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EU To Add Sberbank, Russian Metals Baron To Sanctions List
The EU is set to add Russia's top lender Sberbank and the head of giant zinc and copper firm UMMC to its list of individuals and companies banned for supporting Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, according to draft documents seen by Reuters. The 48 individuals and nine entities to be added to the sanctions list, prepared by the EU foreign affairs service, also include a motorcycle club, actors, politicians and family members of previously sanctioned businesspeople.
3-Year-Old Killed After Teen Places Pillow On Her To Keep Her Quiet
KEY POINTS The teenager was entrusted with the task of taking care of the toddler The mother was working in the adjoining room during the incident The 3-year-old was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead Altamonte Springs, Florida -- A teenager in Florida was arrested for placing a pillow on her 3-year-old sister to keep her quiet while their mother was on a work call. Cops found the child unresponsive at an extended stay hotel in Altamonte Springs.
'The Munster' To Arrive On Netflix Alongside 'Wednesday,' Director Rob Zombie Reveals
"The Munsters" is coming to Netflix. Rob Zombie has announced that the movie is set to land on the streaming platform alongside "Wednesday." The 57-year-old director also shared his excitement about releasing the film during fall, hinting that it might come out around Halloween. Zombie took to Instagram Monday to share a series of images showing the characters of "The Munsters" and some promotional magazine pages from 1964.
Lockheed Lowers 2022 Revenue Outlook On Charges, F-35 Headwinds
U.S. weapons maker Lockheed Martin Corp lowered its 2022 revenue and earnings per share targets on Tuesday after F-35 fighter jet sales fell amid pandemic-related headwinds and as losses at its venture arm and other one-time charges piled up. Quarterly sales at Lockheed's largest unit, Aeronautics, which makes the F-35, fell 12% to $5.8 billion.
GOT7’s BamBam Returns To Twitter, Reacts To Jay B’s Comment On His Fishing Skills
GOT7's Bambam has ended his Twitter hiatus and marked his return by poking fun at Jay B's recent tweets. Bambam, who announced he is taking a break from Twitter earlier this month for his mental health, returned to the micro-blogging platform Monday with a short clip of his cats dancing to Lankybox’s “The Chicken Wing Song.” He also posted a selfie while lounging with his two pets.
4-Year-Old Child Dies Of COVID-19 Pneumonia On Same Day Of Testing Positive For Virus
KEY POINTS The girl was previously healthy, and did not have any comorbidities She developed symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection and fever Friday On Sunday, her antigen rapid test came back positive A 4-year-old girl with no past medical history died of COVID-19 in Singapore on Sunday, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said Tuesday. The child's death is the second casualty under 12 in the country.
Europe Heat Sparks Harmful Ozone Pollution, 'Extreme' Fire Risk
Europe's searing heatwave is generating very high levels of harmful ozone pollution, the region's atmospheric monitoring service warned Tuesday, adding that large areas of western Europe also face "extreme" danger of wildfires. Record temperatures, which scientists say are driven by climate change, are predicted in France and Britain Tuesday as suffocating heat that has gripped southwest Europe and sparked ferocious wildfires moves northwards.
New Vatican Policy Orders Foreign Investment Accounts Closed
The Vatican on Tuesday issued an overarching investments policy to ensure they are ethical, green, low-risk, and avoid weapons industries or health sectors involved in abortion, contraception or embryonic stem cells. The guidelines order Vatican departments to close their investment accounts or stock holdings in foreign banks, including in Italy, and transfer them to the Vatican Bank, to be overseen by a department called the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See (APSA).
Myanmar Marks 75th Anniversary Of Death Of Independence Hero
The 75th anniversary of the assassination of Myanmar's independence hero and father of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was a muted affair Tuesday, with soldiers patrolling Yangon's streets and anti-junta demonstrators staging small protests in other parts of the country. Known affectionately as "Bogyoke" (General), Aung San led Myanmar's battle for independence from Britain but was gunned down in July 1947, just months before his dream was finally realised.
Nick Jonas Celebrates Priyanka Chopra’s 40th Birthday With PDA-Filled Photos: 'I Love You'
Nick Jonas shared a series of photo featuring his wife, actress Priyanka Chopra celebrating her 40th birthday. The 29-year-old singer took to Instagram on Monday to share four photos. In the first photo, the couple can be seen sharing a kiss on the beach. While Jonas was wearing all black outfit, Chopra donned a beautiful yellow dress. In the next photo, Chopra can be seen holding a card in her hand, seemingly at a lavish dine in area.
