Gallagher set to ramp up M&A deals after AssuredPartners purchaseBusiness InsuranceGallagher strikes $13.5 bln deal for AssuredPartners to strengthen insurance broker businessReutersArthur J. Gallagher to Acquire AssuredPartners for $13.45 BillionThe Wall Street JournalGallagher nearing agreement on major ~$12bn AssuredPartners … [Read more...]

Daniel Penny Is Acquitted in Death of Jordan Neely on SubwayThe New York TimesDaniel Penny acquitted of criminally negligent homicide after more serious manslaughter charge was dismissedCNNDaniel Penny stands to gain millions after not guilty verdictDaily MailDaniel Penny found not guilty in chokehold death of Jordan NeelyNBC NewsHow Daniel Penny … [Read more...]

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Supreme Court rejects challenge to Boston's school admissions policyNPRSupreme Court rejects appeal from Boston parents over race bias in elite high school admissionsThe Associated PressConservatives object as Supreme Court ducks case on high school admissionsNBC NewsSupreme Court Turns Down Cases on Admissions, Gender Identity and GunsThe New York … [Read more...]

'Death camp': the haunting history of Syria's Sednaya prisonFRANCE 24 EnglishInside the hunt for hidden cells in Sednaya prison, Syria’s ‘human slaughterhouse’The GuardianSyria: Freed Saydnaya prisoners 'did not know their names'BBC.comSyrian rebels free prisoners from Assad's notorious dungeons who celebrate in Damascus streetsThe Associated … [Read more...]

‘Emilia Pérez’ Tops Golden Globe NominationsThe New York TimesGolden Globes Snubs and Surprises: Jon M. Chu, Danielle Deadwyler, ‘The Substance’ and MoreThe New York TimesGolden Globes 2025 Nominations: ‘Emilia Perez’ Dominates Films With 10 Nods; ‘The Bear’ Leads TV With FiveVarietyCynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Colman Domingo, Jeremy Strong and more … [Read more...]

Cristin Milioti Reacts to ‘The Penguin’ Golden Globes Nomination — and Shares Latest on a Season 2Hollywood ReporterGolden Globes Snubs and Surprises: Jon M. Chu, Danielle Deadwyler, ‘The Substance’ and MoreThe New York TimesGolden Globes 2025 Nominations: ‘Emilia Perez’ Dominates Films With 10 Nods; ‘The Bear’ Leads TV With FiveVarietyNOMINATIONS … [Read more...]

Webb telescope confirms the universe is expanding at an unexpected rateReutersView Full Coverage on Google News … [Read more...]

Taylor Swift Has Handed Out $197 Million in Bonuses to Cast and Crew on Eras Tour: ReportVarietyTaylor Swift Gave Eras Tour Crew $197 Million in Bonuses (Exclusive)PEOPLETaylor Swift’s Eras Tour Made a Record $2 Billion of Ticket SalesThe New York TimesEnd of an Era: How Taylor Swift's record-shattering tour put fun, freedom centerstageUSA TODAYThe … [Read more...]

The minimum wage will increase in 21 states next year. Here's what to knowYahoo! VoicesMinimum wage set to rise in 23 states next year as $15 an hour, and beyond, picks up steamUSA TODAYEmployer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect January 1JD SupraOhio's minimum wage to increase on Jan. 1, 2025WLWT CincinnatiLittler’s Semi-Annual Rates … [Read more...]

Sean McVay’s wife sends fiery message to Bills Mafia after Rams’ upset winNew York Post Bills QB Josh Allen breaks fantasy, NFL records with 6 total TDs in loss to RamsYahoo SportsNFL results & week 14 recap: LA Rams edge Buffalo Bills as Kansas City Chiefs win AFC WestBBC.comSubstitution error left Bills with nine players on the field for final … [Read more...]

Mysterious outbreak with high fatality rate in the DRC could imperil tech supply chainsThe RegisterHow worried should we be about Disease X? : Goats and SodaNPRMysterious illness, dubbed "disease X," has killed dozens of people in Congo, WHO saysCBS NewsMystery ‘Disease X’ outbreak widens as WHO sends team to DR CongoSouth China Morning PostWHO … [Read more...]

Apple Reportedly Working With Sony to Bring PlayStation VR Controllers to Vision ProCNETApple, Sony Discuss Teaming Up on Gaming Controllers for Vision ProBloombergApple is reportedly asking Sony for help with its Vision Pro problemBusiness InsiderApple and Sony are working on Vision Pro support for PSVR 2 controllersThe VergeApple Vision Pro could … [Read more...]

Exploiting disarray in Syria, Israel grabs more of the Golan HeightsThe EconomistAs Israel advances on a Syrian buffer zone, it sees peril and opportunityThe Associated PressSyria live updates: Assad prisons searched; Israel hits chemical weapons sitesNBC NewsIsraeli troops move swiftly into Syrian territory after rebel takeoverThe Washington … [Read more...]

College Football Playoff bracket picks: Expert predictions for 12-team field to crown 2025 national championCBS SportsCollege Football Playoff predictions: Our reporters pick every game in every roundESPNPaul Finebaum: College Football Playoff format has to be tweaked for next yearOn3.comOregon's unbeaten season so impressed CFP committee that … [Read more...]

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