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Oscar Short Films Shortlists Include Pics Supported By Emma Thompson, Domhnall Gleeson, Jennifer Lewis, Miriam Margoyles and Zar Amir

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The 2026 Oscars shortlist was revealed Tuesday, and the Live Action Shorts and Animated Short categories showcase a taste for the fantastical, the existential, and the courage it takes to face great fear. Each short uniquely highlights the endurance of the human spirit when confronted with prejudice, trauma, or supernatural elements beyond themselves.

### Notable Shorts on the 2026 Oscars Shortlist

Among the 15 dedicated shortlist slots, several standout films have made their mark.

#### A Friend of Dorothy
Lee Knight’s *A Friend of Dorothy* centers on an unlikely duo: JJ (Alistair Nwachukwu), a queer high schooler with a hidden talent for theater, and Dorothy (Miriam Margolyes), an older woman seeking companionship as she faces illness. Together, they strike up an endearing and mutually beneficial friendship. Produced by Stephen Daldry and Sonia Friedman, the short has garnered multiple awards at various festivals, including Indie Shorts Awards Cannes, HollyShorts London and Los Angeles, and OUTshine Film Festival.

#### The Quinta’s Ghost
A dose of existential storytelling arrives from Spain and Ireland in James A. Castillo’s *The Quinta’s Ghost*. This gothic-inspired animation offers a haunting glimpse into the final years of Spanish painter Francisco de Goya, tormented by demons from his past that he tries to exorcise through dark paintings on his villa’s walls. The film has won two Méliès d’Argent awards at the Sitges Film Festival and Best Art Direction at the Almería International Film Festival.

#### Retirement Plan
Director John Kelly’s *Retirement Plan* blends humor with reflections on mortality. The seven-minute short follows Ray (Domhnall Gleeson), a man approaching retirement who daydreams about the things he wants to accomplish—cleaning off his desktop, attending an orgy, and catching up on a decade’s worth of unread books. The film has earned the Grand Jury Award and Audience Award at SXSW, along with prizes from the Palm Springs International ShortFest, Indy Shorts International Film Festival, and Newport Beach Film Festival.

#### Éiru, The Girl Who Cried Pearls & The Pearl Comb
Bringing mysticism and folklore to the shortlist are several animated shorts:
– *Éiru* by Giovanna Ferrari is a uniquely 2D animated tale inspired by ancient Celtic folklore. It follows a brave young female warrior on a quest to save her village from drought.
– *The Girl Who Cried Pearls* by Maciek Szczerbowski and Chris Lavis is a morality fable questioning whether even the purest hearts remain safe from corruption in the pursuit of love and social standing.
– *The Pearl Comb* by Ali Cook tells the story of a humble medicine woman in late 1800s Cornwall. When her divine powers attract suspicion, the mysterious source of her healing is at risk of exposure.

### Realism, Humor, and Social Commentary

The shortlist also features shorts grounded in varying degrees of reality, exploring natural human rhythms, the passion of desire, and the effects of untreated mental health crises.

#### Jane Austen’s Period Drama
Praised by Dame Emma Thompson, *Jane Austen’s Period Drama*, directed by Julia Aks and Steve Pinder, is a laugh-out-loud Regency-era comedy. The film follows Ms. Estrogenia (Aks) who unexpectedly gets her period during a marriage proposal. Her suitor, Mr. Dickley (Ta’imua), mistakes the blood for a grievous wound, leading to a series of comical—yet meaningful—moments that challenge the stigma around menstruation. Thompson, who serves as the film’s Executive Menstrual Advisor, called it a “bravely, revolutionarily funny thing to do” in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The short has won awards at HollyShorts Comedy Film Festival, Aspen Shortsfest, and Indy Shorts International Film Festival.

#### Two People Exchanging Saliva
Set in a dystopian black-and-white world crafted by Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata, *Two People Exchanging Saliva* imagines a society where people pay for goods with bodily harm, and kissing is punishable by death. Two women (Zar Amir and Luàna Bajrami) navigate their mutual attraction while avoiding an oppressive regime. It won Best Drama Short at Out on Film in Atlanta, as well as the Canal+ and Audience Awards at the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival.

