Lighting of Vienna town hall Christmas tree marks start of Yuletide season in Austrian capital

The Up First newsletter highlights French President Macron's meeting with President Trump to discuss the European plan for peace in Ukraine. Macron aims to emphasize the threat Russia poses to Europe and secure a peace deal in Ukraine. Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is expected to lead a more stable two-party government. Greenpeace USA faces a $300 million lawsuit from Energy Transfer over protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Additionally, a study suggests taking a...

In 2024, a list of the top 10 Technology Stocks with Insider Buying was compiled, including EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:SATS), highlighting the value of insider activity in predicting investment opportunities. Insiders, possessing unique insights into their companies, often buy shares to signal confidence in future growth potential, with studies indicating that significant insider purchases correlate with future price appreciation, particularly during market uncertainty. While overall insider transactions in the technology sector remain negative, finding tech stocks...

Pope Francis remains in critical condition with kidney and lung issues at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, with no prognosis given by the Vatican. When a Pope dies, the camerlengo confirms the death, announces it to the Cardinal Vicar for Rome, and takes charge until a new Pope is elected. After a nine-day mourning period, the Pope's body is buried, traditionally in the Vatican Grottoes but Pope Francis has expressed a desire to be buried in the...

A federal judge in Maryland issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Education Department and the Office of Personnel Management from sharing sensitive data with Elon Musk's team, preventing an audit of student loan systems. The American Federation of Teachers sued to protect private information submitted by educators for student aid, with the judge finding disclosure to Musk's team alone as a concrete injury. The judge declined restraints on the Treasury Department but believed the...

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist known for her intimate vocal style, passed away at the age of 88. She rose to fame in the 1970s with hits like "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly With His Song," becoming a prominent figure in both music and civil rights movements. Flack's legacy as a versatile and influential artist is remembered by her many admirers and fellow musicians. Full Article

The BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh government will introduce a bill to restore pensions for MISA detainees during the Emergency period, with the legislation referred to as ‘Chhattisgarh Loktantra Senani Samman Vidheyak-2025’. The Congress government had discontinued the pension programme, leading to legal battles and eventual reinstatement by the current government, providing relief to around 350 beneficiaries with pensions ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000. Full Article