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Directors prepare message for investors Warner Bros Discovery plans to urge shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4bn takeover bid. Reports say directors could issue guidance as early as Wednesday. The board sees serious risks in the proposal. Executives believe the bid creates uncertainty for investors and staff. Paramount argues its offer surpasses a $72bn agreement Warner Bros reached with Netflix. That deal covers film and streaming operations. Paramount calls its proposal superior in value. Warner Bros leaders reject that claim. Deal funding sparks concern Warner Bros plans to cite financing worries as a key reason for rejection, according to the…
Americans are traveling more than ever in 2025, with a new survey showing that U.S. travelers spent over $2,000 on personal trips this year. Many explored multiple new destinations, signaling a strong appetite for leisure travel and cultural experiences. The survey highlights a continued rebound in domestic and international travel following previous years of disruption. Travelers reported visiting cities, national parks, and popular tourist spots, while also seeking unique experiences and off-the-beaten-path destinations. Strong consumer confidence is driving this growth. Respondents indicated they plan to travel even more in 2026, reflecting optimism about financial stability and a desire to make…
Louvre employees shut the museum on Monday to protest poor working conditions and staff shortages.Union leaders said 400 workers voted unanimously to strike for the day.Striking staff blocked the glass pyramid entrance with banners, flags, and placards.The museum posted a notice online saying it closed “exceptionally” and promised ticket refunds.Officials did not clarify whether the strike might continue beyond Monday.The Louvre normally closes on Tuesdays, giving staff a chance to meet Wednesday to decide next steps. Visitors express disappointment amid closures Tourists arriving at the museum expressed frustration over the sudden strike.Lindsey Hall, visiting from Sacramento, California, said she had…
The first new treatments for gonorrhoea in decades have been approved in the US, raising hopes of tackling the growing threat of drug-resistant strains of the infection. Gonorrhoea causes more than 82 million infections worldwide each year, with cases rising sharply in Europe and at record levels in England. Resistance to existing frontline antibiotics has increased significantly, prompting the World Health Organization to classify the disease as a priority pathogen. Two new drugs have now been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration. Zoliflodacin, marketed as Nuzolvence, was approved on 12 December, while gepotidacin received approval a day earlier…
US President Donald Trump has filed a five-billion-dollar defamation lawsuit over an edited version of his January 2021 speech. He filed the case in Florida. He accused the UK public broadcaster of defamation and trade practices violations. Court documents outline the claims in detail. The organisation apologised for the edit last month. It rejected demands for financial compensation. It also denied any legal basis for a defamation claim. Trump’s legal team accused editors of deliberately altering his words. The lawsuit claimed the changes were malicious and deceptive. It argued the edit aimed to damage Trump’s reputation. The broadcaster has not…
The US robot vacuum manufacturer iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and agreed to be taken over by a subsidiary of its Chinese supplier, Picea Robotics. Best known for launching the Roomba in the early 2000s, the US-listed company has struggled in recent years amid supply chain disruptions, falling demand after the pandemic and competition from cheaper rivals. Earlier this month, iRobot warned it could face bankruptcy. Under the restructuring deal, Picea will acquire the company, which iRobot said would strengthen its finances and allow it to continue operating. Chief executive Gary Cohen said the combination of iRobot’s…
St. John’s has found new energy at a key moment in the season. The change starts on the defensive end. Forward Zuby Ejiofor has played a central role in the team’s recent success, leading a clear shift in effort, focus, and results. Over the past few games, St. John’s defense has tightened. Opponents are finding fewer open shots and fewer easy points. The team has forced tough looks, limited second chances, and controlled the pace. Ejiofor’s presence has been a major reason for that improvement. Ejiofor brings physical strength and quick instincts. He protects the paint, contests shots, and closes…
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim admits the team does not meet required standards. He says criticism from former players feels inevitable at a club like United. Amorim accepts blame for current results. He says the team should have more points. United head into Monday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth under pressure. A win would keep them inside the top six for a second straight week. That achievement has proved rare this season. Rare Stability Highlights Deeper Problems United last managed consecutive top-six weeks late in the 2023-24 season. That run ended with a heavy defeat at Crystal Palace. The…
A new review suggests psychedelic treatments such as psilocybin may help people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), while cannabis shows little evidence of lasting benefit. The review, led by Dr Michael Van Ameringen of McMaster University and published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, examined alternative treatments for OCD, a condition for which 40–60% of patients gain limited relief from standard therapies. After analysing published studies and preliminary data, researchers found stronger evidence supporting psychedelics than cannabinoids like THC or CBD. Psilocybin appears to affect the brain’s default mode network, which is linked to rumination and is overactive in OCD.…
Disaster, catastrophe, nightmare. Hollywood’s creative workers use extreme language to describe Warner Bros’ collapse. The once-powerful studio now faces a breakup or full takeover. Netflix and Paramount Skydance are closing in. The industry braces for renewed turmoil and further job losses. Warner Bros’ decline hits at the worst possible moment. A historic production slump already grips film and television. The studio’s potential loss threatens thousands of livelihoods. It also removes a major buyer for new film and series ideas. For decades, Warner Bros defined global cinema. The studio produced Casablanca, Goodfellas, Batman, and Harry Potter. Many workers now fear that…