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Topline The New York Times sued the Pentagon and its chief, Pete Hegseth, on Thursday, alleging the Defense Department’s new press access rules—which restricts news outlets’ communication with military sources without approval—violated the paper’s First and Fifth Amendment rights. The New York Times alleges that the Pentagon’s press rules violate its First and Fifth Amendment …

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Topline Netflix on Friday announced it had reached a deal to acquire Warner Bros.— including the company’s film and television studios and streamer HBO Max—for $82.7 billion, in move that follows a weeks-long bidding war in which the streaming giant beat out Paramount and Comcast. Warner Bros. Discovery has reportedly entered exclusive talks with Netflix …

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BisonFi aims to enhance institutional trading on Solana with tailored strategies and strengthen Forward Industries’ position in digital asset infrastructure. Key Takeaways Forward Industries has launched BisonFi, a proprietary automated market maker tailored for the Solana blockchain. BisonFi is aimed at institutional traders, enabling them to implement custom trading strategies using proprietary capital. Forward Industries, …

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The two companies will combine regulated market infrastructure with crypto-native expertise to create an easier path for institutions to access cryptocurrencies, tokenised assets and derivatives. The move reflects one of the strongest trends in 2025 as financial giants look for ways to serve clients who want both safety and innovation under one roof. A New …

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This move brings Solana exposure to mainstream investors in a regulated and transparent form. $SOEZ represents a practical way to participate in the growth of a blockchain network. This network is increasingly seen as a core layer of the digital economy. Solana’s Growing Role in Digital Finance Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at FTI …

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A federal judge has authorized the Justice Department to release grand jury transcripts from its sex-trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows a new law requiring disclosure of unclassified Epstein files. Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photograph taken for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services’ sex offender registry March 28, 2017 …

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French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly warned Volodymyr Zelensky that the US could “betray” Ukraine by pushing territorial concessions without firm security guarantees. Macron, Merz, Stubb and NATO’s Mark Rutte reportedly urged caution to Zelensky during a confidential call, warning that US-driven peace proposals may undermine Ukraine’s interests.(File Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)(AFP) French President …

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The Trump administration’s latest National Security Strategy (NSS) has sharply criticized Europe’s current political direction, warning that the continent risks “civilizational erasure” unless it changes course and restores core liberties and economic strength. The document, signed by President Donald Trump and posted on Friday (December 5) on the White House website, lays out concerns about …

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(Recasts paragraph 1, adds subhead on new recommendation by vaccine committee) By Nancy Lapid Dec 5 (Reuters) – A U.S. vaccine advisory panel on Friday scrapped its long-standing recommendation that all infants receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, handing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a major policy victory that disease experts warn could …

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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw unfolds in Washington, D.C., California lawmakers say the US is racing against time to fix major challenges—from visa bottlenecks and travel bans to skyrocketing ticket prices—that could undermine the largest World Cup in history. With more than a million foreign visitors expected to travel to the US for …

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