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Gold vs. Bitcoin: A Soho Forum Debate

Monetary Metals CEO Keith Weiner defends the future of gold against bitcoin podcaster Pierre Rochard.

Reason

Lilian Ngoyi: an heroic South African woman whose story hasn't been fully told

Despite her key role in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, details about Lilian Ngoyi’s life remain sparse. The short paragraphs on her legacy repeat a few well-worn phrases. South Africa’s “mother of the black resistance”, a widow and rumoured lover of Nelson Mandela, and the first woman member…

The Conversation

How the search for the next Dalai Lama is drawing interference from China and what it means for the future of Tibet

The reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is steeped in ancient tradition, but as the current spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism marks his 87th birthday, China is looking to assert its influence.

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The New Federal Gun Law Violates Our Civil Liberties

It is unlikely to stop mass shootings, but it will restrict Second Amendment rights and unjustly send people to prison.

Reason

JetBlue Airways Shares Slide After Missing Q2 Street Expectations

JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ:JBLU) reported a second-quarter FY22 adjusted loss per share of $(0.47) compared to adjusted EPS of $0.60 in 2Q19, missing the consensus of $(0.11). Operating revenue grew 16.1% compared to 1Q19 and +63.1% year-over-year to $2.45 billion, missing the consensus of $2.46 billion. Capacity increased by 2.3% year over three,…

Benzinga

Eucalypts are icons of the Australian landscape, but their family tree is shrouded in mystery

Eucalypts may look ancient, but they took over Australia in a surprisingly short period of time. Here's how they became an evolutionary success story.

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A serial killer who operated in the notorious Texas Killing Fields used his crimes as a bargaining chip to try to save himself

Dozens of murders and disappearances associated with the Texas Killing Fields remain unsolved. But for a handful of families in the area, a serial killer's confession means they finally have answers.

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Siege warfare, polygamy and sacrilege: meet history's most outrageous king, Demetrius the Besieger

Alexander the Great was a successful conqueror, but a poor planner. He died without an acceptable heir to inherit the empire, just a soon-to-be-born baby son, and a half-brother not quite up to the task.

The Conversation

Deconstructing the cult of Winston Churchill: racism, deification and nostalgia for empire

Only one prime minister is honoured with a statue on the grounds of the Australian National University. Despite the university’s name, it is not an Australian. Rather, the stern face of Britain’s war-time prime minister Winston Churchill greets students on the Canberra campus. Although the ANU was founded in 1946,…

The Conversation

Solar storm to hit Earth's magnetic field on July 21

Something is happening to the sun. One of the regions of the solar atmosphere currently exhibiting sunspots caught the attention of observatories on July 11, when there was a sudden increase in ultraviolet and X-ray brightness. The next ones to notice were the amateur radio communities on either side of…

The Conversation

To search for alien life, astronomers will look for clues in the atmospheres of distant planets – and the James Webb Space Telescope just proved it's possible to do so

The ingredients for life are spread throughout the universe. While Earth is the only known place in the universe with life, detecting life beyond Earth is a major goal of modern astronomy and planetary science.

The Conversation

What do molecules look like?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

The Conversation

Three-eyed marine predator's brain preserved in 500-million-year-old fossils

Palaeontologists have uncovered a huge stash of fossils that show a three-eyed monster's ancient brain and nerves — and offer clues about how modern-day insects, spiders and crustaceans evolved.

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Hyundai Motor America Registers 12.9% Sales Decline In June

Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd (OTC:HYMTF) reported a 12.9% Y/Y decrease in U.S. sales to 63,091 units during the month of June. June U.S. retail sales declined 5.5%. June was the highest sales month in 2022. "Hyundai's Q2 retail sales continue to highlight a terrific product mix, and consumer demand for our SUV lineup…

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Mizuho Slashes Price Targets Of Mastercard, Visa Out Of Precaution - Read Why

Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev maintained Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) with a Buy, cut the price target from $435 to $375, maintained Visa Inc (NYSE:V) with a Neutral, and lowered the Price Target from $235 to $215. The revival of the highly lucrative cross-border volumes following the COVID shock to the travel industry remains a significant component of the…

