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Professor Jeffrey Sachs Saying out loud what everybody whispers
Professor Jeffrey Sachs caused nervous interjections by Bloomberg news casters for daring to suggest what everyone believes to be true, that the US was behind the Nord Stream terror attack.
Will Smith's 1st Movie Since Oscars Slap To Be Released In December
Apple made the surprise announcement that the tainted star's latest movie will hit theaters December 2, and begin streaming on Apple TV+ a week later.
SEC Charges Kim Kardashian for Unlawfully Touting Crypto Security
This case is a reminder that, when celebrities / influencers endorse investment opps, including crypto asset securities, it doesn’t mean those investment products are right for all investors.
Donald Trump sued CNN, accusing the network of using its 'massive influence' to defame him 'for the purpose of defeating him politically'
Former President Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against CNN, accusing the network of defaming him "with a series of ever-more scandalous, false, and defamatory labels of 'racist,' 'Russian lackey,' 'insurrectionist,' and ultimat...
Don't raise interest rates, UN warns the Federal Reserve and other central banks
The UK economy is forecast to contract 0.9% in 2023, the UN agency said, amid "a series of headwinds" resulting from Brexit and international conditions.
Credit Suisse has stumbled from one crisis to another - but the panic is possibly overdone
Senior executives at the bank appear to have spent most of the weekend trying to reassure clients and investors of its financial health, according to a report.
Pak Ex PM Imran Khan Gets Pre-Arrest Bail In Contempt Case
This comes after an arrest warrant was issued for Imran Khan in connection with his controversial remarks against Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ) Zeba Chaudhry and other officials at an August 20 public rally.
At Least 92 Killed In Iran Crackdown On Anti-Hijab Protesters: NGO
Solidarity rallies with Iranian women -- who have defiantly burnt the hijabs they have had to wear -- have been held worldwide, with demonstrations in more than 150 cities on Saturday.
Twitter Posts First-Ever Edited Tweet. See Changes.
The tweet by the Twitter Blue handle on Friday was edited after it was posted, demostrating how the feature will actually work.
"No Imminent Invasion Of Taiwan By China", Says US Defense Secretary
A visit to Taiwan early in August by Nancy Pelosi enraged China, which subsequently launched military drills near the island. Those have continued, although on a much reduced scale.
Senior conservative MPs have said they see no way out for Liz Truss following the mess that she's put the country in, in her first month in office
A number of Tory MPs have commented on the crash in the pound, the crash in the polls, the soaring cost of energy, high inflation, the Bank of England having to pump billions into the markets to prevent pension funds from collapse, and ...
New UN telecoms chief urges governments to keep the internet on
Doreen Bogdan-Martin calls connectivity ‘life-saving,’ as countries limit access in the face of dissent.
‘There’s no executioner’: The plot to replace World Bank boss stalls
David Malpass’ missteps on climate change haven’t brought the swift end to his career his foes had hoped for.
Liz Truss grilled by BBC local radio stations
Prime Minister Liz Truss has defended the new government’s economic policies in a series of interviews with BBC local radio stations. Take a listen to some of the key moments from the prime minister’s first interviews since the mini-bud...
Mourning or celebrating?
This was the royal family 'in mourning' whilst Meghan was being savaged by royalists for looking sad and *gasps* crying in public after the queen died. Meanwhile people were being FORCED to 'mourn' and being arrested for peaceful protest.
Phil Oh’s Best Street Style Photos From the New York Fashion Week Spring 2023 Shows
This season New York Fashion Week has brought in a worldwide crowd of stars thanks to a packed season that even includes shows from international designers like Fendi and Marni.
Apple Executive Resigns After Viral TikTok Shows Him Making Crude Jokes
"I race cars, play golf and fondle big-breasted women," Tony Blevins said in a now-viral TikTok. What a wanker…
Bitcoin in crosshairs as EU goes after non-green crypto
Energy labels, climate disclosures and minimum standards could engulf the industry in the coming years.
Elon Musk texted with Jack Dorsey not long before the $44 billion offer
Elon Musk exchanged text messages with Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey a few weeks before he made his $44 billion offer to buy Twitter, a court filing showed Thursday.
51 Relaxing Poolside Sitting Areas To Daydream About
Relaxing poolside sitting areas, featuring luxurious outdoor living spaces, conversation pits, outdoor dining rooms, outdoor lounge furniture & modern gardens.
Apple blocks Russian social media and communication sites, removing them from the app store
U.S. tech company Apple Inc. frustrated Moscow this week after its top social networking and communications sites were removed from the app store, blocking "millions" from future communication on these platforms across Russia.
Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe
A sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of sham news websites to spread Kremlin talking points about the invasion of Ukraine, Meta revealed Tuesday.
Elon Musk asked Twitter to use 'Trump' as a search term to help calculate the number of fake accounts, report says
Elon Musk asked Twitter to use "Trump" as a search term during an investigation of the number of fake accounts on the platform, documents show.
MacKenzie Scott likely had a prenup with her second husband, legal experts say. Here's what could happen next with her divorce — and how it could affect the billions designated for charity.
