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ZacksNOK Boosts Openreach Network With Advanced Solutions: Stock to Gain?
Nokia is set to support Openreach's Fiber Network Expansion with a state-of-the-art Altiplano and Network Services Platform.
- Reuters SG
I Squared-backed BDx aims to open a dozen more data centres in Indonesia
BDx Data Centers, the largest data centre operator in Indonesia, is aiming to open a dozen data centres in the Southeast Asian nation with a target of 250 megawatts of capacity within the next two years, it said in a statement on Wednesday. That is in addition to the fifth data centre the company launched in Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, on Wednesday. BDx is an Asia Pacific data centre operator backed by U.S.-headquartered infrastructure investor I Square Capital, which manages over $40 billion in assets globally, according to its websites.
- Evening Standard
The 'virgin' Sophie Rain set to make $60m on adult site: The rise and backlash of OnlyFans' biggest star
After earning $43 million in 2024, Sophie Rain will surpass that this year amid fierce ethical debates about her child-like looks and controversial pals
- Cinema Online
Mainland model Yang Zeqi found after going missing at Thai-Myanmar border
The male model is believed to be another victim of abduction and filming scam
- People
Son and Girlfriend Found Dead in Home Had Been Living with His Parents' Slain Bodies for Months
William Vosler and his wife Eileen Vosler were found dead inside a freezer along with notes stating when they'd died
- BuzzFeed
This Architect Explained Why This One House Survived The LA Fires, And The Reasons Are Truly Fascinating
"A couple glass panels will require replacement. Otherwise fine."
- The Daily Beast
Trump Snubs Elon With Decision on White House Digs
Elon Musk is reportedly set to receive office space in the White House complex for his incoming work as co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but he won’t be wall-to-wall with President-elect Donald Trump. Citing two sources that have been briefed on the plans, The New York Times reports that Musk will set up camp at the Eisenhower Executive Office, a separate building adjacent to the White House. It’s still not clear whether Musk’s DOGE partner, Vivek Ramaswamy, will also h
- People
Newlywed Wife Is Allegedly Stabbed to Death by Husband After Traveling Overseas to Meet up with Him: Authorities
Marvil Facturan-Kocjančič, a native of the Philippines, was killed seven days after arriving in Slovenia
- Hello!
Brunei's Prince Mateen and Princess Anisha Rosnah mark one-year wedding anniversary with beautiful picture
Brunei's Prince Mateen and Princess Anisha Rosnah looked stunning in a new picture shared to mark their one-year wedding anniversary. Take a look here...
- BuzzFeed
Medical Professionals, Share The Everyday Habits That Many People Think Are "Harmless" But Are Actually Silent Killers
"People don't understand the consequences."
- CNN
59 degrees Fahrenheit might not sound that chilly. In Thailand’s capital, it’s a shock to the system
Tropical beaches, cold drinks by the pool and extreme heat are some of the things one might associate with Thailand. Yet, a rare recent cold snap has seen residents of the kingdom’s capital throwing on extra layers and enjoying the cool winter breeze.
- Reuters
North Korea's suicide soldiers pose new challenge for Ukraine in war with Russia
After a battle in Russia's snowy western region of Kursk this week, Ukrainian special forces scoured the bodies of more than a dozen slain North Korean enemy soldiers. But it is among mounting evidence from the battlefield, intelligence reports and testimonies of defectors that some North Korean soldiers are resorting to extreme measures as they support Russia's three-year war with Ukraine. "Self-detonation and suicides: that's the reality about North Korea," said Kim, a 32-year-old former North Korean soldier who defected to the South in 2022, requesting he only be identified by his surname due to fears of reprisals against his family left in the North.
- Hello!
Angelina Jolie's tall son Knox towers over her in latest outing alongside twin sister Vivienne
Angelina Jolie’s son Knox is proving just how fast time flies, towering over his mother during a casual grocery run on Tuesday. See photos.
- InStyle
Brooke Shields Reveals Why She's "Glad" She Never Had Kids With Andre Agassi
The tennis player told the actress, "I would not have made this easy for you."
- Reuters
Trump's Greenland bid stirs debate in China about what to do with Taiwan
For years, the U.S. government has urged China to show "restraint" in pushing its claim on Taiwan and to drop military threats to bring the democratically governed island under its control. Now - some Chinese commentators say - the power of that long-held U.S. message has been undermined by the threats by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, by force if necessary. Trump takes office on Jan. 20.
- People
After Family Excludes Her from a Group Trip, Woman Wins the Lottery — and Says She Won't Be Sharing the Winnings
The woman says she only learned her family was planning a trip without her when her sister posted about it on Instagram
- The Independent
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘disaster tourists’ after photo with LA wildfire victims, claims star
‘Meghan Markle and Harry are no better than ambulance chasers,’ said ‘Family Ties’ star
- Evening Standard
Liverpool: Arne Slot explains referee confrontation over Nottingham Forest time-wasting
The Liverpool manager was seen tapping his watch throughout the 1-1 draw
- The Smart Investor
4 Singapore Stocks with the Potential to Pay Out a Special Dividend
Looking for a dividend bonanza? These four stocks could have what it takes to dish out a special dividend. The post 4 Singapore Stocks with the Potential to Pay Out a Special Dividend appeared first on The Smart Investor.
- BuzzFeed
Divorced People Are Confessing Why They Regret Getting A Divorce, And It's Heartbreaking
"Even though he has forgiven me, I will never forgive myself."