Amazon has submitted a bid to buy TikTok's US operations from ByteDance, but the White House is reportedly not considering it seriously. Meanwhile, President Trump is poised to review other proposals ahead of the app's ban deadline, with alternative plans also under consideration.
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The NFL maintained strong TV ratings in 2024 with 17.5 million viewers per game, despite a slight decline from 2023. Amazon's Thursday Night Football saw an 11% increase. NBC's Sunday Night Football and digital streaming on Peacock grew, while Fox and ESPN saw declines. Netflix's debut on Christmas attracted over 24 million viewers.
A visually impaired man was arrested at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport for smuggling 3.4 crore worth of gold from Dubai. Customs officials intercepted the passenger, discovering 3,995.22 grams of gold hidden under his shirt. His arrest followed the detention of Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was found with 14.2 kg of gold valued at Rs 12.56 crore.
Tesla is set to reveal its first-quarter earnings amidst a challenging period marked by declining stock prices and tariff uncertainties. Investors are keen to know about the company's 2025 sales outlook and potential product roadmap updates.
Avesh Khan's match-winning performance for Lucknow Super Giants was followed by a heartwarming video call with his mother, showcasing the emotional side of cricket. Nicholas Pooran's playful interaction with Avesh's mother, comforting her tears with lighthearted words, highlighted the team's unity and the deep connection between players and their families.
Tesla’s top executives, including Autopilot AI engineer Dhaval Shroff and CEO Elon Musk, express frustration over criticism and protests against the company. Dhaval Shroff criticized former VP candidate Tim Walz for mocking Tesla’s stock price fall, highlighting the hypocrisy of critics. Musk also responded with a comment referencing Vice President JD Vance.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is preparing for a post-NFL career and a future with Taylor Swift. With Swift planning to move to Nashville, Kelce may consider retiring after his contract ends in 2027, especially if the Chiefs win another Super Bowl, to start a family with her in Nashville.
South Korea's acting president, Han Duck-soo, was impeached by lawmakers amid political turmoil after the martial law declaration by suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. The impeachment motion was passed due to Han's refusal to complete Yoon's impeachment process and approve Constitutional Court judges. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will act as president in Han's place.
For the first time since the Delhi assembly's formation in 1993, the city will send members of two different political parties to the Rajya Sabha. With BJP winning 48 seats and AAP securing 22 seats, the BJP will claim two seats while AAP will take one seat in the Upper House.
A joint operation of the SWAT and Surveillance teams led to the killing of wanted criminal Sunny Dayal, involved in a Lucknow bank heist. Dayal, carrying a Rs 25,000 bounty, was killed after an exchange of gunfire in Ghazipur. Police continue to search for other gang members involved in the robbery.