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Investing.com-- Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Friday as growing expectations of tighter supplies helped markets look past concerns over rising interest rates, which had battered prices this week. 

TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's factory activity contracted for the fourth straight month and the service sector growth slipped to an eight-month low, a survey showed on Friday, highlighting the challenges facing the economy as it struggles to mount a strong recovery.

By Rae Wee

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Thursday's practice, leaving him sidelined for the remainder of the 2023 NFL season. The devastating blow has sent shockwaves through the Cowboys' defense, and they now face the daunting task of filling the void left by their star cornerback.Trevon Diggs' Sudden Injury Update The unfortunate incident took place during the early stages of Thursday's practice, specifically during one-on-one drills.

ICICI Bank and Canara Bank are likely to raise up to ₹9,000 crore worth of funds through the issuance of 10-year infrastructure bonds in coming days, sources aware of the developments said. Both ICICI Bank and Canara Bank are likely to issue 10-year bonds. Bidding for the latter's bond sale may take place next week, sources said. For Canara Bank, the issuance would mark its first-ever sale of infrastructure debt, which are long-term bonds of at least seven year maturity. ICICI Bank is looking to raise up to ₹4,000 crore, with the issuance likely to have a base size of ₹1,000 crore and a greenshoe option of ₹3,000 crore.

By Yoshifumi Takemoto and Leika Kihara

(Reuters) — U.S. venture capital firm GGV Capital said on Thursday it plans to split its business into two, with one focused on Asia and the other on the U.S., as political pressure mounts on American companies to limit investments in Chinese technology.

Investing.com-- Japanese consumer inflation grew above expectations in August, data showed on Friday, coming just a few hours before a Bank of Japan meeting that is expected to offer more cues on a potential move away from negative interest rates.

NBC is set to introduce a new spinoff of its popular show 'America's Got Talent' called AGT: Fantasy League in 2024. The judging panel will feature Mel B, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel, with Terry Crews taking on the hosting duties. This spinoff follows the network's previous successful launches of 'America's Got Talent: All-Stars,' 'AGT: Extreme,' and 'America's Got Talent: The Champions.' It's being introduced after the premiere of Season 18 of 'America's Got Talent,' which began in May and concludes this month, featuring Cowell, Klum, Mandel, and Sofia Vergara as judges, with Crews as the host. In AGT: Fantasy League, the format mimics fantasy sports drafts. Each judge will create a roster of their preferred acts, selecting from winners, finalists, viral sensations, and fan favorites from both 'America's Got Talent' and the global 'Got Talent' franchises. These acts will be pre-selected by the viewers in an initial vote. This spinoff marks a historic moment in the show's history, as the judges themselves will compete alongside the contestants. They will take on the role of mentors and guides for the acts throughout the competition. Their ultimate goal is to earn bragging rights and witness an act from their team being crowned the champion of AGT: Fantasy League. After the AGT finale on September 27, viewers will have the opportunity to suggest contestants via the AGT app. AGT: Fantasy League is a collaborative effort between Fremantle and Syco Entertainment, with executive producers including Simon Cowell, Sam Donnelly, and Jason Raff. This new spinoff promises to bring a fresh and competitive twist to the beloved 'America's Got Talent' franchise.

supernatural drama series that debuted in 2017, is available for streaming on Peacock.

Many parents encourage their kids to pursue their passion, especially if they show talent at a young age towards a particular endeavour, but other parents may go way beyond mere encouragement and dig deep into their own pockets to financially support a child as they launch their career.

By Mrinalika Roy and Arathy Somasekhar

Investing.com — Oil prices swung Thursday, initially rallying on Russia’s fuel export ban before ending lower as a renewed hawkish stance by the Federal Reserve boosted the dollar, weighing on most commodities. 

Neuralink’s brain-computer interface is based on a tiny chip that will be surgically implanted in the brain. This chip will be implanted in an area of the brain that controls neural impulses for movement. Once inserted, this chip will read and wirelessly transmit the brain’s impulses to an app placed in front of the patient, which will produce outputs based on a user’s thoughts.

