A crane operating in the port of Aqaba, Jordan, dropped a tank holding poisonous chlorine gas, killing and injuring several people Monday. A senior health official said the deadly chlorine gas explosion killed at least 13 people and injured 250, reported Sky News. General Security Directorate spokesman, Amer Al Sartawi, said the crane dropped the tank during transportation, releasing the chlorine gas, according to The National News. (RELATED: Russian Hackers May Have Blown Up A Massive Natural Gas Facility In Texas: REPORT) Footage of the incident posted to Twitter shows a crane unloading the tank off the ship. The crane loses its grip, causing it to drop to the ground and explode in a sea of yellow gas. The footage also shows some port workers running away. The deadly chlorine gas explosion forced shipping to stop in Aqaba — Jordan’s only port — and authorities evacuated nearby beaches, The National News reported. Crane drops tank with poisonous gas in … [Read more...] about REPORT: Crane Drops Tank With Poisonous Gas, At Least 13 Dead And Hundreds Injured
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At Least 18 Dead After Russian Strike On Ukrainian Mall Decried By Zelensky As ‘Terrorist Attack’
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline The death toll from Russia’s missile strike on a shopping mall in central Ukraine on Monday rose to 18 as rescuers continued to search for dozens of missing individuals on Tuesday after the deadly attack on a civilian site drew a wave of condemnation from both Ukrainian and Western officials. Key Facts Dmytro Lunin, the governor of the Poltava region where the attack took place, confirmed the death toll on Telegram and added that 36 people were missing. In a Facebook post , Ukraine’s State Emergency Service reported that 59 people were injured in the attack, 25 of whom remain in critical condition. In his daily address on Monday night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky labeled the Russian strike “one of the most defiant terrorist attacks in European history.” Zelensky said he has appealed to the United States to label Russia a state sponsor of terrorism following this incident and … [Read more...] about At Least 18 Dead After Russian Strike On Ukrainian Mall Decried By Zelensky As ‘Terrorist Attack’
What the Business Cycle is Telling us About a Recession
If you're looking for capitulation in 2022, it's in the bond market. And that tells you that investors' confidence in the global economy is very low. Inside the stock market, it's all about defense. Defensive stocks, which include big healthcare companies and dividend-paying value stocks, have been driving the gains. An index of global defensive stocks put together by Goldman Sachs, which is heavy in healthcare giants, has climbed to more than an 18-month high relative to the MSCI AC World Index. Inside the U.S., the defensive ETF ticker DEF has been outperforming the Spider ETF SPY all last week and all year. For market watchers, this feels a whole lot like a recession trade. While investors in the capital markets are battening the hatches for a recession, money in the private markets is also drying up. The value of venture capital deals in the U.S. dropped more than 25% in the second quarter to just $1 trillion, according to Dealogic . M&A activity in the United States … [Read more...] about What the Business Cycle is Telling us About a Recession
Autogrill confirms talks with duty-free giant Dufry on tie-up
- A + A MILAN (June 28): Dufry AG, the world's biggest duty-free operator, and the Benetton family's Autogrill SpA are working on a deal that would create a leading player in travel retail, the Italian company said on Tuesday, confirming a previous report by Bloomberg. Autogrill confirmed that "there are ongoing discussions, without any exclusivity, regarding a possible integration" with Dufry, according to a statement. Talks between the Swiss and Italian companies were at an advanced stage and an agreement could be signed as soon as next month, people familiar with the matter said earlier, asking not to be named as the discussions were private. Under the deal structure being considered, Dufry would purchase Autogrill and pay in shares, the people said. The Benettons would in turn be the new listed entity's biggest single investor, with a stake of about 20%, the people said. An accord in the travel business would mark a second major deal for Alessandro Benetton … [Read more...] about Autogrill confirms talks with duty-free giant Dufry on tie-up
India asks social media firms to remove reference to ‘Indian variant’ of coronavirus
FILE PHOTO: A medical worker takes care of a patient suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), inside the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ward at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) hospital, in Greater Noida on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, May 21, 2021. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo NEW DELHI — India’s information technology (IT) ministry has written to all social media companies asking them to take down any content that refers to an “Indian variant” of the coronavirus, according to a letter issued on Friday which was seen by Reuters. The World Health Organization said on May 11 that the coronavirus variant B.1.617, first identified in India last year, was being classified as a variant of global concern. The Indian government a day later issued a statement saying media reports using the term “Indian Variant” were without any basis, saying the WHO had classified the variant as just B.1.617. In a letter to social media companies on Friday, the IT … [Read more...] about India asks social media firms to remove reference to ‘Indian variant’ of coronavirus
