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www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
France news

France on Trial: The Case of Marshal Petain review a fallen hero in the dock

Is there a more excruciating period in modern French history than what we call France's darkest hours?And is there more wretched a name associated with them than that of Philippe Petain?After his critically acclaimed biography on General de Gaulle, the British historian Julian Jackson has written a 480-page-long analysis of Petainism, with the trial of Marshal Petain at its heart.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

Fifth of young adults would choose a bank based on having a branch nearby'

One in five (21%) 18 to 34-year-olds across the UK would choose a bank based on it having a nearby branch, according to a survey.The proportion is significantly lower than in some other European countries, the research indicates.In Italy, 42% of young adults would choose a bank based on having a nearby branch, as would a third (33%) in France, 31% in Austria, 32% in Germany and 30% in Spain, according to the survey, commissioned by CRIF (Centrale Rischi Finanziari), a global company which supports firms offering financial services.
The Independent
1 year ago
France news

EXPLAINER: How France's old-school voting system works

Paper ballots tucked in paper envelopes.No absentee voting, and no early voting either.
The Independent
1 year ago
France news

Voting in France: Paper ballots, cast in person; no machines

French voters in Sunday's presidential election will use the same system that's been used for generations: paper ballots that are cast in person and counted by hand.
moreFrance news
www.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland A's stadium bill to be considered in special session in Nevada Legislature after all

The Oakland A's bid to have their public financing package plan heard in the Nevada Legislature has gone into extra innings and will be discussed Wednesday morning.Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo issued a proclamation late Tuesday night calling state officials for a second consecutive special session, this time to discuss a potential $380 million public financing package to help fund a Las Vegas stadium project for the A's, who are seeking to leave Oakland after 55 years.
UK politics
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Woking council may face 1bn hit from property investment spree

Woking council risks a financial hit worth 1bn amid a government investigation into the local authority's debt-fuelled investment spree in hotels and skyscrapers.The Surrey council is on the brink of insolvency, with a possible section 114 notice, signalling it cannot balance its budget, believed to be imminent.
the Guardian
1 year ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on the future of rail: managed decline is no way forward | Editorial

t some point this summer, a popular vote will help determine the location of the future headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR).
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IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
9 months ago
Intellectual property law

Legislation Aimed at Fixing Injunctive Relief Would Only Codify eBay

"In order to restart our startup engine, patents held by investors and NPEs must be as valuable as the same patents held by startups.This means that injunctive relief must be the default remedy for all patent holders, regardless of whether they have a product on the market or not."In 2015, China launched its 2025 Initiative listing all the technologies and industries it wants to control by 2025.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Broadband speed fears slowing take-up of social tariffs, Which? warns

Households eligible for broadband social tariffs are not taking up the offer over concerns the speed offered will be too slow, a consumer group said.Just 3.2% or 136,000 of the 4.2 million households on Universal Credit who are entitled to the discounted deals have taken them up, Ofcom figures show.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

End to electric car grants is backwards step, warns Halfords boss

The boss of Halfords has accused the Government of taking a "backwards step" with its decision to end the plug-in car grants scheme.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

Flying insect numbers have plunged by 60% since 2004, GB survey finds

The number of flying insects in Great Britain has plunged by almost 60% since 2004, according to a survey that counted splats on car registration plates.
Washington Post
1 year ago
France politics

Voting in France: Paper ballots, in person, hand-counted

PARIS - French voters in Sunday's presidential election will use the same system that's been used for generations: paper ballots that are cast in person and counted by hand.
The Independent
1 year ago
France news

Voting in France: Paper ballots, in person, hand-counted

French voters in Sunday's presidential election will use the same system that's been used for generations: paper ballots that are cast in person and counted by hand.
morepotentially
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US politics

$49.5 Billion in U.S. Treasury? For These Billionaires, That's Nothing

The Treasury Department's cash balance fell to just under $49.5 billion on Wednesday, as the United States inched toward running out of cash to pay its bills.That was significantly lower than the $316 billion the department had in operating cash, which is held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, at the start of the month.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Counting continues in Northern Ireland local government elections

