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British media is failing to give voters the full picture ahead of elections

Apr 04, 2016 16:46 pm UTC| Politics

When you tune in to the latest UK political news, it is often dominated by the Westminster bubble. This is not a problem as such, but with elections in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to take place in May, there are...

US Election Series

Aging voting machines threaten election integrity

Apr 04, 2016 16:41 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics Technology

Imagine you went to your basement and dusted off the laptop or mobile phone that you used in 2002. What would happen if you tried to turn it on? We dont have to guess. Around the country this election year, people are...

What's the backlash against gender-neutral bathrooms all about?

Apr 04, 2016 16:38 pm UTC| Life Politics

Last week North Carolina became the first state to pass a law requiring transgender individuals (including students) to use only bathrooms that match their biological (rather than identified) gender. They did so in...

US Election Series

Are Trump and Sanders rewriting the rules on money in politics?

Apr 04, 2016 16:35 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

A persistent question raised in this presidential election cycle is whether assumptions about American politics need to be rewritten, especially those related to money. The rise of self-funded Donald Trump and...

Panama Papers Series

Panama Papers: the nuts and bolts of a massive international investigation

Apr 04, 2016 16:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law Politics

The reporting of the Panama Papers which has been based on a massive global analysis of documents leaked from law firm Mossack Fonseca outlining how the worlds elite use tax havens is a remarkable feat of collaboration...

ANC's failure to do the right thing has left South Africa at an impasse

Apr 04, 2016 15:48 pm UTC| Politics

What would it take for President Jacob Zuma and the African National Congress (ANC) to understand that South Africa is a constitutional democracy, and provide desperately needed leadership to protect this fundamental...

Newspoll: Labor moves ahead of Turnbull government for the first time

Apr 04, 2016 15:28 pm UTC| Politics

The Federal government has fallen behind Labor in Newspoll for the first time under Malcolm Turnbull, with the ALP now leading 51-49% on a two-party basis. The poll, which also shows another slide in the ratings of the...

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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

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Snubs Europe, Eyes Asia for Explosive Growth

Sam Altmans Worldcoin is pulling back from Europe and prioritizing its expansion into Asia and Latin America. With regulatory roadblocks in Europe, the company is making a bold pivot to regions like Malaysia and Japan,...

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Soars 544%, Paving the Way for Massive SHIB Price Surge

Shiba Inus burn rate skyrocketed by 544%, sending over 5 million SHIB to dead wallets. As supply shrinks, the price of SHIB gains 6.64%, hinting at a potential price surge if the momentum continues. SHIB Burn Rate...

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...