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Hospitals across the US cancel surgeriesPatrick SmithPatrick Smith is a London-based editor and reporter for NBC News Digital.Hospitals and medical centers across the United States are refusing to admit patients in the wake of today’s global IT issues.Harris Health Quentin Meese Health Center in Houston announced it was canceling all elective procedures and outpatient appointments, while Massachusetts General Hospital Brigham in Boston said “all previously scheduled non-urgent surgeries, procedures and consultations are canceled today.””A major global software outage is affecting many systems at Massachusetts General Hospital – Brigham, as well as many other major companies across the country,” the Boston…
After 18 holes of the final major championship of the year, there was a surprise player at the top of the Scottish leaderboard.Daniel Brown, who started the week ranked 273rd in the Official World Golf Ranking, shot a bogey-free 65 on Thursday at Royal Troon to take the overnight lead. Brown will play in his first major championship this week after a late birdie put him one stroke ahead of Shane Lowry. Brown is also the highest-ranked golfer to lead the opening round of a major tournament since 2016.Lawrie, who shot a bogey-free 66, is in good position to make…
It was perfect timing as I was far from home these past two weeks in Iceland and the UK. Just as President Biden proved to the nation that he could not serve another four years, much less another week, I left the madness of American politics and jetted off to Europe on a holiday cruise. As I have done many times before, I was traveling with my wife, Colleen, who works as a travel agent, and some of her clients, but this time I was joined by my two children, Cameron and Ashley, and their families. Our Reagan family had…
386035 03: A view inside the stock exchange in Beijing, China, on February 27, 2001. … [+] Days after China said it would open its hard currency B-share market to domestic investors, Beijing announced financial reforms to curb corruption on the stock exchange. Chinese investors will be allowed to start trading hard currency B-shares from Feb. 28, but only under strict foreign exchange controls to prevent illegal money transactions. (Photo: Kevin Li/Newsmakers)Getty Images Family offices have undergone significant transformation in recent years, adapting to a rapidly changing financial environment and the evolving needs of ultra-high net worth families. In our…
Get your free copy of Editor’s DigestFT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The senior Nomura banker has been allowed to leave mainland China after being banned from doing so last year amid an investigation into technology dealmaker Bao Fan. Nomura International’s head of China investment banking, Charles Wang Jong-ho, has returned to his previous base in Hong Kong, three people with knowledge of the matter said. One of the people, a banker who met Mr. Wang recently, said Mr. Wang is now spending time back in Hong Kong, adding, “I think he’s doing pretty well.”…
Get your free copy of Editor’s DigestFT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The senior Nomura banker has been allowed to leave mainland China after being banned from doing so last year amid an investigation into technology dealmaker Bao Fan. Nomura International’s head of China investment banking, Charles Wang Jong-ho, has returned to his previous base in Hong Kong, three people with knowledge of the matter said. One of the people, a banker who met Mr. Wang recently, said Mr. Wang is now spending time back in Hong Kong, adding, “I think he’s doing pretty well.”…
Collaboration with overseas countries will be one of the most rewarding for business. However, … [+] Longer distances can also be difficult to navigate.AFP via Getty Images The prevailing view in reports has been that companies are turning to more regional and local sourcing in the wake of the pandemic. But a New York University study on the “depth” of globalization suggests that international trade is not only booming, but is actually exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Businesses are leveraging international partners more than ever before for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, not all of these collaborations are as successful as hoped.…
The upcoming Olympics in Paris will feature a total of 32 sports, including breakdancing, surfing and football, showcasing the talents of a wide range of athletes from around the world. But the potential for future additions to the Olympic program is endless, with many sports vying for a place on the world’s biggest stage.Six additional sports are set to be added to the Olympic sports programme at the Los Angeles 2028 Games: flag football, squash, baseball, softball, lacrosse and cricket.Team USA athletes shared their creative ideas about the future of the Olympic program. Read on to find out what sports…
Slipping into the wardrobes of the most stylish people, we have seen a new shoe trend spreading fast across the streets. Tired of block colour shoe trends and run-of-the-mill designs, fashionistas are investing in the snakeskin print shoe trend this summer.Snake print shoes add a touch of energy to your everyday look and feature a neutral color palette consisting of black, gray, and beige. The intricate pattern of the design mimics the texture of a snake’s body, giving the shoes a natural interest, while the sophisticated color palette makes them versatile and easy to style while still remaining on-trend.Featuring actress…
MILWAUKEE — Former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina governor Nikki Haley spoke at the Republican National Convention to show the nation what unity looks like. Now it’s Donald Trump’s turn, as he formally accepts his party’s nomination on Thursday night, the final day of the convention. Will he be the same bitter combatant we’ve seen so many times over the past eight years, or will he tone down his rhetoric?Haley was Trump’s toughest primary opponent and was the target of much harsh criticism from the former president during his campaign, including some criticism she herself made.She was not initially invited…