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Stockcam | E+ | Getty ImagesLONDON — The U.K. Labour government is hoping to woo foreign capital to the country on Monday, as it hosts its inaugural International Investment Summit in London.Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finance Minister Rachel Reeves and Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds will lead the one-day event at London’s Guildhall, which is expected to be attended by around 200 executives from the U.K. and overseas.Former Google chair Eric Schmidt, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, BlackRock chief Larry Fink and GSK CEO Emma Walmsley are among the named guests. Newly appointed Investment Minister Poppy Gustafsson, co-founder of British cybersecurity firm…

BBCA man who had £165,000 stolen from his Revolut business account by fraudsters has told BBC Panorama he believes the company’s security measures failed to prevent the theft.He says criminals managed to bypass the ID verification process to gain access to his account.So far, Revolut has refused to refund this money.The BBC has found that Revolut was named in more reports of fraud in the last financial year than any of the major High Street banks.The e-money firm – which has not yet been granted full status as a bank – says it takes fraud incredibly seriously and that it…

The effects of the Covid pandemic are still being felt throughout the world even years later. On Sister Wives, it’s clear that the choices made by patriarch Kody Brown during the pandemic have changed the fabric of his family for the rest of his life.  Sometimes, it sounds like he cares. In the most recent episode of the 19th season, it’s clear that this is not one of those times.  In fact, he seems at peace with the fact that his choices during Covid have cost him two marriages, and relationships with the majority of his kids.  ‘Sister Wives’ Kody…

Nike veteran Elliott Hill started as the new CEO on Monday.Hill takes the helm as the company is facing multiple challenges.Nike said it’s aiming to boost innovation and reduce reliance on retro styles for future growth. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. Elliott Hill became CEO of Nike on Monday, taking the…

Chepngetich wins the Chicago Marathon in 2:09:56, dedicating the record to Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car crash.Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich has put on a performance for the ages as she obliterated the women’s marathon world record in Chicago, taking nearly two minutes off the previous best to win in two hours, nine minutes and 56 seconds. Chepngetich ditched the competition by the halfway mark and ran through a chorus of cheers through the final straight as she claimed her third title in Chicago on Sunday. The 30-year-old, who became the first three-time women’s winner of the Chicago race, broke…

(Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for Prime Video) Philadelphia Eagles fans are known for being committed to their team, and it appears they are just as committed to their romantic partners. Jason Kelce got a front row seat to one devoted fan asking his girlfriend to marry him on Sunday, October 13, during the tailgate ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns game. A clip of the proposal was shared via X by the “New Heights” podcast, hosted by Kelce, 36, and his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. “Jason didn’t see this one coming,” the caption…

The 597-meter high Goldin Finance 117 Tower in Tianjin, China, started construction in September 2008, but still stands unfinished in this picture, taken Aug. 28, 2024.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBEIJING — China’s Ministry of Finance press briefing over the weekend underscored how it is focused on tackling local government debt problems, instead of the stimulus markets have been waiting for.In his opening remarks on Saturday, Minister of Finance Lan Fo’an laid out four measures, starting with increasing support for local governments in resolving debt risks. It was only after he outlined those four points that Lan teased that the…

Getty ImagesThe spacecraft has been developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in CaliforniaIn a few hours, a spacecraft should blast-off from Florida on the hunt for signs of alien life.Its destination is Europa, a deeply-mysterious moon orbiting the distant planet Jupiter.Trapped under its icy surface could be a vast ocean with double the amount of water on Earth.The Europa Clipper spacecraft will chase a European mission that left last year, but using a cosmic piggyback, it will overtake and arrive first.That won’t be until 2030 but what it finds could change what we know about life in our solar system.A…

Tia Mowry says she decided to repurpose her wedding ring into jewelry for her children post-divorce.”It just makes me feel like my marriage wasn’t a waste,” Mowry, 46, said.The “Sister Sister” actor and her ex Cory Hardrict finalized their divorce in April 2023, after 14 years of marriage. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of…

Ukraine’s president says his country and its allies need to evolve their response in light of Russia’s deepening alliance.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused North Korea of sending not only weapons but also soldiers to help Russia in its war against Ukraine. “We see an increasing alliance between Russia and regimes like North Korea,” Zelenskyy said in his video address on Sunday night. “This is no longer just about transferring weapons. It is actually about transferring people from North Korea to the occupying military forces.” He said Ukraine and its allies needed to evolve their response in light of Russia’s…