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What does it take to trigger a crash in the stock market? A once-in-a-century pandemic? The biggest war in Europe in 70 years? The US Federal Reserve instantaneously cutting off the supply of the opium of record liquidity and low interest rates? Multi-year high inflation? How about black magic? The Oxford Dictionary defines black magic as a type of magic that is believed to use the power of the devil in order to do evil. In a world where boring financial data, profit and loss statements, and complex macroeconomic events sway the everyday movement of stock prices and stock indices, one Rajkot-based stockbroker claimed last week that he spent more than Rs 8 crore to engineer a multi-day crash in the stock market with the help of esoteric black magic. Close “We are responsible to a great extent for today’s fall and the fall of the past few days in the market. You won’t believe it, but we have spent over Rs 8.5 crore today in kala jadu (black magic) to create … [Read more...] about A lone bear, black magic and a $235 billion stock market crash

Black box data on crashed China Eastern 737 suggests possible “intentional nosedive” Investigators are now examining further if the crash of China Eastern Airlines 737-800 on March 21 was indeed due to “intentional action on the flight deck”. The early reports say that there is, so far, no evidence of a technical malfunction. The Wall Street Journal reported this week that flight data from one of the two “black boxes” on the Boeing jet indicated that “someone in the cockpit intentionally crashed the plane”. The comments were made by people the WSJ cited as “familiar with the preliminary assessment by US officials”. US National Transportation Safety Board officials have been working with engineers from Boeing and investigators from the Civil Aviation Administration of China since the crash. Boeing, the US manufacturer of the jet, has so far declined to comment on the early leaks and, instead, referred all questions to the Chinese regulators. At this stage, the CAAC, … [Read more...] about Thailand News Today | Crashed China eastern flight possible “intentional nosedive”

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline More than 42,900 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes last year, the highest number since 2005, and a 10% surge from the year before, a government agency said on Tuesday, as traffic fatalities have continued to rise in recent years after several decades of a downward trend. Key Facts Traffic deaths in 2021 increased in 44 states as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to early estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an agency within the Department of Transportation. The 10% rise marks the largest annual increase in traffic deaths since the department began collecting data through its traffic fatality tracking system in 1975. Multi vehicle crashes, traffic deaths on urban roads, pedestrian fatalities, and deaths among drivers 65 years and older all increased by more than 12% in 2021, according to the data. Transportation Secretary … [Read more...] about 2021 Traffic Deaths Hit Highest Level In Over 15 Years

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane on Wednesday pleaded guilty to a charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, according to Minnesota’s Office of the Attorney General, agreeing to serve three years in federal prison. Key Facts The guilty plea comes three months after Lane and two other former Minneapolis police officers, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were found guilty of violating the civil rights of Floyd, a Black man who was killed in May 2020 when their colleague Derek Chauvin pinned him to the ground with his knee on his neck, sparking nationwide racial justice protests. Lane helped restrain Floyd—who told officers multiple times he could not breathe—by holding down his legs. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said Wednesday he was “pleased” Lane had accepted responsibility, calling the plea “a significant moment in this case” and … [Read more...] about Former Minneapolis Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In Killing Of George Floyd

A shooting at a church around 70 kilometres outside Los Angeles, California, has left 1 person dead and 4 critically injured. It comes just a day after a man opened fire and gunned down 10 people at a supermarket in New York state. According to media reports, the second US mass shooting in as many days took place at the Geneva Presbyterian Church, when a lone gunman began shooting the congregation at around 1.30pm on Sunday (03.30am Monday morning in Thailand). Jeff Hallock from the Orange County Sheriff’s department says members of the congregation managed to get hold of the shooter, using an extension cable to “hogtie” his legs and confiscating at least 2 of his weapons. “That group of churchgoers displayed what we believe is exceptional heroism, and bravery. They undoubtedly prevented additional injuries and fatalities.” It’s understood most of the congregation are Taiwanese and authorities are still waiting to question up to 40 witnesses. Some media reports have stated … [Read more...] about Second US shooting in 2 days leaves 1 dead and 4 seriously injured in California

