Mexico's Cemex sees slight profit on price hikes, strong peso
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY Mexican cement maker Cemex on Thursday posted a slight rise in second-quarter net
2023-07-27 18:20
Here's how Olivia Dunne keeps calm even after receiving harsh criticism: 'I don't want to say F you'
Olivia Dunne said, 'To see a woman winning, people sometimes have a lot to say, your success and love for what you do will outshine any of that'
2023-07-27 18:17
Australia has won the toss and will bowl first in the final Ashes test against England
Australia has won the toss for the first time this series and opted to bowl in the fifth and final Ashes test against England
2023-07-27 18:16
Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics
Ukraine has signaled it will no longer bar its athletes from competing against Russians who are taking part in sporting events as “neutral athletes."
2023-07-27 18:15
What are the charges against Taylor Schabusiness? Wisconsin woman found guilty of strangling and dismembering Shad Thyrion
Taylor Schabusiness brutally butchered Shad Thyrion in a meth-fueled rendezvous in February 2022
2023-07-27 17:58
Who are Eddie and Kelli Timanus? 'Jeopardy!'s first blind contestant met his wife over shared admiration for trivia game show
Eddie and Kelli Timanus' heartwarming love story was recently shared by Buzzy Cohen on his 'This is Jeopardy' podcast
2023-07-27 17:57
Does Post Malone have a drug problem? Rapper says habitual use of mushrooms 'affected his short term memory'
Even though he acknowledged that he 'like[d]' the mushrooms, he takes less of them since they 'affected my short term memory'
2023-07-27 17:57
Singapore Airlines profit nearly doubles on robust travel demand
(Reuters) -Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) reported a record first-quarter net profit on Thursday, nearly doubling, boosted by strong demand for
2023-07-27 17:56
'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings declares contestant's answer incorrect over simple grammatical mistake
It is unclear on what grounds a contestant's answer can be declared incorrect due to a tiny grammatical mistake
2023-07-27 17:56
Declan Rice says he ‘feels at home’ at Arsenal as he explains reasons for transfer
Declan Rice has said he “feels so happy” to be at Arsenal, as he settles into Mikel Arteta’s squad. The England midfielder has also insisted he will take his £105 million price tag in his stride, having joined from London rivals West Ham earlier this month. “So far I’ve only been here 10 days... but I feel so happy here, I feel at home,” Rice said. “I don’t feel like the new person at all. We’re only in pre-season, the season hasn’t started yet and I’ve got this feel-good factor. That’s the reason I joined Arsenal.”
2023-07-27 17:55
Wildfires in Portugal: Is it safe to travel to Lisbon and Cascais right now?
As wildfires rage across Sicily and Greece, Portugal is the latest Mediterranean country to be hit. A fire broke out on 26 July near the popular coastal holiday spot of Cascais, just 30km west of capital city Lisbon. The blaze started at 5pm in part of the Sintra-Cascais natural park, with strong winds fanning the flames and quickening the spread. Local residents chipped in to help the hundreds of Portuguese firefighters sent to tackle the fires, with some attempting to protect their homes and villages with buckets of water and hosepipes. “The fear now is that it will get to the houses,” local resident Ines Figueiredo told Reuters. “We try to help as much as we can with buckets (of water) ... but it’s not worth much.” Planes were also dispatched to waterbomb the blaze before night fell, alongside more than 600 firefighters. Winds of of up to 60km/h were the biggest obstacle to putting out the fire, according to the mayor of Cascais, Carlos Carreiras. A number of local residents have been evacuated as a precaution. If you’re booked to travel to Portugal, is it still safe to go? And what are your rights if you cancel a holiday? Here’s what we know. Where is affected by the wildfires? So far, the fire is contained to Sintra-Cascais natural park; it hasn’t spread as far as the resort of Cascais, popular with holidaymakers for its beaches and vibrant marina. Some villages within the vicinity of the park have been affected, with nine firefighters and four civilians so far treated for minor injuries and some residents evacuated. Elsewhere, smaller blazes have been reported in the north and centre of Portugal, one of which is near the second city of Porto. The highest level of alert for rural fire danger has been issued for several regions, including holidaymakers’ favourite, Faro in the Algarve. Is it safe to travel to Portugal? So far, the one major blaze has yet to impact on any areas that tourists are likely to visit. Unlike the Greek island of Rhodes, where a number of holidaymakers have had to be evacuated from the worst-affected areas, Portugal’s wildfires won’t affect the overwhelming majority of visitors. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) advice on Portugal has not been updated to reflect the latest fires; its standard advice reads: “Forest fires can occur anywhere in Portugal. Risk of fires is higher when the weather is hot and dry. Fires have become more common due to drought and high temperatures. “Forest fires are highly dangerous and unpredictable. The Portuguese authorities may evacuate areas and close roads for safety reasons. You should: familiarise yourself with local safety and emergency procedures follow the advice of the Portuguese authorities call the emergency services on 112 if you see a wildfire “Starting a forest fire, even if it is by accident, is illegal in Portugal.” No holidays to Portugal appear to have been cancelled by travel companies at this time. Can I cancel my holiday to Portugal? Cancelling a holiday to Portugal based on the currently very small risk of fire impacting the trip would very likely lead to you losing any money paid so far. While most tour operators are offering customers due to travel to fire-affected parts of Rhodes the option of cancelling and rebooking, the same is not true of Portugal, where the blaze is yet to affect tourist areas. If you’ve booked travel and accommodation separately, rebooking flights in many cases costs as much as buying a whole new ticket. Cancellation costs incurred also won’t be covered by your travel insurance in the vast majority of cases, as the FCDO has not issued an advisory against all “non-essential” travel to Portugal. Read More More than two million expected to head overseas for summer getaway despite heatwave 8 best cities and towns in Portugal to visit on your next holiday Best beaches and seaside holidays in Europe 2023 ‘I cannot hold the pee’: Woman caught urinating on plane cabin floor How to spot a hidden camera in your Airbnb Tourists flying into Greece inferno reveal why they refuse to cancel holiday
2023-07-27 17:53
Analysis-Investors manoeuvre, warily, for long-shot BOJ policy move
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO From a rising yen to debt market derivatives, market signals reveal how investors are
2023-07-27 17:52