#### Ado
Sam Henderson’s *Ado* addresses escalating gun violence through the lens of an overworked, underpaid teacher (Jennifer Lewis). While rehearsing *Much Ado About Nothing* with her young class, a disgruntled former student bursts in with a gun. The emotionally stirring short won awards at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, BronzeLens Film Festival Atlanta, and Cleveland International Film Festival.

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These films represent just a few highlights from this year’s well-deserved shortlist contenders.

### What’s Next?

– **Nomination voting** opens January 12 and closes January 16.
– The final five nominees in both the Live Action Shorts and Animated Shorts categories will be announced during the Oscars nominations telecast on January 22.
– The **98th Academy Awards ceremony** will air on March 15, 2026.

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### Full List of 2026 Oscars Shortlist Nominees

**Animated Shorts:**
– Autokar
– Butterfly
– Cardboard
– Éiru
– Forevergreen
– The Girl Who Cried Pearls
– Hurikán
– I Died in Irpin
– The Night Boots
– Playing God
– The Quinta’s Ghost
– Retirement Plan
– The Shyness of Trees
– Snow Bear
– The Three Sisters

**Live Action Shorts:**
– Ado
– Amarela
– Beyond Silence
– The Boy with White Skin
– Butcher’s Stain
– Butterfly on a Wheel
– Dad’s Not Home
– Extremist
– A Friend of Dorothy
– Jane Austen’s Period Drama
– Pantyhose
– The Pearl Comb
– Rock, Paper, Scissors
– The Singers
– Two People Exchanging Saliva

Stay tuned as these incredible stories vie for one of cinema’s most prestigious honors.
https://deadline.com/2025/12/oscar-short-films-shortlists-live-action-short-animated-short-1236650376/

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National Guards suspected shooter Rahmanullah Lakanwal’s naked photo goes viral; Afghan national reportedly overstayed his visa after entering US under Biden administration

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Economic Times ^ | November 26, 2025 | Mukesh Thapliyal Posted on by Morgana Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who reportedly entered the US in 2021 under then-President Joe Biden’s ‘Operation Allies Welcome’ and later overstayed his visa, has become the focus of a possible act of international terrorism. A viral photo shows him almost naked as first responders load him into an ambulance after the attack. Investigators say he allegedly ambushed two National Guard members near the White House. The shooting left both guards critically injured, and with the motive still unknown, Lakanwal’s background and actions have drawn intense public and political scrutiny. 1 posted on by Morgana To: Morgana I’d like to think our guys stripped his clothes off for the purpose of public humiliation. 2 posted on by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?) Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by.
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Why is UA enrollment down?

