Finland-Estonia power cable hit in latest Baltic Sea incident | Finland newsthirst.

An undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia broke down on Wednesday, Finland’s prime minister said, the latest in a series of incidents involving cables and energy pipelines in the Baltic Sea. The Finnish electricity grid’s head of operations, Arto Pahkin, told the public broadcaster Yle that sabotage could not be ruled out. Finland’s prime…

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Trump adviser says focus must be on peace over regaining territory in Ukraine newsthirst.

A senior adviser to president-elect Donald Trump says the incoming administration will focus on achieving peace in the war in Ukraine rather than winning back territory. Bryan Lanza, a Republican party strategist, told the BBC the Trump administration would ask Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his version of a “realistic vision for peace”. “And if…

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John Wick director reveals how Keanu Reeves ‘stood up’ for puppy death scene that crew thought was the ‘worst idea’ | Hollywood newsthirst.

In a recent retrospective celebrating the 10th anniversary of John Wick, producer David Leitch and director Chad Stahelski shared some fascinating insights about a pivotal moment in the film. Keanu Reeves, known for his passionate dedication to his roles, played a crucial part in ensuring a heart-wrenching scene made it to the final cut, as…

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Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs in bankruptcy cost-cutting scramble newsthirst.

A Spirit Airlines plane at New York’s LaGuardia Airport Leslie Josephs/CNBC Spirit Airlines is cutting about 200 jobs across the company as the struggling budget carrier seeks to reduce costs after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November. “These decisions were not made lightly, as we know they impact professional and personal lives,”…

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Bears’ thorough coaching search could include Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman newsthirst.

Could the Chicago Bears be looking just an hour-and-a-half east for their next head coach? Chicago is seeking an interview with Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman to fill its head-coaching vacancy, according to NFL Network. Freeman’s potential interest in the position is unknown, with Notre Dame having extended its head coach last…

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Ex-Cleveland Fed President Mester sees fewer rate cuts after Trump win newsthirst.

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference on Sept.18, 2024 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty The U.S. Federal Reserve could carry out fewer interest rate cuts than previously expected next year should President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed global tariffs take hold, former Fed policymaker Loretta Mester said Tuesday. Mester indicated that…

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Kathakali fest by Thripunithura Kathakali Kendram gets under way newsthirst.

K.G. Paulose, former Vice-Chancellor of the Kalamandalam Deemed to be University, inaugurated the two-day annual Kathakali fest organised by the Thripunithura Kathakali Kendram at Sree Venkateswara High School on Saturday.  This year’s Kalamandalam Karunakaran Puraskaram was presented to Kottakkal Kunjuraman. Dr Paulose, who won Kendra Sahitya Akademi’s Bhasha Samman, was honoured at the event. Ranjini…

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