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Here’s a timeline of some of the most important news stories. From staff cuts at X to a new AI company, this was another zany year for the billionaire. It has been decades since the very survival of the country has been front and center for Israelis.

Skydance investors, led by CEO David Ellison and supported by billionaire Larry Ellison, are reportedly in early-stage talks to acquire a majority stake in National Amusements, the parent company of Paramount (PARA).

(Reuters) — Skydance Media CEO David Ellison is exploring an all-cash bid to acquire entertainment giant Paramount Global's parent National Amusements, the Wall Street Journal said in a report on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Match Group's (NASDAQ:MTCH) shares experienced an 8.3% surge in premarket trading Tuesday.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR) for approximately $13 billion, according to the WSJ.

(Reuters) -Hewlett Packard Enterprise is in talks to buy Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR) in a deal valuing the network gear maker at about $13 billion, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.

In December, more than 190 governments at the United Nations climate conference approved an agreement calling for a transition away from fossil fuels to combat global warming. The COP28 conference was widely viewed as a turning point in the fight against global warming. The effort will require a massive amount of technology, but much of it is too expensive and won’t come down in price without public subsidies and investment, said Boston Consulting Group Global Chair Rich Lesser.

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By Abigail Summerville

WASHINGTON—U.S. public opinion remains favorable toward Israel in its war with Hamas, but just over a third of Americans say they are equally sympathetic to both the Israeli and Palestinian people, a new Wall Street Journal poll finds. Fifty-five percent of those polled said they believe Israel is taking the military action needed to defend itself and prevent another attack by Hamas, compared with 25% of respondents who said Israel’s military action is disproportionate and going too far.

(Reuters) -Boeing named 30-year company veteran Stephanie Pope as chief operating officer on Monday, likely making her one of the top contenders to take over from CEO David Calhoun when he decides to step down from the top job.

Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) has reportedly abandoned its pursuit of a merger with Humana (NYSE:HUM) after facing shareholder resistance to the proposed deal, which aimed to create a health-insurance giant worth around $140 billion.

Investing.com — Markets are focusing in on the impending publication of the November U.S. nonfarm payroll report, a highly-anticipated data point that may shed more light on the state of the American labor market and serve as a signpost for the Federal Reserve's future policy choices. Elsewhere, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its suppliers are reportedly aiming to move a quarter of global iPhone production to India, as the tech giant looks to reduce its reliance on China during a time of strained relations between the U.S. and Beijing.

Meta Platforms will start fully encrypting messages on Facebook and Instagram by default, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The social media giant this week will begin automatically shifting Facebook users to end-to-end encryption for their messages, rolling out the change over the course of weeks, the WSJ reported.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have managed to keep their relationship under wraps, surprising many Swifties who initially believed they started dating after being spotted together in September. However, in a recent interview with Time magazine, Swift revealed that they had been dating since July when Kelce mentioned her on his podcast, expressing his regret at not meeting her during her Eras Tour gig in Kansas City. This revelation suggests that their relationship has been ongoing for a longer duration than initially speculated. Taylor Swift disclosed that she initiated contact with Travis Kelce after hearing his podcast, leading to them secretly spending time together. This revelation adds another layer to their previously undisclosed relationship, shedding light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics that preceded their public appearances together. “So we actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew, which I’m grateful for, because we got to get to know each other,” she explained.

Wall Street Journal report mentions that Israel plans to flood the tunnel system in Gaza with seawater. Israel has assembled a large system of pumps that may be used to flood tunnels used by militant group Hamas under the Gaza strip in a bid to drive out fighters, the report mentioned.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Paramount Global (PARA) are reportedly in early discussions to bundle their streaming services at a discounted rate, the WSJ reported today.

(Reuters) -Health insurers Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Humana (NYSE:HUM) are in talks for a merger, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Humana (NYSE:HUM) are in talks to combine in a stock-and-cash deal, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday afternoon citing people familiar with the matter. A deal to merge could be finalized by the end of the year, it was added.

Investing.com -- Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger passes away at 99, leaving behind a legacy burnished by a brilliant business career and a fruitful partnership with investment icon Warren Buffett. Elsewhere on Wednesday, U.S. futures push higher after stocks rose in the prior session following dovish comments from a top Federal Reserve official.

Shein, a leading online fashion retailer originating from China, confidentially filed for an IPO in the United States, according to The Wall Street Journal report today, citing people familiar with the matter.