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[WASHINGTON] Exports of US spirits fell 9 per cent in the second quarter, according to a report by the Distilled Spirits Council of the US published on Monday (Oct 6), which warned that trade tensions were hitting demand in key markets.The decline marked a sharp reversal from 2024’s strong export performance, with steep drops across major markets including the European Union, Canada, Britain and Japan, which together represent 70 per cent of total exports by value, DISCUS said. The trade association represents top spirits makers, including Jameson Irish whisky maker Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman, which produces Jack Daniel’s.Canada saw the…

Illinois and Chicago sue to block Trump deployment of National Guard Illinois and Chicago sue to block Trump deployment of National Guard 01:01 The state of Illinois and Chicago are suing the Trump administration over their plans to deploy the National Guard. “The American people, regardless of where they reside, should not live under the threat of occupation by the United States military, particularly not simply because their city or state leadership has fallen out of a president’s favor,” the lawsuit states in its introduction.In the lawsuit, which names both the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago as…

The biggest importer has been stockpiling hydrocarbons, despite the fact that its own consumption already appears to be peaking THERE are few things sellers in financial markets like more than a government put. Such a situation – where a powerful state player makes a tacit promise to buy whenever prices fall too low, similar to the put contracts used by options traders – can dampen risk for years. The “Greenspan put” helped prop up equity markets from the 1980s to the 2000s, while the “Biden put” buoyed crude for two years until last November.Something similar has been happening with China’s actions in the oil market. The…

The skin is the largest organ of the human body, covering the outer layer that has the duty to protect the body. It’s exposed to a wide range of factors such as pollution, sun, tension, and an unhealthy lifestyle, and all these are the causes of skin diseases. Whether you suffer from acne, eczema, pigmentation, or ageing spots, you have to seek the advice of a skin specialist in Patna for diagnosis and treatment. In Patna, more and more people are becoming aware of the importance of skincare, and there are many dermatologists and skincare experts. The work of the…

Bob Pockrass FOX Motorsports Insider CONCORD, N.C. — Denny Hamlin once again found himself in the middle of controversy at the end of the race on Sunday.Except this time, it was more for what he didn’t do, rather than what he did do.At the end of the elimination race on the Charlotte Motor Speedway road course, Hamlin passed Ross Chastain on the final lap, a pass that put Joey Logano ahead of Chastain for the final spot in the NASCAR Cup Series semifinal round. Chastain tried to knock Hamlin out of the way in the final turn, resulting in both spinning…

NEW YORK :The Japanese yen and euro weakened against the dollar on Monday on fiscal and political stability concerns after Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party elected a new leader and France’s new government quit.The yen declined after Japan’s ruling party picked conservative Sanae Takaichi, an advocate of late premier Shinzo Abe’s “Abenomics” strategy to boost the economy with aggressive spending and easy monetary policy, as its head on Saturday.Her victory caused traders to reduce bets that the Bank of Japan will hike interest rates this month.“It was unexpected that it was going to be Takaichi,” said Sarah Ying, head of…

AMD’s chip-supply tie-up with OpenAI became the latest in a series of artificial intelligence deals[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Monday (Oct 6), building on last week’s gains, as AMD’s chip-supply tie-up with OpenAI became the latest in a series of artificial intelligence deals and offset concerns around a prolonged federal government shutdown.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 17.8 points, or 0.04 per cent, at the open to 46,776.04. The S&P 500 rose 18.1 points, or 0.27 per cent, at the open to 6,733.86​, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 113.8 points, or 0.5 per cent, to 22,894.352.

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).Tom Williams | Michael A. McCoy | ReutersTop House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries challenged Speaker Mike Johnson to a live public debate about the government shutdown, which entered its sixth day on Monday with no off-ramp in sight. But the Republican leader quickly brushed off Jeffries’ request, accusing the New York lawmaker of making “desperate pleas for attention.”In a letter, Jeffries told Johnson he is game to debate on the House floor “any day this week in primetime, broadcast live to the American people.””Given…

Sunday was filled with sloppy football, silly mistakes and head-scratching decisions.Another NFL player gave away a touchdown by carelessly dropping the ball before he crossed the goal line. A roughing-the-kicker penalty erased a touchdown return in a different game. The Super Bowl champions ignored their record-setting running back. The most egregious play of Week 5 occurred when Cardinals running back Emari Demercado turned a 72-yard touchdown run into a touchback by slowing down near the goal line and releasing the ball as Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed swiped at his arm. Officials initially ruled it a touchdown but a video review…

United, Delta and American are among the major carriers overhauling their cabin layouts, including adding private suites on some widebody international flights[DALLAS] Caviar, champagne, stretch-out-as-far-you-can legroom and 27-inch seatback screens. Americans are happier than ever to part with their money for a better flying experience – economic uncertainty be damned – and airlines are shaking up their cabins to cash in on the demand.United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are among the major US carriers overhauling their cabin layouts, including adding private suites on some widebody international flights, in a competition aimed at luxury-seeking travellers.“There was probably always…