Israel Finance Minister Seeks Transfer Of Russian Funds To Immigrants
Israeli Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman is looking for ways to enable Russian immigrants to access their bank accounts in Russia and transfer money to Israel, a senior ministry source said on Tuesday. Sanctions imposed by Western governments on Moscow over the Ukraine conflict have made it difficult for Russians living abroad, such as the ex-Soviet immigrants who tend to favour Lieberman's political party, to obtain funds.
49ers Linebacker Feels Confident Trey Lance Can Handle Starting QB Post
KEY POINTS Fred Warner is confident that Trey Lance is ready to be the starting quarterback of the 49ers Head coach Kyle Shanahan still has the final say to herald Lance as the main play-caller Jimmy Garoppolo is expected to move to a new NFL team at some point next season Heading into the 2022-23 NFL season, there remains no clarity on who will be the official starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers. Trey Lance has been often mentioned as the one likely to start.
Nigeria State Suspends Chief After Bandit Is Made A Royal
Authorities in northwest Nigeria's Zamfara state have suspended a traditional chief after he conferred a royal title on a notorious gang leader wanted for deadly raids and kidnappings. Parts of Nigeria's northwest and central regions have been hit by heavily armed criminal gangs known as bandits, who loot villages and abduct and kill residents. The central government has declared bandit militias to be terrorists but the gangs continue to defy the security forces with attacks and kidnappings.
Investor Pessimism Worst Since 2008 Crisis - BofA
Expectations of global growth and corporate profits have plunged to a record low, according to a monthly BofA fund manager survey with cash levels rising to their highest in more than two decades as investors cut their exposure to risky assets. Conducted from July 8-15 among nearly 300 investors overseeing $800 billion in assets under management, the survey revealed a "dire level of investor pessimism" surpassing the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic and the global financial crisis in 2008.
Bride Killed By Stray Bullet At Own Wedding Party After Celebratory Gunfire By Guest
KEY POINTS The incident happened during a wedding in Iran on July 12 The bullet struck the bride and two other guests The bride went into a coma and succumbed to injuries while the two guests survived A young bride in Iran tragically died after she was hit by a stray bullet when a guest fired a celebratory gunshot during the wedding celebration, reports said.
Boeing Wins $8bn Order In Latest Boost For MAX Jets
US planemaker Boeing won a fresh boost Tuesday for its crisis-hit MAX aircraft, as investment fund 777 Partners ordered up to 66 of the passenger aircraft worth a combined $8 billion. The announcement, on the second day of Farnborough airshow, comprises a firm order for 30 medium-haul single-aisle 737 MAX-8-200s plus options to purchase up to 36 more from the same family. The Miami-based fund operates Flair Airlines in Canada and Bonza Aviation in Australia.
Jennifer Lopez Husbands' Net Worths Revealed: Who Is The Richest?
KEY POINTS Lopez has officially become Mrs. Afleck after three failed marriages Lopez and Affleck met in 2001 while shooting the film “Gigli" The couple rekindled their romance last year after 17 years of being apart After her secret marriage with Ben Affleck this weekend, many people have become curious who among the husbands of singer-actress Jennifer Lopez is the richest. Here’s the answer to that and more about Lopez's previous relationships. Lopez, 52, has officially become Mrs.
S.Korea Willing To Back U.S. Plan To Cap Russian Oil Price
South Korea on Tuesday said it was willing to support U-S. led plans to impose a price cap on Russia oil, agreeing with Washington's initiatives to limit revenue to Moscow while mitigating global inflation. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and South Korean Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho also agreed that they could inject liquidity into currency markets if necessary, without elaborating, Korea's finance ministry said in a statement after a bilateral meeting between the two leaders.
Albania, North Macedonia Finally Start EU Membership Talks
Albania and North Macedonia began membership talks with the European Union on Tuesday, overcoming a series of obstacles thrown up by EU governments despite an original promise to begin negotiations in mid-2018. The start of formal negotiations to allow the two Balkan countries to eventually join the world's largest trading bloc are a breakthrough but have revealed the EU's lack of appetite for further enlargement, particularly in northern Europe.
Air Pollution Surges As Heatwave Sweeps Across Europe
Air pollution is spiking across Britain, France, and southern Europe amid record-breaking temperatures and scorching wildfires. Scientists with the EU Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) warned on Tuesday of unhealthy levels of ozone pollution across southern and western Europe which could soon affect northwestern regions. The World Health Organization has set an eight-hour surface-level ozone exposure limit of 100 micrograms per cubic meter.
