Just before the G7 leaders met at Elmau Castle in Bavaria, last week, their counterparts from the five BRICS countries held an online summit under the Chinese Presidency. Russia had been discussed as a threat at the G7 gathering but was a key participant in the latter. Long gone are …
Read More »Global economy in worst shape since WWII — IMF
The global economy is facing “its biggest test since the Second World War”, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund said at the start of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Kristalina Georgieva said the conflict in Ukraine has “compounded the Covid-19 pandemic – a crisis upon a crisis …
Read More »The pro-Nazi US official who helped shape post-war Germany
McCloy is an enormously significant figure in 20th century US history – as well as his war role, he went on to serve as World Bank president, US high commissioner for Germany, Council on Foreign Relations chair, and adviser to all presidents from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Ronald Reagan. That …
Read More »‘It could have a different shape potentially’: Musk mocks Bezos’ phallic rocket after dismissing rival’s complaint
At the Code Conference on Tuesday, journalist Kara Swisher asked Musk about the complaints over competing satellite-based internet plans that Bezos’ Blue Origin filed to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) against SpaceX. “I think he should put more energy in getting to orbit than lawsuits,” Musk replied, drawing loud laugher …
Read More »‘I’ve never been in such good shape’: Miesha Tate shows off killer body ahead of UFC comeback (PHOTOS)
Known as ‘Cupcake’, Tate uploaded visual proof of remarkable progress to her 2 million followers on Instagram. Taking a selfie in the bathroom, it shows Tate with a ripped six-pack which is even more impressive considering she only gave birth to her second child, son Naxton, just over a year …
Read More »‘In good shape but inappropriate’: Canadian MP scolded for walking around NAKED during official session
“Perhaps remind the members, especially the male members, that suits and ties are called for,” MP Claude Debellefeuille of the Bloc-Quebecois said on Wednesday, raising a point of order. She was referring to her colleague William Amos of the ruling Liberal party, who was captured on the stream inside his …
Read More »Rolling Stone will publish ‘thought leaders’ to ‘shape the future of the culture’… if they pay thousands
According to a report by the Guardian, based on emails sent out by Rolling Stone, those who pass a vetting process can get themselves a byline for a $1,500 annual fee, plus $500 upfront. This “fee-based” program will allow those willing to fork over the cash to “position themselves as …
Read More »Created a material with magnetic shape memory
Researchers from the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and ETH Zurich have developed a new material which holds shape when it is placed in a magnetic field. It is a composite material consisting of two components. Unlike the previous materials with shape memory, it is composed of polymer and drops of …
Read More »How to bring your body in shape
Each of us wants to always be in perfect physical shape. Thus, in the wish list does not include spending all your free time for long workouts in gyms. And because many the question arises: How to bring your body in order for the shortest time in the most convenient …
Read More »Ashley Graham showed curvy shape in revealing bodysuit
The star posed for the new York artist.The most famous plus-size model in the world, American Ashley Graham starred in a new photo shoot for the latest issue of the magazine the Last Magazine. 31-year-old star posed for a new York artist and photographer Cass bird, who has created a …
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