The Essex and South Africa spinner has taken more Championship wickets than anyone else since arriving in 2017 – but says 18 teams can reward mediocrity For 10 seasons, few have earned the right to comment on English cricket more than Simon Harmer. Because for 10 seasons, no one has taken more County Championship wickets than the South African off-spinner who arrived at Essex in 2017 on a six-mont...
The Essex and South Africa spinner has taken more Championship wickets than anyone else since arriving in 2017 – but says 18 teams can reward mediocrity For 10 seasons, few have earned the right to comment on English cricket more than Simon Harmer. Because for 10 seasons, no one has taken more County Championship wickets than the South African off-spinner who arrived at Essex in 2017 on a six-month contract, his international career stalled and his options narrowing fast. He has since become one of the great imports of the English game: 522 first-class wickets and counting for Essex, two County Championship titles, a Bob Willis Trophy, a return to South Africa’s Test side and, perhaps most importantly, contentment. “My journey has been bumpy,” Harmer says from a sun-drenched beer garden near the Oval. “I can say now that I’m at peace with it.” Continue reading...
While the doping-friendly event does not seem keen on journalistic interrogation, here’s what needs to be asked The plan to fly to Las Vegas to cover what the Enhanced Games claims is the “next frontier of human performance” ended with a short email sent at 7.02pm on Friday. “After careful consideration, we are unable to approve your media credential request for this year’s event,” it said. “Due t...
While the doping-friendly event does not seem keen on journalistic interrogation, here’s what needs to be asked The plan to fly to Las Vegas to cover what the Enhanced Games claims is the “next frontier of human performance” ended with a short email sent at 7.02pm on Friday. “After careful consideration, we are unable to approve your media credential request for this year’s event,” it said. “Due to the high volume of applications and limited media capacity, we could not accommodate all requests … thank you again for your interest and understanding.” Admittedly, the rejection didn’t come entirely out of the blue. Unlike most sports organisations, the Enhanced Games had a pre-screening process which led to a nice PR man calling me a few days beforehand. His opening gambit? To point out the Guardian’s negativity towards the event ( “Grotesque” – Barney Ronay ; “Showcasing so much of the wrongness of the age” – Marina Hyde; “Competitors run the risk of their libido being ‘killed off’, leading experts have warned ” – Sean Ingle). Continue reading...
Having overseen a historic return to the Premier League, businessman is now aiming his sights even higher Doug King is discussing the night Coventry clinched promotion to the Premier League after 25 years away. He had a tear in his eye when the moment arrived at Blackburn and, after eventually exiting the Ewood Park boardroom, the champagne flowing, the straight-talking owner worth hundreds of mil...
Having overseen a historic return to the Premier League, businessman is now aiming his sights even higher Doug King is discussing the night Coventry clinched promotion to the Premier League after 25 years away. He had a tear in his eye when the moment arrived at Blackburn and, after eventually exiting the Ewood Park boardroom, the champagne flowing, the straight-talking owner worth hundreds of millions hunkered down at a Travelodge adjacent to a service station on the M65. “It was ... noisy,” he says, taking a second to land on the best adjective, “because all I could hear pretty much all night was: ‘We are Premier League.’” It has led King to feel like a party planner of late. The biggest one yet was Monday’s open-top bus parade which started on Jimmy Hill Way, named after the manager who in 1967 led the club into the top flight for the first time. After Coventry were crowned champions last month, King guzzled from the trophy. “I didn’t think the lid would come off, so we had to make the most of that,” he says with a smile. Continue reading...
Plans to install traffic lights on Clachan Bridge will ruin tourist attraction and endanger pedestrians, critics warn Traffic lights are to be installed beside the scenic Clachan Bridge on Scotland’s wild Argyll coast despite fears it will be a “desecration” of a nationally-significant heritage site. Known since the early 19th century as the “Bridge over the Atlantic” the 233-year-old crossing fro...
Plans to install traffic lights on Clachan Bridge will ruin tourist attraction and endanger pedestrians, critics warn Traffic lights are to be installed beside the scenic Clachan Bridge on Scotland’s wild Argyll coast despite fears it will be a “desecration” of a nationally-significant heritage site. Known since the early 19th century as the “Bridge over the Atlantic” the 233-year-old crossing from the mainland to the Isle of Seil attracts visitors eager to boast of their trans-oceanic journey, but there are concerns motorists on green will soon act aggressively towards pedestrians on what is a much-photographed landmark. Continue reading...
