KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade on Monday despite the cautious sentiment following US President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs against BRICS nations if they were to create a rival currency to the greenback. At 8.03 am, the ringgit traded at 4.4400/4500 against…
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California said on Sunday that President-elect Donald Trump “has made it no secret that he has it in for California” as Gov. Gavin Newsom has convened a special legislative session this week to prepare for legal fights in Trump’s upcoming term. Padilla said on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan”…
Oura Smart rings have built-in sensors that monitor the wearer’s heart rate and other health issues Wearable tech – currently dominated by smart watches – is a multi-billion dollar industry with a sharp focus on health tracking. Many premium products claim to accurately track exercise routines, body temperature, heart rate, menstrual cycle and sleep patterns,…
A 91-year-old former sub-postmistress from County Durham, the oldest victim of the Post Office IT scandal, has been offered less than a third of what she’d claimed in compensation. Betty Brown and her husband spent more than £50,000 of their savings to cover the unexpected losses which started as soon as the Horizon computer system…
Getty Images It’s a controversial topic that divides opinion: should people with bigger cars pay more for parking? Cardiff has become the latest council to ponder the question. As part of a public consultation, it’s asking for views on whether residents with larger vehicles should pay more for permits. “We’re consulting on the principle of…
Washington — President Biden announced late Sunday that he signed a pardon for his son Hunter Biden, in a major reversal in the final weeks of his presidency. Mr. Biden repeatedly pledged not to pardon his son, who was convicted in June of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a revolver in 2018 when he…
Do you want to know a quick, easy, and free way to release your stress? Research has found smiling to be beneficial on many levels. It reduces your stress levels, lowers your blood pressure, and boosts your immune system, among other things. Here are 5 benefits of smiling: 1. Mood booster When you’re feeling down,…
The boss of car making giant Stellantis – which owns brands including Chrysler, Vauxhall, Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot – has stepped down with immediate effect. Carlos Tavares’ abrupt exit comes two months after Stellantis issued a profit warning. Last week, the firm also announced plans to close its Vauxhall van making factory in Luton, putting…
The final seats in the Irish general election are expected to be filled later on Monday. Only a small number of seats separate the three major parties with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael best placed to form a coalition government. However, Sinn Féin insists it will still be involved in the coalition talks. Eighty-eight seats…
His Llanelli accent – delivered in soft, hushed tones – and dry wit made him instantly recognisable among viewers. And while many will remember Griffiths for his on-air quips and, earlier, his cautious style of play, he also achieved notable success as a coach after retiring in 1997. He tutored several leading players, including world…
