Lucy Clarke-Billings BBC News Reuters Tal Shoham was released after being kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October, 2023 Hamas has released six more hostages held in Gaza, in exchange for 602 Palestinian prisoners to be freed later on Saturday. The released hostages included four kidnapped during the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel –
In an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, the Vatican Secretary of State says the only matters of concern are the Pope’s health, his recovery, and his return to the Vatican. The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith also says news of calls for the Pope to resign is unfounded.
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In Brief Posted: 8:55 AM PST · February 22, 2025 Image Credits:Tesla The General Services Administration, the agency that manages buildings owned by the federal government, is planning to shut down its entire network of electric vehicle chargers, according to a report in The Verge. The GSA reportedly operates a network of hundreds of EV
Warren Buffett wrote in his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A; BRK.B) shareholders that despite the conglomerate’s record cash haul, the “substantial majority” of their money is in equities. Berkshire, which on Saturday reported fourth-quarter operating earnings that surged more than 70% year-over-year to $14.53 billion, ended 2024 with a record $334.2 billion in cash, cash equivalents
Key Takeaways Salesforce plans to report fourth-quarter results after the closing bell Wednesday. A majority of analysts tracked by Visible Alpha have a “buy” or equivalent rating on Salesforce stock, anticipating AI-driven gains. Analysts say the company’s Agentforce has seen early momentum since its September launch. Salesforce (CRM) is expected to report fourth-quarter results after
The targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December became a turning point in the public’s growing frustration with the health insurance industry. People began sharing stories online about how insurers denied them coverage, upending their lives. “In the aftermath of the killing of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, we have seen a nationwide conversation
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