The UK is facing a significant challenge in procuring all the necessary weapons due to a massive increase in the cost of the nuclear deterrent, which has resulted in a record funding gap. According to a report released by a group of MPs, the gap is at least £16.9bn in a rolling, 10-year plan to
Robinhood, the financial services company, recently announced a partnership with Klutch Sport Group, a firm owned by LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul. This collaboration aims to broaden Robinhood’s reach into the sports, entertainment, and media industries. As part of the deal, Paul will join Robinhood’s board as a strategic advisor to identify new partnership opportunities
In a surprising move, Binance, known as the world’s largest exchange, has recently launched a fragrance named ‘Crypto’ as part of a campaign to appeal to women investors, entrepreneurs, and developers. This innovative marketing strategy is aimed at addressing the gender imbalance in the crypto sector and encouraging more women to participate in the industry.
The European Central Bank recently made the decision to lower its annual inflation forecast while keeping interest rates at a stable level. ECB President Christine Lagarde mentioned that the market pricing for a potential rate cut in June appears to be aligning with the policymakers’ outlook. The staff projections for inflation in 2024 have been
Following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior against Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, his accuser has been suspended. This move came after Red Bull GmbH cleared Horner of any misconduct, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the case. The female accuser has been suspended on full pay as a result of the outcome of
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health concern, affecting individuals both with and without HIV. The standard treatment regimens for TB often involve the use of isoniazid, but the drug can sometimes lead to serious adverse effects and tolerability issues. In a recent phase II randomized controlled trial, a novel fixed-dose combination of alpibectir-ethionamide has
The upcoming feature documentary, Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics, sheds light on the detrimental consequences of the world’s addiction to plastic. Produced by Canada’s White Pine Pictures, this 90-minute film delves into the growing threat of microplastics to human health. It has been selected as an official entry in the SXSW Festival 2024
LeBron James’ recent injury setback, which caused him to leave the court and head to the locker room during the game against the Sacramento Kings, highlights the ongoing challenges he faces with his left ankle. Despite his impressive performance of 31 points and 13 assists in 36 minutes, the Lakers still suffered a 130-120 loss.
The cost of cocoa, a key ingredient in chocolate production, has been steadily increasing due to concerns over the supply of cocoa in West Africa. With around three quarters of the world’s cocoa production coming from this region, any disruptions in the supply chain can have significant implications on the overall market. This has driven
A devastating attack by Houthi forces resulted in the loss of three lives aboard the Barbados-flagged, Liberian-owned bulk carrier True Confidence in the Gulf of Aden. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday, involved an anti-ship ballistic missile striking the vessel, causing significant damage and leading to several fatalities and injuries among the multinational crew. Among