AFP Sydney, Australia   ● Wed, May 18, 2022 2022-05-18 13:28 0 02c2f042c5018a82e8094ec752599ba1 2 Asia and Pacific Australia,labor,election,Scott-Morrison,Anthony-Albanese,car-crash Free Anthony Albanese, the man narrowly favoured to become Australia's prime minister after May 21 elections, was rushed to hospital last year after a four-wheel-drive slammed into his car. "I thought that was it," he told a local radio station. At the time, his Labor Party trailed behind the conservative government in opinion polls, struggling to cut through during the pandemic. But the near-death experience changed his life, Albanese told media. In its wake, the opposition leader, 59, recovered on all fronts: overcoming serious injury, shrugging off rumblings of a party leadership coup and shedding 18 kilos (40 pounds) -- an image revamp that raised some eyebrows. His suits went from baggy to tailored, his bookish wire-framed glasses switched for "Mad Men"-style … [Read more...] about Australia PM contender overcame crash, party coup rumblings

Wheat prices rose by the maximum amount allowed yesterday after India imposed a ban on exports . Wheat futures in Chicago were up about 6% to $12.47 a bushel, their highest level in two months. Wheat prices have shot up more than 60% this year, driven by disruptions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Those two countries account for almost a third of the world’s wheat exports. India is the world’s second-biggest wheat producer after China, and ranks 8th in terms of exports. India had denied it would halt exports but reversed course over the weekend after domestic inflation surged to the highest level in eight years. Rising fuel and food prices prompted the Bank of India to hike interest rates this month for the first time in four years. The export ban was announced just days after the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast that global wheat production would drop for the first time in four years this year. The price spike in wheat could increase the costs of a wide range of … [Read more...] about Wheat Price Spike Fuels Inflation

- A + A NEW YORK (May 18): The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 dropped 3% on Wednesday as a rally in growth shares faded amid economic growth concerns, while Target plunged to the bottom of the S&P 500 after the retailer became the latest victim of surging prices. Target Corp's first-quarter profit halved and the company warned of a bigger margin hit on rising fuel and freight costs. Its shares fell 25.2% and were tracking their worst day since the Black Monday crash on Oct 19, 1987. The retailer's results come a day after rival Walmart Inc trimmed its profit forecast. The SPDR S&P Retail ETF declined 8.2%. All of the 11 major S&P sectors declined, with consumer discretionary and technology stocks down 5.7% and 3.5% respectively. Rising inflation, the conflict in Ukraine, prolonged supply chain snarls, pandemic-related lockdowns in China and prospects of aggressive policy tightening by central banks have weighed on the markets recently, stoking concerns … [Read more...] about Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 3% as growth stocks rally wanes

How do you inspire a bunch of new college graduates to start their own businesses? One Atlanta entrepreneur believes giving them access to their own LLCs is a good bet. On May 14, Pinky Cole , the founder of booming restaurant chain Slutty Vegan , announced that she would give each of the 800 graduates of Clark Atlanta University, her alma mater, the ability to register a limited liability corporation, in partnership with Varo Bank, a fully digital bank. The cost of filing an LLC varies on the basis of the state; in Georgia, it's $100. On average, it costs roughly $50 to $250. "Every single graduate in this audience will leave this stadium as a business owner," she said during the school's commencement ceremony on Saturday. "I didn't have a plan, but I'm going to make sure that you do." Cole graduated from the historically Black research university in 2009 with a major in mass communication and media studies. While the now 34-year-old entrepreneur went on to … [Read more...] about This Founder Just Gifted LLCs to an Entire Graduating Class

The commander in chief of the American armed forces today forced a violation of Marine Corps regulations, so he wouldn’t get wet. According to Marine Corps regulation MCO P1020.34F of the Marine Corps Uniform Regulations chapter 3, a male Marine is not allowed to carry an umbrella while in uniform. There is no provision in the Marine Corps uniform regulation guidelines that allows a male Marine to carry an umbrella. Nevertheless, during a press conference under a light drizzle with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan this morning, President Obama allowed the First Head to be protected from the elements by an umbrella held by a male Marine corporal. The relevant portion of the regulation reads, “3035. UMBRELLAS (Female Marines). Female Marines may carry an all-black, plain standard or collapsible umbrella at their option during inclement weather with the service and dress uniforms. It will be carried in the left hand so that the hand salute can be properly rendered. … [Read more...] about Obama breaches Marine umbrella protocol