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Political instability in France and South Korea is reigniting discussions around the growing appeal of decentralized currencies, such as Bitcoin, as global markets react to increasing uncertainty. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organizations, highlights that political turmoil in France—where a no-confidence vote threatens Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s fragile coalition—is exacerbating fiscal instability amid an unresolved budget crisis and mounting deficit concerns. Budget Minister Laurent Saint-Martin has warned that ousting the government could fuel public anxiety and further complicate France’s fiscal challenges. Simultaneously, South Korea is facing its own crisis, with President Yoon Suk Yeol declaring martial law in response to escalating opposition threats, citing a budget deadlock in parliament. This marks the first such declaration since the country’s military dictatorship in the 1980s, sending shockwaves through markets and citizens alike. Green explains: “When governments falter or act unpredictably, people inevitably seek alternatives that don’t rely on institutional trust. That’s where decentralized currencies come in.” Unlike fiat currencies, which are heavily influenced by political decisions, digital assets like Bitcoin operate independently of government control, making them increasingly attractive in times of political and fiscal instability. “With governments faltering in both France and South Korea, people are looking for assets that are not susceptible to government interference. Non-government currencies, such as Bitcoin, offer precisely that,” Green adds. deVere’s forecasts suggest that ongoing political turmoil in Europe and Asia will accelerate the adoption of digital currencies, which also provide practical benefits such as lower transaction costs, faster cross-border payments, and greater financial inclusion for those underserved by traditional banking systems. For investors, political instability is increasingly seen as a key factor in portfolio diversification. Green predicts that Bitcoin, which has already seen significant gains this year, could continue its upward trajectory, possibly surpassing the $100,000 mark. The growing momentum for cryptocurrency is not just limited to individual investors. Major institutions and corporations, including tech giants and hedge funds, are recognizing the strategic value of holding digital assets. “As France braces for its most consequential no-confidence vote in decades, and South Korea faces the repercussions of martial law, the world watches anxiously,” concludes Green. “The outcomes in both countries will undoubtedly influence global market sentiment and policy decisions in the weeks and months ahead.”"My whole philosophy of playing Jordan was to talk golf" - Dan Majerle shares his game plan for guarding Michael JordanGus Malzahn’s career arc took an interesting turn on Saturday. After a 28-14 loss to Utah on Saturday night, Malzahn reportedly decided to resign as head coach at UCF to take an offensive coordinator job elsewhere, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Malzahn’s decision presumably was a surprise to some with head coach-to-offensive coordinator moves not traditionally seen unless the coach was fired beforehand. However, Malzahn, likely seeing the writing on the wall for him with the Knights, decided to get ahead of things before he was fired. Malzahn was a disappointing 28-24 in four seasons at UCF with a 1-2 bowl record. He never won more than nine games. The Knights went downhill the last two seasons, going 6-7 and 4-8, respectively, with Malzahn entering this year on the hot seat. UCF’s only wins this season came against New Hampshire, Sam Houston, TCU and Arizona. Sources: UCF head coach Gus Malzahn is resigning to become the new offensive coordinator at Florida State, sources told ESPN. His UCF tenure will end after four years at 28-24. pic.twitter.com/XHlEFY91T2 After leading Auburn to the BCS national championship game back in 2013, Malzahn’s career has been on a downward spiral. He lasted seven more seasons at Auburn with a 56-33 record before he was fired after producing his eighth winning season and reached fifth on the school’s all-time wins list. With four mediocre seasons at UCF, Malzahn likely believed taking the OC job for a team like Florida State in need of a shakeup could help get his coaching career back on track and lead to a better job than UCF. The 2-9 Seminoles currently rank 88th in red-zone scoring (81.25%), 132nd in total offense (258.9 yards per game) and third-down conversions (24.8%), and 133rd in scoring (13.3 points per game) and yards per play (4.0).
