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An explosion aboard the Trinity Spirit off the coast of Nigeria last year that killed five workers and left two others unaccounted for stands among the deadliest tragedies on an oil ship or platform in recent years

Halloween Cookie Challenge season 2 finale is set to air tonight, October 30, 2023, at 10 p.m. ET on the Food Network. The viewers in the Midwest can catch it at 9 p.m. CT, while those on the west coast, can tune in a bit earlier at 7 p.m. PT. If you miss it, the final episode will also be available for streaming on both Max and discovery+. The reason behind this dual availability lies in the 2022 merger between Max's parent company, Warner Bros., and Discovery, which owns the Food Network. As a result, many, if not all, Discovery and discovery+ content can now be streamed on Max with a valid account. The Halloween Cookie Challenge season 2 finale promises a unique challenge for the four bakers – the slice & bake cookie. These cookies may appear ordinary on the outside but hold a surprise within when sliced. They must incorporate three different colored doughs into their creations. Tonight, each competitor's task is to craft a slice & bake cookie featuring a Halloween image baked into it, with judges evaluating the overall quality and design. With a mere 90 minutes to complete the task, the pressure is on to deliver. The verdict on the best creations will be determined by judges Duff Goldman and Rosanna Pansino, both well-known figures in the culinary world. Duff Goldman, a pastry chef and cookbook author, boasts a rich history in the world of cooking and baking shows, including «Ace of Cakes,» «Holiday Baking Championship,» and «Duff Takes the Cake.» His co-host, Rosanna Pansino, is a YouTuber who gained popularity by sharing her baking skills online. The ultimate prize for the winner of this challenge is $10,000.

Elon Musk is expected to attend a global summit on artificial intelligence in Britain this week, according to a government official. Britain is bringing together representatives of AI companies, political leaders and experts on Nov. 1-2 to discuss what some see as the risks posed by AI, with an aim of building an international consensus on its safe development.

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) continued his testimony while fielding grilling questions from the prosecution in Manhattan federal court on Monday morning.

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Thailand’s second-largest bank, signaling bullish fervor for blockchain after buying out one of the region’s local crypto exchanges through one of its subsidiaries.

(Reuters) — Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) fell about 5% on Monday after key supplier Panasonic (OTC:PCRFY) Holdings said it cut automotive battery production in the September quarter, cementing concerns of a global slowdown in electric-vehicle (EV) sales.

Facebook and Instagram, has unveiled its ad-free subscription service, offering European users the option to enjoy their favorite social platforms without advertisements. This development comes in response to a recent ruling by the EU's Court of Justice, mandating that Meta obtain user consent before delivering personalized ads. The move signals Meta's compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks in Europe.

₹2 crore from high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) by being the first NGO to list on India’s Social Stock Exchange (SSE). The NGO will look at zero coupon bonds to attract investment from foundations and HNIs tilting towards social impact causes. “The HNI community have said that this listing should happen in India.

Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank helped the indices rebound from early lows amid a mixed trend in global markets. Besides, weakening Brent crude oil prices overseas also boosted investor confidence amid simmering tensions in the Middle East, traders said. Recovering after a sharp sell-off in morning trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 329.85 points or 0.52 per cent to settle at 64,112.65.

The Web3 Foundation has recently concluded its 19th wave of grants, dedicating over $1.1 million towards 33 different projects under the Web3 Foundation Grants Program. This wave witnessed a submission of 100 applications, marking the highest in over two years. The foundation highlighted its 600th grant and the processing of the 1000th milestone within this period. The burgeoning Polkadot developer community, now ranked second globally after Ethereum, accentuates the innovation and zeal of teams within this ecosystem. The Grants Program remains a pivotal part in fostering these teams and enticing new developers, enhancing Polkadot's reputation as one of the most vibrant communities in the Web 3.0 domain. This initiative is aimed at facilitating the upcoming array of innovations through an accessible, transparent, and open grants program.

Recent market activities indicate a significant movement of LOOM tokens associated with Upbit, a well-known digital asset exchange. Over the past 48 hours, Upbit has escalated the frequency of depositing LOOM to other exchanges, Binance and Bithumb, summing up to over 120 transactions. This movement, involving approximately 19 million LOOM tokens (valued around $6.76 million), coincides with a 35% dip in LOOM's price within the same timeframe, according to Scopescan​.

The tech giants are shaking off the postpandemic blues. Microsoft, Amazon.com, Meta Platforms and Google parent Alphabet last week delivered quarterly reports showing strong growth and improving margins in areas from digital advertising to e-commerce to cloud computing. They are also starting to see some initial payoff from big investments in artificial intelligence, while trying to assure Wall Street that more wins are ahead.

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₹809.43 crore from ₹375.43 crore in the year-ago period, according to the company’s financial data accessed by business intelligence platform, Tofler. Revenue from operations surged 40% in FY23 to touch ₹12,840.2 crore, up from ₹9,147.74 crore reported in the year ago period as the company witnessed greater demand for its beverages post-covid. "Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited, which manufactures, packages, sells, and distributes beverages in India, reported its revenues for the financial year 2022-23 as Rs12,840 crore, a 40 % jump since the last financial year.

Nestaway Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is proud to announce its strategic acquisition by Aurum PropTech Ltd., a leading player in the residential rental space.

Castrol India on Monday posted profit for the quarter ended September 2023 at Rs 194.42 crore, up 3.9 per cent in comparison to Rs 187.17 crore during the same period last year. It posted revenue from operations at Rs 1182.92 crore, up 5.5 per cent as against Rs 1121.07 crore during the third quarter of FY23. The company EBITDA stood at Rs 268.6 crore, up 4.4 per cent on-year. EBITDA margin, meanwhile, was at 22.7 per cent versus 22.9 per cent last year. The company follows the calendar year (January to December) for its financial reporting.

Fractional ownership of real estate is fast emerging as a promising investment instrument in India for investors, particularly HNIs, and even end-users, which may help them earn steady returns of 8-10 per cent from the booming real estate market, opine industry experts.

The cryptocurrency market has found new momentum by a recent rally that propelled Bitcoin’s value towards the $35,000 mark.

Advisor Credit Exchange have added two former UBS senior leaders as its new CEO and COO.

The fast growth and future potential of private markets has prompted specialist private assets firm Schroders Capital to launch a new unit.