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Getty ImagesRussia has resumed large-scale missile strikes on Ukraine as it seeks to maximise its military advantageIn a matter of days US President Joe Biden’s administration and Russia have made separate – but significant – moves aimed at influencing the outcome of the war in Ukraine, two months ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.There is a sense of Moscow maximising its gains and of Biden abandoning long-held red lines before Trump seeks to deliver on his claim to end the war in 24 hours.Ukraine has already acted on Biden’s decision to let Kyiv fire first long-range Atacms…

Richard Gere flipped the bird on live television. But he says that it was out of his control. Though Today show drama pales beside reports from GMA behind the scenes, the NBC news program has its moments. On Tuesday, living legend Cher dropped an f-bomb with Hoda Kotb. Now, Richard Gere is flipping off Savannah Guthrie. Whoops? On NBC’s Today show, Richard Gere appeared as a November 20, 2024 guest to discuss his upcoming film. (Image Credit; NBC) Richard Gere flipped the bird on ‘Today’ On the Wednesday, November 20 episode of The Today Show, Richard Gere promoted The Agency,…

Fannie Mae on Wednesday announced that its next version of the Desktop Underwriter (DU) software platform will be available for users on Jan. 11. The platform will feature “enhanced” risk assessment by incorporating new data points, including updated market conditions and loan performance data in its assessment functionality. Fannie Mae said that DU version 12.0 represents “a major update to DU’s credit risk assessment and opens new opportunities for homeownership,” while claiming it will also offer new ways to evaluate borrowers “with thin or no credit” and will offer additional details on rent history and “cash flow assessment.” The new…

OpenAI is one of the most valuable startups in the world, worth around $157 billion.Its CEO, however, was paid a relatively modest five figures at OpenAI in 2023, filings show.Altman’s net worth is estimated to be at least $2 billion.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was paid $76,001 in compensation in 2023 to lead what’s now one of the most valuable startups in the world, the company’s tax filings for the year showed.That represents about a 3.4% increase in pay from 2022, when Altman received $73,546, documents showed.For context, the median household income in San Francisco County, where Altman owns a $27…

These were the key developments on the 1,001st day of the Russia-Ukraine war.Here is the situation on Thursday, November 21: Fighting and weapons Ukraine reportedly fired 12 British Storm Shadow cruise missiles – the latest Western weapon it has been permitted to use on Russian targets – into Russia’s Kursk region, according to pro-Russian Telegram channels. The Ukrainian military said a Russian command post has been “successfully struck” in the town of Gubkin in Russia’s Belgorod region, about 168km (105 miles) from the border with Ukraine. Russian forces have taken control of the settlement of Illinka in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk…

The deal will refund buyers and sellers after the brokerage allegedly failed to disclose to its clients that it had received payments from Home Security of America to advertise HSA’s home warranties. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Real estate brokerage Edina Realty has agreed to pay $3.5 million before the end of the month in order…

Don’t sweat the drop in Palo Alto Networks stock, which came despite a solid beat and raise after Wednesday’s closing bell. The cybersecurity company delivered strong fiscal 2025 first-quarter results, beating estimates on basically every line. It also raised full-year guidance across several key metrics. However, the recently rallying stock fell victim to profit-taking as the new outlook failed to satisfy lofty investor expectations. Revenue for Palo Alto’s quarter ending Oct. 31 increased 14% year over year to $2.14 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.12 billion that was compiled by LSEG. Adjusted earnings per share increased 13% to $1.56,…

Getty ImagesThe Australian government is billing its proposed ban as “world-leading”“I felt really scared to be honest,” says James, describing an incident on Snapchat that left him questioning whether it was safe to go to school.The Australian boy, 12, had had a disagreement with a friend, and one night before bed the boy added him to a group chat with two older teenagers.Almost instantly, his phone “started blowing up” with a string of violent messages.“One of them sounded like he was probably 17,” James tells the BBC. “He sent me videos of him with a machete… he was waving it…

The judge in Diddy’s criminal case is ordering prosecutors to destroy all the materials they obtained from a raid on his jail cell … and we examine the fallout on today’s edition of TMZ TV Hot Take. Check out the clip from “TMZ Live” … Harvey and Charles explain why the judge sided with the Bad Boy Records founder. Play video content TMZ.com Lots of twists and turns in the Diddy case so far … and we haven’t even gotten to his trial. Check your local listings for when TMZ is on in your area or catch up on past…

NAR’s volunteer leaders receive financial benefits that no other nonprofit in the housing space comes close to matching, 990 filings reveal. Earlier this week the National Association of Realtors(NAR) made headlines for the extravagant perks and compensation its executives and volunteer leaders receive. A New York Times investigation detailed the lavish perks enjoyed by trade group executives, particularly former CEO Bob Goldberg, who had three memberships to exclusive country clubs, paid first-class airfare for personal travel, a $1,500 monthly car allowance, free pet-sitting for his dogs Tuffy and Fonzie, and tickets to “Hamilton” at the height of the musical’s popularity.…