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Supreme Court will take up a challenge related to California's tough vehicle emissions standards WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says it will take up a business-backed appeal that could make it easier to challenge federal regulations, acting in a dispute related to California’s nation-leading standards for vehicle emissions. The justices agreed Friday to hear an appeal filed by fuel producers who object to a waiver granted to California in 2022 by the Environmental Protection Agency during Joe Biden’s presidency. The waiver allows California to set more stringent emissions limits than the national standard. The case won’t be argued until the spring, when the Trump administration is certain to take a more industry-friendly approach to the issue. Musk says US is demanding he pay penalty over disclosures of his Twitter stock purchases DETROIT (AP) — Elon Musk says the Securities and Exchange Commission wants him to pay a penalty or face charges involving what he disclosed — or failed to disclose — about his purchases of Twitter stock before he bought the social media platform in 2022. In a letter, Musk’s lawyer Alex Spiro tells the outgoing SEC chairman, Gary Gensler, that the commission’s demand for a monetary payment is a “misguided scheme” that won’t intimidate Musk. The letter also alleges that the commission reopened an investigation this week into Neuralink, Musk’s computer-to-human brain interface company. The SEC has not released the letter. Nor would it comment on it or confirm whether it has issued such a demand to Musk. Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer began the process on Thursday for a final vote on the bill, known as the Social Security Fairness Act. It would eliminate policies that currently limit Social Security payouts for roughly 2.8 million people. The legislation has passed the House. The bill would add more strain on the Social Security Trust funds, which are already estimated to be unable to pay out full benefits beginning in 2035. The measure would add an estimated $195 billion to federal deficits over 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Saudi Arabia banned film for 35 years. The Red Sea festival is just one sign of the industry's rise JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — “My Driver and I” was supposed to be made in 2016, but was scuttled amid Saudi Arabia’s decades-long cinema ban. Eight years later, the landscape for film in the kingdom looks much different. And the star of “My Driver and I” now has an award. Roula Dakheelallah was named the winner of the Chopard Emerging Saudi Talent award at the Red Sea International Film Festival on Thursday. Both the award and the glitzy festival itself are signs of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to shaping a new film industry. The reopening of cinemas in 2018 after 35 years marked a cultural turning point for Saudi Arabia. Trump offers support for dockworkers union by saying ports shouldn't install more automated systems WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is offering his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports. He posted on social media Thursday that he met with union leaders and that any further “automation” of the ports would harm workers. He wrote that the “amount of money saved is nowhere near the distress, hurt, and harm it causes for American Workers.” The International Longshoremen’s Association has until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shipping companies. The Maritime Alliance says the technology will improve worker safety and strengthen our supply chains, among other things. IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS leadership on Thursday announced that the agency has recovered $4.7 billion in back taxes and proceeds from a variety of crimes. The announcement comes under the backdrop of a promised reckoning from Republicans who will hold a majority over both chambers of the next Congress and have long called for rescinding the tens of billions of dollars in funding provided to the agency by Democrats. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said improvements made to the agency will help the incoming administration and new Republican majority congress achieve its goals of administering an extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Unique among 'Person of the Year' designees, Donald Trump gets a fact-check from Time magazine Donald Trump got something this year that no other person designed Time magazine's Person of the Year had ever received. He got a fact-check of claims that the president-elect made in the interview accompanying the magazine's piece. Trump earned the recognition of the year's biggest newsmaker for the second time, also winning it in 2016 the first time he was elected president. But in a piece described as a “12-minute” read, Time called into question more than a dozen statements Trump made when speaking to the magazine's reporters, on issues like border size, autism and crowd size at a rally. Time said it has fact-checked other interviews in the past, but not for this annual feature. OpenAI's legal battle with Elon Musk reveals internal turmoil over avoiding AI 'dictatorship' A 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and best avoid an artificial intelligence ‘dictatorship’ is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the ChatGPT maker’s ongoing conversion into a for-profit company. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year. Musk has since escalated the dispute, adding new claims and asking for a court order that would stop OpenAI’s plans to convert itself into a for-profit business more fully. OpenAI is filing its response Friday. OpenAI's Altman will donate $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund LOS ANGELES (AP) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships the incoming administration. A spokesperson for OpenAI confirmed the move on Friday. The announcement comes one day after Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it donated $1 million to the same fund. Amazon also said it plans to donate $1 million. China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year and sketched out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing's monetary policy. Analysts said the broad-brush plans from the annual Central Economic Work Conference were more of a recap of current policy than ambitious new initiatives at a time when the outlook is clouded by the President-elect Donald Trump's threats to sharply raise tariffs once he takes office. The ruling Communist Party did commit to raising China's deficit and to doing more to encourage consumer spending by bringing wage increases in line with the pace of economic growth. Here's a look at China's main priorities and their potential implications.In an increasingly digitalized