Reuters
Yen firms on euro, dollar as rate outlooks diverge
SYDNEY (Reuters) -The yen made broad gains on Thursday as Japan looks on track to keep raising interest rates as others cut, with the European Central Bank seen certain to deliver just the latest in a string of easings today. The single currency was otherwise trading flat on the dollar at $1.0423, having tested support around $1.0380 overnight when the Federal Reserve paused it easing cycle. Markets are more than fully priced for the ECB to trim rates by 25 basis points to 2.75% later on Thursday, with even a small chance of 50 basis points given how weak the EU economy is.
The Canadian Press
Ball and Reed help No. 25 UConn erase a 14-point deficit to top DePaul 72-61
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Solo Ball scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and No. 25 UConn rallied from a 14-point deficit to defeat DePaul 72-61 on Wednesday night.
BBC
Renée Zellweger: 'Fingers crossed' this is not the end of Bridget Jones
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy has been billed as the final film in the series - but speaking at the London premiere its star says she is hoping that is not the case.
Reuters
Microsoft, Meta CEOs defend hefty AI spending after DeepSeek stuns tech world
Days after Chinese upstart DeepSeek revealed a breakthrough in cheap AI computing that shook the U.S. technology industry, the chief executives of Microsoft and Meta defended massive spending that they said was key to staying competitive in the new field. "Investing 'very heavily' in capital expenditure and infrastructure is going to be a strategic advantage over time," Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on a post-earnings call. Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, said the spending was needed to overcome the capacity constraints that have hampered the technology giant's ability to capitalize on AI.
The Canadian Press
Miles' 18 points, Litteras' clutch layup, lead North Florida over Stetson 101-100 in OT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jasai Miles scored 18 points, Nate Lliteras made the winning layup with 2.8 seconds remaining in overtime and North Florida defeated Stetson 101-100 on Wednesday night.
ABC News
Regional jet down in Potomac River near Reagan Airport, search and rescue underway
The aircraft went down in the Potomac River vicinity of the airport. The Federal Aviation Administration said preliminary information indicates a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to the airport around 9 p.m. local time. Emergency personnel are responding to an aircraft incident on the airfield.
The Independent
Passenger plane collides with military helicopter at Washington DC airport halting flights
The FAA later confirmed that a collision had occurred between the two aircraft
The Canadian Press
Fox scores 18 as Central Arkansas beats West Georgia 75-70
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Ben Fox's 18 points helped Central Arkansas defeat West Georgia 75-70 on Wednesday night.
The Canadian Press
Chen and Fudd score 17 points each as No. 6 UConn defeats DePaul 84-58
CHICAGO (AP) —
The Canadian Press
Mashburn, Temple defeat Charlotte 90-89 in double OT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 34 points, including a game-winning free throw with 2 seconds left in double overtime as Temple took down Charlotte 90-89 on Wednesday night.
The Canadian Press
Passenger jet collides with helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, FAA says
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A passenger jet collided Wednesday with a military helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River.
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Teen accused of raping 91-year-old Marion County woman set for sentencing
Teen accused of raping 91-year-old Marion County woman set for sentencing
The 4th Official
Elliott Gets 7.5, Bradley With 5 | Liverpool Players Rated In Their Defeat Against PSV
Liverpool opted to rest almost all of their first-team stars tonight as they travelled to the Netherlands to clash heads with PSV. It was a dead rubber fixture for the Reds who ended up losing 3-2 des...
The Canadian Press
Gardner-Webb defeats Longwood 92-87
Anthony Selden's 27 points helped Gardner-Webb defeat Longwood 92-87 on Wednesday night.
USA TODAY Sports
Lionel Messi in Peru: How to watch Inter Miami preseason game vs. Universitario tonight
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face Peruvian champions Club Universitario in Lima, Peru. Here's how to watch the match for free on Wednesday night.
Deadline
Regional Commuter Jet & Helicopter Crash Over Potomac River, Search & Rescue Launched
A regional commuter flight has reportedly collided with a helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. DC police confirmed the crash had taken place over the Potomac River and that search and rescue operations were taking place in the river itself. There are no confirmed casualties at this time. flights into and out …
Insider Monkey
Coherent Corp. (COHR) Reports Strong Q4 Growth, Strengthens AI Position with GE Vernova Partnership
We recently compiled a list of the Goldman Sachs’ 35 AI Superstars. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Coherent Corp. (NYSE:COHR) stands against the other AI stocks. In September 2024, Peter Oppenheimer, the chief of global equity strategy and the head of macro research for Goldman Sachs in Europe, opined […]
Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures Rise Amid Tesla Robotaxi Target, Earnings Movers
Tesla rose on robotaxi bets despite an earnings miss. Microsoft and ServiceNow tumbled while Meta rose.
The Canadian Press
Ex-Oklahoma State pitcher Kilfoyl goes No. 1 overall in Athletes Unlimited Softball League draft
Former Oklahoma State pitcher Lexi Kilfoyl was the first overall pick in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League draft on Wednesday.
The Canadian Press
Durugordon scores 25 as Old Dominion defeats Appalachian State 78-77
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Sean Durugordon had 25 points in Old Dominion's 78-77 victory against Appalachian State on Wednesday night.

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