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The Punch 

Abdulfatai dethrones Kuti at Daniel Ford t’tennis champs

Africa Games and African Championship medallist, Matthew Kuti was dethroned as the national champion at the second Daniel Ford Elite Youth Invitational Table Tennis Championships, just as Rabiat Ayoola emerged as the new U-19 girls’ champion on Saturday in Lagos. The two-day tournament, organised by the Nigeria Tennis Federation and sponsored by Yemi Edun, a

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez deny $600m Aspen wedding buzz, Amazon founder calls it 'completely false'

Jeff Bezos has debunked reports claiming a $600 million Aspen wedding to fiancée Lauren Sánchez, calling the rumours "completely false." The couple, engaged since May 2023, has not finalised their wedding plans despite ongoing speculation. Sánchez also denied the reports, stating they were "not true." The false claims included a luxury venue and extravagant celebrations, which Bezos criticised as misleading and unfounded.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Oil prices firm on hopes of US policy support for economic growth

Oil prices saw a slight uptick following positive U.S. inflation data, sparking hopes of relaxed monetary policies and boosted demand. Brent crude edged up to $73.20 a barrel, while WTI reached $69.77. This rebound followed a previous dip due to global economic concerns. Meanwhile, the Druzhba pipeline, supplying oil to parts of Europe, resumed operations after a brief technical disruption.

International Business Times 

Trump Vows To 'Stop Transgender Lunacy' As A Top Priority

President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to "stop the transgender lunacy" on day one of his presidency, as Republicans -- set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House -- continue their push against LGBTQ rights.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Gold prices hold steady in thin trading

Gold prices held steady following Friday's gains driven by a weaker dollar and Treasury yields. Slowing U.S. inflation contributed to the rise. Fed officials hinted at potential rate cuts next year. Demand in India remained subdued due to price volatility.

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(SP)ITALY-BERGAMO-FOOTBALL-SERIE A-ATALANTA VS EMPOLI

(241223) -- BERGAMO, Dec. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Empoli's Lorenzo Colombo (1st R) scores during a Serie A soccer match between Atalanta and Empoli in Bergamo, Italy, Dec. 22, 2024. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

Global Edmonton 

Brooks lifts Rockets to 114-110 win over Raptors

The Toronto Raptors blew an early 16-point lead and saw their NBA losing streak reach seven games in a tight 114-110 defeat to the Houston Rockets on Sunday at Scotiabank Arena.

MSNBC 

Charles Turner seeks presidential pardon for a murder conviction he says is wrongful

Charles Turner was one of eight Black men who were convicted for the murder of Catherine Fuller in 1984. The six surviving men maintain their innocence and are now asking President Biden to pardon them. "It means that to me, the person with the most power in the free country believed in my plight, believed that I was innocent," Charles Turner said to MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart. Attorney Shawn Armbrust, who has been involved in Turner's case for years, also joined to discuss why she took on the ca

Pix11.com 

Crews battle apartment fire in Brooklyn: FDNY

BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, Brooklyn (PIX11) -- A fire broke out at an apartment building in Bedford-Stuyvesant Sunday evening, according to the FDNY. The fire was reported around 7:07 p.m. at 400 Tompkins Avenue. Crews located a fire on the fourth floor. Operations to get the fire under control are ongoing. A video submitted by a resident nearby [...]