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Elon Musk’s record setting pay package has been rejected for a second time by a Delaware judge

Ukraine's desperate battle to restore its energy grid as Russian missile attacks leave over a million people without power. With temperatures already below zero, the winter ahead looks dire. Olga Khakova, deputy director for European energy security at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, joins us to discuss the immense challenges Ukraine faces in keeping the lights on.

We also explore other global developments, including Brazil’s currency volatility, India’s economic slowdown, and how US consumer confidence held up on Black Friday. Plus, Tom Brook reports on whether Thanksgiving weekend signals a revival for Hollywood cinemas.

Joining Roger Hearing this week is Yoko Ishikura in Tokyo and Andy Uhler in Texas to provide their global perspectives throughout the show.

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Australia will ban under-16s from using social media, after its parliament approved the world's strictest laws. We hear from Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia and Bruce Daisley, an author and technology leader and former vice president of X (former Twitter).

Also, where will GenZ shop on Black Friday?

And we find out of how the first 24-hour stock exchange will work.

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The US president-elect Donald Trump vows tariffs on Mexico and we get reaction from Jorge Castaneda is Mexico's former foreign Minister.

Also, how the busiest American travel night of the year will be managed by one of the biggest US airlines.

And we talk about the first-ever female CEO to run a Samsung company, outside the founding family.

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US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, leading to questions about free trade in the Americas.

The Israeli cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

And new research suggests that gig economy workers are more productive if they're paid on the same day as they do their work.

The President-elect plans a day-one clampdown on illegal immigration and drug smuggling imposing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. China will be subject to an additional 10%.

Plus, the German steel maker Thyssenkrupp says it's cutting 11,000 workers.

Donald Trump picks Scott Bessent as treasury secretary. Wall Street investor will seek to extend tax cuts from Trump's first term. We get the latest.

President-elect Trump had pledged to fire the Securities and Exchange Commission Chair, who led a crackdown on the crypto industry, on "day one". Also, Beijing offers help to Chinese exporters facing higher import tariffs. And, union workers at Volkswagen's German factories are set to strike after talks failed.

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani faces US fraud charges for allegedly orchestrating a $250m bribery scheme to secure lucrative renewable energy contracts.

US chipmaker, Nvidia, has reported record quarterly profits of $19bn - surpassing expectations.

Plus, we gauge reactions as Australia proposes social media ban for under 16s.

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Donald Trump has appointed Howard Lutnick, an investor and co-chair of his transition team, to head the US Commerce Department. Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, was a major fundraiser for Trump during his campaign.

Also, could Google face a potential breakup and be forced to sell Chrome, the world’s most popular web browser?

And satirical publication The Onion has acquired Infowars, the media outlet led by right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, for an undisclosed amount following a court-ordered auction. We hear from Tim Keck, the founder of The Onion.

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