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Sinéad O’Connor Waxwork Removed from Dublin Museum After Backlash
The Dublin wax museum has decided to remove a wax figure of Sinéad O’Connor following strong criticism from her family and the public, who said it looked nothing like the beloved Irish singer. Unveiled on Thursday, the wax figure was met with immediate disapproval. The museum’s team convened on Friday morning and resolved to withdraw […] More
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Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Reveals Slowest Price Increase Since March 2021
June’s reading of the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge showed a slightly higher-than-expected price increase. The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, which excludes food and energy costs and is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve, rose 2.6% year-over-year in June, surpassing economists’ 2.5% estimate and remaining unchanged from May. Despite this, the June figure represents […] More
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Verstappen Dominates Spa FP1 with Comfortable Lead: Reactions and Highlights
Max Verstappen set the fastest time in the first practice session at Spa-Francorchamps, despite taking his fifth internal combustion engine (ICE) of the season, exceeding his allocated number of power units. Verstappen’s quickest lap on soft tyres was 1:44.372. Oscar Piastri, the recent Hungarian Grand Prix winner, finished 0.531 seconds behind in his McLaren, also […] More
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Green Economy Projected to Create 3.3 Million Jobs in Africa by 2030, Report Finds
A transition to a greener economy could create millions of jobs in some of Africa’s largest countries, according to a recent report. Research conducted by the development agency FSD Africa and impact advisory firm Shortlist suggests that 3.3 million jobs could be generated across the continent by 2030. The report, titled “Forecasting Green Jobs in […] More
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Hungarian Employment and Participation Rates Hit Record Highs
The latest unemployment figures from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (HCSO) reveal that the labor market has continued its trend of gradual improvement since the beginning of the year. The model estimate indicates a drop in the monthly unemployment rate to 4.2% in June 2024. Additionally, the official three-month moving average, based on survey data, […] More
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Barack Obama Endorses Kamala Harris for President
Barack and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination, significantly bolstering her campaign to unify the party behind her bid for the White House against Donald Trump. The former president and first lady announced their support in a video released on Friday, where they shared a phone call with Harris to […] More
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Arson Attacks Disrupt French Rail Network Ahead of Olympics Opening Ceremony
France’s high-speed rail network has suffered major disruption due to coordinated “malicious acts,” including arson attacks, just hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The state-owned railway operator, SNCF, reported that arsonists targeted installations along the lines connecting Paris with the west, north, and east of the country, causing severe disruptions across the network over […] More
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Arne Slot Discusses Liverpool’s Transfer Situation Amid Ollie Watkins Interest
Liverpool’s head coach, Arne Slot, has addressed the challenges his team faces in enhancing the squad, particularly with the transfer window approaching its deadline. Slot admits that finding the right players to complement an already strong squad is no easy feat, but he remains hopeful that new additions will be made before the window closes. […] More
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Elon Musk’s X Eliminates Crypto Emojis, Leaving Community Baffled
Elon Musk’s X has once again sparked controversy in the cryptocurrency community by removing cryptocurrency emojis that had been used for over four years. The crypto community on X is perplexed by the decision to eliminate several crypto emojis, including the Bitcoin BTC – $67,096 emoji, from the social media platform. Reports indicate that X […] More
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Mercury Prize 2024: Charli XCX, The Last Dinner Party, and Beth Gibbons Among Nominees
The shortlist for the prestigious Mercury Prize is out, celebrating exceptional albums with eight debut artists in the mix. Notable nominees include Charli XCX, Beth Gibbons, and The Last Dinner Party, showcasing the diverse talent in the British and Irish music scene. Charli XCX’s nomination for her sixth album, “Brat,” marks her second time on […] More
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Céline Dion and Lady Gaga Set to Dazzle at Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
Celine Dion and Lady Gaga are set to grace the stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. This marks a significant return for Dion, her first performance since announcing her Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis in 2022. French journalist Thierry Moreau shared on social media that the two icons have rehearsed a duet of […] More
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Safe Havens: The Best UK Towns and Cities to Call Home
The UK, a nation steeped in history and culture, is also renowned for its safety. But with cities growing and lifestyles changing, the question of where to find the safest havens becomes increasingly important. Let’s dive into some of the UK’s most secure and serene spots. When we talk about safety, it’s not just about […] More
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NatWest Shares Climb Following Robust Results and Metro Bank Mortgage Deal
NatWest announced the acquisition of a portion of Metro Bank’s residential mortgage portfolio, coinciding with its stronger-than-expected first-half performance. The FTSE 100 bank reported a pretax operating profit of £3 billion for the first six months of the year, down from £3.6 billion last year but surpassing analysts’ expectations of £2.6 billion. The decline was […] More
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Yen Holds Steady, Asian Stocks Stabilize as Volatile Week Concludes
On Friday, the yen steadied near a 12-week high against the dollar while Asia-Pacific equity markets stabilized, recovering from their worst session since mid-April the previous day. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares was only 0.06% lower, after a 1.88% drop on Thursday. Much of the market weakness stemmed from Taiwan, which had reopened after […] More
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Competition Watchdog Slams Unfair Fuel Prices: A Continuing Rip-Off
In a recent update on its fuel market oversight, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) reported that the inflated retail fuel margins since 2019 have cost motorists more than £1.6 billion in 2023. Last year, the CMA discovered that drivers had been overcharged by £900 million at supermarket fuel stations alone in 2022. The CMA […] More
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