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Gold Coast Suns Extends Partnership with New Balance for Another 4 Years

Nov 27, 2023 10:22 am UTC| Business Sports

The Gold Coast Suns announced their four-year contract extension with New Balance Belgravia Sports, their official on-field apparel partner. This partnership, which began in 2020, will now continue for seven years. In...

Atletico Madrid Sues Whalefin for €20 Million Over Breach of Shirt Sponsorship Deal

Nov 24, 2023 01:59 am UTC| Business Sports Law

Atletico Madrid, the Spanish football club, has announced its decision to file a lawsuit against Whalefin, a multinational corporation, seeking 20 million in damages. The legal action comes in response to the abrupt...

Hummel and Danish Football Union Extend Partnership in Centennial Celebration

Nov 24, 2023 01:20 am UTC| Business Sports

Sportswear manufacturer Hummel celebrated its centenary year by announcing a partnership extension with the Danish Football Union (DBU). The Denmark-based company, known for its innovative and stylish designs, will...

AFC Partners with Visa for 2023 Asian Cup, Elevating Tournament with Fintech

Nov 23, 2023 04:25 am UTC| Business Sports

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has signed a significant sponsorship agreement with Visa for the upcoming 2023 Asian Cup. This collaboration aims to enhance the tournament experience for both fans and participants...

Puma Appoints Ryokusai Inoue as General Manager for Japan's Market Expansion

Nov 23, 2023 03:57 am UTC| Business Sports

Puma has announced the appointment of Ryokusai Inoue as the new General Manager for the Japanese market. Inoues extensive experience in the industry and proven leadership skills make him a valuable addition to Pumas...

FIFA and Qatar Airways Extend Partnership, Boosting Global Football Access

Nov 23, 2023 03:36 am UTC| Business Sports

FIFA and Qatar Airways have renewed their sponsorship agreement, reinforcing their collaboration in promoting sports excellence to a global audience. The new long-term partnership will bring significant benefits to both...

Rihanna's Creeper is Back: PUMA Unveils New Sneaker Collection

Nov 21, 2023 08:22 am UTC| Business Life Sports

PUMA has unveiled the highly anticipated comeback of Rihannas Creeper collection. The Creeper, an iconic silhouette originating from the collaboration between PUMA and Rihanna, has won the hearts of fashion enthusiasts...

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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...

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...

What if the Reserve Bank itself has been feeding inflation? An economist explains

Heres something for the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia to ponder as it meets next month to set interest rates. It has pushed up rates on 13 occasions since it began its attempt to restrain inflation in May...

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

SHIB Burn Rate Soars 88% Following Major Shibarium Upgrade Announcement

Following a crucial upgrade announcement for Shibarium, Shibburn reports a dramatic 88.32% increase in the SHIB burn rate, removing millions from circulation and significantly boosting Shiba Inu coin holders. SHIB...

Solana Co-Founder Clashes with Vitalik Buterin, Champions Meme Coin Culture

In a bold social media move, Solanas co-founder Raj Gokal defended meme coins and subtly critiqued Ethereums Vitalik Buterin, stirring controversy in the crypto community. Solanas Gokal Defends Meme Coins, Warns...

Tesla Model 3 Performance Price Surges Days After Debut, Cybertruck Powershare Costs Skyrocket

Just days after Tesla released its Model 3 Performance, the company increased its price by $1,000. Meanwhile, a Tesla Cybertruck owner faces a staggering $30,000 quote for a Powershare installation, which would enable his...

Apple Partners with OpenAI for On-Device AI in iOS 18, Enhancing Privacy

Apple Inc. has reignited discussions with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI features into iOS 18, utilizing large language models entirely on-device. According to a Bloomberg report, this move promises to significantly...

Republic First Bank Shut Down by Regulators, Crypto Prices Tumble

In a significant regulatory move, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities has closed Republic First Bank, marking the first major U.S. bank collapse of 2024. The closure has sparked heated reactions within...