The ‘bank is closed and the door is locked’, says Zia Yusuf as calls grow for compensation to remedy historical wrongs Reform UK has said it would stop issuing visas to any person from a country which continues to demand compensation from the UK for its role in the transatlanctic trade in enslaved people. Zia Yusuf, the party’s home affairs spokesperson, told the Daily Telegraph that the call for ...
The ‘bank is closed and the door is locked’, says Zia Yusuf as calls grow for compensation to remedy historical wrongs Reform UK has said it would stop issuing visas to any person from a country which continues to demand compensation from the UK for its role in the transatlanctic trade in enslaved people. Zia Yusuf, the party’s home affairs spokesperson, told the Daily Telegraph that the call for reparations was “insulting”. Continue reading...
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is included among the 15 Best S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Right Now. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and leases high-performance fully electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems, and offers services related to its products. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) suffered a setback on April 2 after posting its weakest quarterly […]
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is included among the 15 Best S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Right Now. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and leases high-performance fully electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems, and offers services related to its products. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) suffered a setback on April 2 after posting its weakest quarterly […]
The ugly side of chess is pored over in this Netflix documentary, looking at how lurid online gossip led to a lawsuit, conspiracy theories and a bitter rivalry. Sadly, there’s little new here ‘Every conversation I have about chess”, says Hans Niemann, “leads to anal beads.” In any other context that might seem something of a non-sequitur. But in the context of Niemann, it makes a lot of sense. For...
The ugly side of chess is pored over in this Netflix documentary, looking at how lurid online gossip led to a lawsuit, conspiracy theories and a bitter rivalry. Sadly, there’s little new here ‘Every conversation I have about chess”, says Hans Niemann, “leads to anal beads.” In any other context that might seem something of a non-sequitur. But in the context of Niemann, it makes a lot of sense. For the uninitiated, Niemann was the chess prodigy accused in 2022 of cheating against world champion Magnus Carlsen – some said by using a vibrating sex toy to direct his play, leading him to a shock (pun intended) victory. As ridiculous as it sounds – the sort of thing that would be laughed out of the Black Mirror writers’ room – the theory gained ground online, and in the press. This Netflix one-off draws heavily on archive footage ridiculing the incident, featuring everyone from Piers Morgan to Trevor Noah, who quips that, with anal beads, “even if you lose, you still kinda win”. Continue reading...
Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is included among the 15 Best S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Right Now. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, specializing in memory and storage chips. On April 2, Erste Group downgraded its rating on Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) from ‘Buy’ to ‘Hold’. Erste […]
Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is included among the 15 Best S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Right Now. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, specializing in memory and storage chips. On April 2, Erste Group downgraded its rating on Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) from ‘Buy’ to ‘Hold’. Erste […]
Concern over MPs’ competence is one thing, but this is silencing opponents’ voices by character assassination, and it leads to a dark place Stella Creasy is the Labour and Cooperative MP for Walthamstow The slogan “If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution” holds new meaning in a world where an MP simply singing along to Robyn is labelled a sign of national decline. A tweet cele...
Concern over MPs’ competence is one thing, but this is silencing opponents’ voices by character assassination, and it leads to a dark place Stella Creasy is the Labour and Cooperative MP for Walthamstow The slogan “If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution” holds new meaning in a world where an MP simply singing along to Robyn is labelled a sign of national decline. A tweet celebrating a Saturday night in my own constituency has now been viewed by almost 1 million people – and many more have offered an opinion. Egged on by political opponents and the presenters of GB News , these have included death threats, vile commentary on my appearance and accusations that I’m not fit for office, all because I went to a silent disco . Such a barrage is wearing and worrying in equal amounts – but such attacks are not unique to me, nor are they accidental. Joy is now seen as something that should shame politicians – as though having frazzled and miserable people in our parliament is good for decision-making. Underlying this is more than just embarrassment about seeing a middle-aged MP dance, it’s a concerted attempt by some to drown out their opponents’ voices through character assassination. Continue reading...
The Sweden striker’s goals had inspired Sporting for two years but in Colombian Luis Suárez they have found an equally prolific target man In Portugal, two of the most familiar sayings claim that “green is the colour of hope” and that “hope is the last thing to die”. For Sporting, a club draped in green, those proverbs are not merely poetic – they are operational. After a humiliating 3–0 defeat in...
The Sweden striker’s goals had inspired Sporting for two years but in Colombian Luis Suárez they have found an equally prolific target man In Portugal, two of the most familiar sayings claim that “green is the colour of hope” and that “hope is the last thing to die”. For Sporting, a club draped in green, those proverbs are not merely poetic – they are operational. After a humiliating 3–0 defeat in Norway by Bodø/Glimt in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, logic suggested it was all over. Sporting disagreed. Backed by about 50,000 supporters, the team surged with belief and delivered a 5–0 victory that carried the club to their first quarter-final in the tournament in 43 years. Arsenal come next, as does an old question: is hope a cultural relic or Sporting’s most powerful ally? Continue reading...
As the most played fixture in European competition looms once more, we look back on 50 years of thrills and spills The Champions League’s answer to e l c lásico resumes in Madrid on Tuesday. Real Madrid v Bayern Munich is the most played fixture in European competition: 28 matches and counting, including 13 knockout ties. Here are six of the best. Continue reading...
As the most played fixture in European competition looms once more, we look back on 50 years of thrills and spills The Champions League’s answer to e l c lásico resumes in Madrid on Tuesday. Real Madrid v Bayern Munich is the most played fixture in European competition: 28 matches and counting, including 13 knockout ties. Here are six of the best. Continue reading...
No phones, no littering, no cheering bad shots – ‘patrons’ face strict rules at Augusta, but what a contrast to last year’s disgraceful Ryder Cup It is easy to poke fun at the prissy traditions of the Masters. Golfers, never mind spectators, enter a state of panic over what horrible fate may befall them should they break the rules inside Augusta National. It is preposterous in so many ways; adults...
No phones, no littering, no cheering bad shots – ‘patrons’ face strict rules at Augusta, but what a contrast to last year’s disgraceful Ryder Cup It is easy to poke fun at the prissy traditions of the Masters. Golfers, never mind spectators, enter a state of panic over what horrible fate may befall them should they break the rules inside Augusta National. It is preposterous in so many ways; adults consumed by fear over missteps at a golf tournament. People do not typically feel this way inside the Sistine Chapel. This year, there are reasons to be grateful for Augusta’s unapologetic approach. The Masters provides a welcome break from the ear-bashing noise of the modern world. The United States is an especially fractious place. This major also offers a timely escape from the racket within golf itself. Brief serenity should be appreciated. Continue reading...
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD) is included among the 15 Best S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Right Now. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD) operates as a semiconductor company internationally. It operates in three segments: Data Center, Client and Gaming, and Embedded. On April 2, Erste Group turned bullish on Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD) and […]
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD) is included among the 15 Best S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Right Now. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD) operates as a semiconductor company internationally. It operates in three segments: Data Center, Client and Gaming, and Embedded. On April 2, Erste Group turned bullish on Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE:AMD) and […]