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Boasting palm trees, year-round desert heat and world-class research initiatives, the University of Arizona has been sought out by out-of-state, in-state and international students alike. However, the UA has witnessed a significant decrease in enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year due to a variety of factors. In 2024, UA said there were 56, 544 students, with 45, 025 being undergraduates and 11, 519 being graduate students. “Total enrollment is 54, 384, including 43, 294 undergraduates and 11, 090 graduate students,” the UA said in a statement this year. Each category experienced a noticeable decline. International students under the Trump Administration Universities across the country have faced a decrease in enrollment, largely due to the lack of international students coming to the United States under the Trump Administration. “Arizona International enrollment declined slightly to about 3, 309 students following a challenging year for students unable to obtain U. S. visas,” the UA said in this year’s fall census. President Donald Trump has issued multiple executive orders, such as Executive Order No. 14161 titled Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats. This order has significantly expanded the screening and vetting process that international students have to undergo to study in the US. Many students now struggle to obtain student visas, as the administration is delaying and reworking the interview process. Additionally, students have difficulty obtaining appointments at embassies and consulates. Following E. O. 14161, Trump issued a presidential proclamation restricting and limiting the entry of people from 12 countries and partially restricting the entry of people from seven more nations. Additionally, the administration is working to crack down on the duration of these visas, strictly limiting them to 4 years. This requires students to reapply for new visas in order to complete longer programs and comes with yet another wave of uncertainty. Along with the obstacles of simply obtaining a student visa, many international students are discouraged from coming to the United States with the growing risks of deportation even after arrival. This is in light of reports of many students and faculty across the country having their visas revoked for minor offenses. UA budgetary concerns International students and out-of-state students attending UA and other institutions often pay full or increased tuition. Therefore, this lack of international enrollment may contribute to increased budgetary issues for the UA and other universities across the country. It was recently announced that UA’s budget was officially balanced after experiencing a $177 million deficit in 2023. The process of balancing this budget significantly impacted the amount of merit-based aid that was offered to out-of-state students in this past admissions cycle. “Arizona residents make up 62. 5% of the first-year class, up from 52. 7% in 2024,” UA enrollment said in this year’s census. In 2023, UA’s financial action plan also outlined actions implemented in order to address the shortfall, one of these actions being to “rebalance undergraduate non-resident merit aid for new students and eliminate the tuition guarantee in fall 2025 for new students.” New admissions process “The first-year class includes 7, 506 students, returning to traditional enrollment levels after record cohorts between 2022 and 2024,” UA enrollment said this fall. The UA’s record-breaking class was made up of 9, 314 first-year students in 2024, with 52. 7% being in-state, 44% being out-of-state and 3. 3% being international students. The university reported it will not have a rolling admissions process for the upcoming 2025-2026 admissions cycle. This is the first year the university has not practiced rolling admissions and this could potentially impact the coming enrollment trends. UA’s new Early Action admission deadline encourages prospective students to apply before Nov. 1 to be considered for priority admission, merit-based scholarships and admission to W. A. Franke Honors College.
https://wildcat.arizona.edu/162941/news/why-is-ua-enrollment-down/

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Philip Morris: Recent Initiatives And Pullback In Valuation Make It A Buy Again (Upgrade)

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Philip Morris: Recent Initiatives And Pullback In Valuation Make It A Buy Again (Upgrade) Cash Flow Venue 4. 02K Follower s Comments Summary PM is upgraded to a “buy” due to strong smoke-free growth and resilient combustible segment performance. PM’s smoke-free products now comprise 41. 3% of sales, with ZYN, IQOS, and VEEV brands showing robust global momentum and market leadership. Unlike MO, PM continues to grow its top-line in both smoke-free and traditional segments, justifying its valuation premium over peers. With a nearly 4% dividend yield and potential for multiple expansion, PM offers double-digit total return potential for long-term investors. Philip Morris International (PM) remains one of my key holdings in the Consumer Staples portfolio as it operates in a field I consider highly attractive from the revenue stickiness (recurring nature) point of view and it This article was written by 4. 02K Follower s Welcome to Cash Flow Venue, where dividends do the heavy lifting! Blending my financial chops with the timeless wisdom of value investing (and love for steady income), I’ve built a rock-solid pillar in my financial foundation through dividend investing. I believe it’s one of the most accessible paths to achieving financial freedom, and I’m excited to share my insights with you. I’m a finance professional with deep experience in M&A and business valuation. What does that mean in practice? I’ve evaluated countless businesses and played key roles in sell-side and buy-side transactions, guiding clients through the complexities of buying and selling companies. In my day-to-day work, I dive into financial modelling, conduct commercial and financial due diligence to assess a company’s health, negotiate deal terms, and, of course, attend way too many meetings 🙂 My focus spans sectors like tech, real estate, software, finance, and consumer staples industries I’ve spent years advising and now invest in personally. Today, they make up the core of my portfolio and coverage on this platform. My motivation for writing on Seeking Alpha comes from a desire to not only deepen my own knowledge but also to share value with others who are on a similar path. Dividend investing has played a key role in my financial journey, and I believe it’s one of the most straightforward and accessible ways for anyone to work towards financial freedom. By sharing my insights and experiences, I hope to demystify the process, making it more approachable for those looking to build long-term wealth. Ultimately, my goal is to help facilitate OUR journey to financial freedom, learning and growing together as we navigate the world of dividend investing. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of PM, MO either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. The information, opinions, and thoughts included in this article do not constitute an investment recommendation or any form of investment advice. Seeking Alpha’s Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body. Comments Recommended For You.
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EU plans €51M Choose Europe call for research careers in 2027

