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Panama Papers Series

Panama Papers: media attacks on Cameron may have more to do with Brexit than banking

Apr 12, 2016 12:59 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

In an era in which public trust of traditional media is slowly rising from the low point of the phone-hacking scandals and the Leveson inquiry, the Panama Papers has brought us evidence of just how potent sustained,...

Panama Papers Series

Panama Papers: why we're looking at global corruption the wrong way

Apr 12, 2016 11:59 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Law

Although the size and scale of the Panama Papers leak was shocking, the offshore dealing they revealed was hardly a surprise. After all, many organisations, including Transparency International, Global Witness, Action Aid,...

US Election Series

Cruz sweeps all 34 Colorado delegates, making contested Republican convention more likely

Apr 11, 2016 09:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Yesterday, Ted Cruz won all 13 delegates that were awarded at the Colorado Republican state convention; he had earlier won all 21 awarded at Congressional District (CD) conventions. Cruz is also likely to do very well when...

US Election Series

U.S. Election Series: Bernie Sanders secures seventh consecutive win in Wyoming

Apr 11, 2016 08:50 am UTC| Commentary Politics

Democratic Partys second runner Bernie Sanders won every primary since Idaho on March 22nd and by winning Wyoming over the weekend, Mr. Bernie secured his seventh consecutive win against front runner Hilary Clinton. He...

Flawed GST system skews state transport projects

Apr 10, 2016 00:26 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Commitments by the Commonwealth Government to fund transport infrastructure in the states are invariably announced with fanfare, as state transport ministers celebrate the triumph of securing federal money for their...

US Election Series

US Election Series: Donald needs to trump New York

Apr 08, 2016 11:18 am UTC| Commentary Politics

Primaries in New York on April 19th, could either be biggest trump card of Republican front runner Donald Trump or it can very well be his biggest failure. After big defeat in Wisconsin to second runner Ted Cruz, where he...

US Election Series

The novel and play that predicted Donald Trump's rise – and countered a swell of Great Depression demagoguery

Apr 08, 2016 09:53 am UTC| Politics

The performing arts and politics have an uneasy relationship. From Aristophanes satirizing the senselessness of the Peloponnesian War in Lysistrata to Shakespeare telling the story of Elizabeth Is grandparents in Henry...

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Economy

Goldman Sachs Lowers U.S. Recession Odds to 15% Following Strong Job Growth

U.S. Recession Risk Decreases Amid Job Market Gains Goldman Sachs has reduced the probability of a U.S. recession within the next 12 months to 15%, down from 20%, after the September employment data showed robust...

Shell's Refining Margins Decline in Q3 2024 Amid Global Demand Weakness

Shells Refining Margins Decline Sharply in Q3 2024 Shell announced a sharp decline in refining profit margins for the third quarter of 2024, primarily driven by weaker global demand. In its trading update before the...

German Retail Sector Experiences Decline in Business Climate – Ifo Survey

German Retail Sector Faces Decline in September The business climate in Germanys retail sector worsened in September, as revealed by the latest Ifo Institute survey. Retailers assessed their current situation as...

Bank of Japan Eyes Potential Interest Rate Hikes as Wage Growth Boosts Consumption

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) reports that rising wages are boosting consumption, with more firms in regional areas passing on labor costs. This development signals progress toward meeting conditions for possible interest rate...

Rio Tinto Eyes Potential Takeover of Lithium Producer Arcadium PLC

Rio Tinto Considers Arcadium Lithium PLC Takeover Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd has approached Arcadium Lithium PLC for a potential takeover, as confirmed by both companies on Monday. While no financial...

Politics

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Separated?

Rumors are swirling again about the state of Donald and Melania Trumps marriage, with many questioning whether the couple has quietly separated. According to insiders, the former president and the former first lady have...

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Happily Married?

Rumors surrounding Donald Trump and Melania Trumps relationship have circulated for years, with many questioning whether their marriage is truly happy or merely a façade. Despite public appearances, sources close to...

Are Donald Trump's Parents Alive?

Donald Trumps rise to the presidency has been a widely discussed chapter in American political history, but what about the people who shaped him? Are Donald Trumps parents still alive? The answer may surprise those who...

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Getting a Divorce? Insider Reveals ‘Melania Is Ready to Walk Away'

Rumors about Donald Trump and Melania Trump heading for divorce have been circulating for years, but the chatter has only intensified in recent months. From speculations about Melanias absence at key events to reports of...

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Still Together?

Speculation about the status of Donald Trump and Melania Trumps marriage has been swirling for years. The former president and first lady, despite being thrust into the spotlight during Trumps presidency, have always...

Science

SpaceX Prepares to Launch NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s Moon Next Week

SpaceX is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of NASAs Europa Clipper mission to Jupiters moon, Europa, next week. After overcoming recent Falcon 9 setbacks, SpaceX has encapsulated the satellite within the Falcon...

Europe Pushes Back Against SpaceX's Efforts to Expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell Operations

European mobile network operators are opposing SpaceXs initiative to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell services, urging the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject SpaceXs request to operate beyond standard...

SpaceX and T-Mobile Begin Testing Starlink Cellular Satellite Service Ahead of 2025 Launch

SpaceX and T-Mobile have reportedly initiated tests for their highly anticipated Starlink Cellular satellite service. Speculation emerged after users noticed satellite activity on their phones, fueling excitement ahead of...

SpaceX Pauses Falcon 9 Launches After Anomaly During Crew 9 Mission Investigation

SpaceX has suspended all Falcon 9 launches after an anomaly occurred with the rockets second stage during the Crew 9 mission for NASA. The second stage failed to land as planned, prompting an investigation and delaying...

Tesla’s $25K Compact Car Could Drive Bigger Stock Gains Than Robotaxi, Analyst Predicts

As anticipation builds for Teslas Robotaxi, some analysts believe the companys upcoming $25,000 compact car will have a more significant impact on its stock. Gary Black of The Future Fund argues that entering the...

Technology

NEIRO Whale Nets $824K, Sparks Frenzy as Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Prices Skyrocket!

A whales series of NEIRO trades has turned a staggering $824,000 profit, causing a ripple effect across the meme coin market. Dogecoin and Shiba Inu prices have soared, riding the wave of NEIROs explosive success. NEIRO...

Japan’s Metaplanet Goes All-In on Bitcoin, Grabs $6.92M in BTC and Sees Stock Rocket by 11%!

Japans Metaplanet is making waves again with a bold $6.92 million Bitcoin acquisition, propelling its BTC reserves to 640. The companys aggressive approach pushed its stock price up 11%, establishing it as a dominant force...

Cybertruck Owners Shocked as GEICO Drops Coverage—Tesla Drivers Scramble for Insurance

Cybertruck owners are stunned as GEICO cancels policies for Teslas 2024 model, citing non-compliance with underwriting guidelines. Frustrated drivers are now searching for insurers willing to cover their futuristic...

China Denies Massive Hack as US Telecom Giants Report Major Data Breach in Court Systems

A Chinese hacking group reportedly breached US telecom companies Verizon, ATT, and Lumen, accessing data from government surveillance systems. The Wall Street Journal reports that hackers maintained control of these...

Ethereum’s Bold Move: 50% Speed Boost, Block Delays Slashed, and Lower Fees in Sight!

Ethereums latest game-changing proposal, EIP-7781, promises to slash block delays by 33% while increasing network throughput by 50%. The upgrade is set to revolutionize Ethereums transaction speeds and reduce fees across...