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Surging Q2 Financials Fuel Norway SWF’s H1 Return
Chief Investment Officer
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August 19, 2025
After posting a 1.6% loss in the first quarter, the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund—Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global—rebounded to post a 5.7% return during the first half of the year to raise its asset value to 19.59 trillion kroner...
Kelly Clarkson's huge guilt over ex Brandon Blackstock's death: She can't stop thinking about 'double whammy' hit to his health
Daily Mail
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August 20, 2025
Kelly Clarkson made no secret of the devastation she suffered when her marriage to Brandon Blackstock crumbled. As their nasty divorce was aired in public, the pair fought bitterly over finances, with Clarkson forced to pay out millions to the...
Rag'n'Bone Man shares health update after being hospitalised for a week in Lithuania
Daily Mail
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August 19, 2025
Rag'n'Bone Man has given fans a positive health update in an Instagram snap on Monday after spending a week hospitalised in Kaunas, Lithuania. The singer, 40, whose real name is Rory Graham, had to cancel his concert in Kaunas last week just hours...
Future King of Norway’s stepson Marius Borg Høiby charged with four counts of rape
Metro
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August 19, 2025
Marius Borg Hoiby pictured in 2022 (Picture: Hakon Mosvold Larsen/NTB/AFP) The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess has been charged with multiple offences including rape and abuse against a former partner. Marius Borg Hoiby, 28, is son of Crown...
How listening can transform the patient experience and the healthcare system
Medical News
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August 19, 2025
When a patient visits a doctor, they are expected to listen to their patients. But in today's fast-paced health care system, real listening - the kind that makes you feel seen, heard, and understood - can be the first thing to go. A new article,...
French listeria outbreak which has already killed two could have spread to UK, European health officials warn
Daily Mail
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August 19, 2025
Twenty five people have been infected and two have died following an outbreak of listeria linked to soft cheese supplied by a French manufacturer. Whilst France has seen the highest number of cases, after 21 people became seriously unwell,...
Daily on Energy: Wright warns EU on Russian energy, OPEC+ boosts again, and solar growth persists
Washington Examiner
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September 8, 2025
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Monday, readers! As the Trump administration weighs new sanctions on Russia, Energy Secretary Chris Wright has indicated additional measures will be contingent on Europe ending its imports of...
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess, charged with rape and multiple offenses, faces up to 10 years prison time
The Economic Times
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August 19, 2025
Synopsis Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 32 criminal charges, including rape, domestic violence, and assault. The charges stem from incidents between 2018 and 2024, with photographic and video evidence...
Nordic diet vs Mediterranean diet: Which one is better for you?
The Times of India
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August 18, 2025
Think of diets like albums. The Mediterranean is the greatest-hits record: timeless tracks, olive oil, legumes, fish, backed by decades of chart-topping studies. The Nordic is the acclaimed indie: crisp, clean production, rye, root veg, berries,...
Spain intensifies criticism of Israel, Israel responds with travel bans
Naharnet
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday ratcheted up his criticism of Israel's actions in the 23-month Israel-Hamas war, to which Israel responded by banning two left-wing Spanish ministers from the country. Sánchez made the comments while...
From deck to director: Lisa Holum on welcoming women seaferers
Hellenic Shipping News
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September 8, 2025
The maritime industry has long been a male-dominated field, but recent years have seen a growing recognition of the value of female seafarers. As more women pursue careers at sea, companies are increasingly called upon to create environments that...
EXPLAINED: Who's who in Norway's 2025 election race?
The Local - Norway
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August 18, 2025
Monday September 8th is a key day for Norway's future as voters go to the polls for the national election. Here's all you need to know about how the elections work and the parties campaigning for the votes of Norwegians. Every four years, Norway...
How Sleep Cleans the Brain and Keeps You Healthy
Scientific American
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August 19, 2025
You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in real time, the brain activity of a graduate...
Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape
Irish Independent
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Marius Borg Hoiby (28) was charged with 32 offences including domestic abuse of a former partner, assault, breaches of the peace and violation of restraining orders against another former partner, the state prosecutor of Norway said yesterday. He...
Park City nordic combined athletes see sports’ past, present, and future in Norway
TownLift - Utah
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August 18, 2025
Nordic Combined USA teenagers from around the country traveled to Norway for a summer training camp ahead of this winter's Junior World Championships. Included from Park City are Liam Demong and Augie Roepke. Photo: TownLift // Michele Roepke...
Is Your Health Care Provider Really Listening To You?
My Aggie Nation - Texas
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August 18, 2025
When you visit a doctor, you expect them to listen. But in today’s fast-paced health care system, real listening — the kind that makes you feel seen, heard and understood — can be the first thing to go. A new article, co-authored by Dr. Leonard...
Son of Norway’s Crown Princess charged with 32 crimes, including 4 rape cases: Who is Marius Borg Høiby? All about the Norwegian royal family and the controversy
The Times of India
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Various royal families across the world are often look upon by people-- be it for the way they conduct their life, fashion sense, or more. However, sometimes the royals are put in spotlight but for all the wrong reasons. A recent such news if that...
MaineHealth Stephens Hospital renovating, expanding care services
Advertiser Democrat - Maine
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August 18, 2025
NORWAY — Renovations to four key departments at MaineHealth Stephens Hospital are underway. While the hospital’s overall footprint will not increase, Stephens’ emergency, infusion therapy, surgical and maternity departments will see significant...
'Home birth influencer' who advises against medical interventions is arrested after baby DIES during two-day labour
Daily Mail
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August 19, 2025
An Australian home birth 'guru' has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a baby she helped deliver at a home birth. Oyebola Coxon, a privately practising midwife who also advocates 'natural', at home births to her 40,000 social media...
Wendat Nation twins may have school year threatened because of Jordan’s Principle delays
APTN News
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September 8, 2025
The mother of twins from the Wendat Nation in Quebec says they may have their schooling interrupted if money from the federal government’s Jordan’s Principle program doesn’t come through. The federal mandated program has provided three years of...