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The European Commission plans to launch a €51. 25 million call in 2027 as part of the Choose Europe initiative, which is intended to make the continent a more attractive place to pursue a career in research. The Commission launched a €22. 5 million pilot call in October, which will close on December 3, but a draft 2026-27 work programme for the Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions (MSCA), Horizon Europe’s researcher training scheme, has revealed plans to extend the support. The Choose Europe initiative, announced with great pomp earlier this year, aims to tackle brain drain and the precarity of research careers by co-funding the recruitment of postdoctoral researchers for up to five years. EU funding will cover the positions for two to three years, while the host institutions must provide funding for an additional two years. Each programme that receives funding must recruit a minimum of three researchers. While the research community welcomed the initial pilot, there have been concerns that national cuts to research budgets in several EU countries could make it difficult for research organisations to cough up their share of the money. The draft call offers universities more flexibility by allowing the EU funding to cover either the first or second phase of the programme, although the basic issue remains. Attracting foreign talent A key priority is to attract international talent to Europe, particularly as researchers from around the world find fewer opportunities than before in the US. Recruited researchers can be of any nationality and must not have resided or carried out their main work or studies in the country of the recruiting institution for more than 12 months in the previous three years. The draft work programme gives researchers the possibility of implementing their MSCA-backed project on a part-time basis, for personal, family or professional reasons, which could benefit international scientists who still have family ties in their home country. Maria Leptin, president of the European Research Council, recently suggested that Europe should offer scientists a “haven,” in a “non-selfish manner,” allowing them to spend only half their time in Europe if needed. Related articles US researchers: Choose Europe, but part-time ERC to introduce seven-year €7 million ‘super grants’ in 2026 Choose Europe talent pilot receives lukewarm welcome A related goal is to improve working conditions and long-term prospects for researchers in Europe. Institutions applying for support will be evaluated partly on the competitiveness of the salaries and career development opportunities offered as part of their programme, as well as the quality of long-term career prospects beyond the duration of the fellowship. Supported programmes can be in any research discipline, despite indications from Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, at a Choose Europe launch event in May, that support beyond the pilot phase would privilege “frontier fields like artificial intelligence.” The MSCA calls are part of a broader €500 million package to make Europe “a magnet for researchers,” including seven-year “super grants” worth up to €7 million under the European Research Council.
https://sciencebusiness.net/news/international-news/eu-plans-eu51m-choose-europe-call-research-careers-2027

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Millwall vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction and Betting Tips | November 26th 2025

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Millwall will host Sheffield Wednesday at The Den on Wednesday in another round of the 2025-26 EFL Championship campaign. The home side have had an overall positive season but have lost their way in recent games and have now dropped out of the promotion playoff spots. They suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Portsmouth upon returning from the international break last weekend, falling 2-0 behind before a red card to Joe Bryan midway through the second half all but ended their chances of mounting a comeback. Thanks for the submission! Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, have endured a woeful campaign and appear to be on borrowed time in the second tier as they continue to reel from the heavy points deduction handed to them last month. The Owls suffered a 3-0 defeat to rivals Sheffield United in the Steel City derby on Sunday and could have few complaints about the result after failing to register a single shot on target throughout the contest. They remain rock-bottom in the Championship table with -4 points and will be desperate for a positive result on Wednesday to lift the mood around the club. Millwall vs Sheffield Wednesday Head-to-Head and Key Numbers There have been 55 meetings between Millwall and Wednesday. The hosts have won 18 of those games while the visitors have won two more. There have been 17 draws between the two teams including their most recent matchup which ended 2-2. The hosts have lost just one of their last nine games in this fixture. Wednesday have the worst offensive and defensive records in the English second tier this season with 12 goals scored and 32 conceded in 16 games. Millwall have scored 18 goals in the Championship this term, the fewest of any team in the top half of the table. Millwall vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction The Lions head into the midweek clash on a four-game winless streak after winning each of their previous four. They are, however, undefeated in their last four home matches and are firm favourites for Wednesday’s game. The Owls have lost their last two games and are winless in their last 10. They have the joint-worst away record in the division so far and could lose this one. Prediction: Millwall 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday Millwall vs Sheffield Wednesday Betting Tips Tip 1 Result: Millwall Tip 2 Goals Over/under 2. 5 Over 2. 5 goals (Four of the last five matches between the two teams have produced more than 2. 5 goals) Tip 3 Both teams to score: YES (Both sides have found the back of the net in three of the hosts’ last four matches).
https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/millwall-vs-sheffield-wednesday-prediction-betting-tips-november-26th-2025

