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The Intensity of beginning
Culturemail-guardian2h ago

The Intensity of beginning

In this unorthodox piece, a lover of Beyoncé, Busi Mhlongo, Brandy and Miriam Makeba, reads the artistic contributions of Nina Simone and Zoë Modiga through the lens of Frantz Fanon

Merz in Beijing as Europe deepens China outreach
Politicshelsinki-times6h ago

Merz in Beijing as Europe deepens China outreach

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing on 24 February for a two day visit focused on trade, Ukraine and shifting global power balances. He travelled with more than 30 senior executives from Volkswagen, BMW, Siemens and Airbus. The trip marked his first to China since taking office in May 2025 and came amid strain in transatlantic trade relations.

The Italian ambassador to Lithuania meets with the authorities of the city of Visaginas
PoliticsANSA6h ago

The Italian ambassador to Lithuania meets with the authorities of the city of Visaginas

(ANSA) - VILNIUS, 26 FEB - The Italian ambassador to Vilnius, Emanuele de Maigret, met with the mayor of Visaginas, Erlandas Galaguz, in the eastern Lithuanian city to discuss business opportunities for Italian companies in the region, as well as possible areas of collaboration in the fields of energy and culture. Accompanied by the mayor, de Maigret also visited the renovated cultural center in Visaginas, the simulator of the Ignalina nuclear power plant's control room, and the temporary exh...

Pandemic watchdog calls the number of investigations into arts and restaurant bailouts 'underwhelming' and 'embarrassing'
PoliticsBusiness Insider7h ago

Pandemic watchdog calls the number of investigations into arts and restaurant bailouts 'underwhelming' and 'embarrassing'

CSPAN A proposed bill would extend the window to bring charges related to arts and restaurant bailout fraud. A Small Business Administration watchdog said the agency has so few cases it's "embarrassing." Musicians used millions in pandemic relief funds to pay themselves, throw parties, and fly private. A top federal pandemic-aid investigator said the number of investigations into $43 billion in emergency grants to restaurants and entertainment businesses has been "embarrassing" and "underwh...

Danish Industry Warns Against Mette Frederiksen's Proposed Wealth Tax
Businessberlingske8h ago

Danish Industry Warns Against Mette Frederiksen's Proposed Wealth Tax

Dansk Industri (Confederation of Danish Industry) has released calculations suggesting that Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's proposed wealth tax could eliminate 850,000 jobs and cost 16 billion DKK annually. The Social Democrats reject these claims, arguing the tax would benefit businesses.

EPL GW-28 Best FPL Differentials
SportYahoo9h ago

EPL GW-28 Best FPL Differentials

As we approach the business end of the season, identifying the right low-ownership gems can be the difference between a massive green arrow and a stagnant rank. With several heavy hitters facing tough matchups, savvy managers are looking toward undervalued players to climb the leaderboards. In this article, we break down the best differentials for […]

Plan to pedestrianise London’s Oxford Street given official go-ahead
EnvironmentThe Guardian11h ago

Plan to pedestrianise London’s Oxford Street given official go-ahead

Sadiq Khan promises to create ‘world-leading urban space’, with remaining traffic removed this summer Plans to pedestrianise London’s Oxford Street have been given the official go-ahead, with the mayor, Sadiq Khan, promising to create a “world-leading urban space”. The remaining traffic – buses and taxis but also bikes, e-scooters and pedicabs – should be removed this summer, after a second public consultation on reshaping a central stretch of the capital’s famous shopping street. Continue r...

AI Scare Trade Shatters Two Investing Myths
Technologyadvisor-perspectives11h ago

AI Scare Trade Shatters Two Investing Myths

As investors digest the potential impact of artificial intelligence and debate whether this new technology will help or destroy existing businesses, a sharp divergence is occurring in global equities.

Merz leaves China with ‘bargaining chips’ for looming Trump trade battle
PoliticsSCMP11h ago

Merz leaves China with ‘bargaining chips’ for looming Trump trade battle

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has concluded his first visit to China, hailing the “good cooperation” with Beijing as Berlin seeks to rebalance ties with its largest trading partner amid the unpredictability of the Trump administration. Merz characterised the visit as “worthwhile”, noting that China would buy up to 120 additional aircraft from Airbus SE. The company operates two assembly lines in the northern port city of Tianjin that primarily produce A320 jets for Chinese carriers. In his...

‘No light, no bill’ protest  begins in Niger
Politicspunch-ng2h ago

‘No light, no bill’ protest begins in Niger

Niger State civil society organisations, in conjunction with their affiliates within and outside the state, have mobilised residents of the state to protest against what it called the incessant failure to supply electricity at an affordable cost to the residents and businesses in the state. The organisers of the protest march billed for March 3, Read More: https://punchng.com/no-light-no-bill-protest-begins-in-niger/

They were about to shut down their business. Then a raw TikTok changed everything.
BusinessBusiness Insider3h ago

They were about to shut down their business. Then a raw TikTok changed everything.

Brittany Nemandoust, the founder of Chocbox, and her husband, Kevin. Ethan Noah Roy for BI Brittany Nemandoust started Chocbox, a chocolate kit company, when the pandemic put her out of work. Sales fluctuated, and she nearly shut down the business, but a viral TikTok changed everything. She capitalized on the viral moment and implemented strategies to build a lasting business. For years, Brittany Nemandoust struggled to keep her small business afloat. Chocbox, her DIY chocolate-making kit c...