Japan can conduct only two more sessions of three-day interventions by November if it wants to maintain its status of having a freely floating exchange rate, based on International Monetary Fund guidelines . A Japan Finance Ministry official cited an IMF rule on Monday noting that three days of intervention count as a single market operation. The comments came after the yen surged last Thursday fo...
Japan can conduct only two more sessions of three-day interventions by November if it wants to maintain its status of having a freely floating exchange rate, based on International Monetary Fund guidelines . A Japan Finance Ministry official cited an IMF rule on Monday noting that three days of intervention count as a single market operation. The comments came after the yen surged last Thursday following reported intervention by the authorities, and also saw a number of intraday rallies on the following days. Still, market participants are largely of the view the yen will resume its weakening trend with or without official intervention. The Iran war is negative for Japan’s energy-import reliant economy and the still-wide interest-rate differentials with the US are denting sentiment, ensuring the currency remains under pressure. “Will they make use of it? Yes, especially given spot is stalking the 160 level,” Abbas Keshvani , director of Asia macro strategy at RBC Capital Markets in Singapore, said of further intervention. “Will it be effective? They can cap spot in the short term but beyond that, the fundamental drivers of yen weakness are still in play.” The yen strengthened as much as 0.8% in Asia Monday before paring gains, sparking discussions across trading floors as to whether officials had waded into markets once again to bolster the currency. The surge came after Japan likely spent around ¥5.4 trillion ($34.3 billion) last week to support the yen after it had weakened past 160 per dollar. The yen was little changed Tuesday at 157.25 per dollar. What Bloomberg Strategists Say... “The question now is whether authorities are forced back into action, but the bar looks higher in an environment where active war is the main driver” Brendan Fagan , Markets Live strategist IMF rules state that up to three episodes of currency interventions within six months is consistent with a free-floating exchange-rate regime, the Japanese Finance Ministry official said on Monday....
Otter Tail ( OTTR ) declares $0.5775/share quarterly dividend , in line with previous. Forward yield 2.55% Payable June 10; for shareholders of record May 15; ex-div May 15. See OTTR Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. More on Otter Tail Otter Tail: Cyclical Pain, Long-Term Gain (Upgrade) Otter Tail: Solid Q4 Results And Strengthened Growth Prospects (Rating Upgrade) Otter Tail Cor...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly embedding itself into the systems that power economies, reshaping how businesses compete, governments serve, and societies evolve across Asia. Against this dynamic backdrop, ATxSummit, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore, returns for its sixth edition on 20 to 21 May 2026 at Capella Singapore, convening more than 4,000 leaders fro...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly embedding itself into the systems that power economies, reshaping how businesses compete, governments serve, and societies evolve across Asia. Against this dynamic backdrop, ATxSummit, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore, returns for its sixth edition on 20 to 21 May 2026 at Capella Singapore, convening more than 4,000 leaders from over 50 countries to confront the region's most pressing issues.
Leo Pharma is actively seeking more acquisition targets, with as much as 5 billion kroner ($800 million) to spend on dealmaking as it positions itself for an initial public offering, according to its top management. The Danish drugmaker, which specializes in skin conditions, has “clear support and firepower to complete more deals,” Chief Executive Officer Christophe Bourdon said in an interview. T...
