January and February: strikes, water lilies - and the Last Post sounds: January and February: strikes, water lilies - and the Last Post sounds
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Ariana Grande Attends Wimbledon Seated Next To Andrew Garfield: Wicked star Ariana Grande and Spider-Man Andrew Garfield attend the Wimbledon finals on Sunday ...
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Quick Glance: Ariana Grande and Andrew Garfield at Wimbledon
- Ariana Grande and Andrew Garfield were present at the Wimbledon finals.
- They sat shoulder to shoulder and appeared to converse during the match.
- Grande is rarely seen in public, except on Instagram.
- Garfield was wearing a tan blazer over a pale blue button-down.
The daily gossip: June 6, 2023: Today's top entertainment and celebrity news. June 6, 2023.
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Chris Hemsworth reveals his disappointment with Thor films: The actor will reprise his role in the upcoming Thor film being released next month.
nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/chris-hemsworth-reveals-his-disappointment-with-thor-films/XGF6RKR2IUXD7R3RLBQE6LYRQQ/
Finance Minister Lindner (FDP): Germans work too little: Christian Lindner (FDP) says that the problem with the German economy is that too little work is being ...
focus.de/politik/deutschland/anderswo-wird-deutlich-mehr-gearbeitet-finanzminister-lindner-fdp-die-deutschen-arbeiten-zu-wenig_id_259868020.html
Markets pay it forward: cash payouts are popular - but a problem for traders: Many supermarkets and drugstores offer cash withdrawals as a service for their ...
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New Star Wars films: This is what happens next with Star Wars in the cinema: The future of Star Wars is certain: In our overview we present you all the films ...
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Sophia Di Martino, known for her role as Sylvie in Seasons 1 and 2 of #Loki , recently hinted at a desire to team up with Chris Hemsworth's #Thor and discussed ... Show more
Why ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Was Worse Than ‘Ragnarok’: Same director, same cast — here’s where the latest Marvel ‘Thor’ movie went wrong.
screencrush.com/thor-ragnarok-vs-love-and-thunder/
Chris Hemsworth Didn’t Land Role In Kevin Costner-Directed Film After Costner Cast Himself: “As Long As I’m Still Young Enough To Play It, I’ll Play It”
deadline.com/2024/04/chris-hemsworth-kevin-costner-directed-film-cast-himself-1235885403/
Tom Hiddleston Says He Never Saw Loki as a Villain: Tom Hiddleston talked about Loki at a recent FYC event.
comicbook.com/marvel/news/tom-hiddleston-says-he-never-saw-loki-as-a-villain/
Russell Dauterman's Incredible Marvel Art is Getting Its Own Book: The Mighty Thor and Scarlet Witch artist is collecting his decade-long work for your reading ...
gizmodo.com/russell-dauterman-marvel-comics-art-book-kickstarter-1851408678
New Deadpool 3 footage sees Thor crying over a dead Wade Wilson, and potentially sets up a big Loki retcon
gamesradar.com/deadpool-and-wolverine-new-trailer-footage-loki-sacred-timeline-cinemacon/
Kevin Feige Drops F-Bombs Introducing 9 Minutes of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ at CinemaCon
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/first-deadpool-and-wolverine-footage-1235872259/
Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
cnn.com/2024/04/18/middleeast/isfahan-iran-explosion-intl-hnk/
Cash: Germans' assets at record value - Daily money is also popular: The Germans have more money in their pockets again. The reason for this is higher interest ...
t-online.de/finanzen/aktuelles/id_100388504/bargeld-vermoegen-der-deutschen-auf-rekordwert-auch-tagesgeld-beliebt.html
Quick Glance: Record: Germans Hold 7716 Billion Euros in Wealth
- German private individuals hold a net wealth of 7716 billion euros.
- Stocks and investment funds saw significant gains in the last quarter.
- Cash and bank deposits remain the largest component of wealth.
- Household net wealth increases by 244 billion euros to 5560 billion euros.
Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike: Latest news and live updates as tensions in the Middle East remain heightened following Iran's ...
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
🔊 An Israeli strike on Gaza's largest IVF clinic destroyed more than 4,000 frozen embryos and killed the dreams of Gazan families ... Show more reut.rs/4av9paV
America’s debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world: The high and rising level of US government debt risks driving up borrowing costs around ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/economy/america-debt-interest-rates/
Quick Glance: IMF Warns of Fiscal Deficits in US and China
- The IMF has warned the US that its massive fiscal deficits have stoked inflation and pose “significant risks” for the global economy.
- Concerns were also raised about Chinese government debt, with the country projected to have a deficit of 7.6 per cent in 2025, more than double the average for other emerging markets.
- In addition to the US and China, the fund named two more countries that “critically need to take policy action to address fundamental imbalances between spending and revenues”.
- The IMF noted that “large and sudden increases” in US borrowing costs typically lead to surges in government bond yields globally and exchange rate turbulence in emerging markets and developing economies.
Inflation in U.K. Slows to 3.2%, Lowest in More Than 2 Years: As the economy cools, pressure is building on the Bank of England to cut interest rates.
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/business/uk-inflation-economy-interest-rates.html
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year: Rates on 30-year mortgages — the most common kind among U.S. homeowners — surpassed the 7 percent ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/business/mortgage-rates.html
Netflix to stop reporting subscriber tally as streaming wars cool: Netflix on Thursday unexpectedly announced that it will stop reporting subscriber numbers each ...
reuters.com/technology/netflix-crushes-subscriber-forecasts-second-straight-quarter-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
- Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.
- Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.
- The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.
- Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ago: The bank’s job is to hold inflation between 2 and 3 per cent. Since mid-2014 ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/if-the-reserve-bank-were-a-football-coach-it-would-have-been-sacked-eons-ago-20240418-p5fkv9.html
Secretary General urges NATO members to send weapons to Ukraine instead of spending 2% of GDP on defence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451676/
Quick Glance: NATO Urges Allies to Provide Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
- Beijing is informed by China's president that it is not considered a security threat, as conveyed to the German chancellor.
- Zelenskyy and his followers advocate for equal treatment: What is feasible for Israel should also apply to Ukraine.
- The recent investigation by Brussels into Chinese wind turbines coincides with the increasing dominance of Beijing in the global market for solar panels.
- An examination will be conducted into the impact of Chinese state subsidies on wind turbine operations in Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria.
Should you wait for interest rate cuts to buy a house?: Once interest rates fall, property prices would likely go up, but buyers could borrow more money ...
smh.com.au/property/news/should-you-wait-for-interest-rate-cuts-to-buy-a-house-20240418-p5fkv8.html
Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change: Very few Americans believe the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden ...
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IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed: An airstrike conducted by Israeli forces in central Gaza resulted in the death of a Hamas ...
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Stock market today: Stocks slide for the 5th straight session: The S&P 500 hit its worst losing streak since last October as investors recalibrate amid forecasts ...
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The LASSIE project is preparing for a time when people and robots explore space together.
Learn more about how the #space economy can improve life on #Earth ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/space-economy-technology-invest-rocket-opportunity/
“Are you awake, my dear?”
A Palestinian mother bids farewell to her only son, Yusuf, whom she gave birth to following 20 years of attempts to conceive ... Show more
Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again to protect cities
cnn.com/2024/04/17/europe/russia-strike-chernihiv-ukraine-air-defense-intl/
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
Trump Media tells shareholders how to block their DJT stock being loaned to short sellers
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/trump-media-tells-djt-shareholders-how-to-block-short-sellers.html
Israel should not rush to strike back at Iran: Instead it should try a novel response to Iran’s missile attack: restraint
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/israel-should-not-rush-to-strike-back-at-iran
US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Iran Over Israel Drone Barrage: The Biden administration imposed fresh sanctions on Iran over its April 13 strike on Israel ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
Did you know that 10 million #SocialEnterprises worldwide generate $2 trillion in annual revenue and create over 200 million jobs?