China cannot replace US, Carney’s Conservative rival warns
PoliticsbloombergSCMP4h ago2 sources

China cannot replace US, Carney’s Conservative rival warns

Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said China cannot serve as a substitute for the US, rebuking Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent outreach to the Asian superpower amid strained ties with the Trump administration. In a speech to business leaders on Thursday, Poilievre outlined his vision for the country’s relationship with the US and how his party would approach the trade war differently from the Carney government. “Canada’s prosperity and security are inseparable from a stable...

Jim Cramer's Stock Picks and Market Commentary
FinanceYahoo11h ago

Jim Cramer's Stock Picks and Market Commentary

Financial commentator Jim Cramer offers his opinions and recommendations on various stocks including Chevron, Texas Instruments, EZCORP, Super Micro, Huntington Ingalls, Vertiv, Robinhood, BWX Technologies, SoFi, CrowdStrike, Blue Owl Capital, Snowflake, Cadence Design, Take-Two Interactive, GE Vernova, Salesforce, Charles Schwab, Gartner, and Eli Lilly.

Carney's India trip is all business: An inside look at what the PM has planned
Politicscbc11h ago

Carney's India trip is all business: An inside look at what the PM has planned

<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/775da28a-65c8-4f5e-81bb-13603c3eeede,1772068584229/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C1920%2C1080%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='a man in a suit' width='620' height='349' title='Prime Minister Mark Carney has signalled a dramatic change in Canada&apos;s thinking on India and national security, suggesting violence tied to the Indian government has come to end, something some Sikh Canadian activists reject. '/><p></p>

Singapore jails Malaysian who posed as policeman and raped domestic helper
PoliticsSCMP2h ago

Singapore jails Malaysian who posed as policeman and raped domestic helper

A man who raped a foreign domestic worker in the bushes near a Singapore railway station after pretending to be a police officer was sentenced to 12 years’ jail and 12 strokes of the cane on Thursday. Sharveen Chetty, a 48-year-old Malaysian, had pleaded guilty to one count of rape on the second day of his trial. A second rape charge and a charge of impersonating a police officer were taken into consideration. In sentencing, Justice Dedar Singh Gill said Chetty was aware that the victim was a...

EPL GW-28 Top FPL Captain Picks
SportYahoo4h ago

EPL GW-28 Top FPL Captain Picks

Deciding on the best player to wear the captain’s armband in Gameweek 28 can be challenging, especially with a busy set of fixtures and several in-form attackers. Below are some realistic captaincy options to consider if you already own them or plan to bring them in ahead of the Gameweek 28 deadline. Erling Haaland (£14.8m, […]

Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
Technologyle-figaroel-mundodigi24+6la-vanguardiahindustan-timesndtvDaily Sabahvanguard-ngnaharnet7h ago9 sources

Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms

Instagram will begin notifying parents when their teenage children repeatedly search for content related to suicide or self-harm, platform owner Meta announced Thursday, as the company faces mounting legal pressure over its handling of young users. The post Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms appeared first on Vanguard News.

Economy Shows Signs of Stability Amidst Fiscal and External Pressures
Financeexpress-tribune7h ago

Economy Shows Signs of Stability Amidst Fiscal and External Pressures

Macroeconomic indicators have improved in the second quarter, suggesting economic stability, though the country continues to face fiscal and external challenges. Big firms are urging the IMF for policy certainty, as the mission chief emphasizes phased growth while businesses highlight concerns over taxes, energy costs, and export slowdowns.

Caracas Shows Signs of Revival Amidst Misrule
PoliticsNYT9h ago

Caracas Shows Signs of Revival Amidst Misrule

Despite years of misrule, Venezuela's capital, Caracas, is experiencing a resurgence with new restaurants and bustling nightclubs, and an unusual sense of safety on the streets, hinting at a potential revival.

Jaxon Boschee scores 23 in loss to Elk River
SportYahoo10h ago

Jaxon Boschee scores 23 in loss to Elk River

Feb. 26—ELK RIVER — A great night from Bemidji High School boys basketball senior Jaxon Boschee wasn't enough to defeat Elk River Wednesday night. The Elks took care of business against the Lumberjacks, winning 75-66. Boschee scored 23 points, including three 3-pointers. Jeron Huseby finished behind him with 12 points. Elk River's shooters were spread out, having four players score 14 points ...

No casualties reported as fire breaks out at factory in Karachi’s SITE
WorldDawn10h ago

No casualties reported as fire breaks out at factory in Karachi’s SITE

KARACHI: A huge fire erupted at a factory in SITE on Thursday evening, prompting authorities to call fire tenders across the metropolis. However, no casualties were reported. Rescue 1122 Spokesperson Hassaanul Haseeb Khan told Dawn that information about a fire at a textile industry near Nauras Chowrangi was received around 6:15pm. He said 10 fire tenders of Rescue 1122, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s (KMC) fire brigade and two snorkels were busy controlling the blaze. “Fire tenders h...

AI's 'Hidden Gap' in Business Performance
Technologynewsbeast10h ago

AI's 'Hidden Gap' in Business Performance

A new Deloitte AI Institute report highlights that while businesses have access to AI tools, there's a significant gap between access and achieving actual, systematic performance improvements.

World’s Top Money Managers Favor Emerging Markets, Citi Says
Financeadvisor-perspectives11h ago

World’s Top Money Managers Favor Emerging Markets, Citi Says

Global asset managers who collectively oversee more than $20 trillion of assets have grown more bullish across emerging-market equities, currencies, domestic bonds and credit, potentially offering fresh momentum to the sector’s record-busting rally.