Leo Pharma is actively seeking more acquisition targets, with as much as 5 billion kroner ($800 million) to spend on dealmaking as it positions itself for an initial public offering, according to its top management. The Danish drugmaker, which specializes in skin conditions, has “clear support and firepower to complete more deals,” Chief Executive Officer Christophe Bourdon said in an interview. This follows its purchase of gene therapy company Replay last week, its third acquisition in 16 months. “I’m looking for more,” Bourdon said. “If I look at what’s available out there, whether it’s early stage or late stage, there are still a lot of opportunities.” He added that the company has backing from both its board and shareholders — private equity firm Nordic Capital and the LEO Foundation — to pursue further acquisitions. The dealmaking comes as Leo has lined up seven investment banks to help run a potential IPO in Copenhagen as soon as this year, according to a Bloomberg report last week. As part of the preparations, Leo has also overhauled its top management and begun engaging prospective investors. Bourdon declined to comment on the timing or location of any listing, saying it’s ultimately “a decision of the shareholders.” “We have trained the muscle on acting like a listed company,” the CEO said. “I want us to be ready.” Leo has money to spend on both partnerships and deals within medical dermatology, and is looking for targets globally, Chief Financial Officer Philip Eickhoff said in the same interview. Leo on Tuesday reported 9% revenue growth at constant exchange rates in the first quarter, driven primarily by North America. A 1% decline in sales in Europe was due to pricing issues in France and accrual reversals, Bourdon said.
Volkswagen AG ’s Audi is pushing to become leaner as the German carmaker tries to offset waning sales in China and the mounting cost of global trade hurdles. The manufacturer has reduced capacity at factories in Germany and is carrying out plans to cut 7,500 workers by 2029. Audi on Tuesday confirmed its outlook for the year but added that it hasn’t yet factored in the impact of an escalating war ...
Volkswagen AG ’s Audi is pushing to become leaner as the German carmaker tries to offset waning sales in China and the mounting cost of global trade hurdles. The manufacturer has reduced capacity at factories in Germany and is carrying out plans to cut 7,500 workers by 2029. Audi on Tuesday confirmed its outlook for the year but added that it hasn’t yet factored in the impact of an escalating war in Iran or US President Donald Trump ’s threat to increase import tariffs. The tariff risk “is of course still very recent and at the moment not yet confirmed,” Chief Financial Officer Jürgen Rittersberger said on a call with reporters. “We’re still evaluating a potential impact, but it’s clear it would be a significant burden on our performance.” Trump’s plan for higher import duties on European cars to 25% from 15% is sowing fresh uncertainty among German automakers, especially Volkswagen’s export-dependent nameplates Audi and Porsche. Both are trying to cut costs and revamp model lineups to become more competitive. Read More: Trump Car Tariff Threats Are Back With a Vengeance Audi is grappling with waning sales in the key Chinese and North American markets. It faces €444 million ($519 million) in extra costs if US duties are indeed raised by 10 percentage points, according to an analysis from Bloomberg Intelligence. The premium brand currently makes models for the US market in Europe and Mexico. Chief Executive Officer Gernot Döllner is trying to engineer a turnaround, including with a new electric-vehicle brand in China. To better compete in the US, Audi will introduce the Q9 this year, its biggest SUV aimed at winning share from models like the Mercedes GLS and the Cadillac Escalade. That car will be made in Slovakia and would be affected by higher US duties. Read More: Audi’s Future Hinges on Winning Back World’s Top Car Market Audi has repeatedly delayed a decision on setting up manufacturing in the US, with Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume saying the group cannot afford ...
Competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market is about to ramp even higher. In mid-April, Cerebras Systems filed an S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announcing plans for its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) . At the time, the start-up hadn't provided all the key details for investors about its public debut. Cerebras has taken a no...
Competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market is about to ramp even higher. In mid-April, Cerebras Systems filed an S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announcing plans for its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) . At the time, the start-up hadn't provided all the key details for investors about its public debut. Cerebras has taken a novel approach to AI chipmaking, which may put the company on a collision course with Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , whose graphics processing units (GPUs) currently dominate the AI chip market. In a subsequent regulatory filing after the market close on Monday, Cerebras filed in some of the blanks. Continue reading
SOFTSWISS is launching Tech Race Summit 2026, a new high-load technology conference dedicated to solving the engineering and infrastructure challenges in the iGaming industry. The event takes place on 10 September 2026 in Warsaw, Poland. Confirmed speakers include representatives from Amazon, Gcore, and Fastly, alongside technology leaders from iGaming and other high-load sectors.
SOFTSWISS is launching Tech Race Summit 2026, a new high-load technology conference dedicated to solving the engineering and infrastructure challenges in the iGaming industry. The event takes place on 10 September 2026 in Warsaw, Poland. Confirmed speakers include representatives from Amazon, Gcore, and Fastly, alongside technology leaders from iGaming and other high-load sectors.