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The Most Expensive Cities in the World for 2022
The Most Expensive Cities , in the World for 2022.
CNN reports that Hong Kong
has once again been named
the world's most expensive city.
According to global mobility company
ECA International, this is the third year in a row
that Hong Kong has topped the list.
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The list is calculated based on several factors, including
the average price of household staples, rent, utilities,
public transit and the strength of local currency.
The list is calculated based on several factors, including
the average price of household staples, rent, utilities,
public transit and the strength of local currency.
CNN reports that Asia is clearly the most expensive continent, with Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Seoul all earning spots in the ECA's top 10.
CNN reports that Asia is clearly the most expensive continent, with Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Seoul all earning spots in the ECA's top 10.
The majority of the mainland Chinese cities
in our rankings have higher rates of inflation
than we are used to seeing, but they are
still typically lower than elsewhere in Asia, Lee Quane, ECA's regional director for Asia, via CNN.
The majority of the mainland Chinese cities
in our rankings have higher rates of inflation
than we are used to seeing, but they are
still typically lower than elsewhere in Asia, Lee Quane, ECA's regional director for Asia, via CNN.
Therefore, the main reason for
their rise in the rankings has been
the continued strength of the Chinese
yuan against other major currencies, Lee Quane, ECA's regional director for Asia, via CNN.
Therefore, the main reason for
their rise in the rankings has been
the continued strength of the Chinese
yuan against other major currencies, Lee Quane, ECA's regional director for Asia, via CNN.
Meanwhile, several major cities
in the EU were ranked lower
than in previous years.
Paris, Madrid, Rome and Brussels all
saw their overall cost of living drop.
Nearly every major Eurozone city saw
a drop in the rankings this year as the euro
performed worse in the last 12 months
than the U.S. dollar and British pound, Lee Quane, ECA's regional director for Asia, via CNN.
Geneva and Switzerland came
in third place after New York and Hong Kong
as the world's most expensive cities.
London, Tel Aviv and Zurich rounded out the rest of the ECA's top 10 most expensive cities in the world.
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London, Tel Aviv and Zurich rounded out the rest of the ECA's top 10 most expensive cities in the world.
More Grain Shipments , Leave Ukraine Port , Under U.N. Deal.
On August 5, three more ships carrying
thousands of tons of corn left Ukrainian ports. .
The Associated Press reports that
the shipment suggests that an international
deal to export grain may be slowly progressing.
The deal has been held up since
the Russian invasion of Ukraine. .
Now, major hurdles still remain for
those long-delayed supplies to
reach countries that need it most.
The ships are first headed for Ireland,
the United Kingdom and Turkey.
The first grain shipment since
the start of the war was dispatched
to Lebanon on Aug. 1.
The shipments are the result of a breakthrough
deal brokered by Turkey and the
United Nations with Russia and Ukraine.
AP reports that the shipments
have raised hopes that
the global food crisis will ease.
Both Ukraine and Russia are key
global suppliers of wheat, corn,
barley and sunflower oil. .
Millions of impoverished people throughout
Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia
rely on those supplies for survival. .
AP reports that the initial shipments are not
expected to significantly impact the global
price of corn, wheat or soybeans.
Prices are expected to remain high as a result of droughts in North America, China and other regions impacting the production of crops
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EU Compromises , Gas Curbs as Russia , Continues to Limit Supply.
On July 26, European Union countries
approved a watered down emergency
plan to curb the bloc's gas demand.
Reuters reports that the compromised deal
limit the cuts for some countries amid fear
of further reductions in the Russian supply.
Reuters reports that the compromised deal
limit the cuts for some countries amid fear
of further reductions in the Russian supply.
Russia's Gazprom said it would cut flows
through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline
to Germany to a fifth of capacity.
According to Reuters,
a dozen E.U. countries already
face reduced Russian supplies.
Brussels has now urged member states to
save gas for fear that Russia could completely
cut off flows in retaliation for Western sanctions.
