Been a long time coming

A version of this story appeared in the June 24 edition of CNN's Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on Britain's royal family. Sign up here. Kigali, Rwanda (CNN) Better late than never. That was the general reaction to Prince Charles' opening speech at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali on Friday. The prince will succeed his mother as head of the organization -- an association of independent states that emerged out of the ashes of the British Empire. That empire will forever be associated with slavery, and Prince Charles made it clear in his opening remarks that he wants to change the status quo and begin a dialogue about it. "While we strive together for peace, prosperity and democracy I want to acknowledge that the roots of our contemporary association run deep into the most painful period of our history," he told delegates. "I cannot describe the depths of my personal sorrow at the suffering of so many, as I continue to … [Read more...] about Prince Charles says ‘time has come’ to confront legacy of slavery

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin BMW introduced the “E30” series M3 — a street-legal variant of a race car — in 1986 as a way to satisfy racing’s Group A Touring homologation rules. The requirements said that an automaker had to build 5,000 units to certify a vehicle’s “production” status, so BMW transformed one of its popular 3 Series models by fitting it with a powerful four-cylinder engine, modifying some of the bodywork, and upgrading its performance components. The resulting two-door coupe was a hit with dedicated driving enthusiasts who enjoyed the M3’s nimble handling, racy styling, and free-revving engine. BMW realized the sales potential for high-performance niche models and continued to introduce M3 models for every subsequent 3 Series generation. (I should add that the popularity of the original M3 spawned M2, M4, M5, M6, and M8 models — and crossover variants!) Nearly 35 years later, I’m driving the new 2021 BMW M3. This “G80” series … [Read more...] about 2021 BMW M3 Review: You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby

A woman takes a picture of a globe at the COP21, the United Nations Climate Change Conference Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 in Le Bourget, north of Paris. The Paris conference is the 21st time world governments are meeting to seek a joint solution to climate change. The talks are focused on reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, primarily by shifting from oil, coal and gas to cleaner sources of energy. AP LE BOURGET — Weary envoys from 195 nations battling to forge an accord to save mankind from disastrous global warming emerged Thursday from all-night talks facing an imminent deadline with deal-breaking rows still unresolved. More than two decades of bruising international diplomacy have failed to produce such a pact, which would require the world’s energy system to cut back on burning coal, oil and gas that releases planet-warming gases. The 195-nation UN talks in the French capital have been billed as the last chance to avert worst-case-scenario climate … [Read more...] about Crunch time after all-night climate talks in Paris

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Stephen Curry has no parallel. There is nobody like him in today’s pace-and-space era. If you teleported him into the 1980s or 90s, everyone in the NBA would think aliens had infiltrated Earth. His incomparable range, glitzy ball-handling, and spellbinding scoring prowess would not be of human form. Even in the modern league, the one he’s largely responsible for shifting, Curry is not replicable. Many players can mimic his style, or believe they have the same DNA and shooting touch to warrant a similar shot diet. But there is only one. And there are no duplicates of the greatest winner and leader of the last 10 years. Before 2014, nobody had struck the perfect balance between off-the-dribble wizardry and selfless off-ball principles – certainly not to the extent of being the focal point of the deadliest motion offense in history. In 75 years of the league’s existence, Curry is the only player – let alone … [Read more...] about Where Does Stephen Curry Rank All-Time After Fourth NBA Championship?

Starry, a Boston technology company, launched a 5G broadband service in Denver late last month, one it promises will bring, for the dollar spent, much faster and more reliable broadband services to thousands of people living in apartments and condos. “There is so little choice of internet-only service out there,” said Alex Moulle-Berteaux, the company’s chief operating officer. “Many of our subscribers are cord cutters.” Starry is targeting those frustrated with the slower and sometimes spotty DSL service from CenturyLink and the faster, but more expensive and entangled packages from Xfinity. It is bringing a third option to the table, 5G wireless . For those in reach of the signal, the network provides a minimum speed of 200 Megabits per second (Mbps), up and down, for a flat $50 a month, without caps on data usage, no equipment charges and no long-term contracts. Moulle-Berteaux said the company has speeds that are five times as fast. Starry represents a “fixed” use … [Read more...] about 5G is coming to Denver, and it’s not just for smartphones: It could mean super-fast internet at home, too

