
Cyberattack Hits US Lab Contractor, Nuclear Waste Site
A contractor for US national laboratories and a radioactive waste storage site managed by the Department of Energy
2023-06-16 23:19

Anchorage, BlackRock Hire Adviser as SBB Battle Heats Up
A group of investors holding more than €1 billion ($1.09 billion) of SBB bonds have hired an adviser
2023-06-16 23:17

US Consumer Year-Ahead Inflation Expectations Lowest Since 2021
US short-term inflation expectations fell in early June to a more than two-year low, helping drive consumer sentiment
2023-06-16 22:59

Heather Mack: Bali 'suitcase murder' suspect pleads guilty
Heather Mack faces nearly 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to having helped kill her mother.
2023-06-16 22:54

Michael Jordan reaches agreement to sell majority stake in NBA's Charlotte Hornets
Michael Jordan has reached an agreement to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, it was announced Friday.
2023-06-16 22:53

Working From Home Becomes a Once-a-Week Perk for Some Office Goers
A small but growing list of big-name companies like BlackRock Inc., Walt Disney Co. and Chipotle Mexican Grill
2023-06-16 22:47

Adobe Gains After Raising Forecasts on AI Features Roll-Out
Adobe Inc. shares gained after the company raised its full-year revenue and profit outlooks on optimism that generative
2023-06-16 22:16

Equal prize money at men’s and women’s World Cups is a must, says FIFPRO
Equal prize money at the 2026 and 2027 men’s and women’s World Cups has to happen “no matter what”, according to world players’ union FIFPRO. Gianni Infantino, the president of football’s global governing body FIFA which organises the tournaments, said in March it was his ambition for there to be equal prize money after this summer’s Women’s World Cup. He has said sponsors and broadcasters must play their part in helping to achieve that, something FIFPRO general secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffmann agrees with. Qatar." data-source="FIFA"> However, Baer-Hoffmann insisted on Friday that equal prize money must not just be a goal – it was essential. “It is not wrong from FIFA to actually call all the other economic contributors to the tournament to the table,” he said. “You can say whatever you want about how footballing institutions have probably massively under-invested in the game and have not done enough to develop it. “At the same time, so have many other stakeholders, whether they are broadcasters or sponsors. “So while we think this prize money equalisation has to happen in 26-27 no matter what, we also are looking to work with FIFA to make sure that the economics of this tournament continue to develop because it shouldn’t just be a prize money equalisation on the back of a political commitment.” Infantino had been especially critical of broadcasters in some of the big European markets, including the United Kingdom, for offering a tiny fraction of the money they had put forward for the 2022 men’s finals compared to this summer’s women’s tournament. However, a deal for the tournament to be screened on the BBC and ITV was announced earlier this week. FIFA has confirmed a record prize money pot will be distributed for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand, with 270,000 US dollars (around £216,000) earmarked for each member of the winning squad. Every player involved in the tournament is guaranteed to receive at least 30,000 US dollars (just over £24,000), at a time when the average salary in the women’s game worldwide is 14,000 US dollars (£11,000), according to last year’s FIFA benchmarking report. World players’ union FIFPRO has praised FIFA “for listening to the voice of players” on the issue of pay, and for ensuring equal conditions in terms of training facilities and transport for players at this summer’s finals compared to the men’s tournament in Qatar late last year. A group of 150 players from 25 national teams – including players from England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland – had written to FIFA in October last year calling for equal conditions and for a guarantee that at least 30 per cent of prize money would be allocated to players. Previously, there was no requirement for national associations to distribute a minimum amount of World Cup prize money to participating players. The overall performance-based fund for the finals is 110million US dollars (£88.1m), more than three times what was on offer at the 2019 World Cup in France, with the players sharing more than 44 per cent of that between them. FIFPRO said on Friday that the money earmarked for players would go into designated accounts audited by FIFA to ensure it got to them. There remain issues globally regarding the conditions for players, with the Jamaican squad publishing a statement on Thursday criticising their country’s federation for how it has resourced and handled the team’s World Cup preparations. Their complaints include a failure to pay agreed compensation or provide sufficient resources for team preparation in some areas, including food, training and travel. Sarah Gregorius, FIFPRO’s director of global policy and strategic relations for women’s football described the plight of the Reggae Girlz as “completely unacceptable”. FIFPRO also confirmed FIFA had presented its proposed approach regarding armbands to a players’ group at a meeting on Thursday. A group of seven European nations were threatened with sporting sanctions starting with a yellow card for their captains if rainbow-coloured ‘OneLove’ armbands were worn at the men’s World Cup in Qatar last year. Discussions are ongoing with other stakeholders on the issue, with the Football Association understood to be in almost daily written contact with FIFA regarding this topic. Baer-Hoffmann said feedback from the players’ group would be passed to FIFA in due course. Infantino said in March that all sides had learned lessons from what happened in Qatar and was confident “a solution” would be agreed for the Women’s World Cup. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Kim Huybrechts and Dimitri Van den Bergh put on united front after ‘differences’ Zak Crawley sets the tone for England before Australia hit back in Ashes WRU criticised for ‘serious failure of governance’ over misconduct allegations
2023-06-16 21:50

NBA rumors: Dillon Brooks landing spot, Pelicans fire Zion favorite, Paul wants to stay in Phoenix
The offseason doesn't officially open for two weeks but NBA rumors are flying, including about Zion Williamson, Chris Paul and Dillon Brooks.NBA rumors: Pelicans part ways with Zion's favorite assistant coachAccording to Shams Charania, the Pelicans are parting ways with Teresa Weather...
2023-06-16 21:50

Biggest Crypto Stablecoin Tether Was Once Backed by Chinese Securities
Tether Holdings Ltd. once counted securities issued by Chinese companies among the reserves backing its USDT stablecoin, the
2023-06-16 21:27

No Czech rate hike this year, but outlook for cuts shifts to Q4: Reuters poll
By Jason Hovet PRAGUE The Czech National Bank is likely to opt against hiking interest rates further but
2023-06-16 21:23

Fed’s Waller Says Fears Over a Few Banks Should Not Alter Policy
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said it’s not clear that recent banking strains will lead to significantly tighter
2023-06-16 21:22