Facebook-owner Meta agrees to sell Giphy to Shutterstock in $53 million deal

The Independent
UK economy returns to growth August after two stagnant months
Rachel Reeves will announce her autumn budget on October 30
The Canadian Press
Prince and Princess of Wales meet with families of dance class stabbing attack
LONDON (AP) — Prince William and the Princess of Wales on Thursday carried out their first joint public engagement since the end of Kate’s chemotherapy by meeting the bereaved parents of victims of a stabbing rampage in the seaside town of Southport.
The Telegraph
Lee Carsley’s tactical fever dream ends in one of England’s most humiliating nights
Who would have predicted Lee Carsley as the architect of one of England’s weirdest-ever nights of humiliation? A Wembley fever dream comprising a team without a theme, a formation that felt like it had been borrowed from another sport and Jordan Pickford freelancing in midfield. There have been some shambles over the years but few quite so surreal.
The Guardian
The Book of Abba by Jan Gradvall review – dark backstories and new revelations
From Himmler to herring, a Swedish journalist offers unexpected angles on the 70s supergroup
The Telegraph
How the brutality of October 7 reconnected Jews to their religion
It’s a Friday night in autumn and 150 people are crammed into a small synagogue hall, not a spare seat in sight. Last year, before October 7, there would barely have been two dozen people in attendance. But tonight, children squeeze onto parents’ laps and teenagers squish together to create room for new arrivals searching for seats. As the congregation sings psalms to welcome in the Sabbath, children run in and out helping themselves to biscuits and sweets from a trestle table.
The Chelsea News
‘Fake news’ – Source shuts down latest rumour as Chelsea make new contacts for striker
It feels like the transfer dramas for the next window are beginning to build up already, despite there being another few months before the January window opens.Things will start to happen soon though,...
The Telegraph
Which electric 4x4 is the best at dealing with muddy lanes?
I currently have a Kia Soul EV which I like, but it isn’t very good on the muddy hills up here in the Chilterns. Apart from a Mini, which most of my neighbours have, is there any other small 4x4 all-electric car you would suggest for me? My snobby teenage sons do not like the idea of a Skoda.
GlobeNewswire
Press Release: Sanofi in discussions to sell a controlling stake in Opella
Sanofi in discussions to sell a controlling stake in Opella Paris, October 11, 2024. Sanofi today announces that the company has entered into negotiations with CD&R for the potential sale of a 50% controlling stake in Opella, its consumer healthcare business. Should these discussions lead to a positive outcome, any agreement would be subject to the completion of the necessary social processes. Further updates on the potential separation of Opella will be provided in due course, when a decision i
GlobeNewswire
Nippon Steel agrees to sell its interest in Calvert to ArcelorMittal, at the request of NSC pursuant to its agreed acquisition of US Steel
11 October 2024, 08:30 CET ArcelorMittal (the “Company”, “Group”) announces it has entered into a definitive Equity Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Nippon Steel Corporation (“NSC”) pursuant to which ArcelorMittal will purchase NSC’s 50% equity interest in the AM/NS Calvert Joint Venture (the “Transaction”). The Transaction has been entered in to at the request of NSC to address regulatory concerns pursuant to its agreed acquisition of US Steel. The Transaction is subject to NSC complet
Reuters Videos
Northern Lights color the skies on both sides of the Atlantic
STORY: :: Video captures the Northern Lights on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean:: October 10, 2024:: North Yorkshire, United Kingdom:: Walsall, United Kingdom:: Portland, MaineReuters was able to confirm the dates and locations of the video from the original file metadata.According to the UK Met Office, geomagnetic storms caused the lights to be visible in Scotland, Northern Ireland and further south in England where conditions were favourable and skies were clear.A powerful solar storm has made the northern lights visible much farther south than usual, bringing the radiant hues across the eastern United States on Thursday evening.The celestial phenomenon, also known as the aurora borealis, occur when charged particles from the sun interact with the Earth’s upper atmosphere and magnetic field.
Reuters
BP says weak refining margins to hit Q3 profit
BP said a drop in refining margins would reduce its third-quarter profit by $400 million to $600 million from the previous three months. Rival Shell on Monday also warned of slump in refining profit margins and weak oil product trading in the third quarter. While U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil said last weak that slump in oil prices was set to hit its third-quarter profit.
PA Media: UK News
Economy grows in August after two flat months
The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product (GDP) recorded 0.2% growth in August.
Evening Standard
FTSE 100 Live 11 October: UK economy edged forward in August, index seen higher
Wall Street markets closed slightly lower last night after weekly initial jobless claims of 258,000 topped expectations as the highest figure since August 2023. The releases gave a nudge to expectations of a quarter point cut by the Federal Reserve in November, having lowered rates by 0.5% at September’s meeting. The FTSE 100 index lost six points by last night’s close, with another lacklustre session expected today based on a forecast for a rise of seven points to 8245.
BBC
UK economy returned to growth in August
The economy grew by 0.2% but there is a warning that the "broader picture" is one of "slowing growth".
Evening Standard
UK economy returns to growth after interest rate cut drives retail spending
Output was up by 0.2% in the month after flatlining in June and July
GlobeNewswire
Discover the Best Chicken Chow Mein in Las Vegas at Kung Fu Thai & Chinese Restaurant
Las Vegas, Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Las Vegas, Nevada - Kung Fu Thai & Chinese Restaurant, a well-loved spot in Las Vegas, is excited to announce its latest culinary treat: the much-loved Chicken Chow Mein, made with the restaurant's special touch. Known for a menu that bridges Thai and Chinese culinary traditions, this dish highlights the restaurant's dedication to offering high-quality and authentic flavors. At Kung Fu Thai & Chinese, the Chicken Chow Mein is made with top-notch egg n
The Independent
Simpsons fans praise ‘unbelievable’ return of surprise character after 27 years
Long-time viewers will remember him from the show’s Golden Era
Yahoo Finance UK
UK economy returns to growth in August
The slight rise in GDP comes after two successive months of stagnation.
Evening Standard
Florida counts cost of Hurricane Milton as death toll from devastating storm climbs to 14
Damage was widespread and water levels may continue to rise for days but governor Ron DeSantis said it was not ‘the worst-case scenario’
The Canadian Press
South Korea's central bank cuts rates in a bid to boost the economy
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s central bank on Friday cut its policy rate for the first time in more than four years as pressure to revive a sluggish economy outweighed concerns about the country’s level of household debt.

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