The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writers. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation , a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and commentary. The content is produced solely by The Conversation. (The Conversation) Being able to socialize again may bring enthusiasm and a sense of normalcy -- but it may also increase anxiety over how your body might have changed. I am a psychologist who has studied body image for over 20 years, and I've seen how the COVID-19 pandemic could affect health and well-being in numerous ways, including body image . Gyms were closed. Self-care rituals may have fallen by the wayside as stress and hardships like homeschooling and strained finances piled up. The pandemic also took away a major way people cope: Social support through physical contact . Pandemic stress has led many people to turn to other coping mechanisms, some of which were harmful to both physical and … [Read more...] about Feeling anxiety about your body image coming out of lockdown? Here are 8 ways to combat it

An external member of the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has said the time is “ripe” for the rate-setting panel to provide projections for the future path of the policy rate. “This would help stabilise long-term bond markets and also anchor inflation expectations,” external member Jayanth Varma said in the minutes of the MPC’s June 6-8 meeting that were released on June 22. According to Varma, the MPC has enough experience to provide a forward-looking view for interest rates, with the RBI having evolved into a “mature” inflation targeting" central bank. While Varma did not elaborate, he seemed to be suggesting that the six-member MPC provide a forecast for the repo rate similar to that of the US Federal Open Market Committee’s famous ‘dot plot’ for the mid-point of the federal funds rate target range. The dot plot shows US monetary policymakers–both voting and non-voting members–where the US interest rate is expected to be at the end of the … [Read more...] about Time ripe for MPC to provide interest rate projections, says Jayanth Varma

Representative image A characteristic of the ongoing market correction has been heavy selling by foreign investors. Since October last year, they have withdrawn about net Rs 2.08 lakh crore equities, as per NSDL data. Not surprisingly, indices are trading lower by about 18 percent from their highs. Apparently the nine month long winter is likely to get even longer now. Commentaries from foreign money managers and expectations from domestic analysts suggest that it will take a lot of factors to culminate for them to come back. A couple of major reasons why foreign investors have been bearish on Indian markets are rising US dollar which has also led to more yields on bonds, and monetary tightening that is likely to have a negative impact on the economy. Concerns over near-term risks including tightening monetary conditions, a slowing economic outlook, likely earnings cut for the Nifty and headwinds from higher crude oil prices will likely keep them away, say analysts. BofA … [Read more...] about Long winter on the Street set to get longer! FIIs don’t seem to be coming back anytime soon

General Motors Company ( GM ) stock has been battered and bruised by the recent market swoon, dropping more than 30% in just four weeks. Fortunately for market players, the decline has reached a zone of strong support , completing a bullish trade set-up that could yield upside of 30%-plus in coming weeks. Just keep in mind that this is not a long-term bottom call because the stock has been trending lower since October 2017 and could easily post new lows for the rest of 2020. Major declines rarely move in straight lines because short squeezes and dip buying generate sizeable counter-waves that yield impressive profits for well-timed long positions. Vertical downdrafts are especially vulnerable to high-percentage counter-waves because they set off oversold buying signals, attracting market timers and other technicians. These bounces can produce even stronger upside when they start at major support levels like GM's closing print on Monday. GM Long-Term Chart (2010 – 2020) … [Read more...] about General Motors Stock Could Bounce 30% in Coming Weeks

By CHRIS MEGERIAN and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Friday that “it’s a sad day for the court and the country” after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. “Now with Roe gone, let’s be very clear, the health and life of women across this nation are now at risk,” he said from the White House. He added that “the court has done what it’s never done before — expressly taking away a constitution right that is so fundamental to so many Americans,” he said. The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May. Officials have been huddling with state leaders, advocates, health care professionals and others to prepare for a future without Roe v. Wade. Now Biden’s plans will be tested in terms of politics and policy. Biden said his administration would defend a woman’s right to cross state lines to seek an abortion. Outside the Supreme Court, a … [Read more...] about Biden calls abortion ruling ‘a sad day’ for country