Counting is continuing in the Northern Ireland local government elections with more than half the council seats now filled.As the count stretched into a second day Sinn Fein remained on course to become the largest party in local government with 93 councillors elected.The DUP currently has 79 council seats, the Alliance Party 39, the Ulster Unionists 30, and the SDLP 20, with 16 others.
news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Nearing $25,000 as Banks Face Exodus of Deposits Market Updates Bitcoin News

Bitcoin moved closer to $25,000 on Tuesday, as banking withdrawals rose following the collapse of Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank.Reports suggest that withdrawals at the likes of JPMorgan and Citibank are nearing a ten-year high.First Republic Bank has been another major firm to fall, with its stock dropping by over 60% on Monday.
news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Under $20,000 as ETH Sinks Below $1,400 on Friday Market Updates Bitcoin News

Bitcoin fell below the $20,000 level for the first time since January, as markets continued to react to the liquidation of Silvergate Bank.This comes ahead of a pivotal U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, which could decide how aggressive the Federal Reserve acts in its upcoming meeting.Ethereum moved under $1,400 in today's session.
news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Italian Parliament Approves 26% Tax for Cryptocurrency Gains in 2023 Budget Law Taxes Bitcoin News

The Italian Parliament has introduced a 26% capital tax on cryptocurrency gains as part of the 2023 budget law, which was approved on Dec. 29.The document also offers incentives for taxpayers to declare their cryptocurrency holdings, proposing a 3.5% aliquot for undeclared cryptocurrencies held before Dec. 31, 2021, and a 0.5% fine for each additional year.
news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Falls Below $1,500 Market Momentum Remains Bullish Market Updates Bitcoin News

Ethereum dropped below $1,500 on Friday, as cryptocurrency markets fell following earlier gains in the week.Bitcoin was also in the red in today's session, as the token moved closer to a breakout below $20,000.Overall, the global crypto market cap is down 1.90% as of writing.Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) fell lower for a second consecutive day on Friday, as bullish sentiment continued to fade.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Gas prices in Mass. down 11 cents from last week

Gas prices are dropping steadily, according to AAA.
Massachusetts residents are finally starting to see some relief at the pump.
Inverse
10 months ago
OMG science

Martian Rocks from Perseverance Could Uncover Ancient History - But They Also Pose a Huge Dilemma

The Mars Sample Return Mission is one of the most ambitious missions ever conceived.Though the samples won't be returned to Earth until 2033 at the earliest, the Perseverance Rover is busy collecting them right now.Ideally, Perseverance could gather as many samples as we like and ship them all back to Earth.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
OMG science

WHO presses China for more data after COVID death tally leaps from 37 to 60K

China is now reporting that nearly 60,000 people have died of COVID-19 since early December when the country abruptly abandoned its zero-COVID policy and omicron subvariants began ripping through its population.The new death toll is a stark revision from China's previously reported figure for that period, which was just 37.
EL PAIS English Edition
1 year ago
OMG science

Cold-blooded animals that never seem to age

Researchers from Spain's National Museum of Natural Science (Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales - MNCN) have been regularly visiting two ponds in the Guadarrama mountain range (central Spain) since 2009.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Dodgers hope that Chris Taylor, known for streaky hitting, is starting to find groove

(Alex Gallardo / Associated Press)

There is at least one benefit to the powerball numbers being played by Chris Taylor, the Dodgers utility man who entered Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres with only 18 hits on the season but seven home runs."I guess what's great is that when he does move the ball forward, it goes over the fence, and some of them have been big homers," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.
Pinstripe Alley
10 months ago
New York Yankees

Domingo German's improvements are helping injured Yankees rotation

There seems to be no end in sight for the Yankees when it comes to injuries.Harrison Bader returned from the injured list and has provided a huge spark to the offense, and Luis Severino is set to make some rehab starts before rejoining the team.However, Carlos Rodón's injury is still as confusing as ever, with no signs of an imminent comeback, and if Frankie Montas is ever a factor in 2023, he won't be until we're well into the second half.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

New record as more than half a million apply for London Marathon ballot place

More than half a million hopefuls have applied for a ballot place to take part in the 2024 TCS London Marathon, setting a new world record for entries for the distance.A total of 578,374 applications were received before the deadline on Friday April 28, the first time any marathon ballot has received more than half a million entries.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

