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Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by half last year, according to figures released Friday, as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government bolstered environmental policing to crack down on surging destruction. However, the news was far less bright from the crucial Cerrado savanna below the rainforest, where clear-cutting hit a new annual record last year, rising by 43 percent from 2022, according to the national space research agency's DETER surveillance program. Satellite monitoring detected 5,152 square kilometers (nearly 2,000 square miles) of forest cover destroyed in the Brazilian Amazon last year, down 50 percent from 2022. That still represented a loss 29 times the size of Washington DC in Brazil's share of the world's biggest rainforest, whose carbon-absorbing trees play a vital role in curbing climate change. Meanwhile, the Cerrado, a biodiversity hotspot whose ecosystems are intricately linked with the Amazon's, lost over 7,800 square kilometers of native vegetation last year, the highest since monitoring began in 2018. «We saw some important victories on the environment in 2023. The significant reduction in deforestation in the Amazon was a highlight,» said Mariana Napolitano of environmental group WWF-Brasil. «But unfortunately we aren't seeing the same trend in the Cerrado… That is harming the biome and the extremely important ecosystem services it provides.

Altcoin Sherpa, an analyst on X, suggests that Arbitrum (ARB) and Optimism (OP) are poised for significant growth. Advising his 202,100 followers, he forecasted that ARB and OP are two crypto projects to watch out for with the recent bullish signals they are showing. Meanwhile, crypto projects like Immutable (IMX) and InQubeta (QUBE) have entered the limelight. They’ve emerged as noteworthy players on the crypto scene.

Solana (SOL/USD) has experienced a challenging start to 2024, with its price dipping below $95 despite a generally optimistic trend in the broader cryptocurrency market. Notably diverging from the upliftment seen in other cryptocurrencies spurred by the anticipation of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Solana’s native coin has faced a downturn. Renowned for its support of smart contracts and facilitating the creation of decentralized applications (dApps), the Solana blockchain’s prowess hasn’t shielded its coin from recent market volatility.

PM Modi visited the group of islands in the first week of January. PM Modi visited the Union Territory on January 2 and 3. He shared a few photos of the picturesque archipelago on January 4.

tourism sector after the Covid-19 pandemic has had a trigger effect on hospitality hiring with entry-level jobs seeing the sharpest surge in the last two years, TOI report said. Apprentice & trainee hires have seen a rise of 54 per cent CAGR in the last two years, as per TeamLease. Hiring in the hospitality sector rose by around 271 per cent in the same period, the report said.

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Buy or sell stocks: Despite cautious sentiments in the global market, the Indian stock market ended higher for the second straight session on Friday. Nifty 50 index added 52 points and closed at the 21,710 level, and BSE Sensex regained the 72,000 mark by adding 178 points in the last session of the week gone by. However, the Bank Nifty index went off 36 points and finished at 48,159 level.

Salaar Box Office Collection Day 15: Prabhas' Salaar: Part One- Ceasefire' had a big start at the Box Office following its release before a long weekend that included Christmas. On Friday, the Salaar collection's downward trend continued, the film minted lowest after picking up during the New Year period. As per reports of industry tracker Sacnilk, Salaar minted ₹381.77 crore net at the Indian Box Office within fifteen days of its release.

debt, gold or real estate which asset classes are likely to outperform in 2024, is a question most investors are looking for an answer. This becomes important for investors to give a final shape to their asset mix decision so that their investment portfolio not only delivers good return but also becomes secure enough to deal with any volatility or adverse market movements.

Mint said, even as they expect the year ahead to be better than the last. Smartphone volumes at 144-145 million units in 2023 remained unchanged from the previous year or were slightly less, four telecom analysts polled by Mint said. However, helped by higher-priced phones, the value of shipments touched $40-41 billion, up 8% from the previous year’s $38 billion, data from market researcher Counterpoint India shows.

MobiKwik IPO: 7 crucial things to know from DRHP Nevertheless, India faces substantial risks in the form of prolonged elevated commodity or oil prices and unfavorable election results. On a global scale, the potential scenarios of either a scenario with no economic downturn (characterized by robust growth, persistent inflation, and higher yields) or a hard landing (marked by sharp declines in growth, inflation, and yields) may lead to increased risk premiums and diminished valuations.

₹1,080 crore, he said. "It is for the first time that a private power plant is being bought by the government," Mann said at a news conference here. "We have purchased it for ₹1,080 crore, which works out to a cost of ₹2 crore per megawatt, making it the cheapest buy in the country.

The absence of the traditional Santa Claus rally, a period typically marked by positive market trends during the last five days of December and the first two days of January, has raised concerns among investors.

Global real estate adviser Jenna Stauffer argues the American dream of home ownership still exists during her appearance on Mornings with Maria.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng «CZ» Zhao has witnessed a significant surge in his wealth over the past year. Since December 2022, his net worth has increased by an estimated $25 billion. This remarkable growth has elevated his total net worth to $37.2 billion. Such a substantial increase is not only a testament to Zhao's financial acumen but also highlights the dynamic nature of wealth in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors​​​​.

Eli Lilly has launched a unique website to connect U.S. patients seeking obesity treatment to doctors, dieticians and its new weight-loss drug, Zepbound

The unemployment rate for Black Americans fell significantly in December, closing out 2023 on a positive note, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor.

Retik Finance ($RETIK): The powerhouse of Q1 2024 Retik Finance takes centre stage as a force to be reckoned with in Q1 2024, presenting itself as the main contender for maximum profits. The platform's motto, «Empowering Finance, Enabling Freedom,» underscores its commitment to revolutionising the financial landscape through decentralised finance (DeFi) solutions. Presale Momentum and Transition Retik Finance is currently in its 4th stage of presale, offering tokens at a highly attractive $0.060 per RETIK token. The presale has witnessed substantial success, with Retik raising over $4.9 million. As Q1 unfolds, Retik Finance is poised to transition from $0.060 to $0.15 upon listing, providing a significant window of opportunity for investors to capitalise on the upward trajectory.

Yellowstone," a Taylor Sheridan Western series starring Kevin Costner, is getting ready for its international Netflix premiere, so fans of the show may celebrate. With a mid-January 2024 release date set, this is a big step forward for the series, as it will join the ranks of other Paramount projects like «Yellowjackets» in broadening its global audience. «Yellowstone» is expected to attract people worldwide, much like its predecessor, in line with the recent trend of Paramount programs being released on Netflix. As seen by the success of «Yellowjackets,» which debuted in at least 15 nations, including Australia, India, South Africa, and Latin American nations including Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, and Mexico, the program has already made an impact.

In a recent twist of events, investors in Polygon (MATIC) find themselves contending with apprehensions amidst the altcoin encountering formidable resistance levels. As experts analyse the unfolding situation, a noticeable trend emerges— a considerable number of these investors are redirecting their attention towards an alternative token, Retik Finance. This shift is attributed to Retik Finance’s perceived potential for robust growth, a factor that is capturing the interest of a substantial portion of the investor community.

PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock experienced a drop in pre-market trading following a second analyst downgrade this week.