Monthly Archives: July 2022

Nouriel Roubini says predictions for a mild recession are ‘delusional’ as severe financial crisis looms

Nouriel Roubini REUTERS/Mike Segar Hopes for a mild recession are “delusional,” said Nouriel Roubini, the economist who called the 2008 financial crisis. He said debt ratios are historically high, while bailouts during the pandemic have resulted in “zombie corporations.” It runs contrary to what Wall Street banks like Goldman Sachs have been saying about the…

Russia’s top diplomat says the Kremlin wants to ‘get rid of’ Zelenskyy in a blunt admission of its devastating war aims

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov looks on, next to Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they wait for the US-Russia summit at the Villa La Grange, in Geneva on June 16, 2021. Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images Lavrov said it’s Russia’s goal to “get rid of” Zelenskyy’s government.  This shows Russia’s goals in Ukraine…

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum delayed again, this time “by a few months”

Daedalic Entertainment has delayed the launch of Lord of the Rings: Gollum once more, this time pushing its previously announced 1st September release back “by a few months”. Lords of the Rings: Gollum was announced in March 2019, promising a Middle-Earth-inspired blend of “subtle tactical stealth”, environmental puzzling, climbing challenges, and “fast-paced parkour action”, all…

Apple Watch ‘Pro’ could debut a serious design revamp

The rumoured Apple Watch Pro could debut the biggest design change since 2018 according to a well-connected Apple reporter. In his weekly Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said the expected larger-screened and tougher version of the Apple Watch will be an “evolution” of the current design. Gurman had previously reported the display will be…

Blue Apron has realized that we don’t really want to do any work

Some assembly required. Blue Apron’s new Ready to Cook meals mean even less effort on your part. | Image: Blue Apron Struggling meal kit company Blue Apron has launched a new line of ready-to-make meals, addressing the complaint that its home-delivered, pre-portioned recipes still require too much work to make and too much cleanup afterward….