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Associated PressHwang Dong-hyuk on killing off his 'Squid Game' characters and wanting to work with Jake Gyllenhaal
Viewers may gasp, cringe or cry out watching characters die on Netflix's “Squid Game,” but those simulated deaths have a different effect on its creator, writer and director. Instead, Hwang Dong-hyuk feels happiness seeing them go. The show has a huge cast and Hwang says it was “really difficult” to manage everyone on set.
- Associated Press
Pope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison, a 'cathedral of pain and hope'
Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once every quarter-century celebration that is expected to bring about 32 million pilgrims to Rome. Francis stood up from his wheelchair, knocked on the door to the chapel at Rebibbia prison and walked across the threshold, reenacting the gesture he performed at the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica two nights earlier on Christmas Eve. The opening of the Holy Door at the basilica officially kicked off the Jubilee year, a church tradition dating to 1300 that nowadays occurs every 25 years and involves the faithful coming to Rome on pilgrimages.
- The Telegraph
Schoolgirls’ Snapchat argument logged as non-crime hate incident
An argument between two girls on Snapchat was logged by police as a non-crime hate incident (NCHI).
- BBC
Gavin and Stacey tops Christmas Day TV ratings
More than 12 million viewers tuned in to watch the finale of Gavin and Stacey on Christmas Day.
- BBC
Did Smithy say yes to Nessa in Gavin and Stacey special?
The final episode is here, with millions of fans tuning in to find out whether Smithy said yes.
- Evening Standard
Boxing Day footfall in London drops 11% as shoppers avoid high streets
Boxing Day footfall in London has dropped as shoppers opt for online deals over traditional high street visits
- Reuters
Four sources say Azerbaijan Airlines flight was downed by Russian air defences
BAKU (Reuters) -An Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday killing 38 people was downed by a Russian air defence system, four sources in Azerbaijan with knowledge of the investigation told Reuters. Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 came down near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan after diverting from an area of Russia in which Moscow has used air defence systems against Ukrainian drone strikes in recent months. The Embraer passenger jet had flown hundreds of miles off its scheduled route from Azerbaijan's Baku to Grozny, in Russia's southern Chechnya region.
- Insider Monkey
Do You Believe in the Long-Term Growth Potential of NOV (NOV)?
Hotchkis & Wiley Funds, an investment management company, released its “Hotchkis & Wiley Large Cap Value Fund” third quarter 2024 investor letter. A copy of the same can be downloaded here. The S&P 500 Index was up +22.1% since the start of the year and returned +5.9% in the third quarter. The latest update on the […]
- The Weather Network
Drizzling rain, blustery winds continue in B.C., another storm on the horizon
There will be no break from British Columbia's stormy holidays as yet another system is set to track into the province, prolonging the blustery winds and precipitation that have been battering the coast
- Reuters
Oil rises on China stimulus hopes, US inventory drop
LONDON (Reuters) -Oil rose almost 1% on Thursday in thin holiday trade driven by hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in China, the world's biggest oil importer, and supported by an industry report showing a decline in U.S. crude inventories. Chinese authorities have agreed to issue 3 trillion yuan ($411 billion) worth of special treasury bonds next year, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing two sources, as Beijing ramps up fiscal stimulus to revive a faltering economy. "Additional support is coming from the expectation of further fiscal and monetary stimulus in China."
- PA Media: UK News
Man arrested after two women die and two injured in Christmas Day ‘stabbing’
A 38-year-old woman and a 24-year-old woman died at the scene.
- Evening Standard
Chelsea vs Fulham LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today
Chelsea can close the gap to Liverpool to just one point for at least a few hours
- GuruFocus.com
HIVE Deploys NVIDIA GPU Clusters to Expand AI Computing Capabilities
HIVE Digital Technologies deploys NVIDIA H100 and H200 GPU clusters in Quebec.
- The Guardian
Boxing Day footfall down on UK high streets despite discounts
Data may reflect shift in behaviour influenced by cost of living crisis or front-loading of spending
- Yahoo Finance Video
Toyota shares rise as US and China demand lifts global sales
Toyota (TM) shares gain after demand in China and the US boost worldwide sales. The automaker's global output fell for the tenth straight month. Brian Sozzi and Brad Smith examine Toyota's position in the auto market heading into 2025. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. This post was written by Naomi Buchanan.
- GuruFocus.com
Holiday Spending to Hit Record High Despite Dip in Gift Purchases
Consumers shift focus towards experiential purchases and changing preferences to demand more experience than just shopping products.
- Reuters
Dollar edges up on bets of US growth, inflation
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Thursday on expectations the currency would be boosted next year by policies by the incoming Donald Trump administration that are expected to boost growth and lift inflation. Trading volumes were light on Thursday with many traders on holiday after Wednesday’s Christmas holiday and before next week’s New Year holiday. Rising doubts over how many interest rate cuts the Federal Reserve will be able to undertake next year has added to the dollar rally in the past few weeks.
- HuffPost
Trump Takes Shots At ‘Radical Left Lunatics’ In Surly Christmas Day Message
The president-elect railed against political foes and world leaders in a scathing holiday tirade on Truth Social.
- The Independent
Beyoncé at Super Bowl: A look back at her unforgettable performances
Pop star brought out her 12-year-old daughter during her special halftime show on Christmas Day
- The Independent
Kwanzaa 2024: What is it and how is it celebrated?
The annual celebration of African heritage lasts seven days