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'Top Chef' alum Shirley Chung shares positive health update after completing treatment for tongue cancer: 'I GOT this!'
The chef was able to ring the victory bell to mark the end of her cancer treatment and is getting her tastebuds back. Here's what to know about tongue cancer.
- Reuters
WTO fails on dispute reforms before Trump takes office, US ambassador says
World Trade Organization members failed to agree on reforms to revive a broken trade dispute settlement system during the last General Council meeting before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, outgoing U.S. WTO ambassador Maria Pagan said on Wednesday. Pagan also told reporters in a briefing that the meeting on Monday and Tuesday in Geneva also failed to produce fisheries agreements on excess fishing capacity and overfishing. The WTO has been trying for years to fix its dispute settlement system, which was rendered inoperative in 2019 after the U.S. blocked Appellate Body judge appointments over what it saw as judicial overreach in trade disputes.
- The Canadian Press
André 3000's alt-jazz, 'no bars' solo album stunned fans. Now, it's up for Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — No one was expecting it. Late last year, André 3000 released his debut solo album, “New Blue Sun,” 18 years after his legendary rap group Outkast's last studio album, “Idlewild.”
- The Canadian Press
Senate readies for vote on defense bill to raise troop pay, bar trans care for minors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is voting Wednesday on final passage of a sweeping defense bill that will authorize significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members and boost overall military spending to $895 billion while also stripping coverage of transgender medical treatments for children of military members.
- The Canadian Press
Nigerians press for solar jobs and electricity, with little success
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — In sun-drenched Nigeria, 14 new solar farms were supposed to jumpstart a meager solar industry and generate huge amounts of power, about one-fifth as much as the country’s entire electric grid offers on a good day.
- Insider Monkey
Global X S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (HXT.TO): Top Canadian Companies with Strong Financial Sector Exposure
We recently published a list of 10 Best Canadian ETFs to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Global X S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (TSX:HXT.TO) stands against other best Canadian ETFs to buy. The State of the Canadian Stock Market After a slow start in 2024, the Canadian stock […]
- Reuters
Brooge Energy investors file fraud complaint against Ernst & Young
Some shareholders in Brooge Energy have filed a fraud complaint in the United States against Ernst & Young, alleging the auditor failed to identify fabricated revenues in two years of the oil storage firm's annual reports. The plaintiffs are Stephen Cannon, Bryant Edwards and Neil Richardson, who were investors in a so-called special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that bought Brooge in 2019, according to the filing with the United States District Court in the Southern District of New York.
- The Canadian Press
Liberia's parliament building catches fire as anti-government protests enter a second day
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Emergency services in Liberia were tackling a fire in the parliament building on Wednesday which broke out as opposition protests spilled into a second day.
- Evening Standard
Real Madrid vs Pachuca: Intercontinental Cup prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, odds today
Los Blancos eyeing yet more silverware
- Evening Standard
West Ham head coach Julen Lopetegui returns to Spain to attend funeral of his father
Hammers say Lopetegui’s coaching team will oversee training during while he is away
- Evening Standard
How to watch Real Madrid vs Pachuca: TV channel and live stream for Intercontinental Cup final today
Los Blancos out to claim yet another prestigious crown
- Evening Standard
EXCLUSIVE: Fat Tony attack: DJ says 'I was called a queer c**t and sucker punched in the face'
Sharon Stone and Jennifer Lopez among A-listers who have supported DJ Fat Tony after he was “sucker punched” in a “homophobic” attack at Margate nightclub
- Reuters
Corruption may have disrupted Chinese military modernization goals, Pentagon report says
Corruption in China's military may have disrupted its progress towards its 2027 military modernization goals, the Pentagon said in its annual report on Beijing's military that was released on Wednesday. Since last year, China's military has undergone a sweeping anti-corruption purge and last month the defense ministry said a top-ranking military official had been suspended and was under investigation for "serious violations of discipline." The wide-ranging Pentagon report said that between July and December 2023, at least 15 high-ranking Chinese military officers and defense industry executives were removed from their posts.
- Evening Standard
London travel news LIVE: Latest Tube and Overground updates as disruption hits Piccadilly line
Commuters can expect delays on the Piccadilly Line throughout Wednesday
- Reuters
Polish airport to drop Chinese Nuctech scanners due to security concerns
Poland's Warsaw Chopin airport will remove security scanners manufactured by Chinese company Nuctech over security concerns, an airport official said on Wednesday. The decision was based on an analysis by the Civil Aviation Authority, which voiced the security issues, said Piotr Rudzki, head of the airport's communication department. Nuctech could not be reached for an immediate comment.
- Yahoo Finance Video
Why the Mag 7 trade is far from over: Chart of the Day
Bank of America (BAC) released its Global Fund Manager Survey on Tuesday, offering market insights from top institutional, mutual, and hedge fund managers. Today's Chart of the Day features anchor Madison Mills examining the increasing allocation to the Magnificent Seven stocks — Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Nvidia (NVDA), and Tesla (TSLA) — and exploring the potential for continued growth in this investment trend. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. This post was written by Angel Smith
- The Telegraph
Criminology student who murdered woman in random attack previously accused of stalking
A criminology student who killed a stranger in a random attack on a beach was accused of stalking three months before the murder, it can now be revealed.
- PA Media: UK News
Student convicted of murdering Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach
Nasen Saadi, 20, was also found guilty of the attempted murder of Ms Gray’s friend Leanne Miles.
- Insider Monkey
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Materials Index ETF (XMA.TO): Strong Returns and Strategic Holdings in Canadian Materials
We recently published a list of 10 Best Canadian ETFs to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where iShares S&P/TSX Capped Materials Index ETF (TSX:XMA.TO) stands against other best Canadian ETFs to buy. The State of the Canadian Stock Market After a slow start in 2024, the Canadian stock […]
- USA TODAY
2 dead in Kamaka Air plane crash near Honolulu Airport during training flight: Reports
A plane crashed near the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu leaving two people dead, reports state.