New record as more than half a million apply for London Marathon ballot place

More than half a million hopefuls have applied for a ballot place to take part in the 2024 TCS London Marathon, setting a new world record for entries for the distance.A total of 578,374 applications were received before the deadline on Friday April 28, the first time any marathon ballot has received more than half a million entries.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Tory chairman repeats 1,000 council seat losses claim and denies he will quit

The Conservative chairman has repeated claims his party could lose 1,000 councillors in May's local elections but denied he would quit if they had a bad night.Greg Hands said independent experts had made the prediction and denied he was overplaying the potential losses on May 4, which will be Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's first electoral test.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Cash savings rates have improved but still cannot beat inflation, says website

The cash savings deals currently on the market cannot beat inflation at 10.4%, but savers can at least offset some of the impacts by shopping around.Two years ago, in March 2021, more than 300 savings deals, including regular savings accounts and Isas, could beat the rate of inflation at that time, which was significantly lower than it is now, according to analysis by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Police chief warns of hard choices' still facing force after Scottish budget

Scotland's chief constable has warned hard choices lie ahead for policing finances despite the improved budget allocation.Funding for the Scottish Police Authority (SPA), which includes Police Scotland, has been set as 1.449 billion for the 2023/24 financial year.Sir Iain Livingstone has welcomed the improvement after the Scottish Government's spending review outlined earlier this year warned of a flat cash settlement of 1.246 billion for the next five years.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

UK could have slashed gas use with higher rates of heat pumps, analysis finds

If the UK had deployed heat pumps at the same rate as some other European countries, our dependence on gas would be significantly lower this year, analysis suggests.An assessment from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) found that if the UK had already installed the same amount of heat pumps per 100,000 people as Estonia has, domestic gas use would be 34% less than in 2021.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Europe news

FIFA Threatens Women's World Cup TV Blackout in Europe

The president of world soccer's global governing on Tuesday harshly criticized European broadcasters for not meeting FIFA's demands for significantly higher television rights fees for this summer's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.If the offers did not improve, he threatened, the tournament's matches would not be televised in many of Europe's biggest markets.
Independent
1 year ago
Europe news

Russia shoots down Ukrainian drone near its Engels airbase

The Russian military said it shot down a Ukrainian drone approaching an air base deep inside Russia - the second time the facility has been targeted this month.ussia's Defence Ministry said debris killed three servicemen at the Engels air base, which houses Tu-95 and Tu-160 nuclear-capable strategic bombers that have hit Ukraine with missiles in the 10-month-old war.
www.eastbaytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Russia says it shot down Ukrainian drone near air base

By E. EDUARDO CASTILLO and HANNA ARHIROVA (Associated Press) KYIV, Ukraine (AP)  The Russian military reported Monday that it shot down a Ukrainian drone approaching an air base deep inside Russia, the second time the facility has been targeted this month  again revealing weaknesses in Russia's air defenses.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Europe news

Opinion | Russians Are Terrified, and Have Nowhere to Turn

Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month.Anyone can read what you share.Give this article Give this article Give this article
Independent
1 year ago
Europe news

UN ousts Russia from Human Rights Council

The UN General Assembly has voted to suspend Russia from the UN's leading human rights body over allegations of horrific rights violations by Russian soldiers in Ukraine, which the United States and Ukraine have called tantamount to war crimes.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Sports

FIFA Threatens Women's World Cup TV Blackout in Europe

The president of world soccer's global governing on Tuesday harshly criticized European broadcasters for not meeting FIFA's demands for significantly higher television rights fees for this summer's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.If the offers did not improve, he threatened, the tournament's matches would not be televised in many of Europe's biggest markets.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

MPs criticise NHS ombudsman for not investigating less serious' complaints

MPs have criticised the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) over the handling of patient complaints and branded the Government's refusal to reform processes unacceptable.The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee raised concerns over the continuation of a PHSO policy to halt investigations into the majority of complaints deemed less serious, which was initially introduced to reduce a backlog of cases caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Neil Patel
1 year ago
Growth hacking

