Fresh Russian drone, missile strikes hit Ukraine
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Brown University faces fresh pressure from activists over Israel
Anti-Israel activist groups plan to pressure Brown University to divest from companies they accuse of being “complicit in human rights violations” against Palestinians. Far-left student activists are calling on the university’s board of trustees, chaired by Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, to cut ties with companies they say are “profiting from the carnage in […]
BlackRock support for ESG shareholder resolutions hits fresh low
BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest asset manager, said on Wednesday that it had lowered its support for shareholder proposals related to environmental and social issues to 4.1 percent, the lowest on record, during the most recent annual meeting season. The number of environmental and social proposals increased from 455 to 493 last year, but BlackRock […]
Fresh off strong PGA Tour finish, World No. 1 Luke Clanton eliminated in U.S. Amateur Round of 32
Luke Clanton had a great summer. He had three top 10 finishes. PGA TOURHe’s set a number of records, including a runner-up finish at the John Deere Classic and a solo fifth-place finish at last week’s Wyndham Championship, and he also made the cut at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst, where he narrowly missed out […]
Pound Sterling posts fresh weekly high on lower UK jobless rate and soft US PPI – FXStreet
The pound surged against the US dollar on strong UK employment figures and a weak US producer price index. The UK unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.2% and average incomes rose more than expected. Investors are awaiting UK and US inflation data for July, due on Wednesday. During North American trading hours on Tuesday, the […]
New FDNY boss Robert Tucker’s swearing-in speeches spark fresh fires for department: ‘Self-inflicted wound’
The new FDNY chief is facing a tough test. Robert Tucker, who was named fire chief on Monday, is already facing new criticism from rank-and-file employees upset with the way the city handled its inauguration. Sources said Mayor Eric Adams infuriated many of New York’s “brave people” when he praised former Commissioner Laura Kavanagh’s work […]
Walz’s honeymoon with China gets fresh scrutiny as Harris camp blasts ‘lying’ critics
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has faced intense scrutiny over comments that Republican lawmakers have called pro-China, including comments from the Democratic vice presidential candidate in an interview in which he said he didn’t agree with the idea that the U.S. should be hostile toward a communist government. Waltz briefly taught in China and went to […]
Jennifer Lopez ‘trying to find a new home to start fresh’ as she and Ben Affleck are no longer speaking: report
According to reports, Jennifer Lopez is desperate for a fresh start and has shifted her focus to finding a new home. GC Image According to reports, Jennifer Lopez is desperate for a fresh start and has shifted her focus to finding a new home. The 55-year-old “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” singer has been through […]
Nearly 100 killed as fresh anti-government protests turn violent in Bangladesh
Nearly 100 people were killed in anti-government protests in Bangladesh on Sunday, local media reported. The Associated Press is one of the nation’s leading newspapers. Prothom Alo, Television stations reported that at least 95 people, including at least 14 police officers, had been killed in the new wave of anti-government protests, with Channel 24 saying […]
New Manchester City signings Savinho and Miedema excited by fresh challenges | Manchester City
Manchester City new signing Savinho vowed to write his own chapter in the club’s history books when he was presented alongside Vivienne Miedema. The 20-year-old Brazilian winger joins from Troyes on a five-year contract after starring on loan at Girona last season, helping the Spanish side qualify for the Champions League. Savigno revealed he idolised […]