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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cryptocurrency Live News & Updates : Dow Jones Declines as S&P Nears Record Highs
28 Jul 2025 | 11:55:12 PM IST Following a favorable U.S.-EU trade deal, traders are now awaiting updates on U.S.-China negotiations, with the Dow Jones down 0.10% and the S&P 500 close to all-time highs. In the latest market developments, the Dow Jones has dipped by 0.10% while the S&P 500 is nearing record highs, reflecting mixed sentiments among traders after a recent U.S.-EU trade agreement. This deal, which imposes a 15% tariff on EU goods while maintaining a 0% rate on U.S. exports, has raised concerns about its impact on EU industries. As the August 1 deadline for U.S.-China trade talks approaches, uncertainty looms over potential punitive tariffs if an agreement isn't reached. Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market is witnessing significant movements, with Vine Coin skyrocketing 90% following Elon Musk's comments about reviving the Vine platform, reflecting the influence of social media on crypto prices. Additionally, BNB's market cap has surged to $119.14 billion, surpassing major companies like Nike, while CAKE has broken out of an ascending triangle pattern, targeting a 38% rally. These developments highlight the dynamic interplay between traditional markets and the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. Show more
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
How not to be a politician's wife, from someone who knows
'Tell your dad that if he doesn't do (an unspecified act) he won't live to see you turn 19.' Ms Vine was married at this point to the former Conservative Cabinet Minister and top Brexiter Michael Gove. Towards the end of her new book How Not to be a Political Wife, she recounts another incident. This was when police told her that both she and Mr Gove had been primary targets for Ali Harbi Ali, the Islamist extremist who had murdered the Conservative MP, David Amess in 2021. Analysis of his phone revealed he'd been stalking both of them on their daily routines for a week before targeting Mr Amess. I wouldn't previously have considered interviewing Sarah Vine. For starters, she's the star columnist on another newspaper, the Daily Mail. She also belonged to the fabled Notting Hill set, whose gilded existence in the orbit of David and Samantha Cameron in the early 2000s was from a distant galaxy, not far enough away. I'd been irked though, by a piously dismissive account of her book in a left-wing magazine which lacked professional respect. Ms Vine is routinely voted Columnist of the Year in the UK press awards. And besides, when all of next year's books are published to mark the 10th anniversary of Brexit, hers can be regarded as an essential part of its first draft. Few will convey the human drama of this one. She was married to Brexit; she lived in it; she fed and watered it and – in the end – it mangled her and spat her out. We meet in Kensington, a beautiful part of my second favourite city where the houses fetch prices that would choke the economies of small states. The hidden drama of Brexit and the toll it exacted of Sarah Vine's life and marriage unravelled in these avenues and alleyways. I suggest that some of this is rooted in how women are treated in the political world and especially those who are considered to be right-wing. 'One of the points I try to make is about the process of dehumanisation and about not being seen as a real person. I write for the Mail and was married to a Tory. In some people's eyes, that means my opinion doesn't count.' Ms Vine has worked in every cranny and crevice of the old print media production churn: fetching and carrying; sub-editing and commissioning. She's time-served. 'The people who hate you the most are often those who haven't read anything you've written,' she says. 'I wanted to reclaim my own narrative a little. Women who identify to the right in politics do seem to experience an extra layer of sexism. Women are much less confrontational than men. Most of my female friends are either Labour or Lib-Dem. 'Many aren't as interested in politics as men. And so, the path of least resistance is to be a kind leftie because they're the ones who want to help people and to build an equal society. 'If you're to the right, people say: 'What's wrong with you? You're meant to be nice and kind and nurturing. It goes back to Margaret Thatcher, I think. For all that she was talented and a memorable politician, she had a reputation for being cruel. People couldn't understand how she seemed able to set aside the human collateral of her policies.' (Image: PAUL STUART) As one of the Notting Hill set, she describes a gilded world of dinner parties spent with a privileged cast of boulevardiers who were either running the country or awaiting their turn. From up here, it looked exhausting, like having to run up a down elevator. 'It really was,' she says. 'These were fabulously intelligent and charismatic people who were at the centre of influence and making a difference. It was very full-on. The constant of round of dinner parties, though I like cooking, which helped. Plus, I was a social person. It was at a time when you have small children and you're accustomed to running around and when you have the energy and the ambition to do so. 'There was a sense too of being in it together. Life is about finding your tribe, isn't it? And I felt I had my tribe. And then I lost my tribe and became isolated.' It was on Brexit's threshing floor where her existence at the Tories' high table began to fade. This was when her husband, Michael Gove enraged the Camerons and their acolytes by signalling he'd be joining the Brexit camp. It was only then that they both learned what happens when those who are considered low-born refuse to yield to the aristocrats who pull the levers of Toryism. Read more: Kevin McKenna: 'This is the most Scottish moment in my entire life' Kevin McKenna: A glimpse into the darkness at the heart of the Scottish Government Kevin McKenna: Fake liberals wage war on Scotland's poorest and most vulnerable folk Kevin McKenna: Sorry Mr Swinney, this isn't Full-on John. This is John of the Dead Though she and Mr Gove are now divorced, she speaks about him fondly and you sense that she'll always love him. Whenever events call for criticism of him, she leavens it with fond mitigations. Nor does she spare herself. Like other elegant and handsome women, she talks about her perceived physical flaws: hair loss; weight issues. Men, even in our moth-eaten decrepitude, just sally forth regardless. There's very little bitterness in her book, nor in our conversation. What little there is though, is reserved for the Tory aristocracy. 