Tag: effect

08 DEC

Trump’s expanded travel ban goes into full effect – State Department

The US State Department announced that it is fully implementing President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban, following the Supreme Court’s decision to overrule injunctions against it. “National security is our top priority in visa operations. Our embassies and consulates around the world are fully implementing Presidential Proclamation 9645 to protect the American people, now that […]

27 NOV

Forget the Kate effect – Markle's sparkle sees coat website CRASH due to demand

Meghan Markle, 36, and Prince Harry, 33, entertained photographers this afternoon after news they will be tying the knot came this morning.  The couple dressed up for the occasion – Harry in a dark blue suit with a white shirt and navy tie and Meghan in a dark green P.A.R.O.S.H dress and nude suede pumps […]

21 NOV

White House urges Supreme Court to allow Trump’s travel ban to take effect in full

FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images The White House asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to allow President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban to take full effect.  Last week, an appeals court in California ruled that only parts of the ban could be enacted. Trump’s ban was announced on September 24 and replaced two previous versions […]

20 NOV

Treaty ending use of planet-warming HFCs takes effect in 2019

The treaty phasing out the use of Earth-warming hydrofluorocarbons now has an official start date. Sweden has become the 20th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment, invoking a clause that has the measure taking effect on January 1st, 2019. From then on, wealthier countries (less fortunate nations have until 2024 or 2028) must cut back […]

01 NOV

PS Plus November 2017 predictions: Mass Effect, Beyond Two Souls and other PS4 free games

PlayStation Plus subscribers are waiting for the November 2017 free games to be announced by Sony. The PS Plus November 2017 free games lineup will be announced between 4-5pm later today (November 1). The freebies will be available to download from Tuesday, November 7. As subscribers wait for official confirmation from Sony, Reddit users have […]

29 OCT

The ‘Amazon effect’ doesn’t explain the Fed’s biggest dilemma

Fed officials puzzled by low inflation have looked to the impact of technology as a potential culprit. There may be an “Amazon effect” on the US economy, but it’s not to blame for low US inflation, according to bank lobby IIF.    Online shopping may be convenient, and may even lower prices on some items, for some consumers. That […]