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NBC Sports
15-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic, Paralympic medal designs revealed
The medals for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics were unveiled on Tuesday. One side of the medal design has the two halves coming together to create the Olympic rings or the Paralympic Agitos. The other side has the Milan Cortina Games logo on one half and the name of the event on the other half, including Braille for the Paralympic medals. The medal designs are two halves to celebrate 'the power of differences ... to create a bold, unified statement.' Milan Cortina organizers described the medals as 'a gesture of perpetual motion and union": 'A dynamic graphic abstraction showing the union of two parts in constant motion, highlighted by the contrast between a granular texture and a mirrored surface. The design stays pure and simple — using only the essential lines to express the ideas of union and movement. The medal's energy comes from this division, representing ongoing change. These elements are brought together by the Olympic and Paralympic values, turning contrast into unity and motion into meaning.' Milan Cortina 2026 The Milan Cortina Olympics, which open Feb. 6, will feature the most medal events in Winter Games history —116 of them spread across clusters in Northern Italy. The first medals are scheduled to be awarded in Alpine skiing (men's downhill) and cross-country skiing (women's 20km skiathlon) on Feb. 7. The Milan Cortina Paralympics, which open March 6, will have 79 medal events. The first medals are scheduled to be awarded in Para Alpine skiing and Para biathlon. Nick Zaccardi, Here are the medals for the previous Winter Games in Italy (Cortina 1956 and Torino 2006) and then the most recent Summer and Winter Games medal designs: IOC Paris 2024 From left, the bronze, gold and silver medals for the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics are seen after an unveiling ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. South Korea's Pyeongchang is the host city of the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games which will be held from February 2018. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) PyeongChang 2018
Japan Today
27-06-2025
- Business
- Japan Today
Asian shares mixed after U.S. stocks rise to brink of a record
A dealer walks past near screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), left, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) By TERESA CEROJANO Asian shares were mixed on Friday, losing some of their morning gains, after U.S. stocks ran to the brink of another record. U.S. futures and oil prices also logged modest gains. Investors were watching for further details after President Donald Trump said the U.S. and China had signed a trade deal. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in an interview on Bloomberg TV that the deal was signed two days ago, but he gave no details, saying 'The president likes to close these deals himself.' China's Commerce Ministry said Friday that the two sides had 'further confirmed the details of the framework.' But its statement was vague, not explicitly mentioning an agreement to ensure U.S. access to rare earths, materials used in high-tech applications that have been at the center of negotiations. 'China will approve the export applications of controlled items that meet the conditions in accordance with the law. The United States will cancel a series of restrictive measures taken against China accordingly. It is hoped that the United States and China will meet each other halfway,' it said. Worries about Trump's higher tariffs have receded since the president shocked the world in April with stiff proposed levies, but they have not disappeared. The wait is still on to see how big the tariffs will ultimately be, how much they will hurt the economy and how much they will push up inflation. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index lost 0.3% to 24,250.77, while the Shanghai Composite index gave up 0.7% to 3,424.23 after China reported that industrial profits slid 9.1% in May, the sharpest drop since last October. 'Beijing may have paused the worst of the trade fight with Washington, but the tariff scars are showing—and unless demand picks up or pricing stabilizes, the pressure on margins and business sentiment will linger,' Stephen Innes, Managing Partner at SPI Asset Management, said in a commentary. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index 1.4% to 40,150.79 as the government reported that consumer prices eased slightly in May. South Korea's KOSPI Composite Index fell 0.8% to 3,055.94, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 shed 0.4% at 8,514.20. Markets have settled somewhat after the upheavals of the Israel-Iran war and its aftermath. On Thursday, the S&P 500 climbed 0.8% to 6,141.02 and was sitting just 0.05% below its all-time closing high set in February. It briefly topped the mark during the afternoon in the latest milestone for the index at the heart of many 401(k) accounts, which had dropped roughly 20% below its record during the spring on worries about President Donald Trump's tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 0.9% to 43,386.84, and the Nasdaq composite gained 1% to 20,167.91. Reports Thursday added to evidence the U.S. economy is holding up despite higher tariffs and other challenges, though it has slowed. Orders for washing machines and other manufactured goods that last at least three years grew by more last month than economists expected. Another report said fewer U.S. workers filed for unemployment benefits last week, a potential signal of fewer layoffs. A third report said the U.S. economy shrank by more during the first three months of 2025 than earlier estimated. But many economists say those numbers were distorted by a surge in imports as companies tried to get ahead of tariffs. They're expecting a better performance in upcoming months. Following the reports, Treasury yields swiveled up and down in the bond market before easing. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.24% from 4.29% late Wednesday. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for what the Federal Reserve will do, fell to 3.71% from 3.74% late Wednesday. Analysts said yields may have felt pressure because of a report from The Wall Street Journal saying Trump could name his nominee to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell unusually early, in an attempt to undermine him. That could hurt confidence among investors about the Fed's capability to make unpopular decisions when it comes to fighting inflation. In other dealings on Friday, the U.S. benchmark crude gained 32 cents to $65.56 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, added 34 cents to $67.03 per barrel. The U.S. dollar rose to 144.50 Japanese yen from 144.40 yen. The euro edged higher to $1.1715 from $1.1703. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
