President Donald Trump pardoned two turkeys Tuesday — Gobble and Waddle — as part of an annual tradition that has occurred at the White House for more than 35 years. The Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning is a ceremony originating from the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation dating back to the 1940s, when the National Turkey Federation would present the president with a live turkey for Thanksgiving. President John F. Kennedy is often credited with pardoning the first...
Rachel Reeves is facing fresh criticism from senior business leaders after John Roberts, chief executive of online electricals retailer AO World, described her Budget as “tone deaf” and “a bit pathetic”, accusing the Chancellor of lacking any real understanding of business or entrepreneurship. Speaking to Times Radio, Roberts said he was left “pretty speechless” by Reeves’ comments about the importance of supporting entrepreneurs. “She has absolutely no appreciation of business and doesn’t seem interested in...
The head of William Hill’s parent company has warned that thousands of UK jobs are now at risk, after the Chancellor announced a sharp rise in gambling taxes that will almost double the levy paid on online gaming. Shares in Evoke, which owns William Hill, fell by up to 8% to a record low following Rachel Reeves’s decision to increase the online gaming duty from 21% to 40%, in one of the steepest tax hikes...
Technology has revolutionized plenty of industries, and finance is no exception. Digital transformation has changed how we manage money, invest, and handle financial transactions. Today, financial services are faster, more accessible, and increasingly automated. From mobile banking to blockchain and AI-driven financial advice, technology has made it easier for individuals and businesses to manage and grow their finances. As financial technology continues to evolve, it is crucial to understand its impact on the industry and...
The scandal around the Energoatom case and the “Mindich recordings” – named after Timur Mindich, a close associate of Volodymyr Zelensky and a central figure in a major corruption affair in Ukraine’s energy sector involving 100 million dollars in kickbacks – has shown how the Ukrainian authorities have turned access to public contracts into a mechanism of extortion: to take part in tenders, companies are expected to pay a 10–15% “entrance fee”. In this context,...
Securing family-friendly World Cup tickets has become an increasingly demanding task as global demand accelerates and trusted platforms evolve their offerings. As dedicated observers of the market, we understand how crucial it is for families to depend on transparent pricing, verified sellers, and seating options designed for a safe, comfortable stadium experience. Our objective is to provide an authoritative guide that helps readers navigate trustworthy ticket sources while ensuring that their journey to the tournament...
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would not invite South Africa to the 2026 G-20 summit in Florida, citing alleged ‘horrific human rights abuses.’ ‘To put it more bluntly, they are killing white people and randomly allowing their farms to be taken from them,’ Trump alleged in a Truth Social post. ‘At my direction, South Africa will NOT be receiving an invitation to the 2026 G-20, which will be hosted in the Great City...
A local Namibian politician named Adolf Hitler Uunona is widely expected to retain his council seat in the country’s latest round of regional elections, drawing international attention for a name he says carries no ideological meaning. A longtime member of Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party, he is running again in the Ompundja constituency in the northern Oshana region. While final tallies have not yet been released, several international outlets report he is projected to win by...
A federal court ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump and his former lawyer, Alina Habba, are still on the hook for a $1 million penalty for filing a ‘frivolous’ lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, former FBI director James Comey and others. The ruling from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals relates to a now-dismissed lawsuit filed by Trump relating to Russian collusion claims. Trump was first ordered to pay the $1 million in the case in...
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee issued an order dismissing the 2020 election interference case against President Donald Trump and his co-defendants after the state of Georgia had moved to drop the matter. ‘The State having moved for an entry of nolle prosequi for all remaining defendants, the Court grants the motion,’ the order declares. ‘This case is hereby dismissed in its entirety.’ Trump’s lead Georgia defense counsel Steve Sadow described the case as...
