1. Donald Trump named Time's Person of the Year (world events, politics): Time magazine has announced that former U.S. President Donald Trump will be named its Person of the Year for 2024, making him the first individual to receive the title twice. [Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/donald-trump-named-times-person-of-the-year-for-second-time-set-to-ring-opening-bell-at-new-york-stock-exchange/articleshow/116231974.cms]

2. South Korean President Yoon's martial law decree (world events, politics): South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol defended his short-lived martial law decree, rejecting calls for investigations into his actions, and stating that it was an act of governance rather than rebellion. [Link: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/south-korean-president-defends-marital-law-decree-act-116706061]

3. MARA Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 40,435 BTC as Mining Capacity Hits Record 50 EH/s (business, economy): Cryptocurrency mining company MARA has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 40,435 BTC and reached a record mining capacity of 50 exahash per second (EH/s). [Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mara-boosts-bitcoin-holdings-40-065942305.html]

4. Activist investor Anson takes stake in Lionsgate Studios (business, economy): Activist investor Anson is reportedly seeking a sale of Lionsgate Studios, after acquiring a significant stake in the company and pushing for changes in its management and strategy. [Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/activist-investor-anson-takes-stake-213257287.html]

5. Blackstone sees North America private equity exits doubling next year (business, economy): Investment firm Blackstone predicts that private equity exits in North America will double in 2025, as companies seek to take advantage of favorable market conditions and strong demand for assets. [Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/blackstone-sees-private-equity-north-212159805.html]