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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is facing questions about her response to earlier allegations against her father after Thomas Markle Sr. was arrested on a federal charge.

Kalshi traders have placed odds on Jensen Huang leaving Nvidia before 2027, as the company investigates an alleged foreign intelligence operation linked to his disclosed affair.

A Washington man who lost more than $308,000 on Kalshi sports contracts is suing the prediction market for over $580,000, alleging illegal online gambling under state law.

Luka Doncic scored 53 points to lead the Lakers past Portland, prompting playful fan theories about Jessica Alba's courtside appearance despite his already historic scoring run.

The ASX 200 climbed 1.31% to 9,148.1, buoyed by Wall Street gains and lower bond yields, while property stocks and small caps outperformed.

Apple shares gained more than 2% as analysts turned more optimistic about its AI strategy and China approved Apple Intelligence for use on additional devices.

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals shares dropped 15.4% after rival Ionis sharply reduced its Tryngolza sales forecast, raising concerns about demand and the pace of growth in the severe hypertriglyceridaemia market.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals shares fell 28% after the company cut its 2026 Tryngolza sales forecast, despite beating quarterly revenue and earnings expectations.

Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory in mid-2027, redirecting capacity to the Cybercab after sales and output fell short of expectations.

A longevity expert recommends six minutes of daily resistance exercise, regular movement and adequate protein to help people taking GLP-1 drugs preserve muscle during weight loss.

Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others in the 2000s.

'Godzilla Minus Zero' opened with $31.6 million in North America, setting a foreign-language film record while outperforming 'The Cat in the Hat' and driving a weekend box-office rebound.

Royal commentators say Prince William and Prince Harry remain estranged despite Harry's calls for reconciliation, with disagreement over apologies, trust and responsibility keeping talks stalled.

Jensen Huang's admission of an affair has prompted comparisons with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, but the cases differ in legal status, financial scale and corporate risks.

Trina Parks, the first Black Bond girl, has endorsed Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya as potential leading women for Amazon MGM's next James Bond film, though no casting has been confirmed.

Singapore-based Megaspeed is facing ongoing investigations over alleged diversion of Nvidia AI chips to China, while its links to Nvidia and an executive connected to Jensen Huang draw renewed scrutiny.

CECO Environmental shares surged 33% after record third-quarter results, stronger orders and backlog, upgraded 2026 forecasts and an initial 2027 outlook following its Thermon acquisition.

Fervo Energy shares rose 15.85% ahead of its first quarterly report since Cape Station began commercial operations, while the company reported minimal revenue and continued heavy investment.

ACM Research shares rebounded 13% after a sharp post-earnings decline, as strong revenue and profit growth contrasted with margin pressure and concerns over future performance.

Cipher Digital shares rose 18% after a monthlong sell-off, despite a 63% drop in quarterly revenue, as investors focused on its growing AI data centre leasing business.

Semtech shares climbed 12.75% to $103.21 as semiconductor stocks rallied, rebounding from a steep decline while investors assessed AI data-centre demand and capacity constraints.

Haitian authorities say Boston gang leader Mathias Saintil was killed during intensified operations involving Salvadoran troops, drones and private security contractors, while another gang seeks dialogue.

A divorce settlement involving Jensen Huang would be paid from his personal wealth, not Nvidia's funds, but investors could face indirect risks from share sales and leadership uncertainty.

Devin Booker's late 9-2 run lifted Phoenix to a 102-99 win over Kevin Durant and Houston, reversing the result of their earlier meeting this season.

Austin Reaves scored 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a late Detroit rally to defeat the Pistons 121-116, despite Luka Doncic's absence.

Nvidia has opened an independent investigation after CEO Jensen Huang admitted an extramarital affair involving a woman US officials reportedly suspect was recruited by China's intelligence service.

A retired FBI profiler believes Nancy Guthrie's abductor may have known her or her family, as investigators continue examining DNA evidence and seeking a breakthrough in the case.

Stephen Curry scored 41 points and the Warriors' bench provided crucial support as Golden State defeated Orlando 126-119 in overtime to claim its seventh straight win.

LeBron James scored a season-high 22 points, while Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey added 29 and 27 as Philadelphia defeated Chicago 127-121 to improve to 9-2.