UK cost of living squeeze looms as Bank of England meets – business live
Read More Key events Show 4.23am EDT 04:23 RSM: energy prices surge poses risks to economy 4.11am EDT 04:11 Eurozone company growth hit by supply problems and Delta variant 3.50am EDT 03:50 Citizens Advice: People on low incomes face ‘perfect storm’ this winter 3.19am EDT 03:19 ITV: risk of Christmas disruption due to HGV driver […]
UK plan to end Troubles prosecutions ‘could breach international law’
Read More Northern Ireland UK plan to end Troubles prosecutions ‘could breach international law’ European human rights commissioner warns Northern Ireland secretary that amnesty is ‘deeply problematic’ Home affairs editor Thu 23 Sep 2021 04.00 EDT Last modified on Thu 23 Sep 2021 04.01 EDT Boris Johnson’s plan to impose a statute of limitations to […]
South Carolina’s Confederate monument protection law upheld
Post Content The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a state law preventing anyone from moving a Confederate monument or changing the historical name of a street or building without the Legislature’s permission is legal. But in the same ruling, the justices struck down a requirement that two-thirds of the General Assembly must approve […]
Matthew McConaughey still ‘measuring’ Texas gubernatorial run; polling well against Abbott, O’Rourke
Post Content Actor Matthew McConaughey said this week he is still “measuring” a potential gubernatorial run in Texas next year, according to reports. “Look, it’s going to be in some capacity. …I just — I’m more of a folksy and philosopher-poet statesman than I am a, per se, definitive politician,” McConaughey said on the “Set? […]
COVID-19: Man accused of repeatedly punching nurse in face for giving wife vaccine
Post Content A Canadian nurse suffered significant facial injuries after she was allegedly attacked by a man upset that she had administered a COVID-19 vaccine to his wife, reports said. Reuters reported that the alleged incident occurred inside a pharmacy in Sherbrooke, which is southeast of Montreal. The man was dismayed that his wife was […]
Italian Tech Week 2021, la conference con Elon Musk e i protagonisti dell’innovazione
Read More Due giorni per capire dove va il futuro, grazie a una serie di incontri con i protagonisti dell’innovazione in Italia e nel resto del mondo. La seconda edizione dell’Italian Tech Week, che torna a essere in presenza dopo un anno di pausa dovuto alla pandemia di Covid-19, si svolge il 23 e 24 […]
Tesla’s South Australian Battery Sued After Failing To Ensure Energy Stability
Read More South Australia’s big Tesla grid battery is being taken to court by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) after failing to provide grid stability measures despite being obligated to do so. Known officially as the Hornsdale Power Reserve, the 150 Megawatt (MW), 77 minute grid battery was built by Tesla, and is now owned […]
Amnesiac woman found bloodied and with no ID in Croatia was once a Hollywood jewelry designer
Post Content An amnesiac woman who was found bloodied and disoriented on a remote island off Croatia earlier this month was identified this week as a former Los Angeles jewelry designer whose pieces were worn by the rich and famous, according to reports. Daniela Adamcova, 57, was found on the island of Krk on a […]
Australian Federal Court Overturns Ban on Live Aerial Broadcasts of Melbourne Protests
Read More A temporary restriction on Australian media flying helicopters over Melbourne to live broadcast unrest in the city over mandatory COVID-19 vaccines and health restrictions has been overturned by the Federal Court on Thursday, according to local media. On Wednesday, Victoria Police applied to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to temporarily restrict air space […]
Taiwan Moves to Join Pacific Trade Pact Before China
Read More Taiwan has formally applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on Sept. 20, following China’s bid last week. Taiwan submitted its application to New Zealand, who handles the paperwork for the trade bloc, but warned that if China’s application were approved, it would struggle to join the CPTPP. […]