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Ukraine Thanks Denmark for F-16s as Foreign Businesses Flee Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Copenhagen and addressed parliament, where he thanked the Danish government for donating F-16s. And the number of foreign businesses that have left Russia during the nearly 18 months of war. Zelenskyy Praises Denmark’s Support President Zelenskyy arrived in Copenhagen on Monday for a two-day official visit, during which he met with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod, and other Danish officials. He also…

Hollywood in crisis: How the actors and writers strike is affecting the industry

The ongoing strike by Hollywood actors and writers has brought the entertainment industry to a standstill, with major movies delayed, TV shows cancelled, and box office revenues plummeting. The strike, which started in June 2023, is the result of a dispute over residuals, royalties, and streaming rights for the creative workers who produce the content that millions of viewers consume. Here are some of the key impacts of the strike…

Zoom reports strong Q2 earnings and raises full-year guidance

Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) announced its fiscal second-quarter results on Monday, beating analysts’ expectations and raising its full-year guidance. The video-calling software provider reported adjusted earnings of $1.34 per share on revenue of $1.14 billion, which grew 3.6% year over year. Zoom’s enterprise business drives growth Zoom attributed its strong performance to the growth of its enterprise business, which delivers 54% of total revenue. The company said it had…

Wall Street Exodus: How New York Lost $1 Trillion in Business to the South

New York, the financial capital of the world, is facing a massive loss of business as many Wall Street firms have relocated their headquarters to lower-cost and lower-tax states in the South. According to a new report by Bloomberg, nearly 160 Wall Street firms have moved out of New York since the end of 2019, taking nearly $1 trillion in assets under management with them. Why are Wall Street firms…

Andrews under fire for not naming those behind flawed Commonwealth Games bid

Premier defends decision to cancel 2026 Games amid cost blowout and criticism Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has faced a barrage of questions and criticism over his decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria, citing a massive cost blowout and a poor business case. Andrews has refused to name the individuals or organisations responsible for preparing the flawed documents, saying he is accepting responsibility as the leader of…

U.S. States Take Aim at Chinese Business Amid Tensions With Beijing

The U.S. federal government is not the only one that is trying to curb the influence of Chinese business in the country. Several states across the nation are also enacting or proposing legislation that would restrict or ban the involvement of Chinese companies in various sectors, such as technology, infrastructure, and education. These measures are driven by concerns over national security, human rights, and economic competition, but they could also…

Sha’Carri Richardson claims 100m gold in stunning comeback at World Championships

A new star is born Sha’Carri Richardson, the 23-year-old American sprinter, has won the gold medal in the women’s 100m final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, on Monday. She clocked a championship record time of 10.65 seconds, beating Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who finished second and third respectively. Richardson’s victory was a remarkable redemption story, as she had missed the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 due…

Paris 2024 Faces Challenges to Make Seine Swimmable for Olympic Swimming

Test events canceled due to poor water quality One of the most anticipated aspects of the Paris 2024 Games is the fact that open-water swimming events are set to be held in the Seine river. However, the city has been trying to make the Seine swimmable for more than 30 years, and holding Olympic events in the iconic waterway is proving to be one of the greatest challenges facing organizers.…

Sky Sports apologises for insensitive comment on Everton manager’s tribute

Sky Sports has apologised for an insensitive comment made by its commentators during the coverage of Everton’s 4-0 loss to Aston Villa on Sunday. The comment was directed at Everton manager Sean Dyche, who was wearing a black armband in memory of a fan who died while working on the club’s new stadium. Everton fan Michael Jones died in a tragic accident Michael Jones, a 37-year-old Everton fan, died on…

Gustavus Adolphus College mourns the loss of women’s hockey goalie in fatal crash

Jori Jones, 19, died in a collision with a minivan on Sunday Jori Jones, a 19-year-old goalie for the Gustavus Adolphus College women’s hockey team, was killed in a car crash on Sunday afternoon in west-central Minnesota. Jones was a passenger in a Chevrolet Equinox driven by her teammate Gianna Gasparini, 19, who survived with non-life-threatening injuries. Three other teammates, Kayla Bluhm, 20, Lily Mortenson, 19, and Gianna Gasparini, 19,…