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When Sir Chris Hoy revealed a year ago that he had received the devastating news of a terminal diagnosis of prostate cancer, what was actually more touching was his smile and zest for life. That’s when he decided to fight cancer and live life to the fullest. Two years after her diagnosis, Hui remains an inspirational character. Sir Chris is an active advocate of new treatments and medicines, as well as a visible spokesperson for awareness, funding and research. Speaking to Sky Sports about his recent recovery from a broken leg sustained on an outing on his favorite bike, Hoy…
Military advances by Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces in southern Yemen mark an important turning point in the country’s political and military conflict.The latest fighting is between the STC and Yemen’s internationally recognized government, known as the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) and led by Rashad al-Alimi. The irony here is that the STC, led by Aidars al-Zubaidi, is also a member of the Yemeni PLC. However, the relationship between the two groups is unstable and sometimes chaotic.Recommended stories list of two itemsend of listThe Yemeni government has condemned the STC’s recent military advances and land grabs across the south, labeling…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 18, 2025.Brendan McDiarmid | Reutersof Dow Jones Industrial Average Stocks hit new highs on Thursday as investors exited high-flying tech stocks following Oracle’s results, even as the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cuts boosted the U.S. stock market earlier.The Dow Jones Industrial Average (30 stocks) rose 431 points (0.9%) to a new all-time high, backed by rising stock prices. visa Bank of America shares after name change. wide market S&P500 Although it decreased by 0.3%, Nasdaq Composite It pulled back 0.9%. oracle Shares fell 13% after the…
walt disney company The $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI will be a “gateway” into artificial intelligence and will have a significant long-term impact on Disney’s business, Disney CEO Bob Iger said Thursday on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street.”“We want to be a part of what Sam is building, what his team is building,” Iger said. “I think this is a good investment for the company.”Disney on Thursday announced an investment in OpenAI as part of a deal that will allow users to create AI videos using copyrighted characters on the startup’s app Sora. More than 200 characters, including Mickey…
Everything you need to know ahead of the World Darts Championship 2026 including the key dates, format, prize money, and who can challenge Luke Littler…The 33rd PDC World Darts Championship takes place from Thursday December 11 to Saturday January 3, live on Sky Sports. There is action every day from Alexandra Palace apart from Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Littler beat Van Gerwen to claim the Sid Waddell trophy for the first time Full schedule at Alexandra Palace from December 11 – January 3Thursday December…
Many involved in negotiations to end Israel’s genocidal war in the Gaza Strip and begin rebuilding it breathed a collective sigh of relief when it was announced that former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, one of the most polarizing figures in international diplomacy, had been removed from the proposed “peace commission” tasked with overseeing the transition phase of the strip. The announcement comes at a sensitive time as negotiations enter a second phase, focusing on the security and economic arrangements needed to stabilize the Strip and begin reconstruction efforts.United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, adopted on November 17, 2025, is…
Spoor was founded in 2021 with the goal of using computer vision to reduce the impact of wind turbines on local bird populations. Now, the startup has proven its technology works and is also seeing demand from wind farms and other sectors. Spoor, based in Oslo, Norway, has built software that uses computer vision to track and identify bird populations and movement patterns. The software can detect birds within a radius of 2.5 kilometers (approximately 1.5 miles) and works with commercially available high-resolution cameras. Wind farm operators can use this information to better plan wind farm locations and better navigate…
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thursday that the United States should focus on admitting immigrants to help grow the economy as the White House issues long-awaited “gold card” visas.”We’re the only major country that just allows people from other countries to come into the country without vetting them and determining whether they’re really going to help the American economy,” Lutnick said Thursday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.””Let’s bring in the best of the best,” he said. “Let’s help them grow America and build America. Why do we have to take in people who are below average? It just makes no sense.”Lutnick…
After the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark borrowing rate by 25 basis points, CNBC’s Jim Cramer shared several stocks he thinks are solid buys in the current economic environment. “Even though current economic data is uncertain, the Fed remains in easing mode, so we’re still siding with the bulls,” he said. “That means you don’t have to fight the Fed when you buy stocks.”The central bank lowered interest rates as members were divided on the decision. Some feared rate cuts would accelerate inflation, while others believed they were necessary to strengthen the job market. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said that…
US President Donald Trump said the US seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela’s coast has sent oil prices soaring and further escalated tensions with Caracas.”We just seized a tanker off the coast of Venezuela. A large tanker, a very large tanker, the largest tanker ever, and there are actually other things going on,” Trump said Wednesday.Recommended stories 1 list of itemsend of listThe Venezuelan government called the move an act of “international piracy” and “blatant theft.”This comes as the United States expands its military operations in the region, carrying out airstrikes against at least 21 vessels suspected of…