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The Duchess of York's charity, 'The Mothers Army', ceases operations following emails revealing communication between her and Jeffrey Epstein before his prison release.

The government has announced a new travel support fund for families of children with cancer, addressing long-standing advocacy by charities. This move seeks to alleviate financial burdens on families who often face mounting debts and are forced to make cuts on essential household expenses. The initiative reflects recognition of the challenges parents face, including reduced income due to the need to care for their sick children.

A European Commissioner has stated that the EU is 'open-minded' regarding discussions about the UK's potential re-entry into a customs union. Additionally, the Commissioner highlighted the EU's willingness to explore alignment in various sectors, suggesting membership of the single market as the most mutually beneficial arrangement, although this would necessitate acceptance of all four freedoms, including freedom of movement.

Catacomb 3D, a lesser-known predecessor to Wolfenstein 3D by id Software, laid the groundwork for the company’s groundbreaking first-person shooters. Decades later, co-founder John Romero hosts a retrospective discussion revealing the game's innovative yet nearly forgotten contributions to gaming.

Crunchyroll, a leading anime streaming platform, has announced a price hike of up to 20% for its subscription tiers. The change follows significant alterations after its acquisition by Sony, including merging with Funimation, reducing free content, and eliminating the free option altogether by 2025. The platform cites new features and expanded device compatibility as reasons for the price increase.

SpaceX has officially acquired xAI, another company owned by Elon Musk, aiming to create a pioneering, vertically-integrated innovation platform. This merger combines AI, rockets, and space-based communications to further expand both companies' mission to explore and understand the universe.

China has confirmed its participation in India's upcoming AI summit, signaling a warming of ties between the two countries. A delegation led by a vice minister from China’s Ministry of Science and Technology will attend the event in New Delhi, marking the first public acknowledgment of China's attendance.

Goldman Sachs gains attention for its role in a massive energy sector merger, boosting its investment banking prospects, while Broadcom shows potential for growth through custom chip opportunities.

MicroStrategy's shares dropped about 7% as Bitcoin fell below the company's average purchase price, amidst broader market concerns driven by geopolitical tensions and potential monetary policy changes.