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The billionaire brothers who co-own the Asda supermarket chain borrowed tens of millions of euros interest-free from their petrol station empire EG Group to buy two private jets. Mohsin and Zuber Issa took out €39mn in unsecured loans in 2018 from the business they co-own with the private equity group TDR Capital, corporate filings show. EG Group lent the money to two Isle of Man companies set up that year through which the brothers personally own the planes — one of which is a model advertised by its manufacturer as being “ideal” for transporting heads of state. The generous loan…

After a spectacular crash earlier this year, the crypto industry’s most popular tokens have gone to sleep, suggesting amateur investors have fallen out of love with the once thrilling asset class and big funds have decided to keep their distance.The price of the biggest token, bitcoin, has hovered mostly at about $20,000 now since August, having peaked a year ago close to $70,000. Ether, the second largest, has failed to rally since its environmental overhaul in September. Average annualised volatility for bitcoin is now the lowest since October 2020, according to analytics platform CryptoCompare.At first, the drop in token prices…

In a new study, researchers tracked individuals diagnosed with breast cancer who were cancer-free after systemic therapy and did not undergo breast-removal surgery.Among these subjects, researchers found they remained cancer-free 2 years after systemic therapy, which often involves chemotherapy.The authors noted that further study is needed before these findings could affect clinical practice. Research shows that increasing numbers of individuals diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer treated with systemic therapies like chemotherapy or targeted therapy achieve a “complete response” prior to breast-removal surgery.A 2016 review of research notes that over 60% of people with triple-negative breast cancer and human epidermal growth…

Christina Applegate is stepping out in a new way for “a very important ceremony” she has coming up, she said Oct. 27 on Twitter.The 50-year-old actor was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis last year, a condition that can make walking difficult. In her tweet, Applegate said “this will be my first time out since” the diagnosis.”Walking sticks are now part of my new normal,” she said, sharing a a photo of the five walking sticks she’ll be choosing from.The milestone of attending a public event is a celebratory moment for the Emmy-winning actor who’s had health complications over the years. In…

McDonald’s stock hit an all time high Friday as Wall Street cheered the company’s third quarter results. The share price hit about $274 on Friday, a jump of roughly 3% for the day. On Thursday, McDonald’s reported consolidated revenues of about $5.87 billion for the third quarter, a year-over-year decline not adjusting for currency fluctuations, which beat Wall Street’s expectations and started the stock moving to new levels. The company went public in 1965. Cowen raised its price target from $280 to $293 following the results. In a note Thursday, Cowen restaurant analyst Andrew Charles wrote that “we are encouraged…

World Cup host Qatar has scrapped a requirement for visitors to obtain a negative COVID-19 test before departing for the Gulf Arab state, its health ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.Previously, Qatar had told fans attending the World Cup they must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test regardless of their vaccination status, before departing by air or at the border crossing.Qatar is expecting an unprecedented 1.2 million visitors during the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament.FIFA LOOKS TO START WORLD CUP ONE DAY EARLIERQatar residents are no longer to take a COVID-19 test within 24 hours of returning to the…

Prisoner advocates are criticizing the implementation of a Trump-era law first hailed as a way to reduce the federal prison population by allowing certain nonviolent offenders to earn early release, saying it has been inadequately rolled out and hampered by bureaucratic holdups.Adding to the frustration: A new computer app created to automatically calculate inmates’ “time credits” — a program under the First Step Act that can move up their release dates — suffered a technical glitch as it was launched this month.Instead of recognizing inmates’ credits accrued under the law, some said the opposite occurred, which suddenly shifted their release dates to…

Russian lawmakers gave preliminary approval Thursday to a bill that imposes tough new restrictions on activities to promote LGBTQ rights in the country.A 2013 Russian law banned what authorities deem to be the “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations” to children. It has been used to stifle debate in any public context and to prevent demonstrations or any public gatherings with pro-LGBTQ content that a child could conceivably see or hear.International human rights groups denounced the law for creating a hostile environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Russians.WAPO, NY TIMES COLUMNS WARN OF GOP ‘BACKLASH’ AGAINST LGBTQ RIGHTS, FEAR…

The striking red lip has an undeniable allure. When done correctly, a simple swipe of the best red lipstick has the ability to transform any look for an unmatched confidence boost. “One of the first things I learned when I started doing makeup is that red is a power color,” says makeup artist Vincent Oquendo. “I think there’s some thing about a red lipstick that just makes a persons make up look finished and polished.” But like many products in our ever-evolving beauty marketplace, there are new shades to discover daily. Whether it’s a matte or glossy finish, a bright apple…

The health risks associated with smoking are well established, but researchers are still working to understand how e-cigarette use impacts heart health and blood vessels. Two studies demonstrate that both cigarettes and e-cigarettes harm blood vessels and may cause damage to vascular health.People who vape or smoke can work with medical professionals and other supports to quit and develop habits with fewer adverse effects on the body. Smoking and vaping are two common practices that may negatively affect health. However, the full extent of health problems related to vaping is not fully understood. Two recent studies published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis,…