MacKenzie Scott's divorce is unlikely to impact her multibillion-dollar charitable giving, experts say.
Apple CEO Tim Cook says coding should be taught as early as elementary school: 'It's the most important language you can learn'
Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed the importance of teaching coding skills in school during an interview Friday with Bright, a Dutch media outlet.
CEO Tim Cook says Apple avoids the word 'metaverse' because the average person doesn't know what it means — a stark contrast to rival Facebook
Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed in an exclusive interview with Dutch media outlet Bright that the tech giant's hesitancy toward joining the metaverse hype is intentional.
A Statement of Intent
Liz Truss' opening gambit is a statement of intent.
New coin designs for King Charles III released by the UK’s Royal Mint
The 50 pence coin shows King Charles III without a crown and facing left, in keeping with a tradition for each successive monarch to switch profile. The coins will be in circulation before the end of the year, and other denominations wil...
Hurricane Ian devastates US state of Florida
US President Joe Biden has said Hurricane Ian could be the deadliest hurricane in Florida's history following devastation across the state. The hurricane made landfall on Wednesday near the city of Fort Myers and brought severe flooding,...
Elon Musk's trove of private text messages is a bad look for him — and another win for Twitter, experts say
Hundreds of texts between Elon Musk and big names in media and finance were released on Thursday as a part of the discovery process for Twitter's lawsuit.
Elon Musk Says Tesla's Cybertruck Will Be Waterproof Enough To Serve Briefly As A Boat
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has stated that the much-anticipated Cybertruck would be able to "cross rivers, lakes and even seas".
Pakistan Airlines' 'Wear Underwear' Dress Code. Then, A Clarification
PIA immediately withdrew the bulletin, due to the backlash it received, Geo News reported.
Vladimir Putin Says West Wants To Make Russia A "Colony"
"It is out of greed, with the aim of maintaining its unlimited power. These are the real reasons for this hybrid war that the West is waging against us... They want to make us into a colony," Putin said in televised remarks.
UK Teen Girl Died After "Negative Effects Of Online Content"
Molly Russell was "exposed to material that may have influenced her in a negative way and, in addition, what had started as a depression had become a more serious depressive illness," Andrew Walker ruled at North London Coroner's Court.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Inaugurated As First Black Woman On US Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was nominated to the top court by Joe Biden, will be part of a progressive minority in the body that decides some of the most important social and legal issues in the United States.
European Commission to take Malta to court over golden passports
The EU body will file a legal challenge against Malta for the scheme that allows wealthy foreigners to buy citizenship.
U.S. SEC fines Deloitte's China affiliate $20 million for auditing violations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday fined the Chinese affiliate of Deloitte, one of the "Big Four" accounting firms, $20 million for letting some clients, including foreign companies listed on U.S. exchanges, conduct ...
SoftBank cuts about 150 staff globally -source
Japan's SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) is cutting around 150 staff globally at its Vision Fund unit and SoftBank Group International, a person familiar with the matter said, as CEO Masayoshi Son retrenches following huge loss on his tech b...
Vatican disciplined Nobel-winning bishop over alleged abuse of minors
The Vatican on Thursday acknowledged that it had secretly disciplined East Timor bishop and Nobel Peace Prize winner Carlos Ximenes Belo two years ago, responding to allegations that he sexually abused boys in East Timor decades before.
The hidden overwork that creeps into so many jobs
Many employees are completing under-the-radar tasks after hours to get ahead. This kind of overwork has become normalised – and while not all bad, there’s an insidious dark side.
The surprising power of internet memes
Is there more to internet memes than meets the eye? The science of these viral mash-ups reveals why they are so effective at spreading ideas and beliefs.
109-year-old Oxford woman 'has a bacon sandwich every day'
A woman who has turned 109 and was born while King George V was on the throne, still enjoys a bacon sandwich every day for breakfast.
Young non-smokers told not to take up vaping by experts
Young non-smokers are being advised not to take up vaping.
Liz Truss chief of staff Mark Fullbrook is paid through his lobbying company so he can evade personal taxes
This stinks. Boris Johnson has been kicked out despite being elected by the people, because he could not be trusted and questions about how he treated number 10 as a personal plaything. Here we go again with the unelected UK prime minist...
Iran’s President Disavows Twitter Account Everyone Followed
Mohammad-Mehdi Rahimi, head of Raisi’s public relations office said the president has no account on Twitter. The announcement has left many wondering about the identity of those behind the account thought to be the president's official a...
'Extremely Dangerous' Hurricane Ian Grows, Hits Florida
The Miami-based National Hurricane Center says the extremely dangerous hurricane named Ian has made landfall in the southeastern U.S. state of Florida.
Spanish Court Formally Sends Shakira to Trial for Tax Fraud
A Spanish court on Tuesday formally ordered Colombian superstar Shakira to stand trial on accusations that she failed to pay $14.31 million in income taxes, a court document released on Tuesday showed.
Robo-cop: EU wants firms to be held liable for harm done by AI
New liability regime would give victims of AI systems their day in court.
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