The State of Social Enterprise report ... Show more www.weforum.org/reports/guidebook-on-facilitating-climate-fdi #Alliance4SE #SocialEnterprise #SocialInnovation
Scotland cerebral palsy football team wins World Championships: Captain Matthew Wynne scored twice as Northern Ireland were defeated in the final.
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
nypost.com/2024/04/11/business/in-n-out-president-lynsi-snyder-went-toe-to-toe-to-keep-menu-prices-down/
US officials reportedly say Israeli missiles hit site in Iran: A US official tells US broadcaster ABC that Israeli missiles have struck a site in Iran.
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-19/israeli-missiles-hit-iran-site/103677406
A large explosion hits Chernihiv, Ukraine, as people attempt to duck for cover from the strike at a bus stop. The Russian missile attack killed at least 13 ... Show more #UkraineRussiawar #UkraineRussia #Ukraine #explosion #war #Reuters #news
'Sesame Street' writers authorize a strike if they don't reach a contract by Friday
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🔊 What you need to know today:
- Gaza IVF embryos destroyed by Israeli strike- German lawmaker on trial after using Nazi salutes
- Coral reefs under stress ... Show more www.reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-gazans-shattered-ivf-dreams-nazi-slogan-coral-reef-stress-2024-04-18/
US says Iran readying 100 cruise missiles for possible Israel strikes: reports: The US has responded to the threat by moving warships, including the aircraft ...
businessinsider.com/us-iran-readying-cruise-missiles-possible-strike-on-israel-reports-2024-4
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian Authority
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#BREAKING | #Israeli missiles targeted a site in #Iran following recent Iranian drone and missile attacks, believed to be in retaliation for a suspected Israeli ... Show more #Syria www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/israel-iran-tensions-news-gaza-war-isfahan-missile-strike-on-iranian-site-in-drone-strike-april-19-2024-latest-updates-101713494410138.html
Russian Missile Strikes North of Kyiv Kill at Least 14, Ukraine Says: President Volodymyr Zelensky said the death toll might rise and blamed lack of air defenses ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/europe/ukraine-chernihiv-strike.html
Our immune systems develop in response to our #environment - climate change is damaging both it and us.
Learn more in our report ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/quantifying-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-human-health/ #climatechange #immunesystem #health
Is it the right time to buy gold or wait as prices continue to soar: Is it the right time to buy gold as prices spiral?
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The World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development will take place 28-29 April 2024 ... Show more #SpecialMeeting24 www.weforum.org/events/special-meeting-on-global-collaboration-growth-and-energy-for-development-2024/
Heineken Ireland is latest to hike price of pint from June: Heineken Ireland has announced that the price of its draught products will increase from June 4.
independent.ie/business/irish/heineken-ireland-is-latest-to-hike-price-of-pint-from-june/a1053458282.html
America’s interest rates are unlikely to fall this year: That will squeeze financial markets and the world economy
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/17/americas-interest-rates-are-unlikely-to-fall-this-year
At least 13 killed, including 7 children, after strike on Gaza’s Al-Maghazi refugee camp
cnn.com/2024/04/16/middleeast/maghazi-refugee-camp-strike-gaza-intl-latam/
Why is the economy so strong? New hires are spending more and upgrading their lifestyles
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/18/strong-job-growth-bolsters-spending/73351285007/
Tesla Semi has been pushed ‘well beyond expectations’ by a new customer: Tesla has delivered its Tesla Semi, an electric semi truck, to a new customer for a ...
electrek.co/2024/04/17/tesla-semi-pushed-well-beyond-expectations-new-customer/
'5,000 lives in one shell': Israel destroys Gaza's IVF embryos in strike
trtworld.com/middle-east/5000-lives-in-one-shell-israel-destroys-gazas-ivf-embryos-in-strike-17822038
Zelenskyy confirms Ukrainian Armed Forces strike on Dzhankoi airfield: In his evening address, Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed the strike by ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451724/
Africa is warming faster than the rest of the planet.
