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A Neptune test-shot. Ukrainian government photo Ukraine is developing a “long” version of its ground-launched Neptune cruise missile—one of its main weapons for striking Russian forces deep behind the front line of Russia’s 22-month wider war on Ukraine. The coming of the Long Neptune is good news for advocates of a free Ukraine. Especially considering […]

Ambassador from Australia to the U.S. Kevin Rudd. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) Getty Images The “stabilizing” summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC leaders gathering in San Francisco last month has opened a “small window” between the two for collaboration in the fight against cancer, China policy […]

The 2023 In-Season Tournament has been a major success throughout group play, and the NBA recently … [+] showcased new trophies that will be awarded to its top performers after the knockout round in Las Vegas. NBA With the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament progressing to the quarterfinal stage, the league today introduced four new trophies […]

Topline NBA viewership has climbed in recent weeks as the league’s inaugural In-Season Tournament comes to a close, a much-needed boost for the NBA, which opened the tournament last month in an effort to increase TV ratings and drive ticket sales in the early-season doldrums of the regular season following a year of faltering viewership. […]

Jung Kook (Big Hit Music) Big Hit Music Jung Kook has spent 2023 proving he can produce hit after hit on his own, aside from the many smashes he’s scored as a member of BTS. The singer has been welcomed with open arms on plenty of Billboard charts, but his performance might be most notable […]

Topline Brenda Lee’s holiday classic “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” finally reached the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week, smashing plenty of records for the 78-year-old singer’s 1958 release and dethroning perennial holiday leader, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” in a heated chart battle. Brenda Lee, at 78, […]

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY: Brenda Lee attends the 2023 CMA Awards at … [+] Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage) WireImage More than half a century after it was first released, Brenda Lee’s seasonal smash “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” has finally become a […]

The role of M&A in building technology startups. Can the whole be larger than the parts? getty Startup M&A and roll-ups are predicted to rise in fintech and this already seems to be manifesting. Yet, recent events like Thrasio’s impending bankruptcy offer a cautionary tale. The opportunities, pitfalls and risks of technology M&A are real. […]

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 11: Head coach Mike Norvell of the Florida State Seminoles and … [+] Jordan Travis #13 celebrate after a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 11, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Getty Images I am writing this opinion piece from the perspective […]

Topline A film described as taking a “forensic and darkly comic look” at the election of former Long Island Congressman George Santos is in the works at HBO, Deadline first reported, with the producer of Emmy-winning mega hits “Veep” and “Succession” at the helm. Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is swarmed by media while leaving […]