The Star
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Suga is last BTS member to complete mandatory military service
FILE - Suga, a member of South Korean K-pop band BTS, poses for photographers ahead of a press conference to introduce their new single "Butter" in Seoul, South Korea on May 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File) SUGA (pic), a member of K-pop megaband BTS, has officially completed his mandatory military service, marking the full return of all seven members of the global supergroup from duty. South Korea's most lucrative musical act has been on a self- described 'hiatus' since 2022 as its members undertook the mandatory service required of all South Korean men under 30 due to tensions with the nuclear- armed North. Suga is the last to complete his service, ahead of the group's widely-anticipated return to activities as a full unit. His final day concluded at 11.59.59pm last night, according to the band's agency Hybe and South Korea's Military Manpower Administration. The rapper, who served as a social service agent – an alternative form of military duty – effectively completed his service on Wednesday after using up his remaining leave, according to his label. 'Above all else, I wanted to sincerely thank our fans who waited for me all this time,' Suga told the group's fans – collectively known as Army on the platform Weverse. 'I've missed you so much.' Before entering military service, the megaband generated more than 5.5 trillion won in yearly economic impact, according to the Korea Culture and Tourism Institute. Analysts expect Hybe's operating profit to jump next year, driven in part by BTS's anticipated return to large-scale touring, with some projections forecasting a 71% year-on-year increase. 'The importance of BTS's reunion to Hybe, K-pop and South Korea at large cannot be overstated. They are singular in their part of the Korean Wave,' Grace Kao, a sociology professor at Yale University, said. 'I think their next tour will be their biggest yet.' Since their release last week, band leader RM has appeared at Art Basel in Switzerland as the new global ambassador for Samsung's Art TV, while member V was spotted attending a piano recital in Seoul alongside Old Boy filmmaker Park Chan-wook. BTS has long been considered one of the best examples of South Korea's soft power reach, even making a White House visit in 2022. They have spoken candidly about mental health and anti-Asian crime and donated US$1mil to the Black Lives Matter movement in 2019, inspiring fans to contribute the same amount. K-pop's surging popularity has also helped break down barriers for Asian artistes, said Keung Yoon-bae, a Korean studies professor at Georgia Institute of Technology. 'Singers such as Eric Nam, born and raised in Atlanta, have discussed before how they had to go to Korea because they felt attaining a music career in the US as an Asian felt impossible,' she said. 'Today, groups such as BTS and Blackpink seem to be breaking down that sense of impossibility.' Despite the widespread acclaim, Suga was fined 15 million won for driving an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol last year. Last Saturday, he once again apologised for the incident in a message posted on Weverse. 'I'm sorry for the disappointment and concern I caused due to what happened last year. More than anything, knowing I caused pain to my fans broke my heart,' he said. 'I'll do my best to repay the love you've given me – now more than ever.' — AFP
South Wales Argus
20-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Samsung to delete inactive accounts in July - who's affected
Around 31.89% of people in the UK have a Samsung mobile phone, according to StatCounter, making it the second most popular brand behind Apple (49.92%). That means around 22 million people across the country (at the time of writing) have a Samsung phone. These people have been issued a warning as the mobile giant gets set to implement its inactive Samsung account policy. Samsung is set to delete all "inactive" accounts on July 31 - are you affected? (Image: AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) The policy will see any "inactive" accounts deleted late next month (July 2025). Sam Mobile said: "This is meant to protect the data of users who haven't used their Samsung account for an extended period of time." Which Samsung users will have their accounts deleted Samsung has said that all accounts that have not been logged in to for 24 months will be deleted as part of the policy. When an account is deleted, access will be restricted and all of the data linked to that account will be scrapped, Sam Mobile explains. Samsung has also warned that once accounts and data are deleted, they can't be restored. Top tips for faster broadband Samsung has already issued a message to customers informing them of the shutdown. In the message, Samsung said: "Samsung is implementing an inactive Samsung account policy to protect the data of users who have not used their account for an extended period of time. "Once this policy is implemented, Samsung accounts that have not been logged in to or used for twenty-four (24) months will be considered inactive and will be subject to deletion. "If an account is deleted, access to the account will be restricted and all data linked to the account will be deleted. "Accounts and data that are deleted cannot be restored. However, some data may be retained in accordance with local legal requirements and applicable legislation." There are some Samsung accounts that will be exempt from the policy. (Image: PA) Exemptions You may, however, be exempt from having your account deleted, despite it being inactive for 24 months. Exemptions, according to Samsung, will be considered when you are: Registered as a family organiser, general member, or child member on a family Samsung account Have a record of points earned/redeemed on your Samsung Rewards Have a record of points earned/redeemed or have a valid date on outstanding benefits on your Samsung Membership Holder of a Samsung account affiliated brand card Account is registered as a Seller account in the Galaxy Store Account is used to purchase a paid service from the Galaxy Store or to subscribe to a service Account is used to purchase a product on RECOMMENDED READING: When will inactive Samsung accounts be deleted? "Inactive" Samsung accounts, that haven't been accessed in 24 months will be deleted on July 31, 2025. To avoid having your account deleted, all you have to do is log in or use a Samsung service or product while logged in. This will mean it is no longer deemed inactive, Sam Mobile said.
