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Faarea Masud and Karen HogganBusiness reportersHouse of Commons via PA MediaPictures of a weepy Rachel Reeves dominated the newspaper front pages and TV news after her tearful appearance at Prime Minister’s Questions earlier this week.The markets were spooked so much by her emotional appearance that the cost of government borrowing immediately jumped and the pound took a dive.The sight of most of us crying in the workplace is unlikely to move financial markets, but does it matter if you do? Does it show weakness, or strength, or simply that you’re in touch with your emotions?Anecdotally, it’s not unusual to have…

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Nithiin-starrer sees decent footfalls in Hyderabad and Vijayawada on opening day. The Telugu action-drama ‘Thammudu’, starring Nithiin in the lead, kicked off its theatrical run on July 4 with an estimated Rs 2 crore net collection across India.Occupancy holds in key citiesAccording to the Sacnilk website, the film recorded an overall 19.91% occupancy for its Telugu 2D shows on Day 1. Hyderabad led the chart with 23.25% overall occupancy, thanks to a strong morning crowd and a consistent turnout through night shows.Chennai, though outside the film’s primary belt, saw a respectable 19.5% occupancy. Bengaluru remained soft, ending…

By Scott Cooper, updated July 4, 2025 In a bold move that signals its ongoing ambition to stay at the forefront of Web3 innovation, BNB Smart Chain (BSC) has rolled out its latest protocol upgrade — the Maxwell hard fork. As of mid-2025, this hard fork has officially reduced block times on the network, significantly improving speed, responsiveness, and scalability for decentralized applications (dApps). But what does this mean in practice for developers, investors, and the rapidly expanding DeFi ecosystem on BSC? Let’s explore the details — and what lies ahead. What Is the Maxwell Hard Fork? The Maxwell hard…

On a day when bowlers dominated and the match hung in tense balance, Pat Cummins lit up the second Test between Australia and West Indies with one of the most breathtaking caught-and-bowled dismissals in recent memory. The Australian captain’s stunning effort to remove Keacy Carty was described by commentators as “an athletic effort of the highest class” and will surely be replayed for years to come.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!It happened in a flash. Cummins bowled a good length delivery that jagged back into Carty, who prodded forward with bat away from pad. The ball…

In the euphoria of landing a new job, it’s easy to let your guard down and rush to accept an offer. But beneath the congratulatory emails and HR pleasantries lies a document that can define your professional, financial, and even mental well-being — the offer letter. A hasty signature could mean overlooking red flags, committing to unclear terms, or missing out on better opportunities. Here’s an expertly curated checklist to scrutinise before you put pen to paper.Role clarity: Beyond the job titleA designation like “Associate Consultant” or “Product Specialist” may sound fancy, but it can conceal a multitude of roles.…

As the adoption of stablecoins slowly takes over, stewardship and proper regulation become a priority to maintain economic harmony. Bank of England (BOE) Governor Andrew Bailey seems to think the same. Bailey has cautioned that the adoption of digital currencies, including stablecoins, could upset the economic applecart if proper regulation isn’t implemented. Per remarks given during his speech at the Andrew Crockett Memorial Lecture on 3 July 2025, the nature of reserve currency has evolved. The monetary world has moved on from the earlier definition of a reserve currency as a fixed monetary anchor to an increasing reliance on secure,…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage US Spot Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) are nearing $50 billion in cumulative net inflows after resuming their positive flows streak with $1 billion inflows over the last 2 days. Data from Farside Investors shows the cumulative net inflows for the ETFs stands at $49.622 billion. This is after the funds’ multi-day inflow streak was interrupted with $342.2 million outflows on July 1. Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Over $1 Billion Inflows In 2 Days Following the outflows on July 1, the funds quickly resumed their trend at full…

Potential Signal:I am a buyer of this pair at the 1.3670 level, with a stop loss at the 1.3570 level, aiming for the 1.3790 level and a symbol “consolidation play.”The British pound has fallen pretty significantly during the trading session on Thursday after the Non-Farm Payroll number came out quite shockingly high and therefore send the US dollar higher in general. The expected 111,000 jobs was nowhere near the actual 145,000 jobs for last month, so we started to see people running into the US dollar, or perhaps more likely than not, cover shorts against that currency. Nonetheless, we did…

By Isa Rivera, Military ERG Lead, Coursera On Independence Day, we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy — and we’re proud to support U.S. service members and military spouses with job-relevant skills to help build their futures. As a leader of Coursera’s Military Employee Resource Group (ERG) and a member of a military family, I’m especially proud of our work supporting military organizations through our social impact program, which provides free learning to over 100 nonprofits.  Today, I want to highlight our collaboration with the United Services Organization (USO), a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening service members that offers free access to…

Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Actor and Quentin Tarantino Collaborator, Dead at 67Hollywood is saying goodbye to Julian McMahon. The actor, who was known for roles in TV series including Nip/Tuck, Charmed and FBI: Most Wanted, died July 2 at Florida home, his wife Kelly McMahon confirmed to Deadline. He was 56. “With an open heart,” Kelly said in a statement July 4, “I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer.” Kelly went on to describe her late husband, whom she wed in 2014, as…