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Scott Bessent's rise through finance to the US TreasuryIconic footballer Lionel Messi is finally making his way to Fortnite, and according to leakers, he's coming with a pretty impressive bundle. Fortnite 's cosmetic game has been consistently the best in the industry, steering into its absurd approach and delivering on perhaps the biggest and most sprawling pop culture crossovers we've ever seen in gaming. It sounds like high praise, but few games can squeeze an Edward Scissorhands skin and a Disney 's Baymax cosmetic into their game without looking silly. Fortnite has been delivering massively with its massive Chapter 6 Battle Pass full of original characters, and as players work through new Lego and OG Passes at the same time, it seems that there's no shortage of great cosmetics for players to show their flair, but as the Item Shop rolls into new territory, there are more characters (or rather, real people) to be added. And, football fans, you're not going to miss this, as eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is about to hit the Item Shop with a full cosmetic bundle in tow. Fortnite Ballistic launches in early access: Epic Games introduces first-person 5v5 mode Fortnite players could get $72 million refund stemming from predatory in game purchases Here's what you need to know about the Messi Fortnite skin, and when to expect it. The Messi Fortnite skin will be released into the Item Shop at 7pm EST / 4pm PST on Friday, December 13 , and for UK players, that means 12am GMT on Saturday, December 14 , this is according to reliable leaker @SpushFNBR. This time coincides with the Item Shop refresh for the day, so it seems bang on. According to the leaker, here’s everything we can expect to touch down in the item shop when he arrives: Two outfits (one costing 1,800 V-Bucks, the other costing 1,500 V-Bucks) Two Back Blings (included with each outfit) Two emotes (one built-in, presumably with the more expensive outfit, and one for 400 V-Bucks) Two Pickaxes (800 V-Bucks each) The full bundle containing every Messi Fortnite item will come to 2,800 V-Bucks in total , saving you a huge 2,500 V-Bucks. If you want to buy the pack from a V-Bucks wallet of zero, the best way to do so would be to buy a bundle of 2,800 V-Bucks, which will cost you £17.49 / $22.99 / AU$30.35 . We’re not sure what the Messi Fortnite outfits will look like yet, though we can probably presume that he’ll appear in his current team’s kit, which is Inter Miami, as well as a more abstract outfit if it’s set to come with its own built-in emote. Whatever it is, we’re sure fans will shell out for it anyway. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.Nov 22 (Reuters) - Investor Scott Bessent has spent his career in finance, working for macro investment billionaire George Soros and noted short seller Jim Chanos, as well as running his own hedge fund. Bessent will take his investing knowledge down a rarefied career path that only a few other prominent Wall Street luminaries have followed: running the U.S. Treasury. Other examples of U.S. Treasury secretaries who have come from finance include Steven Mnuchin, who served under Trump in his first term, and had worked at Goldman Sachs. Henry Paulson, who served as Treasury secretary under George W. Bush, was also a Goldman Sachs alumnus, where he had been chairman and CEO. Bessent has advocated for tax reform and deregulation, particularly to spur more bank lending and energy production, as noted in a recent opinion piece , opens new tab he wrote for The Wall Street Journal. The market's surge after Trump's election victory, he wrote, signaled investor "expectations of higher growth, lower volatility and inflation, and a revitalized economy for all Americans." "Scott is one of the smartest and sharpest investors I’ve had the privilege to work for. Just like George Soros was, he too is typically multiple steps ahead of the market," said Michael Oliver Weinberg, a Columbia Business School professor and investment advisor who previously worked under Bessent as a portfolio manager at Soros Fund Management. Bessent, 62, has said his success came after growing up knowing financial anxiety. He grew up in the fishing village of Little River, South Carolina, where Bessent has said his father, a real estate investor, experienced booms and busts. “I’ve known financial anxiety and I do not want that for any family,” Bessent told Trump ally Roger Stone in a recent interview on Stone's radio show. Bessent attended Yale College and considered journalism but, after graduating in 1984 with a degree in political science, took an internship on Wall Street. He worked for Chanos in the late 1980s and then joined Soros Fund Management, Soros' famed macroeconomic investment firm. He soon helped Soros and top deputy Stanley Druckenmiller on their most famous trade - shorting the British pound in 1992, which earned the firm more than $1 billion. In 2015, Bessent raised $4.5 billion, including $2 billion from Soros, to launch Key Square Group, a hedge fund firm that bets on macroeconomic trends. The firm managed approximately $577 million in overall assets, as of December 2023, according to a regulatory filing. Bessent has said he has known the Trump family for 30 years through a friendship with Donald Trump’s late brother, Robert Trump. Bessent supported Donald Trump’s presidential run in 2016 but during this election cycle worked as a top economic advisor to the campaign in addition to being a top fundraiser. “I was all in for President Trump. I was one of the few Wall Street people backing him,” Bessent told Stone over the weekend. Sign up here. Reporting by Lawrence Delevingne in Boston, editing by Megan Davies and Rod Nickel Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab Thomson Reuters Delevingne works primarily on enterprise stories related to finance. He joined Reuters in 2015 and previously reported for CNBC.com and Absolute Return. Delevingne is a graduate of Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism and Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service.
