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Some stuff I am reading today morning: Gold surges to 1.37 Lakh/10g (Rediff) INR hits record low of 90.72/$ (HT) Bitcoin resumes slide (Yahoo) Maruti’s EV push (BT) Company: Endurance Technologies (Forbes) The Bond market will not be fooled (AP) Timing the Golden rotation (DR) The Concentration Bears are wrong (Josh Brown) Ukrainian drones neutralize Russian submarine (Reuters) US could win the AI battle but lose the war (FT) Discover more from Alpha Ideas Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Hobart Hurricanes host Sydney Thunder in the third match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 at Bellerive Oval on December 16, marking an early clash between a confident home side and a motivated visitor seeking redemption. As defending champions, the Hurricanes boast a well-rounded squad under Nathan Ellis‘ captaincy, blending Matthew Wade‘s seasoned wicketkeeping with explosive finishers like Tim David and the pace firepower of Riley Meredith and Chris Jordan. Their home record at Bellerive, where batting first succeeds 56% of the time amid flattening pitches and sea breezes, gives them a tactical edge, especially with spinners Rehan Ahmed and…

Ruben Amorim was left hugely disappointed with Manchester United’s thrilling 4-4 draw against Bournemouth in the Premier League. The Red Devils led three times in a dramatic game at Old Trafford, in which they dominated much of the game with 24 shots and nine on target. Matheus Cunha thought he had scored the winner late on but Eli Kroupi Junior’s late goal saw the Cherries hit back and take a share of the spoils – extending United’s winless run at home to three games. The Red Devils boss told BBC Sport: “It’s really disappointing. We are really disappointed. Crazy game.…

Will the Pittsburgh Penguins look at flipping Brett Kulak? NHL Network: Elliotte Friedman on the Pittsburgh Penguins taking defenseman Brett Kulak in the Tristan Jarry-Stuart Skinner trade with the Edmonton Oilers, and what it may mean for his future. ** NHLRumors.com transcription “The other thing here, Jamison (Coyle), is. I’d said a week ago, I didn’t know if this trade could happen because Pittsburgh was not willing to retain. I initially, I think one of the things that changed, Jamison, was, I’m not sure Pittsburgh was willing to take Kulak at the beginning, but they did, and that changed the…

Chris BaraniukTechnology ReporterMVV EnergieMVV Energie is building the world’s most powerful heat pump systemsThe pipe that will supply the heat pump, drawing water from the River Rhine in Germany, is so big that you could walk through it, fully upright, I’m told.”We plan to take 10,000 litres per second,” says Felix Hack, project manager at MVV Environment, an energy company, as he describes the 2m diameter pipes that will suck up river water in Mannheim, and then return it once heat from the water has been harvested.In October, parent firm MVV Energie announced its plan to build what could be…

President Donald Trump said he’ll review the case of Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, as questions mount over the federal conviction of the Bitcoin privacy software developer.  When asked about Rodriguez’s upcoming prison sentence, Trump said, “I’ve heard about it. I’ll look at it.” “I don’t know anything about it,” President Trump said. “But we’ll take a look.”  Rodriguez publicly acknowledged Trump’s sentiment, tweeting “Your continued noise is working. Thank you to everyone pushing @realDonaldTrump to pardon Bill and me. Let’s get this over the line. #pardonsamourai” Rodriguez, along with co-founder William “Bill” Hill, was convicted of conspiracy to…

‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’, directed by Anukalp Goswami and led by Kapil Sharma, witnessed a steep drop in collections on its first Monday at the box office. According to early estimates reported by Sacnilk, the comedy sequel earned around Rs 90 lakh in India net on Day 4, slipping below the Rs 1 crore mark. While weekday declines are expected, trade observers note that the fall is significant for a film that has struggled to build strong momentum since its release.‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’ box office collection Day 4The film opened with Rs 1.85 crore on Day 1,…

By Taylor Bell, updated December 15, 2025 In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, Initial DEX Offerings (IDOs) have become a popular way for new projects to raise funds while offering early investors significant profit potential. Unlike traditional ICOs or IEOs, IDOs are launched on decentralized exchanges, providing instant liquidity and wider access. For investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities, focusing on IDOs with low market cap and high potential is a strategy worth exploring. Understanding Low Market Cap IDOs A project’s market capitalization, or market cap, is calculated by multiplying its current token price by the total supply of tokens.…

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta shakes hands with footballer Lionel Messi (ANI Photo/Naveen Sharma) Delhi’s worsening air quality cast a shadow over Lionel Messi’s farewell appearance in India, as a section of the crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium voiced its anger at the political leadership even while welcoming the global football icon. As Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stepped onto the stage on Monday to receive Messi during the final leg of the GOAT India Tour, chants of “AQI, AQI” rang out from parts of the stands. The reaction came amid hazardous pollution levels in the national capital, with the…

Yale University implements heightened security measures and ID access for most buildings following weekend shootings at Brown University and a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. Yale University announced increased campus security and expanded ID access at multiple buildings and gate entrances following weekend shootings at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia. The announcement was made in an email from Yale Head of Public Safety Duane Lovello to the university community on Sunday, December 15, according to the Yale Daily News.At Brown University, two students were killed and nine others hospitalized during a Saturday final…