A group of private equity firms led by Permira and Warburg Pincus has agreed to buy Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc. to be acquired in a deal that values ​​the investment and accounting software maker at $8.4 billion, including debt. Permira, Warburg agree to buy Clearwater Analytics for $8.4 billion (Bloomberg) — A group of private equity firms led by Permira and Warburg Pincus has agreed to buy Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc . to be acquired in a deal that values ​​the investment and accounting software maker at $8.4 billion, including debt. Clearwater investors will get $24.55 a share for an equity value of about $7 billion, according to a statement confirming an earlier report by Bloomberg News. The company said the price, which is about 10% higher than the stock’s last close, represents a 47% premium to its Nov. 10 price, before Bloomberg reported the two buyout firms were in talks to buy it. The private equity group also includes the participation of Singapore state investment company Temasek Holdings Pte and key support from Francisco Partners, according to the statement. The deal, which will allow Clearwater to consider competing offers for a so-called go-shop period ending Jan. 23, is expected to close in the first half of 2026. Permira and Warburg helped take Clearwater public in 2021. The company’s shares have fallen about 19% this year and closed Friday at $22.25. Founded in 2004 in Boise, Idaho, Clearwater provides its software to companies in the financial services sector, among others. In November, the company reported a 77% year-over-year increase in third-quarter revenue to $205 million and an 84% jump in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to about $71 million. Clearwater completed its acquisition of Enfusion Inc., a software-as-a-service provider to asset managers and hedge funds, in April. That transaction was valued at around $1.5 billion, according to a statement at the time. Activist investor Starboard Value took a nearly 5% stake in Clearwater and wanted the company to conduct a robust sales process if it received incoming interest from prospective buyers, Reuters reported this month. Permira and Warburg invested in Clearwater in 2020. They were among the private equity backers the following year when Clearwater raised $621 million, including over-allotment shares in an initial public offering. In 2023, both firms put all of their stock in Clearwater up for sale, according to a filing at the time. Warburg still held a 0.3% stake in the company as of Sept. 30, data compiled by Bloomberg show. In November, Permira beat Warburg to a £2.3 billion ($3.1 billion) acquisition of JTC Plc, a London-listed fund solutions and corporate services provider. Both Permira and Warburg have been active buyers and sellers in recent months. Earlier in December, Permira announced the sale of online boat marketplace Boats Group to General Atlantic and CPP Investments, while in November Warburg led a group that bought financial services company ECN Capital Corp. acquired for approximately C$1.9 billion ($1.4 billion), including debt. More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com ©2025 Bloomberg LP

A lottery held in 45 US states and the District of Columbia, in addition to Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, Powerball started more than three decades ago and currently costs $2 a play. In this photo illustration, a clerk displays Powerball lottery tickets at a convenience store on Dec. 19, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images via AFP) The Powerball lottery jackpot climbed to record-breaking territory, reaching an estimated $1.6 billion for the next drawing after no ticket matched all six winning numbers. Powerball officials confirmed Sunday that the current $1.6 billion prize is the fourth largest in lottery history, and the fifth largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. The largest lottery jackpot in US history, $2.04 billion, was won by a Powerball ticket holder in California on November 7, 2022, making it the only jackpot to surpass the $2 billion mark. It is followed by the $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot of September 6, 2025, the $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot of October 11, 2023, and the $1.602 billion Mega Millions jackpot of August 8, 2023. The jackpot in continuous run numbers is right after that. Saturday’s Results and Winners The winning numbers from Saturday night’s draw were the white balls 4, 5, 28, 52 and 69, and the red Powerball 20. The Power Play multiplier was 3X. Eight tickets matched all five white balls on Saturday and were awarded second tier prizes. Six of these winning tickets were sold in California, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ohio, while two were sold in Michigan. In most states, five matching white balls pay $1 million, although the prize amount can vary in California. In addition, Saturday’s drawing also produced 22 tickets that won $150,000 prizes, as well as 112 tickets that won $50,000 prizes. A historic run heading into next drawing With no winners yet to claim the jackpot, the next Powerball drawing will take place on Monday night. Monday’s drawing will also be the 46th consecutive drawing without a grand prize winner, the longest jackpot run in Powerball history. What Winners Take Home If there is a lucky grand prize winner for Monday’s drawing, they can choose between two payout options: a one-time lump sum cash payment of $735.3 million or an annuity option that delivers the full estimated $1.6 billion over 29 years, with annual payments increasing by 5% to account for inflation. It should be noted that both the lump sum and annual options are advertised before tax. Powerball explained A lottery held in 45 US states and the District of Columbia, in addition to Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, Powerball began more than three decades ago. Currently, Powerball tickets cost $2 a play, and players must pick five white ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26. The overall odds of winning any prize in Powerball are 1 to 24.9. However, the odds of winning the jackpot are astronomical, at 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET.