California Funeral Home Throws Remains Of Stillborn Baby Girl In Trash; Body Still Missing
Lodi, California -- A California couple is desperately hoping to find out where their daughter's remains are after a funeral home threw the stillborn baby's body in the trash. The remains of Amiliana-Rose Navarro Romero were kept at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in Lodi following her stillbirth in June, KCRA 3 reported. However, the baby's parents, Mari Jo Planas and Everardo Munoz, said their daughter's remains are currently missing.
Watch: Robber Epically Fails To Break Jewelry Case, Gets Chased By Store Clerk
KEY POINTS A man repeatedly struck one of the cases of a Wisconsin Kay Jewelers with a brick He was unsuccessful with breaking the case and got chased out by an employee Police are now looking for the man and urging anyone with information to call authorities Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin -- A man attempted to break a local jewelry store's case before he got chased out by an employee, footage released by police showed.
Man Points Gun At Women Who Didn't Thank Him For Holding Door Open: Cops
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KEY POINTS Joshua Murray pulled a pistol on two women customers at a store The suspect then fled the scene but was arrested later He was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit Hamden, Connecticut -- A Connecticut man has been arrested for pulling a gun on two female customers at a departmental store. He was reportedly upset with the women because they didn't thank him for holding the door open for them.
By Shreyashi Chakraborty Verified, Iran Hosts Putin
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International Business Times (U.S.)
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Loneliness Before Age 12 Linked To Stress, Alcohol Problems In Young Adulthood: Study
KEY POINTS "Stress mediates the indirect link between being lonely and impaired control": study Interventions could help "disrupt" the pathways leading to alcohol use, researchers say They expressed concerns for kids growing up in social isolation due to the pandemic How does loneliness during childhood affect people as they grow up? Being lonely before 12 years of age is linked to stress and alcohol problems in young adulthood, researchers found.
Chelsea Handler Announces Split With Jo Koy Before First Anniversary
Chelsea Handler announced that she and her boyfriend, stand-up comedian Jo Koy are taking a break from their relationship ahead of their first anniversary. The two were first spotted together in August 2021 at a Los Angeles Dodgers game. The comedian and talk show host took to Instagram on Monday to share a video that the couple recorded in anticipation of celebrating their first anniversary together.
Tristan Thompson Spotted With Mystery Brunette As Khloe Kardashian Awaits Arrival Of Their Baby [Video]
KEY POINTS Tristan Thompson had been attending parties over Europe, the U.K. since last week Khloe Kardashian is in Los Angeles, awaiting the arrival of their second child Thompson and Kardashian share 4-year-old daughter True Thompson Tristan Thompson has been spotted hanging out with a mystery woman in Greece ahead of the birth of his second child with Khloe Kardashian. Photos of the Chicago Bulls star player with the woman made the rounds on social media on Monday.
European Stocks Steady Amid Apple Report Concerns
Europe's main stock markets steadied and the euro rallied against the dollar Tuesday as traders looked ahead to a key European Central Bank meeting later this week. Asian equity indices closed mixed after an overnight sell-off on Wall Street fuelled by fresh recession worries.
Iran Hosts Putin, Erdogan For Talks Overshadowed By Ukraine War
Iran's president will host his Russian and Turkish counterparts on Tuesday for talks on the Syrian war in a three-way summit overshadowed by fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The summit is the first hosted by Iran's ultra-conservative President Ebrahim Raisi since he took office last year, and the second trip abroad by Russia's Vladimir Putin since he ordered the invasion of Ukraine in February.
'From The Coast To The Himalayas': China Tests Its New Rocket Launcher System In High Altitude
KEY POINTS Analysts said the PCL191 could be deployed anywhere from the coast to the Himalayas The missile has a 500-km range and can hit any Indian military base along the LAC The test comes as India and China held another commander-level round of talks Amid border skirmishes with India, China has reportedly tested the precision strike capability of its new rocket launch system in high altitudes.
Family Of Russian Soldier Demanding Pay Has Looted Ukrainian Refrigerator At Home [Video]
KEY POINTS The foster family of a dead Russian soldier had what was believed to be a looted Ukrainian refrigerator at their home As they were foster parents of the soldier, they only received money for their deceased son's coffin and gravestone Families of Russian National Guard members who died in Ukraine were entitled to 5 million rubles ($81,500) as compensation The family of a dead Russian soldier who asked for compensation for their loss had what appeared to be a looted Ukrainian...
