John Tinniswood was born in 1912 in Merseyside, northern England London: The world’s oldest living man, 111-year-old Briton John Tinniswood, said his longevity was “just luck” and there was no special secret to his diet – although his favourite food was fish and chips every Friday. Tinniswood, who has been retired for more than half … Read more
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 35 min: Angeldal – of Manchester City as well as Sweden – cracks a shot from distance. It’s travelling at a rate of knots but flies over. Sweden counter almost immediately when England try to get something going and Asllani, the … Read more
A Conservative MP has revealed that he was targeted in the Westminster sexting scandal and was the MP that first alerted the authorities. Luke Evans said he was messaged in what is suspected to be part of a wider attempt to target MPs. In a video posted on Facebook, Evans said he had been sent … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Crime Get the latest from Brad Hunter straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Apr 05, 2024 • Last updated 19 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Polly Klaas was just 13 when she was … Read more
Treasury yields climbed on Friday after closely watched nonfarm payrolls data for March surged past expectations. The 10-year Treasury yield jumped 6 basis points to 4.371%. The benchmark note on Wednesday briefly touched a new 2024 high of 4.429%. The 2-year Treasury yield was also higher by 8 basis points at 4.719%. Yields and prices … Read more
The mammoth integration of failed bank Credit Suisse into its former rival UBS will act as a “case study,” UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti said Friday, one that will show that big bank mergers should be allowed. “It’s going to be a case study to be evaluated globally, but also particularly in Europe, where eventually the … Read more
US Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman attends a “Fed Listens” event at the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington, DC, on October 4, 2019. Eric Baradat | AFP | Getty Images Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Friday that it’s possible interest rates may have to move higher to control inflation, rather than the cuts her … Read more
A man has died in hospital after a three-vehicle crash on a NSW highway. A semi-trailer crashed with an SUV towing a caravan on the New England Hwy at Wingen — near Scone — about 12.05pm on Thursday, going on to crash into a smaller truck. The man driving the smaller truck, aged in his … Read more
The U.S. labor market surprised economists with its strength once again, adding more than 300,000 jobs in March, with a few key sectors continuing to fuel its growth. Health care and social assistance were the top sector for job gains — a common theme in recent years — adding 81,300 jobs. Government and leisure and … Read more
A McDonald’s crew member prepares french fries in Miami, Florida. Getty Images It’s a timeless question at fast-food counters: Do you want fries with that? Responders continue answering affirmatively at a higher-than-average rate, a top potato supplier indicated. It underscores the resilience of consumer spending, even as inflation pinches pocketbooks and pandemic savings dry up. … Read more