James Ransone, known for his roles in Tangerine and The Black Phone, has died by suicide aged 46. He was an advocate for mental health and openly discussed his struggles with addiction. James Ransone played the character of Eddie in ‘It Chapter 2’. James Finley Ransone III, the American actor celebrated for his intense and memorable performances on both television and film, has died at the age of 46. This was reported by TMZ. ‘It: Chapter 2’ actor James Ransone dies by suicide Los Angeles authorities confirmed that Ransone died by suicide on Friday, with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office listing the cause of death as pending. Police responded to a call at a residence where a death investigation was taking place, and no foul play was suspected, as reported by TMZ. Ransone’s passing prompted an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and fans worldwide. Born on June 2, 1979 in Baltimore, Maryland, Ransone began his career in the early 2000s and quickly established himself as a versatile character actor with a compelling screen presence. His roles and legacy His breakout role came in the critically acclaimed HBO crime drama ‘The Wire’, where he played Chester “Ziggy” Sobotka in the show’s second season. Ziggy, the brash and troubled son of a dock worker caught up in Baltimore’s criminal underworld, became one of the show’s indelible figures, largely thanks to Ransone’s nuanced performance over 12 episodes. ‘The Wire’ itself has since been widely recognized as one of the greatest television dramas of its era, known for its unflinching portrayal of systemic dysfunction and richly drawn ensemble cast. Ransone’s work extended far beyond his early HBO success. He went on to work with the network in other major productions, including the intense Iraq War miniseries Generation Kill (2008), in which he played Corporal Josh Ray Person, and later recurring parts on Treme and the crime series Bosch. These roles showed his ability to inhabit a wide variety of characters, from hardened soldiers to complex urban figures, earning him respect in the industry and among audiences. On the big screen, Ransone has made a significant impact in genre films. He appeared in the supernatural horror films Sinister (2012) and Sinister 2 (2015), delivering performances that balanced eerie intensity with grounded realism. In 2019, he reached an even wider audience with his role as the grown-up Eddie Kaspbrak in It: Chapter Two, the sequel to the highly successful adaptation of Stephen King’s novel. Ransone’s portrayal of Eddie, one of the Losers’ Club reunited to confront the malevolent force known as Pennywise, has been widely praised for its depth and emotional resonance amid a cast of Hollywood heavyweights including Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader and Bill Skarsgard. Among his other notable film credits were Tangerine (2015), an award-winning independent comedy-drama, and The Black Phone (2021), a horror-thriller in which he played Max, a character that added to his reputation for choosing diverse and challenging projects. His work spanned more than two dozen films and numerous television appearances, reflecting a career marked by scope and dedication to craft. Off screen, Ransone has been candid about his personal struggles, including battles with addiction and the long-term effects of trauma. He got sober in the mid-2000s and spoke candidly about his recovery and resilience in interviews, helping to destigmatize conversations about mental health within the entertainment community. James Ransone is survived by his wife, Jamie McPhee, and their child. His death sparked renewed conversations about mental health support for artists and those struggling with trauma.

