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☆ NATO set to kick off nuclear exercise 'Steadfast Noon' on Monday as UK's Royal Navy also hosts major naval training
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

NATO is kicking off its annual "Steadfast Noon" nuclear exercise on Monday. The UK's Royal Navy is also holding a major naval exercise from Monday. AdvertisementNATO is set to launch its annual nuclear training exercise, "Steadfast Noon," on Monday. The UK's Royal Navy is also set to hold a major naval exercise from Monday. F-35B Lightning fighter jets are set to operate from the vessel.

Persons: —, Mark Rutte, Rutte, Keir Starmer, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, HMS, Wales Organizations: NATO, UK's Royal, Service, UK Locations: Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Dutch, London, Ukraine, Russia

☆ China to increase debt issuance in bid to revive economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

China plans to increase debt issuance to boost its economy. It announced plans for a new fiscal stimulus package on Saturday. AdvertisementChina has announced plans to ramp up government debt issuance in a bid to boost its economy. "We will increase support for local governments in resolving government debt risks, increase debt limits on a larger scale, and support local governments in resolving hidden debts," he said. Chinese equities rallied in September on the back of a series of easing measures announced by Beijing aimed at stimulating growth.

Persons: —, Lan Fo'an, Fo'an, Huang Yan Organizations: Service, China, Asia Investment, CSI, Shanghai QiuYang, Reuters Locations: China, Beijing, Asia

☆ Spain is betting on immigrants to boost its economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Spain is looking to immigrants to help boost its economy. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said migration is crucial for the country's prosperity. AdvertisementSpain is looking to immigrants to help boost its economy and fill gaps in its workforce. Related storiesSánchez also used his speech to dispel certain myths and "disinformation" about immigrants, saying that "hatred and xenophobia have been — and are — the greatest destroyer of nations." Former President Donald Trump has drawn particular attention to the issue, often using inflammatory rhetoric to describe immigrants.

Persons: Pedro Sánchez, —, Sánchez, Donald Trump, Trump Organizations: Spanish, Service Locations: Spain, EU, Spanish, Germany, Sweden, Finland

☆ Ukraine approves 'historic' war tax hike to help cover defense spending
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The new law will raise war tax from 1.5% to 5% for residents. It comes as Ukraine seeks to bolster its finances amid its ongoing war with Russia. AdvertisementUkraine's parliament approved a war tax increase on Thursday. The new law will raise a military tax on residents from 1.5% to 5% and see corporate tax on banks' profits climb to 50% for the year. In a post on X, Zelenskyy said the trio had focused on "Euro-Atlantic integration and the military reinforcement of Ukraine."

Persons: —, Yaroslav Zhelezniak, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Yuriy Dzhygyr, Zelenskyy, Keir Starmer, Mark Rutte Organizations: Service, Verkhovna Rada's, Reuters, Russia, Defence Forces, Russian Federation, Ukraine, of, British, NATO Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Ukrainian, Ukraine's, London

☆ 'Stop worrying about a Trump presidency,' NATO's new chief says during UK visit
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rutte met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. "Stop worrying about a Trump presidency," Rutte told reporters outside Downing Street. AdvertisementMark Rutte addressed the prospect of a second Trump presidency during his first official visit to London as NATO Secretary General on Thursday. Rutte, a former Dutch prime minister, was in the capital to meet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. "So, really, stop worrying about a Trump presidency.

Persons: Mark Rutte, Rutte, Keir Starmer, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, —, Trump, it's, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, placating Trump, Rachel Rizzo, he's, Rizzo, Zelenskyy Organizations: NATO, UK, Trump, Downing, Service, Ukraine, Putin, Council's, Center Locations: London, Dutch, Ukraine, United States, Washington, San Francisco, Netherlands, Russia

☆ Hezbollah members were likely holding pagers with both hands when they exploded due to a dark feature: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A new report has detailed a dark feature that made some of the devices even more gruesome. The attacks targeted pagers and walkie-talkies used by the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Hezbollah had seemingly switched from using cellphones to more low-tech pagers just months before the detonations. AdvertisementSources familiar with Hezbollah told Reuters in July that the group had banned cellphones from the battlefield to try to stay ahead of Israeli intelligence capabilities. Related stories"We are looking at something that has been a very carefully, very thoroughly, well-calculated, meticulously tailored process," Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence official, said.