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NASA cuts missions for Boeing Starliner contract, next flight will have no crew

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The next trip to space for Boeing’s beleaguered Starliner spacecraft won’t have a crew on board after NASA announced changes to the commercial crew contract that also slashes the total number of missions to the International Space Station. NASA on Monday announced the update to the 2014 contract that originally called for six operational crewed flights to the station after completing both a successful uncrewed and crewed flight test. Now, the contract reduces that total to four missions, although the remaining two will be available as options. The move comes after Starliner’s last flight in June 2024, which flew to the station with two NASA astronauts for what was supposed to be as short as an eight-day stay on board. But issues with its thrusters and helium leaks on its propulsion module led to NASA opting to send the spacecraft home without a crew, who ended up having to remain on board the station and be flown home on a SpaceX Dragon instead nearly 10 months after their arrival. “After a thorough evaluation, NASA and Boeing have mutually agreed to modify the contract,” NASA posted in a press release. Instead of trying to fly with a crew, the mission Starliner-1 will be used to deliver cargo. It will also allow NASA and Boeing to sign off on the fixes implemented since the problematic crew flight test. “NASA and Boeing are continuing to rigorously test the Starliner propulsion system in preparation for two potential flights next year,” said NASA’s Commercial Crew Program Manager Steve Stich. “This modification allows NASA and Boeing to focus on safely certifying the system in 2026, execute Starliner’s first crew rotation when ready, and align our ongoing flight planning for future Starliner missions based on station’s operational needs through 2030.” That mission is targeting a launch date of no earlier than April 2026. The spacecraft will be atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 41. If all goes well, Starliner will be allowed to fly up to three crewed missions to the space station, sharing duties with SpaceX, which is currently in the midst of its 11th operational crew mission, all flown since 2020. SpaceX and Boeing originally shared the commercial crew contracts awarded in 2014, with Boeing seen originally as the more reliable choice, but Starliner ran into major issues trying to get its uncrewed flight test complete and SpaceX has sinced surged ahead. The first crewed Dragon mission to make it to the station docked in May 2020, returning orbital human spaceflight missions to the United States for the first time in nearly nine years after the end of the Space Shuttle Program in 2011.
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/24/nasa-cuts-missions-for-boeing-starliner-contract-next-flight-will-have-no-crew/

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Fed Rate Cut Odds Soar to 72%: How Gold Prices Are Responding

