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Council of Europe blasts Slovakia over new broadcasting and NGO laws

EurActiv 

Slovakia’s new draft law reforming public broadcaster RTVS and a new draft law on NGOs raise concerns, according to Michael O’Flaherty, the Council of Europe’s commissioner for human rights. This prompts Slovak Deputy Prime Minister Peter Kmec to pledge his government will look into revising the proposed legislation.

Best aggressive hybrid mutual funds to invest in May 2024

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

As per Sebi norms, these schemes must invest 65-80% in stocks, and 20-35% in debt. This mixed portfolio helps to deal with the market volatility better. When the equity market is in turmoil, the debt part of the portfolio softens the blow. This helps new investors to continue with their investments without worrying too much about volatility.

Incumbent Brandon Scott prevails in Baltimore mayor’s race primary

Times Union 

Incumbent Brandon Scott has beat out his main challenger in Baltimore’s Democratic primary for mayor. He prevailed Tuesday against former Mayor Sheila Dixon, whose time in office was cut short in 2010 after she took a plea deal for misappropriating gift cards meant for poor families. Scott is now considered a prohibitive favorite in the general election in the heavily Democratic city. Scott has been the face of Baltimore in the immediate aftermath of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.... Читать дальше...

Tofu shops in Japan at crossroads amid rising costs

The Japan Times 

Tofu, a staple known for its stable affordability, is facing challenges in Japan, with shops across the country feeling the squeeze from surging prices for soybeans, the bean curd's primary ingredient, as well as escalating electricity and gas bills.

UN condoles death of ex-Indian Army officer in Gaza, believes vehicle struck by Israeli tank

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The United Nations has expressed condolences and apologised to India over the killing of former Indian Army officer Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale in Gaza. The attack is believed to be shots from an Israeli tank. The UN has set up a fact-finding panel to investigate the incident, with Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq confirming Kale as the "first international casualty" in Gaza for the world body.

Sport last Week, Part 2/4

Avax.news 

Jaime Munguia lands a left to Canelo Alvarez in a super middleweight title fight Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Photo by John Locher/AP Photo)

Meloni-Schlein planned TV showdown sparks backlash

EurActiv 

Italian Prime Minister and Fratelli d’Italia leader Giorgia Meloni and Socialist Party leader Elly Schlein are to face off in a much-anticipated TV debate, but the decision has drawn criticism from analysts and other leaders who are trying to get it cancelled, saying it raises questions of fair play and clashes with the debate on the candidates for European Commission president.

Rapid steps needed for Britain to compete in green industrial revolution - IPPR says - Sky News

Top Stories (uk) - Google News (com) 

  1. Rapid steps needed for Britain to compete in green industrial revolution - IPPR says  Sky News
  2. UK has competitive edge on a third of green products, thinktank finds  The Guardian
  3. UK must harness its advantage in green industries to reach net zero, report says  The Mirror
  4. UK urged to act quickly to lead the green industrial revolution  Open Access Government
  5. UK Holds Competitive Edge in Green Products, IPPR Report Finds  Business MattersBusiness Matters

Destroyer of Worlds

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Film: Oppenheimer
Format: DVD from Cortland Public Library on basement television.

I don’t think anyone was surprised when Oppenheimer cleaned up at the most recent Oscars ceremony. I hadn’t seen the film until today and I would have picked it to win more than the seven it did. Christopher Nolan was due to win an Oscar, as the best working director without one in the minds of many people (although I’d pick either David Fincher or Greta Gerwig). But it was Nolan’s year and nothing was going ...