Persons: —, textbookly, Avi Melamed, Hassan Nasrallah, Nasrallah's Organizations: Service, Hezbollah, Washington Post, Post, Reuters, Emirates airline Locations: Lebanon, Israel, Iran, Lebanese, Dubai, Beirut

☆ Emirates airline bans pagers and walkie-talkies after attacks on Hezbollah devices
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Emirates has banned pagers and walkie-talkies after attacks targeting devices used by Hezbollah in Lebanon last month. The airline banned the devices "on flights to, from or via Dubai," it said in a statement. AdvertisementEmirates airline has banned passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies, it has said. It comes after a series of attacks that targeted similar devices used by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. AdvertisementAround 5,000 electronic devices fitted with explosives detonated across Lebanon last month, killing dozens of people and leaving thousands injured.

Persons: —, Hassan Nasrallah, Nasrallah, Hashem Safieddine Organizations: Emirates, Service, Dubai Police, AFP, Business Locations: Lebanon, Dubai, Beirut, Lebanese, Israel, Iraq, Iran, Jordan

☆ Video shows Ukrainian 'dragon' drone appearing to destroy a Russian tank with 'molten thermite'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

New footage shows a Ukrainian "dragon" drone appearing to destroy a Russian tank with "molten thermite." Military experts have said that such drones are designed to spread terror among Russian troops. AdvertisementNew footage appears to show a Ukrainian "dragon" drone destroying a Russian tank. Ukraine's defense ministry shared the video on X on Friday, claiming in the caption that the drone fired "molten thermite" at the Russian tank. Ukraine's defense ministry said on Saturday that its forces had taken out 8,916 Russian tanks since the war began in February 2022.

Persons: —, egan, J ames, ong, ince Organizations: Military, Service, Forbes, Business Locations: Ukrainian, Minkivka, Ukraine

☆ Vista Outdoor agrees deal to sell its ammunition and sporting goods divisions for $3.4 billion
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Vista Outdoor has announced a deal to sell its two divisions for $3.4 billion. It is set to sell Revelyst, its sporting goods business, for around $1.13 billion. That deal is subject to the completion of the sale of its ammunition business, Kinetic Group, for about $2.23 billion. Advertisement"Together, the CSG Transaction and the SVP Transaction represent an enterprise value of $3.35 billion for Vista Outdoor and will deliver an estimated $45 per share in cash to Vista Outdoor stockholders," the press release says. AdvertisementCzechoslovak Group is being advised by JPMorgan on the new deal, while Morgan Stanley is advising Vista Outdoor.

Persons: —, Michael Callahan, Morgan Stanley, Vista's Organizations: Kinetic, Service, Partners, Czechoslovak Group, CSG, Vista, Vista Outdoor, Reuters, JPMorgan, Moelis, Company Locations: Minnesota, Prague

☆ Trump says Kamala Harris was born 'mentally impaired' in what he conceded was a 'dark speech' at a Wisconsin rally
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Trump said Vice President Kamala Harris was born "mentally impaired" at a rally in Wisconsin. He later conceded to the crowd that it was a "dark speech." AdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump delivered what he conceded was a "dark speech" at a rally in Wisconsin on Saturday, reeling off a string of personal barbs about Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump later conceded that it was a "dark speech." Advertisement"I'm just saying, this is a dark — this a dark speech," he added.

