A version of this article originally appeared in the weekly weather newsletter, the CNN Weather Brief, which is released every Monday. You can sign up here to receive them every week and during significant storms. (CNN)This is exceptionally hot and humid for any time of year. Period. “We don’t change our criteria based on the time of year,” Matt Beitscher, […]
» Read moreHong Kong (CNN Business)Mining in Western Australia, a multi-billion dollar industry which helps power the nation’s economy, is plagued by an “abhorrent and systemic” culture of sexual abuse, according to a parliamentary inquiry published Thursday. After an investigation lasting almost a year, a committee led by state lawmakers detailed widespread sexual harassment, degradation, assault and threats of rape among female […]
» Read moreRising mortgage rates and high prices are weighing on sales of existing homes. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Tuesday reported that home prices in May were up 14.8% year over year to a record average of $407,600. Sales were lower for the fourth straight month, down 3.4% from April’s level and down 8.6% compared to May 2021. Home […]
» Read moreThe European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels Thursday to decide whether to approve the European Commission’s decision last week to grant Ukraine EU candidate status. If some opinions from key EU officials ahead of the summit are any indication, the common ground of the 27-nation bloc is in favor of Ukraine’s candidacy. “This is a decisive moment for the […]
» Read moreMartin Lewis offers advice on NHS prescriptions We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Last year, the Government put forward a proposal to hike the qualifying age […]
» Read moreThursday, the U.S. Government will import approximately 548,000 8-ounce bottle equivalents of Nestlé Alfamino and AlfaminoJunior specialty infant formula from Switzerland to Louisville, Kentucky. The Biden Administration facilitated air shipment of Swiss-made infant formula by sourcing a flight facilitated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Operation Fly Formula. The product will be available primarily through a […]
» Read morevideo Issa on Biden’s push for gas tax holiday: He ‘clearly doesn’t understand economics’ Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., weighs in on the president’s plan to tackle record-high gas prices. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., slammed President Biden's push for a gas tax holiday on "Mornings with Maria" Thursday, saying the move shows he "clearly" doesn't understand economics. REP. DARRELL ISSA: My committee […]
» Read moreMOVIE-lovers could get their hands on a piece of film history this week as TWO Bond cars are set to go under the hammer. A premium Aston Martin used in No Time to Die, and a suped-up Land Rover driven in Spectre, will go on auction this week for a combined £700,000. The Bond-classic Aston Martin appeared with Daniel Craig […]
» Read moreSchneider Electric USA Inc. is recalling about 1.6 million units of Electrical Panels for potential risk of thermal burn and fire hazards, a statement by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) showed. These included about 289,000 units sold in Canada. The company said the load center can overheat to pose thermal burn and fire hazards. It has received one […]
» Read moreAs oil marketing companies (OMCs) stare at huge under-recoveries, India is facing fuel shortage across the country with states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Haryana being the worst hit. The under-recoveries suffered by OMCs are around Rs 20-25 a litre for diesel and Rs 14-18 a litre for petrol, said sources. Government and state-run companies denied reports […]
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