Learn more about the action needed to combat climate change from our report ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/the-state-of-climate-action-major-course-correction-needed-from-1-5-to-7-annual-emissions/ #africa #climatechange #drought
At least 11 children were killed in an Israeli strike on central Gaza’s Maghazi refugee camp on Tuesday, Al Jazeera correspondent Hani Mahmoud reported ... Show more
Noisy Starbucks? Coffee chain unveils plans to dim cacophony in some stores: Starbucks is working to reduce noise inside its stores by adding acoustic dampening ...
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/16/starbucks-quieter-inside-noise-reduction-foams/73347021007/
Israel launches strike against Iran: US TV network - News | Khaleej Times: Israel had warned it would hit back after Iran fired hundreds of missiles and drones ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/mena/israel-launches-strike-against-iran-us-tv-network
Trump's plan to fix inflation is to drill more oil, but Biden's already doing that, so what now? John Leguizamo
The UK Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance explains how to tackle this growing crisis.
Learn more about antimicrobial resistance in this episode of ... Show more www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/amr/
Kampala traders strike enters day two
Kampala traders are continuing their sit-down strike, which began yesterday, to protest @URAuganda's Electronic Fiscal ... Show more #MonitorUpdates
Self belief: I always knew I was built to be an entrepreneur : Eutycus Mwenda is the founder of Milestones Supplies, a fuel depot in Meru town.
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Estonian Foreign Ministry on Russian strike on Chernihiv: This wouldn't have happened if Ukraine had everything they asked to protect their skies
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451645/
UAE: Remote work extended for govt employees until Friday - News | Khaleej Times: This directive has been issued after taking the current country-wide ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-remote-work-extended-for-govt-employees-until-friday
#VantageOnFirstpost : While Iran has no friends remaining in the Western world, it has cultivated close ties with countries like Russia and China ... Show more
UAE rains: Private sector firms urged to allow flexible work patterns for employees on Day 3 - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-private-sector-firms-urged-to-allow-employees-to-work-from-home
Here’s why Gen Z actually likes going to the office more than their older colleagues
fortune.com/2024/04/15/why-gen-z-likes-office-hybrid-work-more-than-millennials-boomers/
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Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel will strike anyone who tries to fight it “anywhere they are” following Iran’s retaliatory attack ... Show more
US to grow at double the rate of G7 peers this year, says IMF: Fund also upgrades inflation forecasts as strong demand and tight labour market delay possible Fed ...
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Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
Brazil seeks to weaken fiscal targets it set only a year ago: Leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants greater flexibility on budget surplus ...
ft.com/content/14e6a4d4-8be7-46cf-bb51-8445b0e85dc1
Quick Glance: Brazil Moves to Relax Fiscal Targets Set a Year Ago
- The leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants more flexibility on budget surplus goals
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government is seeking to loosen its own budget targets as investor concerns rise about the risk of fiscal slippage in Latin America’s largest economy
- Ministers intend to balance the budget next year, replacing the previous goal for income to exceed outgoings by 0.5 per cent of gross domestic product
- Analysts warn that the current deficit targets are unrealistic and likely to be tweaked, prompting investors to express concerns about Brazil’s economic approach under Lula
Jay Powell says US inflation ‘taking longer than expected’ to hit target: Comments from Federal Reserve chair come amid mounting doubts about pace of interest ...
ft.com/content/3d0ddbe1-4637-4262-ba40-934015606166
2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in north: Military probing why sirens didn't sound before drones struck near community of ...
timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-commander-killed-in-idf-strike-as-attack-drones-injure-3-in-northern-israel/
Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
- British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow
- Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran
- US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources
- Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
gulfnews.com/uae/government/rains-in-sharjah-remote-work-for-government-departments-extended-till-april-17-1.102191005
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