Ubersuggest vs. Ahrefs: SEO Tool Comparison

You can see general overviews of each category or generate content ideas and suggested keywords.
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After putting both tools to work, you will know which is best to upgrade your SEO strategy.
Bitcoin
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Finder's Experts Predict Ethereum Falling to $675 - Long-Term ETH Predictions Lowered Considerably

Expert Panel's Ethereum Price Predictions
Price comparison portal Finder updated its ether ( ETH) price predictions Monday.
Dodgers Nation
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Rookie James Outman Emotional After Being Named to Dodgers Opening Day Roster for First Time

On Thursday, Dave Roberts and the Dodgers got it right.Roberts announced that impressive young outfielder James Outman would be on the team's opening day roster, and he couldn't be more deserving.Outman has been one of the better hitters for the team this spring, hitting .295with two home runs, 10 RBIs and an OPS of .930 in 44 at-bats.
Dodgers Digest
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Chris Martin is cutting his way to success with the Dodgers - Dodgers Digest

Chris Martin was acquired three days prior to the deadline from the Cubs, and came to the Dodgers with a 4.31 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP, and a 40:4 strikeout to walk ratio across 31 innings.
Dodgers Nation
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers: The Long Awaited "Return" of Max Muncy

After lots of debate and conversation over whether Max Muncy should remain in the Dodgers lineup, Dave Roberts stayed confident in the veteran and it's a good thing he did.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dave Roberts Surprised Dodgers Are Near MLB Lead In Stolen Bases

The Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to have one of the most powerful lineups in 2022, but so far early in the regular season they've been defeating teams another way.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dave Roberts Surprised Dodgers Share MLB Lead In Stolen Bases

The Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to have one of the most powerful lineups in 2022, but so far early in the regular season they've been defeating teams another way.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Dining

A Wine Vintage Takes a Break From Climate Change

Discussions of recent vintages often center on the challenges posed by the climate crisis.Wine has been a leading indicator of how the world is changing, whether you measure by intense heat, drought or once-rare disasters that now seem to occur regularly, like spring frosts, summer hail and forest fires.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

Mortgage Rates May Drop Despite Fed Rate Increase

Getty Images The Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate one-quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, the same level of an increase as in its previous meeting seven weeks ago.Repeating that small hike might not seem dramatic, but after a turbulent couple of weeks for the global economy, the 25-basis-point boost is a pretty big deal.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Winners and losers from Jeremy Hunt's mini-Budget U-turn

The new chancellor has dismantled Liz Truss's economic agenda as he sought to bring stability to the financial markets following weeks of turmoil caused by the mini-Budget.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Shopper footfall recovery slows as households face severe economic situation'

In starker findings, weekday footfall on UK high streets was down 17.4% on 2019 as around half of all employees continued to work from home for at least part of the working week.With around a half of all employees continuing to work at home for at least part of the working week, activity in high streets remains significantly lower than in 2019, particularly during the Monday to Friday period.The recovery in shopper numbers since the pandemic has slowed for the third consecutive month in a reflection of the severe economic situation facing UK households, figures show.
BBC News
1 year ago
UK politics

Bills help could soften soaring cost of living, say economists

The new PM is understood to want to cap typical energy bills at £2,500, with full details expected on Thursday.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Advice | Should mom withdraw from her IRA to fund daughter's home remodeling?

Q: I read your articles regularly.I would love your opinion on options for financing an addition on my daughter's house.
Once her renovation is done, we will live with her.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | The Fed's Messaging Needs an Upgrade

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at last week's central banking conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, was brief - but financial markets took notice.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Vasectomies Even Safer Than Previously Thought, Study Finds

New evidence could encourage more men to opt for a vasectomy as part of family planning.A new study from the UK provides an updated look at data concerning risk factors and complications from the popular procedure - more than 500,000 men opt to have a vasectomy per year in the United States.Some of this data hadn't been updated since the 1980s.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

Unluckiest Atlanta Braves players from 2022

The term "unlucky" often gets looked at an excuse as to why a player underperformed.However, when analyzing numbers from a trend analysis point of view, you can tell when odds heavily favor a bounce back statistically over an extended period of time.The Atlanta Braves had a handful of players that fit into this category in 2022.
Medium
1 year ago
Vue

