Bessent to Wind Down Hedge Fund If Confirmed at Treasury

(Bloomberg) — Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the US Treasury Department, will resign from Key Square Group and divest underlying assets to avoid conflicts of interest if confirmed by the Senate. The resignation would immediately follow his confirmation as Treasury secretary, according to a document released by the US Office of Government …

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Parasite Manipulates Plant Cells to Attract Insects for Its Transmission

A bacterial parasite has been observed to influence plant cell behaviour in a way that enhances its own transmission through sap-feeding insects. This adaptation alters plant responses. It was observed that it attracts female insects to males already present, which promotes the parasite’s survival. The discovery highlights a unique interaction among plants, bacteria, and insects, …

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Mike Pence on reunion with Donald Trump since Capitol riot: ‘We might be moving past those difficult days’

Former Vice President Mike Pence shared details of his first conversation with President-elect Donald Trump since leaving office in 2021, describing the encounter as a brief but meaningful exchange. The two leaders met at former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on Thursday (January 9). Pence, 65, recalled the …

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Bangladesh foreign ministry summons Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma over border tensions

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on 12 January 2025 to address escalating tensions along the India-Bangladesh border. The meeting, which lasted approximately 45 minutes, was prompted by allegations from Dhaka that India was attempting to construct barbed wire fences at five locations along the border, actions deemed a violation …

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Velvet Ants Venom Affect Mammals and Insects Differently, Claims New Study

Velvet ants, despite their name, are not ants but parasitic wasps known for their painful stings. These insects, often called “cow killers” due to the intensity of their sting, possess a potent venom capable of acting on different molecular targets depending on the species they encounter. Their defensive mechanisms, which include venom, warning colours, tough …

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Top stories on Jan 12: GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi revoked, IPL 2025 date, Mcap of top five firms drops ₹1.85 lakh crore, more

Several key developments made headlines on January 12. GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi-NCR were revoked as air quality improved, the IPL 2025 start date was also announced. Meanwhile, the market capitalization of the top five companies saw a significant decline, shedding ₹1.85 lakh crore collectively. Other major updates shaped today’s top stories. Let’s learn which …

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Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows Release Delayed Again

France’s largest video game maker Ubisoft has decided to postpone the release of the newest game in its blockbuster franchise Assassin’s Creed again, putting off the launch to March 20 from February 14, the company said on Thursday. The French company had in September last year postponed the game’s release by three months to February …

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Is Elon Musk interfering in Germany elections? Olaf Scholz, others slam X chief over support to ‘neo-Nazi’ leader

“Is Elon Musk using his social media platform ‘X’ to dominate the narrative in Germany ahead of its national elections?” – this is the question everyone may have on their minds as Elon Musk has put his weight behind the neo-Nazi leader and Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-chairwoman Alice Weidel. Rallying behind AfD, Tesla CEO …

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Travelling to Mahakumbh? Yet to book tickets? New flights, over 13,000 trains added— Check timings, other travel details

More than 40 crore people are expected to visit Prayagraj over the next two months as Uttar Pradesh hosts the Mahakumbh festival.  When and where is the festival?The Mahakumbh festival will be held across 45 days — between January 13 and February 26 — in Prayagraj. The main ‘Shahi Snan’ days will fall on Makar …

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