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In the wake of Angela Rayner’s departure, Number 10 has carried out a swift and drama-free reshuffle that is all about delivery, but they shouldn’t congratulate themselves too soon.While they focus on pragmatism, political forces that have been threatening to destabilise the entire Starmer project are about to be unleashed. Firstly, the Labour party itself, which has always been an unwieldy beast, is getting ready to bite.Politics latest: Reform’s withering verdict on JohnsonWith Rayner’s exit, Number 10 has lost its working-class human shield, its bridge between the party and the prime minister, and the northern woman who made its pale,…
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s second-largest lender Kasikornbank abandoned a key earnings target on concerns that the already weak economy may deteriorate further, denting loan demand and increasing defaults.The commercial lender is unlikely to fulfil the pledge it made to investors to increase return on equity (ROE) to at least 10 per cent by the end of 2026, according to chief executive officer Kattiya Indaravijaya. The bank is exercising “much more prudent” business practices as the local economy has to grapple with US tariffs, border dispute and political instability, she said in an interview in Bangkok on Monday (Sep 1). “Thai economic outlook is…
[WELLINGTON] Amazon has formally launched cloud services in New Zealand, dusting off a plan first announced in 2021 to invest more than NZ$7.5 billion (S$5.7 billion) in data centres in the South Pacific nation.Amazon Web Services (AWS) will establish the AWS Asia-Pacific (New Zealand) Region to “help serve the growing demand for cloud services across the country and empower organisations of all sizes to accelerate their digital transformation”, Amazon said on Tuesday (Sep 2) in Wellington.The construction, operation and maintenance of data centres would support more than 1,000 full-time jobs a year and add an estimated NZ$10.8 billion to New…
Is there a better way to celebrate National Tailgate Day than riding through Iowa State’s campus atop a cardinal and gold firetruck? Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy made his entrance on the iconic vehicle — a staple of Iowa State’s gameday tradition — as part of Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” ahead of the annual Cy-Hawk rivalry game between Iowa State and Iowa.”A much friendlier reaction than we had last week,” Portnoy quipped, referencing the harsh boos he received during his BNK debut last week in Columbus.But in Ames, the vibe was electric. Fans cheered as Portnoy rolled in, capturing the moment…
Amy Coney Barrett had been teaching full-time for nearly two decades, at Notre Dame’s campus in South Bend, Indiana, until she was selected by President Donald Trump, in 2020, to serve on the Supreme Court. Now, she’s traded the classroom for the courtroom, although she continues to teach a weeklong seminar on Constitutional Law. In her first television interview since she filled the seat left by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Barrett was asked whether she believed the Court has shifted to the right. “I think shifting to the right, or shifting to the left, I think those are other…
As the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the size of the civil service have forced many to look for new jobs, Georgetown University is looking to utilize the expertise of nine newly former federal employees with its new series of tech-focused fellowships. Lynn Overmann, the executive director of the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation, as well as the university’s incoming chair of the interdisciplinary Tech & Society initiative, said it was a “no brainer” to create the fellowships, which are designed to continue nonpartisan research and analysis in the specialists’ fields and offer students access and engagement with the…
Image Source: Bing Image. License: All Creative Commons The Caribbean has become a stage once again for military expansion, and center stage is Puerto Rico. America recently took the Venezuelan-cartel-related war to the next level with a show of force in the form of warships, thousands of Marines and sailors, and most notably, a fleet of F-35 fighter jets. Image Source: Bing Image. License: All Creative Commons The deployment of force comes after a violent attack on a vessel utilized by a cartel, an action that has rocked local politics and established the tone for what may prove to be…
Shares of American Eagle Outfitters spiked 31% at the opening bell Thursday after the teen clothing retailer said the frenzy surrounding its Sydney Sweeney ad campaign drew new customers during its most recent quarter. American Eagle rolled out its new new ad campaign starring 27-year-old actor over the summer. The fall denim campaign sparked a debate about race, Western beauty standards, and the backlash to “woke” American politics and culture. Negative reactions centered on ads that used the word “genes” instead of “jeans” featuring the blonde-haired, blue-eyed actor known for the HBO series “Euphoria” and “White Lotus.”But American Eagle did…
James Gunn confirms the continuation of his Superman film: “Man of Tomorrow” starts on July 9, 2027 in the cinemas. After the global success of over $600 million, David Corenswet returns as a steel man.Superman continuation officially confirmedJames Gunn officially announced the continuation of his Superman film about social media. The next part of the saga is entitled “Man of Tomorrow” and is scheduled to come to cinemas on July 9, 2027. The announcement was made after the commercial success of the latest film, which recorded over $ 600 million worldwide.Gunn published the announcement on Instagram and X with an…
A few weeks into the college football season and the national title landscape is already shifting. Here’s a look at the latest 2025 College Football Playoff odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Sept. 7.CFP Championship Winner 2025-26Ohio State: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)Georgia: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)Penn State: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)Texas: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)LSU: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)Oregon: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)Notre Dame: +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total)Alabama: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)Clemson: +1800 (bet $10 to win…