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TLDR Gold traded near $4,065 per ounce Monday as Federal Reserve rate cut bets surged following dovish comments from policymakers Market expectations for December rate cut jumped from 40% to 72% after NY Fed’s Williams cited labor market risks Strong U. S. dollar near six-month highs pressured gold prices despite increased rate cut probability Delayed economic data including retail sales, GDP, and inflation reports set for release this week Platinum and silver posted gains while gold held above $4,000 per ounce support level Gold prices stabilized around $4,065 per ounce on Monday as investors weighed competing forces in the market. The precious metal faced pressure from a strengthening U. S. dollar while gaining support from increased expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams made comments Friday that shifted market sentiment. He stated that interest rates could decline without jeopardizing the central bank’s inflation objectives. Williams emphasized concerns about potential weakness in the labor market. His remarks caused a dramatic shift in trader expectations. The odds of a 25 basis point interest rate reduction at the Fed’s December 9-10 meeting climbed to 72%. This represented a substantial increase from the 40% probability seen just days earlier. Gold performs well when interest rates fall because the metal provides no income or yield. Lower rates reduce the appeal of interest-bearing assets like bonds and savings accounts. This makes non-yielding assets like gold more attractive to investors. Dollar Strength Creates Headwinds The U. S. dollar index approached six-month peak levels reached during Friday’s trading session. A robust dollar creates challenges for gold because the metal is priced in greenbacks. When the dollar strengthens, gold becomes more costly for international buyers using foreign currencies. Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, noted that investors were evaluating the likelihood of another Fed rate reduction. He said some Fed officials have taken a more cautious stance compared to Williams’ dovish tone. Major Economic Releases Ahead Financial markets are bracing for a series of critical U. S. economic reports this week. The data releases were delayed due to an extended government shutdown earlier this year. Monday’s schedule includes industrial production and capacity utilization figures. Producer price index and retail sales numbers arrive on Tuesday. Wednesday brings the heaviest data load with building permits, durable goods orders, jobless claims, and third-quarter GDP results. The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index will also be published Wednesday. This measure serves as the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge for tracking inflation trends. These September reports will offer the most recent comprehensive view of economic conditions. October data remains unavailable, leaving Fed policymakers with incomplete information as they approach their final 2025 meeting. The central bank has shown internal disagreement about whether additional rate cuts are necessary. Geopolitical and Market Factors Diplomatic efforts between the U. S. and Ukraine regarding a potential Russia ceasefire plan continued Monday. Officials were working on modifications to an earlier proposal. Progress on diplomatic fronts typically reduces demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Standard Chartered analysts noted that gold faced headwinds from concerns about Chinese demand and easing trade tensions. However, central banks worldwide maintained their positions as net gold buyers. Silver prices edged up 0. 2% to $50. 11 per ounce. Platinum climbed 2. 4% to reach $1,546. 92 per ounce. Palladium gained 0. 6% to $1,383. 50 per ounce. Gold futures for December delivery traded at $4,062. 40 per ounce. The post Fed Rate Cut Odds Soar to 72%: How Gold Prices Are Responding appeared first on Blockonomi.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/tech/fed-rate-cut-odds-soar-to-72-how-gold-prices-are-responding/

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Strategy Supporters and BTC Community’s JP Morgan Boycott Gains steam

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The backlash against financial services company JP Morgan from the Bitcoin (BTC) community and supporters of BTC treasury company Strategy continued to swell on Sunday as calls to “boycott” JP Morgan grew. The anger from the Bitcoin community followed news that the MSCI, formerly Morgan Stanley Capital International, an index company that sets criteria for index inclusion, is likely to exclude crypto treasury companies from its indexes in January 2026. JP Morgan shared the MSCI news in a research note. “I just pulled $20 million from Chase and suing them for credit card malfeasance,” real estate investor and Bitcoin advocate Grant Cardone said in response to a call to boycott the financial services giant. “Crash JP Morgan and buy Strategy and BTC,” Bitcoin advocate Max Keiser said, as the online boycott movement gained steam. The exclusion of crypto treasury companies from stock indexes could trigger an automatic sell-off of their shares from funds and asset managers that are mandated to buy specific types of financial instruments, and could negatively impact crypto markets. Related: Saylor shrugs off suggestion Wall Street ‘hurt’ Bitcoin amid latest crash Strategy founder Michael Saylor breaks his silence and responds to MSCI Strategy entered the Nasdaq 100, a stock market index of the 100 largest companies by market capitalization on the tech-focused stock exchange, in December 2024 This allowed Strategy to reap the benefits of passive capital flows from funds and investors holding the Nasdaq 100. Strategy founder Michael Saylor responded to the proposed MSCI policy change on Friday, saying, “Strategy is not a fund, not a trust, and not a holding company.” “Funds and trusts passively hold assets. Holding companies sit on investments. We create, structure, issue, and operate,” Saylor said, adding that Strategy is a “Bitcoin-backed structured finance company.” The proposed MSCI listing criteria change would force any treasury company with 50% or more of its balance sheet in crypto to lose its index status. These companies would then face one of two choices: reduce crypto holdings to be below the threshold to qualify for index inclusion, or lose the passive capital flows from the market indexes. A sudden sell-off from crypto treasury companies impacted by the proposed MSCI change could force digital asset prices down, according to analysts.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/bitcoin/strategy-supporters-and-btc-communitys-jp-morgan-boycott-gains-steam/

