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This is the second instalment of a Global News series called ‘On The Brink,’ which profiles people who are struggling with the rising cost of living. In this story, two Halifax women talk about the challenges of finding an accessible place to live amid the worst housing crunch the province has seen in decades.

FRANKFURT (Reuters) — The European Central Bank can take further interest rate hikes off the table given a «remarkable» fall in inflation and policymakers should not guide for rates to remain steady through mid-2024, ECB board member Isabel Schnabel told Reuters.

Byju's is facing significant financial difficulties, prompting consideration of using funds from the potential sale of its unit, Epic, to sustain its operations at Think & Learn, as per an Economic Times report citing multiple sources. Byju’s has received three offers, totalling around $400 million, for Epic. As per the current plan, the company might need to utilise about $80-100 million from this amount while allocating the rest for term loan B (TLB) lenders, it added.

PE ratio multiplied by the company's earnings per share (EPS). Although the formula is quite simple, a big mistake usually creeps in. I've seen even the best analysts fall prey to this error.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has no plans to attend the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled in Delhi on December 6, Samajwadi Party spokesperson Rajendra Chaudhary said on Tuesday. When asked if the decision was taken after the declaration of assembly poll results in four states, the spokesperson said there was no information about the meeting earlier. «The Samajwadi party national president has no plans to attend the meeting of the INDIA bloc tomorrow.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the opposition for their pessimism and ignorance following the BJP's victory in the recent assembly elections in three states. In a tweet on X (formerly known as Twitter), PM Modi warned against their divisive agenda and expressed that the people's wisdom will lead to more surprises in the future. He also warned the Opposition that their divisive agenda won't work and they have to be prepared for many more meltdowns ahead. The BJP's impressive performance in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, caught not only their opponents but also some pollsters off guard.

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SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Oil prices held steady on Tuesday amid uncertainty over voluntary output cuts by OPEC+ and as continued tension in the Middle East spurred supply concern.

The lawyers of disgraced FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, have decided to not file any post-trial motions following his fraud conviction on November 2nd, according to a letter filed by his attorneys on December 1st.

Congress may be relieved with its defeat in the Hindi heartland. Split of anti-BJP votes led to Congress' defeat, said Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav in their first reaction to the poll results. «I think BJP will not return to power if seats sharing is finalised early after a proper consensus,» Banerjee said in Kolkata on Monday. BJP wins in MP, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh were not impressive as margins were slim, she said.

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Instagram Story posts, rapper Blueface aired his grievances against his ex-girlfriend Chrisean Rock, accusing her of leaving their son, Chrisean Jr., in the care of a friend while she allegedly pursued personal activities in the early hours of the morning. Expressing frustration, Blueface made the situation public by posting on social media, emphasizing the absence of proper parental care for their child. Holding his son in his arms, he criticized Rock's decision to leave the child with a friend named Marsh. «It's crazy my son ain't got no parent at four in the morning,» Blueface exclaimed during a ride in an Uber. He further accused Rock of prioritizing other activities over parental responsibilities, using explicit language to convey his displeasure.

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CHENNAI : While the result of the state assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh has surprised many, it will calm the markets. Fears of fiscal profligacy or a rickety coalition government at the Centre in 2024 have eased. Mint explains: Not many expected the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to do well in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and pre-poll surveys showed a close fight in Rajasthan.

TJM Institutional Services director James Iuorio analyzes Q3 earnings and the Fed's ability to control inflation and future rate decisions.

King Kong are teaming up to fight an epic battle in 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire', reveals the first trailer of film that was released on Sunday. New Empire, which is a sequel of 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong «follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs.

NCP asked former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri on Monday to speak on the situation in ethnic strife-torn Manipur, soon after he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the BJP's electoral success in three states. «Mr Ravi Shastri, you always say, 'Like a Tracer Bullet....' Well then, please say something about the bullets that have taken many innocent lives in Manipur,» Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP) national spokesperson Clyde Crasto said on X.

Biden administration on Monday sent Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Ukraine, saying Kyiv's war effort to defend itself from Russia's invasion may grind to a halt without it. In a letter to House and Senate leaders and released publicly, Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young warned the U.S. will run out of funding to send weapons and assistance to Ukraine by the end of the year, saying that would «kneecap» Ukraine on the battlefield.

Byju Raveendran, the eponymous founder of Indian edtech titan Byju’s, has pledged his home as well as those owned by his family members to raise money for paying employees as the company battles a cash crunch, according to people familiar with the matter. Two homes owned by the former billionaire’s family in Bengaluru, in southern India, and his under-construction villa in Epsilon — a plush gated community in the city — were offered as collateral to borrow $12 million, the people said, asking not to be named as the information is not public. The startup used the funds to pay salaries to 15,000 employees in Byju’s parent firm, Think & Learn Pvt., on Monday, they said.

Byju Raveendran, the eponymous founder of Indian edtech titan Byju’s, has pledged his home as well as those owned by his family members to raise money for paying employees as the company battles a cash crunch, according to people familiar with the matter. Two homes owned by the former billionaire’s family in Bengaluru, in southern India, and his under-construction villa in Epsilon — a plush gated community in the city — were offered as collateral to borrow $12 million, the people said, asking not to be named as the information is not public. The startup used the funds to pay salaries to 15,000 employees in Byju’s parent firm, Think & Learn Pvt., on Monday, they said.