'I don't have any natural class instincts,' she says. 'I grew up in Italy, which has no class system. I didn't understand the British class system. I don't understand how someone can be considered better if they have a large house and not a smaller one. I'm a journalist and journalism is the ultimate outsider's profession. You can't be obsessed with status and deference. 'I consider myself to be Eurotrash, basically I grew up round Europe. (Her parents had moved to Italy when she was a child). Michael though, comes from a Presbyterian, Aberdonian fishing community and with all the rectitude that comes with this. He had transcended that by going to Oxford. 'That's why he felt education was so important. His way to a different place was via education. It's not that he was living in squalor: he had a lovely upbringing. At Oxford though, he experienced a melting-pot where you had the children of baronets and the children of fishermen. 'When Michael became Lord Chancellor and in charge of prisons, he saw this as an extension of his mission to improve the lives of those less fortunate. That, if you've missed people the first time round and they'd fallen through the cracks in education and end up in jail,society can still offer them second chances. 'If he'd stayed there, he'd have done great work.' Then came the Brexit referendum in 2016 when David Cameron, pumped up with adrenalin on securing victory in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, made the biggest political misjudgment in modern British history since the Suez crisis. In calling for a referendum on Europe, he staked his career and the future of the Tories. And, having set the stakes so high, he had a patrician expectation of absolute loyalty from his friends. There was no room for sincerely-held beliefs. Within the close-knit Notting Hill set, her friendship with Sam Cameron was tighter still: a scared thing as close friendships are. Brexit took its toll on that too and she mourns its passing as intensely as the end of her marriage. She is godmother to one of the Camerons' children. She recalls a moment in a lift with David Cameron not long after Michael Gove, a career-long Euro-sceptic, has become a lead Brexiteer. 'You have to get your husband off the airwaves,' Mr Cameron hissed at her. 'You have to get him under control. For f**k sake, Sarah, I'm fighting for my political life here. This was followed by an emotional public outburst to the same effect by Sam Cameron'. It signalled the end of a friendship Ms Vine mistakenly believed had proceeded on an equal basis. It was a moment of truth for her. 'It was the realisation that they genuinely believed that they were much more important than us. I don't think it's intentional by their tribe. It's just how they're raised. If you're from a working-class background, or a middle class one, everyone tells you that you need to prove yourself; to justify your existence; to sink or swim. To work hard if you want to make your way in the world. If you come from their background, all you experience is deference.' This may be so, but Ms Vine also reveals in her book that in this world there exist aftershaves called Penhaligon's English Fern and Blenheim Bouquet. I want them, just so that I can say their names out loud if anyone asks me. How Not to be a Political Wife by Sarah Vine (HarperElement £20)
See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Elon Musk Plans AI-Powered Revival of Vine
Taarek Refaat Elon Musk is reportedly preparing to bring back the once-beloved short-form video platform Vine, but with a futuristic twist, and artificial intelligence at its core. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk hinted at relaunching Vine, the defunct app known for its six-second comedic clips, as part of his broader vision to turn X into an all-encompassing 'everything app.' However, unlike its original standalone form, the new iteration of Vine appears poised to be integrated directly into the X platform, enriched with AI capabilities. We're bringing back Vine, but in AI form — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 24, 2025 While Musk has not provided concrete technical details, the reference to 'AI-powered video' has raised speculation that the reboot could go far beyond algorithmic recommendations. Some experts suggest that it may involve fully AI-generated videos, potentially created from text prompts or user inputs, merging entertainment and generative technology in a way not previously seen on social platforms. Fueling this speculation is Musk's recent announcement of 'Imagine,' a project from his AI company xAI that allows users to create creative videos by converting text into motion using advanced generative models. The technology closely parallels what companies like Google have introduced with platforms such as Veo, which turns text into dynamic visual storytelling. In March, X also quietly acquired Hotshot, a startup focused on producing AI-driven animation and video content. The acquisition signaled X's deeper ambitions to embed real-time video generation into its core experience — a move likely aimed at retaining creator interest and competing with platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. The promise of AI-generated short videos has sparked excitement, but also concern. Critics note that generative video tools have been controversial on other platforms, where low-quality or offensive content sometimes floods feeds. With Musk's X platform championing an expansive view of 'free speech,' some experts warn that it could become a chaotic space filled with controversial, algorithmically generated clips lasting just 10 seconds. 'AI-generated content has great potential for creativity, but without robust moderation, it could also amplify harmful stereotypes or misinformation,' said digital ethics researcher Dr. Kira Mahmoud. 'Especially on a platform like X, where oversight is minimal, the risks are real.' Although there's no official launch date or confirmed user interface design, what's clear is that this version of Vine won't resemble the looping video app that defined internet humor in the mid-2010s. Instead, Musk's revival effort appears to be part of a broader attempt to reinvent social media content using generative AI, automation, and monetization. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Time Business News