Benzinga

BNP Paribas Exits US Commodities Finance Business: Bloomberg

BNP Paribas (OTC:BNPQY) is set to exit its commodity finance business in the U.S., following previous retreats in other parts of the world, reported Bloomberg. “The decision to exit this business was in line with our approach at EMEA,” the bank stated. “The impact is limited, and BNP Paribas remains deeply committed…

Benzinga

Citigroup Negotiating With Local Bidders For Its Russian Operations: FT

Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) is in talks with local buyers in Russia over a potential sale of its operations in the country, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The bank is in negotiations with privately-owned Russian companies, including Expobank and insurance company Reso-Garantia for the divestiture, the report said.…

Benzinga

Walgreens Posts Fall In Q3 Profit On Opioid Settlement, Lower Pharmacy Sales

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc's (NASDAQ:WBA) Q3 FY22 sales decreased 4.2% Y/Y to $32.6 billion, down 2.8% on a constant currency basis, beating the consensus of $32.06 billion. Adjusted EPS reached $0.96, beating the consensus of $0.92, down 28.9% on a constant currency basis against 93.6% growth a year ago that reflected peak…

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Hyundai, Affiliates Plan To Set Up New Company In US: Reuters

Hyundai Motor Co (OTC:HYMTF) is planning to launch a company along with its two affiliates in the U.S., Reuters reported. Through the move, the company plans to strengthen its presence in the U.S. by exploring business opportunities. In May, Hyundai said it would invest more than $10 billion in the U.S. by…

Benzinga

Ben & Jerry's Disagrees With Unilever Divesting Brand To Israel Local Licensee: FT

Yesterday Unilever plc (NYSE:UL) sold its Ben & Jerry’s business in Israel to Avi Zinger, the current Israel-based licensee. Under the terms of Unilever’s acquisition agreement of Ben & Jerry’s in 2000, Ben & Jerry’s was granted rights to make decisions about its social mission. Still, Unilever reserved primary responsibility for financial and operational…

Benzinga

Read What Telsey Advisory Thinks About Leadership Overhaul At Dollar Tree

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman was a little surprised to see several executives changes all at once at Dollar Tree Inc (NASDAQ:DLTR). The analyst described the changes as a bold move that should help the company recruit new leaders to fill key roles without the need for secrecy and potential ill-will. The discount variety store…

Benzinga

Walmart Continues To Consolidate Metaverse Presence With Latest Acquisition Of Memomi

Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) agreed to acquire Memomi, an augmented reality (AR) optical tech company. The financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. Memomi is a leading technology provider for enhancing virtual optical try-on experiences, helping customers virtually "try on" eyewear in real-time for a seamless, easy, and fun omnichannel experience. Since 2019, Memomi…

Benzinga

Atlantic Equities Upgrades McDonald's For Proving Its Resilience Amid Economic Weakness

Atlantic Equities analyst Edward Lewis upgraded McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price target from $245 to $278. Lewis noted that the quick-service restaurant proves resilient during periods of economic weakness. He saw MCD delivering resilient system growth as, with the renovation of the US store base now essentially complete, the…

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Volkswagen CFO Reasons Why It Seeks To Pursue Porsche IPO Amid Market Volatility

Volkswagen AG (OTC:VWAGY) continues to strive for an initial public offering (IPO) for Porsche in the fourth quarter amid market volatility, Reuters reports. "We are optimistic we can pursue this project in the fourth quarter," CFO Arno Antlitz said at the Reuters Automotive Europe conference in Munich. "Porsche would gain entrepreneurial freedom, we can…

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Japanese Semiconductor Firm Bonds With India's Tata Motors For Advanced Chip Solutions

Renesas Electronics Corp (OTC:RNECY), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, collaborated with Tata Motors Ltd (NYSE:TTM) and Tejas Networks Ltd. (Tejas), both Tata Group companies. The partnership builds on their longstanding relationship as technology and business partners. Also Read: More Trouble For Semiconductor Industry's Revival as Japanese Chipmakers See Engineers Shortage Renesas, with deep…

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