Kobe, Gigi Bryant murals spared from violent Floyd protests in LA
FILE – Numerous murals depicting Bryant and Gianna have been created around greater Los Angeles following their tragic deaths in a helicopter crash which left a total of nine dead. Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP MANILA, Philippines — Black Lives Matter protests have filled the streets in the United States after the death of George Floyd last week. Not all rallies, however, remained peaceful as some took advantage of the situation to loot while some resorted to vandalism. That was the case in several cities like Los Angeles where riots have also escalated as the police clashed with protesters. But amid the chaos, there’s a common thing in the city that was left largely untouched. Murals of the late Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant were saved from the destruction. Vanessa Bryant, wife of the Los Angeles Lakers legend and mother of Gigi, couldn’t be more thankful after seeing how the murals have remained intact. Vanessa shared her appreciation on her … [Read more...] about Kobe, Gigi Bryant murals spared from violent Floyd protests in LA
Maguindanao village councilor slain in gun attack
Stock photo / INQUIRER.net DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao — Police authorities here have launched a manhunt against two men who shot dead a village councilman on Monday. Macmod Masiangal, councilor of Labungan village here, was walking toward the barangay hall about 11 a.m. on Monday, June 27, when two men riding in tandem on a motorbike appeared from behind and shot him, according to Lt. Guiseppe Tamayo, town deputy police chief. Tamayo said police and military troops were now pursuing the perpetrators. Masiangal was the first village councilman killed this year and the second since October last year when a councilman of Pandag, Maguindanao was killed in an ambush in Datu Odin Sinsuat town. In another ambush incident on Monday, two victims on board a motorbike were shot by gunmen on a separate motorbike along the borders of Parang and Buldon towns of Maguindanao at 4 p.m. The victims were now recuperating at a hospital in Cotabato City, police said. RELATED … [Read more...] about Maguindanao village councilor slain in gun attack
Stars of ‘Boyfriend No. 13’ check zodiac signs for matters of the heart
Sue Ramirez (left) as Kim and JC Santos as Bob in “Boyfriend No. 13” Just like her, I think I was put in this world to love.” Thus said Sue Ramirez about her character Kimverly Santillan in the WeTV Original romantic comedy series “Boyfriend No. 13.” “I can’t blame her because—I won’t deny it—I love the feeling of being in love, too. Ako’y marupok at mapagmahal,” she said, laughing, during the recent virtual media conference organized by the streaming app WeTV. In “Boyfriend No. 13,” Ramirez plays Kimverly (Kim, for short), a romance novelist who lives her life “according to the cards, the stars and her superstitions.” Her every move is calculated to avoid misfortune. She would read her horoscope daily, wear her lucky charms to ward off bad luck and consult her fortune teller regularly. When she meets the tall and charming doctor, Don Lee (JC De Vera), all signs indicate that he is her destiny. On the other hand, there’s the roguish and rugged officemate Bob (JC … [Read more...] about Stars of ‘Boyfriend No. 13’ check zodiac signs for matters of the heart
Apple Just Announced a New iPod Touch. 3 Reasons Why You Should Buy It–and 1 Big Reason Not to
The technology world is a funny place. One day you think a device is dead, or at least well on its way to being discontinued. The next, it's back with a whole new breath of fresh air. That was on full display on Tuesday when Apple unveiled a new version of the iPod Touch . The new model, which costs $199, features a design similar to the old iPhone 7, but offers a new A10 Fusion chip and support for Group FaceTime. If you did a double-take on that, don't feel bad. Yes, the iPod (not the iPhone) was refreshed on Tuesday. And although the iPod and music players have become obsolete, there are some compelling reasons to actually buy one. And of course, there's one big reason not to buy an iPod Touch. Buy Reason 1: A Great Price Look, it's not easy to find an affordable Apple device. But the iPod Touch bucks that trend. For a device that has full access to the App Store, works with Apple Music, and comes with a relatively nice (albeit, … [Read more...] about Apple Just Announced a New iPod Touch. 3 Reasons Why You Should Buy It–and 1 Big Reason Not to
Between redevelopment and renewal (KOR)
JANG JOO-YOUNG The author is a national team reporter of the JoongAng Ilbo. The world renowned art museum Tate Modern is located in Bankside, on the southern bank of the river Thames in London. The museum opened in May 2000 in a renovated power plant building. It was a poor and underdeveloped neighborhood, but after the museum opened, it became a major attraction. Works by famous artists such as Andy Warhol and Paik Nam-june are on display, attracting many visitors. It is considered a successful case of urban renewal, preserving the historic significance while also vitalizing the area. The success of the Tate Modern cannot be explained by the preservation of the old building alone. What made it special was combining new facilities with the structure. A footbridge and the Millennium Bridge over the Thames in front of the museum enhanced access to the site. Visitors to London can cross the bridge and tour both St. Paul’s Cathedral on the northern side and the Tate Modern. An … [Read more...] about Between redevelopment and renewal (KOR)