How Wall St. Profits When Personal Injury Lawsuits Pay Out
[Personal injury cases have exploded, in number and magnitude, funded by companies betting on a win — and offering investors a piece of the action.
Iran labels California its ‘new territory’ after Trump’s Hormuz claim
Tehran responds after Trump portrayed Hormuz as ‘new US territory’; California home to large Iranian diaspora Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi is pictured here on the right. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY An official Iranian social media account labelled California a “new territory” of Iran in response to US President Donald Trump posting an image portraying the … Read more
The Rising Stakes of the Global Bond Rout
[There were already several factors rattling investors. A further rise in bond yields is making things more expensive for everyone.
The High Cost of Being Present at the Venice Biennale
Some of the most talked-about pavilions at this year’s art event feature theatrical performances. But working with live bodies brings extra challenges.
Robinson stops play after Robinson’s double strike
England’s Joe Root (3rd R) calls for a review on the opening day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingkey cricket ground in Leeds, northern England, on August 19, 2926. Photo: AFP Pakistan made a shaky start to the first Test against England at Headingley on Wednesday, losing two wickets for 11 … Read more
China readies robotic lunar mission in search for water ice
Chang’e 7 spacecraft, Long March-5 Y14 rocket moved to launch pad ahead of lunar south pole expedition China is preparing to launch its next lunar exploration mission, Chang’e 7, aimed at investigating the Moon’s south polar region for traces of water ice, state-run China Daily reported Wednesday. The Chang’e 7 spacecraft and its Long March-5 … Read more
US war tensions weigh on Gulf stocks
[ BENGALURU: Most Gulf stock markets closed subdued on Tuesday as investors remained cautious after the US ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement and an Iranian official said Tehran would shift to a “fully offensive” military posture. Qatar’s benchmark index fell 0.5%, extending losses for a second consecutive session to close at 9,848 points, … Read more
U.A.E. Halts Trade Ties With Iran and Says It Was Targeted With Missiles
The Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which the country denies.
The ‘Betting Coup’ Shaking Up Horse Racing
[When several horses wildly outperformed the odds at tracks at Saratoga and the Jersey Shore, bookmakers in London were stung and industry watchers suspected an elaborate plot.
Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral is Revived after Russian Drone Strike
Volunteers and priests rallied to clean up Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral, still smelling of smoke from a massive blaze, for an anniversary celebration.