By Shawn McIntosh Independent journalism is not a luxury. It is the foundation of functional democracy, the first line of defense against corruption and disinformation, and a cornerstone of peaceful, prosperous societies. When journalism crumbles, democracy falters. When democracies falter, instability follows — as does violence, with alarming frequency. That makes supporting media not just a matter…
The Miami Heat‘s legendary president remains defiant despite another disappointing season. Pat Riley, approaching his ninth decade, displayed his trademark competitive fire during his end-of-season press conference. Doubling down on his commitment to restore the franchise’s winning tradition. “I just turned 80 and I’m proud of it,” Riley said. “The new 80 is the…
The champion's title and the rise ticket to the Elite League were won by Aigaleo and GS Sofades. In the 1st Group, Aigaleo defeated Daphne 73-71 at the “M. Muroutsos” indoor gym in the fourth match of the National League 1 play-offs series while in the 2nd, GS Sofadon prevailed at the 83-65 of the…
This is an excerpt from Dollar Scholar, the Money newsletter where news editor Julia Glum teaches you the modern money lessons you NEED to know. Don’t miss the next issue! Sign up at money.com/subscribe and join our community of 160,000+ Scholars. In Money’s Slack workspace, which dates back to 2019, the word “tariff” has been…
The Catholic Church has a new pope, and for the first time, he is an American. Pope Leo XIV was elected on Thursday, succeeding Pope Francis, who died in April. Leo, a 69-year-old native of Chicago, has held several roles in the Church, including serving as a bishop in Peru and leading the Order of…
Rajon Rondo‘s NBA career spanned 16 years from 2006 to 2022, during which he represented nine different organizations and accumulated numerous honors. The crafty point guard earned four All-Star selections and developed a reputation for elevating his game when the stakes were highest. After stepping away from professional basketball, Rondo returned to the University…
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What can a person easily do to prevent getting Alzheimer’s later in life? An international Alzheimer’s Prevention Expert Group have calculated that over 80 percent of dementia cases could be prevented, cutting your future risk to less than a quarter, just by tackling four quick wins – more vitamin D, omega-3, B vitamins, and less…
Receiving a letter from HMRC will terrify you, especially when it is about your Self Assessment tax return. Whether it is a routine check or a full enquiry, it is essential to respond promptly—and the way you reply matters as well. Disregarding or mismanaging an HMRC enquiry can blow the situation out of proportion, which…
Ron Bain is CFO of Vaalco Energy, a Houston-based upstream oil and gas company with a strong presence in Africa and Canada. Founded in 1985, Vaalco is dual-listed on the New York and London stock exchanges. Global Finance: You have been CFO for almost four years. How has Vaalco’s competitive position changed during your tenure? Ron…