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How to Watch Chiefs Games Without Cable in 2025

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It’s no secret that streaming sports continues to get more and more complicated, but we’re here to make it as simple as possible for you. Here’s how to stream every Kansas City Chiefs game this season if you don’t have cable: Week 12: vs Indianapolis Colts (CBS) Sunday, November 23, 1: 00 p. m. ET In Market 🏆 Our Top Choice: Paramount+ “Essential” (7-day free trial) 💰 The Cheapest: NFL+ (watch on phone & tablet ONLY) ✂️ The Cable Replacers: Fubo “Pro” (7-day free trial) DirecTV Stream “Entertainment” (5-day free trial) YouTube TV “Base Plan” (21-day free trial) Hulu + Live TV (no free trial) Out of Market NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube Canada & International NFL Game Pass on DAZN (excludes China) Week 13: at Dallas Cowboys (CBS) Thursday, November 27, 4: 30 p. m. ET U. S. (Primetime game) 🏆 Our Top Choice: Paramount+ “Essential” (7-day free trial) 💰 The Cheapest: NFL+ (watch on phone & tablet ONLY) ✂️ The Cable Replacers: Fubo “Pro” (7-day free trial) DirecTV Stream “Entertainment” (5-day free trial) YouTube TV “Base Plan” (21-day free trial) Hulu + Live TV (no free trial) Canada & International NFL Game Pass on DAZN (excludes China) Week 14: vs Houston Texans (NBC) Sunday, December 7, 8: 20 p. m. ET U. S. (Primetime game) 🏆 Our Top Choice: Peacock “Premium” (no free trial) 💰 The Cheapest: NFL+ (watch on phone & tablet ONLY) ✂️ The Cable Replacers: Fubo “Pro” (7-day free trial) DirecTV Stream “Entertainment” (5-day free trial) YouTube TV “Base Plan” (21-day free trial) Hulu + Live TV (no free trial) Canada & International NFL Game Pass on DAZN (excludes China) Week 15: vs Los Angeles Chargers (CBS) Sunday, December 14, 1: 00 p. m. ET In Market 🏆 Our Top Choice: Paramount+ “Essential” (7-day free trial) 💰 The Cheapest: NFL+ (watch on phone & tablet ONLY) ✂️ The Cable Replacers: Fubo “Pro” (7-day free trial) DirecTV Stream “Entertainment” (5-day free trial) YouTube TV “Base Plan” (21-day free trial) Hulu + Live TV (no free trial) Out of Market NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube Canada & International NFL Game Pass on DAZN (excludes China) Week 16: at Tennessee Titans (CBS) Sunday, December 21, 1: 00 p. m. ET In Market 🏆 Our Top Choice: Paramount+ “Essential” (7-day free trial) 💰 The Cheapest: NFL+ (watch on phone & tablet ONLY) ✂️ The Cable Replacers: Fubo “Pro” (7-day free trial) DirecTV Stream “Entertainment” (5-day free trial) YouTube TV “Base Plan” (21-day free trial) Hulu + Live TV (no free trial) Out of Market NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube Canada & International NFL Game Pass on DAZN (excludes China) Week 17: vs Denver Broncos (Prime Video) Thursday, December 25, 8: 15 p. m. ET U. S. (Primetime game) 🏆 Our Top Choice: Amazon Prime Video 💰 The Cheapest: NFL+ (watch on phone & tablet ONLY) Canada & International NFL Game Pass on DAZN (excludes China) Week 18: at Las Vegas Raiders (TBD) Sat or Sun, Jan 3 or 4, Time TBD In Market 🏆 Our Top Choice: Paramount+ “Essential” (7-day free trial) 💰 The Cheapest: NFL+ (watch on phone & tablet ONLY) ✂️ The Cable Replacers: Fubo “Pro” (7-day free trial) DirecTV Stream “Entertainment” (5-day free trial) YouTube TV “Base Plan” (21-day free trial) Hulu + Live TV (no free trial) Out of Market NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube Canada & International NFL Game Pass on DAZN (excludes China) How to Watch