On a quiet street corner in Berlin’s Mitte district, a bronze statue of a young girl in a traditional Korean dress glitters in the sun.Her fists are clenched, her expression tense. She is seated but her heels do not touch the ground. A shadow of an elderly woman is carved into the granite below her. Beside her is an empty chair.To Germany’s Korean diaspora — 50,000 strong — the statue is a poignant tribute to the 200,000 so-called comfort women who were forced or tricked into sexual slavery by the Imperial Japanese military during World War II.But to the Japanese…
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Commonwealth Equity Services LLC cut its stake in shares of Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF – January (BATS:XBJA – Free Report) by 1.8% in the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 48,724 shares of the company’s stock after selling 884 shares during the quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC’s holdings in Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF – January were worth $1,348,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. CreativeOne Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares…
(Reuters) -Apollo Global Management has signed a $1 billion deal with British energy major BP to fund its stake in the Trans Adriatic natural gas pipeline, the companies said on Monday.The U.S.-based asset management company would become a non-controlling shareholder in BP’s unit that holds a 20% stake in Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG.Other shareholders, with 20% stake each, are Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR, Italy’s Snam, Belgium-based Fluxys and Spain’s Enagas.The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) operates a natural gas transportation infrastructure from the Greek border with Turkey to Southern Italy.Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG is the final 880-kilometre leg of the…
Comedian Yuriyan Retriever chatted with writer Rio Hirai for Billboard Japan’s Women in Music interview series featuring female players in the Japanese entertainment industry. The WIM initiative in Japan launched in 2022 to celebrate artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and inspired other women through their work.A household name in her home country, Yuriyan is preparing to make a splash in the U.S. beginning this fall. Not only has the 33-year-old entertainer won numerous awards in the highly competitive and male-dominated world of comedy in Japan, she also acts (a lead role in the upcoming…
CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow played pretty well on Sunday, but fumbled away a crucial play that went for a touchdown against Kansas City. He called it one of the most frustrating losses of his career.Cincinnati fell 26-25 in a game where Burrow threw two touchdowns.”It was as frustrating as I’ve had,” Burrow said about the loss before saying he’d expand on that further when he’s had some time to review the game.All in all, he threw for 258 yards and 2 TDs on a 23-36 completion mark. He fed the tight ends all day, with Mike Gesicki pacing the team in…
We are heading into a busy week with major central bank decisions. The Federal Reserve (Fed), the Bank of England (BoE) and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will announce their latest policy verdicts this week. The Brits and the Japanese are expected to remain seated on their hands and the Fed will certainly lower its rates this week. But by how much – is the million-dollar question! A Fed rate cut is fully priced in, but investors can’t agree on the size of the cut that the Fed should deliver this week. Some – including myself – think that a…
Just two months after an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in July during a rally in Pennsylvania, another apparent attempt on the Republican presidential nominee’s life was foiled by authorities on Sunday at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.Trump was unharmed, and a suspect who fled the scene was arrested. Politicians across the spectrum have condemned the attack, and law enforcement officials are investigating.Here’s what to know:Hiding in the bushes: what happenedWhile Trump was golfing on Sunday around 1.30 p.m., a Secret Service agent, positioned one hole ahead of the former President, noticed a rifle…
Listen to this article Monica Amadio Bringing decades of expertise and wisdom to business and technology students, Amadio is an entrepreneur, author, business strategist and consultant, who serves as an assistant professor of Business Administration Management at Stockton University. With her students, she shares her experiences in the realms of business, entrepreneurship, personal finance, information technology, leadership and more. A particular focus is on mentoring and developing the next generation of women entrepreneurs. Amadio wrote a 2020 dissertation entitled, “Success Strategies of High Achieving Women Entrepreneurs in Technology-Related Sectors,” which she says crystalized her belief in the strength of women…
USD/CAD kicks off the new week on a weaker note amid a bearish US Dollar. Bets for a 50 bps Fed rate cut and a positive risk tone weighs on the Greenback. Sliding Oil prices could undermine the Loonie and help limit any further losses. The USD/CAD pair struggles to capitalize on its modest gains registered over the past two days and attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session on Monday. Spot prices, however, manage to hold above the 1.3565 support zone, warranting some caution before positioning for any meaningful pullback from a three-week high touched last Wednesday. The US…
WAIANAE, Hawaii (KHON2) — She dedicated her life to serving others and was known for lifting up those around her. A memorial service was held on Sunday morning to honor Waianae community leader Twinkle Alohalani Borge.Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest newsThey said her spirit was unlike any other.“She saw a value in people that nobody else saw. She spent her life lifting the people and carrying them and loving them when nobody else would,” stated James Bakele, Pu’uhonua O Wai’anae President. Twinkle Borge, Wai‘anae homeless advocate, leader, has died If…