Reform UK leader threatens legal action if Kemi Badenoch, see why(NAPSI)—The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but when the average American is spending nearly $1,000 on gifts, food, and decorations, they can also be the most stressful. For many, the pressure to create a picture-perfect holiday can stretch budgets a bit too far. Many of today’s shoppers seek advice from their favorite online influencers, sourcing creative hacks, recipes, DIY projects, and tips to keep the holidays magical without overspending. In fact, 69% of consumers say they value and actively seek out influencer recommendations. Now, questions don’t need to get buried in the comments. This December, TextNow is flipping the script on holiday stress by introducing the Holiday Hotline , a free resource to help you navigate the season, with advice a mere text away. Whether it’s finding affordable gifts, creating a festive dinner on a budget, or even learning how to save on your monthly bills, the Holiday Hotline can make things simpler, cheaper, and—perhaps most importantly—more joyful. TextNow Holiday Hotline: Expert Advice at Your Fingertips From December 5–10, TextNow’s Holiday Hotline connects you with relatable experts (aka some of your favorite influencers including social media creator and podcast host Remi Cruz, Kayla Savings, and Melissa Weiss) who will share their go-to tips for a budget-friendly holiday. Here’s what you can expect: • Holiday Budgeting 101: Learn simple ways to stretch every dollar and avoid those dreaded post-holiday bills. • Affordable Gift-Giving Ideas: Thoughtful, creative gifts that won’t break the bank. • Festive Decorating on a Dime: Transform your home into a holiday wonderland with budget-friendly hacks. • Stress-Free Holiday Cooking: Recipes and meal-planning tips to impress your guests. Need more advice? Just text the hotline at 310-299-3584, and you’ll get personalized, practical tips sent straight to your phone. Win $1,000 for Your Holiday Dinner As if free expert advice wasn’t enough, TextNow is also giving you the chance to win big this holiday season. Enter the $1,000 Dinner Giveaway for a shot at a $1,000 gift card to cover your holiday expenses—whether it’s for food, gifts, travel, or whatever else makes your season special. Entering is simple: 1.Head to TextNow’s Instagram . 2.Like the giveaway post. 3.Share your best holiday tip in the comments (bonus: share the post to your story for an extra entry). 4.The giveaway runs from December 5-12, with winners announced from December 13-16. Save More This Holiday Season TextNow is more than just a phone service—it’s a way to take control of your budget, not just during the holidays but year-round. • Free Phone Service: Unlimited calling and texting on the nation’s largest 5G network free. No gimmicks, no contracts. • Free Essential Data: Get free data for such essential apps as maps, rideshare, and email when you activate your SIM card. • Additional Flexible Data Plans: Add extra data only when you need it, with hourly, daily, or monthly passes. Getting started with TextNow is easy. Download the app to call and text for free over Wi-Fi or unlock free cellular service with a $4.99 SIM card. Learn More For more details, visit www.TextNow.com . Word Count: 491
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None6 Mass. eateries land on OpenTable’s 2024 list of top 100 restaurantsThis is the heartbreaking first picture of tragic Malika Noor Al Katib who was fatally stabbed at her home in Wexford, Ireland. A 34-year-old man was earlier arrested in connection with her murder. The brave schoolgirl received fatal stab wounds to her back and chest when she tried to intervene in an attack on Upper William Street, New Ross, around 11.45pm on Sunday night. The young girl was rushed to Waterford University Hospital by paramedics but her injuries were too severe and she was pronounced dead at 12.45am on Monday morning. Her 31-year-old mum Alish Al Katib suffered stab wounds to her chest, which were not life-threatening. The 34-year-old male was released from Waterford University Hospital in the early hours of this morning and was arrested by waiting Gardai, members of Ireland’s national police force. Gardai said they were following a definite line of inquiry and were not looking for anyone else in connection with their inquiries. A spokesman said: “The post mortem examination which was conducted by State Pathologist Dr Sally Anne Collis took place yesterday, the results of which will not be released for operational reasons. Malika Noor Al Katib was killed trying to protect her mum from a horrific stabbing attack. Picture: The offender was arrested by local authorities and is detained at a Garda station. Picture: ”A male, aged in his 30s has been released from hospital and arrested on suspicion of murder. “He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the Eastern Region. ”Investigating Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have any information on this fatal assault to come forward.” According to sources, the schoolgirl was asleep in her bed when a commotion erupted downstairs in the house at Upper William Street. She awakened and went to the room where the noise was coming from. Her mum Alish, who is formerly from Tramore, Co Waterford and a convert to the Muslim faith, was stabbed in the chest but she managed to escape from the house and raise the alarm. Meanwhile Malika, who tried to intervene and save her mum, received a number of stab wounds to her chest and back, which proved fatal. Imam Rashid Munir, imam of the Waterford Al-Munir Islamic Centre, said the community had been left in shock. He said it’s hoped that little Malika can be buried today or tomorrow, in line with Muslim tradition. He told RTE Radio One’s News at One: “The community are all in pain, they are all in shock. They all want to say a good goodbye to Malika.” He said while Malika’s mum’s injuries are not life-threatening, “she is not in a good condition” after the loss of her daughter. Wexford County Council member Michael Sheehan, a native of New Ross said: “The community is absolutely numbed by the news of the child’s death in such tragic circumstances. “I grew up in the Williams Street area and I know for certain the community will rally around and support the family. ”This is an area where everyone knows each other and this family was part of the community. They were active in many different activities. “Everyone is just shocked and a cloud is hanging over New Ross today. Malika attended New Ross Educate Together primary school, where both teachers and pupils are receiving counselling to help them cope with the loss of a friend and much-loved pupil. This story originally appeared in The Sun. More Coverage Child dead after horror school crash Nathan Schmidt, Alexandra Feiam ‘Horrific screams’: Three boys found dead Ryan Merrifield - The Sun Originally published as Irish schoolgirl, 8, killed protecting her mum from stabbing World Don't miss out on the headlines from World. Followed categories will be added to My News. More related stories Leaders ‘Treason’: President now dead man walking South Korea’s president is in serious trouble after the nation descended into chaos today – and Australia won’t be immune from the fallout. Read more TV ‘Motherf***er!’: Comedian eviscerates Biden US President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter, has gone down quite terribly even on his own side of politics. Read more