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A five pound commemorative crown piece coin featuring the head of King Charles III held by an employee of the Royal Mint in London, UK, on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesLONDON — The first coin featuring King Charles III was unveiled Friday and is set to be in public usage before the end of the year.The 50 pence coin shows a likeness of the British king created by British sculptor Martin Jennings, who said it was his smallest-ever work.King Charles is facing left on the coin, in keeping with a tradition that sees each successive monarch…

Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank (ECB) president addresses a news conference following the ECB’s monetary policy meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, September 8, 2022. Kai Pfaffenbach | ReutersEuro zone inflation hit a new record high of 10% in September, Eurostat data showed on Friday, up from 9.1% in August and above consensus projections of 9.7%.The reading also showed price increases broadening out from volatile food and energy prices into nearly all segments of the 19-member bloc’s economy.Energy prices rose 40.8% year-on-year, up from 38.6% in August, followed by food, alcohol and tobacco at 11.8%, up from 10.6% last month.However, core inflation, which…

Medical history, lifestyle, and genetics all play an important role in how quickly a person ages. Recently, researchers have found that a person’s mental health is also a factor in their risk for accelerated aging. According to researchers, certain psychological issues — such as hopelessness, unhappiness, and loneliness — increase a person’s biological age more than smoking.Aging is a natural life process that everyone experiences.However, the process is not always the same for everyone. Factors such as your medical history, lifestyle, and genetics can play an important role in what happens to your mind and body as you get older.…

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s government has refused permission for jailed pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to be represented by a British lawyer at his upcoming national security trial, a court heard Friday (Sep 30). Lai and a group of executives from the now-shuttered Apple Daily newspaper are being prosecuted for “colluding with foreign forces”, an offence under a new security law China imposed on Hong Kong to stamp out dissent. Lawyers from common law jurisdictions are able to work within Hong Kong’s legal system, particularly for cases where their specific expertise may be required. On Friday, High Court judge Alex Lee…

Jessica Simpson is speaking out about how the endless criticism of her weight has affected her. In a recent sit-down interview with “Extra,” journalist Terri Seymour asked the actor if she has gotten used to constant interest in her weight. “Oh, gosh, no,” she replied. “Would any woman?”She then recalled receiving advice from a Hollywood icon when she made her acting debut in the 2005 comedy “The Dukes of Hazzard.”“Lynda Carter warned me on the set of ‘Dukes of Hazzard,’” she shared. “She was like, ‘I will always be Wonder Woman and compared to Wonder Woman, and that’s what you’re doing here…

Kylie Jenner in custom SchiaparelliPhoto: Getty ImagesToday, Kylie Jenner attended the Schiaparelli spring 2023 presentation in quite the bombshell look. The social media star, her hair swept up in a towering updo, opted for a custom royal blue stretch velvet strapless dress with diving décolletage. Around her neck, she wore a velvet ribbon choker with an anatomical heart pendant in black enamel adorned with rhinestones. Call it Jenner’s Disney villain era: incredibly sensual and severe. The look is a far cry from Jenner’s standard get-ups. Sure, we’ve seen the cosmetics founder opt for body-skimming gowns but this look felt more alternatively…

Shiba inu (SHIB) has risen by 1% in the past 24 hours, reaching $0.00001123. This modest rise comes on the back of a similar movement for the cryptocurrency market as a whole, with prices correcting upwards a little after arguably excessive pessimism earlier in the week.The current SHIB price represents a 3% jump in the last seven days, with the altcoin down by 8% in the past month. However, with SHIB’s technical indicators signalling that it’s oversold and undervalued, there’s every chance that its movement this morning could be the beginning of a fresh rally.Shiba Inu Price PredictionIn contrast to…

The portrait of King Charles III that will feature on British coins has been unveiled by the Royal Mint, the official maker of UK coins. The image, which will first appear on commemorative £5 and 50 pence coins to honor the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II, was designed by British sculptor Martin Jennings and approved by the monarch, according to a statement from the Royal Mint. In line with tradition, the King’s portrait will face to the left, the opposite direction to his mother’s. The Latin inscription surrounding the portrait reads: “• CHARLES III • D • G…

Asian markets are careening toward their worst month since the Covid pandemic began, hit by a mighty US dollar and rising global recession fears. The MSCI Asia ex-Japan Index — which captures 10 major markets across Asia, excluding Japan — has fallen 12.8% so far this month, on track to post the biggest drop since March 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic had wreaked havoc on global markets. The index is also set to end the third quarter down nearly 14%. Among major stock markets, Hong Kong and South Korea have had the worst month so far, down 14% and 12%…

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