The first British woman to win an Olympic athletics gold medal with her long jump victory at the 1964 Tokyo Games One of the true “golden girls” of the swinging 60s, Mary Rand , who has died aged 86, emerged as the brightest British sporting star of her era when she became her nation’s first female gold medallist in Olympic athletics, taking long jump victory with a world record leap in the Tokyo ...
The first British woman to win an Olympic athletics gold medal with her long jump victory at the 1964 Tokyo Games One of the true “golden girls” of the swinging 60s, Mary Rand , who has died aged 86, emerged as the brightest British sporting star of her era when she became her nation’s first female gold medallist in Olympic athletics, taking long jump victory with a world record leap in the Tokyo games of 1964. She also won silver in the pentathlon and bronze in the sprint relay at the event, making her the first British athlete to have claimed three medals in one Olympic Games. Her life was transformed after she broke the previous record on a wet day with a leap of 6.76 metres. On a cinder track, running into a headwind, her performance was spectacular. Always photogenic, Rand’s face became one of the most instantly recognisable as her every move was celebrated in newspapers and on television. Almost inevitably, she was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 1964 and was made MBE 12 months later. Famously, the Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger named her as the woman he would most like to take on a date. Continue reading...
Nvidia (NVDA) stock’s latest selloff just sent an unusual signal, and one which investors haven’t seen in years. After the stark AI-driven selloff in tech stocks, Nvidia effectively broke a 13-year pattern of trading at premium valuations, ahead of the S&P 500. After its recent slide, as ...
Nvidia (NVDA) stock’s latest selloff just sent an unusual signal, and one which investors haven’t seen in years. After the stark AI-driven selloff in tech stocks, Nvidia effectively broke a 13-year pattern of trading at premium valuations, ahead of the S&P 500. After its recent slide, as ...
The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCSH) and Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHO) both offer extremely low costs, but VCSH is larger, has a higher yield, and takes on more corporate credit risk while SCHO sticks to U.S. Treasuries for lower volatility. Both VCSH and SCHO target the short end of the bond market, appealing to those seeking modest income with limited int...
The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCSH) and Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHO) both offer extremely low costs, but VCSH is larger, has a higher yield, and takes on more corporate credit risk while SCHO sticks to U.S. Treasuries for lower volatility. Both VCSH and SCHO target the short end of the bond market, appealing to those seeking modest income with limited interest-rate sensitivity. This comparison highlights their differences in fees, returns, risk, and portfolio makeup to help investors decide which approach may align better with their preferences. Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Continue reading
Spencer Platt/Getty Images News Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive ( RIVN ) secured a major victory in Washington state, gaining the right to sell vehicles directly to consumers after a prolonged fight with dealership groups. The breakthrough came after Rivian signaled it would take the issue to voters through a ballot initiative. Facing that threat, dealer organizations dropped their opposi...
Spencer Platt/Getty Images News Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive ( RIVN ) secured a major victory in Washington state, gaining the right to sell vehicles directly to consumers after a prolonged fight with dealership groups. The breakthrough came after Rivian signaled it would take the issue to voters through a ballot initiative. Facing that threat, dealer organizations dropped their opposition and supported a narrow law allowing direct sales for Rivian and Lucid Motors ( LCID ). The decision challenges long-standing franchise laws that require automakers to sell through independent dealers. Newer EV companies argue that selling directly offers better customer experience and stronger control over pricing, branding and service. Traditional automakers such as General Motors ( GM ), Ford Motor Company ( F ) and Toyota Motor Corporation ( TM ) opposed the change, warning it could give startups an advantage and potentially open the door to additional competitors. Rivian ( RIVN ) is now looking to replicate the strategy in other states with similar legal frameworks, particularly where ballot initiatives are possible, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. The outcome highlights growing tension between consumer demand for more flexible buying options and the entrenched dealership system, which argues it provides competitive pricing and essential services like financing and repairs. While the Washington law is limited in scope, it may serve as a template for broader changes. For Rivian ( RIVN ), which is preparing to launch a more affordable SUV and push toward profitability, expanding direct sales could be a key advantage. More on Rivian Rivian: Thank You, Uber! Rivian: Why It's Finally Time To Buy (Rating Upgrade) Rivian: Return To Growth In 2026 The Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture passes a key software milestone SA Asks: What's the best robotaxi stock play right now?
Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange must get the next Tottenham appointment correct or else they could follow Igor Tudor, writes Phil McNulty.
Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange must get the next Tottenham appointment correct or else they could follow Igor Tudor, writes Phil McNulty.
