Marshall Brickman, Oscar-winning screenwriter, dies at 85

The Oscar-winning screenwriter Marshall Brickman, whose wide-ranging career spanned some of Woody Allen ‘s best films, the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys” and a number of Johnny Carson’s most beloved sketches, has died. He was 85. Brickman died Friday in Manhattan, his daughter Sophie Brickman told The New York Times. No cause of death was cited. Brickman was best known for … Read more

Moradabad Horror: UP lady constable slapped, kicked in broad daylight by biker, assault caught on camera

In Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, a lady constable walking on the street without her uniform was attacked in broad daylight, raising concerns about women’s safety in the area. A video from the incident shows a man on a bike approaching her, misbehaving after a short conversation, and forcefully holding her before appearing to kiss her in … Read more

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit $250,000 in 2025, Citing Bullish Market Trends

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit $250,000 in 2025, Citing Bullish Market Trends Bitcoin has recently entered a key phase in its market cycle, according to Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat. In a Nov. 29 interview with Wealthion, Lee suggested that Bitcoin could reach $250,000 within the next 12 months. He explained that the … Read more

Seeking higher margins, Stellantis CEO Tavares lost some core customers By Reuters

By Giulio Piovaccari, Alessandro Parodi and Inti Landauro MILAN (Reuters) – When 24-year-old Elena Aragon set out to buy a new car, she reviewed a range of no-frills brands in her home town of Cadiz (NASDAQ:), Spain, including Stellantis (NYSE:)’ Fiat (BIT:) and Peugeot (OTC:). In the end, she bought a Hyundai (OTC:). “The basic … Read more

UK house prices jump 3.7% in November

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK house prices myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. UK house prices rose much more than expected in November and at the fastest pace in two years, helped by solid wage growth and declining mortgage rates, according to figures from lender Nationwide. The … Read more

Tech firms criticize Australia’s ‘rushed’ social media ban for kids

Australia’s lawmakers have voted to ban those under the age of 16 from using social media—even if their parents are okay with it.  On Friday morning, Australia’s house of representatives approved the bill with bipartisan support, ending a legislative process that started just a week ago. Social media giants swiftly criticized the new bill, and raised … Read more

Trump changes tune on strong dollar

(Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole The dollar is making the early running on Monday, retaking some of last week’s losses helped in part by rare words of support from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. While 100% tariffs look rather unlikely, the latest comments marked a … Read more