#Breaking144 – India’s spiritual and religious market is estimated to be worth over $40 billion, of which astrology alone amounts to $10 billion.

According to Google trends, astrology hit a five-year peak in 2020 and 2021. What’s more, many apps related to astrology have seen a surge in downloads both in India as well as globally during this time.
“From Pandemic & Political Shifts to Marriage & Career: Pundits Explain Drive for Astrology in India”

Published: Oct.10: 2022: https://ift.tt/DXdt61G

#Breaking144 – DPC examines data breach at dairy processor Tirlán

“In a statement Tirlán said they themselves referred the matter to the Data Protection Commissioner, and the company will follow the instructions of the DPC in relation to dealing with this incident.”

Published: Oct.10: 2022: https://t.co/E2CZ0J94gR

#Breaking144 – Germany Drained by Ukraine Crisis, Has Enough Ammo for Just 1-2 Days of Combat: Report

“Berlin has pledged over €1 billion in direct military assistance to Ukraine, with aid including self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, Panzerhaubitze 2000 artillery, MARS II multiple rocket launchers, T-72 tanks, small arms, portable anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles, and other equipment. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has drawn the line at Leopard tanks.”

Published: Oct.10: 2022: https://ift.tt/5t9eDAT

#Breaking144 – UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has set a new date for the publication of the government’s medium-term budget plan, according to the BBC its Halloween (31/10/2022

“Kwasi Kwarteng said in a letter to the chairman of the Commons Treasury Committee, Mel Stride, that the spending and borrowing plan will be announced on 31 October 31 rather than 23 November as previously arranged.”

Published: Oct.10: 2022: https://ift.tt/mZEpgnV

#Breaking144 – Ex-Chadian Leader’s Son Mahamat Deby Officially Sworn in as Country’s Interim President

“A transitional period in Chad started in April 2021, when the country’s last elected president of more than 30 years, Idriss Deby Itno, was killed and his son became the head of a temporary government. Last week, the National Sovereign Inclusive Dialogue forum made a decision to extend the transition period for another two years.”

Published: Oct.10: 2022: https://ift.tt/HelIBSD

#Breaking144 – Trade unions have announced plans to hold a series of town hall meetings across Northern Ireland to discuss how to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.

“The NIC-ICTU, an umbrella body of unions which represents more than 200,000 people across Northern Ireland, launched its Workers Demand Better campaign at Stormont today.”

Published: Oct.10: 2022: https://t.co/TpzO61SDDj

#Breaking144 – The Danish Baltic Sea island of Bornholm experienced a complete blackout Monday morning.

“Electricity operator Energinet said an underwater cable that provides electricity from Sweden is now back online after it went out at around 8 am.”

Published: Oct.10: 2022: https://t.co/trh8mdVx7F