Glasgow Times
19-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Global shares decline as tensions simmer in the Middle East
On the seventh day of a conflict that began with a surprise wave of Israeli airstrikes targeting military sites, senior officers and nuclear scientists, Iranian state media reported that Iran's foreign minister planned to meet his European counterparts in Geneva. Meanwhile, Israel carried out strikes on Iran's Arak heavy water reactor, in its latest attack on Iran's sprawling nuclear programme. The escalating warfare has shaken financial markets. A dealer watches his computer monitors showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Lee Jin-man/AP) France's CAC 40 slipped 0.8% in early trading to 7,593.06. In Germany, the DAX fell 0.9% to 23,141.82. Britain's FTSE 100 lost 0.5% to 8,797.24. The futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were 0.4% lower. The Federal Reserve opted on Wednesday to keep its key interest rate unchanged, while its policymakers signalled that they still expect to cut rates twice this year. They project that US president Donald Trump's higher import duties will fuel inflation. They also expect growth to slow and unemployment to edge higher. The Bank of England likewise kept its key interest rate unchanged at 4.25% at its meeting on Thursday, after cutting it twice this year. Switzerland's central bank cut its target interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to zero on Thursday, saying that inflationary pressures have eased. It is among many central banks opting to go ahead and ease the cost of borrowing as uncertainty over Mr Trump's tariffs and geopolitical crises threaten global growth. US financial markets were closed on Thursday for the Juneteenth holiday (Yuki Iwamura/AP) In Asian trading, Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 shed 1.0% to finish at 38,488.34. Shares in Japan's Nippon Steel Corp jumped 2.3% after it announced that its acquisition of US Steel, which met US government opposition for more than a year, was finally completed. Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 2.0% to 23,237.74 on heavy selling of tech-related shares, while the Shanghai Composite lost 0.8% to 3,362.11. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was little changed at 8,523.70 and in South Korea, the Kospi rose 0.2% to 2,977.74. US financial markets were closed on Thursday for the Juneteenth holiday, an annual federal holiday in the US. So far, US inflation has remained relatively tame, and it is near the Fed's target of 2%. But economists have been warning it may take months to feel the effects of tariffs. And inflation has been feeling upwards pressure recently from a spurt in oil prices because of Israel's fighting with Iran. Fed officials are waiting to see how big Mr Trump's tariffs will ultimately be, what they will affect and whether they will drive a one-time increase to inflation or something more dangerous. There is also still deep uncertainty about how much tariffs will grind down on the economy's growth. 'Because the economy is still solid, we can take the time to actually see what's going to happen,' Fed chair Jerome Powell said. 'We'll make smarter and better decisions if we just wait a couple months or however long it takes to get a sense of really what is going to be the passthrough of inflation and what are going to be the effects on spending and hiring and all those things,' he said. In other dealings early on Thursday, benchmark US crude rose 13 cents to 73.63 US dollars. Brent crude, the international standard, advanced 7 cents to 76.77 dollars a barrel. Oil prices have been yo-yoing as fears rise and ebb that the conflict between Israel and Iran could disrupt the global flow of crude. Iran is a major producer of oil and also sits on the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world's crude passes. In currency trading, the US dollar rose to 145.46 Japanese yen from 145.13 yen. The euro cost 1.1476 dollars, down from 1.1484 dollars.
