In Zimbabwe, millions choose funeral insurance over pricey medical cover
More Zimbabweans are preparing for death than survival as funeral policies are more popular than health insurance. Image: katsuma tanaka / Unsplash Source: Al Jazeera
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ESPN Valued at $30 Billion As Disney Reveals New Details on NFL Deal
Disney has the right to buy back the NFL’s stake beginning in July 2034, with the league holding an option to acquire more of ESPN. Image: Vlad Alexandru Popa / Pexels Source: Hollywood Reporter
Bitcoin is under pressure after a brutal week. Here’s why
Cryptocurrency markets fell as global equities and precious metals sold off while bitcoin liquidations exacerbated downside moves. Image: Mariia Shalabaieva / Unsplash Source: CNBC
Nvidia shares are down 2% after a report that its OpenAI investment stalled. Here’s what’s happening
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang criticized OpenAI’s business strategy as the chip giant plans to invest up to $100 billion into the AI startup, per reports. Image: BoliviaInteligente / Unsplash Source: CNBC
Hostage Thriller ‘Last Call’ Picked Up by Picture Tree Ahead of EFM Launch as Teaser Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
Picture Tree Intl. has boarded international sales on “Last Call,” a real-time hostage thriller from Tanweer Productions, inspired by true events, and set to launch to international buyers ahead of the European Film Market, including market premiere screenings. The teaser debuts here. Directed by Greek-Egyptian filmmaker Sherif Francis, “Last Call” unfolds on New Year’s Eve…
Bitcoin plummets in value again after week of heavy losses
The world's most popular cryptocurrency has lost about one-third of its value since the start of the year. Image: Traxer / Unsplash Source: Al Jazeera
‘Sholay’ Studio Sippy Films Secures Investment, Repositions as Character IP Company (EXCLUSIVE)
Sippy Films, the Indian production house behind cultural touchstone “Sholay,” is restructuring as a character IP-led studio with backing from Kuberans Tech Ventures Private Limited. The strategic investment, which closed at an undisclosed valuation, positions the studio to expand its library of legacy intellectual properties while developing new original projects. Kuberans is co-founded by Jeet…
White House launches direct-to-consumer drug site TrumpRx. Here’s what to know
It’s still unclear if all patients, particularly those with insurance coverage, will see more cost savings from using that site to buy their medicines. Image: Suzy Brooks / Unsplash Source: CNBC
AstraZeneca is listing in New York, as Big Pharma balances the huge U.S. market with China’s tempting innovation
AstraZeneca announces multibillion dollar investments in China as Big Pharma is increasingly looking east for innovation. Image: Georg Eiermann / Unsplash Source: CNBC
Olivia Dean Wins Grammy for Best New Artist, Champions Immigrants
British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean has won her first Grammy Award for best new artist. A first-time nominee, Dean took to a moment to champion immigrants in her thank you speech at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night, saying ,”I want to say I’m up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant. I…