How 'Batgirl' Is Going To Be Connected With Different Multiverses
KEY POINTS Marvel Cinematic Universe has reached Phase 4 DC Universe is yet to introduce the Multiverse concept in their movies Directors Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi claim the concept was not explained to them The movie's release date hasn't been finalized yet "Batgirl" directors Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi revealed that the title character is going to be connected with different DC Multiverses including Snyderverse and Burtonverse.
France To Launch Buy-out Of Power Giant EDF
The French government on Tuesday outlined its plans to take full control of EDF, the highly indebted power utility that is to spearhead efforts to relaunch the country's nuclear industry. The offer to minority shareholders will be priced at 12 euros per share, meaning the operation to fully nationalise the group will cost 9.7 billion euros ($9.9 billion), the finance ministry said.
Analysis-Banks' Snubbing Of Junk-rated Loan Funds Worsens Financing Logjam
A decision by banks to change how they invest spare capital is limiting their ability to extend loans to companies with weak balance sheets during the financial market downturn, fund managers and investors said. Banks offer junk-rated loans to companies with limited cash flow when they are confident they can sell them to investors as a way to recycle capital.
Here's Why Ben Affleck's Daughter Stayed With Jennifer Garner During Wedding With JLo
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KEY POINTS Ben Affleck's 16-year-old daughter was reportedly absent during her father's wedding to Jennifer Lopez A well-placed Hollywood source told Page Six that Violet stayed home because of her "extreme loyalty" to Jennifer Garner The newlyweds tied the knot during a surprise wedding in Las Vegas over the weekend Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finally tied the knot in a surprise wedding in Las Vegas Saturday night, but the 49-year-old Academy Award winner’s daughter was reported missing...
By Ingrid Isabel Mendoza Verified, Iran Hosts Putin
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International Business Times (U.S.)
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Unusual Radio Wave From Far-Off Galaxy Detected; Researchers Say It's 'Like A Heartbeat'
KEY POINTS The signal may be coming from an unknown source millions of light years away The newly discovered signal lasts much longer than usual It has been detected by the CHIME telescope Fast radio waves usually last a few milliseconds. However, a team of astronomers has now detected radio burst that last for up to three seconds.
U.S. Prosecutors To Open Criminal Case Against Trump Ex-adviser Bannon
U.S. prosecutors on Tuesday are due to begin making their case that Steve Bannon, a former adviser to former President Donald Trump, broke the law by defying a subpoena from the congressional probe of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by supporters of the former president. Bannon, 68, is facing two misdemeanor counts of contempt of Congress after he declined last year to provide testimony or documents to the Democratic-led House of Representatives select committee.
Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck Planning Lavish Celebration For Friends After Wedding: Report
KEY POINTS Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are planning a multi-day celebration in Georgia for their friends and family, a report says The newlyweds' lavish party could double as Lopez's birthday celebration Casey Affleck, Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel have reportedly been invited Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck want to celebrate with their loved ones after tying the knot in an intimate ceremony in Las Vegas over the weekend, according to a report.
Explainer-What Is The 'S' In ESG Investing?
The "S" in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing moved into the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic as companies faced concerns about employee wellbeing and bold calls for action on social inequality. Yet more than half of global institutional investors surveyed by French bank BNP Paribas https://securities.cib.bnpparibas/esg-global-survey-2021 last year said social issues were the most difficult to assess and integrate into their investment analysis.
Months Later, U.S. Senate Tries Again For Computer Chip Bill To Compete With China
Over a year after passing its first version of a bill boosting semiconductor competition with China, the U.S. Senate was due to begin voting on Tuesday on a slimmed-down version of legislation to provide more than $50 billion in subsidies for the computer chip industry. The Senate's Democratic majority leader, Chuck Schumer, announced that the first procedural vote would take place on Tuesday, calling U.S. semiconductor manufacturing a matter of national security as well as a source of jobs.
Race To Replace UK's Boris Johnson Heats Up As End In Sight
The race to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson heated up on Tuesday, with four contenders offering more policies to try to climb to the top two in a divisive leadership contest that is splitting the governing Conservative Party. Since Johnson said he would resign earlier this month after his scandal-ridden administration lost the support of many Conservatives, the remaining candidates have turned their fire on frontrunner, former finance minister Rishi Sunak.
