The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) Lifestyle Monitoring Cell has initiated proceedings against a leading Pakistani television and film actress over alleged massive income tax evasion spanning several years, according to official…
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The year’s first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies
NEW YORK — The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the light from one may dim the other.
The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night into Saturday morning, according to the American Meteor Society ….
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Karachi mayor urges people to avoid politicisation after child drowns in open manhole – Dawn
- Karachi mayor urges people to avoid politicisation after child drowns in open manhole Dawn
- Another child dies in Karachi after falling into manhole The Express Tribune
- Eight-year-old boy dies after falling into sewer in Karachi Geo News
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Apple’s M4 MacBook Air Is $200 Off and It’s One of the Smartest Laptops You Can Buy
Starting the new year with a faster, lighter laptop can make work, school and everyday tasks feel a lot less frustrating. If you’ve been putting off an upgrade, the M4 MacBook Air is still one of the easiest machines to recommend, especially for…
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Samsung Welcomes Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy Tab A11+ to the Galaxy Ecosystem
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Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy Tab A11+ deliver innovative experiences for every kind of user — from improved displays and new features to stand out cameras
12/30/2025
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How to see a supermoon and the Quadrantid meteor shower
NEW YORK (AP) — The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the light from one may dim the other.
The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night into Saturday…
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7 Must-Play Video Games Coming in 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, the gaming world turns to 2026 and it is shaping up to be a gamer’s paradise.
From epic open worlds to adrenaline-pumping action, 2026 promises releases that will dominate conversations and social…
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New mural at Jesus Green Lido celebrates Cambridge’s connection to water
A new mural dedicated to the city’s historical connection to water, nature and learning has been unveiled at Jesus Green Lido in Cambridge.
Jesus Green Lido is run by GLL, the charitable social enterprise…
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Baker McKenzie Advises Credicorp in Its Acquisition of Helm Bank USA | Newsroom
Baker McKenzie client Credicorp Ltd. has announced that its subsidiary, Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP), has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Helm Bank USA for USD 180 million, subject to customary price adjustments at closing.
Helm Bank, a Florida state-chartered community bank, reported USD 1.1 billion in assets and USD 106.8 million in shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2025. The acquisition aligns with Credicorp’s strategy to enhance its cross-border capabilities by serving internationally active clients and bolsters its ability to meet the growing needs of Latin American clients while preserving Helm Bank’s legacy as a community-focused institution.
Led by New York/Miami-based M&A and Capital Markets Partners Federico Cuadra Del Carmen and Steven Canner, the core Baker McKenzie team includes:
M&A and Capital Markets: Laura Estrada (New York), Zach Bassen (New York), Santiago Corcuera (New York), Adam Buehler (Miami), Zach Bethel (New York), Jaime Trujillo (Bogotá), Ricardo Trejos (Bogotá), Francisco Munoz (Bogotá), Vedant Sharma (New York)
Tax: Kai Kramer (Houston), Ross Staine (Houston), Glenn Fox (New York)
Employment & Benefits: Christopher Guldberg (Chicago), Annika Morin (Chicago), Kimberly Franko (New York), Danielle Gibbons (New York), Mecole Tate (San Francisco), Daniela Lievano (Bogotá), Victoria Moreno (Bogotá)
Intellectual Property: Pamela Church (New York), Alysha Preston (New York), Marcela Pertusi Hernández (New York)
Data Privacy: Cristina Messerschmidt (Chicago)
Real Estate: Sarah Winston (Chicago), Paulina Timmer (New York)
Finance: Angie Muñoz (Bogotá)
“A heartfelt congratulations to the entire Credicorp deal team on this historic transaction, we at Baker are incredibly honored to have been entrusted with this momentous multijurisdictional mandate with such strategic importance,” said Federico reflecting on the transaction.
A transactional powerhouse with more than 2,700 deal lawyers in more than 40jurisdictions, Baker McKenzie is a market-leader in cross-border transactions. The team provides broad market, sector and legal know-how in Latin America, advising on some of the most significant transactions and legal matters in the region. Working closely across practice groups and offices, they group helps clients capitalize on business, trade and investment opportunities in Latin America and execute their global growth strategies.
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Before dogs, humans may have lived closely with wolves
Long ago, humans and wolves lived closer than many people expect. New research shows strong evidence of such a connection on a small island in the Baltic Sea.
Scientists found wolf bones in a place that wolves could not have reached on their own….
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