As thousands of sixth-formers discover their A-level results, many will be disappointed having missed the grades to go to the university of their choice.
Norway's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points (bps) on Thursday, as expected by most economists and said it will likely hike again in September after inflation soared well above forecast. Norges Bank's monetary policy committee raised the sight deposit rate to 1.75% from 1.25%, exceeding its own forecast made in June of a hike to 1.50%. "A markedly higher policy rate is needed to ease the pressures in the Norwegian economy and to bring inflation down towards the target," Governor Ida Wolden Bache said in a statement.
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Uvalde:365 is a continuing ABC News series reported from Uvalde and focused on the Texas community and how it forges on in the shadow of tragedy. When students in Uvalde, Texas, return to school in September, they will have brand new picnic tables where they can sit and gather. Many of their classrooms will be stocked with school supplies ranging from new books to new pens and pencils, all donated by strangers.
Global Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) Market Global Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) Market Dublin, Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Market: Analysis By Component, By Application, By End-User, By Region Size and Trends with Impact of COVID-19 and Forecast up to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global hyper-converged infrastructure market in 2021 was valued at US$8.98 billion. The market is expected to reac
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is about to get a lot greener with the arrival of "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" on Disney+. Tatiana Maslany stars as Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk, who is described in the official show synopsis as "an attorney specializing in superhuman-oriented legal cases" who "must navigate the complicated life of a single, 30-something who also happens to be a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered hulk." The Marvel Studios series' first season consists of nine episodes divided between directors Kat Coiro and Anu Valia with Jessica Gao as head writer.
The 2022 summer transfer window is in full swing, and several Premier League clubs have been busy in the market as they look to strengthen their squads ahead of the 2022/23 season.
FutureLearn.com launched courses from 16 new partners between 1st February – 31st July 2022, the fourth quarter of its financial year. An established global leader in the online learning space, FutureLearn now partners with over 260 universities, brands and government departments, to transform access to education through online, on-demand courses in a wide range of subjects.
Aug. 18—SOUTH BERWICK — Yes, 13 seniors graduated from Marshwood High's 2021 Class A state championship boys' soccer team. And seven of them were starters. But that isn't keeping the Hawks from believing they can be right in the thick of what is annually a deep group of Class A contenders — and maybe even pull off a rare back-to-back state championship. "They definitely are thinking about it," ...
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The head of Germany's energy regulator said on Thursday that the country would almost certainly fail to meet its gas reserve targets in the face of a Russian supply squeeze.
Investors therefore may like to consider the latest note from Bank of America’s Savita Subramanian in which the star analyst describes how “one rule with a perfect track record says the market hasn’t bottomed.” Subramanian, head of U.S. equity and quantitative strategy, says that only 30% of the conditions required for a market bottom are currently triggered following this latest rebound that has taken the S&P 500 (SPX) up 16.6% from its mid-June low. One of these signposts in particular is essential — the Rule of 20.
London-listed stocks have inched lower at the open, as several blue-chip stocks traded ex-dividend.
When Israeli missiles started landing in Gaza in early August, shattering glass and collapsing buildings, Jouman Abdu put on headphones, covered her eyes with a blindfold and stretched on the couch. The latest outbreak of hostilities lasted only a weekend but buttressed the trauma faced by Palestinian children growing up in the densely populated strip in the years since 2007 when Israel and Egypt imposed a blockade, cutting it off from outside, four people, including parents and experts, told Reuters. "If you are a child in or around Gaza and you are 15 years old, in your life you have already gone through five different conflicts," said Lucia Elmi, special representative of UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, in Palestine.
Aug. 18—Maine's two health care heavyweights, MaineHealth and Anthem, have settled a long-running contract dispute that threatened to upend health markets in the state. Patients with Anthem health insurance will continue to receive in-network care at Maine Medical Center in Portland after the state's biggest insurer and largest hospital network signed a two-year contract, according to ...
Vietnamese Cashew Nut Market Vietnamese Cashew Nut Market Dublin, Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Research Report on Vietnam's Cashew Nut Market, 2022-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Cashew nut is one of the important nut species in the global market. Since 2017, Vietnam has become the world's top cashew nut processing center and largest exporter of cashew nuts, accounting for more than 50% of the global processed cashew nut raw materials. According to th
Was the fact that Team Spirit won the epic, 75-minute game two of the finals the biggest reason why PSG.LGD lost? xFreedom gives his take.
GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hollyweed, an emerging cannabis beauty and holistic company, has launched its line of products that may help Americans to keep up with their mental, spiritual, emotional and holistic fitness. Hollyweed has emerged as the leading company that manufactures cannabinoid and hemp products ever since the Californian Government lifted the ban on cannabis. The famous plant advocate and Multimedia artist Zach Fernandez played an essential role in the co
Jason Grant, a former Tobacco sales rep, was hired to be the regional lead for Scotland's Period Dignity group. The hire immediately drew criticism.
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