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ReutersMon, Dec 15
US prosecutor accuses Wisconsin judge of helping migrant evade arrest
CryptopolitanMon, Dec 15
Ripple partners with Wormhole to begin testing on various blockchains
ReutersMon, Dec 15
Law firms Winston & Strawn, Taylor Wessing to merge in latest transatlantic deal
ReutersMon, Dec 15
U.S. has offered Ukraine considerable security guarantees, Merz says
The Motley FoolMon, Dec 15
Alphabet Is Preparing Its Death Blow to Cable TV as We Know It
ReutersMon, Dec 15
Massachusetts man convicted of murdering wife before searching how to 'dispose of a body'
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US prosecutor accuses Wisconsin judge of helping migrant evade arrest
Judge accused of obstructing planned ICE arrestTensions over Trump immigration enforcement policy in focusJudge Dugan's defense claims she acted responsibly By Diana Novak Jones and Andrew Goudsward MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Dec 15 (Reuters) - A U.S. prosecutor on Monday told a jury that a Wiscon...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Cryptocurrencies
Ripple partners with Wormhole to begin testing on various blockchains
Ripple, the payments-focused blockchain firm, has announced the expansion of its US dollar-backed stablecoin (RLUSD) into Ethereum layer-2 (L2) blockchains, including Optimism, Coinbase’s Base, Kraken’s Ink, and Uniswap’s Unichain. In a press release, the crypto firm announced that it is taking a significant step toward a multi-chain future with the launch of its stablecoin on […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Dec 15
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Law firms Winston & Strawn, Taylor Wessing to merge in latest transatlantic deal
By Sara Merken NEW YORK, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing said on Monday that they expect to combine in May 2026, adding to a wave of major transatlantic law firm tie-ups.The deal unites Chicago-founded Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing’s UK business, creating a gl...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
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U.S. has offered Ukraine considerable security guarantees, Merz says
BERLIN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The chance of a real peace process around the Ukraine war is now closer than at any time since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, adding that the U.S. had offered "considerable" security guarantees. "What the ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Stocks
Alphabet Is Preparing Its Death Blow to Cable TV as We Know It
Key PointsAlphabet’s YouTube TV will soon be rolling out several different genres of skinny cable-television bundles.This is a strategic shift that studios and cable channels have been especially hoping to avoid.Alphabet can afford to offer these bundles because it doesn’t necessarily need them to t...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 15
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Massachusetts man convicted of murdering wife before searching how to 'dispose of a body'
By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - A Massachusetts man whose wife disappeared nearly three years ago on New Year's Day was convicted on Monday of murdering her, with jurors rejecting his claim that she died suddenly in their home before he began searching online for "dismemberment...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall St indexes subdued as investors position for busy week of data
Indexes: Dow off 0.07%, S&P 500 flat, Nasdaq slips 0.19%IRobot tanks after filing for bankruptcy Key jobs, inflation reports due this weekHassett's Fed candidacy opposed, CNBC reportsBy Johann M Cherian and Shashwat Chauhan Dec 15 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes were subdued in...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Stocks
European stocks recover, banks lead; ECB decision, US data in focus
Zelenskiy, US envoys, and European leaders meeting in BerlinSanofi falls as it expects a delayed FDA decision on the drugArgenx down after halt to eye disease studies for efgartigimodBy Ragini Mathur and Purvi Agarwal Dec 15 (Reuters) - European shares ended higher on Monday in broad-based gains ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Cryptocurrencies
Why XRP Isn’t Reacting to Major Institutional and Regional Developments
XRP has spent the past several weeks moving sideways around the $2.00 level, even as headlines around Ripple and the broader XRP ecosystem continue to stack up. Related Reading: Dogecoin Holds Demand Zone Above $0.13, What A Bounce Would Do From a $300 million venture fund expansion into South Korea...NewsBTC
Mon, Dec 15
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Olympics-LA28 to open ticket draw on Jan. 14 with seats from $28
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES, Dec 15 (Reuters) - LA28 said on Monday that fans will be able to register starting January 14 for a random ticket draw covering all Olympic sports at the Los Angeles Games with organizers promising at least 1 million tickets priced at $28.Registration via the LA28 tic...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Cryptocurrencies
XRP Supply On Crypto Exchanges Shrinks – Here’s How Much Is Left
The price of XRP may be declining as volatility extends, but a lot of the leading altcoin has been observed leaving cryptocurrency exchanges at a rapid rate. With the token heavily leaving exchanges during the bearish phase, this raises the possibility of an anticipated supply shock. Is An XRP Suppl...Bitcoinist
Mon, Dec 15
Commodities
Kenya signs $311 mln power lines deal with Africa fund, Indian firm
NAIROBI, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Kenya on Monday signed an agreement for the investment of $311 million in the construction of two high-voltage electricity transmission lines with a pan-African infrastructure fund and PowerGrid Corporation of India, the finance ministry said.The East African nation has t...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
Commodities
USDOT issues energy emergency in Northeast US due to propane shortage
Dec 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Transportation has declared a regional emergency for Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania due to cold weather and a power outage at a Pennsylvania gas refinery that disrupted the flow of propane.The declaration, made on Friday, allows carriers hau...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
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Olympics-Short rinks cut no ice with NHL players, including McDavid
NHL players unfazed by smaller Olympic rinksIIHF says rink size differences are insignificantPlayers prioritize ice quality over rink dimensionsBy Frank PingueTORONTO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Canadian standout Connor McDavid and a number of his NHL peers are not concerned that the ice rinks for the 2026...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
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European drone wall, other 'flagship' defence projects at risk in EU power struggle
By Andrew Gray and Lili Bayer BRUSSELS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The future of proposed EU “flagship” defence projects - including a counter-drone system initially called a drone wall - is in doubt as European Union leaders plan to snub a call to endorse them at a summit in Brussels next week. The...Reuters
Mon, Dec 15