world, brands allocate million-dollar budgets to advertising strategies to maintain relevance and capture new audiences. A current example is Google, which has faced criticism for a new holiday ad featuring a “non-binary” influencer. From television commercials to social media campaigns, market giants invest heavily to grab the attention of consumers who are increasingly demanding and dispersed across multiple platforms. According to data, over 60% of global advertising spending is currently allocated to digital media, reflecting the shift in content consumption habits. The content creator, who uses the pronouns “he/she” and “they/them,” has amassed more than 1 million followers on TikTok and Instagram by posting humorous videos about family dynamics and promoting beauty products, according to Forbes, which recently published a cover story about him. Veyssi appears to have partnered with Google for a Google Shopping ad last December. Other accounts quickly shared the new video and criticized Google. Bonchie, a writer for RedState, mocked the ad, writing: “Google: ‘What should we do for our Christmas ad?’ Normal people: ‘Maybe a family sharing gifts around a tree?’ Google: ‘Sorry, the best we can do is a guy flaunting women’s clothing.’” A Google spokesperson told Fox News Digital that this post was just one part of a broader campaign featuring dozens of smaller influencers on social media. “Everyone loves finding a good deal and saving money. That’s why we’re promoting Google Shopping as the best way to do it. To put things into perspective, this was a single sponsored Instagram post, representing a fraction of one percent of a much broader Google Shopping campaign,” the spokesperson said. Another brand criticized for similar strategies was luxury car manufacturer Jaguar, after announcing its rebranding with an ad featuring androgynous models. Google Faces Backlash Over New Holiday Ad Featuring Non-Binary Influencer Google is being accused of going “woke” with a new holiday ad featuring a “non-binary” beauty influencer. The online Google Shopping ad stars rising TikTok influencer Cyrus Veyssi searching for skincare products using Google’s service. The ad sparked negative reactions online after conservative commentator and detransitioner Oli London shared it with a critical caption. “Google launches a WOKE Christmas campaign featuring a man in women’s clothing complaining about his skin,” London wrote about the ad. In the ad, Veyssi appears wearing makeup and women’s clothing, complaining about dry skin. “This winter is no exception, especially when I have to rock so many holiday looks. Thankfully, I know exactly what’s right for me,” Veyssi says while browsing products on Google Shopping. “Hydrated skin is a gift for everyone. No wrapping required. Happy holidays to me,” the influencer concludes as the Google Shopping logo appears on the screen. The ad was also shared on Veyssi’s Instagram account. Veyssi, 30, has recently been featured in various media outlets highlighting rising influencers on social media and is the co-host of Amazon Prime’s talk show Influenced. Cancela en cualquier momento Acceso exclusivo a rankings y radiografías. Análisis profundos y casos de estudio de éxito. Historial de la revista impresa en formato digital. ¡Disfruta de lo mejor del marketing sin costo alguno por unmes!
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Drones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightingsB.C. expands areas eligible for financial help after October atmospheric riverTaylor Swift, Travis Kelce wear matching outfits on romantic date night Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift spotted holding hands amid engagement rumours Taylor Swift told Travis Kelce ‘Welcome to New York’ with a romantic dinner date as they reunited after his Christmas day match. The lovebirds, both 35, were seen sporting coordinating brown outfits as they arrived at BondST Restaurant in New York City on Friday, December 27th, as seen in fan-posted social media pcitures. The pop superstar appeared bejeweled in a tweed Stella McCartney blazer over a black minidress, paired with diamond-patterned Sheertax black tights and matching platform boots from Versace. While the Kansas City Chiefs tight end wore a matching tan cardigan and khaki pants with a dark-toned shirt and a black baseball cap. The pair were seen holding hands as they ascended and descended the stairs at the restaurant. The Anti-Hero hitmaker and NFL star also met up her longtime friend and creative partner Jack Antonoff and his wife Margaret Qualley, making it into a double date. The adorable couple, who are currently facing fans’ questions about engagement, started dating last year. They made their relationship public when she arrived to support her at a Chiefs game last fall. Swift told TIME of the occasion in December 2023, “By the time I went to that first game, we were a couple. I think some people think that they saw our first date at that game. We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date,” she said. “When you say a relationship is public, that means I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care.” ‘Gossip Girl’ star Chanel Maya takes legal action against family Dani Dyer, Jarrod Bowen set to reveal biggest exciting news Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce spotted on double date with close friends Justin Bieber hints at struggles with faith amid Sean Diddy dramaHornets' LaMelo Ball, NBA's 2nd-leading scorer, out at least 2 weeks with left calf strain
Brad Battin commits to tough-on-crime agendaEoin O’Malley: Everyone gets a slice of the pie in an election that no one seems to have won Shocks, drops and ministerial meltdowns: What we’ve learned from the tallies so far 'It's clear the Green Party has not had a good day' - Roderic O'Gorman Don’t blame the electorate when Simon Harris is Taoiseach for Christmas, Kevin Doyle writes Taoiseach on course to top Wicklow poll, but Health Minister trailing Irish Independent Election 2024 hub and live count centre First counts expected after 6pm in Cork South Central and Cork North Central 'I don't like politics, I've never liked it, but it's a privilege' First count underway in Donegal The final tally is now in for the Carlow-Kilkenny constituency with two Fianna Fáil candidates in the lead Michael Fitzmaurice, Claire Kerrane and Martin Daly to take seats A seven-horse race in Cork East? Sinn Féin potentially on target to take three seats in Cavan/Monaghan 2020 poll topper Johnny Guirke arrives at count centre Sitting TDs safe but a fight on for final place in Mayo Natasha O’Brien hints at interest in politics Not a good day for the Green Party - Ryan Fianna Fáil dominating in Carlow-Kilkenny 'I'm going down to turn the lights on with Santa Claus' Final tally results in for Laois And now we wait.. Mattie McGrath in poll position Dublin South Central count underway
