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The US imposes new sanctions linked to North Korea after a spate of missile tests

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The US is imposing new sanctions after a series of North Korean missile tests, the US Treasury and State Departments said on Friday.

The sanctions target two individuals and three entities “connected to the supply of refined petroleum to the DPRK, an action that directly supports the development of the weapons programs of the DPRK and its military,” Foreign Minister Antony Blinken said in a statement on Friday.

The sanctions include two Singapore-registered companies and a Marshall Islands-registered entity for “illegal ship-to-ship (STS) transfers to circumvent UN sanctions,” according to the Treasury Department.

“By designating these entities and individuals, the United States is sending a clear message that we will continue to take action against those who support the development and maintenance of the DPRK’s military and weapons arsenal,” Blinken said in a statement.

North Korea has launched six missiles in the past two weeks — an increase even in a year that has seen the busiest launches since Kim Jong Un took power in 2011.

Aggressive acceleration of weapons testing has raised alarms in the region, and the US, South Korea and Japan have responded with missile launches and joint military exercises this week. The US has also moved an aircraft carrier in waters near the peninsula, a move South Korean authorities described as “very unusual”.

On Wednesday, Blinken warned that if North Korea continues “down this path” of provocation, “it will only increase condemnation, increase isolation and increase steps taken in response to their actions.”

Recent testing has caused government officials to become increasingly concerned that Kim will oversee his country’s seventh nuclear test.

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Teslas week of oblivion weighs on the SP 500

Tesla’s week of oblivion weighs on the S&P 500

(Bloomberg) – For all the swings in stock markets this week, one company’s performance stands out above the rest: Tesla Inc.

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Tesla stock is down 16% over the five sessions, marking its worst week since the Covid-hit market sell-off in March 2020. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 Index posted its best week in a month, closing 1.5% up on the due strong rallies on Monday and Tuesday. Tesla was by far the largest weight in the S&P this week, dropping about 13 points from the index.

The EV maker’s problems are no secret. It was struck by a double win of disappointing quarterly deliveries and Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s surprise decision to revive his bid to buy social media platform Twitter Inc. The Twitter deal raises the possibility that Musk will be forced to sell Tesla shares to fund the deal.

For ardent Tesla fans like ARK Investment Management’s Cathie Wood, the sell-off presents a chance to buy more shares at the lowest price in months. The growth-stock guru, whose funds have been hit hard this year by rising inflation and interest rates, snapped up about $32 worth of shares on Monday. Mom-and-pop traders were also big buyers, with nearly $540 million in net purchases over the past five trading days, Vanda Research said.

On the other hand, there are more cautious investors who say the stock has several hurdles to overcome before it finds a clear landing strip. A looming recession, a growing competitive threat, a suspicious consumer pressured by high inflation, and the stock’s expensive valuation are the top concerns.

Musk’s focus

“Will Tesla stock keep a halo effect and thrive while other high growth, high valuation stocks suffer? That’s not the case this year,” said Catherine Faddis, Grace Capital’s chief investment officer.

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Musk’s purchase of Twitter adds a few more wrinkles. In addition to the uncertainty surrounding the deal’s funding, investors also worry that the billionaire may be pushing his limits with so many sophisticated ventures.

“Musk will have to ‘justify’ the valuation he paid for Twitter by generating value as quickly as possible, which will take his time and focus from Tesla leadership,” said Brian Mulberry, client portfolio manager at Zacks Investment Management . “Musk may be a business genius, but he’s still human and there are still only 24 hours in a day.” Zacks owns shares of Tesla through his all-cap Core fund.

Meanwhile, despite this sell-off, Tesla continues to outperform Big Tech and most of the S&P 500 with its stunning valuation. Tesla shares are trading at 51 times the company’s estimated forward earnings. For comparison, the S&P 500 trades an average of 16 times and Apple trades 23 times.

That being said, there’s a reason Tesla has such a high valuation. It’s about the future. Tesla’s dominant position in the fledgling and fast-growing electric vehicle market makes it dangerous to bet against, especially in a global economy soon to be fueled by green energy. And Musk, despite all the distractions, is committed to making the company a success.

“Tesla is currently unique among the big US tech companies because it has a much clearer fundamental growth trajectory than any other name. It also has the highest “keyman” risk of any stock in the S&P 500,” said Nicholas Colas, co-founder of DataTrek Research. “Musk’s attention to Tesla is valuable to many investors.”