Persons: Trump, Kamala Harris, —, Donald Trump, Harris, Joe Biden, Kamala, Maria Town, they'd, Trump's, Biden Organizations: Service, American Association of People, Trump Locations: Wisconsin, Prairie du Chien , WI

☆ Netanyahu used his UN visit to 'trick' Hezbollah chief Nasrallah: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Netanyahu's trip to New York was designed to "trick" Hassan Nasrallah, an Israeli official has said. Nasrallah, who was the leader of Hezbollah, was killed following an Israeli strike on Beirut on Friday. The "diversionary plan" aimed to make Nasrallah think Israel would not carry out significant military action with Netanyahu away. The Israel Defense Forces said on Saturday that Nasrallah, who had led Hezbollah since 1992, had been killed in a strike on Beirut on Friday. During his UN address, Netanyahu said that Israel would "continue degrading Hezbollah until all our objectives are met."

Persons: Hassan Nasrallah, Nasrallah, —, Benjamin Netanyahu's, Israel, Netanyahu, Ali Karaki, Nabil Qaouk, Joe Biden, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Nasrallah's, Khameini Organizations: UN, Service, United Nations, Telegraph, Israel Defense Forces, Hezbollah, Southern Front, United, Hamas, Reuters Locations: New York, Beirut, Gaza, Palestine, Lebanon, group's, United States, Iran, Tehran

☆ Who was Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader killed by Israel?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Israel said on Saturday that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had been killed. AdvertisementIsrael said on Saturday that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah had been killed in a targeted strike on the group's central headquarters in Beirut. AdvertisementHe took over Hezbollah in 1992 after Israel assassinated the group's previous leader and cofounder Abbas al-Musawi. Nasrallah gained widespread popularity for overseeing the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon in 2000 and the so-called "divine victory" in the 2006 Lebanon War. The group's support from Sunni Muslims dropped due to its involvement in the fighting, per the CFR.

Persons: Israel, Hassan Nasrallah, Nasrallah, —, Abbas, Bashar al, Assad's ostracization, Hadi Organizations: Service, Foreign Relations, Israel Locations: Iran, Beirut, Hezbollah, Gaza, Palestine, Lebanon

☆ NATO is planning for mass medical evacuations in case of a war with Russia: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

NATO is planning for the mass transport of wounded troops in case of a war with Russia. NATO could use hospital trains and buses to move injured troops in such an event, a German general told Reuters. The general's comments come amid increasing tension between NATO and Russia. AdvertisementNATO is developing plans to manage the evacuation of large numbers of wounded troops in case of a war with Russia, a senior military officer told Reuters. Germany's defense minister, Boris Pistorius, said in an interview published in January that Russia could attack NATO within the next decade.

Persons: —, General Alexander Sollfrank, Sollfrank, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Putin, Vyacheslav Volodin, Volodin, Boris Pistorius, Pistorius, Der Tagesspiegel Organizations: NATO, Reuters, Service, Command, British Storm Shadow, New York Times, Russia's Duma, Business Locations: Russia, Western, warzones, Afghanistan, Iraq, Russian, Moscow, United States

☆ A Jewish Delta Air Lines flight attendant is suing the carrier over a ham sandwich and a Yom Kippur shift
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewDelta Air Lines is being sued by a Jewish flight attendant who is claiming religious discrimination, according to a lawsuit seen by Business Insider. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Sheva, a California resident, has worked for Delta for two-and-a-half years, performing his duties in "a satisfactory manner," the complaint says. But despite Sheva's employee profile "clearly stating that he is Hebrew-speaking, Jewish and vegetarian, he was provided with a ham sandwich," the complaint continues. Sheva took time off work to recover after both incidents, but the complaint says that Delta "engaged in behavior to belittle" his injuries.

