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Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned his US counterpart Joe Biden that Beijing will reunify Taiwan with mainland China but that the timing has not yet been decided, NBC News reported. NBC News is the news division of the American broadcast television network NBC.

JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19, India is on high alert. This new variant, part of the Omicron family, has spurred a focused response from health authorities as 21 cases have been reported across the country. The World Health Organization has labeled JN.1 as a «variant of interest,» prompting a closer examination of its impact. The JN.1 variant, a descendant of the BA.2.86 lineage of SARS-CoV-2, is distinct from the Omicron XBB lineages.

Voice clones or deepfakes have emerged as the latest tool for cyber scammers, they said, as artificial intelligence (AI)-related scams are being increasingly reported from different parts of the country.

NBFCs), the Reserve Bank of India tightened the rules of institutional investments in Alternative Investment Funds. Shilpy Sinha explains the impact of the central bank curbs. What are AIFs? Who are the investors? Alternative Investment Funds are privately managed funds with just a few investors, usually wealthy family offices, banks, NBFCs and other institutions and even corporate treasuries.

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(Reuters) -Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) CEO David Zaslav met with Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish to discuss a potential deal between the two companies, a source told Reuters on Wednesday.

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Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) stock was up in after-hours Wednesday after the chipmaker reported results for the first quarter that beat the average analyst estimate.

Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) shares fell over 5.7% on Wednesday after Axios reported the company is engaged in early talks with Paramount Global (PARA) on a potential merger.

Investing.com — The Dow closed lower Wednesday, snapping a nine-day winning streak amid a sharp reversal Wednesday as investors appeared to take some profit on the weeks-long rally seen in stocks.

'The Ramsey Show' co-host George Kamel reacts to Guy Fieri's stance on leaving his fortune to his kids and how to avoid overspending and credit card debt.

FOX Business real estate contributor Katrina Campins discusses whether the housing market is on the verge of a boom after the Fed signaled lower interest rates on 'Making Money.'

Heritage Foundation senior fellow Brent Sadler reacts to BP pausing Red Sea oil shipments after Houthi attacks on Varney & Co.

Immutable, a Web3 game publisher, has introduced its “Immutable Passport,” a new wallet infrastructure enabling users to generate and restore their wallets using a Google or Apple account or through an email address.

The head of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service plans to meet with SEC Chair Gary Gensler to discuss crypto regulation.

The Vampire Diaries season 9 has always been a long cherished wish for the fans especially after the eighth season. The prospect of a Season 9 for The Vampire Diaries releasing new episodes appears rather unlikely. The original series concluded on March 10, 2017, on the CW network after an extensive eight-season run, encompassing a total of 171 episodes, according to reports. The chances of a Season 9 for The Vampire Diaries seem dim for several reasons. Firstly, the original series concluded on its own terms with Season 8. Additionally, the franchise spawned two spinoff shows, namely The Originals, which delves into the narrative of the original family of vampires, and Legacies, following characters like Hope Mikaelson, Lizzie Saltzman, and Josie Saltzman.

Markets are becoming increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates in 2024. The first cut is expected at the March 20 monetary policy meeting.

Investing.com — The S&P 500 advanced slightly Wednesday, inching closer toward record highs as signs of an upbeat consumer sentiment pointed to underlying strength in economy ahead of key inflation report due Wednesday. 

(Reuters) — Tingo Group said on Wednesday that Nigerian businessman Dozy Mmobuosi has temporarily stepped down as interim co-CEO of the fintech firm after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges alleging fraud.

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock added 3.4% today following a report from The Information outlining the company’s intentions to revamp a segment of its expansive 30,000-strong ad-sales unit amidst the ongoing GenAI boom.