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Russia summons French ambassador to Ukraine over arms shipments

Russia summons French ambassador to Ukraine over arms shipments

Russia on Thursday invited French Ambassador Pierre Lévy to the Foreign Ministry in Moscow to protest against arms deliveries to Ukraine, which Kyiv has used to retake territory. “The Russian side has pointed out the dangers of increased supplies of arms and equipment to the Kiev regime, as well as the intensification of training programs for training Ukrainian soldiers,” Russian diplomacy said in a press release.

“This line contradicts statements by Parisian officials who say they want a peaceful solution in Ukraine,” the source added, adding that the French ambassador spoke to a Russian deputy minister, Alexander Grushko. Pierre Lévy had already spoken to the deputy minister in Moscow on September 20th. In a press release at the time, Russian diplomacy described the continuation of “force-feeding of Ukraine with Western weapons, including French ones,” as “unacceptable.”

Other deliveries in Ukra tubes

Since the start of the Russian offensive in Ukraine on February 24, Paris has shipped military hardware to Kyiv, including 18 long-range Caesar guns, particularly formidable for hitting supply lines behind the front lines. France plans to supply Kyiv with six to 12 additional examples of this truck-mounted 155mm gun, which comes from an order destined for Denmark, a source familiar with the matter told AFP on Monday, confirming information from Le daily moons

Paris is also studying the possibility of supplying 20 Bastion armored vehicles to Kyiv. After receiving numerous shipments of Western arms, particularly American ones, Ukraine has been conducting several successful counter-offensives since early September and has recaptured key areas from Russian forces.

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As the causes of Chistoritas death are revealed cinema mourns

As the causes of Chistorita’s death are revealed, cinema mourns the loss of another actress

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Remembering the Chiquilladas program means remembering several important characters, such as Lucero or Carlitos Espejel; and also to the talented Chistorita, played by the young actress Karina Castañeda, who earned the audience’s affection for being one of the youngest on the show.

And although the young woman tried to continue her artistic career, she did not have the opportunity to continue and was removed from the world of the limelight; So her funeral was only for close friends and family, according to media ‘El Fonográfico’, close friends of actress Karina Castañeda pointed out that the actress died at the age of 47 from cancer.

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On the same day, Spanish actress Beatriz Álvarez-Guerra died in a terrible road accident that caused a river to collapse. According to media and police reports, the vehicle in which the actress was traveling with her 24-year-old boyfriend crashed into a river while on vacation on the Loureiro Bridge. The actress was reportedly unable to climb out of the car window like her partner, so she was trapped and drowned.

Beatriz Álvarez-Guerra starred in The Innocents.

One of the twists this story took is that the actress’ boyfriend was allegedly driving, but he didn’t have the required driver’s license, so he would have been arrested by the police to investigate the case.

Pictures from the rescue of the actress’ car

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Macron announces EUR 100 million fund for Kyiv to buy

Macron announces EUR 100 million fund for Kyiv to buy military equipment ​​

French President Emmanuel Macron announced this Friday the creation of a “special fund” to allow Ukraine to do this “Buy directly” from French industry “the equipment it needs most” to defend itself against Russia.

“We will initially endow this fund with 100 million euros,” which will allow “to be able to work with the French defense industrial base,” he told the press in Prague at the end of an informal summit of European Union (EU) leaders. ).

These funds fund the purchase of “defense weapons” as France has been delivering since the start of the Russian offensive in Ukraine in February, the head of state said.

France has so far delivered to Ukraine 18 Caesar caliber 155mm guns with a range of 40 kilometers, mounted on trucks, antitank and antiaircraft missiles, advanced armored vehicles (VAB), fuel, individual equipment and about 15 TRF1 caliber 155mm guns.

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There is a clear reaffirmed will to support Ukraine in this time of war, to continue to help it with our budget support, to prepare for reconstruction or with our military support,” stressed Macron.

The French president also confirmed that France plans to deliver six more Caesar guns to Ukraine from an order from Denmark.

“We are in talks with our Danish partners to deliver the Caesars, but it is a discussion that has certain technical aspects and is being finalized,” he said.