McCarthy stayed briefly before heading to the locker room early. Sideline cameras captured him wincing in pain as trainers examined his right hand, his throwing hand. He did not return for the second half, with the Vikings officially ruling him out soon after. Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy (9) is taken to the locker room after a hit against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) The injury woes continue for Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy as he has been ruled out for the rest of the team’s NFL Week 16 game against the New York Giants with a right hand injury. He suffered the setback late in the first half, forcing rookie backup Max Brosmer to step in. McCarthy, who missed his entire 2024 rookie season with a knee injury, faced a challenging 2025 campaign. Earlier this year, he sat out with a high ankle sprain and another due to concussion protocol. Sunday’s injury adds to the growing list, which raises concerns. How the injury happened The decisive moment came with just seconds left in the second quarter. Giant edge rusher Brian Burns blocked off the edge and delivered a crushing hit on McCarthy on a kickoff attempt. The quarterback fumbled the ball, which Giants safety Tyler Nubin scooped up and returned for a touchdown, cutting into Minnesota’s lead. McCarthy stayed briefly before heading to the locker room early. Sideline cameras caught him wincing in pain as trainers examined his right hand, his throwing hand. He did not return for the second half, with the Vikings officially ruling him out soon after. Max Brosmer steps in With McCarthy on the sidelines, Max Brosmer took over under centre. This is not Brosmer’s first taste of action this season. He previously started against the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 30 while McCarthy was in concussion protocol. If Brosmer were to go down, veteran John Wolford would serve as the emergency third quarterback. The current Vikings QB depth chart is as follows: JJ McCarthy (injured) Max Brosmer John Wolford Impact on the Vikings JJ McCarthy’s latest injury comes at a difficult time for Minnesota, which has been looking to build momentum. The young quarterback has shown flashes of promise in recent weeks, including multi-touchdown performances. Fans will now wait for further updates on the severity of the hand injury, especially with a short week ahead as the Vikings host the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football. Hand injuries can be especially difficult for quarterbacks, potentially affecting grip and throwing mechanics.

Jakarta – More and more officials in Cianjur Regency resigned from the position of head of the Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD). Now a total of six officials have resigned from their positions, the latest of which was the head of the Cianjur Regency Culture and Tourism Service (Disbudpar), Ayi Reza Addairobi. Ayi also previously resigned from the position of Head of the Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency (BKPSDM). Not long after, however, he was appointed as Plt. Head of Disbudpar before finally assuming office. SCROLL TO CONTINUE CONTENT However, after only a few months in office, Ayi decided to resign from his structural position as Head of Disbudpar, preferring to serve as a functional employee. Head of BKPSDM Cianjur Regency Kaos Koswara said Ayi Reza Addairobi resigned from his structural position and chose to serve in a functional role. “He therefore resigned from his structural position, but was immediately transferred to a functional position at the Investments and One Stop Service Service,” he said as reported by detikJabar, Sunday (21/12/2025). On the other hand, Ayi Reza Addairobi said he did not resign from the position of Head of Service, but only switched from a structural to a functional position. According to him, the proposal to switch to functional was submitted several months ago but was not approved until early December 2025. For information, previously five officials in Cianjur Regency resigned. The five people are the chief director of Perumda Tirta Mukti (BUMD), the chief director of Cimacan Regional Hospital, the chief director of Pagelaran Regional Hospital, the head of the health service, and the regional secretary of Cianjur Regency. Read more here. (fca/fca)

