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Global growth fears send FTSE 100 to near three-week lows
Date: August 24, 2022
By Johann M Cherian and Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) -UK’s FTSE 100 tumbled to near three-week lows on Wednesday after economic data highlighted growing risks of a recession, while investors braced for hawkish views from central bank policymakers as inflationary pressures remain elevated. The blue-chip FTSE 100 slipped 0.4%, inching down for a third consecutive session....
Sterling holds steady versus the dollar
Date: August 24, 2022
By Tom Wilson and Samuel Indyk (Reuters) – Sterling was steady against the dollar on Wednesday, holding above a 2-1/2 year low touched a day earlier after data added to signs that a recession may be looming in Britain. The pound was flat versus the dollar at $1.1829 by 0840 GMT, after recovering slight losses...
The Empowered Women, The strength of our Society
Date: August 24, 2022
By Donia Youssef, Award-winning Author & film producer, owner of Monster Publishing Ltd, Thomas&Co Property Ltd, Wonder Talent Agency Ltd and www.themonster-series.com When most people think of a strong society, images of powerful men often come to mind. But what about the strength of women? Throughout history, women have been powerful forces for good in...
Young adults with disabilities find community on social media
Date: August 24, 2022
By Sheila Dang (Reuters) – Frustrated by what they felt were misperceptions of people with disabilities, Logan Kelble began posting dance videos on TikTok and bold, colorful fashion and makeup looks on Instagram – often with their feeding tube on full display. Kelble, a 22-year-old living in West Virginia who uses they/them pronouns, said sharing...
British scientists behind key COVID trial launch study to test monkeypox treatment
Date: August 24, 2022
By Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) – The British scientists behind one of the major therapeutic COVID-19 trials have turned their focus to treatments for monkeypox, a viral disease that has been labeled a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). The team from Oxford University behind the so-called RECOVERY trial – which honed...
Rouble steadies near 60 vs dollar, stocks down
Date: August 24, 2022
(This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine) MOSCOW (Reuters) – The rouble eased on Wednesday but still traded near 60 against the dollar as it retained some support from month-end tax payments that prompt export-focused firms to step up conversion of foreign currency, while stock...