“In any case, we are ready for this, we are ready to provide cofinancing that would allow us to deliver several units of this Caesar artillery system that has proven its effectiveness in the field,” he added.

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Photos after Annas birth

Photos after Anna’s birth

Cristiana Capotondi attended the second edition of the Accademia della Stella, a Negroni event that talks about new talent and making videos. At the event, she was a real “star” alongside presenter Daniela Collu and the rest of the jury with Francesco Castelnuovo and Claudio Di Biagio. For the actress, who recently revealed that she had become the mother of little Anna, it is a very special and special moment at the same time.

Cristiana Capotondi, the first photos after Anna’s birth

For all intents and purposes, it is the first “public” appearance as a mother, although almost a month has passed since Anna’s arrival in his life. For the occasion, Cristiana Capotondi has decided to show one trendy look, of minimal chic influence, which she has always excelled at: light sweater and long skirt, almost to the ankle. Heels and a few accessories including necklaces that contrasted with the black sweater.

Collected hair, makeup mentioned earlier: chic simplicity for Capotondiwhat for them first official mom look definitely hit the mark and confirmed that it is always on trend in terms of fashion choice. Only on September 16 her first daughter Anna was born: despite the rumors about a possible pregnancy, she never confirmed to the press that she was pregnant until she spoke about it Separation from Andrea Pezzi, with whom she has been associated for fifteen years. In any case, the former couple remained on the best of terms.

Cristiana Capotondi, maternity at 42

On the private and sentimental life of the actress He never wanted to open up that much, as it should be. Of course she’s a “Vip”, she’s exposed to the public, but that doesn’t mean that you have to necessarily share all aspects of your life with newspapers or social networks. Because of this, he always tried maintain the strictest confidentialityand she did so in the Ansa press release announcing she had become a mother.

The artist did not want to reveal the identity of Anna’s father: Along with announcing the little girl’s arrival into her life, she also shared that she had split from her historical partner Andrea Pezzi. Despite the estrangement and the end of love, the latter stayed by her side, accompanying her on this incredible journey for which Capotondi was distinguished for her courage and strength.

A strong desire to protect private life

Prior to the Ansa notice, there was no announcement, no information posted on Instagram, or “suspicious” photos. Far from it. Even at the Accademia della Stella event, Capotondi didn’t add any privacy details or share any reference to the child, instead addressing other speeches.

As always, he preferred to talk about work. “Never like today, generational exchange can bring renewal to our cinema and help to complete the education of young people thanks to the relationship with the great masters.” He commented on cinema, his great love, as well as new talent and the importance that the masters of the Not forgetting the past, for a generational continuation renewed with new and young promises.

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Adam Driver plays the unrecognizable auto mogul Enzo Ferrari on

Adam Driver plays the unrecognizable auto mogul Enzo Ferrari on the set of the biopic

Adam Driver is unrecognizable with light gray hair to play auto mogul Enzo Ferrari as seen on the Italian set of the highly anticipated biopic

Adam Driver was unrecognizable as he disappeared into character on the Italian set of his upcoming film Ferrari.

The 38-year-old film star plays auto mogul Enzo Ferrari, founder of the globally popular luxury car brand that bears his name.

He was seen filming a scene in a piazza in Modena, Enzo’s northern Italian hometown where he set up his first workshops.

Here we go: Adam Driver was completely unrecognizable as he disappeared into character on the Italian set of his upcoming film Ferrari

Here we go: Adam Driver was completely unrecognizable as he disappeared into character on the Italian set of his upcoming film Ferrari

Adam plays a white-haired Enzo approaching his 60th birthday, the time when he was known as “il Grande Vecchio” – “the grand old man”.

In his younger years, when he became a pioneering businessman of the brand after a career as a racing driver, he was known as “il Commendatore” – “the commander”.

But in this scene he appeared as an elderly gentleman, still dapper in a perfectly tailored three-piece suit, but a little crooked.

His Enzo was seen strolling across the piazza to a flower shop, where he appeared to be buying a bouquet.

Who's Who: Similarity: Adam plays a white-haired Enzo nearing his 60th birthday, when he was still known as Setting: The real Enzo Ferrari is pictured at the 1957 Mille Miglia, a legendary auto race that ties heavily into the film's plot

Similarity: Adam plays a white-haired Enzo nearing his 60th birthday, the time when he was known as “il Grande Vecchio” – “the grand old man”.

