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Kyiv reacted to Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions on Friday by announcing a surprise, fast-tracked bid to join the NATO military alliance. Existing members Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro and North Macedonia back the bid.But, tellingly, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg shied away from supporting it, while US security adviser Jake Sullivan said the application should be postponed.Here are five reasons why Ukraine is unlikely to be joining NATO any time soon.1. It risks a wider warBeing at war complicates the picture.  Under Article 5 of NATO’s collective defence agreement, if one member state is attacked all the others…

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A common charger for mobile devices will be introduced in 2024 after members of the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of scrapping alternative charging methods.By the end of 2024, all small and medium-sized portable electronic devices sold in the EU must be equipped with USB-C charging ports. This includes mobile and smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, as well as handheld videogame consoles.It means that under the new rules, consumers will no longer need a different charger for purchases they make, as they will be able to use just a single charger for all their products.”The common charger will finally become…

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A Swiss flag flies over a sign of Credit Suisse in Bern, SwitzerlandFABRICE COFFRINI | AFP | Getty ImagesCredit Suisse shares briefly sank to an all-time low on Monday while credit default swaps hit a record high, as the market’s skittishness about the Swiss bank’s future became abundantly clear.Shares continued to recover on Tuesday from the previous session’s low of 3.60 Swiss francs ($3.64), but were still down more than 53% on the year.The embattled lender is embarking on a massive strategic review under a new CEO following a string of scandals and risk management failures, and will give a…

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading Tuesday.Rivian — Rivian’s stock rallied 9.3% after the electric vehicle maker announced that third-quarter production rose 67% from the second quarter. The company also noted it’s on track to meet its production goals for the year.Poshmark — Poshmark shares rallied 12.1% following news that South Korean internet giant Naver is purchasing the popular online retail site for $17.90 a share, or roughly $1.2 billion in an all-cash deal.Domino’s Pizza — Shares of the quick-service pizza restaurant ticked 3.3% higher in the premarket as UBS upgraded the stock to a buy rating…

A new study suggests that adding weightlifting to aerobic exercise can further reduce the risk of all-cause mortality.The study finds that weightlifting is associated with an additional 9% decrease in the risk of all-cause mortality, while aerobic training alone reduces it by 32%.Weightlifting alone was also associated with a 15% reduced risk of cancer mortality.While the findings show that aerobic training was associated with a 30% lower risk of cancer mortality when meeting guidelines levels, there was no overall additional benefit for weightlifting. According to experts, it’s never too late to get started with weight training to receive the benefits,…

Poland’s choice to buy from South Korea instead of neighbouring European countries shows that it trusts the Asian country more in terms of factors like cost and production schedule, he said. He said South Korea’s defence industry could replicate the success of its other pillar industries, which typically started with heavy state support. According to the Export-Import Bank of Korea, arms exports during the 2017 to 2021 period jumped 177 per cent from that of the 2012 to 2016 period. In 2021, it exported arms worth a record US$7 billion. This year, the Government expects to sell another US$10 billion…

Walk with us!  Sign up for our free Start TODAY newsletter to join the walking club with Al Roker and receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox. Then, join us on the Start TODAY Facebook group for tips and motivation, to connect with others following the plan — and to get real-time advice from trainer Stephanie Mansour!Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle — at every stage of life. And most exercises are easily modifiable for people of ages, even if you’re nursing new or old injuries.For seniors, exercise is crucial as it can improve balance and reduce the risk of falls,…

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