Deaths rose 650 above average during UK heatwave – with older people most at risk
By Damian Carrington and Sarah Marsh From The Guardian UK Nearly 700 more deaths than average were recorded during the 15-day peak of the heatwave in June and July in England and Wales, according to official statistics. Experts said that…
No Man’s Sky
‘No Man’s Sky’ finally delivers the grand adventure we were promised From Engadget, The next update won’t silence all the critics, however. The huge No Man’s Sky Next update has landed. Now we’ve had some time to relax into new…
Trade war another blow for US beef exporters trying to regain foothold in China
By Sarah Zheng From South China Morning Post After Beijing ended a nearly 14-year ban on imports, tariffs may put pressure on US cattle farmers and meat The escalating US-China trade war will make it even tougher for US cattle…
NYSE owner announces Bitcoin venture with Starbucks, Microsoft
From Newsmax One of the world’s biggest exchanges is finally diving into Bitcoin, teaming up with Starbucks Corp. and Microsoft Corp. and announcing a futures contract on the cryptocurrency. Intercontinental Exchange Inc., which owns some of the biggest futures markets…
Monk Fruit vs. Stevia: Which sweetener should you use?
From Health Line What is monk fruit? Monk fruit is a small, green gourd that resembles a melon. It’s grown in Southeast Asia. The fruit was first used by Buddhist monks in the 13th century, hence the fruit’s unusual name….
US: Investors move to cash, anticipating Democratic gains in Midterms
From Newsmax The likelihood of a Democratic party takeover of at least one house of the U.S. Congress in the midterm elections in November is prompting some portfolio managers to move more money to cash and rotate away from sectors…
GOT fans places to visit
4 places all ‘Game of Thrones’ fans need to visit By Rowan Kaiser, Contributor From Business Insider Aside from jaw-dropping costumes , elaborate plotlines, and intriguing characters , “Game of Thrones” offers some amazing travel inspiration. To better live out…
Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. announces pricing of $100 million convertible notes offering and share repurchases
PRESS RELEASE GlobeNewswire GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Aug. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GLRE) (the “Company” or “Greenlight Re”), a specialist property and casualty reinsurance company headquartered in the Cayman Islands, today announced that it…
The View From Europe” Valuing workers guarantees Caribbean Tourism’s long-term future
By David Jessop From NAN News Americas, LONDON, England, Fri. July 27, 2018: A few weeks ago, this column made the point that the time has come for tourism in the Caribbean to be managed in such a way that…
UWI Open Campus making mark on Caribbean higher education
By Judith A. Hunter From JIS Story Highlights Described as the best kept secret in Jamaica and the English-speaking Caribbean, the 10-year-old University of the West Indies Open Campus (UWIOC) has been quietly making an indelible mark on the region’s…
