Month: February 2024
Senegal parliament delays election until after opposition lawmakers are blocked from voting
Senegal’s parliament has voted to delay the West African nation’s presidential election until Dec. 15 in a chaotic voting process that took place after opposition lawmakers were forcefully removed from the legislative building.
Read MoreWhy London’s Wealthy Are Renting Instead of Buying
Many well-heeled buyers now favor renting over purchasing property, as home prices and sales continue to stall across the city.
Read MoreLuxury Retailers Are Buying Out Their Landlords
The parent companies of Prada and Gucci are among those spending hundreds of millions of dollars for Fifth Avenue properties.
Read MoreSweden Has a Caffeinated Secret to Happiness at Work
Workers and bosses alike are trying to figure out ways to reinvigorate work life. Could a cherished Swedish coffee ritual be the answer?
Read MoreSenate Republicans cast doubt on bipartisan border bill – NPR
Senate Republicans cast doubt on bipartisan border bill NPR Bipartisan border deal on brink of defeat ahead of key Senate vote CNN Senate Republicans threaten to block border security bill they negotiated NBC News Border-for-Ukraine deal on life support as GOP opposition mounts The
Read MoreSenate Republicans cast serious doubt on fate of bipartsian immigration deal
A bipartisan foreign military aid and immigration reform package is teetering ahead of a Wednesday vote in the face of Republican opposition. (Image credit: J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
Read MoreTrump Couldn’t Shut Down the Border. Can Biden?
President Biden could take some steps without Congress, but the idea that he has unfettered power to seal off the country is far too simplistic.
Read MoreMayor Adams Joins Police Raid, Seeking to Expose a Migrant Crime Ring
Mayor Eric Adams took the unusual step of joining an N.Y.P.D. raid to crack down on a robbery ring. His critics called it a political stunt.
Read MoreGold Edges Higher After Recent Weakness
Gold would likely be volatile near term as rate-cut expectations adjust, Nanhua Futures said, adding that investors will be watching several key speeches from Fed officials this week for more hints on the path for rate cuts.
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