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Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the government will do “everything in [its] power” to protect people in the UK from the knock-on economic effects of the conflict between Iran and Israel.She would not “take anything off the table” in response to the threat of rising energy costs, she told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme. The global oil price rose sharply on Friday following the initial attacks by Israel and Iran’s subsequent response.A rise in the cost of oil pushes up petrol and diesel prices and can fuel inflation more broadly.Following Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, oil…

Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd., a pan Asian gold project development company, recently announced a major strategic shift. It plans to convert future revenues from its gold mining projects into bitcoin and adopt bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.  “By adopting a ‘gold plus a digital gold’ strategy, it offers the Company an opportunity to turn the page and look to the future and seek to attract a new type of shareholder,” said the Executive Director and CEO of Bluebird Aidan Bishop. “Under the leadership of a new CEO, once identified, it is my sincere hope that Bluebird will finally realise…

Yasmin Rufo & Alex TaylorCulture reporterGetty ImagesSir David Beckham and wife Lady Beckham with son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola PeltzThe anointment of Sir David Beckham is a moment of establishment recognition three decades in the making. But as the former footballer was conferred his knighthood on Friday, reports of family drama threatened to overshadow the milestone.Known for his precision on and off the pitch, Sir David has spent decades carefully curating his family’s public image.This year is one of celebration for the former England captain – turning 50 at the helm of an estimated £500m empire.But for the past…

Unmukt Chand smashes quickfire fifty for Shah Rukh Khan’s team Unmukt Chand made an impressive start in the Major League Cricket (MLC) season, scoring a half-century for the Los Angeles Knight Riders, co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan. Playing at number 3, the former India U-19 World Cup-winning captain scored 53 runs off 32 balls with a strike rate of 165.62. His innings included 4 sixes and 4 fours.Despite Chand’s performance, LA Knight Riders fell short by 32 runs while chasing a target of 220. Andre Russell was dismissed for zero, while Sunil Narine, who typically opens for Kolkata Knight Riders…

In the quiet scientific corridors of Los Alamos, New Mexico—home to some of the world’s top physicists—Alexandr Wang was born into brilliance. His parents, both Chinese immigrants and nuclear physicists at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, were no strangers to pushing boundaries. But no one could have predicted that their son, a teenager with a curious mind and a fascination for data, would one day become one of the youngest billionaires steering the future of artificial intelligence.Wang’s story isn’t one of tradition—it’s one of bold decisions, sharp intellect, and a relentless pursuit of innovation.A leap from MIT to Silicon ValleyBefore…

In the latest Africa crypto news, Binance praises Kenya’s crypto regulation progress but warns against heavy taxes. Meanwhile, VALR is partnering with MoonPay to expand access to more fiat currencies. Nigeria jails nine Chinese crypto scammers for one year. A Binance executive has praised Kenya’s progress in regulating crypto but warned against punitive taxation. In South Africa, the leading crypto exchange, VALR, has partnered with MoonPay, a crypto payments provider, to improve global payment integration. Meanwhile, Nigeria has jailed nine Chinese nationals for perpetrating crypto scams within the country. Let’s explore these crypto stories from the African continent this week:…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! Meta has invested $14.3 billion into Scale AI, a company that provides labeled data used to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This deal, announced on June 12, gives Meta a 49% ownership stake in Scale AI and values the company at more than $29 billion.Rather than buying the company outright, Meta chose to become a large minority investor, which helps Scale AI remain independent and may reduce the risk of increased scrutiny from regulators. Did you know? Want to get smarter & wealthier with crypto? Subscribe – We publish new crypto explainer…

The euro rallied a bit during the trading week, breaking above the 1.16 level, but we have given back some of the gains after the Israeli airstrikes on the Iranian regime. This of course has people running toward safety currency such as the US dollar, so it does make sense that we have seen hesitation. However, earlier in the week we had seen quite a bit of bullish pressure, so one would have to assume that there is at least some demand out there for the euro. I suspect the next couple of weeks will be very violent but may…

Creating Learning Experiences That Take CX To The Next Level Dealing with high turnover, onboarding seasonal staff quickly, and keeping up with compliance are just a few of the challenges the hospitality industry must contend with. This guide shows you how to overcome them and prepare your teams for high-pressure environments through eLearning. It features real-world examples and experienced insights on how to maximize ROI, empower your employees, and elevate hospitality excellence with the right L&D solution. eBook ReleaseElevating Hospitality Excellence: Solving Training And Development Challenges Through eLearning This guide is aimed at showing you why and how you should…

Josh Duhamel isn’t asking for much this Father’s Day. In fact, the Las Vegas alum—who shares sons Axl Jack Duhamel, 11, with ex-wife Fergie and Shepherd Lawrence Duhamel, 17 months, with wife Audra Mari—wants nothing more than to spend some quality time with his boys. “We’ll be out at the cabin,” Josh told E! News’ Francesca Amiker in an exclusive interview. “I just hope to be with them all day. That’s the main thing.” The chance to bond with his kids is especially important for the 52-year-old given his demanding work schedule. “The hardest part is trying to balance everything,…