17Jul/24

FutureGrail Presents “Patek Philippe: Eternal Icons” Thematic Auction

July 17, 2024LifestyleAntiquorum, Auction, Auction catalog, Dubai, Geneva, Horology, Luxury brands, Patek, Patek Philippe, Singaporeadmin

Get ready for an unforgettable event! FutureGrail, a premier auction house and museum for rare timepieces, proudly announces its upcoming online auction, “Patek Philippe: Eternal Icons.” This remarkable auction will feature an extraordinary catalogue of over 50 rare and vintage Patek Philippe timepieces, carefully curated by world-renowned experts. The online auction will take place from 1st September to 14th September 2024, with previews in Singapore, Geneva, and Dubai. The complete auction catalogue will be available online by 1st August 2024. Read more

Wirex and Visa Expand Partnership to Drive Web3 Payment Adoption

July 16, 2024FinanceCredit cards, Currency, European Economic Area, european economic area (eea), Financial District, Financial District, San Francisco, San Francisco, Travel visa, United Kingdom, Visa Inc., Web3admin

Wirex, the leading Web3 money app, and Visa, a world leader in digital payments, are thrilled to announce a partnership to further the use of digital currencies in the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA). Read more

How being shot might affect Donald Trump’s mental health – and that of millions of others

July 16, 2024PoliticsAdverse childhood experiences, Anxiety disorders, Counseling, Creative Commons, Donald Trump, Judith Herman, Post-traumatic growth, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Psychological trauma, Ronald Reagan, Simon McCarthy-Jones, Soviet Union, Stress-related disorders, Transgenerational trauma, Trauma-informed care, Treatments for PTSD, United Statesadmin

Simon McCarthy-Jones, Trinity College Dublin

After the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his Pennsylvania campaign rally, there is much speculation about how this will affect the 2024 US election. However, no one is yet asking how these events may affect Trump himself.

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Will Joe Biden step down? An expert Q&A

July 8, 2024PoliticsAbigail Disney, Chicago, Creative Commons, Dafydd Townley, Damon Lindelof, disney, Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign, Gavin Newsom, George Stephanopoulos, Gretchen Whitmer, Hubert Humphrey, Joe Biden, Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden 2024 presidential campaign, John F Kennedy, Josh Shapiro, Kamala Harris, Lloyd Doggett, Lyndon Johnson, Mexico, Michelle Obama, Nancy Pelosi, New York, Rachael Jolley, Richard Nixon, Trump, United States, Vietnam, Whitney Tilson, YOUGOVadmin

Dafydd Townley, University of Portsmouth

Joe Biden’s extremely weak performance at the CNN TV debate last week, has prompted senior figures in the Democrat party to question whether he is fit enough to stand for the upcoming presidential election. Former speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said it was reasonable to ask: “Is this an episode or is this a condition?”

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05Jul/24

UK election: Tory downfall is democracy rectifying its mistakes

July 5, 2024PoliticsBoris Johnson, Brexit, Conservative Party, Creative Commons, Jeremy Corbyn, Keir Starmer, Kwasi Kwarteng, Labour Party, Labour Party leadership of Keir Starmer, Liz Truss, Nigel Farage, Politics of the United Kingdom, Premiership of Boris Johnson, Premiership of Theresa May, Red wall, Rishi Sunak, Scottish Labour, Stephen Barber, United Kingdom, United Kingdom general electionadmin

Stephen Barber, University of East London

Democracies are no better than other forms of government at avoiding catastrophic mistakes. But they are much more effective at rectifying them. While the 2024 British general election might have seemed a long time coming, as the country meandered from one failure to the next, the utter scale of defeat for the Conservatives is testament to the ability of a democratic system to reject, reverse and renew.

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29Jun/24

Election 2024: these are the races to watch

June 29, 2024PoliticsBellwether, Blaenau Gwent, Boris Johnson, Boston and Skegness, Cannock Chase, Creative Commons, Dan Carden, Douglas Carswell, Humphrey Southall, Independent politician, John Hayes, London, Monmouth, Nigel Farage, Oliver Heath, Peter Law, Red wall, Richard Taylor, Scottish Labour, Senedd constituencies and electoral regions, Senedd electoral regions, SHUTTERSTOCK, Tony Blair, UK Independence Party, United Kingdom, Wales, Welsh Labouradmin

Oliver Heath, Royal Holloway University of London and Humphrey Southall, University of Portsmouth

As the country gears up for the election, all eyes are on the bellwether constituencies that historically reflect the broader national mood.

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17Jun/24

INSTACART MAKES YOUTUBE ADS SHOPPABLE FOR CPG BRANDS

June 17, 2024Innovation.google, Advertising, Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy, Embedded, Instacart, Kalam-Kalam Langit, Online grocers, YouTubeadmin

Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), the leading online grocery platform in North America, today announced that it is extending its first-party retail media data to YouTube, driving even more shoppable reach for its advertisers. Select brand partners will be able to inspire and convert consumers watching YouTube directly to purchase for same-day delivery. The new capability builds on Instacart’s successful Instacart-powered Google Shopping Ads collaboration announced earlier this year. Continue reading

16Jun/24

Queenie is a rejection of the ‘strong Black woman’ stereotype – and a celebration of ‘messy’ quarter life

June 16, 2024TelevisionBernardine Evaristo, Black British history, Black British people, Black women, Bridget Jones, British Jamaicans, Candice Carty-Williams, Carty, Carty-Williams, Creative Commons, Destiny Ekaragha, Dionne Brown, Jenni Ramone, Queenie, Roxane Gay, Strong black womanadmin

Jenni Ramone, Nottingham Trent University

Reviews of Channel 4’s new sitcom, Queenie, are divided. The good reviews have praised the show’s authenticity, while the negative ones have called it “crude” and “bland”. Having watched the show, I wonder if the real problem is that reviewers have expected the show to deliver on every count – and they want a heroine who represents the “strong Black woman”.

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15Jun/24

Scotland’s reputation for fine whisky

June 15, 2024TravelBlended malt whisky, Economy of Scotland, Grain whisky, Malt whisky, New world whisky, Outline of whisky, Scotch whisky, Scotland, Scottish malt whisky, Whiskyadmin

June 14, 2024 /Lifestyle/ –Scotland’s reputation for fine whisky stems from a perfect blend of factors: ideal natural resources, a long history of distillation, and unique regulations. Here’s a breakdown of why Scotland excels in this area:

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11Jun/24

ICANN SELECTS NEXT PRESIDENT AND CEO

June 11, 2024InternetCountry Code Names Supporting Organization, Domain Name System, ICANN, Internet Assigned Numbers Authority, Internet in the United States, Kurt Erik, Kurtis, Lindqvist, Non-profit organizations based in California, United States Department of Commerceadmin

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Board of Directors has selected Kurt Erik “Kurtis” Lindqvist as the next ICANN President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Lindqvist is an industry leader who brings more than 30 years of experience in the business development of Internet Service Providers and worldwide network carriers, and deep experience in the ICANN community. Lindqvist will officially assume the role on December 5, 2024. Continue reading