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A North Dakota judge has ruled that Greenpeace must pay $345 million for damages related to protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

In January, Argentina experienced a net loss of US$ 2.730 million in currency as people and businesses bought dollars for savings purposes.

In January, Argentinians significantly increased their purchases of US dollars, reaching a total demand of US$2730 million, marking the highest figure in three months.

Poland is investing nearly a billion dollars in a new radar system named 'Barbara' to enhance NATO's eastern border defenses.

Greenpeace has been ordered by a court in North Dakota to pay 345 million dollars in damages to the operator of the Dakota Access oil pipeline.

The Central Bank of Argentina has consistently purchased US dollars every day in February, totalling US$1555 million during the month, which is a significant increase in foreign reserves.

Banks in Argentina are launching campaigns to attract under-the-mattress dollars amid limited deposits since the introduction of a fiscal amnesty.

Warner Bros Discovery has agreed to be acquired by Paramount Skydance in a landmark deal valued at $110 billion, marking a significant shift in Hollywood's media landscape.

The dismissal of former Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim is expected to cost the club approximately $20 million.

BlackRock's total assets under management have surpassed $10 trillion in 2023, driven by a significant influx of investments into long-term funds during Q4.

OpenAI has announced that it raised a total of 1.1 billion dollars (approximately 17 trillion yen) from several key investors including SoftBank Group.

OpenAI sets a new record by raising $110 billion and forms a close alliance with Amazon.

The US government has allocated $1.183 billion for 176 reconstruction projects in Puerto Rico to improve its critical infrastructure following recent disasters.

Osaka, Japan, received 21 gold bars valued at over three million dollars from an anonymous donor to help repair the city's old water pipes.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump to request $21 billion in federal funding for affordable housing and infrastructure projects.

Ukraine has secured a new four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with the IMF worth $8.1 billion, which requires the implementation of key reforms to address macroeconomic stability and corruption.

JD Vance, the U.S. Vice President, has suspended $259 million in Medicaid funding for Minnesota due to alleged fraud concerns.

Two clients have filed lawsuits against a currency exchange company in Votorantim, SP, for failure to pay for dollars purchased, leading to significant financial losses.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a funding initiative of 68 million dollars aimed at assisting nearly 1,300 households with various public aid programs.

A court has ruled on the controversial construction of a ballroom in the White House, approved by Donald Trump despite significant opposition and legal challenges.

A report highlights that the U.S. and Israel have incurred over a billion dollars in expenses in a six-week military readiness operation against Iran.

The American company Lyten has completed the acquisition of the bankrupt Northvolt business, with plans to restart battery production by late 2026 and establish a data center in Skellefteå at a total cost of 5 billion dollars.

An anonymous donor has given 21 kilograms of gold bullion worth over 3.5 million dollars to a Japanese city hall for critical infrastructure projects.

The International Monetary Fund has granted a loan of 8.1 billion dollars, reflecting significant financial support.

Chilean retail and banking company Falabella has announced its agreement to acquire the e-commerce platform Linio for approximately 138 million dollars.

The US has announced a reward of 5 million dollars for information leading to the capture of two drug lords linked to the Sinaloa Cartel following the presumed death of leader Nemesio Oseguera 'El Mencho'.

Bank credit in US dollars in Argentina has reached record levels, exceeding US$20 billion, with a significant increase during Javier Milei's administration.

Claudia Sheinbaum announced that The Coca-Cola Company's COO will invest $6 billion in Mexico amid rising taxes.

The article discusses how some wealthy individuals, particularly in Hollywood, have made drastic decisions regarding their wills, often betraying their children in favor of other beneficiaries.

A rare collectible known as the 'Holy Grail' of the Pokémon franchise is set to be auctioned this month in Derby, England, with an estimated value between £30,000 and £40,000.

An armed robbery in Cusco, Peru, led to the theft of 60 kilos of gold and 1.8 million dollars from a mining businessman.

Argentina's official tourism statistics show a reversal in trends, with increased inbound tourism and decreased outbound tourism, while no longer providing dollar inflow and outflow data due to political controversies.

Argentina's Supreme Court has approved the extradition of former PDVSA official Luis Abraham Bastidas Ramírez, accused of laundering five million dollars connected to chavista corruption, to Andorra.

Trump has allocated one billion dollars for military forces to counter threats from Iran, while cautioning that patience is costly.

Mexico plans to invest 233 million dollars in a government-backed fund focused on alternative assets, marking its first capital injection in a decade to finance projects within the country.

A family dining at Pony Dining in Australia managed to avoid paying a hefty bill of over 600 dollars through a clever deception.

A Chinese company, Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd., distributed over $26 million in year-end bonuses to its employees during an annual gala.

A pharmacy in Stockholm is under investigation for allegedly defrauding multiple regions of millions of dollars through fraudulent sweat treatment claims involving Botox.

The Trump administration has frozen nearly 260 million dollars in federal Medicaid funding to Minnesota amid a major fraud scandal in the state.

Nvidia has reported its first annual revenue surpassing $200 billion, reinforcing its growth in the AI sector despite mixed responses from the stock market.

Sources indicate that The Washington Post experienced losses exceeding $100 million last year, leading to significant layoffs within the company.

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel has received a one million dollar award from trumpeter Herb Alpert to support the education of young musicians.

Argentina is set to pay over 33 million dollars to the United States for the training of F-16 pilots as part of a bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening regional defense.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is demanding a $13.5 billion refund from Donald Trump's administration following the Supreme Court's ruling that the tariffs imposed were illegal.

Two high-ranking military officials have been arrested following a corruption scandal revealed within the Ukrainian Air Force, involving the embezzlement of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

John De Mol, the creator of Big Brother and La Voz, revolutionized television with his innovative reality formats that have been adapted in over 70 countries.

Jaan Tallinn has invested in the Estonian startup ZaiNar, which has just surpassed a billion-dollar valuation after raising over 100 million dollars for its technology platform.

A new application for distributing food aid developed in Turku has received innovative funding and aims to improve food access for those in need.

A recent analysis reveals that Russian companies exploited secret territories in the British islands to conduct major trade, including transactions linked to Kremlin-supported projects and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.

The article discusses the economic value of rain from the Amazon rainforest, estimated at $20 billion annually, and the impact of deforestation on this value.