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As expected, right-wing populist parties gained significant support in many countries, while in others support for the centre-right regime remained strong, and in some countries left-wing parties made surprising gains.The main preliminary results can be summarised as follows:AustriaAustrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he had heard “messages” from voters and wanted to address their concerns, including a crackdown on “illegal immigration”, ahead of a general election due later this year.Nehammer was speaking after final results were revealed in Austria’s European elections, showing the far-right Free Democrats (FPOe) coming in first with 25.7% of the vote, slightly ahead of the ruling conservative…

For nearly 50 years, Apple has navigated the rise of the PC, the smartphone revolution and a world shrunk by social media, but is it ready for the age of AI?Apple today unveiled its long-awaited AI strategy during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, where it also unveiled the latest iOS updates and other major software announcements, including AirPods and Vision Pro.In previous years, Apple has used the event to unveil ambitious products like its $3,499 Vision Pro headset, but this year the spotlight has shifted to the software that runs its iPhones, iPads and Mac computers, and the new…

May was another busy month for online sports betting, with North Carolinians wagering more than $525.5 million, according to a report released by the North Carolina Lottery Commission. According to the report, which was compiled based on activity reported by the eight licensed interactive sports betting operators, wagering revenue paid out was more than $494.6 million, total winnings paid out in prize money was more than $458.6 million, and total wagering revenue, or the amount collected by the operators, was just over $63 million. The state levies an 18 percent tax on this amount, which means the state will collect…

Cary, North Carolina – USA Baseball today finalized the 2024 18U National Team schedule, highlighted by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier, to be held August 2-11 in Panama City, Panama. The USA will be looking to defend their sixth consecutive gold medal at the tournament after going 8-0 in the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier held in Los Cabos and La Paz, Mexico, in 2022. Leading up to the qualifiers, the Under-18 National Team Training Camp will be held from July 17-21 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary,…

Accounting network Creston Global releases second “Interpreneur” report on how to succeed as a global SMELondon, 10 June 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kreston Global’s latest Interpreneur Report reveals that small and medium-sized enterprises around the world are optimistic about their global operations and are ready to take advantage of turmoil to drive commercial growth both at home and abroad. This comes despite macroeconomic concerns such as geopolitical turmoil, a slowing global GDP and a gradual decline in international cooperation that have dampened the commercial prospects of many listed companies and raised fears of “de-globalization.”Creston’s second Interpreneur Report is based on a survey of…

June 10, 2024 1:32 PM | 2 min read BitMEX Co-Founder Arthur Hayes In his latest blog post, he offered a thought-provoking view on global economic trends and their potential impact on crypto investors.what happened: In “The Fools’ Circle,” Hayes argues that the dollar-yen exchange rate is the most important macroeconomic indicator. He previously argued for a stronger yen, but now he points out that “charlatans” at G7 central banks are trying to convince the market that the interest rate differential between the yen and other major currencies is narrowing.”The problem is the weak yen,” he argued, noting that without…

Hunter Biden’s fate will soon be in the hands of a jury – Inside Politics with Dana Bash and Manu Raju – CNN Audio podcast 12:00 PM ET: Pushing for a ceasefire proposal, Hunter Biden’s legal team recessing, new Disney attraction and more Five things listenCNN 5 Things Monday, June 10 On your computer On your mobile device On your smart speaker United States World Politics Business Show Cast Every weekday, Dana Bash and her team of in-the-know reporters bring you the most important political news of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju launches CNN’s Sunday morning politics show,…

PENSACOLA, Fla. — David Fletcher didn’t look like a typical pitcher.Unlike most starting pitchers, whose pregame routines are meticulously timed to the national anthem, he warmed up 20 minutes before the first pitch. Rather than striding menacingly onto the field from behind the defense, he sprinted to the mound. He was at least two inches shorter than any other pitcher on the team. His fastball topped out at 82 mph.Fletcher’s go-to pitch is the knuckleball, the one he threw 90 percent of the time on this mild June night in his debut for the Class AA Mississippi Braves, a magical…

A large fire broke out at an apartment building in Miami on Monday morning, according to the Miami Fire Department. relief.Miami Fire-Rescue said shortly after noon that the fire at the Temple Court Apartments started around 8:15 a.m. and was still burning.”Upon arrival, multiple residents were rescued and evacuated,” Miami Fire Rescue said in a post on X.read moreNBC Miami reported that the building’s residents, many of whom were elderly and had mobility issues, had to be rescued from balconies. The fire started on the third floor of the building. Miami Fire-Rescue spokesperson Iggy Carroll told NBC News that more…

Sweden’s European Parliament election marked the first electoral setback for the country’s far-right populist party, which finished in fourth place despite winning more than 13% of the vote, provisional figures showed on Monday. This makes Sweden one of the few countries in Europe where the far-right is on the retreat: Preliminary figures show the Sweden Democrats are on track to win 13.2% of the vote, down 2.2 percentage points, and retain their three seats in the European Parliament. They came in behind the opposition Social Democrats, Prime Minister Ulf Christersson’s conservative Moderate party and the Greens, who won the most…