Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage, with their combined net worth estimated at $325 million. Court documents detail their significant asset division, including a substantial property portfolio. A prenup could see Urban receive over $17 million, contingent on a 'Cocaine Clause' related...
Young protesters in Madagascar are escalating their demands for President Andry Rajoelina's resignation, dismissing his dissolution of the government as insufficient. The movement, inspired by youth protests in Asia, seeks systemic change to combat corruption and oppression. Protests, fueled by social media and stemming from initial demonstrations against utility outages,...
Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, is set to acquire Occidental Petroleum's chemical division, OxyChem, for $9.7 billion. This marks Buffett's largest acquisition in three years and will see $6.5 billion used to reduce Occidental's significant debt. OxyChem produces essential chemicals for various industries, including healthcare and manufacturing. Occidental's CEO...
Former race car driver Danica Patrick has voiced strong opposition to Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, arguing English-language songs should be prioritized. She labeled the Puerto Rican artist a "demonic Marxist" and questioned the choice for a major US televised event. Despite Patrick's criticism and past...
NPR's "Cost of Living" series highlights how persistent inflation is impacting Americans' travel plans. Travel costs have risen 20% since 2019 due to increased expenses for gas, lodging, and dining. Many individuals, like Ammy Woodbury, are scaling back vacation frequency and opting for less expensive domestic trips, prioritizing experiences over...
European leaders are gathering in Copenhagen for the European Political Community summit. Discussions are stalled on a proposed €140bn loan to Ukraine funded by frozen Russian assets, with Belgium, France, and Luxembourg raising legal concerns. Meanwhile, several EU nations, led by the Netherlands, are warning of worker exploitation due to...
Ashok Elluswamy, a key figure at Tesla, has been instrumental in the company's shift to camera-only self-driving technology and its advancements in AI software. Elluswamy, known for his hands-on approach and risk tolerance, has navigated Elon Musk's ambitious vision and tight deadlines, overseeing the rollout of Full Self-Driving and leading...
A UN-backed report warns that Gaza faces "man-made" famine due to Israel's ongoing war, with over half a million people in Gaza governorate experiencing starvation. The UN's special rapporteur on the right to food accused Israel of using hunger as a weapon, a claim Israel denies, citing biased data and...
A synagogue attack on Yom Kippur in northern England left two dead and three seriously injured. Police believe the suspect is also deceased after being shot by officers, with a bomb disposal team on scene due to possible explosives. The incident, which involved a car and stabbings, occurred at the...
Police leaders are alarmed by a "disturbing rise in rhetoric" and increasing threats of violence nationwide. The International Association of Chiefs of Police passed a resolution condemning incitement and calling for criminal prosecution of those who fuel violence. Former chiefs describe unprecedented vitriol impacting law enforcement and public safety. Experts...
