Shaq distances himself from crypto and FTX collapse: ‘I was just a paid spokesperson’
Shaquille O’Neal says he doesn’t believe in crypto, a month after being named in a class-action lawsuit against now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
UN nuclear watchdog to visit Tehran as Iran enriches uranium at its highest level ever
The IAEA will send a delegation to Tehran on Dec. 18 to clarify outstanding issues linked to nuclear particles discovered at undeclared Iranian sites.
ECB hikes rates, sees significant increases ahead as it announces plan to shrink balance sheet
The European Central Bank opted for a smaller rate hike at its Thursday meeting, taking its key rate from 1.5% to 2%.
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ review roundup: See it on the biggest screen possible, critics say
Critics say James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water,” is a stunning piece of cinema. It scored a “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Bank of England hikes key rate by 50 basis points, will continue to respond ‘forcefully’ if needed
The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 in favor of the half-percentage point hike.
Prince Harry says Prince William screamed and shouted at him in new record-breaking Netflix documentary
Prince Harry described the terror of being shouted at by his brother, Prince William, during a summit to discuss his and wife Meghan’s royal roles, in a new Netflix documentary.
Bitcoin drops following Fed decision after topping $18,000 for first time in over a month
Bitcoin fell from the $18,000 mark after the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate and indicated there would be further hikes next year.
Recession fears could trigger a ‘lipstick’ effect on deal activity next year
Global deal volume and size decreased this year amid macro headwinds. Recession fears could see buyers increasingly focus on smaller deals.
Asia’s year in review: Who had it good — and who had it bad — in 2022
With hopes that Covid is in retreat and that inflation will moderate in the year ahead, we take a last look at who had it good and who had it bad in 2022.
China’s retail sales shrink far more than expected, while industrial production disappoints
A day before the data release, China’s National Bureau of Statistics canceled its in-person press conference set for Thursday without explanation.
