There was a surprise contraction in retail sales in December, although this month is key for many retailers due to Christmas shopping, according to official figures. Retail sales fell by 0.3% last month, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). No decline was expected, including a drop of 0.3%. Economists forecast sales growth of … Read more
Rudy Giuliani, once hailed as “America’s Mayor” for his leadership in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, now faces a completely different reality. The former New York mayor, who spent years in the political spotlight, is now accepting requests on Cameo, a platform where fans can pay for personalized video messages from celebrities. The … Read more
Sometimes the hardest part of bedtime is falling asleep. It should take 15 to 20 minutes to subside, but it can take much longer for many people. Around 30% of French people suffer from insomnia and it can be incredibly frustrating not being able to fall asleep when you go to bed. Insomnia can be … Read more
“Big Pharma” actions fell this morning following the announcement that the president-elect Donald Trump has named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as U.S. Secretary of Health in his next administration. GSK PLC and AstraZeneca PLC came under pressure as alarmed investors reacted to news of the potential influential role of vaccine skeptics. Globally, pharmaceutical companies reacted … Read more