Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wants a ‘strong reaction’ from the U.S. government if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not sit down with him for a bilateral meeting. This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to broker a peace agreement between the two countries that have been at war since Moscow’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, although ...
The Trump administration scored a major victory in the Supreme Court Thursday as the justices, in a 5-4 order, cleared his administration to slash more than $783 million in National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants tied to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, LGBTQ issues and other hot-button topics. The unsigned majority order said NIH ‘may proceed with terminating existing ...
The Pentagon has created a new medal for service members who’ve deployed to the southern border to assist federal law enforcement with President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration. The Pentagon unveiled plans for a Mexican Border Defense Medal for U.S. troops serving with Joint Task Force Southern Border, according to a new memo the Pentagon released Aug.13 that was ...
It was always much more than just a precious metal. It’s a secure haven in turbulent times, a trade instrument, and also an emblem of prosperity. A favorite among institutional investors, portfolio managers as well as retail investors is gold futures. They let you benefit from price fluctuations and protect against the effects of inflation. Before you begin, it is ...
A judge on Thursday found that Alina Habba was unlawfully serving in the role of acting U.S. attorney of New Jersey after President Donald Trump sidestepped typical processes to keep her in charge. Judge Matthew Brann said Habba has not been the rightful temporary U.S. attorney for New Jersey since July 1, a ruling that follows two criminal defendants in ...
The London Underground is braced for a week of chaos next month as thousands of staff walk out in a fresh dispute over pay and working conditions. The RMT union confirmed that a series of rolling strikes will begin on September 5, involving signallers, engineers and service control staff across multiple Tube lines. Drivers are not included in the action, ...
Dan Greenberg “Reputational harm is real harm,” Elena Kagan said during her Supreme Court confirmation hearing. “And the legal system should not pretend that it is not.” Kagan was responding to a series of questions from Senator Amy Klobuchar, who had asked her to elaborate on her views about New York Times v. Sullivan, the 1964 Supreme Court opinion that famously ...
Jules White has never been one to follow the traditional sales rulebook. Internationally recognised for her bold “Live it, Love it, Sell it” methodology, she champions authentic, human-centred strategies over pushy tactics. This is a philosophy that has not only earned her clients worldwide, but also the respect of peers who call her the “Dragon Slayer” for her entrepreneurial courage. ...
The way most industry leaders think about international ecommerce has radically changed over the last few years, primarily because of the emergence and widespread availability of AI tools. However, automation isn’t the only technology shaping the industry. Various other technologies are impacting consumer behavior and the quality of the shopping experience that online businesses can offer. A DHL study revealed ...
Liberty Speciality Steel has collapsed into administration after a winding-up petition in the High Court, placing one of the UK’s most strategically important steelmaking businesses under government control. The South Yorkshire-based company, which employs around 1,450 people, will now be managed by special officials appointed by the Government’s Official Receiver. Liberty Speciality Steel supplies high-grade steel products to critical sectors ...