Hundreds of people were evacuated from a nightclub in southwest Germany after a fire broke out, police said on Sunday, with images from the scene showing the blaze raging on the building’s roof. Police said the fire began at around 3.45am in the nightclub in Kehl, which is on the border with France. The blaze went on to “spread over the whole building”, a police statement said. All of the roughly ...
Hundreds of people were evacuated from a nightclub in southwest Germany after a fire broke out, police said on Sunday, with images from the scene showing the blaze raging on the building’s roof. Police said the fire began at around 3.45am in the nightclub in Kehl, which is on the border with France. The blaze went on to “spread over the whole building”, a police statement said. All of the roughly 750 people inside at the time were able to escape, with three people treated by emergency...
Markus Volk/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Rheinmetall ( RNMBF )( RNMBY ) expressed strong support for Ukraine’s war effort after remarks made by its chief executive stirred controversy. The company said in a social media post that Ukrainians are making an “immeasurable contribution” to their defense and are fighting “highly effectively even with limited resources,” emphasizing admiration for t...
Markus Volk/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Rheinmetall ( RNMBF )( RNMBY ) expressed strong support for Ukraine’s war effort after remarks made by its chief executive stirred controversy. The company said in a social media post that Ukrainians are making an “immeasurable contribution” to their defense and are fighting “highly effectively even with limited resources,” emphasizing admiration for their resilience. The backlash followed comments by CEO Armin Papperger in an interview, where he downplayed Ukraine’s use of small drones, saying: “This is how to play with Legos.” He also suggested that drone production in Ukraine lacked sophistication, adding: “This is not innovation.” Ukrainian officials responded sharply. Oleksandr Kamyshin wrote on social media: “Rheinmetall says our #LEGODrones are #MadeByHousewives in their kitchens. Fine,” adding that “our #LEGODrones already burned more than 11 thousands of russian tanks.” He later said Ukrainian women “deserve respect.” Criticism also came from within Germany’s defense sector. Florian Seibel, co-founder and co-CEO of German drone maker Quantum Systems, said he was “very sorry and embarrassed for the public statements made by a fellow German defense CEO,” adding that his company “stands with all Ukrainian Housewives.” In response, Rheinmetall ( RNMBF )( RNMBY ) highlighted that the “innovative strength and the fighting spirit of the Ukrainian people are an inspiration to us,” and reiterated its commitment to supporting the country. The company has benefited from increased defense spending following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and is expanding its presence there, including plans for new production facilities and ongoing maintenance operations for military equipment. Conflicts in Ukraine and more recently in the Middle East have underscored the growing importance of drones, artificial intelligence and layered air defense systems for NATO countries. Amid this shift, Bank of America analysts last week adjusted their t...
Markets enter a huge week as the final days of March bring an explosive convergence of catalysts including Friday's jobs report, Q1 vehicle production and delivery numbers from Tesla (TSLA), Rivian (RIVN), and major Chinese EV makers, and escalating Iran war concerns as President Trump's 10-day warning window approaches.
Markets enter a huge week as the final days of March bring an explosive convergence of catalysts including Friday's jobs report, Q1 vehicle production and delivery numbers from Tesla (TSLA), Rivian (RIVN), and major Chinese EV makers, and escalating Iran war concerns as President Trump's 10-day warning window approaches.
The average Social Security retirement benefit as of February 2026 is $2,076 per month. That might not sound like very much, but it's actually more than what most women get from the program. The typical female beneficiary receives significantly less than her male counterpart. This is largely due to lifetime income disparities. While this isn't an easy problem to remedy, understanding how much the ...
The average Social Security retirement benefit as of February 2026 is $2,076 per month. That might not sound like very much, but it's actually more than what most women get from the program. The typical female beneficiary receives significantly less than her male counterpart. This is largely due to lifetime income disparities. While this isn't an easy problem to remedy, understanding how much the average woman receives at every claiming age can give you an idea of what you can expect when you're ready to apply. It also reveals one valuable strategy for increasing your checks. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Exclusive: Health secretary’s pledges in doubt as analysis shows health service will not deliver key improvements The NHS is set to miss key targets to shorten waiting times for help at A&E, cancer care and planned hospital treatment, leaving millions of patients facing persistently long delays. The health service in England will not deliver a series of milestone improvements in its performance th...
Exclusive: Health secretary’s pledges in doubt as analysis shows health service will not deliver key improvements The NHS is set to miss key targets to shorten waiting times for help at A&E, cancer care and planned hospital treatment, leaving millions of patients facing persistently long delays. The health service in England will not deliver a series of milestone improvements in its performance that ministers demanded it achieve by the time the fiscal year ends on Tuesday, a Guardian analysis of the NHS’s most recent data has found. Continue reading...