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On this episode of Bloomberg Next Africa, we take a closer look at how the continent's gambling industry is evolving. Driven by rapid digital adoption and a growing sports audience, Africa is emerging as a major betting powerhouse. Global companies like Super Group are betting big on future growth as to governments struggle to keep pace with the regulatory challenges rising alongside them. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja examine the opportunities and challenges. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Ukraine's capital Kyiv suffered a massive drone and missile attack overnight as talks continued between US, Russian and Ukrainian representatives in the United Arab Emirates aimed at finding a path toward peace....

New Zealand police have found human remains beneath mud and debris from a landslide that struck a campsite in the popular holiday spot of Mount Maunganui, and are now moving to recover more victims....

This week, economic adviser to Ukraine Chrystia Freeland discusses President Trump's threats to seize Greenland and his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Davos, Switzerland. And, renewed threats of tariffs on European wine could raise prices and ripple through the entire US wine industry. Plus, climate change is disrupting cocoa in West Africa and turning Ecuador into a major global supplier. Later, why global criticism of the war in Gaza hasn't stopped countries from turning to Israel for defense technology. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Brazilian petrochemical giant Braskem SA paid interest due Friday on its so-called hybrid bonds, according to people familiar with the matter....

Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Wealth Enhancement's Ayako Yoshioka, Mizuho Securities' Nick Setyan, Apple Former Executive Tony Fadell, Bessemer Trust's Jeff Mills, Richard Bernstein Advisors's Richard Bernstein, Zellerfeld's Cornelius Schmitt, Candle Media's Kevin Mayer, The Record Academy's Harvey Mason Jr. (Source: Bloomberg)...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission will drop the agency's 2023 lawsuit against Gemini Trust Co. that accused the firm of illegally raising billions of dollars through an unregistered crypto lending program....

Nvidia Corp., the world's most valuable company, announced the departure of director Persis Drell, who is leaving the board to “pursue a new professional opportunity.”...

Tony Fadell, principal at Build Collective, iPod co-creator and Nest Labs founder, discusses hardware innovation and the future of AI with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on “The Close.” He says the last truly great platform was Microsoft Windows, and nothing since has matched it. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Cornelius Schmitt, Zellerfeld CEO, discusses 3D-printed shoes and how AI is disrupting the future of footwear with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on “The Close.” He says he wants the company to become the “Foot Locker of the future.” (Source: Bloomberg)...

US transportation safety investigators are probing a series of incidents in which self-driving cars operated by Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo unit drove improperly near parked school buses in Austin....

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Fitch Ratings upgraded Turkey's rating outlook to positive from stable on Friday, owing to a continued decline in inflation and strong foreign currency reserves....

A group of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. bondholders is kicking off confidential talks with the theater chain, prompting some of its notes to tumble amid concerns a broader debt move may be afoot....

Netflix Inc. is pushing deeper into live programming with what may be its riskiest bet yet: a real-time climb of a 101-story skyscraper in Taipei — without ropes, without a safety net and with no broadcast delay....

A BlackRock Inc. private debt fund expects to mark down the value of its net assets 19% after a string of troubled loans weighed on results....

ETF's are dabbling in private markets, but few are going as full-throttled on SpaceX as Rob Baron....

Kevin Mayer, Candle Media co-CEO and former TikTok CEO, reacts to TikTok's deal to avoid a nationwide ban in the US. Speaking on "Bloomberg The Close," Mayer also discusses the future of the app, who he thinks should lead Walt Disney Co. and the Warner Bros. Discovery saga. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Barry speaks with Zach Buchwald, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Russell Investments about his career in investing. They discuss the creation of the smart beta philosophy. They also discuss the transition from pensions to 401ks for retirees, and the way the onus for investing has moved to the individual. Zach also describes his proposal for a program, that is now in effect, for a $1000 to every newborn who's parents open a count to show the importance of compounding. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Air France-KLM has paused flights to and over several countries in the Middle East amid tensions between the US and Iran that could reverberate across the Persian Gulf....