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Key points:The US economy added 162,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in August, nearly triple economists’ consensus estimate of 56,000.Bitcoin sold off from $81,300 to local lows of $78,600 following the data, before recovering to $79,500.A rival Bitcoin fork using the Blake2b algorithm saw its first trading activity, with coins changing hands at $350 on exchange Neoxa.Labor market beats expectations threefoldAccording to data released on Friday, the US economy added 162,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in August, significantly outperforming economists’ consensus expectations of roughly 56,000 jobs. In response to the announcement, Bitcoin (BTC) sold off from $81,300 to local lows of $78,600. At…
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Style icons like Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts have embraced the latest fall trend, and we’re totally on board. The two actresses have sported Rugby sweaters and tops, proving that sporty comfort can still look incredibly polished — especially when you know exactly where to shop. Retailers like Amazon, Nordstrom, Quince and Anthropologie are all featuring numerous takes on fall’s go-to rich-mom top, and we’re stocking up before the crisp, cool weather kicks in for good. From classic striped polo sweaters…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has declared that he is ready to give an account of his stewardship of the state “any day and any time”, even as his administration continues to withhold detailed information on how at least N2.943 trillion it has received since assuming office was spent. Mr Eno made the declaration on Tuesday, 1 September, during the state government’s monthly prayer meeting, where he praised President Bola Tinubu for what he described as increased funding to state governments. “Do not let anyone deceive you. This president has done well. I can tell you. I have the figures,”…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned healthcare professionals, importers, distributors, retailers, and the public against four medicines recalled by Pakistan’s drug regulatory authority due to quality concerns. The agency disclosed this in a public alert issued on Friday, following a recall by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) of specific batches of the medicines. The affected medicines are Nitras tablets, Kadin 2 tablets, Acefyl cough syrup and Loratadine 24 tablets. According to NAFDAC, the products were recalled after being found adulterated or substandard, with the regulatory findings linked to quality defects and…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 25 kidnapped victims during separate operations in Katsina and Zamfara states. The victims were rescued on Thursday, as troops intensified offensive operations against terrorists and criminal elements across the Joint Operations Area. In Katsina State, troops of Sector 1, while conducting a night patrol along Kwanar Kura in Sabuwa Local Government Area, reportedly made contact with terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, the terrorists fled…
Europe’s biggest tech trade show, IFA, has taken over Berlin this week — and we’ve been on the ground all week checking it out in person. We figure you have questions, so we’re hosting an AMA that’s exclusive to Verge subscribers at 12PM ET today. That’s when we’ll start dropping answers, but you can ask your burning questions whenever you’d like.I’m Dom Preston, a news editor here at The Verge, and I’ve spent the last few days roaming the trade show halls together with senior smart home reviewer Jen Tuohy, putting as much as we can to the test.Whether you’ve…
Pineapple Financial has moved more than $1 billion in residential mortgage records onto Injective, a layer-1 blockchain focused on financial applications, as part of a broader effort to migrate its historical loan portfolio onchain.Pineapple plans to eventually migrate more than 29,000 funded mortgages worth over $10 billion onto the network, Injective said Friday. Each mortgage is represented by an onchain record tied to the underlying loan file, rather than being repackaged as a new mortgage security.The records contain more than 500 data points, including loan-level information designed to support verification, audit trails and risk analysis. Pineapple’s dashboard shows that the migration…
Bachelor Nation is getting a little bigger! Former Bachelor Peter Weber announced on Thursday, September 4, that his girlfriend, Jadeyn Carr, is pregnant with twins. “1 + 1 = 4 ♥️,” he captioned maternity photos kissing the model’s bare baby bump. Jadeyn replied, “Forever <<<333.” Peter and Jadeyn, who debuted their relationship in August, have been together for less than one year. Their relationship — and the babies on board — already have Peter’s mom excited. Related: Who Is Peter Weber Dating? What to Know About Model Jadeyn Carr Former Bachelor Peter Weber confirmed his romance with model Jadeyn Carr…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has told Nigerians supporting his political movement that he is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice in the struggle to change the country, urging them not to be intimidated ahead of the 2027 elections. Mr Obi made the declaration on Thursday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during a town hall meeting, where he urged supporters to participate actively in the electoral process and ensure their votes are counted, Channels TV reported. The former Anambra State governor said the responsibility for securing credible elections could not be left to politicians or…
What is the essence of this truthfulness on which Allah promises the best reward and salvation from torment? Truthfulness means to be sincere in sayings and deeds. It also means conveying the Word of Allah or that of His Prophet to mankind, to enjoin truthfulness, forbid falsehood and saying what is concordant with reality. In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation, and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Fear Allah…
