Roark Capital Set to Win Bidding for Subway in $9 Billion Deal
Roark Capital Group is poised to win the race to acquire US sandwich chain Subway, people with knowledge
1970-01-01 08:00
Terrifying video shows how long leaders have to act after a nuclear weapons launch
A terrifying video has shown just how little time world leaders have to act in the event that nuclear weapons are launched. In the video, shared by the educational channel Kurzgesagt, a potential scenario of a country launching nuclear weapons is set up, with a commander talking the viewer, from the point of view of a world leader, through what is going on. The commander explained that an enemy had released nuclear weapons primarily targeting military bases and nuclear command centres. Secondary targets include oil refineries, power stations and ports. The commander grimly explained: “Deaths from the blast and burns may be a few million today. It’s morning rush hour and there’s not much to be done for people stuck in traffic.” Radiation effects from the blast, the commander explained, would be dependent on the weather and direction of the wind. Those in populated urban areas would be less able to flee and there would be “dozens of millions of deaths” in just a few weeks. It is explained that the 400 nuclear weapons in silos need to be launched “now” before they are taken out by the enemy warheads. Nuclear-capable bomber planes need to take off within two minutes to stand any chance of getting out of the blast. The horrifying intensity of the nuclear war continues as the commander explains that there is nothing that can be done for civilians and that if the order is not given immediately, the war could be over before they even have a chance to retaliate. Thankfully, the scenario was only fake, but the video ended by explaining that the world has been very close to a similar situation unfolding several times due to mistakes or errors – and that it only takes one person to give the order. In 1955, a Russian radar detected what it thought was a missile launch from a submarine, causing its military to be on high alert. But, it turned out it was actually a scientific rocket studying the auroras. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00
Roundup: Corey Davis Stepping Away; Shohei Ohtani Hurt; Rudy Surrenders
Rudy Giuliani surrenders in Georgia ... ‘Honest Abe’ Jacobs, world’s oldest pro wrestler, dead at 95 ... Prosecutor says 3 men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer wanted to start a civil war ... Wide receiver Corey Davis stepping away from the NFL at 28 ... Shohei Ohtani exits early with arm fatigue ... Jeremy Allen White and new flame Ashley Moore smoke cigarettes ... Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was on plane that crashed, Russian aviation agency says ... Shannon Sharpe Bringing His Club Shay Shay Podcast to The Volume ... Mark Meadows walking quite a tightrope ... Mike Golic and Mike Golic Jr. teaming up for DraftKings show ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Another Trafigura Metals Exec Departs as Pressure on Unit Grows
Trafigura Group’s head of metals business development is leaving, the latest sign of the pressure facing the commodity
1970-01-01 08:00
Nvidia Is Growing Its Way Into a Cheaper Valuation
Investor concerns about Nvidia Corp.’s scorching valuation are being eased every time the chipmaker reports earnings. That’s because
1970-01-01 08:00
Sassy Selena Gomez video has fans convinced she's shading Justin Bieber
A new Selena Gomez TikTok has fans debating whether it's really throwing shade at ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber. In the clip, the singer is miming an iconic Sex and the City moment featuring Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall). "It's over, I told my wife", a male voice can be heard saying, with Gomez miming back: "Who is this?" It's thought it was promoting her new single coming out soon, however, some fans are convinced it was aimed at Justin and Hailey Bieber, who have been caught up in a year of drama. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter
1970-01-01 08:00
Vogue at centre of gender row for naming trans cyclist Emily Bridges as only sportswoman in its list of top 25 ‘powerhouse’ women
Critics are hitting out over Vogue magazine’s decision to name transgender cyclist Emily Bridges as the only sportswoman in its list of the world’s top 25 “powerhouse” women
1970-01-01 08:00
Marketmind: August rescued by Nvidia, bond rally
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan A dire August for world markets
1970-01-01 08:00
TikTok to Moderate Content in Kenya After Petition on Morality
TikTok agreed to moderate content carried on the popular social-media platform in Kenya, the East African nation’s president
1970-01-01 08:00
Google and Microsoft Are Supercharging AI Deepfake Porn
When fans of Kaitlyn Siragusa, a popular 29-year-old internet personality known as Amouranth, want to watch her play
1970-01-01 08:00
Liverpool CEO confirms new timeline for Anfield Road End development
Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan has spoken out on the redevelopment of the Anfield Road End after the project stalled.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pharrell reveals his biggest inspiration for first Louis Vuitton collection is himself
After being bowled over by being offered the job as creative director of Louis Vuitton menswear, Pharrell Wiliams has revealed he was his biggest inspiration when launching his first collection for the luxury fashion house.
1970-01-01 08:00