The film sees Enzo grappling with issues in his personal life as the Mille Miglia – a legendary Italian motor race – draws near.

Enzo’s son Dino, who was to succeed him at the helm of the family business, had died a year earlier from muscular atrophy

Simply titled Ferrari, the film was written and directed by Michael Man, whose credits include films such as The Last Of The Mohicans, Heat and Public Enemies.

Adam leads a star cast that also includes Penelope Cruz as Enzo’s wife, Laura, to whom he has been notoriously unfaithful throughout his life.

Flashback: He was spotted filming a scene in a piazza in Modena, Enzo's northern Italian hometown where he set up his first workshops

Flashback: He was spotted filming a scene in a piazza in Modena, Enzo’s northern Italian hometown where he set up his first workshops

Hand in hand: His Enzo ambled across the piazza to a flower shop, where he appeared to be buying a bouquet

Hand in hand: His Enzo ambled across the piazza to a flower shop, where he appeared to be buying a bouquet

Shailene Woodley plays Enzo’s longtime lover Lina Lardi, the mother of his son Piero, who is now Ferrari vice chairman.

A trio of Adonis were cast as racers – Patrick Dempsey as Piero Taruffi, Gabriel Leone as Alfonso de Portago and Jack O’Connell as Peter Collins.

The film, which has been filming in Italy since mid-August, is set to be released later in 2023.

Adam is no stranger to playing dynastic Italian business magnates, having made a splash as Maurizio Gucci opposite Lady Gaga in House Of Gucci last year.

Stunning: Adam's signature look, pictured at the premiere of White Noise during the New York Film Festival last month, is a far cry from his Enzo Ferrari cast

Stunning: Adam’s signature look, pictured at the premiere of White Noise during the New York Film Festival last month, is a far cry from his Enzo Ferrari cast

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1665179185 Prioli avoids comment on tuition cuts Im in New York

Prioli avoids comment on tuition cuts: ‘I’m in New York’

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Gabriela Prioli Gabriela Prioli has been criticized for not wanting to comment on cuts in education (Photo: Reproduo/Redes Sociais) Lawyer and presenter Gabriela Prioli has been criticized on social media after declaring that she will not speak out on cuts in the country’s educational institutions express covenant. Prioli, who is pregnant, said she would not comment on the contingency at the moment as she is in New York doing her daughter’s dowry. “I’ve received over a hundred messages. ‘Gabi, talk about cutting education’. Guys, I’m in New York making my daughter’s dowry, I mean, I bought half a dozen things for the dowry, but it’s not the case. I’m leaving, maybe next week,” Prioli said in a video posted to social media.

The impact divided netizens. “As you step on her, she has prepared content for the channel that has the potential to become a poll. It will do something useful, daughter,” commented a user in a publication criticizing Prioli, referring to it on one of the videos on the presenter’s YouTube channel, in which she speaks about politics.

As you trample her, she leaves content ready for the channel that has the potential to become a poll. Do something for your daughter. pic.twitter.com/6NBkzxHHal

%u2014 Nando %uD83D%uDD70%uFE0F (@carrerota) October 7, 2022

“You have to be very bitter and downtrodden to have the gall to publish this. The woman is pregnant, she is doing a lot more than you she is regularly posting content in a clear antigovernment way. Stop being boring and problematizing someone else.”, he added.

You have to be very bitter and downtrodden to have the gall to post this. The woman is pregnant, she’s doing a lot more than you she’s regularly posting antigovernment content in a lucid way. Stop being boring and problematize hating others. push it away too much

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“I think she might as well not have said anything that would have turned out better than doing a video with that smug smile saying she won’t say anything because she makes dowries in NY,” cried another user .

I think she might as well not have said anything that would have turned out better than doing a video with that smug smile saying she won’t say anything because she’s doing trousseau in NY.

%u2014 Lafa (@UltraLafa) October 6, 2022

“She is part of the white and wealthy elite in Brazil, who can leave the country whenever they want. The problems with public education don’t affect their lives at all,” claimed another user.

She belongs to Brazil’s wealthy white elite, who can leave the country at any time if they wish. The problems related to public education do not affect their lives at all.

%u2014 Evelin Moreira (@evelinmoreirabr) October 6, 2022

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