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Written by Peter Hoskins & Nick Edserbusiness reporterApril 15, 2024, 03:09 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoimage source, Getty Imagesimage caption, Iran is the world's 7th largest oil producerOil prices fell in early Asian trading following Iranian retaliatory attacks on Israel over the weekend.Brent crude, the main benchmark for international oil prices, fell as of Monday morning but was still trading near $90 a barrel.Prices are already rising on hopes of Iranian action, with Brent crude nearing a six-month high last week.Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant said the conflict with Iran is “not over yet.”“Obviously, the oil market is not seeing the…
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) received the National Association of Systems of Higher Education (NASH) Scaling for Change Award for developing the nation's first state-wide scholarships for displaced populations. did. Dr. Jason E. Lane (left), President and Chief System Officer of the National Association of Systems of Higher Education (NASH), speaks to Lee Nimocks, Executive Vice President and Director, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). The staff who presented the Scaling for Change Award, Provost Dr. Aaron Thompson and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Melissa Bell. (Photo from CPE) CPE President Dr. Aaron Thompson said the Kentucky…
The decision not to use standardized test scores in college applications will go down as one of the greatest follies in higher education history, and institutions are beginning to realize this. For decades, the SAT or ACT has been a non-negotiable part of the college application process. However, the situation changed completely in 2020 when tests were canceled due to the novel coronavirus and universities decided to shift to a test-based admissions process. However, as the pandemic receded, many institutions, including elite schools such as Harvard, Yale, and MIT, chose to continue operating with a test-optional admissions model rather than…
NEW YORK — Tamara de Lempicka is a Polish artist born into a privileged Jewish family in Warsaw. She married a handsome lawyer she rescued from prison during the Russian Revolution, and they both fled to the West, eventually settling in Paris. There, Lempicka used her formidable skills as a painter to develop a successful career as an artist, socialite, and glamorous resident of the interwar period.”History sucks,” says Tamara, played by Eden Espinosa in the new musical “Lempicka.” “But so am I.”The authors of “Lempicka” (book, lyrics and concept by Carson Kreitzer, music by Matt Gould) cast the title…
24/04/13 Ali Williams and her sister Dani Williams shared a story with coach Mark Moschella after dinner. Photo credit: JD Cavrich 2024 Hall of Famers Mark Moschella, Ali Williams, Rachel Gehret, Artie Fink Jr. and Tom at the Blair County Sports Hall of Fame's 20th Annual Induction Dinner Saturday night at the Blair County Convention Center. -Each of the five members of Turcetta passionately praised their family. The friends, teammates, and coaches who helped them reach the pinnacle of their athletics careers. Another common theme expressed by each inductee was the great relationship and appreciation each…
Vogue Business is pleased to announce the launch of our newest podcast series, 'The Future of Shopping', powered by Worldpay. This podcast is part of “The Future of Shopping,” a new editorial package that predicts how the retail industry will shape over the next decade. Click here to read more.The era of online disruption has given way to an era of uncertainty and disruption in the luxury retail industry. In the future of shopping, vogue business The editors uncover what's next for e-commerce, social commerce and Web3, what's coming to malls and high streets, and how consumer behavior will change.The…
On Sunday night, Will Smith made a surprise appearance on stage with J. Balvin, wearing a full-body “Men in Black” suit and sunglasses to perform the title song from the 1997 film. The appearance was short but memorable, capping off a UFO-themed set with Balvin's black-suited dancers as Smith pulled out the film's famous memory-erasing device, the Neuralizer. It ended with him being dragged away. But Balvin returned with another song, energetically belting out a frenetic version of his hit “In Da Ghetto” with a group of dancers dressed in comically stereotypical alien costumes with green eyes and large black…
A recent survey by KPMG revealed that investor sentiment appears to be on the mend after a turbulent year for the crypto market. The survey was conducted among approximately 2,400 individual crypto investors in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and highlights changes in investment behavior and attitudes in the DACH region. New optimism and caution The survey results revealed that investments in crypto assets are on the rise, with 54% of respondents allocating more than 20% of their total investments to digital assets. Many investors, especially those who dedicate more than 50% of their assets to cryptocurrencies, are committed to the…
The Community Foundation of Tompkins County, Cayuga Health, Ithaca and the YMCA of Tompkins County are pleased to announce the launch of a groundbreaking health and wellness collaboration aimed at promoting community health and removing barriers associated with health care access. I am very happy. Titled “Let's Walk,” this innovative initiative connects health professionals and community members in a unique program designed to prioritize holistic health and build stronger, healthier communities. Masu. “'Let's Walk' is more than just a wellness program; it's an innovative approach to health care that emphasizes community engagement, accessibility, and inclusivity. Participants will have the opportunity…
Statement by ECW Secretary General Yasmin Sherif on the first anniversary of hostilities sudan new york, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Disputes in sudan It is one of the worst countries in the world today, with millions of children and adolescents bearing the brunt both inside and outside its borders. sudan. As we mark the first anniversary of the conflict, sudanECW calls on world leaders to invest in education.As we mark the first anniversary of this brutal conflict, we call on world leaders to ensure that all girls and boys affected by conflict have access to quality, lifesaving education. Their…