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Warner Bros rejects Paramount’s $60 billion buy offer; looking at alternatives: Report

Warner Bros Discovery’s board has rejected a nearly $60 billion takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, opting instead to explore other sale options. The company, home to iconic franchises and HBO Max, is also considering a business split. Potential buyers like Comcast and Netflix are reportedly eyeing its valuable assets amidst a shifting media landscape. Source […]

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'Ban superintelligence': Calls grow over risks of AI; Harry, Meghan sign letter

An unusual coalition, including Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Steve Bannon, and Glenn Beck, has joined forces to demand a ban on “superintelligent” AI development. They fear this advanced AI could threaten humanity’s future, citing risks from economic obsolescence to potential extinction. The call, organized by the Future of Life Institute, targets tech giants like Google […]

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Bangladesh court detains army officers for landmark trial

A Bangladeshi court remanded in custody on Wednesday 15 high-ranking army officers on charges of enforced disappearances and atrocities committed during the 2024 uprising that toppled the government. It is first time that formal charges have been brought for enforced disappearances in Bangladesh, and the first time so many senior military officials have faced a […]

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Russia-Ukraine war: Europe and Kyiv develop 12-Point peace plan to end conflict; Trump to oversee implementation

European nations are reportedly backing a 12-point plan for Ukraine to end Russia’s war along existing front lines, rejecting territorial concessions. The proposal, which includes a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and security guarantees for Ukraine, would be overseen by a peace board chaired by Donald Trump. This initiative aims to revive peace talks despite Russia’s current […]

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‘Bringing people together’: Tulsi Gabbard’s Diwali message at the White House triggers MAGA backlash

Tulsi Gabbard joined President Trump at the White House for Diwali, emphasizing unity and divine love. While many celebrated, a segment of the MAGA community expressed hateful and bigoted sentiments online, deeming the festival “un-American.” Gabbard, the first Hindu in Congress, has deeply integrated her faith, taking her oath on the Bhagavad Gita. Source link

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UnitedHealthcare CEO murder: Luigi Mangione was assaulted in Thailand before Manhattan killing — what report says

Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, reportedly boasted about a violent encounter with “ladyboys” in Bangkok during his backpacking trip. Texts revealed his astonishment at Thailand’s healthcare costs and his growing obsession with perceived insurance injustices, leading to his alleged retaliatory shooting upon returning to the US. Source link

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Russia-Ukraine war: Did Donald Trump pressure Zelenskyy to give up eastern Donbas in 'tense' meeting? It was Putin's key demands

A senior Ukrainian official revealed that President Trump urged President Zelenskyy to cede the Donbas region to Russia for peace during a tense meeting. Trump reportedly echoed Putin’s talking points, warning Zelenskyy of annihilation if a deal wasn’t struck. Zelenskyy left the White House without securing commitments, facing pressure for territorial concessions. Source link

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JD Vance vs Jen Psaki: Is US vice president's marriage in trouble? Former White House press secretary calls him scarier than Donald Trump

Jen Psaki, now an MSNBC host, sparked controversy by joking about Vice President JD Vance and his wife on a podcast, questioning Vance’s ambition and suggesting his wife might need saving. Critics condemned the remarks as “disgusting” and “vile,” contrasting them with feminist principles. This follows earlier clashes between Psaki and Vance on issues like […]

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‘I’m not a secret Nazi’: Graham Platner says he will remove tattoo resembling Nazi symbol — what is the ‘Totenkopf’?

Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner expressed deep regret over a nearly 20-year-old tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, which recently resurfaced on Reddit. Platner, a Marine and Army veteran, claims he was unaware of its Nazi connotations when he got it in Croatia and plans to have it removed. He emphasized his lifelong opposition to Nazism […]