Nvidia has finalized its previously announced investment in Intel, purchasing $5 billion worth of shares as revealed in a recent filing. This transaction, executed at $23.28 per share, involved over 214.7 million shares and serves as a significant financial boost for Intel. The investment received clearance from U.S. antitrust agencies, solidifying the deal. While Nvidia shares experienced a slight dip, Intel’s stock remained relatively stable following the announcement.
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Detroit neighborhoods face a potential public health crisis as hundreds of demolition sites may be backfilled with toxic debris. These sites, part of the city’s extensive demolition program, could contain hazardous substances like lead and asbestos, posing risks to residents. Despite previous instances of contamination and established protocols, the city’s response is under scrutiny, with experts questioning whether adequate measures were taken. The outgoing mayor downplayed the health threat, but critics argue the contamination poses a significant risk due to the nature of the toxins used.
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Cecilia Giménez, the Spanish woman renowned for her unintentionally comical restoration of the Ecce Homo fresco, has passed away at the age of 94. In 2012, her attempt to restore the century-old painting in her local church went viral, earning the piece the nickname “Monkey Christ” due to its resemblance to a hairy monkey. Despite initial criticism, the altered painting transformed the town of Borja into a tourist destination, bringing in thousands of visitors and generating substantial charitable donations. Giménez’s legacy includes her enduring impact on the art world, and she was remembered by the town’s mayor for her dedication.
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The Freemasons are seeking an emergency injunction from the High Court to stop the Metropolitan Police’s new policy requiring officers to disclose their Freemason membership. The Freemasons claim the policy constitutes religious discrimination, arguing that it violates the human rights of its members who are required to have religious faith. The Met, aiming to restore public trust, is defending the policy, which was implemented in response to concerns about potential conflicts of interest and past claims of Masonic influence in the force, including a case under investigation involving allegations of wrongdoing. The policy has also gained support from two-thirds of officers and staff, as revealed by a Met survey.
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On Monday, former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car crash on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of two of his team members and close associates. The accident, which occurred due to excessive speed and wrongful overtaking, left Joshua with minor injuries, according to Nigerian authorities and his promoter, Matchroom Boxing. The crash involved a Lexus SUV colliding with a parked truck. Joshua is receiving treatment and being observed at the hospital, while the authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
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Two New Jersey men, Kenneth Kirsch and Michael Greenberg, died in a midair helicopter collision near Hammonton Municipal Airport, according to authorities. The pilots, both of whom held private pilot licenses earned in 2014, were known to frequent a local cafe before their flights. Witnesses reported the helicopters flying closely together before the crash, which resulted in a debris field spanning approximately 100 yards. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, with a preliminary report expected in about a month.
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Cody Wayne Adams has been charged with first-degree manslaughter in Oklahoma after allegedly shooting Sandra Phelps while target practicing in his backyard on Christmas Day. Phelps was with family when she was struck by a bullet, succumbing to the injury on the scene. Authorities determined that the bullet’s trajectory aligned with Adams’ backyard shooting range, where he was firing a newly purchased Glock 45. Adams was arrested and released on bond; his legal representation is currently unclear.
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The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is scheduled to resume on December 30th, over a decade after the plane vanished with 239 people on board. Ocean Infinity, a marine robotics company, will conduct the renewed search, covering a new 5,800-sq-mile site in the Indian Ocean under a “no find, no fee” contract with Malaysia. The flight disappeared in 2014, sparking an extensive underwater search that yielded no wreckage, though debris has been found along the coasts of Africa and surrounding islands. The Malaysian transport ministry has designated the search area as one with the highest probability of finding the aircraft, offering hope for closure to the victims’ families.
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