File photo of Fine Gael leader Simon Harris speaking at a convention in Athlone, central Ireland on March 24, 2024, after becoming de facto prime minister-in-waiting. Harris took over following the shock resignation of predecessor Leo Varadkar. Paul Faith | Afp | Getty Images Ireland’s main opposition party Sinn Fein looked on course to narrowly … Read more
A fighter inspects a seized Syrian Army rocket launcher in the district of Khan al-Assal which was taken over by Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies in the northern Syrian Aleppo province, on November 29, 2024. Aaref Watad | Afp | Getty Images The Syrian military said on Saturday that dozens of its troops had been … Read more
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in a press conference about the Royal Mounted Police’s investigation into “violent criminal activity in Canada with connections to India”, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada October 14, 2024. Blair Gable | Reuters Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Donald Trump’s Florida resort on Friday to meet … Read more
Insurgents breached Syria’s largest city Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016, according to a war monitor and fighters, in a surprise attack that sent residents fleeing and added fresh uncertainty to a region reeling from multiple wars. The advance on Aleppo followed a shock offensive launched by insurgents Wednesday, as thousands … Read more
They’re some of the world’s most in-demand tech jobs – but what does a day in the life of a drone pilot look like? CNBC looked at the most current and cutting-edge drone jobs in three different industries. From rescue missions, filming travel videos, to inspecting buildings for signs of corrosion, they’re all working with … Read more
The yellow arrow and palm trees may not be as globally recognizable as McDonald’s golden arches, but California-based burger chain In-N-Out Burger has still managed to amass a cult following with its “animal-style” fries and double-double burgers. Founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder as a single drive-through hamburger stand in Baldwin Park, California, … Read more
I love being the youngest sibling. I know, that’s such a youngest sibling thing to say. But it’s not because I got any special treatment from my parents or had fewer rules at home, as older siblings often lament. It’s because of everything my older brother and sisters taught me. I have three older siblings: Kari, … Read more
Sometimes, there can be an overwhelming amount of negativity and noise on Wall Street. To counter that, Jim Cramer has said investors should not lose sight of what can go right for their stocks. That doesn’t mean ignoring risks and investing on autopilot. It does mean investors should remember the wall of worry can be … Read more
Before I was an entrepreneur and self-made millionaire, I spent about a decade working as an HR recruiter. I interviewed hundreds of candidates over the years and found that women often have a hard time talking about their skills and what they have achieved. I’ve experienced this on a personal level too. As an Asian … Read more
One way investors can ride the wave of optimism heading into 2025 is by shorting Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF and buying the equal-weighted S & P 500 Index, according to Trivariate Research. That is because the “low-quality,” “hyper-growth junk stocks” found in the ARK fund are likely to slow at the same time as … Read more