Chiefs Games as Cheap as Possible In Market You can check here to see which local games are in your market. Primetime games are always considered “in-market.” If your goal is to watch every Chiefs game at the lowest possible total cost, here’s our step-by-step recommendation on what to do: Sign up for the Paramount+ “Essential” plan to watch every in-market game on CBS Keep Paramount+ through the end of the season. It’s $8 per month. Before the Week 14 game (NBC primetime), sign up for a free trial of Fubo “Pro” or DirecTV Stream “Entertainment” or YouTube TV “Base Plan”. If you don’t have any free trials available, sign up for one month of Peacock “Premium” for $11. Before the Week 17 game, sign up for a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. If you don’t have the free trial available, sign up for one month of Prime Video for $9 That’s it. Depending on the free trials you have available, that’s somewhere between $16 and $36 to watch every remaining Chiefs game. Also note: You can sign up for NFL+ for just $7 per month and watch every in-market and primetime game. However, you can only watch games live on your phone or tablet. They’ll be blocked (until they’re available as replays) on your TV or PC. Out of Market If the Chiefs play outside your market, here’s a step-by-step guide to watch every game for as cheap as possible: Sign up for NFL Sunday Ticket to watch every non-primetime out-of-market game. Keep it through the end of the season, which will cost $48 total Before the Week 13 game (CBS primetime), sign up for a free trial of Paramount+ “Essential” or Fubo “Pro” or DirecTV Stream “Entertainment” or YouTube TV “Base Plan”. Before the Week 14 game (NBC primetime), sign up for a different free trial of Fubo “Pro” or DirecTV Stream “Entertainment” or YouTube TV “Base Plan”. If you don’t have any free trials available, sign up for one month of Peacock “Premium” for $11. Before the Week 17 game, sign up for a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. If you don’t have the free trial available, sign up for one month of Prime Video for $9 Canada & International This one’s pretty simple: If you live outside of the United States (excluding China), you can sign up for NFL Game Pass on DAZN and watch every single NFL game live. The pricing depends on your country. How to Watch Chiefs Games With as Few Streaming Services as Possible In Market If you aren’t as concerned with price and simply want to minimize the amount of streaming services you sign up for, sign up for one of these: Fubo “Pro” DirecTV Stream “Entertainment” YouTube TV “Base Plan” Hulu + Live TV All of these will give you access to dozens of live TV channels, including CBS and NBC in most markets. If you’re in market, that’ll give you every remaining Chiefs game other than the Prime Video-exclusive one (Week 17 vs Broncos). All of these streaming services offer first-month deals, and there are free trials for Fubo, DirecTV Stream and YouTube TV available if you want to mix and match to cut down the total price a bit. But if you simply want one service for the rest of the season, we would go with Fubo. Out of Market For the out-of-market fans, this option isn’t really different than the one above. You’ll still need NFL Sunday Ticket for all of the non-primetime games that are televised on CBS. Then, for the primetime games on CBS (Week 13), NBC (Week 14) or Prime Video (Week 17), you’ll still need to add another streaming service for those games.
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