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Rep. Byron Donalds makes his move for a potential gubernatorial bid in 2026

January 16, 2025

Priyanka Chopra expresses heartbreak over LA wildfires, urges support for victims
The devastating Los Angeles wildfires have wreaked havoc across the region, leaving destruction in their wake and forcing over 130,000 people to flee their homes. Priyanka Chopra, who owns a house in the city, shared her sorrow and solidarity with those affected, taking to Instagram to express her heartbreak. Posting before-and-after pictures of Los Angeles,…
Balochistan govt issues show cause notices to 29 doctors, others
Balochistan govt issues show cause notices to 29 doctors, others QUETTA: The Balochistan government has decided to take strict departmental action against the doctors, pharmacists and paramedical staff involved in illegal strike and forced closure of hospitals. According to Provincial Health Minister Bakht Mohammad Kakar, show-cause notices have been issued to 29 doctors and pharmacists.…
Ben Affleck engages with police, FBI amid neighborhood tensions
Ben Affleck engages with police, FBI amid neighborhood tensions Ben Affleck was seen in a heated exchange with police. This happened outside his Brentwood home after an FBI visit. He appeared frustrated as he gestured during the conversation. Ben Affleck was seen in a heated exchange with police outside his Brentwood home, hours after a visit…
TSMC logs record profit in Q4 but U.S. plant expected to hit margins
TAIPEI — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. on Thursday reported a record net profit of 374.68 billion New Taiwan dollars ($11.3 billion) for the fourth quarter, up 57% on the year thanks to strong demand for AI chips, though the company faces various headwinds in 2025, including new overseas plants weighing on margins and tighter U.S.…
3rd round of talks between PTI, govt to be held today
3rd round of talks between PTI, govt to be held today ISLAMABAD: The third round of talks between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) will be held today. The meeting will be held at Parliament House, which will be chaired by Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. In the meeting, PTI will present its demands in…
Dutch startup Shift plans to build $250M ‘world wonder’ to inspire climate action
Shift, a social enterprise founded by Dutch tech entrepreneur Don Ritzen, has announced its ambitious plans to construct a massive landmark designed to inspire action on climate change. Shift aims to attract 1 million annual visitors to the “New World Wonder,” which it estimates will cost up to $250mn. The startup plans to build the…
New petrol price in Pakistan
New petrol price in Pakistan – Janu 16 The government of Pakistan has announced a Rs3.47 per litre increase in petrol prices for the second half of Janu 2025, bringing the new price to Rs256.13 per litre. High-speed diesel (HSD) prices have also been raised by Rs2.61, bringing the new rate to Rs260.95 per litre.…
Synthesia becomes UK’s biggest GenAI firm with $2.1B valuation
Synthesia has claimed the crown of Britain’s biggest GenAI company after raising $180mn at a $2.1bn valuation. The London-based business generates lifelike avatars for video content. Enterprises use the software to produce training content and corporate communications. The tech has made Synthesia a leader in the burgeoning synthetic media industry. According to the startup, over…