The Impact of Software Quality on Maintenance, Time to Market, and Total Cost of Ownership

Software quality is a critical factor in the development and deployment of successful applications.It directly impacts a range of business outcomes, including maintenance, time to market, and total cost of ownership.As a management consultant with a PhD in software engineering, I have seen the impact of software quality firsthand and would like to share my insights on the topic.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Retail footfall drops by more than a quarter in week after Christmas

Footfall across the UK's retail destinations dropped by more than a quarter in the week after Christmas compared with the week before, figures show.Retail expert Springboard said footfall last week was 27.7% lower than the week before, and 19.7% down on the same week in 2019.It was just 7.2% higher than the same week in 2021 when the country was still experiencing the impact of coronavirus restrictions.
South Side Sox
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Grading the White Sox: Tim Anderson

At midseason, the SSS staff Our expanded report card will take us through everyone who saw time in uniform for the White Sox, plus some front-office types.Most of our writers will take on a couple of players, with final grades and short writeups, running through the end of November.Enjoy! graded the 46-46 White Sox, from the head of the class Dylan Cease down to Dallas Keuchel.
Austin Monitor
1 year ago
Austin

Austin officials are deciding what property tax bills will look like. Here are some terms to know. - Austin Monitor

Photo by Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT
Thursday, August 18, 2022 by Audrey McGlinchy, KUT
Nytimes
1 year ago
Television

Ratings for the Tony Awards Rebounded, but Remained Low

The Tonys bounced back.
The 75th Tony Awards drew an audience of 3.9 million viewers on CBS on Sunday night, about a million viewers more than last year's ceremony, according to Nielsen.
TNW | Ecosystems
1 year ago
European startups

7 key takeaways about the Dutch tech startup ecosystem you need to know

The Dutch tech startup ecosystem has been steadily flourishing over the past five years, establishing itself as one of Europe's most vibrant hubs.Yet, there are still hurdles the Netherlands needs to overcome in order to reach its full potential and successfully compete on a global scale.That's according to the annual State of Dutch Tech report by TechLeap, a non-profit organisation which helps quantify and accelerate the ecosystem in the Netherlands.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Portable washing machine concept folds down like a collapsible silicone cup - Yanko Design

We live in an age of many conveniences empowered by technology, and yet there are still some things that remain just as burdensome as they were centuries ago.Sure, we now have smart laundry machines that can go through each stage of the process automatically without human intervention, but there are still aspects of the chore that have to be done manually.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Tech industry

Netflix fights attempt to make streaming firms pay for ISP network upgrades

Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters spoke out against a European proposal to make streaming providers and other online firms pay for ISPs' network upgrades."Some of our ISP partners have proposed taxing entertainment companies to subsidize their network infrastructure," Peters said in a speech Tuesday at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona ( transcript).
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Could this winter be over before it starts?

Weather So far, this is the least snowy winter on record.Though we've just started the second week of February, you might be wondering if winter is over before it even really began.Let me say at the outset that we could still see a big snowstorm in late February or March but the odds of deep snow and prolonged cold are rapidly vanishing.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Drivers are staying off the road to save money even as gas prices continue to decline

The average gas price in Massachusetts dropped 12 cents week over week on Tuesday.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a transition point'

Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the pandemic is at a transition point.WHO's International Health Regulations Emergency Committee discussed the pandemic on Friday at its 14th meeting on Covid-19, and Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus concurred that the public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC, declaration should continue.
Raptors Republic
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have four stars who all need the ball in their hands

David was never supposed to beat Goliath in a fight.He was small, and Goliath was...well...goliath.But he had a slingshot, and he had destiny on his side.All this to say: Things don't always work out in reality the way they're supposed to in theory.There's a lot that has gone wrong for the Raptors that was very expected.
amNewYork
1 year ago
New York Mets

Mets trade rumors: Eduardo Escobar deal could create more DH uncertainty | amNewYork