Persons: —, Sasi Sheva, Delta, Sheva Organizations: Service, Business, United States, Court, Southern, of, Delta Locations: of New York, California, Yom Kippur

☆ Video shows enormous explosion at Russian ammunition depot that Ukraine says housed munitions from North Korea
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewUkrainian forces struck a major Russian ammunition depot this weekend, causing a massive explosion that was caught on camera. The Ukrainian military said that 2,000 tons of munitions, including some from North Korea, had arrived at the depot before the strike. BREAKING: Several large Russian weapons depots destroyed in Ukrainian drone swarm strikes a few hours ago.This video shows the weapons depot storing North Korean artillery shells exploding in Tikhoretsk, in the Krasnodar region nearly 500 km from the frontlines. The Security Service of Ukraine also hit a munition depot in Oktyabrsky in the western region of Tver, it added. On Saturday morning, the Russian Ministry of Defense said that Russian forces had intercepted 101 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 18 over Krasnodar Krai and three over Tver.

Persons: —, Veniamin Kondratyev, Kondratyev Organizations: Service, Business, Russian, Staff of, Armed Forces, Security Service, Russian Ministry of Defense, Institute for Locations: Russian, Tikhoretsk, Russia's Krasnodar Krai, North Korea, Krasnodar, Ukraine, Oktyabrsky, Tver, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, Toropets

☆ Romania is increasing its ammunition acquisition and calling on NATO to react to Russian incursions as Ukraine war lingers on its doorstep
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Romania is urging NATO to react to Russian missile and drone incursions into its airspace. The country also announced it would increase its acquisition of ammunition in response to Russia's war in Ukraine. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRomania is taking strategic steps to bolster its defenses amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, accelerating its acquisition of ammunition and calling on NATO to react to Russian incursions into its airspace.

Persons: —, Euractiv Organizations: NATO, Romanian Defense, Service, Romania's, of National Defence, Business Locations: Romania, Russian, Ukraine, Russia

☆ JD Vance suggested the US's support for NATO could be pulled if Europe tries to regulate X as free speech debate rumbles on
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

he continued, adding that it was "insane that we would support a military alliance if that military alliance isn't going to be pro-free speech." Breton addressed the letter to Musk ahead of the X owner's much-publicized interview with Trump, warning him against amplifying "harmful content." AdvertisementIn February, the former president even suggested that the US could let Russia attack non-paying NATO countries, much to the White House's ire. Related storiesAccording to NATO estimates, Poland is set to be the biggest NATO spender in 2024, allocating 4.12% of its GDP. For its part, NATO has acknowledged that there's been a historic imbalance between US military spending and that of non-US allies.

Persons: —, JD Vance, Elon Musk's X, Vance, Shawn Ryan Show, Donald Trump's, Musk, platformed Trump, Elon, Donald Trump, Thierry Breton, Breton, NICHOLAS KAMM, Trump, NATO spender, there's Organizations: Service, NATO, European Union, EU, Business, Trump, EU Commission, EU's Digital, DSA, European Commission, White, Getty Images, Alliance Locations: Russia, Canada, Spain, Poland, Estonia, United States

☆ Israeli airstrike on Beirut killed at least 37, including the commander of a Hezbollah special forces unit
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

An Israeli airstrike on a Beirut suburb killed at least 37 people. Two Hezbollah commanders, Ibrahim Aqil and Ahmed Wahbi, are said to have died in the strike. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAn Israeli airstrike on a Beirut suburb on Friday killed at least 37 people, including three children, Lebanon's health ministry said Saturday.

Persons: Ibrahim Aqil, Ahmed Wahbi, —, Daniel Hagari Organizations: Service, Reuters, Israel Defense Forces, Business Locations: Beirut

☆ US likely to send Ukraine the AGM-154 glide weapon for its F-16s as part of a new $375M aid package: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The US is likely to send Ukraine AGM-154 glide munitions, Politico reported. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe US will likely send Ukraine an unspecified number of AGM-154 glide munitions as part of a new $375 million aid package, Politico reported, citing two US officials and a person familiar with the matter. While the contents of the package are still subject to change, the people said, it will likely also include air defense missiles, rockets, and artillery weaponry.

