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High Camp: Zsa Zsa Gabor, the Fabulous Fabulist

VanityFair.com 

“From the start,” writes the oft-married 20th-century icon in her autobiography, One Lifetime Is Not Enough, “I luxuriated in having an audience, making people laugh, in binding them to me by all manner of spells.”

Nickel's Price Plunge: Indonesian Dominance Shakes Global Markets

Oilprice.com 

Via Metal Miner   When the story of global nickel prices is written for 2024, Indonesia and China will undoubtedly be the main characters. This is not only due to the former country’s high production output but also alleged violations of environmental rules and poor labor practices, which Indonesia has consistently denied.  Indonesia is numero uno in global nickel production, accounting for 51% of the world’s total mine production. The country also sits on 42% of total global reserves. Because of this... Читать дальше...

Saudi Arabia Becomes Top Buyer Of Russian Fuel Oil 

Oilprice.com 

Saudi Arabia was the leading buyer of Russian seaborne fuel oil and vacuum gasoil (VGO) exports in November, LSEG data has revealed. According to Reuters calculations based on LSEG data, Russian fuel oil and VGO exports grew  6% month-on-month in November to about 4.26 million metric tons. Asian countries have become top buyers of Russia's fuel oil and VGO ever since the European Union imposed a full embargo on Russian oil products in February 2023. India is no longer the biggest buyer of Russian crude. Читать дальше...

Tottenham forward admits two clubs have sent offers to him – Journalist

TheSpursWeb 

Brazilian journalist Thiago Asmar reveals that he has spoken directly to Richarlison about the possibility of returning to his home country in January, with the... The post Tottenham forward admits two clubs have sent offers to him – Journalist appeared first on Spurs Web.

Billionaire developer charged over asbestos-in-mulch crisis

Sydney Morning Herald 

Developer Arnold Vitocco is among those facing charges brought by the NSW Environment Protection Authority in relation to the asbestos-in-mulch crisis that saw parks, schools and hospitals closed across Sydney this year.

Calgary Herald letters: Good drivers will pay for the bad ones

Calgary Herald 

Re: Photo radar was once a cash cow but not anymore; It can be used as an effective safety tool, Dec. 13 So the UCP wizards are drastically reducing photo radar, likely increasing the frequency of catastrophic accidents. They are also promoting no-fault insurance, restricting the ability to sue and lifting the cap on annual rate […]

Parbhani riots: Youth killed as he was Dalit, says Rahul Gandhi; stop politics, counters Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accuses the police of murdering Dalit youth Somnath Suryavanshi, contesting Maharashtra government's asthma claim. Gandhi, after meeting the deceased's family, demands action against policemen involved. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis denies the allegations, stating an ongoing judicial inquiry.

Odisha: BJD MPs allege difference in state, LS polls voting counts

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

BJD MPs approached India's Election Commission over discrepancies between votes polled and counted during Odisha's simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections. They highlighted significant variances in voting percentages and discrepancies in polling data, requesting an investigation for clarification without directly blaming EVMs.

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Techdirt 

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