As US and European sanctions make life increasingly difficult for Russian businesses, one Chinese bank claims it has seen a surge in requests from Russian firms trying to open new bank accounts, according to an anonymous source Quote: d by Reuters. It’s the latest example of a phenomenon first described […]
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Amari Cooper: Dallas Cowboys set to release four-time Pro Bowl WR
INDIANAPOLIS — The Amari Cooper era launched suddenly when the Cowboys dealt a first-round draft pick to acquire the wide receiver at the October 2018 trade deadline.Three and a half years later, its end could loom near.The Cowboys are trending toward releasing the four-time Pro Bowler before his $20 million […]
The Great Return: Companies Are Calling Their Workers Back to the Office as COVID-19 Fades | Economy | US News
A businessman carries a briefcase while walking in Kendall Square, Jan.25, 2022, in Cambridge, Mass.(Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe/Getty Images) After grappling with the Great Resignation and the Great Retirement, the workplace is now facing the Great Return. [ REPORT: Out of Office: Indefinitely ] Led by the giants of the […]
What is a Russian oligarch? Here’s what to know as the U.S. rolls out sanctions – CBS News
The U.S.Justice Department has created a task force to go after the assets of Russian oligarchs , with the Biden administration vowing to seize their yachts , luxury apartments and private jets.But what are oligarchs? And how is their wealth connected to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ? What is a […]
Ukraine: 3,000 Americans Have Volunteered to Fight Russian Invaders
Ukrainian Army soldiers pose for a photo as they gather to celebrate a Day of Unity in Odessa, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb.16, 2022.Emilio Morenatti/AP Ukrainian officials say 3,000 Americans have applied to join a new international legion in the fight against Russia.Several hundred volunteers have already arrived in Ukraine, according to […]
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich will sell Chelsea soccer club and donate proceeds to victims in Ukraine – CBS News
As Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich announced Wednesday he is selling the Chelsea soccer club.Abramovich said the sale will “not be fast-tracked but will follow due process,” and that the net proceeds will go to victims in Ukraine. “This has never been about business nor money […]
Russian firms are scrambling to open Chinese bank accounts in response to sanctions: report
A worker at a Chinese state bank in Moscow told Reuters that up to 300 Russian firms had enquired about new accounts.Russian companies are accepting the yuan, as sanctions isolate it from the international economy.China has maintained it will not impose sanctions against Russia.Get a daily selection of our top […]
NFL: COVID testing ending for league
INDIANAPOLIS — The NFL’s fight against COVID-19 has come to an end.In an announcement this week via memo to teams, the league declared an end to COVID testing for the 2022 season. The decision was reached in conjunction with the NFL Players Association, coming weeks after prospective draft picks and […]
NZ Herald audience numbers continue to climb, readership up 5.6 per cent – NZ Herald
The New Zealand Herald’s journalism continues to be Kiwis’ go-to news destination in a time when trusted, quality reporting is needed more than ever. The latest news readership insights from Nielsen show New Zealand Media and Entertainment’s (NZME) flagships across print, digital and radio are reaching 2.7 million Kiwis, and […]
Crypto ‘superpower?’ India’s young investors prefer bitcoin to gold and ‘boring’ stocks
New Delhi (CNN Business) Indian businesswoman Swati Daga first bought bitcoin in 2017, when the cryptocurrency was trading well under $3,000.Her decision to invest in digital currencies was met with wariness by her family, she recalls. “The elders in my family told me not to throw my money away,” said […]