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Merger talks between Honda and Nissan have collapsed after the firms failed to agree on a multi-billion dollar tie-up deal.The Japanese car makers aimed to combine their businesses to fight back against competition from rival firms, especially in China.Speaking in December, Honda’s chief executive Toshihiro Mibe said a deal with Nissan would combat “the rise of Chinese power”.Joining forces would have created a new motor industry giant alongside Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors and Ford.It would also have provided Nissan, which for a while was Japan’s second largest car company, with crucial relief following years of slowing sales and turmoil involving…

Bitcoin banks are going to happen. We already have a few of them. We’re going to have more of them. Existing legacy banks are going to start offering services. New banks are going to be founded around Bitcoin. This is completely unavoidable at this point. Bitcoin doesn’t scale. Even absent that, people value other services that inherently require other parties. Debt being the chief one. This is an inescapable reality. Even if we could snap our fingers and roll out every well specified opcode and covenant proposal at once, it would still take a lot of time to begin building…

As the lawsuits keep piling up against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul has seemingly filed a suit of his own.The star, who is currently facing allegations of rape, sexual assault and sex trafficking, has filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal and Peacock over their new documentary ‘Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy’. The lawsuit was filed in New York State Court on Wednesday, February 12 against the makers of the documentary, which explores allegations against him.“For nearly a century, NBC has been a trusted name in news, a leader in broadcasting important stories to citizens who…

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A general view of the Centurion cricket ground during the SA20 playoffs. (Image: TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Johannesburg:SA20 league commissioner Graeme Smith and the various ambassadors such as AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis and Allan Donald have no hesitation in accepting that Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest T20 league in the world. And it is an accurate statement in a lot of metrics – viewership, fan attendance, prize money, salaries, revenues and in the intangibles such as attracting the best local and international talent.IPL even has the capacity – and the might – to ensure that no other T20…

UPSC IES/ISS Exam 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has started accepting online applications for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Exam 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website upsc.gov.in until March 4, 2025. A correction window will be available from March 5 to 11, 2025 for applicants to make necessary modifications.UPSC IES, ISS Exam 2025: Vacancy detailsThe recruitment drive aims to fill 47 vacancies, with 12 positions for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and 35 for the Indian Statistical Service (ISS).How to apply for UPSC IES, ISS 2025:Step 1: Visit the official…

Meme coins are becoming very popular in the crypto world. They are fun, unpredictable, and often linked to internet trends or celebrities. But do they count as securities? Hester Peirce, head of the SEC’s crypto task force, says they probably do not. In an interview with Bloomberg, Peirce was asked about Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, launching their own Solana meme coins, TRUMP and MELANIA. She said these types of coins likely do not fall under SEC regulation. “Many people are launching meme coins right now,” Peirce said. “But most of them probably don’t belong under the SEC’s current…

Plus: Hester Peirce threw a curveball on memecoins GM. We’re the juicer of crypto – squeezing out the insights so you don’t have to do the heavy lifting. ⚖️ Hester Peirce says that memecoins don’t fall under the jurisdiction of the SEC. 🍋 News drops: OpenSea’s NFT airdrop rumors, Jerome Powell’s statement on CBDCs + more 🍍 Market flavor today Ay, red is also a cute color, right?… Right?… 😃 … 🙂 … 😐. Everyone’s panicking over the latest US inflation data: Basically, although inflation ain’t a torch, it surely is on fire. Matter of fact, this is the hottest…

The first U.S. CPI report of 2025 came in hotter than expected, with headline inflation rising 0.5% in January after December’s 0.4% increase. This pushed the year-over-year rate up to 3.0% from 2.9%. Core CPI, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, climbed 0.4% for the month and 3.3% annually, suggesting underlying price pressures remain stubborn. Link to the official U.S. CPI Report (January 2025) Details from the report gave clues on what may have driven January’s increase: Shelter costs rose 0.4%, accounting for nearly a third of the monthly gain Energy jumped 1.1% as gasoline prices increased 1.8%…

While cupid’s arrow shouldn’t be aimed anywhere near the workplace, there are some fun and appropriate ways to celebrate this holiday of love. From small gestures of gratitude to team-building activities to sweet treats, you have plenty of options to make Valentine’s Day a positive and inclusive celebration at work. Here are some great ideas to spread love, cheer, and perhaps some dessert in the office this Valentine’s Day.Some view this holiday as cringe-worthy, but there are a lot of positive ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day that not only inspire your fellow co-workers but also do good in the community.…