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Valparaiso’s buzzer-beater leaves Purdue 0-2 for first time since 1976
The defeat also ended Purdue’s 23-game November home winning streak and marked its first home loss to a Missouri Valley Conference opponent since 1978.
3 sources, +3 in this hour Confirmed
In this hour: 1 fast-growing story
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Meghan Markle’s father released under home detention after federal hearing
Court restrictions bar Markle from internet-enabled devices and require medical and psychological evaluations. His next hearing is expected in California, but no date has been announced.
5 sources, +5 in this hour Media reports
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Peña detained after impeachment as Ueno Bank customers report access problems
Ueno Bank had nearly 3 million customers, some of whom reported difficulty accessing savings. Prosecutors also ordered the detention of a former central bank chief, but it is not confirmed that the order was carried out.
5 sources Preliminary
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Anthropic IPO could test AI valuations after estimates fall from $2tn
TheCoinRise, citing Cryptopolitan and CryptoBriefing, reported that investment firm XN plans to buy more Anthropic shares around the IPO, though the purchase size and offering terms remain undisclosed.
2 sources, +2 in this hour Confirmed
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Peña detained after impeachment as Ueno Bank customers report access problems
Ueno Bank had nearly 3 million customers, some of whom reported difficulty accessing savings. Prosecutors also ordered the detention of a former central bank chief, but it is not confirmed that the order was carried out.
5 sources, +5 in this hour Preliminary
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Porzingis steps away from basketball after months of uncertain Warriors status
Golden State signed Porzingis to a two-year, $40 million deal in June, and the team expected him to be ready this season. His announcement leaves his role and return date unresolved.
5 sources, +5 in this hour Confirmed
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Sebastián Lelio, director of Chile’s first foreign-language Oscar winner, dies at 52
Lelio’s 2017 drama won Chile’s first Oscar in the international-film category. He said its release helped revive discussion in Chile about a gender-identity bill that had been dormant in Congress.
5 sources, +5 in this hour Media reports
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US sanctions eight Canadian firms over Iran allegations; Treasury cites Wedding
US officials say the businesses converted Iranian rials into digital assets. The Treasury also says three firms helped launder money for Ryan Wedding, who is in US custody facing criminal charges.
3 sources, +3 in this hour Confirmed
