Five Film Facts: 'Marvel's The Avengers'
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Five fun facts you may not know about the film, but definitely should.
Five fun facts you may not know about the film, but definitely should.
European shipping firms Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are unlikely to get a big boost from soaring freight rates due to the Red Sea crisis in the first quarter, reinforcing worries about overcapacity in the long run. Spot freight rates tripled to almost $3,500 a container after vessels began avoiding the Red Sea due to attacks by Houthi militants, the Freightos Baltic Index showed. That compares to the pandemic peak of $11,137, a time when shippers ordered new vessels in a move that later caused overcapacity, according to Stifel analyst Marc Zeck.
Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said on Wednesday that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is blaming the delay of a Gaza ceasefire agreement on the Palestinian group unfairly. Blinken, meeting Israeli leaders to discuss how to get more aid into Gaza, has repeatedly urged Hamas to accept an offer from Israel that will release hostages and achieve a ceasefire, describing it as "extraordinarily generous".
Kicking off the May bank holiday celebrations early, Dunelm has launched an epic sale with up to 50% off selected picks.
Dozens of people have been arrested in Georgia after police in the capital used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters who rallied outside Parliament to protest a controversial bill which they argue limits media freedom. Georgia's Interior Ministry said 63 people were arrested Tuesday while they took part in a demonstration in Tbilisi. Levan Khabeishvili, an opposition MP, posted a picture of himself on his social media accounts with a bloodied face and heavy bruising.
BBC crime drama Rebus starring Outlander's Richard Rankin has confirmed a release date for May.
The dollar edged towards its highest level this year against a basket of peers and U.S. share futures dipped on Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve policy decision, though trading was thin with many European and Asian markets closed. The latest move higher in the dollar came with after hotter-than-expected first-quarter U.S. employment cost growth on Tuesday, which sent Treasury yields higher and caused markets to further pare bets on Fed rate cuts this year. The Fed is almost certain to hold its benchmark overnight interest rate steady later in the day, but a policy statement issued at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) and Chair Jerome Powell's press conference half an hour later should provide insight into how deeply – if at all – a stretch of three lost months in the inflation battle has affected the likelihood that borrowing costs will fall any time soon.
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Getty ImagesMost people tend to know Netflix best for their explosive docudramas on cults and killers, or for reviving mid TV shows from other networks, or for titillating sex and violence, or even for mind-bending sci-fi. But for the past decade, there is no genre the global streaming giant has thoroughly dominated more than stand-up comedy.If the key to comedy remains timing, then this week’s kickoff of the second Netflix is a Joke Fest acro
The dollar edged towards its highest level this year against a basket of peers and U.S. share futures dipped on Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve policy decision, though trading was thin with many European and Asian markets closed. The latest move higher in the dollar came with after hotter-than-expected first-quarter U.S. employment cost growth on Tuesday, which sent Treasury yields higher and caused markets to further pare bets on Fed rate cuts this year. The Fed is almost certain to hold its benchmark overnight interest rate steady later in the day, but a policy statement issued at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) and Chair Jerome Powell's press conference half an hour later should provide insight into how deeply – if at all – a stretch of three lost months in the inflation battle has affected the likelihood that borrowing costs will fall any time soon.
Irish police have begun clearing the “shanty town” of asylum seekers living in tents outside the International Protection Office in Dublin.
High Street bank has been repeatedly targeted by activists over Israel-Gaza conflict
The former president left many confused with his rambling answer on Fox News.
England captain scored in draw with Real Madrid on Tuesday
‘I grew up in San Francisco in the ’90s. I watched men die,’ Criss said about his experience
The MSCI indexes for emerging market currencies and stocks slipped 0.1% each. Traders were focused on the Fed, which is set to conclude its meeting on Wednesday with a new statement and comments from Chair Jerome Powell that could give a clearer sense of how recent sticky inflation readings have changed expectations for rate cuts this year. "The Fed must respond to three straight month jumps in inflation and probably take a step back in its plans to cut the interest rates this year," said Ipek Ozkardeskaya, senior analyst at Swissquote Bank.
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STORY: New York City police raided Columbia University and arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators late on Tuesday.Groups of helmeted police marched into the elite university’s campus around 9 p.m. to remove a protest camp that the school has tried to dismantle for nearly two weeks.Some of the students had also seized Hamilton Hall, an academic building and a line of officers climbed into the second story using a police vehicle with a ladder.The NYPD released video of the raid on X, with a statement saying the school had requested assistance to 'take back their campus.'Shortly after officers had moved in, Columbia University President Minouche Safik requested that police stay on campus until at least May 17, two days after graduation, saying in a letter it was, 'to maintain order and ensure that encampments are not re-established'.Protesters say they have three demands from Columbia:Divesting from companies supporting Israel’s government, greater transparency in university finances, and amnesty for students and faculty disciplined over the protests.This week, Safik said Columbia would not divest from finances in Israel, but offered to invest in health and education in Gaza and also make Columbia’s holdings more transparent.Hours before the police entered the school, city officials claimed 'external actors' were provoking an escalation of the protests.New York City Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban:"We are seeing the tactics changing in a way that's endangering public safety. These once peaceful protests are being exploited by professional outside agitators and the safety of all students, faculty and staff are now a concern."One student protest leader Mahmoud Khalil has disputed the idea that outsiders led the occupation.Columbia has been the focal point of a wave of protests across the United States.More broadly, the October 7 attack on southern Israel by Hamas militants from Gaza, and the ensuing Israeli offensive on Gaza, have unleashed the biggest surge in American student activism since 2020’s anti-racism protests.Counter-protesters have accused demonstrators of fomenting anti-Jewish hatred.While the pro-Palestinian side say they are being unfairly branded as antisemetic for criticizing Israel’s government.
The Jeffrey Archer Company has struck a deal to localize his literary works into film and TV adaptations with ex-Amazon exec Thomas Drachkovitch and ex-CAA Agent Jason Hafford’s new outfit. Archer’s outfit has teamed up with Dream Bay Entertainment on the deal for the Kane and Abel and Clifton Chronicles author. The 84-year-old author’s literary …
From marshmallows to meatballs, beef jerky and hotdogs — a new study has found how Americans are expressing their creative taste buds when it comes to their salads, along with what the ‘perfect’ salad looks like. A poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, commissioned by BrightFarms and conducted by OnePoll in celebration of National Salad Month, revealed the strangest salad toppings people have used before. Answers included banana, peanut butter, peppermint and popcorn. Aside from the occasional topping oddity, most people gravitate towards the classics for their salads. The best toppings were found to be cheese (42%), tomatoes (37%), bacon (30%), croutons (28%) and cucumbers (27%). To add, the best salad dressings are ranch (50%), Italian (30%) and Caesar (25%).
A female officer injured in the sword attack in Hainault almost lost her hand, Sir Mark Rowley has revealed.