From 2004: Julia Child, the French Chef for a Jell-O Nation, Dies at 91
She was a towering figure on the culinary front for more than 40 years, turning the art of French cooking into prime-time television entertainment. Source link
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‘Indians been good actors’: Why US ‘agreed to let’ India resume buying Russian oil temporarily
The United States has given “permission” to India to buy Russian oil already stranded at sea issuing a temporary waiver aimed at stabilising global oil supplies amid disruptions caused by the escalating conflict in West Asia.US treasury secretary Scott Bessent referred to India as a “very good actor” for previously complying with Washington’s request to…
From 1973: Mrs. Marjorie Merriweather Post Is Dead at 86
The owner of General Foods Corporation, she was a generous philanthropist whose great wealth also allowed her to entertain lavishly and live regally. Source link
Emirates NBD bank waives fees for cash withdrawals from other ATMs across UAE, GCC as Iran and US–Israel war fears grow
Banking relief for UAE and Gulf amid Iran–US–Israel crisis: Emirates NBD Bank removes ATM cash withdrawal charges In a move aimed at easing financial access during a turbulent period in the Gulf, Emirates NBD has announced that it will temporarily waive ATM withdrawal fees at other banks’ machines across the UAE and the wider GCC….
Trump Aides Remain Bullish Despite Rising Unemployment and Gas Prices
The president’s economic advisers insist that any signs of strains are temporary, as they look to sell the president’s agenda entering the midterms. Source link
Dalal Street Blues: Sensex falls 1,100 points, closes below 79,000 after 10 months
MUMBAI: Deteriorating geopolitical situation in West Asia and market conditions across the globe pulled sensex down by nearly 1,100 points on Friday. The index closed below the 79K mark for the first time since April 2025. Banks led the slide as foreign funds sold, dealers said.Sensex started the session on a weak note, down about…
Crude oil price surge: Brent crosses $90 as escalating Middle East war rattles energy markets
Global oil prices surged on Friday as the conflict in West Asia intensified, pushing benchmark crude above the $90 mark amid fears of further supply disruptions.The Brent North Sea crude, the international oil benchmark, rose more than 5% to $90.25 per barrel, its highest level since April 2024, AFP reported.The US benchmark West Texas Intermediate…
Iran Attacks and Mideast Flights: How Safe Is Air Travel?
Drone and missile attacks have caused high anxiety across the region, but experts say the danger to commercial airliners is “fairly remote.” Source link
Politico owner Axel Springer to buy UK’s Telegraph in £575 million deal pending regulatory approval
FILE -The Daily Telegraph newspaper with the front page of French President Emanuel Macron is seen at a supermarket in London, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File) German media conglomerate Axel Springer announced Friday that it was purchasing the UK’s Telegraph Media Group for £575 million, in a proposed deal subject to approval by…