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Syrians Pose Next to Head of Toppled Statue of Hafez al-Assad in Hama

The head of a toppled statue of former Syrian president Hafez al-Assad was seen on the ground of a square in the city of Hama on Friday, December 6, after opposition forces took control of the city.Footage captured by Obada Jbara shows two boys holding Syrian opposition flags, as one of them steps on the head of the statue of Hafez al-Assad – father of the current Syrian regime president, Bashar al-Assad – in Hama’s Assi Square.Footage shared by several news outlets on Thursday reportedly shows people toppling a statue of al-Assad in Hama. Credit: Obada Jbara via Storyful Source: www.yahoo.com

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Thirteen children dead in Mexico due to suspected IV bag contamination

At least 13 children have died in Mexican medical centres due to suspected IV bag contamination, health officials said on Thursday.The exact source of the infections is still under investigation.The children, all under the age of 14, died across three public facilities and one private clinic in Mexico from a blood infection linked to a possible outbreak of Klebsiella oxytoca, a multidrug-resistant bacteria, which was reportedly first detected in November.Of 20 possible cases, the bacteria was ruled out in one case, suspected in four and confirmed in 15 cases. Of the 19 patients, 13 died and the six others are being treated at hospitals, the Associated Press reported.The health ministry in a statement said: "Ongoing analyses are seeking to identify the source of the outbreak and monitoring is being maintained to rule out possible outbreaks in other entities."Mexico's president Claudia […]

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US Supreme Court’s Gorsuch steps away from case after recusal request

By John Kruzel and Andrew ChungWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch will not participate in an environmental case to be argued next week involving a proposed railway in Utah, the court said on Wednesday, a move that followed a call by some Democratic lawmakers for him to recuse over a possible conflict of interest.The one-paragraph announcement made public by a court official came in a letter addressed to lawyers in the case due to be argued next Tuesday. The other eight justices will hear and decide the case.Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inboxSee for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories.Gorsuch decided to withdraw from participating in the case consistent with the code of conduct adopted by the court last year, the statement said, but provided […]

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Full rollout of eVisas set to be postponed after foreign worker warning

The Home Office is set to postpone the rollout of eVisas after problems with the scheme.It comes after human rights campaigners warned that hundreds of thousands of people who have the right to live and work in Britain may not be able to access their new eVisas and prove their immigration status.The Government was due to replace physical biometric residence permits (BRP), which show proof of the right to live, work and claim benefits in Britain, with digital eVisas from the December 31. The proposals were first announced in April, under the previous Tory administration, as a way to “ensure firm control over who comes here to live, work or study, strengthening border security and preventing abuse of the immigration system”.But there has been multiple complaints from applicants who have failed to gain access to the new digital system, sparking […]

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Oil Tanker and Container Ship Collide in Strait of Gibraltar

An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided in the early hours of Tuesday, December 3, in the Strait of Gibraltar, with no injuries or spillage reported.According to Salvamento Maritimo, Spain’s maritime rescue service, the collision occurred between the oil tanker Gloria Maris, with 25 crew members, and the container ship HMM St Petersburg, with 24 crew, around 8.9 miles southeast of Algeciras.“The Maritime Captaincy of Algeciras has ordered the retention of the two vessels and will carry out inspections by the safety inspectors,” Salvamento Maritimo wrote on X.Footage released by Salvamento Maritimo shows damage to the Gloria Maris’s hull.Local media said no spillage or injuries were reported. Credit: Salvamento Maritimo via Storyful Source: www.yahoo.com

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Oil Steadies Ahead of OPEC+ Supply Meeting as Volatility Drops

(Bloomberg) -- Oil was little changed as traders watched for clues on OPEC+’s supply plans ahead of a key meeting this Thursday. Most Read from Bloomberg West Texas Intermediate traded near $68 a barrel after ending modestly higher on Monday, and Brent crude closed below $72, as recent lackluster price action sent a gauge of implied volatility to its lowest in about two months. Traders still expect the producer group to further delay restoring some production due to concerns of a glut next year. Oil initially rose on Monday on signs of a gradual economic recovery in China, the biggest importer, before paring gains as the dollar strengthened, reducing the appeal of commodities. Futures have been trading in a range of a little more than $6 since mid-October, buffeted by geopolitical developments in the Middle East and Russia and the […]

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NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) Set to Unveil RTX 5090 AI-Powered GPUs at CES 2025, Targeting Professionals with Enhanced Performance and Higher Price

We recently compiled a list of the 9 Trending AI Stocks On Latest News and Ratings. In this article, we are going to take a look at where NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) stands against the other trending AI stocks. xAI founder Elon Musk has raised billions in funding for his AI startup in the past few months. Recent comments from the eccentric billionaire suggest that he is planning to launch an AI-powered gaming studio through xAI that will rival the game studios that are owned by massive corporations. He made the remarks in a post on social networking platform X. The startup has ballooned in valuation over the past few years. The Grok developer recently raised $5 billion in new funding, bringing the valuation of the startup to $50 billion, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Read more about […]

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3 Reliable Dividend Stocks Offering Yields Up To 4.7%

Amid a backdrop of record highs in major U.S. indices and geopolitical factors influencing market sentiment, investors are increasingly seeking stability through dividend stocks. In the current climate, reliable dividend stocks can offer consistent income streams and potential for growth, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance risk while benefiting from market gains. Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) 6.99% ★★★★★★ Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) 4.56% ★★★★★★ Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) 4.28% ★★★★★★ CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) 4.62% ★★★★★★ Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) 3.23% ★★★★★★ China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) 4.33% ★★★★★★ Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) 3.94% ★★★★★★ Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) 4.47% ★★★★★★ Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) 5.47% ★★★★★★ Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) 4.92% ★★★★★★ Click here to see the full list of 1963 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener. Let's take a closer look […]

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Analyst’s crypto wishlist for the Trump administration

With the incoming administration only two months away, crypto savants like Benchmark Managing Director & Senior Research Analyst Mark Palmer are focused on how the entire sector could rapidly change. Palmer spoke with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on Opening Bid, touching on his hopes for the kinds of changes the country would see with a new administration. Palmer explained that the foremost expectation is that crypto policing will change. "The SEC under Gary Gensler as commissioner has used what's known as 'regulation by enforcement,' which is a way of saying that they really didn't have a framework through which they were regulating the space... This has been a big problem from the standpoint of institutional adoption because if you're an institutional investor, the last thing you want to do is get involved in an emerging asset class and […]

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