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T he FTSE 100 has broken through 7,000 points for the first time in 14 months in a £532bn comeback from pandemic lows, as London stocks were buoyed by surging optimism over the global economy. Britain's blue-chip index pushed past the landmark for the first time since February 26 last year as trillions of dollars in stimulus and the growing momentum behind vaccine roll-outs triggered a share “melt-up” and traders bet on a rapid worldwide bounceback. The FTSE 100 closed 0.5pc or 36.03 points higher at 7019.53, representing a gain of more than 2,000 points from its nadir of 4,993.9 on March 23 last year - the day Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the first lockdown. It has gained £532bn in value since the Covid crash struck, fuelling a recovery in the value of millions of savers' pension pots. Experts said the rally still has further to run, with the Bank of England expected to keep interest rates at record lows for the foreseeable future and Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor, … [Read more...] about FTSE 100 breaks 7,000 for first time since pandemic struck

AS a medical practitioner and part of the team in Bohol who helped in the COVID-19 vaccination campaign through the Bohol Medical Society, I have met people who declare that they are too afraid to get vaccinated. Trusting the vaccine—trusting that it is safe—is the foremost issue. Developing that needed trust may call for courage by example. To my mind, no assurance is good enough for them, what with statements like “Kung maayo na, patan-awa usa mi nga bakunahan si mayor (If it’s safe, show us the mayor getting vaccinated first).” In a sense, their trust in the vaccine is anchored on their faith in their leaders. I can only dream of the possible ripple effect of inspiration and confidence had there been photos of our own President being vaccinated, as there are of US President Joe Biden and Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Yes, the Department of Health is vigilant about prioritizing the vaccine recipients. And yes, a breach of such protocol should have no place in the scheme of … [Read more...] about Leadership by example in the vaccination drive

President Joe Biden announced Thursday evening that the White House and Kremlin are working on setting up a meeting between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Europe this summer. Biden’s announcement came during brief remarks following a phone call with Putin. The U.S. had launched sweeping sanctions Thursday morning against dozens of Russian companies and individuals connected to the 2020 SolarWinds hack. (RELATED: Biden Greenlights Sweeping Sanctions Against Russia In Retaliation For SolarWinds Hack And Other ‘Malign Behavior’) “I was clear with President Putin that we could have gone further, but I chose not to do so,” the president stated. “I chose to be proportionate.” WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 15: U.S. President Joe Biden arrives to deliver remarks from the East Room of the White House on April 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. Biden announced sanctions against 32 companies and individuals that are aimed at choking off lending to the Russian government and in … [Read more...] about White House And Kremlin Are Working On Logistics For A Biden-Putin Summit This Summer In Europe

close Video Sen. Graham: Biden, Dems 'drunk with power' Senator Lindsey Graham argues a political power shift in D.C. inspired legislation to pack the Supreme Court. Progressive activists Thursday rallied around new court-packing legislation and pledged to do the grassroots work to convince the Democratic-led Congress to pass the legislation to create a 13-member Supreme Court . Sean Eldridge, founder and president of Stand Up America, said his organization will be educating millions of members about the importance of the legislation and mobilize a grassroots effort to pressure Congress to act. "That's the work ahead of us," Eldridge said Thursday during a press phone call with fellow court expansion activists. "And I think as the Supreme Court continues its extreme rulings, I expect public opinion and political support for court expansion will continue to grow." AOC BACKS COURT-PACKING PUSH: 'WE SHOULD BE EXPANDING THE COURT' … [Read more...] about Progressive activists pledge to push the court packing legislation into law

SALT LAKE CITY: Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points before leaving the game with a sprained ankle in the third quarter, and the NBA-leading Utah Jazz beat the Indiana Pacers 119-111 on Friday (Saturday in Manila). Bojan Bogdanovic had 24 points and Rudy Gobert added 13 points, 23 rebounds and four blocks for the Jazz. Jordan Clarkson chipped in 18 points off the bench while Mike Conley had 10 points and 10 assists. Utah won its second straight game. Mitchell went to the locker room after suffering a right ankle sprain with 8:18 left in the third quarter. He could not put any weight on his leg and had to be helped off the floor by teammates. X-rays on the ankle were negative. Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 15 rebounds, and seven assists for the Pacers. Caris LeVert scored 24 points and Malcolm Brogdon added 16. Indiana led by as many as 17 points in the first half but lost for the second time in its last six games. KNICKS 117, MAVERICKS 109 DALLAS: Julius Randle scored 44 … [Read more...] about Mitchell exits with ankle sprain as Jazz beat Pacers