Author: JT
Donald Trump’s aides are bullish about their prospects with their internal polls showing them ahead of his rival Kamala Harris during the final weekend of the campaign before the election, even as they also concede they actually have no idea how America’s election will ultimately break. The confidence is mainly coming from two places: some polls that show the former US president ahead in every battleground state and Republicans holding onto early vote leads in places like Nevada, which they extrapolate to read that the Sun Belt states may be increasingly out of reach for Harris. The Trump campaign leadership is also taking solace in…
This zealous culture warrior may be more of a threat to Labour’s meat-and-potatoes politics than Keir Starmer’s team imaginesAs Kemi Badenoch takes control of the Conservatives and tries to somehow restore their credibility and coherence, one thought remains inescapable: that trying to make sense of the Tory party can be a fast route to a migrainous headache.Badenoch is the sixth Conservative leader in only eight years. From the Brexit referendum onwards, her party’s default setting has been all about division, mishap and scandal. Floating above the enduring mess are two spectral gods who seem to lead their worshippers down no…
A gig economy firm has been criticised for telling its hospitality clients they can avoid new fair tipping laws and a forthcoming ban on zero-hours contractors by using its freelance workforce. Temper Works, which supplies workers to more than 5,000 companies, including Hard Rock Cafe, Alexandra Palace and Claridge’s, is promoting its workforce to restaurants, hotels and bars on the basis that “they are not covered by the provisions of the new [tipping] legislation”. The Netherlands-based firm, which opened an office in the UK in 2022, warns companies that agency workers “must now be included in tip-sharing schemes” but claims…
Keir Starmer will describe the border crisis as a “national security” threat this week and launch a team to catch people smugglers, UK government sources have confirmed. The prime minister is expected to address irregular migration at two events this week amid growing concern within No 10 that small boats arriving across the Channel will remain a crucial issue during this parliament. His language will be closely examined by refugee organisations that have warned that the government should not demonise people seeking asylum in the UK. Starmer will use a speech at the Interpol general assembly in Glasgow on Monday…
UK: Southeastern has shortlisted five bidders for a contract to supply a fleet of 750 V DC third rail electric multiple-units for use on its ‘Metro’ network of suburban services in southeast London and Kent. They are: Announcing the shortlist on May 15, the state-run operator said this ‘could be the largest investment in Southeastern for decades’. It hopes the fleet replacement would reduce subsidy requirements by cutting energy, maintenance and repair costs and encouraging more people to travel by train. The invitation to negotiate covers the supply of new, refurbished or cascaded rolling stock, with details, numbers and timescales to be…
According to dispatch records, the crash was reported near the intersection of Hill Street and Mt. Rose Avenue around 10:55 p.m. in Spring Garden Township. Two fire apparatus, one from York New Salem Fire Company and one from Laurel Fire Department of Windsor, were damaged in the crash. Seven firefighters were injured in the incident. Large diameter hoselines and broken glass were strewn throughout the intersection, with both tanker trucks resting off the westbound lanes of Mount Rose Avenue. Statement from Laurel chief In a news release, Laurel Fire Company Fire Chief David E. Rittenhouse wrote: “On Friday July 12, 2024, while…
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank and financial services provider to some of the world’s most innovative companies and investors, today announced the opening of its new office in downtown San Francisco. The upgraded space, located at 222 2nd Street, features modern workspaces, as well as an event space and outdoor terrace for convening innovation economy clients and partners. “SVB has enjoyed being a part of the innovation community for 40 years and we’re excited to continue serving Bay Area founders and investors from our vibrant new space in the city,” said Marshall Hawks, SVB Senior Market Manager in San…
A grim record-breaking milestone was reached in 2023, as it was identified as the hottest year in recorded history. Regrettably, the trend continues into 2024, as evidenced by the alarming data for March: global temperatures have surged to unprecedented levels, surpassing those of previous decades by 0.73 degrees Celsius, and notably exceeding the pre-industrial benchmark by 1.68 degrees. Southeast Asia, home to more than 600 million people, is currently experiencing a rise in the number of heatwaves. This phenomenon correlates with escalating occurrences of El Niño. Recent data reveals unprecedented high temperatures documented in early April at various monitoring stations across the region.…
Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Art + Mind Day will include free interactive arts workshops, virtual reality sessions and an array of music, theater and dance experiences that nurture the mind, body and soul. Art + Mind Day is free and all ages are welcome. The event takes place indoors throughout the Arsht Center campus. Guests should RSVP online at arshtcenter.org. “The arts are therapeutic and a vital tool for community wellness. With Art + Mind Day, the Arsht Center is bringing Miami together to connect, self-express, dance and practice joy together,” said Jairo Ontiveros,…
In a new report, Cointelegraph Research explores the current state of the mining ecosystem, including its economics and technological developments. The report also features new approaches to opening up Bitcoin ( BTC ) mining to retail investors, including GoMining’s gamification of Bitcoin mining using non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The impact of Bitcoin halving on mining profitability Historically, the Bitcoin network’s hash rate has been volatile but has been growing exponentially. Significant deviations from this trend occur when miners are forced to upgrade to newer, more efficient hardware before each halving event and shut down older mining rigs after the halving event. While…