appointment with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, because NABARD loan to the state this year has been reduced. Last year, Rs 5,600 crore was given, this year it is Rs 2,340 crore. It has been reduced by 58 per cent,» Siddaramaiah said. Speaking to reporters here, he noted that the NABARD comes under the Finance Ministry. «I will make a request to her.»

National Association of Realtors (NAR) India has partnered with Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, to set up a National Multiple Listing Service (MLS). MLS aims to revolutionize Indian real estate by introducing a standardized and centralized property listing system. With India’s real estate market projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, the introduction of MLS could significantly elevate industry standards and boost the economy, NAR said in a press statement adding that MLS will address the information gaps and reduce fraudulent practices to create a trustworthy ecosystem for property transactions.

Ricky Ponting is disappointed over the clash between the IPL 2025 mega auction and the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He labelled the scheduling as «the worst possible case scenario». The clash has forced Ponting, former Australian coach Justin Langer and other key personalities like Australia bowling coach Daniel Vettori to prioritise their IPL commitments over the crucial series-opener. The IPL auction is scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It will have Ponting (head coach of Punjab Kings), Langer (coach of Lucknow Super Giants), and Vettori (coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad) absent from significant portions of the Perth Test. Ponting and Langer will do the commentary for Channel 7 on the first day of the first Test before flying to Jeddah.