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[ad_1] A beluga whale that lived off Norway’s coast and whose harness ignited speculation that it was a Russian spy, was not shot to death as claimed by animal rights groups but died of a bacterial infection, Norwegian police said Friday. A final autopsy by Norway’s Veterinary Institute “concludes that the probable cause of death […]

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Business

It’s a big week for central banks around the world, with a slew of rate moves on the table

[ad_1] Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces interest rates will remain unchanged during a news conference at the Federal Reserves’ William McChesney Martin Building in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2024. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images A flurry of major central banks will hold monetary policy meetings this week, with investors bracing for interest rate […]

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Bazaar News

WTF Fun Fact 13751 – Norwegians Read More

[ad_1] Norwegians love to read. A survey from 2010 highlighted this passion. Reading isn’t just a holiday activity; it’s a year-round habit. During Easter, many Norwegians dive into murder mysteries. They enjoy detective stories and what they call “påskekrim” or Easter crime. Easter in Norway means skiing, family cabins, lamb roasts, oranges, and crime novels. […]

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Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

Minnesota National Guard goes global with cyber attack defense training

[ad_1] ARDEN HILLS, Minn. — Minnesota’s National Guard is capitalizing on one of its longest-standing partnerships in an entirely new way this weekend. As the guard goes through bi-annual cyber defense training, it’s welcoming in members of the Norwegian Armed Forces – expanding on a relationship that’s lasted for more than a half-century. “These exercises […]

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Breaking News

50 of the world’s best breads | CNN

[ad_1] CNN  —  What is bread? You likely don’t have to think for long, and whether you’re hungry for a slice of sourdough or craving some tortillas, what you imagine says a lot about where you’re from. But if bread is easy to picture, it’s hard to define. Bread historian William Rubel argues that creating […]

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Gaming

Norway’s Gambling Authority Issues Influencer Warnings

[ad_1] Norway’s Gambling Authority founded in 2001 to supervise the administration and oversight of gaming controlled by the state and private, Lottstift, has stated that it will take a zero-tolerance approach to social media platforms promoting live streams and content revolving around online gambling. The country has imposed a total blackout on gambling advertising. According […]

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World News

Norway defends deep-sea mining, says it may help to break China and Russia’s rare earths stronghold

[ad_1] ROTTERDAM, SOUTH HOLLAND, NETHERLANDS – 2022/02/08: The deep-sea creatures on board the Luciana and the mining vessel Hidden Gem seen in the background, during the demonstration. Ocean Rebellions protest The Deep Sea Says No Why the deep sea? The deep seabed is largely unexplored, many areas have unique marine life (an estimated 10-million life […]

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Banking

DNB CEO: Many signs that we have reached top of the rate curve

[ad_1] ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Kjerstin Braathen, CEO of Norway’s largest bank DNB, said that there are “many signs saying that we have reached the top of the interest rate curve.” However, she said the timeline for lowering rates was less certain. 02:26 Wed, Jan 17 […]

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World News

Viking ship remnants unearthed at burial mound where a

[ad_1] Archaeologists in Norway recently unearthed the remains of a Viking ship at a burial mound in the country’s Trøndelag region.  The discovery comes centuries after researchers found a “seated skeleton” with a sword at the same site. The discovery was announced on social media by Trøndelag County, and was made by researchers from the […]

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Politics

Europe braces for a winter of two wars

[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Last winter, Europeans faced exorbitant energy bills as the Continent rapidly weaned itself off Russian gas. This year the EU is better prepared — but now a second war also threatens to roil its energy markets. The conflict between Israel and Hamas threatens […]

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World News

What is the Nobel Prize and what to expect this year?

[ad_1] There are 351 nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize this year. The Nobel Prizes are slated to be announced this week with the first award in medicine or physiology won by Hungary’s Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman of the United States on Monday. Their research led to the first mRNA vaccines to fight COVID-19, […]

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