Key Points One indication of a healthy environment for equities is the number of initial public offerings (IPO) entering the market. Going public, after all, is ultimately about raising capital to grow a business. Happily, in 2025, the total number of IPOs surpassed the 200 mark, according to researcher Renaissance Capital. That was up significantly…
Need a little push to crack the December 30, 2025 (#933) edition of NYT Connections? We’ve got some clues and hints to help you out and add one more day to your winning streak. Connections by The New York Times is a daily word game created by editor Wyna Liu. The puzzle presents a set…
As 2025 draws to a close, many places in China have cancelled New Year’s Eve celebrations at the last minute and urged people not to gather in popular areas, causing disappointment among many netizens; Hong Kong has also cancelled its New Year’s Eve celebrations on November 26th. Hongfuyuan fire The incident resulted in at least…
New Delhi [India], December 29 (ANI): India is set to host the AI Impact Summit from February 15 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, said S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Monday adding that the Summit will witness participation from over 100 countries. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be…
Kees Smit Transfer Race Intensifies as Newcastle and Crystal Palace Track AZ Alkmaar Prodigy Kees Smit has moved rapidly from promising academy talent to one of the most closely monitored young midfielders in European football, and the next phase of his career is already taking shape. Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are both positioning themselves…
Sure, we’ve already taken stock of the best overall smartphones in 2025, but that doesn’t mean we can’t give them a little more shine. Specifically, it’s time to talk cameras. Apple, Samsung, Google, and others released some excellent handsets in the past calendar year, but there’s a lot that goes into deciding whether or not…
Published on December 29, 2025 Hong Kong, December 29, 2025 – The Hong Kong Tourism Board has high hopes for the approaching New Year’s Eve event even in the light of the cancellation of the fireworks event above the majestic Victoria Harbour. Indeed, this year’s countdown activity will have a musical performance at the pedestrian…
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. If an extraterrestrial had a baseline familiarity with New Year’s resolutions and a stable internet connection to Earth, they might surmise the No. 1 resolution for us silly humans in 2025 was a snatched…
Published on December 29, 2025 In a move aimed at revitalizing Puerto Rico’s coffee tradition and improving the island’s agrotourism potential, Puerto Rico Sen. Jeison Rosa-Ramos, a member of the New Progressive Party, has presented Senate Bill 878, attempting to enact the “Coffee Tourism Route and Coffee Haciendas of Puerto Rico.” According to the intentions…
Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates scoring their second goal. Photo: AFP LONDON: Ollie Watkins kept Aston Villa in the hunt for the Premier League title with an impressive win at Chelsea to leave the top three separated by just three points heading into the final Premier League games of 2025. Arsenal maintained a two-point…