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Board set to advise shareholders Warner Bros Discovery plans to recommend that shareholders reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4bn takeover bid. Reports say the board could deliver guidance as early as Wednesday. Executives cite major strategic and financial risks. They argue the offer lacks clarity and long-term value. Paramount claims its bid surpasses a $72bn agreement Warner Bros reached with Netflix. That deal covers film and streaming assets. Paramount presents its offer as superior. Warner Bros executives strongly dispute that claim. Financing concerns dominate decision Warner Bros plans to highlight funding risks as a main reason for rejection, according to the Financial…

US President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion defamation lawsuit over an edited version of his January 2021 speech. He filed the case in Florida, accusing the UK public broadcaster of defamation and trade practices violations, according to court documents. The organisation apologised for the edit last month but rejected compensation demands and denied any legal basis for defamation. Trump’s legal team said editors deliberately altered his words. The lawsuit described the edit as malicious and deceptive, aiming to damage his reputation. The broadcaster has not yet responded publicly. Documentary broadcast sparks legal confrontation Trump announced plans to sue…

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim admits the team is underperforming. He says criticism from former players is natural at a club like United. Amorim accepts responsibility for results. He believes the squad should have earned more points. United face Monday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth under pressure. A win would keep them inside the top six for a second consecutive week. That outcome has been rare this season. Inconsistent Performances Reveal Deeper Challenges United last managed consecutive weeks in the top six late in the 2023-24 season. That streak ended with a heavy defeat at Crystal Palace. The loss…

Disaster, catastrophe, nightmare. Hollywood’s creative workforce describes Warner Bros’ collapse in stark terms. The once-powerful studio now faces a breakup or acquisition. Netflix and Paramount Skydance are locked in a fierce struggle. The industry braces for job losses and uncertainty. Warner Bros’ decline hits an already fragile entertainment sector. A historic production slump has battered film and television. The studio’s potential disappearance threatens thousands of jobs. It also removes a major buyer for new films and TV projects. For decades, Warner Bros shaped global cinema. The studio produced Casablanca, Goodfellas, Batman, and Harry Potter. Many workers fear its cultural legacy…

A billionaire investor pursuing TikTok’s US operations says uncertainty continues as another deadline approaches. The United States has postponed the app’s forced sale multiple times. Officials warn the platform could face a ban without a completed deal. President Donald Trump appears ready to extend the deadline again on Tuesday. This would mark the fifth delay since Congress passed the law. Investor Frank McCourt said his group remains on standby. He said the investors are prepared to act immediately. McCourt said they already secured the funding needed for a purchase. He added that repeated delays prevent proper planning. The prolonged uncertainty,…

High Court case disputes sweeping under-16 restrictions Reddit files a High Court challenge against Australia’s law blocking users under 16 from joining major social platforms. The law took effect on Wednesday and requires ten companies to prevent young Australians from creating accounts. Supporters say the ban shields minors from harmful content and manipulative algorithms. Reddit complies with the law but warns it poses serious risks to privacy and political freedoms. Two teenagers are also pursuing a separate case awaiting a High Court hearing. Company says law misreads youth online behavior “Despite good intentions, this law misses the mark,” Reddit writes…

A Fast-Track Path to Citizenship President Donald Trump launches a new visa programme for wealthy foreign nationals. Applicants must pay at least one million dollars. Trump promises a direct route to citizenship for fully vetted candidates. He says the plan helps US companies retain crucial international talent. He describes the initiative as a significant boost to the American economy. How the Gold Card Works The Gold Card provides a fast-tracked US visa for applicants who demonstrate substantial economic value. The official website states the programme targets people who bring major benefits to the United States. The launch coincides with Washington…

Historic Rule Changes Set to Reshape Racing The 2025 season ends with McLaren winning both championships, but 2026 introduces a complete transformation. Formula 1 unveils sweeping technical regulations and expands the grid to eleven teams. A major British sports outlet outlines the key changes fans should follow as the sport enters this bold new era.The new rules represent the biggest overhaul in years. Cars shed 30 kilograms, narrow by ten centimetres, and become far more efficient. Power units now split output nearly evenly between electric and combustion energy. Fully sustainable fuels complete the transition.The effect on racing remains uncertain. Chassis…

US Revises Rules for Technology Exports US President Donald Trump now allows Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to “approved customers” in China. He says the move protects national security, supports American jobs, and keeps the US ahead in artificial intelligence. The policy also covers other US chipmakers like AMD and follows lobbying from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who recently visited Washington. Nvidia Caught Between Washington and Beijing Nvidia, the world’s leading chipmaker and most valuable company, faces pressure from both Washington and Beijing. The firm previously faced a ban on selling its most advanced chips to China. Trump…

U.S. hospitals have made significant strides in patient safety and survival, according to a new report from the American Hospital Association (AHA) and Vizient. Hospitalized patients in 2025 are now nearly 30% more likely to survive than expected compared to 2019, marking a major improvement in care quality. The report highlights sharp declines in common hospital-acquired infections, including bloodstream and urinary-tract infections. These reductions reflect enhanced infection control practices, better hygiene, and more effective protocols for patient care. Experts say the progress shows how hospitals are using data, technology, and evidence-based practices to improve outcomes. Hospitals are tracking patient safety…