'Danmachi' Season 4, Episode 1 Live Stream Details, Spoilers, Release Date
KEY POINTS "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?" Season 4, Episode 1 is releasing Thursday The episode will stream on Hidive The series is based on the original work by Fujino Ōmori and Suzuhito Yasuda The young aspiring adventurer, Bell Cranel, is ready to explore the depths of the Dungeon with his comrades in "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?" Season 4, Episode 1. The series is also called "Danmachi." The new season will explore the Labyrinth Arc.
Kansas To Vote On Abortion Rights In First Statewide Test After Roe's Demise
A fight over abortion access in Middle America is roiling the hills and plains of Kansas, where voters will decide whether the state's constitution should go on protecting the right to terminate a pregnancy. The Aug. 2 vote is the first statewide electoral test of abortion rights since June 24 when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
Twitter, Musk Square Off In Court Over Bid For Fast-track Trial
Twitter Inc's showdown with Elon Musk over his $44 billion takeover faces its first test on Tuesday, when a judge will weigh the company's bid for a fast-tracked trial which it says it needs to ensure deal financing doesn't come unraveled. The San Francisco-based company is seeking to resolve months of uncertainty for its business as Musk tries to walk away from the deal over what he says are Twitter's "spam" accounts that he says are fundamental to its value.
Kai Havertz On $56M Star’s Immediate Impact: He’s 'Definitely Going To Help Us'
KEY POINTS Kai Havertz joined Chelsea in 2020 Chelsea signed Raheem Sterling this summer for $56 million Chelsea also loaned Lukaku off to Inter Milan this summer Chelsea striker Kai Havertz has heaped praises on new teammate Raheem Sterling, saying the Englishman is "definitely going to help us." Sterling, who was Thomas Tuchel’s top priority going into the 2022 summer window, moved from Manchester City to Chelsea on a five-year contract with an option to further extend by another 12 months.
Record Temperatures Scorch Europe, As Wildfires Rage Across South
Britain was forecast to see temperatures hit 40C (104F) for the first time on Tuesday after logging its warmest night on record, while wildfires raged across parched countryside in France, Spain and elsewhere. As a heatwave that settled over southern Europe last week edged northwards, southern and western Germany and Belgium were also braced for potentially record-breaking temperatures, with many scientists pointing the finger of blame at climate change.
More Cunning Than The 'Old Fox': Sri Lanka's Presumptive President
Acting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is favourite to take the country's reins long term on Wednesday, as parliament votes to appoint a full successor to Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Wickremesinghe, a six-time former prime minister, has the backing of Rajapaksa's Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), the largest bloc in the 225-member legislature.
‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Chapter 192 Spoilers, Release Date: Becoming A Curse
KEY POINTS "Jujutsu Kaisen" Chapter 192 is postponed to July 31 The manga is based on Gege Akutami’s original work The chapter will be available on Manga Plus and Viz’s Shonen Jump Naoya surprises Maki and Noritoshi when he appears inside the Culling Game. The confrontation between Naoya and Maki is about to begin. "Jujutsu Kaisen" 192 is delayed and will now release on July 31. The new chapter is expected to focus on how Naoya became a curse.
Meghan Markle Shows 'Dominance' Over Prince Harry With 'Double Claw' During NYC Outing, Expert Claims
KEY POINTS Body language expert Jesus Enrique Rosas analyzed Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's interactions at the U.N. Assembly Monday He claimed that Markle grabbed her husband's hand in a "controlling gesture" at one point The expert also suggested that Markle has a hand gesture to signal to Prince Harry to stop whatever he's doing Meghan Markle allegedly showed her dominance over Prince Harry during the couple's most recent outing, a body language expert has claimed.
Red Hat Revives IBM, For How Long?
Red Hat is the new soul of IBM. It has helped the old tech giant get a new life and grow again. After the market closed on Monday afternoon, Big Blue reported second-quarter earnings of $2.31 per share, which beat analyst estimates of $2.27 per share. Revenues came at $15.5 billion, up 16 percent at constant currency.
10 Worst US States To Live In 2022: Texas Is Second
KEY POINTS Arizona, Texas and Oklahoma are the three worst U.S. states to live in based on factors, like crime rates and health care, among others The remaining states in the bottom 10 are South Carolina, Missouri, Louisiana, New Mexico, Indiana, Tennessee and Nevada The best states to live in are Vermont, Maine, Hawaii, North Dakota, Minnesota, Washington, Nebraska, Oregon, New Jersey and Iowa Arizona is the worst state to live in, according to a study that focused on quality-of-life factors...
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