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Conservative election gambling inquiry: Welsh minister says rule-breaking ‘completely unacceptable’Sign up to our Westminster Viewpoint emails to get expert analysis delivered straight to your inbox.Get a free email of The View from WestminsterThe Metropolitan police have announced that the number of officers under investigation for their involvement in betting on the timing of the general election has risen to at least seven. The Gambling Commission is continuing to consider whether there are any further gambling offences within the scope of its joint investigation with the Metropolitan police, which is split into a number of parallel investigations.The committee’s head said he…
In the latest move to destroy evidence in Donald Trump’s classified documents case, the former president’s lawyers argued Tuesday that the 2022 search of Mar-a-Lago was “overly broad” and violated Trump’s rights when FBI agents raided the rooms of Trump’s son Barron and his wife Melania.”It is our contention that agents searched a room where they did not have probable cause to do so… and that has a bearing on the question of whether the search was impermissibly broad under the Fourth Amendment,” attorney Emil Bove said at Tuesday’s hearing. “They searched the room where the president’s son kept his…
BANGKOK (AP) — Stocks fell in most global markets on Thursday as a key U.S. inflation reading due Friday could provide a glimpse into the future of interest rates. Hong Kong led the decline, dropping more than 2%. U.S. futures also fell, but oil prices rebounded. In early European trading, Paris’ CAC 40 index was down 0.2% to 7,593.97, while London’s FTSE 100 index was down 0.1% to 8,215.80. Germany’s DAX index was the only outlier, rising less than 0.1% to 18,162.74. Futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both fell 0.2%. The biggest focus for markets…
Supported by a forward-thinking government and vibrant startup culture, Estonia is recognized globally for its advancements in technology and digital governance. The country’s commitment to digital transformation is evident in initiatives such as e-Residency, which allows entrepreneurs from all over the world to set up and manage their EU-based businesses online. The capital, Tallinn, serves as a vibrant hub for tech start-ups, offering a supportive environment with access to skilled talent, favorable regulations and robust infrastructure. From fintech to cybersecurity and more, Estonia continues to foster a dynamic ecosystem where creativity thrives, making it a pioneering hub for tech innovation…
On Thursday night, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. While the event is sure to garner media attention and public interest, it is important to temper expectations about its impact. Presidential debates play a role in our democratic discourse, but their impact on election outcomes is often overstated.Never in American history has a presidential debate significantly altered the trajectory or outcome of an election. Consider recent election cycles: In 2016, Trump won despite a controversial debate performance; in 2012, Barack Obama’s lackluster first debate with…
David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images Homeowners are getting historically low mortgage rates while new buyers are getting higher rates, a gap that Bank of America doesn’t expect to close much over the next few years. new york CNN — Help for first-time home buyers frustrated by high mortgage rates and ever-increasing home prices may not be coming soon. Economists at Bank of America warned this week that the U.S. housing market is “in a tailspin that is not likely to resolve with any certainty until 2026 or beyond.” The bank said home prices will remain high and likely rise, the housing…
Investment firm The Carlyle Group plans to invest heavily in Egypt’s oil and gas industry to boost domestic production and position the country as an energy hub in the Mediterranean.Carlyle executives were in Egypt this week to meet with Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El Molla, to discuss the company’s plans for Egypt and the Mediterranean region, following the company’s announcement last week of asset acquisitions in the region. Carlyle announced a week ago that it had agreed to acquire a portfolio of gas-focused exploration and production (E&P) assets in Italy, Egypt and Croatia from Energian, a…
Amazon will integrate its Amazon Clinic-branded telehealth business into One Medical’s physician-led medical services. … [+] The company is expanding its clinic and virtual care businesses to simplify the delivery of primary care to customers and patients. Pictured here is an Amazon-owned One Medical Preston Place location. (Photo by LaTanya Simmons)LaTanya Simmons Amazon is merging its Amazon Clinic-branded telehealth business into its physician-staffed One Medical Clinic and virtual care businesses to simplify the delivery of primary care to customers and patients. Amazon launched Amazon Clinic a year and a half ago as a “pay-per-visit” telehealth service available on Amazon.com and…
1. If you love presidential debates, today is Christmas Day. The highly anticipated first debate between Donald Trump and President Joe Biden will air on CNN tonight at 8 p.m. The 90-minute debate will have two commercial breaks, and due to rules agreed to by both candidates, there will be no live audience in the debate hall and each candidate’s microphone will be muted when it is not their turn to speak. 2. Ready! Fireworks begin! The fireworks tents will be open today. Like Starbucks, there seems to be one, sometimes two, on every corner. In preparation for the fireworks,…
Amber Hickman | June 27, 2024 A new report from Microsoft has found that 40% of UK IT decision makers (ITDMs) feel their companies are falling behind due to insufficient investment in new technologies. Reports, The AI ​​+ Talent EquationThe study also found that 89% of workers who use artificial intelligence every day would use it more if they had the right tools. According to Microsoft, this shows that investing in technology is essential not only to stay competitive, but also to meet the growing needs of employees. Additionally, the survey revealed that…