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Stocks skid in Asia, bonds buckle as oil climbs

Stocks skid in Asia, bonds buckle as oil climbs

Published by Sam Flores

SYDNEY, May 18 : Asian share markets were on the skids on Monday as fresh drone attacks in the Gulf shoved oil prices and bond yields higher, while the AI boom is set to be tested by earnings from Nvidia this week. A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran must act “fast” to reach a deal. Meanwhile, the vital Strait of Hormuz remains closed to all but a trickle of shipping as Tehran tries to formalise its control of the waterway that during normal times carries 20 per cent of the world’s oil trade. “The closure is draining global oil inventories fast,” warned analysts at Capital Economics. “Inventories could reach critical levels by end-June, setting the stage for Brent at $130-140pb, if not higher.” “If the strait is closed through year-end and oil stays around $150pb into 2027, that would push inflation to near 10 per cent in the UK and …

Shirley Raines: Cause of death revealed for TikToker known for feeding people on Skid Row

Shirley Raines: Cause of death revealed for TikToker known for feeding people on Skid Row

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Shirley Raines’s cause of death has been revealed nearly one month after the TikToker’s death. Known on social media as “Miss Shirley,” Raines’ death was announced last month in a statement by her non-profit organization, Beauty 2 the Streetz. Her daughter, Danielle Williams, has now confirmed how her mother died. Speaking to TMZ, it was revealed that Raines had hypertensive heart disease, which is damage to the heart caused by unmanaged high blood pressure, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Williams noted that at the time of her mother’s passing, she had a family history of high blood pressure and was being treated for it. While a private service will be held for the TikToker February 23, a date for a public service has not …

Egor Demin Sets NBA Rookie 3-Point Record as Nets Snap 7-Game Skid With 10-9-99 Win Over Jazz

Egor Demin Sets NBA Rookie 3-Point Record as Nets Snap 7-Game Skid With 10-9-99 Win Over Jazz

Published by Sam Flores

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Egor Demin set an NBA rookie record by making a 3-pointer in his 34th straight game and finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds to help the Brooklyn Nets snap a seven-game losing streak with a 109-99 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Demin, who was 6 of 12 from 3-point range, set the mark on the first basket for Brooklyn. Cam Thomas added 21 points for the Nets, Day’ron Sharpe had 16 points and nine rebounds, and Danny Wolf added 14 points. Brooklyn outscored the Jazz 20-2 in second-chance points. Keyonte George led Utah with 26 points and seven assists. Brice Sensabaugh had 18 points off the bench for the Jazz, who have lost five straight games and nine of their last 10. Kyle Filipowski had 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Ace Bailey added in 12 points. Brooklyn used an 8-0 run that was capped by Jalen Wilson’s 3-pointer to go up 91-83 early in the fourth quarter. Utah pulled within a basket again on a …

Shirley Raines: Cause of death revealed for TikToker known for feeding people on Skid Row

TikTok star ‘Miss Shirley’ known for feeding people on Skid Row dies at 58

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more A TikTok creator known for her volunteer work on Skid Row in Los Angeles has died at 58. Shirley Raines, known on social media as “Miss Shirley,” was remembered in a statement by her non-profit organization, Beauty 2 the Streetz, shared Wednesday on Facebook. “It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that Beauty 2 The Streetz announces the passing of our beloved CEO and founder, Shirley Raines, affectionately known to so many as Ms. Shirley,” the statement shared. “Ms. Shirley dedicated her life to serving others and made an immeasurable impact on homeless communities throughout Los Angeles and Nevada. Through her tireless advocacy, deep compassion, and unwavering commitment, she used her powerful media platform to amplify the voices of those in need and …

Dr. Mary Marfisee launches a women’s health initiative in Los Angeles’ Skid Row : NPR

Dr. Mary Marfisee launches a women’s health initiative in Los Angeles’ Skid Row : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

Dr. Mary Marfisee conducts a brief breathing check on a woman on Los Angeles’ Skid Row on December 15, 2025. Zaydee Sanchez for NPR hide caption toggle caption Zaydee Sanchez for NPR LOS ANGELES — Standing on a busy street in Skid Row on a recent sunny day, Mary Marfisee tried to block out street noise as she popped her stethoscope into her ears. Dozens of people were milling about. Dogs barked. Music blared. A constant thrum of cars drove past. But Marfisee is used to the commotion. “I’m going to listen to your lungs and see if they’re ok. Is that ok?” Marfisee asked Hermione, a nervous woman in her twenties who declined to give NPR her full name out of fear for her safety. She was pushing a stroller loaded with plastic bags, stuffed with her belongings. Marfisee pressed the stethoscope onto the back of Hermione’s oversized sweatshirt. “Your lungs are tight,” Marfisee said with concern after a few beats. “Are you having trouble breathing?” she asked. Everything about Marfisee’s approach is slow …