Friday, November 1, 2024

#usa - How violent could the US election get? Times Radio

1 November 2024

As polling day approaches, fears are growing that the result will not be accepted by the losing side. The potential consequences range from election denialism to violence, and even civil war. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times.

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#investment #finance - Money Undercover: Is the Election Keeping Money on the Sidelines? Bloomberg Television

1 November 2024

Sarah Samuels, a partner at NEP Seeds, a firm advising institutions, highlights the challenges and opportunities in today's private markets.

She emphasizes that public markets alone won't meet institutional return targets, and a CIO mindset is crucial to navigate the current landscape.

She discusses with Lisa Abramowicz on "Bloomberg Markets". -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets

#Israel #Gaza - More than one million children in Gaza need mental health support, says UN | BBC News

1 November 2024

The United Nations have said children in Gaza are "paying the price for a war they did not start", adding that more one million will need mental health support. According to Unicef - the United Nations children’s agency -14,000 children have been reportedly killed in the war with Israel. Many children have been displaced after their families followed Israeli orders to flee certain areas.


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#F1 - What Happens On The Pit Wall At An F1 Race? | Behind The Charge: Oracle Red Bull Racing

1 November 2024

Often heard on the radio, Behind The Charge joins the members of Oracle Red Bull Racing that sit on top of the pit wall during Qualifying and the Race, with unseen footage from the Team's weekend at the 2024 Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix. Instagram |   / redbullracing   TikTok |   / redbullracing   Facebook |   / redbullracing   X |   / redbullracing  


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#Spain #storm #floods - Spain floods death toll rises as rescuers continue search for survivors | BBC News

1 November 2024

At least 158 ​​people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in generations as rescuers battle odds to find survivors.

"Right now the most important thing is to save as many lives as possible," Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told victims in a visit to affected communities.

But in some of the towns worst-hit in Tuesday night's floods, people were left to the task of recovering bodies from the mud and wreckage. "We all know someone who has died," said pharmacist Miguel Guerrilla, standing outside his chemist shop which has been covered in thick mud.

Questions have been asked over whether disaster management services issued warnings too late.


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Ukraine - South Korea ready to step up for Ukraine as Putin's North Korea problem grows | Robert Fox: Times Radio

1 November 2024

"It's worrying that Russia is now firmly behind Kim Jong Un. They are fearful of military exercises that could lead to open hostilities between North and South." North Korea's deployment of troops to Ukraine could push South Korea to step up support for Ukraine, Robert Fox

#usa - ‘We are Americans’: Jennifer Lopez addresses Puerto Rican comments at Trump rally: CNN

1 November 2024

Jennifer Lopez joined Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Nevada and addressed offensive comments made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe during a rally for Donald Trump.


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Thursday, October 31, 2024

#F1 - Will Ferrari win the constructors' title this year? The Inside Line

31 October 2024

Ferrari heads south to São Paulo, Brazil, on a huge high, having passed rival Red Bull for second in the all-important constructors’ standings - an unthinkable feat just a few months ago. It’s a return to form for the Scuderia, which began the 2024 season as Red Bull’s closest rival and took seven podiums from the opening eight races, including wins in Australia and Monaco.

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