December 2025

Federal Reserve Moves Toward Narrower, Crypto-Focused Approach to Master Accounts

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The US Federal Reserve has taken a first step toward establishing a more limited version of its so-called core accounts, welcoming comments on how the central bank could formulate “payment accounts” that would provide access to its payment channels without businesses having to jump through the considerable hurdles that would ensure more comprehensive services. The […]

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7 New Movies and TV Shows to Watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and More This Weekend (December 19)

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It’s time to schedule some pre-holiday time in front of your TV. With the holiday season now in full effect for most of us, I’m guessing you’ll be loading up one or more of the world’s best streaming services to watch the latest new movies and shows that have arrived. There are also plenty of

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle release surprise video alongside greeting cards

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Harry and Meghan release their 2025 greeting card amid major changes The Sussexes’ holiday card is officially here as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle implement major changes. On Friday, December 19, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed their Christmas cards; as always, they released one for the public and another for close family and

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Uproar in Senate panel as Aleem Khan and Palwasha Khan trade barbs

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Video of the verbal scuffle is making the rounds on social media, showing the two shouting at each other ISLAMABAD: A seemingly routine question on the performance of the Communications Ministry turned into a fiery debate at a Senate Standing Committee meeting, leading to a verbal tussle between Federal Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan and

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ATC sentences Yasmin Rashid and others to 10 years in May 9 case; Shah Mahmood Qureshi acquitted

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Verdict announced at Kot Lakhpat prison after trial, including 56 prosecution witnesses The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore on Friday delivered its verdict in the May 9 case, sentencing Dr Yasmin Rashid, Umar Sarfraz Cheema, Ejaz Chaudhary and Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed to 10 years in prison each, while Shah Mahmood Qureshi was acquitted of all

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Adobe faces class action lawsuit after allegedly misusing authors’ work in AI training

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Adobe accused of using pirated books to form SlimLM The company claims to have used SlimPajama-627B – an open source Cerebras dataset The plaintiff claims sufficient financial resources to “vigorously” pursue this case Adobe is set to face an AI copyright lawsuit in the United States, with a class-action lawsuit alleging the company trained its

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Dar accuses India of violating IWT as Chenab levels fall

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Indus Water Commissioner reports sharp drop in Chenab levels, flow stood at just 1,800 cusecs on December 16, data recorded Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during a meeting in Islamabad on September 30. Photo: x.com/File Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has accused India of violating the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), warning that

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NYT Strands Tips and Answers for Saturday, December 20 (Game #657)

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Want a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears every day at midnight for your time zone – which means some people are still playing “today’s game” while others are playing “yesterday’s.” If you are looking for the Friday puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands Tips and Answers for Friday, December 19 (Game

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