Warren Buffett surprised shareholders by announcing his intent to retire as Berkshire Hathaway CEO by year's end, naming Greg Abel as his successor. Abel, a 25-year Berkshire veteran currently overseeing non-insurance operations, will now lead the $865 billion conglomerate.
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Anticipating Coldplay’s concert in Ahmedabad in January 2025, the District Child Protection Unit mandates that children must not be used in performances or allowed entry without ear protection. This notice follows concerns raised about potential harm from high sound levels. Previous similar actions include modifying Diljit Dosanjh's concert content to protect children.
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Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh admitted on social media that slapping S Sreesanth during the 2008 IPL season was a mistake. The incident, which occurred after a match between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians, led to Harbhajan's suspension and an 11-match ban.
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US President Donald Trump is convening a historic crypto summit at the White House, welcoming cryptocurrency executives and investors. Trump recently signed an executive order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve funded through seized cryptocurrency assets, indicating a significant policy shift aimed at boosting the US's cryptocurrency sector. Trump aims to make the US a global crypto leader.
Former President Donald Trump mocked Chris Christie amidst reports of mysterious drone sightings. Trump shared an AI-generated meme of Christie receiving a McDonald's Happy Meal via drone, reigniting their feud. The meme, posted on Truth Social, also included Trump's demand for government transparency on the drone issue, threatening to shoot them down.
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