TOKYO – The planning committee for the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday appointed Seiko Hashimoto, Japan’s cabinet minister in charge of the Olympics and race equality, following the resignation of 83-year-old Yoshinoko Yoshiko, who resigned last week in the wake of an international firestorm over sexist remarks. Olympic Olympic medalist in …
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On Thursday, Barclays posted a full-year profit of 3 1.53 billion (2. 2.11 billion) for 2020, down 38% from 2019 but exceeding analyst expectations. The British lender attributed its fourth quarter net profit to 220 million shareholders, despite the UK taking new nationwide lockout measures amid the resurgence of Covid-19. …
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Describing an alleged exchange with the governor that was not previously reported, Democratic Assemblyman Ron Kim told CNN that last week the governor received a call on his cell phone while he was taking a shower at home. “Government Cuomo called me directly on Thursday to threaten my career if …
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Finding where to buy the PS5 remains a difficult task, as shoppers find stock again. The standard 9499 PS5 and 9399 PS5 digital editions are sold in the US, and only sell in moments when the stock drops. However, as retailers get inventory, restocks become more frequent. So be sure …
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Tipperenx Yield of at least 7% in 2 “Strong Buy” dividend stocks Many factors are accumulating in the market picture, and indicate a possible change in the mid-term situation. These include rising commodity prices, especially oil prices, which have rallied recently. Also, the number of jobs in January, which was …
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