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Atlanta Dream face Golden State Valkyries in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday. Golden State is a slight home favorite as both teams seek their first title.

Trump signed an executive order waiving US sanctions and tariffs on Russian energy revenues, drawing praise from Putin's envoy as Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to provide $79 billion in aid.

Steve Webb has published his 500th pension column for This is Money, answering readers' questions on the state pension, pension freedoms and tax relief since 2016.

Rio Ferdinand is facing backlash after telling Manchester United content creator Saeed TV to pick up your t**s in a fat-shaming row over the club's ownership.

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Mark Ruffalo slammed Gavin Newsom for opposing California's billionaire wealth tax, calling it "disqualifying" for anyone with ambitions for higher office.

Stream Landman on Paramount+. Taylor Sheridan's oil-soaked drama features Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, and Michelle Monaghan. Watch the full series now. The post Where to watch âLandmanâ: Stream Taylor Sheridanâs oil-soaked drama appeared first on Film Daily.

Holmes Center for the Arts hosts an immersive murder mystery dinner theater event featuring A Christmas Carol characters.

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Texas A&M is one of ten finalists to land 2028 4-star CB Phoenix Evans, who placed the Aggies in his top 10 program list.

Erin Borek doesnât shout for attention. She doesnât need to. Her game speaks loudly enough. The 5-foot-5-inch-tall outside hitter and defensive specialist from Grand Rapids has quietly become one of Montcalm Community Collegeâs most reliable leaders on the Centurions volleyball team this fall â a steadying force in a season defined by close matches, long road trips and a roster full of new faces. The post Borek solidifies position as MCC volleyballâs anchor first appeared on The Daily News.

The new interim leader of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has served on several state and local boards.

Samsungâs internal tests seemingly revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 suffered from overheating issues, causing sustained performance to drop significantly, though no results were shared from the original report. Amidst the controversy, Qualcommâs Chief Marketing Officer, Don McGuire, has come out with a clarification, stating that the claims are false, but his latest post raises more questions than answers. New post on X only mentions the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, not the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Don McGuire immediately came to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6âs defense and mentioned in a [âŠ]

Federal prosecutors have secured a 19-year prison sentence against a Kansas businessman who operated an online platform that generated false medical orders to defraud Medicare. Brett Blackman, 43, of Johnson County, Kansas, was convicted after a 23-day trial on charges including wire fraud, conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks, and conspiracy to defraud the United [âŠ] The post Kansas CEO Masterminds $1,000,000,0000 Medicare Fraud, Sentenced to 19 Years Behind Bars appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

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President Donald Trump waived key sanctions and tariffs related to Russia just days before they were set to take effect under a law he signed last month. This included duties on Russian goods and penalties for purchasing Russian oil and gas. Trump stated that the waiver is in the national interest of the United States. [âŠ] The post Trump Waives Key Russia-Related Sanctions and Tariffs Before New Law Takes Effect appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

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TL;DR: MSCI has revised its methodology for classifying non-operating companies, putting Bitcoin-heavy treasury businesses under closer index scrutiny. Any possible exclusion of companies such as Strategy must be assessed against the actual screening criteria and protections for existing index constituents. One of the most important questions facing publicly listed Bitcoin treasury companies may no longer be about Bitcoinâs price. It may be about whether index providers consider them operating businesses at all. MSCI announced changes to the rules governing eligibility for its Global Investable Market Indexes on October 15. The methodology is intended to distinguish companies conducting substantial operating activities from those functioning primarily as investment vehicles. Strategy, the Michael Saylor-led business that has raised enormous sums to purchase Bitcoin, is an obvious company for investors to watch. But the new rules do not mean Strategy has already been removed from MSCI indexes. The Financial Tests That Matter Under the revised approach, balance-sheet composition is only the beginning. MSCI also examines operating and financial characteristics before determining whether a business falls within the non-operating classification. That distinction matters because businesses holding digital assets can still have genuine operating activities. A large Bitcoin treasury does not by itself establish an immediate exclusion under the entire methodology. MSCI has also outlined safeguards for existing constituents. These are intended to reduce abrupt changes when companies move between eligibility classifications. Why Index Membership Matters MSCI benchmarks underpin investment decisions at institutions worldwide. When a company leaves a major benchmark, funds tracking it may need to adjust their holdings even if they remain bullish about the business. For Bitcoin treasury firms, such an adjustment would be separate from developments on the blockchain or movements in their Bitcoin reserves. It would be driven by their treatment within conventional equity indexes. The November index review should provide clearer answers about the practical consequences. Until then, treating any specific companyâs removal as a completed event would go further than MSCIâs announcement supports. Written by the News Desk and edited by Samuel Rae.

Motoring experts reveal the most comfortable cars for every budget, from the affordable Citroen C3 to the premium Audi A6 e-tron, with UK prices and specs.

Vivo X Fold6 and Xiaomi 18 Fold approach the premium foldable market differently, combining flagship performance, versatile cameras, and large inner displays. Vivo focuses on Zeiss-tuned photography, a larger internal screen, and a substantial battery, while Xiaomi counters with Leica optics, Dolby Vision video, and a distinctive compact design. The differences extend to charging, software, [âŠ] The post Vivo X Fold6 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold: Which Foldable Flagship Is Better? appeared first on Gizmochina.

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Tesla unveiled a new version of its Roadster, featuring rocket-style thrusters, and announced that production will start in 2028. This redesigned two-seater, developed with SpaceX, showcased its capabilities by performing stunts like driving upside down and jumping over trucks using its thrusters. Some observers speculate that this collaboration could point towards a merger between Tesla [âŠ] The post Teslaâs New Roadster Promises Midair Maneuvers With SpaceX Thrusters appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Former President Jair Bolsonaro is under house arrest, but his political movement lives on in his son FlĂĄvio. Who is he?

Patients travel miles to be treated at public hospitals in Delhi. Those in need get financial aid for their care. But for overnight accommodations, families are often on their own â and on the street.

Another oil-rich region is at the center of political tension. This time, the region is not in the Middle East or South America (Venezuela), but in North America. The country âaffectedâ is the worldâs second-largest country and a functional democracy â Canada. Ahead of a Monday vote on whether the oil-rich province of Alberta should [âŠ] The post Are Both Putin & Trump Supporting Alberta Separatists to Break Canada? Hereâs What the Evidence Shows appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.