Jakarta – The Golkar Papua Regional Leadership Council (DPD) handed over humanitarian aid worth IDR 406 million through the Golkar Aceh DPD to be distributed to victims of flash floods and landslides in Aceh. Golkar Secretary General Muhamad Sarmuji praised the local Golkar initiative which reflected the value of national solidarity. “This assistance from Golkar Papua is a form of national solidarity. Even though the distance between Papua and Aceh is from the eastern tip to the western tip of Indonesia, it reflects the attitude of one unit as a nation, working together to help each other,” Sarmuji told journalists on Sunday (21/12/2025). Scroll to continue content. This assistance is the result of contributions from the Papua Golkar Party DPD, the Jayapura City Golkar Chair, as well as congregational donations collected in Protestant Christian worship activities. The humanitarian aid was handed over by the chairman of the Papuan Golkar Party DPD Mathius Fakhiri to the Aceh Golkar Party DPD chairman Muhammad Salim Fakhry in the Golkar Party National Leadership Meeting (Rapimnas) forum at the Golkar Party DPP Office, Jakarta, Saturday (20/12/2025). The handover of the aid was directly witnessed by the General Chairman (Ketum) of the Golkar Party, Bahlil Lahadalia, and the Secretary General of the Golkar Party, Muhamad Sarmuji. At that event, the chairman of the Aceh Golkar Party DPD, Muhammad Salim Fakhry, expressed his appreciation for the concern of the Papuan people for the people of Aceh who were affected by the disaster. “Thank you to the Chairman of Golkar Papua, the Chairman of Golkar Jayapura City, and the people of Papua who made donations to the people of Aceh who are currently affected by the disaster. We, on behalf of the Aceh Golkar Party DPD, will distribute this aid mandate well and ensure that it is actually received by the people who need it through the disaster,” said. He added that this assistance has a very deep meaning for the people of Aceh. “We are very touched by this assistance. We know that the Papuan people are not rich, but are willing to help their brothers and sisters in Aceh,” he said. (fca/fca)

Jakarta – Minister of Internal Affairs (Mendagri) Muhammad Tito Karnavian emphasized the state’s presence through the construction of permanent housing (yacht) for residents affected by the disaster in Sibolga City, North Sumatra (North Sumatra). This move is a follow-up to President Prabowo Subianto’s order to speed up treatment and rehabilitation for residents who lost their homes. “I and Mr. Ara Sirait, minister of housing for residential areas, came here, it is indeed an order from the president that we must work immediately to help the community,” Tito said in his statement on Sunday (21/12/2025). He conveyed this on Sunday (21/12) when he attended the groundbreaking event (the laying of the first stone) for the construction of the housing complex in the Sibolga Sports Arena (GOR) area, North Sumatra, together with the Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) Maruarar Sirait. SCROLL TO CONTINUE CONTENT Tito expressed his condolences for the disaster that occurred and mentioned Sibolga City as one of the areas significantly affected. This disaster not only caused injuries and deaths, but also impacted residential areas, with conditions ranging from slightly damaged to heavily damaged, with some even missing. To expedite the distribution of aid, he asked the regional government (Pemda) to immediately collect detailed data on affected residents, including for houses in the lightly damaged and moderately damaged categories. “Now, for those with light to moderate damage, I ask the mayor, the regent, the governor, please immediately register the people and their addresses, by name by address, so that compensation can be given immediately by the government, the central government,” Tito stressed. Meanwhile, regarding houses that were badly damaged and lost, he emphasized that it is the state’s responsibility to rebuild them through a mutual cooperation scheme. “And then it is the state’s responsibility to restore those that are badly damaged and missing,” said Tito. For the City of Sibolga, the construction of the housing complex will be carried out in phases and continuously. In the initial stage, as many as 200 shelter units will be built as part of post-disaster recovery efforts. Apart from that, Tito also appreciated the Sibolga City Government and the Sibolga City Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) for their support in providing regional asset land and speeding up the development approval process. “Well, so I thank you. The Mayor conveyed that this is a land asset that belongs to the city government, and the procedure must be approved by the DPRD. I would like to express my thanks to the Chairman and all members of the DPRD who worked very quickly,” he concluded. The laying of the first stone marked the beginning of the construction of shelters for residents affected by severe damage or loss of their homes. This program is part of non-governmental support coordinated by the Ministry of PKP, with an initial goal of building 2,600 shelter units in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra as part of post-disaster recovery. For your information, the groundbreaking was also attended by the Deputy Governor (Deputy Governor) of North Sumatra Surya, the regent of Central Tapanuli Masinton Pasaribu, the mayor of Sibolga Akhmad Syukri Nazry Penarik, as well as the community that received the hunting tap. Also watch Video: Prabowo: Housing Assistance Needs Time, We Don’t Have Prophet Musa’s Staff (anl/ega)

