Academics and youth workers say cuts to services, not social media, help explain recent unrest in south London It started with a flyer sent around on Snapchat. Teenagers were invited to gather in a south London basketball court to celebrate the start of the Easter holidays. They were told to bring their own weed and laughing gas because it was going to be a late one. What followed in the hours aft...
Academics and youth workers say cuts to services, not social media, help explain recent unrest in south London It started with a flyer sent around on Snapchat. Teenagers were invited to gather in a south London basketball court to celebrate the start of the Easter holidays. They were told to bring their own weed and laughing gas because it was going to be a late one. What followed in the hours after was chaos. Hundreds of young people came to the “link-up”, which happened last Saturday, and then gathered on Clapham High Street. Continue reading...
A French container ship and a Japanese-owned tanker have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, in what appear to be the first such transits since the war in Iran closed the crucial waterway. The CMA CGM Kribi container ship exited the strait on Friday, according to ship tracking data compiled by Bloomberg and two people familiar with the situation. That is the first ship linked to western Europe that is k...
A French container ship and a Japanese-owned tanker have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, in what appear to be the first such transits since the war in Iran closed the crucial waterway. The CMA CGM Kribi container ship exited the strait on Friday, according to ship tracking data compiled by Bloomberg and two people familiar with the situation. That is the first ship linked to western Europe that is known to have made it through since the war began more than a month ago. Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines...
The president’s outbursts on allies and Nato were further confirmation that Europe cannot wait to bolster security – and Britain must play its part “She had no more surprises for him; the unexpected in her behaviour was the only thing to expect,” Henry James wrote in his novel Daisy Miller. Leaders dealing with Donald Trump surely recognise the sentiment. James’s character was a young American out...
The president’s outbursts on allies and Nato were further confirmation that Europe cannot wait to bolster security – and Britain must play its part “She had no more surprises for him; the unexpected in her behaviour was the only thing to expect,” Henry James wrote in his novel Daisy Miller. Leaders dealing with Donald Trump surely recognise the sentiment. James’s character was a young American out of her depth in Europe, falling victim to prejudices. Mr Trump is a real-world problem, and this time, Europe is battered by the prejudices and vengefulness of the American. This week alone the US president has publicly mocked the British prime minister and armed forces (as weak), the French president ( over his marriage ), told allies to get their own oil – having set the Middle East on fire – and said leaving Nato was “beyond reconsideration”. Mr Trump’s wishful thinking has hit reality in Iran, where the war that he and Benjamin Netanyahu began will not be easily ended. His resulting frustration, concern about domestic political repercussions and desire to distract the public are matched by vindictiveness towards allies who rightly refused to join in. Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here . Continue reading...
Bondi, reportedly ousted due to her botched handling of Epstein files, is still set to testify before Congress on 14 April Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox As news emerged this week presaging Donald Trump ’s dismissal of Pam Bondi , one of his motivations reportedly related to her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigative files. While the new acting...
Bondi, reportedly ousted due to her botched handling of Epstein files, is still set to testify before Congress on 14 April Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox As news emerged this week presaging Donald Trump ’s dismissal of Pam Bondi , one of his motivations reportedly related to her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigative files. While the new acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, insisted he had “never” heard the president say “that anything that happened to her had anything to do with the Epstein files”, it’s clear the issue has dogged Bondi throughout her tumultuous tenure. Continue reading...
The ups and downs of the collection launched by Millicent Fawcett make it an apt symbol of an ongoing struggle When the Women’s Library opened a century ago, the movement it documented appeared triumphant. Most British women had gained the vote in 1918, and in 1928 suffragist campaigners would ensure that they held it on the same basis as men. The London Society for Women’s Service, led by Millice...
The ups and downs of the collection launched by Millicent Fawcett make it an apt symbol of an ongoing struggle When the Women’s Library opened a century ago, the movement it documented appeared triumphant. Most British women had gained the vote in 1918, and in 1928 suffragist campaigners would ensure that they held it on the same basis as men. The London Society for Women’s Service, led by Millicent Fawcett , intended the library to become a home for the suffrage movement’s archives. But even as they continued their fight for the vote, they were looking beyond the ballot box to other issues. The library was to hold material relating to women’s work, too. This year’s centenary is an opportunity to celebrate the institution’s unique holdings. It is also a reminder of a pivotal moment in women’s political history, as a new commemorative display at the London School of Economics (LSE), where the library is housed, shows. Among the organisations it features is the Six Point group headed by a former suffragette, Lady Rhondda . Equal pay for female teachers and equality in the civil service were two of its initial “six points” or aims. Such battles would continue long after the fight for equal suffrage had been won. Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here . Continue reading...
