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Board ready to advise shareholders Warner Bros Discovery plans to recommend shareholders reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4bn takeover bid. Reports say the board could issue guidance as early as Wednesday. Executives cite major strategic and financial risks. They argue the offer lacks clarity and long-term stability. Paramount claims its bid exceeds a $72bn agreement Warner Bros struck with Netflix. That deal covers film and streaming assets. Paramount presents its offer as superior. Warner Bros executives strongly dispute that claim. Financing concerns at the forefront Warner Bros plans to highlight funding risks as a key reason for rejection, according to the Financial…

Louvre employees closed the Paris museum on Monday, protesting working conditions and other grievances.Labour leaders said 400 staff voted unanimously to strike for the day.Strikers blocked the iconic glass pyramid with flags, banners, and placards. The Louvre posted an update online, confirming an exceptional closure and promising refunds to ticket holders.Officials did not immediately clarify whether the strike would extend beyond one day.The museum normally closes on Tuesdays, giving staff time to meet again Wednesday to decide next steps. Visitors express frustration and understanding Tourists arriving at the museum faced disappointment and frustration.Lindsey Hall, from Sacramento, California, said she had…

The first new treatments for gonorrhoea in decades have been approved in the US, raising hopes of a breakthrough against drug-resistant strains as global cases surge to more than 82 million a year. Health officials have warned that resistance to existing antibiotics has risen sharply, prompting the World Health Organization to label gonorrhoea a “priority pathogen”. Surveillance data shows resistance to key treatments such as ceftriaxone and cefixime has increased markedly since 2022. Two new antibiotics, zoliflodacin and gepotidacin, were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration this month. Zoliflodacin, sold as Nuzolvence, was shown in trials to cure…

Law school enrollment in the United States has reached its highest level in 13 years, signaling a renewed interest in legal education and careers in public service. First-year student numbers grew by 8%, marking a significant rebound after years of modest growth. Experts attribute the surge to increased political engagement among young Americans. Many students are motivated by current social, political, and legal issues, including civil rights, public policy, and justice reform. Law schools report that applicants are showing strong interest in programs that prepare them for impactful careers in government, advocacy, and nonprofit work. The rise in enrollment also…

US President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion defamation lawsuit over an edited version of his January 2021 speech. He filed the case in Florida, accusing the UK public broadcaster of defamation and trade practices violations, according to court documents. The organisation apologised last month for the edit but rejected compensation demands and denied any legal basis for defamation. Trump’s legal team said editors deliberately altered his words. The lawsuit described the edit as malicious and deceptive, intended to harm his reputation. The broadcaster has not yet responded publicly. Documentary broadcast triggers legal action Trump announced plans to sue…

The US company behind the Roomba robot vacuum has filed for bankruptcy protection and agreed to be taken over by one of its Chinese suppliers, after years of falling profits and rising competition. iRobot, which pioneered consumer robot vacuums in the early 2000s, said it had entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in Delaware as part of a restructuring deal with Picea Robotics. A subsidiary of Picea, one of iRobot’s main suppliers, will acquire the company. The US-listed firm has struggled since the pandemic, hit by supply chain disruptions and an influx of cheaper rivals. Earlier this month, iRobot warned it…

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim admits the team is underperforming. He says criticism from former players is natural at a club like United. Amorim accepts responsibility for results. He believes the squad should have collected more points. United face Monday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth under pressure. A win would keep them inside the top six for a second consecutive week. That outcome has been rare this season. Inconsistent Results Expose Broader Problems United last managed consecutive weeks in the top six late in the 2023-24 season. That run ended with a heavy defeat at Crystal Palace. The loss…

A review published in The Journal of Psychiatric Research found that psychedelic treatments, specifically psilocybin, show promise in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), while cannabis has little effect. Dr. Michael Van Ameringen and his team reviewed existing evidence and concluded that psilocybin, which impacts the brain’s default mode network, is more effective than cannabinoids, which activate CB1 receptors but fail to provide lasting relief. Psychedelic clinical trials encourage patients to confront their OCD deeply, a method that contrasts with cannabis’ short-term relief. Preliminary results from trials suggest psilocybin helps reduce OCD symptoms and provides valuable insights into compulsive behaviors. However, legal…

Disaster, catastrophe, nightmare. Hollywood’s creative workforce describes Warner Bros’ collapse in stark terms. The once-powerful studio now faces a breakup or acquisition. Netflix and Paramount Skydance are locked in a fierce struggle. The industry braces for job losses and uncertainty. Warner Bros’ decline hits an already fragile entertainment sector. A historic production slump has battered film and television. The studio’s potential disappearance threatens thousands of jobs. It also removes a major buyer for new films and TV projects. For decades, Warner Bros shaped global cinema. The studio produced Casablanca, Goodfellas, Batman, and Harry Potter. Many workers fear its cultural legacy…

Gunmen opened fire at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing ten people, including one attacker. More than a dozen people suffered injuries. A Hanukkah event drew roughly 2,000 participants when the attack began. Authorities continue investigating the shooters’ motives. New South Wales Police confirmed the death toll and identified one of the dead as a gunman. They said another suspected shooter remains in critical condition. Witnesses described terrified crowds and dozens of injured victims lying on the ground. Blood covered parts of the beach and surrounding streets. Authorities and leaders respond to unfolding crisis Prime Minister Anthony Albanese posted a written statement…