National Amusements, which is the controlling shareholder of Paramount Global, has abruptly stopped talks with Skydance regarding a proposed merger deal. CNBC’s David Faber reported this unexpected development on Tuesday, revealing that National Amusements, owned by Shari Redstone, had reached terms on a merger with a consortium including Skydance, RedBird Capital, and KKR. The deal,
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The devastating story of Scott Peden, a father who lost his partner and two children in a fire caused by an e-bike battery, highlights the urgent need for safety measures to be introduced. The incident, which took place in Cambridge, left Mr. Peden in a coma for a month and with prolonged injuries, ultimately changing
The Connecticut Sun managed to trounce the Indiana Fever with a final score of 89-72 in a recent game. The Sun took an early lead of 26-15 after the first quarter and extended it to 55-35 by halftime. Fever coach Christie Sides expressed her disappointment with her team’s effort, emphasizing the inability to coach effort
Apple recently announced the release of watchOS 11 at the WWDC 2024 event, bringing a host of new features and improvements to the Apple Watch ecosystem. This upcoming software update is set to enhance the user experience on compatible Apple Watch models with innovative tools and apps designed to cater to a wide range of
The quest to replicate the sophistication of the human brain has led computer scientists to develop artificial neural networks in an attempt to create more powerful artificial intelligence (AI). However, as these artificial neural networks become increasingly complex and powerful, they also consume a significant amount of energy. In contrast, a Swiss start-up company has
Singapore has been identified by the World Gold Council as the next leading gold hub as the market shifts towards the east. The increase in gold consumption in major emerging economies, particularly in Asia, is a key factor driving this shift. Shaokai Fan, head of Asia-Pacific and global head of central banks, emphasized the importance
The accuracy and effectiveness of online translation tools have come under scrutiny when it comes to translating pediatric discharge instructions. A recent study compared the performance of Google Translate, ChatGPT, and professional translations for various languages, highlighting discrepancies in their adequacy, fluency, and potential harm introduced by the translations. In the study, Google Translate and
Flea, the renowned bassist of Red Hot Chili Peppers, made quite the statement at the world premiere of Inside Out 2 in Los Angeles. Despite voicing a character in the latest Disney-Pixar movie, Flea showcased his rebellious spirit by posing on the purple carpet with both middle fingers in the air. This unexpected gesture added
The United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is currently under investigation by a federal court-appointed watchdog named Neil Barofsky. The investigation revolves around allegations of Fain abusing his power as the union president. It is also claimed that Fain, along with other union leaders, obstructed the investigation and interfered with the watchdog’s access to information.
The FDA advisory committee recently voted 11-0 in support of the investigational drug donanemab for treating early Alzheimer’s disease. The committee concluded that the benefits of donanemab outweighed its risks for patients with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia. Furthermore, they agreed unanimously that the available data demonstrated the drug’s effectiveness in treating Alzheimer’s disease