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Qantas Loses Its Appeal Among Rich Teens As They Ditch Business Class Pyjamas For ‘Poor Core’ Fashion

Qantas, the Australian flag carrier, is facing a crisis of identity as its once coveted business class pyjamas are no longer in vogue among the nation’s wealthy teenagers. The airline, which recently announced the resignation of its CEO Alan Joyce, has seen a decline in its brand recognition and loyalty as young customers opt for a more ‘poor core’ style of dressing. What is ‘poor core’ and why is it…

Fireball Whisky Offers Hilarious and Spicy Cards for Football Fans

Fireball Whisky, the popular cinnamon-flavored liquor brand, has come up with a creative and humorous way to spice up the football season. The brand has launched a series of four “sympathy” cards that contain a mini bottle of Fireball Whisky and a snarky message for fans of losing teams. The cards are available for purchase online in select states and can be delivered with expedited shipping. A Burn That Feels…

Vinci partners with Paris 2024 to support sustainable Olympics

Vinci becomes an official supporter of the Olympic and Paralympic Games French construction group Vinci announced on Wednesday that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Paris Organising Committee for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games as an “Official Supporter”. This means that Vinci will provide its expertise and know-how in designing, financing, building and operating infrastructure and facilities for the mega sporting event. Vinci will also contribute to…

Cotter girls soccer team dominates Caledonia, Winona boys lose in overtime

The Cotter High School girls soccer team continued its impressive run in the Three Rivers Conference with a 12-0 victory over Caledonia on Tuesday. The Winona High School boys soccer team, meanwhile, suffered a heartbreaking loss to Rochester Century in overtime. Cotter girls show no mercy The Cotter girls soccer team jumped on Caledonia early and often, scoring eight goals in the first half and four more in the second.…

How College Football Athletes Are Making Money From Their Fame

College football athletes in the US are no longer restricted by the NCAA rules that prevented them from earning money from their name, image and likeness (NIL). Thanks to new state laws and a Supreme Court ruling, they can now sign endorsement deals, sponsorships, and other lucrative contracts that could change the landscape of college sports. The NIL Revolution The NIL revolution began in July 2021, when Florida and Alabama…

Paris 2024: A New Era of Olympic Sports

The Olympic Games are not only a showcase of the world’s best athletes, but also a reflection of the host nation’s culture and vision. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which will be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024, will feature four new sports that are closely associated with youth, creativity and urban culture: breaking, sport climbing, skateboarding and surfing. These sports were proposed by the Paris 2024 Organising…

High Cost Of Doing Business Is The Top Concern For NZ Enterprises

A survey conducted by BusinessNZ reveals that the majority of New Zealand businesses are worried about the high cost of doing business and the lack of a plan for improving the country’s economic performance. The survey also shows that businesses are opposed to increasing business-related taxes to address the current fiscal challenges. Businesses Feel The Pinch Of Government Policies The Deloitte and Chapman Tripp Election Survey, which is New Zealand’s…

DRT cautions banks against hiring inexperienced lawyers

The Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) in Ahmedabad has issued a directive to banks and financial institutions to refrain from engaging junior or proxy lawyers to represent them in debt recovery cases. The tribunal said that such lawyers are often not well-versed with the facts of the cases and fail to adequately defend the interests of the banks. DRT’s directive stirs controversy The DRT’s directive, dated August 31, 2023, was issued…

Nigerian Banking Sector Threatens Nationwide Strike over Economic Hardship

The Nigerian banking sector is facing a crisis of confidence as workers threaten to go on a nationwide strike over economic hardship and poor working conditions. The workers, under the umbrella of the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFIE), have given the government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) a 14-day ultimatum to address their grievances or face industrial action. Workers demand better pay and…

NTISB Issues Advisory on How to Prevent Banking and Financial Fraud

The National Telecommunication and Information Security Board (NTISB) has warned the public about the surge in banking and financial fraud in Pakistan. The board has issued an advisory on how to avoid falling prey to such scams, which are mainly due to a lack of cybersecurity awareness at users’ end. Scammers Use Social Engineering and Malicious Apps to Steal Money According to the NTISB, scammers are equipped with the latest…