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Sri Lanka is one of those places everyone is talking about right now. It is an emerging destination and one of those special places with something for everyone. Want to combine rich history, diverse culture, nature, wellness, wildlife, incredible cuisine and more in one trip? Then Sri Lanka is the place to be. With 8 UNESCO sites, ancient cities, lush rainforests, palm-lined beaches, national parks, fantastic tea plantations and generous, warm, hospitable people; this compact, teardrop-shaped island does not disappoint. Whatever you are looking for, Sri Lanka has something for you. Colombo Colombo, the commercial capital and most populous city…
Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Future publication | Future publication | Getty ImagesRussia launched a drone strike on Ukraine’s Kharkiv and Dnipro regions overnight, wounding at least six people and hitting critical infrastructure, commercial and residential buildings, regional officials said on Saturday. The Ukrainian Air Force said the Russian armed forces launched 13 Shahed drones targeting the northeastern and central regions of the country. The air defense units shot down all the drones, the air force commander said. However, debris from the downed drones struck civilian targets in Kharkiv in the northeast, injuring four people and starting a fire in an office…
Donald Trump’s Truth Social media site has just 113,000 users and has seen a 4% drop in users last month and a 19% drop this year.Don’t miss Sarah Jones’ essay on Kristi Noem, entitled Predatory Is the Point of the Day. CNN reported: It really defies logic. Wall Street values this company at about $9 billion, even though it is losing money, generating almost no revenue, and its user base is very small. Now let’s look at these new numbers: 113,000. This is the average number of users on the iOS and Android platforms through the 1st 29 days of…
After Trump claimed outside court yesterday that the silence order prohibited him from testifying, Judge Merchan corrected Trump from the bench.Don’t miss Sarah Jones’ essay on Kristi Noem, entitled Predatory Is the Point of the Day. Norm Eisen wrote: BREAKING: Judge corrects Trump for lying outside court yesterday Trump said the gag order prevented him from testifying Judge: You have the absolute right to testify at trial or not, and a silence order has nothing to do with that Merchan will not tolerate Trump’s disinformation campaign! — Norm Eisen (Try #Trump now!) (@NormEisen) May 3, 2024 CNN’s Jim Acosta also…
The British economy is running out of places to look for a good news story as it continues to struggle with inflation, while its neighbors in Europe lag behind rising prices. Now it is likely to impact the country’s growth prospects. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published its latest forecast for developed countries on Thursday, and it didn’t make pleasant reading for Britain The country was one of the few to have its prospects downgraded by the organization. Growth is now expected to be 0.4% instead of 0.7% previously. Although the UK economy is still expected to…
A handful of stocks are entering or about to enter the worrying so-called death cross. A death cross is a price chart pattern that occurs when a stock’s 50-day moving average falls below its 200-day moving average, signaling that investors are bearish on a stock or that the stock’s momentum is weakening and could continue valleys. A deathcross can also be an indication of an upcoming bear market pattern. Three names, including fast food chain McDonald’s and semiconductor company Intel, are drawing a death cross or have already formed one, according to a screen from CNBC Pro. Of these names,…
And while Democrats are ready to save him from Greene’s (R-Ga.) first deportation attempt next week, they are clear that their mercy won’t necessarily be permanent if the Georgia rioter, or anyone else, tries again. They also have little political incentive to give Johnson more permanent protection unless he opens broader negotiations over possible power-sharing in the House of Representatives. That price is too high for the speaker to pay. “I don’t know how you put that genie back in the box,” Rep. David Joyce (R-Ohio) said of amending the so-called motion to vacate the speakership, the revision of which…
Are you ready for an unforgettable trip to the country where East and West meet? In Turkey you can find history everywhere you look. Enjoy vibrant cities where old and modern lie side by side. Whether you’re looking for ancient buildings, a peaceful coastline or breathtaking natural beauty, Turkey has it all. Make sure you visit these nine fantastic destinations for yourself when you plan your next trip! Istanbul Istanbul, here you can walk from Europe to Asia while exploring the culture and history of millennia. Be sure to visit Hagia Sophia for a truly unique experience as you learn…
Mental health takes a backseat to physical health in the US, according to a new study of the US healthcare system. About 75% of respondents said mental health problems are identified and treated ‘slightly worse’ or ‘much worse’ than physical ailments – despite 81% seeing an increased incidence of mental illness in the past five years. West Health, a national nonprofit focused on aging and health care, teamed up with Gallup in February to survey nearly 2,300 U.S. adults. The results were released on Wednesday. About 5% of respondents believed that mental health problems are treated ‘slightly better’ or ‘much…
Hope Hicks is testifying at the hush money trial, and when Trump was asked if she betrayed him, he didn’t answer.Don’t miss Sarah Jones’ essay on Kristi Noem, entitled Predatory Is the Point of the Day. Here was the scene when the court went into its lunch break: With one minute to go before the usual 1 p.m. lunch break, Judge Merchan thinks this is a good place to stop. Trump leaves the courtroom. He doesn’t respond to a pooler who asks, “Did Hope Hicks betray you?” We’ll be back at 2:15 PM ET as Hope Hicks resumes her testimony.…