Jakarta – A young National Police officer, Ipda Jeanette Ayu Puspita, succeeded in bringing the Indonesian Women’s National Water Polo Team to win a bronze medal at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand. He managed to beat Malaysia in the match for third place. “In the third place match that took place on Friday, December 19, 2025, Indonesia successfully defeated the strong Malaysian team with a landslide score of 26-16,” said the statement received on Sunday (21/12/2025). Ipda Jeanette Ayu Puspita, managed to bring the Indonesian Women’s National Water Polo Team to win a bronze medal at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand. (special doc) Photo: special doc SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT. Jeanette is said to have a crucial role as main goalkeeper for the national team. Jeanette managed to perform strongly in the final game by making many important saves. “This victory received wide attention because of Jeanette’s crucial role as the main goalkeeper for the national team. Under the crossbar, the staff who work daily in the National Police’s Human Resources staff (SSDM) appeared very tough by making several important saves that broke the opposing team’s counter-attacks,” he said. Jeanette serves as a member of the National Police Human Resources Unit. Jeanette’s preparation time to compete in the SEA Games is said to be relatively short between her duties at the National Police. “This achievement is phenomenal considering that Ipda Jeanette underwent intensive training preparations for only three months before participating in one of the biggest sports tournaments in Southeast Asia. Amidst her busy life serving as a member of the National Police, she must be able to divide her time strictly between her official duties in the National Police HR Unit and a very tough training schedule in the swimming pool,” he said. This achievement is said to not only make the national team proud but also for the National Police Institution which continues to support its members to excel beyond their police duties. Ipda Jeanette Ayu Puspita is now an inspiration that professionalism in the service and sporting achievements can go hand in hand through discipline and high fighting spirit. Also watch the video: Prabowo on RI getting 91 golds at the 2025 SEA Games: Happy, but confused (fca/imk)

Jakarta – The viral natural phenomenon of red sky in Pandeglang shocked the local community a few days ago. It turns out that this natural phenomenon is an atmospheric optical phenomenon or Rayleigh scattering. For information, the natural phenomenon of red sky in the southern Pandeglang region took place on Thursday evening (18/12). A number of residents captured this rare moment and posted it on social media. Not a few of them were confused by this incident. Quoted by detikcom, Sunday (21/12/2025), from the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics entitled Rayleigh scattering in the atmosphere of hot stars written by J Fišák et al (2016). Rayleigh scattering is a special type of scattering process. PAGE TO CONTINUE CONTENT According to Loudon (1983), the scattering process by bound electrons is divided into three cases: fluorescence, Raman scattering and Rayleigh scattering. In the case of Rayleigh scattering, an ion is excited by a photon and transitions to a virtual state. This state is very unstable and the electrons immediately go back to their original state. Meanwhile, according to John William Strutt, also known as Lord Rayleigh, Rayleigh scattering is the effect that causes the blue color of the sky and the red color of the sunset. Meanwhile, the scattering centers are oxygen and nitrogen molecules because they have the greatest abundance in the Earth’s atmosphere. Rayleigh scattering is also an important source of opacity in the atmospheres of other planets. Rayleigh scattering by H2 has been detected in the atmosphere of the exoplanet and it is thought that Rayleigh scattering is responsible for the blue color of the exoplanet. Rayleigh scattering is an important source of opacity in stars due to its large population of neutral hydrogen atoms. BMKG explanation, head of the Center