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Dollar unlikely to lose global dominance soon even as BRICS expand - note
Dollar unlikely to lose global dominance soon even as BRICS expand - note
LONDON The dollar is unlikely to lose its status as the global reserve currency anytime soon, even as
2023-09-01 16:26
Jon Hamm Reacts to Joe Mazzulla's Obsession With 'The Town'
Jon Hamm Reacts to Joe Mazzulla's Obsession With 'The Town'
Jon Hamm on Joe Mazzulla's love for 'The Town'
2023-05-25 21:42
Amazon Is Imposing Fee on Sellers Who Ship Products Themselves
Amazon Is Imposing Fee on Sellers Who Ship Products Themselves
Amazon.com Inc. is imposing a new fee on merchants who don’t use the company’s logistics services, a change
2023-08-16 23:57
When is Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz rematch happening? UFC legend opens up about future fight plans
When is Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz rematch happening? UFC legend opens up about future fight plans
Jake Paul said, 'I think the Tommy rematch is going to happen at some point, I put him down on the canvas and lost a split decision'
2023-08-18 17:46
Wide open French Open: Three talking points in women's singles
Wide open French Open: Three talking points in women's singles
Iga Swiatek can become the first back-to-back women's champion at the French Open in 16 years if she can shake...
2023-05-24 09:20
Major 2010s YouTubers announce they're pregnant with second child
Major 2010s YouTubers announce they're pregnant with second child
Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes have announced that they're expecting their second child. The 2010s YouTube power couple announced the news with a sweet video featuring their one-year-old daughter, Ottilie, while holding up a scan photo. Sugg even displayed her blossoming baby bump, while the toddler gave her belly a peck. The 33-year-old revealed she is in her second trimester, and is expecting a little girl in a lengthier YouTube video. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter
2023-07-04 16:57
British tourist among three dead in Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park attack
British tourist among three dead in Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park attack
Ugandan police call it a "cowardly terror attack" in which two tourists and their guide were killed.
2023-10-18 12:26
Pirates score 3 runs in the 10th inning, beat the Cardinals 4-2 and extend win streak to 4 games
Pirates score 3 runs in the 10th inning, beat the Cardinals 4-2 and extend win streak to 4 games
Andrew McCutchen came off the bench and knocked in the go-ahead run on an error in the 10th inning, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates extend their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals
2023-09-02 11:13
Repetitive heading again linked to cognitive impairment, study suggests
Repetitive heading again linked to cognitive impairment, study suggests
The possible link between repetitive heading and cognitive impairment in later life has again been highlighted in new data published on Monday. The University of Nottingham’s FOCUS study, co-funded by the Football Association and the Professional Footballers’ Association, gathered information on heading frequency from 459 retired players aged 45 and over. Players who recalled heading a ball 15 times or more per match or training session were found to be 3.53 times more likely to score below the test threshold in the cognitive status assessment than players who said they headed the ball up to five times, the FOCUS study found. Players who recalled heading a ball six to 15 times were also 2.71 times more likely to score below the test threshold than the lowest-frequency heading group. The study said its findings suggested “repetitive heading during a professional soccer career is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment in later life”. It concluded further study was required to establish the upper threshold for heading frequency to mitigate this risk. The FA has already taken steps to reduce the possible risk posed by repetitive exposure to heading by issuing guidance for players in children’s and adults’ game. Adults at grassroots and professional level are now advised to perform a maximum of 10 ‘higher force’ headers per week in training. As well as restrictions on heading in training for under-18s football, the FA is entering the second season of trialling the complete removal of heading in under-12s football. FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said on the FOCUS Study: “This study is another step in understanding any potential link between neurogenerative disorders and former professional footballers. “Since funding the FIELD study, we have continued to invest in research to gain a greater understanding of the area and potential risk factors. “More research is required to fully understand the issues and we welcome a global approach to do that. “Whilst there is no doubt of the overall benefit to health of playing football, by addressing potential risk factors whilst we continue to invest in medical research, we will ensure that millions can continue to enjoy our national sport.” The FIELD study found in 2019 that footballers were three and a half times more likely to die of neurodegenerative disease compared to age-matched members of the general population. The first part of the FOCUS study, published in June, found 2.8 per cent of retired professional footballers in its study reported medically diagnosed dementia and other neurodegenerative disease compared to 0.9 per cent of controls. This meant former professionals were found to be 3.46 times more likely to have neurodegenerative diseases compared to the control group. The study also showed retired footballers in the study were twice as likely to fall below established thresholds in some dementia testing than the general population. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Leon Taylor hails ‘coming of age’ moment for Team GB’s female divers Cameron Smith has no point to prove defending Open title he won before LIV move An in-depth look at the rapid rise of Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz
2023-07-17 23:00
Nestle goes upmarket with deal for Brazil chocolate maker
Nestle goes upmarket with deal for Brazil chocolate maker
By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -Nestle is buying a majority stake in Brazilian premium chocolate maker Grupo CRM, the Swiss
2023-09-07 16:18
Netflix's 'El Conde' trailer teases a 250-year-old vampire tired of his undead reputation
Netflix's 'El Conde' trailer teases a 250-year-old vampire tired of his undead reputation
From the very first moments of the trailer for El Conde, Pablo Larraín's latest film
2023-08-11 18:18
Businesses embracing generative AI but fear cyberattacks, survey finds
Businesses embracing generative AI but fear cyberattacks, survey finds
Three-fifths of businesses view generative artificial intelligence (AI) as a good opportunity but many fear they are exposed to cyberattacks, research has revealed. Businesses will “not progress” if they do not take risks, as the race to adopt new and emerging technologies heats up, according to accounting giant PwC. Around 37% of firms believe they are highly or extremely exposed to cyber risks, PwC’s survey of more than 3,900 firms around the world found. More leaders who are responsible for managing a firm’s risk said they thought cyber-related threats were a bigger concern than inflation. About a quarter felt that their organisation was very exposed to geopolitical conflict, amid the escalation of conflict in the Middle East. The survey highlights that if organisations don’t take risks, they will not progress Sam Samaratunga, PwC UK's global head of risk services But the survey, which had more than a quarter of responses from companies worth more than five billion US dollars (£4 billion), found that worries over cyberattacks or tech mistakes were not putting firms off transformation. About 60% said they think generative AI is an opportunity for their business rather than a concern. Generative AI, which refers to complex models which can create something completely new based on a vast set of data, has been cutting through into the mainstream with chatbots like ChatGPT. Earlier this month, British bank NatWest revealed it was launching an upgraded chatbot which is powered by the technology to have human-like conversations with customers. Sam Samaratunga, global and UK head of risk services for PwC UK, said: “In a world that is persistently in a state of flux, it is clear that organisations need to transform, with new and emerging technologies playing a critical role in that transformation. “So it is no surprise that cyber and digital risks are top-of-mind in 2023, with those leaders responsible for managing risk ranking cyber higher than inflation. “However, the survey highlights that if organisations don’t take risks, they will not progress.” Read More Young Britons turning to AI chatbots for help with school and work – survey Police to trial use of drones as first responders to emergencies Apple to adopt system to improve texting between iPhones and Android devices ICO seeks permission to appeal against Clearview AI tribunal ruling Users of iPhones can now check bank balance from Wallet app VR tool aims to help rail passengers spot and safely tackle sexual harassment
2023-11-20 08:01