Tuesday, February 11, 2025

World

Why are gold prices soaring amid US President Trump’s tariffs?

President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium imports have caused global market turmoil, leading to currency devaluation. Gold prices have surged to record highs as investors seek a safe haven asset amidst uncertainty. Trump's reinstatement of 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium from all countries, and increased tariffs on Chinese imports, has drawn criticism from world leaders, with Canada's Prime Minister calling the tariffs unjustified. The US's major steel and aluminium suppliers include Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, Germany, and Japan, with Asia expressing concern over the economic volatility caused by Trump's trade policies. Full Article

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Monty the Giant Schnauzer named Best in Show at the 149th Westminster Dog Show

Monty the Giant Schnauzer named Best in Show at the 149th Westminster Dog Show

Monty the Giant Schnauzer won Best in Show at the 149th Westminster Dog Show, marking his third consecutive win in the Working Group and the first win for the group since 2004. Judge Paula Nykiel awarded Monty the top prize after sequestering the seven competitors, with Bourbon the Whippet as the runner-up. Other group winners included Neal the Bichon Frisé, Mercedes the German Shepherd, Comet the Shih Tzu, Freddie the English Springer Spaniel, and Comet the Shih Tzu. Full Article

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Jarring footage shows hit-and-run suspect leave victim in L.A. road, police say

Jarring footage shows hit-and-run suspect leave victim in L.A. road, police say

The LAPD released security camera footage of a hit-and-run incident in Tarzana where a driver struck a man in his 60s in a marked crosswalk, then abandoned him in critical condition. The video shows the driver approaching the victim briefly before driving away without rendering aid. Police are seeking the suspect, described as a male in a black Ford F-150 truck, and offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to his identification and apprehension. Full Article

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‘There’s a business in Bury where workers sleep in the staff room because there’s no night buses’

‘There’s a business in Bury where workers sleep in the staff room because there’s no night buses’

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is on an 11-stop roadshow in Manchester, aiming to improve England's public transport system. She highlights the need for better integration to address issues like lack of night-time public transport, which forces workers to sleep at their workplace. Alexander emphasizes the importance of putting people first in designing transport networks, gathering ideas from various stakeholders to create an Integrated National Transport Strategy later this year, with a focus on local delivery and improving connectivity to enhance opportunities and quality of life nationwide. Full Article

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Trump pushes plan to take Gaza and relocate Palestinians in meeting with Jordan's king

President Trump met with Jordanian King Abdullah II at the White House and discussed plans for the U.S. to "take" the Gaza Strip, relocate its residents to Jordan and other Arab nations, and redevelop the territory. The king expressed the need to consider the best interests of all involved and mentioned that Arab nations would present their own plan to Trump. Trump's proposal has faced criticism but has been embraced by Israel. Jordan offered to take in 2,000 sick children from Gaza for medical treatment. Trump reiterated his plan to relocate all of Gaza's population to other locations in Jordan...

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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii makes Super Rugby debut at fullback

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will make his Super Rugby Pacific debut at fullback for the NSW Waratahs against the Highlanders, alongside six other debutants including Andrew Kellaway and Max Jorgensen as starting wingers. The Waratahs, led by coach Dan McKellar, are fielding a team with 12 Wallabies players in the starting XV, aiming to improve on their 12th place finish last season. Meanwhile, the Brumbies, under coach Stephen Larkham, have named six debutants for their season opener against the Fijian Drua, with Austin Anderson set to make his Super Rugby Pacific debut at inside centre in Suva on Saturday. Full Article

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I'm An Aesthetic Doctor – Here's My Verdict On Having Botox In Pregnancy

I'm An Aesthetic Doctor – Here's My Verdict On Having Botox In Pregnancy

Experts advise against getting Botox during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing foetus and lack of extensive research on its effects. Limited studies suggest no additional risk in pregnancy for those who have had Botox, but caution is still advised. Breastfeeding mothers are also advised to avoid fillers until more research is conducted on the transfer of Botox through breast milk. Full Article

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Trump Names 2 New Top Financial Regulators

Trump Names 2 New Top Financial Regulators

President Trump named Jonathan McKernan as the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Jonathan Gould as comptroller of the currency, amidst turmoil at the agency following Russell Vought's appointment as acting director. McKernan resigned from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Gould previously worked at a law firm representing Trump's campaigns. The firings of probationary employees at the consumer bureau, despite legal grounds for retention cited by former general counsel Seth Frotman, sparked controversy and concern over the agency's future. Full Article

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Embattled Rachel Reeves gets Budget boost with growth forecast – but Trump tariffs will damage UK economy

Rachel Reeves received a positive boost from new growth figures, with the UK economy projected to be the third fastest growing in the G7 this year by Niesr. However, the threat of tariffs from Donald Trump could potentially harm the economy, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decrease in GDP growth and impacting inflation rates and interest rates, according to the think tank. Pressure is mounting on Sir Keir Starmer to secure a UK exemption from the tariffs, which were announced by Trump on global steel imports. Full Article

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