By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. presidential race that is about to heat up could add a fresh wrinkle to markets in 2024, as investors gauge the potential for post-election changes in fiscal spending, taxation and other policy areas. For …
In Georgia, controversy over a Stalin icon makes headlines at home and abroad
Stalin is pictured alongside the Russian Saint Matrona of Moscow. Screenshot from RFE/RL video report. This article was first published on OC Media. An edited version is republished here under a content partnership agreement. An icon dedicated to Saint…
CES 2024: Solar-powered headphones, city car and rooftop tent shine bright in Las Vegas
Sustainability is, as ever, an increasingly dominant theme at all technology conferences, and the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year is no different. But rather than just electric vehicles (EVs) on display, as well as hydrogen offerings, solar p…
Could AI improve forensics by finding similarities in fingerprints? A new ‘discovery’ sparks debate
If you’re a fan of crime TV shows, mystery novels, or true-crime podcasts, you probably have heard that fingerprints are unique. Even identical twins who share (nearly) the same genetics don’t have the same fingerprints. It also means that forensics ex…
Why is the EU mostly silent on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel?
The case, filed to the top UN court by South Africa last month, claims Israel’s siege of Gaza amounts to genocide and breaches the post-Holocaust 1948 Genocide Convention. The Convention gives party countries, which include both Israel and South Africa…
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw offers prayers at Japipur’s Govind Dev Ji temple
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], January 12 (ANI): Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw offered prayers at the Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jaipur, on Friday. Vaishnaw also inspected Jaipur Railway Junction. “A complete reconstruction and redevelopment of Jaipur Railwa…
Walsham-le-Willows joint-boss Ian Hubbard ‘relishing’ FA Vase tie against Tilbury
Walsham-le-Willows joint boss Ian Hubbard says he is ‘relishing the chance to have a go’ in the last 32 of the Isuzu FA Vase at home to Tilbury tomorrow (3pm), as the Morrish Stadium outfit look to create more club history in the competition. After the…
West Norfolk libraries including King’s Lynn, Downham and Hunstanton are looking for people to help lead support groups
New volunteers are wanted to help lead vital groups and support others. As part of the Know Your Neighbourhood Project, funded by the Government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DMCS) and aimed at reducing loneliness and isolation, libraries …
Downham look to boost Thurlow Nunn play-off aspirations at home to second-placed Newmarket Town
Downham Town play-off aspirations will be given a stern test when promotion-chasing Newmarket Town visit the SCL Memorial Field on Saturday. Despite being without a couple of key players through suspension, Downham will fancy their chances of getting s…
Ex-Man Utd star Dimitar Berbatov issues Rasmus Hojlund demand amid goalscoring woes
By Daniel Orme Ex-Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov has told Rasmus Hojlund to “be brave” after offering a mind-numbing solution to his goalsoring troubles. The Dnaish forward has struggled for form since his £72m summer switch to Old Trafford fr…