Could the US oil blockade snuff out the Cuban cigar?
Since January, the Trump administration has blocked foreign oil to Cuba. Will the island’s cigars survive the crisis?
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‘L’Abuso’: Real Italian magazine cover of Israeli settler sparks online storm
Prominent left-leaning Italian weekly L’Espresso is at the centre of a diplomatic storm online, after the Israeli ambassador to Italy slammed its choice of front cover as “manipulative.” The magazine titled its latest edition “L’Abuso” or “The Abuse,”…
US opens ‘Economic Fury’ campaign against Iran by expanding sanctions targets in Shamkhani network
Move comes ahead of potential new round of peace talks
A jury finds that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market, in a case brought by state AGs after the DOJ settled (NBC News)
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A jury finds that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market, in a case brought by state AGs after the DOJ settled — The federal government struck a settlement with Live Nation…
Eileen Gu breaks silence on China choice debate, hints at more Olympics while opening up about family loss
Eileen Gu has once again responded to criticism over representing China, briefly calling it “old news” in an Esquire interview. She earlier reacted to JD Vance with confidence and humor. The 22-year-old also shared plans to continue in future Olympics….
Broad increase in US truck pricing seen gaining steam
Several leading indexes and data sources show trucking rates rising across modes, including truckload and LTL, driven by fuel costs and tighter capacity.
How the Iran war made China stronger – GZERO Media
How the Iran war made China stronger GZERO MediaThe Iran war is not about China Atlantic CouncilThe Math on the Iran War Favors … China Bloomberg.comShort-term gains for China from US-Iran war may turn to longer-term …
How the Iran war made China stronger – GZERO Media
How the Iran war made China stronger GZERO MediaThe Iran war is not about China Atlantic CouncilThe Math on the Iran War Favors … China Bloomberg.comShort-term gains for China from US-Iran war may turn to longer-term …
H-1B lottery selection rates increased to ‘unseen levels’ under Trump’s new rule, claim immigration firms
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I climbed onto Chernobyl’s roof with nothing but a lead sheet to protect me… I lived but was shunned for my heroism
IT was known as the Stairway To Hell – a suffocating chamber leading to the roof of Chernobyl’s reactor four, which had been decimated in a deadly explosion. Nearly 700 brave men huddled on the steps, armed with pickaxes and shovels, awaiting their tu…