Tax shock: Meta profits plunge, earnings crunch; $16B hit tied to ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Meta Platforms faced a staggering $16 billion tax charge due to President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ significantly impacting its third-quarter net income. Despite a brief market dip, the company’s stock showed resilience. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted a strong business quarter and exciting future prospects, with Meta ending with substantial cash reserves and a…

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Nagarjuna Mania: Fans celebrate ‘Coolie’ release with grand gestures; light firecrackers, confetti, display fan-made posters

Hyderabad erupted in celebrations for Nagarjuna’s role as Simon in ‘Coolie’ alongside Rajinikanth, coinciding with an early birthday bash. Fans garlanded massive cut-outs, lit fireworks, and performed ‘paal abhishekam’ at Gokul Theatre. Vizag mirrored the fervor with custom flags and vibrant street festivities, while initial reviews of ‘Coolie’ highlight Rajinikanth’s performance and Anirudh’s music amidst…

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Exclusive – Bigg Boss 19’s Awez Darbar reacts to rumours of paying Rs 2 crore penalty to make a voluntary exit; says ‘Staying in BB is like earning crores, why would I walk out?’

Evicted Bigg Boss 19 contestant Awez Darbar refuted claims of paying a Rs 2 crore penalty to exit, stating he genuinely loves reality shows and wouldn’t leave voluntarily. He expressed disappointment over his eviction, questioning the makers’ timing and his vote count despite trending high. Darbar also shared how the show toughened his personality.

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