US retailer Walmart has joined the ranks of corporates seeking to capitalize on the popularity of metaverse platforms like Roblox, but the strategy is being criticized for being aimed at children.

Kenneth Petty, Nicki Minaj's spouse, is now serving 120 days of house detention for violating his probation terms. This violation stemmed from social media clips where he seemed to threaten rapper Offset. A court order filed recently in California's Central District directed Petty to undergo home monitoring due to recorded threats directed at a specific individual, identified as Offset. These threats were evident in social media posts made on September 16. Petty received a three-year probation sentence in July 2022 after admitting guilt for failing to register as a sex offender in California in 2020. His criminal history includes a 1995 conviction for first-degree attempted rape of a 16-year-old girl, resulting in a four-year prison term in New York. The viral video from September 16 showed Petty and his companions outside a New York City hotel, where Offset was reportedly staying. Amid various menacing remarks, Petty uttered, «Plan that vacation, you gonna be planning your funeral, pussy!» Offset, formerly part of the Migos rap group and Cardi B's husband, responded to the threats in a video on his social media platform. He downplayed the situation, saying, «I'm getting off a jet, he's funny,» and suggested that Petty was financially unstable. It's worth noting that Nicki Minaj and Cardi B have a history of feuding, culminating in a physical altercation at the Harper’s Bazaar Icons party during New York Fashion Week in September 2018. Videos from the event circulated widely on social media, depicting Cardi B lunging at Minaj and initiating an altercation.

ESMA) is said to have proposed to the Reserve Bank of India to continue their existing Memorandum of Understanding on the treatment of clearing houses, a step that could resolve roadblocks to billions of dollars' worth of bond trading. The latest communication by Europe's top financial markets regulator to the RBI, made earlier this month, comes amid a standoff between the Indian central bank and European authorities over the latter's requirement of rights of audit and inspection of domestic clearing houses, including The Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL). «Around two weeks ago, ESMA put forward the idea of continuing with the current MoU that is in place. The existing framework does have certain provisions for oversight but within a clearly defined understanding that nothing would be done bypassing the RBI,» a person aware of the development said. «The root of the disagreement that broke out since last year is the EMIR (European Market Infrastructure Regulation) 2 which has far greater provisions of foreign oversight over domestic clearing houses.

National Investigation Agency on Thursday released pictures of 10 accused and sought information about them from the public. Once the perpetrators are identified, look out notices will be issued against them, said officials. According to the NIA, the case was registered after an attack on the Indian consulate in the US city during the intervening night of March 18-19 when some pro-Khalistan entities allegedly trespassed into the consulate and tried to burn it down. The same day, Khalistani supporters, raising slogans, had broken through the makeshift security barriers raised by the San Francisco Police and put up two so-called Khalistani flags on the consulate premises, damaged the building and assaulted and injured the officials, said an NIA in a statement. On the July 1-2 night, some accused persons trespassed into the consulate and attempted to set it on fire while officials were inside the building, it said. The NIA initiated a probe into the matter after registering a case on June 16 under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.

AustralianSuper might be trying to spoil Brookfield’s $18.7 billion takeover offer for Origin Energy, but it’s business as usual at the Canadian infrastructure giant.

• Training AI-powered models requires high levels of energy and water consumption, but they can also be used to help offset greenhouse-gas emissions and control water consumption by making systems more efficient • Energy management and water-and-wastewater management aren’t considered financially material for the technology and communications sector, although it contains most AI-focused companies • Among the 10 largest companies in the Wisdom Tree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Index, Microsoft and Alphabet lead in energy management, while Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Microsoft are among the leaders for water-and-wastewater management, Dow Jones sustainability data shows The increasing development and implementation of artificial intelligence by businesses has both positive and negative sustainability implications for companies, specifically those in the technology and communications sector. Training AI-powered models, such as the one behind ChatGPT, requires significant levels of energy and water consumption, as data centers use large amounts of water for cooling.

Drivers are starting to feel the pain at the pump again as oil moves closer to $100 a barrel. Supply cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia could push global oil prices higher still. But China, the world’s top crude importer, will have a say too.