By Lacey Pfalz From TravelPulse What is the nature of a summer vacation? What separates it from the vacations of other seasons—from the escapes from bad winter weather or the high-energy getaways of spring break? I’ve been considering this question for a while now, as the spring flowers finish their short blooming period and the…
Manuka Honey: The Honey With the Most Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
Honey not only adds sweetness to food and drinks but also offers a wide range of health benefits. In particular, Manuka honey stands out due to its potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Manuka honey is predominantly found in New Zealand and Australia, where bees gather nectar from the Manuka tree to produce this distinctive honey….
Muslim Mayor Who Apologised For Raising Pride Flag Steps Down
A Muslim mayor who apologised for attending a Pride event as it contradicted his religious beliefs, has stood down. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Keighley councillor Mohammed Nazam said he had also resigned from the Conservative party with “immediate effect.” Writing on Facebook, Nazam said: “A few days ago I attended the flag raising…
MPs Will Investigate House of Lords Membership, Size, Effectiveness
A cross-party group of MPs has launched an inquiry into the membership of the House of Lords, its size, and the role of peers. The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) will look into how the appointments of peers are carried out and whether the system as a whole can be more effective. In…
Waterlogged Barrel Planter
Q: I bought a half-barrel to use as a planter. It does not have drainage holes. Besides the regular watering I do for the plants, we have had more rain than usual. Now the barrel is at least half full of water. The plants are starting to drown. I don’t want to drill holes in…
Dollar Firm Ahead of Powell Testimony, Sterling Falls After Inflation Data
SINGAPORE/LONDON—The dollar was firmer on Wednesday leading into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s appearance before Congress, where he is expected to strike a hawkish tone, while sterling slipped after hotter-than-expected British inflation data. The annual pace of British consumer price gains was steady at 8.7 percent in May, against hopes it had cooled since April….
Oil Holds Steady Ahead of Powell’s Congressional Testimony
LONDON—Oil prices stabilised on Wednesday ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony later in the day and as data showing British inflation remained sticky raised the possibility of a hawkish Bank of England policy decision this week. Brent futures were flat at $75.90 a barrel by 0929 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate…
Stocks Uneasy in Case Powell Embraces His Inner Hawk
June 21, 2023
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SYDNEY/LONDON—Stocks slipped on Wednesday on negative news including a lack of new stimulus from Beijing, bearish British inflation data, and a further slump in European real estate, as markets await direction from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The world’s most powerful central banker faces lawmakers in two days of testimony and is sure to be…
Former Virginia State Sen. Glen Sturtevant Projected to Defeat Amanda Chase in Republican Primary
Former Virginia state Sen. Glen Sturtevant is projected to narrowly defeat incumbent state Sen. Amanda Chase and challenger Tina Ramirez in the GOP Virginia state senate primary for the District 12 seat on June 20. The Associated Press called the race in favor of Sturtevant at around 8:55 p.m. ET. According to the state Department of Elections,…
IN-DEPTH: Beijing Used Blinken Visit as ‘Great Propaganda Coup’, Analysts Say
June 21, 2023
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to China gave Beijing the perfect opportunity to stage a propaganda coup while bringing little benefit to America, according to analysts. The two-day trip—marking the first such visit by a U.S. top diplomat in five years—ended on June 19 with Blinken holding talks with Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang,…
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