Payrolls and shopping sprees be damned because the Mets trade rumors machine never ceases to halt.As the baseball world continues to wait with bated breath on updates regarding the potential finalization and agreement of Carlos Correa's contract with the Mets, talks of the team's next steps have begun to loom.
MarTech
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Marketing industry diversity improving, but still lags for senior positions | MarTech

While marketing organizations' ethnic diversity continues to improve overall, it shrinks as you go up the org chart, according to a new survey by the ANA.Why we care.Diversity at all levels of a company is a major indicator of company success and productivity.The benefits of diversity and inclusion can be seen in stock and revenue performance, hiring and retention and customer acquisition and loyalty.
www.medscape.com
1 year ago
Mental health

COVID-19 and Dementia; Bipolar Mortality; Fasting Weight Loss

COVID-19 Raises Dementia Risk Older people who get COVID-19 are at higher risk of developing or worsening dementia, new research suggests.Those who live through COVID-19 have a higher risk for early- or late-onset dementia or a progressive decline in thinking skills compared with uninfected people, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Wine

Beaujolais doesn't have to be nouveau | Fiona Beckett on drink

If you're someone who thinks that beaujolais starts and finishes over the third weekend in November, you might want to reconsider.The region has more to offer than bright, bubble-gummy nouveau, fun though that is, and has a surprising range of styles; the only constant is the grape it's made from, namely gamay.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

A World Cup to outspend them all: Qatar 2022 in numbers

FOOTBALL & BUSINESS A FIFA World Cup trophy replica outside the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Qatar, one of eight stadiums hosting the tournament.Kirill Kudryavtsev, AFP The 2022 World Cup will be the most compact in history, staged in the smallest-ever host country.But by most other measures, Qatar's football extravaganza will outstrip all previous World Cups.
The Berlin Spectator
1 year ago
Germany news

Germany: Christmas Shoppers Hoping for Good 'Black Friday' Deals

German Christmas shoppers are getting ready for Black Friday.Many of them cannot wait for those shopping sprees to begin.They know what they want, but the amount of money they intend to spend is lower this year.Berlin, November 15th, 2022 (The Berlin Spectator) - Germany has imported many ideas from the United States of America.
The Berlin Spectator
1 year ago
Germany news

Germany: Corona Pandemic Decreases Life Expectancy

Berlin, July 27th, 2022 (The Berlin Spectator) - The latest numbers released by Germany's Federal Office of Statistics are worrisome.Corona has decreased the life expectancy of newborns.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Retail sales slow as consumers turn to pre-loved gifts for Christmas

Retail sales slowed in October as retailers brace themselves for consumers opting for pre-loved gifts and strict budgets this Christmas to cope with soaring bills.Retail sales during October grew by just over 1% in value year on year, driven by inflationary pressures and masking falling sales volumes as shoppers bought fewer items per visit, British Retail Consortium (BRC) figures show.
BoSox Injection
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Here's every Red Sox player who just became a free agent

The World Series is over, which means two things:
1.No more Major League Baseball for far too long.2. It's officially open season on free agents.Let's get crazy.In the coming days, up to 10 Boston Red Sox players can become free agents.Five have club, player, or mutual options, and the others already became unrestricted free agents on Sunday.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Los Angeles gas prices fall for 16th day in a row, likely to keep dropping

Gas prices in Los Angeles fell to a 16-day low Friday, down almost 34 cents from a week ago - a trend experts are hopeful will continue.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Children more unhappy with lives, schooling and appearance research

Children are becoming more unhappy with their lives, schooling and appearance, according to research detailing the desperately worrying decline of children's wellbeing in the UK.
The Landry Hat
1 year ago
Dallas Cowboys

Micah Parsons is already a frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year

Before September 11, it was already a fact that Micah Parsons was incredibly good at football.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Apple iPhone 14 passes durability test with top marks

The iPhone 14 is finally in the hands of users and Zach aka JerryRigEverything is here to test its durability with his usual set of tests including scratching, burning and bending.
The Real Deal Los Angeles
1 year ago
LA real estate

L.A. County to End Pandemic Tenant Protections for Good

Pandemic-related protections for Los Angeles County tenants will expire for good by the end of the year.
The Real Deal Los Angeles
1 year ago
LA real estate