Brussels has now urged member states to
save gas for fear that Russia could completely
cut off flows in retaliation for Western sanctions.
EU energy ministers approved
a proposal to voluntarily cut gas
use by 15% from August to March.
In response to resistance against the cuts,
a number of countries agreed to make
exceptions for certain countries and industries.
In response to resistance against the cuts,
a number of countries agreed to make
exceptions for certain countries and industries.
Countries like Ireland and Malta, who are not connected to other EU gas networks, would be exempt from the 15% gas cut other countries face.
Critical industries, such as steelmaking,
are also exempt from the targeted cuts.
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said
the agreement was meant to show European
solidarity in the face of Russia's latest gas cuts.
Prior to the invasion of Ukraine,
40% of EU gas came from Russia
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Two men who were in the same Gestapo-controlled orphanage for Jewish children during the Second World War have reunited in Brussels almost 80 years later. Jacques Weisser travelled from his home in Hertfordshire to the site of the wartime orphanage in the Belgian capital where, as a young Jewish child, he was dumped by the Nazis after being seized from his family. He embraced his former companion from the orphanage, Bill Frankenstein, who lost his entire family during the war, and now lives in Los Angeles. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Madrid's LGTBQ Pride would not be the same without its traditional Heel Race, a sporting-festive event which this year celebrates its twenty-third edition in Pelayo Street and which involves finishing the course on platforms up to 15 centimetres high.
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Ukraine's famous heavyweight boxing brothers, the Klitschkos, have spoken to Channel 4 News about their efforts to lobby NATO members for greater support for Ukraine at the military alliance's summit in Madrid. When asked if they felt Ukraine was getting enough support from NATO, Mayor of Kyiv Vitaly said: "Enough will be if we kick out from Ukrainian territory the last Russian soldier." Younger brother Wladimir said: "It's never enough as long as this war is still going." Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Biden Endorses
Ending Senate Filibuster, to Codify Reproductive Rights.
President Joe Biden made the comment during a press conference in Madrid on June 30.
He referred to the recent Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade as "outrageous behavior.".
We have to codify Roe v. Wade in the law, and the way to do that is to make sure the Congress votes to do that, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
And if the filibuster gets in the way, it’s like voting rights, we provide an exception for this, or an exception to the filibuster for this action, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
The comment marks just the second time the president has endorsed doing away with the necessary 60 Senate votes to pass a particular piece of legislation.
The first time was in reference to voting rights.
Democrats have so far failed to end the filibuster, with two dissenting votes from Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ).
Democrats have so far failed to end the filibuster, with two dissenting votes from Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ).
Democrats have so far failed to end the filibuster, with two dissenting votes from Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ).
Biden also referred to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health decision as "destabilizing.".
It is a mistake, in my view for the Supreme Court to do what it did, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
I feel extremely strongly that I’m going to do everything in my power, which I legally can do in terms of executive orders, as well as push the Congress and
the public, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
He referred to recent polls that show
the majority of Americans oppose the
Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Biden also urged Americans to "vote, vote, vote.".
If the polling data is correct and you think this decision by the court was an outrage or a significant mistake, vote, show up and vote, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
Vote in the off-year and vote, vote, vote. That’s how we’ll change it, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'
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The Welshman originally wanted to donate the funds to rebuild Notre-Dame in Paris, but was persuaded to help restore the Cathedral of St. Samson in Brittany.
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USWNT Beats Canada , in CONCACAF W Championship.
USWNT Beats Canada , in CONCACAF W Championship.
According to Bleacher Report, the United States Women's National Team has clinched their spot in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
According to Bleacher Report, the United States Women's National Team has clinched their spot in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
In their game against Canada on July 18,
Alex Morgan scored on a penalty kick in the 78th minute to lead the Americans to their 1-0 victory.
In their game against Canada on July 18,
Alex Morgan scored on a penalty kick in the 78th minute to lead the Americans to their 1-0 victory.