3 days ago
- Business
- Time Business News
VP of Rated Viral, Saan Basha, Now Worth $3.9M: The Canadian Entrepreneur Behind One of the Fastest Growing Review Platforms
Canadian businessman Saan Basha has become one of the most talked-about names in digital media. As Vice President and founder of Rated Viral, Basha turned his early success on social media into a fast-growing review and marketing platform that connects people with trending businesses, products, and creators. Today, his estimated net worth has climbed to $3.9 million, and his company is becoming a go-to source for brand discovery in the digital age. But behind the numbers is a story of vision, hard work, and giving back. From Social Media to Starting a Business Before launching Rated Viral, Basha was known for creating viral videos on Vine — the short-form video platform that once dominated the internet. When Vine shut down, Basha saw it not as a setback, but as an opportunity. Q: What made you want to start Rated Viral? Saan Basha: 'I realized people were always looking for what's trending — not just entertainment, but places to eat, products to try, even influencers to follow. I wanted to create a platform that brought all that together in one place, and also helped businesses and creators grow.' What Rated Viral Does Rated Viral allows users to discover trending local businesses, viral products, and rising creators — all powered by community feedback and digital insights. The platform has quickly gained attention for its fresh approach, and now works closely with brands and influencers to build their online presence. Q: What's different about Rated Viral compared to other platforms? Saan Basha: 'We speak the language of the new generation. Our team understands creators and digital culture. We help people find what's hot right now, but we also support the people behind the brand — whether it's a small business owner or a content creator just getting started.' Helping Creators Succeed In addition to running Rated Viral, Basha manages and mentors creators across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. He helps them grow their platforms, sign brand deals, and build long-term careers. One of the creators he works with said, 'Saan doesn't just give advice — he builds with you. He's someone who wants to see you win, and he shows up every time.' Giving Back to the Community Basha is also known for his generosity. He regularly donates to animal shelters, supports local causes, and uses his platform to bring attention to important issues. Q: Why is giving back important to you? Saan Basha: 'I've always believed that success means nothing if you're not using it to help others. Whether it's animals in need or people trying to get their business off the ground — if I'm in a position to help, I will.' What's Next for Saan Basha? Rated Viral continues to grow, with new users, partnerships, and creators joining the platform every week. Basha says he's focused on improving the platform, building more tools for creators and small businesses, and expanding internationally. Q: Where do you see Rated Viral in the next few years? Saan Basha: 'I see it becoming one of the top platforms people go to when they want to find something new, honest, and worth their time — whether that's a business, a product, or a creator. We're just getting started.' Final Thoughts Saan Basha's journey from internet comedy to business leadership is a reminder that with the right mindset and purpose, anything is possible. He's building more than just a platform — he's building a community that uplifts, supports, and inspires. In a digital world full of noise, Saan Basha stands out for his vision, heart, and commitment to making a real difference. Facebook: Instagram: Snapchat: @saanbasha Tiktok: TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Vine comeback? Elon Musk teases return with a 'desecrating' twist
Elon Musk has announced that he is planning to bring back the iconic social media platform Vine – but with a not so iconic twist. Vine, which was essentially the 2010's version of TikTok, was acquired by Twitter in 2012 and had its plug pulled in 2017. Vine launched an iOS app in 2013 and quickly followed it with a Windows and Android version. The concept was that users could make quick, six-second videos that could easily be shared on other social media platforms. Musk's announcement was greeted by responses like 'Why does he ruin everything he touches?' Pic: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images The app itself was not only used to upload content but could also be used to browse uploaded videos and find other creators. It set the tone for the likes of Instagram Reels and TikTok. Its slow shut down began in 2016 when Twitter took down the mobile app and disabled uploads to the platform. Despite it having over 200 million active users at one stage, Twitter did not know how to effectively monetize the popular app and couldn't pay content creators to stick around. Musk has involved AI in a lot of his recent ventures. Pic:Existing content was still viewable for a few more months but on January 17, 2017, it officially no longer existed. However, it now looks like Vine could be brought back from the dead but not in a way that many of the nostalgic lovers of the app will want. Elon Musk tweeted: 'We're bringing back Vine, but in AI form.' We're bringing back Vine, but in AI form — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 24, 2025 The owner of X, formerly Twitter, didn't give any further explanation of what that could mean or what it could look like. X users were quick to share how they feel about an AI version of Vine and – as usual – they made their feelings about Elon abundantly clear. One user wrote: 'Why does he ruin everything he touches?' Another added: 'Stop forcing AI to our faces.' A third shared: 'He just has to ruin everything omfg.' Yet another agreed: 'He better not desecrate Vine like this… A whole app for 6 second AI slop?' Considering how much Elon has tried to make his AI assistant 'Grok' work on X since he bought Twitter, it comes as no surprise that he would try to dedicate a whole other app to glamourising AI. Thoughts? Feelings? Opinions?