CenterPoint Buys Another Inland Empire Industrial Complex

CenterPoint Properties has bought an industrial property in Jurupa Valley - its fifth purchase in the Inland Empire since September.
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Former Boston Celtics big man somehow finds himself amongst BR's most underrated of last decade

Over the past decade, the Boston Celtics have benefitted from finding diamonds in the rough that happen to fit well into their rotation.
Editor In Leaf
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs: Sean Durzi Definitely One That Got Away

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a very solid core of experienced defensemen on their roster, but in assembling it, they may have given away the wrong player.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Science

3 ways the Inflation Reduction Act would pay you to help fight climate change

The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for residential solar and battery storage systems, along with other measures aimed at encouraging individuals to cut their carbon emissions.
Digiday
1 year ago
Media industry

Digiday+ Research deep dive: Publishers continue to rely heavily on Facebook

| By Julia Tabisz
In an industry as dynamic as media, it is no surprise that the way publishers use social media can change on a dime.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Remote teams

Why requiring workers to spend more days in the office could backfire

Before the pandemic, many corporate leaders believed that allowing their employees to work from home would hurt productivity.
But, in many cases, the pandemic proved otherwise.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Former Chicago Police Department detective alleges retaliation as whistleblower trial begins

Former Chicago police detective and her lawyer told a Cook County jury Tuesday that she was "made an example of" and given an undesirable assignment after she contradicted officers' story of a gun arrest.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

Swanky All-Day Cafe Ushers In a New Guard of Casual Dining to Beverly Hills

Four blocks east of the Peninsula Beverly Hills and the Waldorf Astoria on Santa Monica Boulevard is newcomer Velverie Cafe and Teahouse.
CaughtOffside
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea could miss out on move for Kounde

The Blues are in desperate need of defenders amid the exits of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen this summer.
Silver Screen and Roll
1 year ago
LA Lakers

LeBron James is officially the first active NBA player to become a billionaire

LeBron James is known for being a one-of-one in NBA history, but he has become a unicorn off the court as well.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

Australian authorities to buy out fisheries citing climate crisis

The federal government will spend $20m to buy out fisheries in Australia's south-east in part because the climate crisis is affecting population numbers of some species, making current fishing levels unsustainable.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

Siblings reveal enduring pain after Scott Johnson's murder in alleged gay hate crime

Family members of Scott Johnson whose body was found at the bottom of a Manly cliff in 1988 have spoken of the horror, terror, tragedy and heartbreak that the past 34 years have brought.
Pats Pulpit
1 year ago
New England Patriots

How much will it cost the Patriots to sign their draft class?

When all was said and done, and the dust had settled on the 2022 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots welcomed 10 new players into the fold.
Pats Pulpit
1 year ago
New England Patriots

Patriots officially sign 8 unrestricted free agents

Nine days after the final round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots have officially signed their rookie free agent class.
Pats Pulpit
2 years ago
New England Patriots

What re-signing Matthew Slater means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots' first move after the official opening of the NFL's legal tampering window involved a familiar face.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Numbers of children in custody set to double by 2024

The Government expects the number of children in custody in England and Wales to more than double by September 2024, according to a new report, while the opening of a new secure school has been delayed by three years.
Harvard Business Review
1 year ago
Business

ET - Research: Flexible Work Can Dampen Motivation

Flexible work is here to stay.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

New City Facility Begins Treating High Lead Levels in Portland Water

Portland's long awaited water treatment facility went online this week, providing the city with one more tool to combat lead levels in water in older homes.
The Local France
2 years ago
France politics

MAP: Where to find the cheapest fuel in France

In common with many countries, France is seeing soaring prices of petrol and diesel as a result of the war in Ukraine - prices at the pump have already reached €2 a litre in many areas and are set to go higher.
The Independent
2 years ago
UK news

Russian convoy advancing on Kyiv 'delayed by staunch resistance'

An armoured Russian convoy of military vehicles advancing on Kyiv has been delayed by "staunch Ukrainian resistance", mechanical breakdown and congestions, the Ministry of Defence has claimed.
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