for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Region II Banten, Hartanto, said the incident was a natural or ordinary event. He explained that this happened due to the refraction of sunlight when it was in a low position or before sunset. According to him, sunlight must travel a greater distance through the earth’s atmosphere to reach the eye. “Only colors with long waves such as red and orange are therefore able to penetrate the atmosphere and be caught by our eyes,” said Hartanto. Hartanto continued that the appearance of the red color that adorned the sky was influenced by the high concentration of water vapor or the presence of aerosol particles (dust/pollution) floating in the air. According to him, the Pandeglang area is currently experiencing rain which amplifies the effect of the red reflection on the surrounding clouds. “The red colour, which appears very dark, is usually influenced by the high concentration of water vapour, or the presence of aerosol particles in the air,” he said. Hartanto appealed to the public to remain calm and not be provoked by wild speculation. He asked to continue to monitor information on weather developments. “The public is advised to remain calm and we urge the public to continue to monitor official weather information,” he said. The cause of the red sky Hartanto said that the appearance of the red color that adorns the sky is influenced by the high concentration of water vapor or the presence of aerosol particles (dust/pollution) floating in the air. According to him, the Pandeglang area is currently experiencing rain which amplifies the effect of the red reflection on the surrounding clouds. “The red colour, which appears very dark, is usually influenced by the high concentration of water vapour, or the presence of aerosol particles in the air,” he said. Hartanto appealed to the public to remain calm and not be provoked by wild speculation. He asked to continue to monitor information on weather developments. “The public is advised to remain calm and we urge the public to continue to monitor official weather information,” he said. Not a sign of disaster. The BMKG provided an explanation about the rare phenomenon of red sky in Pandeglang. BMKG said this phenomenon has nothing to do with signs of possible natural disasters. “This incident does not indicate that a natural disaster will occur,” said Head of the Center for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Region II Banten, Hartanto, Friday (19/12/2025). See also video: The sky burns red due to the largest volcanic eruption in the world (yld/imk)

Jakarta – The management of the Cikopo-Palimanan Toll Road (Astra Tol Cipali), West Java, recorded that as many as 31 thousand vehicles passed on this toll road on the 4th day of the 2025 Christmas celebration. This vehicle traffic flow was recorded until Sunday at 14.00 WIB. “This number is an accumulation of vehicles from two directions passing, with traffic conditions being smoothly monitored,” said Ardam Rafif Trisilo, Head of Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications, as reported by Antara, Sunday (21/12/2025). He said that traffic flow on the 4th day of Christmas tends to be skewed compared to the previous day, so no significant increase in vehicles was seen. Based on data, he said again, from 00.00 WIB to 14.00 WIB, about 18 thousand vehicles were recorded passing from Jakarta to Cirebon. SCROLL TO CONTINUE CONTENT According to him, the number of vehicles from that direction was about 25 percent lower than the traffic volume at the same time the previous day. “Overall vehicles moving in both directions through Cikopo have decreased by about 17 percent compared to the same period the previous day,” he also said. Ardam said the decrease in vehicle volume had an impact on the smooth flow of traffic along the Cipali toll road. He said traffic conditions are relatively controlled, providing convenience for road users passing through the Cirebon area and its surroundings. Apart from monitoring, it has strengthened party driving safety aspects during the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 periods. “Safety enhancement is carried out through the addition of road safety facilities in the form of safety rails,” he said again. He said the addition of safety rails will be implemented from November to December 2025 at 46 points located at kilometers 72 to kilometer 87. This step, he continued, was part of a commitment to increase protection for road users. “Road users are asked to ensure that the condition of the vehicle and the driver’s fitness are in top condition before travelling,” he added. Also watch the video: Vehicle volume on the Cipali toll road begins to increase (dwr/imk)