
Abu Dhabi’s $1 Trillion Fund Joins KKR for Telecom Italia’s Grid
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which controls almost $1 trillion in assets, is part of the KKR &
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China’s Housing Slump Shrinks Role as Growth Driver, Research Says
China’s prolonged housing slump means the real-estate sector is driving less growth and contributing to the economic slowdown,
1970-01-01 08:00

UBS Shares Rise as Lender Wins Back Credit Suisse Clients
UBS Group AG reported stronger-than-expected client inflows in its wealth-management business, boosted by the first signs of stabilization
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China Probes Hospital Boss Accused of Role in Child Kidnappings
The head of a hospital in China has been detained as part of an investigation into whether it
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Israel's pain still raw a month after Hamas attacks
As the war rages, the focus for many in Israel is ensuring the safe return of more than 200 hostages.
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Matthew Perry made a secret special request for the last ever episode of Friends
Matthew Perry's special request he made for the final episode of Friends has resurfaced following the sad news of his death. In his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, released last year, the late actor revealed how he wanted to close out the show by saying the final line. "No one else will care about this except me,” Perry wrote. “So may I please have the last line?” he asked the producer. The finale of the hugely popular sitcom came in 2004 after 10 seasons, and the final scene saw Chandler and Monica (played by Perry and Courteney Cox) bid an emotional farewell to their empty purple apartment as they were joined by Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow), Joey (Matt LeBlanc), Ross (David Schwimmer). Before Chandler and Monica leave the city for the suburbs to start family life with their newborn twins, Rachel suggests the group grab a final cup of coffee. That's when Chandler's sarcastic humour shines through one last time to end the show on a light-hearted note. “Sure,” Chandler replied. “Where?” Of course, fans of the show know exactly where - the group's local coffee shop Central Perk which had been one of the iconic backdrops of the series. “I got to bring the curtain down on Friends,” Perry wrote. “I love the look on Schwimmer’s face as I deliver that line — it’s the perfect mixture of affection and amusement, exactly what the show Friends had always given to the world.” Upon news of Perry being declared dead on October 28, aged 54, many Friends fans shared how Perry made this last line request. One person wrote: "It is incredibly bittersweet that Chandler had the last line in the final episode of Friends. Gonna miss Matthew Perry a lot." "Matthew Perry delivered the final line in Friends. And made one word into a final laugh. A talented man. RIP," another person said. Someone else added: "One of my favorite jokes in the show and the ultimate send-off." "This was the perfect last words on Friends,” a fourth person commented. “Inside joke was that the Central Perk set had already been taken down. The cast of Friends released a statement, following the tragic news of Perry's death. "We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just castmates. We are a family,” it read. "There is so much to say, but right now we're going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able. "For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty's family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world". How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00

Naked Wines CEO Departs as Drinks Merchant Lowers Outlook
Online wine merchant Naked Wines Plc lowered its full-year revenue and profit guidance on weak trading in the
1970-01-01 08:00

Singapore Airlines Clocks Second-Best Quarterly Profit on Record
Singapore Airlines Ltd. shrugged off rising fuel costs to deliver its second-biggest quarterly profit on record as demand
1970-01-01 08:00

Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Says It Was Hit in Data Breach
Singapore luxury casino Marina Bay Sands said an unauthorized third party accessed its customer data of about 665,000
1970-01-01 08:00

Top UK Rolex Retailer Says It Will Double Sales by 2028
Watches of Switzerland Group Plc expects to more than double sales and profits by 2028 in a bullish
1970-01-01 08:00

PizzaExpress Owner Ends Pursuit of Restaurant Group: The London Rush
Good morning. It looks like US private equity giant Apollo Global Management may face less competition in its
1970-01-01 08:00

Nintendo Raises Outlook and Game Sales Target for the Year
Nintendo Co. raised its annual profit forecast though the outlook fell short of projections, reflecting uncertainty around game
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