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New Balance Malaysia Recalls U990TA4 Model Over Pigskin Controversy

Aug 18, 2023 09:00 am UTC| Economy Sports Life Business

New Balance Malaysia has initiated a recall for its U990TA4 shoe model after confirming the unintended inclusion of pigskin. Customers are eligible for a full refund or exchange, as announced on the companys Facebook page...

Surf group found safe after days at sea in Indonesia. A sea survival expert on what it takes to survive being lost at sea

Aug 16, 2023 09:15 am UTC| Sports

News that four Australians and two Indonesian crew members have been found alive after going missing on Sunday from a boat trip off the coast of Aceh in Indonesia has made headlines around the world. The group, which...

It's Australia versus England in sport once again - but why does it feel different this time?

Aug 16, 2023 09:12 am UTC| Sports

So here we are again. Its Australia versus England in a major sporting contest as if the Ashes, netball, rugby and not forgetting darts werent enough. But something feels different with this fixture. The match in...

Zumba® Teams Up with Crayola for Vibrant 'Colors of Kindness' Apparel Line

Aug 16, 2023 08:48 am UTC| Life Sports Business

Zumba and Crayola have joined forces in an exciting new collaboration, giving birth to their much-anticipated Colors of Kindness apparel collection. Drawing inspiration from Crayolas iconic crayon colors, this vibrant...

Women's World Cup Stirs Adidas, Nike: First-Time Champ, Market Shifts Emerge

Aug 16, 2023 06:11 am UTC| Economy Sports Business

The Womens World Cup unveils surprising outcomes as the US departs early, pushing leading brands like Adidas and Nike to adapt to shifting consumer trends. As empowerment themes dominate, anticipation swells for the...

Nike CEO Commits to China, Cites Women's Sports, Local Storytelling as Growth Catalysts

Aug 15, 2023 08:37 am UTC| Economy Sports Business

Nikes CEO, John Donahoe, recently spotlighted the brands unwavering devotion to China, emphasizing local innovation and the surging impact of womens sports. With China as Nikes second-largest market, female athletes and...

BOSS x NFL Amplify Sports-Fashion Fusion: Iconic Teams Shine in Expanded Merchandise Lineup

Aug 11, 2023 10:59 am UTC| Economy Life Sports Business

BOSS collaborates with the NFL to redefine game-day style, unveiling an expanded BOSS x NFL merchandise collection. Blending footballs vibrancy with high-end fashion, fans can now sport pieces showcasing 22 teams,...

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Economy

Beyond the spin, beyond the handouts, here’s how to get a handle on what’s really happening on budget night

Three weeks from now, some of us will be presented with a mountain of budget papers, and just about all of us will get to hear about them on radio, TV or news websites on budget night. The quickest way to find out what...

Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility

Ivan Vladislavić is Johannesburgs literary linkman. He tells us, in the first pages of his new book, The Near North, that before cities were lit, first by gaslight and later electricity, people of means paid torchbearers...

Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget

With Jim Chalmerss third budget on May 14, Australians will be looking for some more cost-of-living relief beyond the tax cuts although they have been warned extra measures will be modest. As this weeks consumer price...

Why is the London Stock Exchange losing out to the US

London Stock Exchange (LSE), which can trace its heritage to the coffee houses of the 17th century, is failing. The volume of shares traded is sharply declining, and some UK companies are swiftly moving to the US...

Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back

One year ago, Germany took its last three nuclear power stations offline. When it comes to energy, few events have baffled outsiders more. In the face of climate change, calls to expedite the transition away from fossil...

Politics

Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board

To say that the Labour party is flying high in the polls is something of an understatement. But despite its consistent lead against the Tories, the opposition finds itself in a rather odd position: on the cusp of power but...

History for sale: what does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?

One of my favourite statues is the one of Nelson Mandela at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg. Larger than life, its oversized bronze shoes shimmer in the evening light, polished by the hands of many...

Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight

In the early hours of April 15 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a Sudanese paramilitary force attacked the military airstrip in the town of Merowe and deployed troops across strategic locations in Sudans capital,...

Joe Biden Proposes Record 44.6% Capital Gains Tax in Latest Budget Plan That May Favor Cryptocurrencies

President Joe Biden has proposed raising the capital gains tax to an unprecedented 44.6% in a bold fiscal move, targeting the wealthiest Americans. This hike is part of his 2025 budget proposal to reduce income...

Turkey’s suppression of the Kurdish political movement continues to fuel a deadly armed conflict

The world has 91 democracies and 88 autocracies. Yet 71% of the worlds population (some 5.7 billion people) are living under autocratic rule, a big jump from 48% ten years ago. This trend towards authoritarianism can...

Science

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, Nasas Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to...

The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth – and governments are on the hook

A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a mans home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station. The 700g,...

Peter Higgs was one of the greats of particle physics. He transformed what we know about the building blocks of the universe

Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the subatomic particle known as the Higgs boson, has died aged 94. He was always a modest man, especially when considering that he was one of the greats of particle physics the area of...

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

Technology

Nate Geraci Highlights Correlation Between Bitcoin and ETF Performance

Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, emphasized the strong linkage between Bitcoins market movements and the performance of Bitcoin ETFs. This correlation is evident as shifts in Bitcoins price significantly influence...

Google Cloud Launches Web3 Portal, Stirring Mixed Reactions in Crypto Community

Google Cloud has unveiled a new Web3 portal featuring blockchain development tools, testnets, and educational resources, sparking diverse reactions across the cryptocurrency industry. While some praise the initiative as a...

Ethereum Surges 6%, Outshines Bitcoin as Consensys Sues SEC Over Security Status

Ethereums price has surged by over 6% to $3,320, outperforming Bitcoin amidst ongoing legal challenges. Consensys, backing Ethereum, has initiated a lawsuit against the SEC, contesting its attempt to classify ETH as a...

DOJ Counters Dismissal Bid in Tornado Cash Co-founder's Legal Battle

In a recent legal development, the DOJ firmly opposed a motion to dismiss charges against Roman Semenov, co-founder of Tornado Cash, highlighting potential jury issues over the crypto mixers operations and sanction...

Shiba Inu on Edge: 69 Trillion Coins Test Market's Resolve as Prices Wobble

Shiba Inu (SHIB) confronts a critical juncture as its price teeters, driven by a broader market downturn and intense scrutiny over its ability to maintain crucial support levels amid a 69 trillion SHIB battle. Shiba Inu...