Salman Rushdie Warns Freedom of Speech Faces Assault Amid London Honour Salman Rushdie Receives Liberatum Cultural Honour and Speaks on Free Speech By Hanna Rantala Freedom of Speech Under Threat LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) – Novelist Salman Rushdie says freedom of speech is under “real assault” around the world. The Indian-born British-American author was awarded…
After losing roughly $1 trillion in market value in less than two months, Nvidia Corp’s stock is the cheapest it’s been since before the AI boom kicked off and sent the shares into the stratosphere. The chipmaker’s graphics processing units, or GPUs, still dominate the artificial intelligence data center market. But the stock has tumbled…
Mumbai: India’s holdings of US Treasuries fell to $181 billion in April, the lowest level in nearly six years, data from the US Federal Reserve showed. A reduction in US debt was offset in part by an increase in bullion stockpiles, reflecting India’s portfolio diversification strategy for foreign assets. New Delhi’s holding of US Treasuries…
The third vessel in Royal Caribbean’s massive Icon Class lineup, Legend of the Seas, has officially made its July 2026 debut in the Mediterranean. The budget to build it exceeded $2 billion, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing — and after seeing it, I understand why. It’s home to an expansive theater, rock…
Jeans maker raises its full-year outlook for the second straight time, but shares fall after hours
Key takeaway: For the third time in a little over five years, Business First has acquired a nonbank firm that serves other community banks. Supporting data: Business First’s two consulting units, Smith Shellnut Wilson and Waterstone LSP, generated nearly $8 million in revenue in 2025. Expert quote: “Joining forces allows us to deepen our capabilities…
Avamore Capital has provided a £2.18m ground-up development facility for a nine-flat residential scheme, despite the borrower having no previous construction or development experience. The transaction, arranged through broker Arose Finance, involved several challenges including the site’s location adjacent to a railway line, which required compliance with a Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA). The scheme…
This morning I filed an amicus brief in support of the mandamus petition filed regarding the New Jersey bankruptcy court’s venue decision in the Multi-Color Corporation’s chapter 11. It’s no secret that New Jersey has become on of the favored forum-shopping venues for large chapter 11 cases. It’s still not the premier filing venue, but…
Business banking is a little different from consumer banking. Our master list of the best online banks around is surprisingly short on business checking accounts with no monthly maintenance fees, minimum balance requirements, or monthly transaction limits. Also, most business bank accounts impose transaction limits and demand hefty minimum balances to waive high monthly maintenance…
FIFA’s Infantino Faces IOC Ethics Complaint Over Alleged Trump Support FIFA President Gianni Infantino Under Scrutiny for Political Neutrality By Rohith Nair Background of the Complaint MIAMI, July 8 (Reuters) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino could face an investigation by the International Olympic Committee after a rights group announced plans on Wednesday to file a…