Nano Nuclear Energy claimed a milestone Thursday on the path to commercializing small modular reactors amid the AI boom. The nuclear energy stock popped. The startup announced it has applied to the U.
Nano Nuclear Energy claimed a milestone Thursday on the path to commercializing small modular reactors amid the AI boom. The nuclear energy stock popped. The startup announced it has applied to the U.
Oil Shocks & Recessionary Outcomes Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, After more than three decades of watching oil markets upend economies, one pattern keeps repeating: investors learn the wrong lessons from the last shock. The 1973 OPEC embargo taught us that geopolitical disruptions are temporary. That lesson then got everyone killed, financially speaking, in 1979. The 2003...
Oil Shocks & Recessionary Outcomes Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, After more than three decades of watching oil markets upend economies, one pattern keeps repeating: investors learn the wrong lessons from the last shock. The 1973 OPEC embargo taught us that geopolitical disruptions are temporary. That lesson then got everyone killed, financially speaking, in 1979. The 2003 Iraq War produced only a mild oil bump and no recession, so traders got comfortable. Then 2008 happened. Today, with Brent crude having spiked over 60% since U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran began in late February, the same dangerous reasoning is circulating again. That narrative is that this “event” is manageable and will resolve quickly. If that is the case, then the economy will absorb it. That may indeed be the case. However, the conditions that determine whether an oil shock becomes a full recession are specific, quantifiable, and worth examining with clear eyes. That is what this analysis does. Not All Oil Shocks Are The Same The post-World War II era has produced a half-dozen oil price crises significant enough to reshape the global economy. They share a surface-level similarity: prices spike, headlines scream, and politicians rage. However, beyond those commonalities, they diverge dramatically in their underlying causes and economic consequences. (Read Energy Price as an Economic Indicator ) The 1973 OPEC Embargo stands alone as the archetype. OAPEC nations cut production and placed a deliberate embargo on the United States in response to U.S. support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War. In roughly 4 months, the price of crude oil rose from $3 per barrel to nearly $12 globally, a 300% surge. The U.S. economy, already running hot with inflation at 3.4%, could not absorb the blow. GDP contracted 0.5% in 1974. Unemployment climbed from 4.6% to 9% by May 1975. The Fed raised its benchmark rate from 5.75% in 1972 to 12% by 1974 and still could not contain prices. The r...
President Donald Trump is seeking a historic increase in defense spending, in what may turn out to be a relief for the industry amid the conflict in Iran.
President Donald Trump is seeking a historic increase in defense spending, in what may turn out to be a relief for the industry amid the conflict in Iran.
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Newport Gold ( NWPG ) announced on Friday it has entered the final stages of its merger with a trio of Pennsylvania Limited Liability Companies known as "NFI Empire" by entering into a formal share exchange agreement. The company said that the structure enables Newport Gold to pursue growth initiatives without the dilution, complexity, or historical baggage often associated with reverse mergers. A...
Newport Gold ( NWPG ) announced on Friday it has entered the final stages of its merger with a trio of Pennsylvania Limited Liability Companies known as "NFI Empire" by entering into a formal share exchange agreement. The company said that the structure enables Newport Gold to pursue growth initiatives without the dilution, complexity, or historical baggage often associated with reverse mergers. Anthony McCabe , CEO of Newport Gold, said, "Following a comprehensive review of our strategic alternatives, it became clear that a merger with NFI delivers the strongest value proposition for our shareholders. NFI is already generating eight-figure revenues with positive profitability, underscoring the strength of its operating model. Combined with its exceptional leadership and clear roadmap for accelerated growth, we are confident this transaction positions the company for long-term success and enhanced shareholder value." Source: Press Release More on Newport Gold, Inc. Financial information for Newport Gold, Inc.