Russian President Vladimir Putin. AP Russia’s weekly revenues from oil exports fell to the lowest level since Moscow ordered the invasion of Ukraine, Bloomberg data shows. Duty rates declined, and the volume of seaborne crude shipments dropped to a five-week low. The European Union’s sanctions on Russian crude are set to take effect on December…
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Steve Jobs and U2 celebrated the release of new Apple iPods together in October 2004. Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images In 2004, U2 told Steve Jobs that the band’s single “Vertigo” would be a “perfect fit” for Apple’s ads. Bono made the comments in his new memoir. The Guardian has published an extract of the book. U2…
U.S. President Joe Biden gives remarks on student debt relief at Delaware State University on October 21, 2022 in Dover, Delaware. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The 8th Circuit placed a temporary stay on Biden’s student-loan forgiveness. This means Biden cannot discharge any student loans until a final decision on the legality of the relief is made….
Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. The author, Rob Phelan. Rob Phelan My wife and I used to…
Getty Images Research from American Express found that 68% of UK businesses plan to increase their spending on work travel. It’s a highly sought-after employee benefit, and decision-makers say it adds long-term value to companies. Using the right company credit card on business trips turns an extra expense into a smart investment. In early 2020,…
Pagerie is a luxury brand for pets that sells $585 leashes. Carlina Gea Luxury brands like Prada and Versace have launched pet collections in the past couple of years. Industry experts say millennials with deeper pockets want to upgrade their pets’ wardrobes. Boutiques have jumped at the opportunity to sell accessories that can cost hundreds….
YouTube is getting a fresh look and some extra features. For one thing, you’ll be able to pinch to zoom into a video on the iOS and Android apps. When you remove your fingers, the video will stay zoomed in. That seems like a handy option for everyone who’s about to pore over Taylor Swift’s…
That Pixel 6a deal we highlighted yesterday is still running strong at $299 and is absolutely worth considering. It is without a doubt one of the best deals we have seen to date on a Pixel phone. That said, there are other incredible Google and Nest deals to be had at the moment, including price…
Sony has seemingly quietly removed the expiry dates on games soon to leave PlayStation Plus. Previously a specific date was given when a game would be leaving the service. Now, while games are still listed in the Last Chance to Play tab, there is no longer a specific date. Read more /format/jpg/quality/80/PlayStation-Plus-logo.jpg” title=”Sony has seemingly…
The latest DF Direct Weekly lands, with the team spending a great deal of time discussing Gotham Knights and the mooted return of 30 frames per second gaming for the latest generation of consoles – something I’ll be discussing in a bit more length in an upcoming Eurogamer article. There are some interesting takeaways though:…