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Donald Trump is suing the BBC for $5 billion, alleging defamation due to an edited version of his January 6, 2021 speech broadcasted by BBC's Panorama. The former U.S. President claims the edit was misleading and deceptive. The BBC, which apologised for the edit but denied any defamatory intent, has yet to officially respond to the lawsuit filed in Florida.

A BBC Eye Investigation has uncovered a fraudulent scheme where families of children with cancer are exploited by crowdfunding campaigns, supposedly raising money for treatment. Despite raising millions, many families report receiving no or little funds. The investigation highlights the emotional manipulation of children's stories to garner donations, with some videos faking distressing scenes for emotional appeal.

Signs of division are surfacing within Donald Trump's MAGA coalition as key figures position themselves for a post-Trump era. Despite Trump's personal electoral success, internal disputes and potential successors indicate a challenging path forward for the movement.

The term 'slop,' referring to low-quality AI-generated content, has been chosen as Merriam-Webster's 2025 Word of the Year. This selection highlights cultural concerns over the prevalence of subpar digital content produced en masse by artificial intelligence. The dictionary's choice reflects increasing public awareness and frustration with such content.

Anticipation builds for the upcoming episodes of Stranger Things Season 5, set to continue the intense storyline as Netflix releases a new trailer.

Microsoft announced the deprecation of the RC4 encryption cipher, which has been a default in Windows for 26 years, due to its vulnerability to attacks. This decision follows significant breaches, including a major health network hack and criticism from U.S. Senator Ron Wyden.

Kevin Hassett, initially considered a strong contender for the Federal Reserve chair position, faces resistance from influential figures close to President Trump, who worry about his closeness to the president. As a result, former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh has reemerged as a leading candidate, complicating Hassett's path to nomination.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is investing in the growing market for defined outcome ETFs, also known as buffer ETFs, by purchasing Innovator Capital Management for $2 billion. The acquisition is aimed at leveraging these funds, which use options to protect against market losses, as a major growth engine.

Predictive betting markets reacted strongly after President Donald Trump indicated Kevin Warsh as the leading candidate to chair the Federal Reserve, causing Warsh's odds to rise significantly. Although National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett remains in contention, his previously strong betting odds have decreased.