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European stocks fall as investors await US policy decision

The Punch 

Markets declined on Tuesday as focus shifted to the Federal Reserve’s impending policy decision, with traders seeking clarity on its interest rate strategy ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. The decision, expected to see officials lower borrowing costs again, comes in a busy week for central banks, with announcements in Japan and Britain also due.

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Why McTominay had to 'look out for number one'

BBC Sport (Football) 

Scott McTominay admits it was difficult to leave Manchester United for Napoli, but the Scotland midfielder says he had to "look out for number one".

Experts in Estonia cautious about Bitcoin surge

Err.ee (en) 

Some experts in Estonia have called for caution over cryptocurrency Bitcoin due to its speculative nature, despite the recent record high of over €101,000 posted Monday.

Italy's growth bubble bursts to reveal fragile outlook

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Italy's economic growth is slowing down. The country faces challenges like weak businesses and low public investment. Experts blame an outdated business model and resistance to green initiatives. Spain, meanwhile, is growing much faster. Italy's debt is rising, and its sluggish economy may worsen the situation. Economists suggest focusing on education and research to address the issues.

Willing to resign as Maharashtra Congress chief, high command will take call: Patole

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has offered his resignation after the party's dismal performance in the recent assembly elections. The party high command will decide on his offer. A new legislative group leader will be chosen on Tuesday, and discussions regarding the state chief's post will also take place. The Congress secured only 16 seats in the 288-member assembly.

LOOK: LaMelo Ball leaps between Tyrese Maxey and Paul George and other pictures of the day in the NBA

HoopsHype: Atlanta Hawks 

NBA: Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors

A general view of the basketball shoes of Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) during the…

A general view of the basketball shoes of Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) during the warmup before a game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.

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NBA: Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors

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Gene Bill Would Let The Genie Out Of The Bottle

Scoop 

Aotearoa New Zealand – Genetically engineered organisms of all kinds must be prevented from being let loose in the environment with no controls, monitoring or public knowledge, says the Soil & Health Association of New Zealand.

Labour grandee who suggested the Proms was not inclusive to lead review of Arts Council - The Telegraph

Top Stories (uk) - Google News (ru) 

  1. Labour grandee who suggested the Proms was not inclusive to lead review of Arts Council  The Telegraph
  2. Margaret Hodge to lead review of regional inequality in the arts  The Guardian
  3. Arts Council England review to avoid ‘debate between excellence and access’  Museums Association
  4. Independent review of ACE’s relevance for '21st century' confirmed by Lisa Nandy  The Stage
  5. Independent review to ensure access to high quality arts and culture in every region  GOV.UK

Meet the CEO of $20 trillion tech company who added most wealth in 2024 after Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Nvidia’s dominance in the AI chip sector has propelled its CEO, Jensen Huang, into the ranks of the world’s wealthiest individuals. Huang’s net worth increased by $76 billion in 2024, totalling $117 billion. The company’s cutting-edge AI technology and soaring stock value have made it one of the most valuable firms globally, with a market capitalisation of $3.53 trillion as of October 2024.