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Jimmy Kimmel humorously speculated on the potential fallout between US President- elect Donald Trump and renowned tech billionaire Elon Musk specifically if Elon Musk ends up winning the Time magazine's 2024 ‘Person of the Year’ over Donald Trump, reported Huffpost. According to Huffpost, Jimmy Kimmel actually quipped that such an outcome would lead to their relationship ending dramatically while likening it to a SpaceX rocket explosion. Also Read: Who is Matthieu Blazy? Here’s what you need to know about him

India's growth story may not have been as sparkling as China's but it's more balanced, thanks to its more judicious investment-consumption mix, Boston Consulting Group's global chief economist Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak said. «When you look at it carefully, China's growth has been very unbalanced-very much focused on capital accumulation, neglecting consumption. And that is now catching up with China,» he told ET in an interview. «To me, from afar at least, it looks like India is on a more balanced path. I presume you can do a lot more capital investment-both public and private. But the fact that consumption is already a significant share of output, to me, it looks much more balanced,» he added. However, additional tariffs on Chinese goods, as pledged by US president-elect Donald Trump, may not necessarily divert massive investments by global corporations away from China, he reckoned.

Up to $60,000 in reward money from the FBI and the New York Police Department's Crime Stoppers program was offered for tips leading to a break in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

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You might have thought the Bank of Canada‘s latest interest rate cut — a second consecutive 50-basis-point whopper — would have sent the loonie plunging, but you were wrong if you did.

Taylor Swift wrapped up her 149-show, 20-month Eras Tour with a sold-out concert in front of 60,000 fans in Vancouver on Sunday night. And, while an estimated 10 million lucky fans globally got to attend one of her shows, countless others benefited from reselling their coveted tickets, for profits in the thousands of dollars.

Lok Sabha plunged into protests and adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday after BJP's Nishikant Dubey alleged that the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and Sonia Gandhi had links with George Soros and FDL-AP, which had advocated freedom for Kashmir, and claimed the «Soros-funded» Global Knowledge Initiative run by Sam Pitroda bore the expenses of Rahul Gandhi's trips to the US for meeting with some contentious outfits/persons. Dubey's charges triggered a furore with the Congress benches denouncing the charges, with a couple of them briefly walking up to the podium of the Chair, while BJP MPs rallied around Dubey, prompting the Chair to adjourn the House till afternoon. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the form of more questions to Rahul Gandhi (who was not present), Dubey asked: «What relations do the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and Sonia Gandhi have with FDL-AP (Forum of Democratic Leaders in the Asia-Pacific ), which considers Kashmir as a separate country? The FDL-AP is funded by Soros. What is the relation between Soros and Sonia Gandhi? Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Overseas Friends of Congress, runs the Global Knowledge Initiative which is also funded by Soros, and the Global Knowledge Initiative and Pitroda bore the expenditure of Rahul Gandhi's tours to the US, where he met Khalistanis… What is the relation of Rahul Gandhi, Pitroda, Soros and Global Knowledge Initiative?» The Congress MPs protested against Dubey's allegations, and in the din, the Chair adjourned the House.

Vinod Kambli has been grabbing the headlines for his deteriorating health conditions. Now, he has recently opened up about his health struggles and financial challenges, revealing the vital role played by his childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar provided financial assistance to Kambli during two critical surgeries following a heart attack in 2013. Kambli underwent the procedures at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai and expressed deep gratitude for Tendulkar’s unwavering support during that difficult period. Reflecting on his recent health issues, Kambli opened up about it in an interview with Vickey Lalwani. He shared that he faced a medical emergency about a month ago, requiring hospitalization at three different facilities. He described the incident as a sudden collapse at home, where his son and daughter had to assist him. His wife, Andrea, took him to the hospital multiple times, ensuring he received the necessary care. He credited her for her dedication and encouragement. Kambli emphasized that he is now doing better and continues to focus on his health. Addressing past speculation about health problems linked to alcohol addiction, Kambli clarified that he had quit drinking and smoking months before his collapse. He recounted an incident where he suddenly fainted while driving, leading to an emergency trip to the hospital. He also noted that surviving two heart attacks has reinforced his determination to prioritize his health, with his wife standing by him through these challenges.

The Biden administration has announced it is raising tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The Andhra Pradesh government has decided not to extend road tax waivers and cash incentives for buyers of hybrid vehicles, in its new sustainable electric mobility policy document seen by Mint. The policy, effective 11 December, extends benefits only to electric two-, three-, and four-wheelers, goods carriers, and e-buses, diverging from other states like Uttar Pradesh that have incentivized hybrids to promote cleaner mobility. The policy, valid until 2029, is part of Andhra Pradesh’s goal to achieve carbon-neutrality in the transport sector by 2047.

After ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump stopped short of telling investors to buy more stock as he gets set to take office.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Inflation played a starring role in last month’s election, and part of Donald Trump ’s pitch was that he would cool things off. “I won on groceries," the president-elect said in an interview Sunday on “Meet the Press." In his nomination-acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in July, Trump said he would “end the devastating inflation crisis immediately." Despite his pledge to lower inflation, if Trump follows through on some of his tariff and immigration plans , economists worry he might do just the opposite .

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. SINGAPORE : China’s leaders promised more government support for their struggling economy next year as they brace for the return of President-elect Donald Trump and another big showdown over trade. An annual gathering of top officials on the economy concluded with pledges to cut interest rates and boost government borrowing to pep up economic growth, according to a report by China’s state broadcaster Thursday.

The Fed cut rates by a quarter point at its Nov. 7 meeting, its second rate cut in two meetings. Coupled with September's half-point cut, the federal funds rate has been reduced by a cumulative 0.75 percentage points to a range of 4.50%–4.75%.

Certificates of deposit (CD) with a 1-year term are special types of accounts with interest rates that are usually higher than other savings accounts. In exchange for the high rate, you must keep your funds locked up for about 10 to 14 months. This may be good for your short-term savings since you can access the money by next year.

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits jumped to their highest level in two months last week but remain low relative to historical standards

Civic engagement nonprofits believe democracy is an exercise in need of constant support — not just extra money around major major campaigns

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