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The market holds breath Investors are taking a bit of breath on Monday, and the market is gathering in Asia and Europe in hopes that it will not be blessed with high-tech tariffs. Optimism seems to contradict President Trump’s own words.The president shows yet another taxation is ongoing, with more confusion about what is happening among business leaders, what is off, and how to deal with their new reality.Has Trump undermined his own position? If tariffs are actually bodied, it could erode his bargaining power – he is trying to reclaim production on the US coast, not to mention his…
For anyone looking to know the identity of the 16 Stanley Cup playoff team, this was a very productive weekend. When the game began on Monday, 14 of the 16 clubs punched tickets, but a variety of species are competing.With the end of the regular season approaching on Thursday, it is at risk for six games to take place on Monday:Editor’s Pick2 RelatedChicago Blackhawks of the Montreal Canadiens7pm (ESPN+)The Columbus Blue Jackets’ Sunday victory kept them in the playoff race for at least a day. This one Canadian victory clinches the Bers (and eliminates the blue jacket). On the other…
A private plane carrying six people crashed on Saturday in an open field in upstate New York, and everyone was killed on board, authorities say.Among those on board was former Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) football player Karenna Groff celebrating her parents and sibling Karenna Groff, according to a family statement.The US National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) said the family was traveling to celebrate the holiday when the crash occurred.Videos from the final seconds of the flight staff obtained showed the aircraft was unharmed before it hit the ground with a high descent rate, the NTSB said.A joint family statement…
With 28 goals in all competitions this season, his Barcelona team top of LaLiga, powering past Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and with a Copa del Rey final to look forward to, Raphinha is eyeing a treble – and is the favourite for the Ballon d’Or.His goal and two assists against Dortmund in the first leg of that quarter-final took Raphinha to 19 goal contributions in the competition in this campaign – matching Lionel’s Messi best effort. It is an astonishing transformation for the 28-year-old Brazilian. After two relatively underwhelming seasons, he was linked with a move to Saudi…
Although likely several years from widespread use, tuberculosis testing, which relies on simple tongue swabs rather than having to cough a person sput, shows promise. Spotlight stocks how tests work and asks experts what their future role is. Most tuberculosis (TB) tests are performed on sput samples. The difficulty with this is that many people, especially children and people who live with HIV, have a hard time coughing thick mucus called thickness from the lungs. Sputum-based testing could remain the standard for TB diagnosis for some time, but researchers are looking for a more convenient alternative, especially for children and…
Liberian National Petroleum Company (Nocal) recently released an impressive progress report to President Joseph Numa Boachey at the executive mansion in Monrovia about its partnership with global geological and geophysical leader TGS Nopec. Reading the report to the president, ministers and industrial leaders, Nokal’s acting eco Fabian Rye said that the 23-year co-venture positioned Liberia as West Africa’s most promising energy frontier, resulting in the acquisition of multi-client 2D and 3D seismic investigation programs. The investment covers more than 15,000 square kilometres of the country’s offshore basin, CEO Lai explained in detail. He also clarified the economic impact of the…
We’ve all heard accusations and whispers from rival fans this season, right?”This Liverpool team is not really that great.” “The Premier League is a poor league this season.” “Liverpool’s 2024-25 class wouldn’t have won a title in another season.”But how fair is this?First of all, we have to say that Liverpool’s regular rivals don’t have the best season.Defending champion Manchester City is on track for its worst campaign under Pep Guardiola. Manchester United are heading for the worst season in Premier League history. Arsenal made up for points at this stage last season at 11 points, and Tottenham and Chelsea…
Lily JamariReport from San FranciscoReutersAn examination of the groundbreaking antitrust case against the social media giant meta will begin in Washington on Monday.US competition and consumer watchdogs claim that Meta, which already owns Facebook, bought Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 to eliminate competition and effectively give it monopoly.The FTC reviewed and approved these acquisitions, but committed to monitoring the results. If the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wins the case, they can have Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg sell both Instagram and WhatsApp.Meta previously said he was sure it would win, and experts likely would claim to the BBC that…
MOGADISH – A fierce battle between Somali government forces supported by local militias and the al-Shabaab militants have been raging in the Abori region for more than a week, with both sides and casualties continuing to rise. The clashes that began on April 8th have become a key front in the government’s ongoing campaign against al-Qaeda-related groups. Local Somali officials say the Abori victory in Hiran will hit Al Shabaab’s operation in the region. Meanwhile, Al Shabaab appears to be determined to disrupt the government’s supply line from the strategic town of Bourbades and potentially push it towards Yaziman. Military…
Algeria asked 12 French embassy staff to leave the country within 48 hours, the French foreign minister said.Jean-Noel Barrot added that it was linked to the charges of three Algerians in France on Friday.They were accused of being involved in the abduction of Amir Boucauz, 41, last year, and are critics of the Algerian government of a large number of social media who reportedly were granted exile in France in 2023.Barott urged Algeria to “relinquish” its expulsion, saying that if France moves ahead, it is ready to “respond quickly.”Boukhors, also known as Amir DZ, has been living in France since…