It was Morgan's third goal of the tournament.
The win secures the U.S. a spot as one of two CONCACAF representatives in Paris.
The win secures the U.S. a spot as one of two CONCACAF representatives in Paris.
Canada will have a chance at the other spot when they face Jamaica in a September 2023 playoff.
Canada will have a chance at the other spot when they face Jamaica in a September 2023 playoff.
Third-place finisher Jamaica
beat Costa Rica 1-0 on July 18.
Third-place finisher Jamaica
beat Costa Rica 1-0 on July 18.
The U.S. is currently ranked No. 1 by FIFA in addition to being defending World Cup champions.
The U.S. is currently ranked No. 1 by FIFA in addition to being defending World Cup champions.
Canada is ranked No. 6 by FIFA while also being defending Olympic champions.
Canada is ranked No. 6 by FIFA while also being defending Olympic champions
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Watch as Great Britain pull off a "wonderful swim" to win gold in the mixed 4x200m freestyle final at the European Aquatics Championships in Rome. BBC Sport
Watch as Great Britain's Medi Harris wins silver after just missing out on gold by the smallest of margins in the women's 100m backstroke final at the European.. BBC Sport
Watch Great Britain's Lois Toulson and Kyle Kothari win gold in the mixed synchronised 10m platform final at the European Aquatics Championships in Rome. BBC Sport
Watch as Great Britain's Freya Anderson swims an "amazing" final leg to win silver for her team in the mixed 4x100m freestyle final at the European Aquatics.. BBC Sport
Watch as 17-year-old David Popovici of Romania sets the fastest time in 12 years and a new junior record of 1:42.97 in the men's 200m freestyle final to win gold.. BBC Sport
Elon Musk Says , Tesla's Factories , Are Losing Billions.
In a recent interview, Tesla CEO Elon Musk
said that the company's factories in Germany
and Texas are losing "billions of dollars.".
In a recent interview, Tesla CEO Elon Musk
said that the company's factories in Germany
and Texas are losing "billions of dollars.".
Both Berlin and Austin factories are
gigantic money furnaces right now.
It’s really like a giant roaring sound,
which is the sound of money on fire, Elon Musk, via 'Elon Musk Unfiltered' interview,
as reported by Gizmodo.
Gizmodo reports that 'Elon Musk Unfiltered,'
a 3-part interview, was uploaded
to YouTube on June 22.
Musk claims the Tesla factories are losing money due
to the ongoing supply chain crisis, while Tesla's Shanghai
"Gigafactory" was impacted by strict COVID lockdowns.
Musk claims the Tesla factories are losing money due
to the ongoing supply chain crisis, while Tesla's Shanghai
"Gigafactory" was impacted by strict COVID lockdowns.
The past two years have been
an absolute nightmare of supply chain
interruptions, one thing after another,
and we’re not out of it yet, Elon Musk, via 'Elon Musk Unfiltered' interview,
as reported by Gizmodo.
Overwhelmingly our concern is how do
we keep the factories operating so we
can pay people and not go bankrupt,
and then everything else is nice to have. , Elon Musk, via 'Elon Musk Unfiltered' interview,
as reported by Gizmodo.
Musk explained that necessary parts
for building Teslas remain
stuck in China's ports.
Musk explained that necessary parts
for building Teslas remain
stuck in China's ports.
We had the Shanghai factory inop, we’ve got the tooling to enable this factory stuck in port in China with no one to actually move it. , Elon Musk, via 'Elon Musk Unfiltered' interview,
as reported by Gizmodo.
Gizmodo reports that the ongoing
supply chain crisis continues to
send ripples across the globe.
Widespread shortages have been reported for everything from baby formula to computer chips
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At least eight people were killed and six others were missing in South Korea as heavy rainfall drenched the greater Seoul region, turning the affluent streets of Gangnam into a river of submerged vehicles and overwhelming public transport systems.
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