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Appetite for Change
Once upon a time an astute cement tycoon named Henry Cowell acquired 2,000 acres of meadowlands and redwood forests overlooking the Monterey Bay. Through some strategic dealing, salted with a bit of horse trading, those acres became in 1965 the...

‘Jerome, you are too late’: Trump sends handwritten note to Fed Chair Powell demanding low interest rates
US President Donald Trump, frustrated by the Federal Reserve’s refusal to lower interest rates, sent a pointed handwritten note to Chairman Jerome Powell on Monday. In the note, he criticised Powell for being “too late” and accused him of costing...

IRS Intensifies Scrutiny Of Crypto With Surge In Warning Letters
As crypto prices see a new rebound with Bitcoin (BTC) leading the pack, US investors are not only anticipating significant returns on BTC and other digital assets but also facing increased scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Recent...

Trump's handwritten note to Powell demands Fed lower interest rates
WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump keeps striking out in his months-long campaign to pressure Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. So on June 30, he pursued a new tactic: publicizing a handwritten note that he sent to...

Mauritius tourism and hospitality sector positions itself as a sustainable investment hub ahead of API Forum 2025
Mauritius tourism and hospitality sector showcases sustainable growth and investment potential at the 2025 API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Forum, spotlighting eco-certified hotels, green financing, and smart resort development. Mauritius tourism and...

Prince William's three-word vow to Kate Middleton that he made on paradise island after split
Prince William and Princess Kate have now been married for 13 years, with thousands tuning into their fairytale wedding at Westminster Abbey in the spring of 2011. But their love story very nearly didn't have a happy ending. The former university...

Bitget Partners With Copper To Offer Institutional Clients Off-Exchange Settlement
(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Victoria, Seychelles, May 25, 2023 – Bitget , a top crypto derivatives and copy trading platform, announced that it would partner with Copper, the leading digital asset custody provider, to introduce an off-exchange...

Former Barcelona forward Bojan Krkic working to restore fitness ahead of Stoke City return
Stoke City striker Bojan Krkic said his strength and confidence levels have returned after his first start in a match in six months. The Spaniard had been out of action since late January after picking up a serious knee injury during an FA Cup tie...

Legal Landscape of cities located within Santa Clara County: 8,232 lawyers in good standing as of May
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Bitget Launches PRO Mode With Customized Services For Institutional Clients And VIP Traders
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget , the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the launch of Bitget PRO, a new program designed to support institutional and VIP...

Donald Trump Calls On Fed To Lower Interest Rates To 1%
US President Donald Trump has continued to pressure Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the committee to lower rates from the benchmark 4.25% to 4.5%. This time around, the president has gone as far as sending a handwritten note to Powell, which contained...

World News | India Extends Warm Greetings to Congo on Their Independence Day
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended warm wishes to the government and people of Congo on their Independence Day. https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1939676439919341800 Also Read | Laos Job...

India extends warm greetings to Congo on their Independence Day
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended warm wishes to the government and people of Congo on their Independence Day. Warm wishes to FM Thérèse Wagner, the Government and people of Democratic...

Capital flight: Nigeria to lose 200 millionaires in 2025
Nigeria may suffer another wave of capital flight in 2025 as nearly 200 high-net-worth individuals holding over $1m in liquid assets are projected to relocate abroad, potentially moving about $1.5bn out of the country. The forecast is based on the...

Giant tortoise celebrates his 135th birthday - and first Father’s Day - at Miami Zoo
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Fossil corals reveal that sea-level rise occurs in rapid bursts
Sea-level rise isn’t always slow and steady. Fossil corals from the Seychelles show that it has surged in quick bursts in the past – rising much faster than most people would expect. The fossilized corals, once living just below the surface,...

Africa must not miss the boat on the WTO fishing subsidies deal
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies is on track to be adopted this year, with Ghana the latest African country to ratify. Nine more ratifications are needed to reach the total of 111, which activates the treaty. The...

Inside Kate and William's pact after brief split that nearly ended in disaster
Prince William and Princess Kate have celebrated 14 years of marriage, with their enchanting wedding at Westminster Abbey in the spring of 2011 captivating a global audience. However, their romance was on the brink of a different outcome. The...

Indians’ Vacation Compass Points to Short-haul Locales
Representative imageShort-haul destinations such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Nepal continue to see steady demand from Indian travellers even as long-haul travel has slowed amid geopolitical tensions, travel...

Indians’ holiday compass shifts to short-haul spots
In contrast to long-haul travel, which has seen some softening amid geopolitical tensions since summer, short-haul, easy-to-access destinations such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal have remained relatively...