Wednesday, December 11, 2024

#NATO - Why the 2% of GDP Spending Goal May Need to Rise: Bloomberg

11 December 2024

NATO plans to set new targets for members to produce more weapon systems, including tanks and planes. This may require raising the alliance’s defense spending goal to as much as 3% of gross domestic product, according to officials familiar with the matter. NATO currently asks allies to spend 2% of GDP. 

Bloomberg's Andrea Palasciano reports.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

#F1 - LATEST F1 NEWS | Verstappen in Rwanda, Cadillac F1 update, Ben Sulayem doubles down, and more.

10 December 2024

  • Verstappen to work in Rwanda
  • Lowdon named as Cadillac boss
  • FIA President doubles down
  • Ferrari believe in Hamilton
  • Sainz knew why he was out
  • Triple headers good for Merc
  • China signs new F1 deal
  • Dutch Grand Prix to end
  • Ecclestone to sell F1 cars
  • Sargeant goes to sportscars


#USA - Suspect charged in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC: CBS New York

10 December 2024

Police believe 26-year-old Luigi Mangione fled the Big Apple after gunning down Thompson on Dec. 4 and then traveled across Pennsylvania before being arrested on unrelated charges on Monday in Altoona. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports. Story: https://www.wfsb.com/2024/12/09/man-b...

#Spain - Criminal gangs exploiting the olive oil crisis in Spain | DW Documentary

3 December 2024

Spanish farmer Antonio Basa is has to guard his olive grove at night. Heat-related crop failures have driven the price of olive oil sky high and now, professional gangs are stealing the lucrative fruit. Spain is the world’s largest producer of olive oil. Antonio Basa rubs his tired eyes after a night patrolling his fields. "By day, we’re working hard in the groves and by night, we’re back out there making sure our olives aren’t stolen - it’s so frustrating,” he says. The thieves are getting bolder and harvesting many tons of olives every night. The olive shortage is making crops more valuable as extreme drought reduced the 2022 and 2023 harvests by around half. José Medina from Zafra was the victim of four break-ins last year. Olive oil valued at 80,000 Euros was stolen from his warehouse. Insurers won’t pay out, forcing José to the brink of bankruptcy. He’s also angered by the slow progress of the investigation into the crime. José has long given up hope that the perpetrators will ever be brought to justice. Fran Camorra from the Guardia Civil understands the frustration. He’s a member of the force’s nature protection unit "Seprona” and estimates that justice is served in no more than 10 percent of cases like these, although his department now patrols olive groves itself with motorbikes, drones, and thermal imaging cameras. But it’s not possible to monitor all the groves in Spain. Antonio Basa is seriously considering giving up. After all, on the back of two extreme droughts, thieves are now threatening his livelihood. #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs

Deoleo

Deoleo, S.A. engages in the production, transformation, and sale of vegetable oils, and other food and agricultural products in Spain, Italy, the United States, and internationally. The company offers olive oil; markets seed oils, table olives, vinegars, and sauces; and purchases and sells, imports, exports, processes, prepares, and markets rice, and other food and agricultural products. It offers its products under the Azalea, Bertolli, Carapelli, Carbonell, Dolcemio, Elosol, Elosua, Figaro, Friol, Giglio Oro, happyday, Hojiblanca, KOIPE, KOIPE SOL, Louit, Lupi, Maya, SAN GIORGIO, SASSO, and Sublime brands. Deoleo, S.A. was incorporated in 1955 and is headquartered in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain. Deoleo, S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Cvc Capital Partners Vi Limited.

www.deoleo.com

#Spain - 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving: Spain Speaks

9 December 2024

Are you thinking of moving to Spain? In this video, I'm sharing seven essential things I wish I had known before making the move. From the realities of expat living to navigating Spanish bureaucracy, I'm sharing my honest experiences and tips to help you prepare for your own adventure living in Spain.

Whether you're moving to Spain from the USA or another country, this video is packed with valuable insights to help you make the most of your time in this beautiful country. From the best places to live in Spain to the cost of living, I am covering it all.

So if you're considering moving to Spain, be sure to watch until the end to avoid the mistakes I made and make your transition as smooth as possible.


 Franco: Spain’s Most Feared Leader | Full Docuseries (3:25:54)

#music Taylor - Why Not Me (Official Lyric Video 2024) - Vocal Vibrations

8 December 2024

Why Not Me Official By Emma Taylor

#songs #taylorswift #justinbieber

#Israel - First sitting Israeli PM facing criminal charges: How are Israelis reacting? | DW News

10 December 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to take the witness stand shortly, for his first appearance in his corruption trial.

Ahead of today's proceedings, demonstrators protested outside the Tel Aviv court where the trial is taking place. Netanyahu arrived at a packed courtroom where he is facing charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three cases. #netanyahu #israel #corruption

#F1 - PETRONAS Reunites Lewis Hamilton With His Iconic Mercedes F1 Cars: Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team

10 December 2024

"There's so many happy memories. It just reminds me of the best period of time in my life." An epic farewell for PETRONAS and Lewis Hamilton - reuniting him with some of his iconic Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team race cars at Silverstone 💚

#F1 #MercedesAMGF1 #LewisHamilton


2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Sunday " Strong end for the team as 2024 season comes to a close" Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS

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