Persons: — Organizations: Ukraine, Politico, Service, Business Locations: Ukraine

☆ How reproductive rights, Greek life, and celebrity endorsements could prove key to Kamala Harris' bid for women voters
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

And it seems to be going well for the vice president so far. AdvertisementA key area closely connected to gender voting patterns — and which has helped tip elections toward the Democrats in recent years — is abortion rights. AdvertisementWomen-led political action committees (PACs) and organizations have also been rallying behind the vice president over the issue. The vice president is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the US's oldest Black sorority and part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council — more commonly known as the Divine Nine. Black women are also getting behind Harris' running mate, Tim Walz, who has established himself as a reproductive rights messenger in his own right.

Persons: —, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Joe Biden, Roe, Wade, Biden, Vance, Shana Gadarian, Ali Monge, Jessica Mackler, Trump, — that's, Win McNamee, Tonya Ly, They've, Tim Walz, Walz, Brenda Coles, you've, hadn't, JD Vance, Taylor Swift, Cat Lady, Fernando Leon, TAS23, Drew Hallowell, Swift, Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, Darrell West, Winfrey, Obama Organizations: Service, Business, Democrats, Suffolk University, USA, Trump, Syracuse University, Women, PAC, Getty, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Black, Pan, Hellenic, Politico, DNC, Rights Management, Governance, Brookings Institution Locations: Minnesota, Virginia, Instagram, African

☆ Turkey's 'balancing act' with BRICS may stoke NATO fears, but the West needn't be too worried, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewEarlier this month, a spokesperson for Turkey's ruling AK Party said that a process was "underway" for Turkey to join the BRICS group of emerging-market nations. He now appears to be seeking to maintain what experts have dubbed a "balancing act" between its relations with the West, Russia, and China. "Even if Turkey does join BRICS, I do not believe it is going to lead to a fundamental redefinition of Turkey's relationship with the West." Advertisement"Understanding and collaborating with Turkey's perspective can enhance US and NATO relations with Turkey, irrespective of potential administrative changes in Ankara," Can wrote in an article for the Wilson Center. For its part, the US has remained relatively quiet following the news that Turkey's BRICS ambitions may be inching forward, which Aydintaşbaş said was likely a savvy move aimed at avoiding a public dispute.

Persons: —, Omer Celik, Tayyip Erdoğan's, Aydintaşbaş, Erdogan, Bulent Aliriza, Yusuf, Aliriza, there's, Turkey's Organizations: Service, AK Party, Reuters, Business, United, Saudi, NATO, EU, West, Brookings Institution, Russia, China, Eurasia Program, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Middle, Wilson Center, Wilson, of Europe, France Locations: Turkey, Ankara, Turkish, Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Iran, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, United States, Europe, France, West, Russian, U.S, Washington, Kazan

☆ Houthi rebels say they struck Israel with a 'new hypersonic ballistic missile' that flew more than 1,200 miles in just over 11 minutes
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Houthi rebels said they had struck Israel with a hypersonic ballistic missile. They said the missile flew more than 1,200 miles in just over 11 minutes. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementYemen's Houthi rebels have said that the militant group struck Israel using a "new hypersonic ballistic missile." The Israel Defense Forces said that it had identified a surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen over central Israel.

Persons: —, Yemen's, Yahya Sarea Organizations: Service, Israel Defense Forces, Business Locations: Israel, Yemen

☆ 4 Alaska Airlines flight attendants were taken to hospital after reporting an 'unidentifiable odor' that caused plane to divert
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

An Alaska Airlines flight diverted to Honolulu after four flight attendants felt unwell. The crew reported an "unidentifiable odor" in the cabin shortly after takeoff from Lihue, Hawaii. It's not the first time such an incident has occurred on an Alaska Airlines flight. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAn Alaska Airlines flight from Hawaii to Seattle was forced to turn back after four flight attendants felt unwell and reported an "unidentifiable odor" in the cabin.

Persons: It's, —, AS810 Organizations: Alaska Airlines, Service, Boeing, Business Locations: Honolulu, Lihue, Hawaii, Seattle, Kauai

☆ Trump had to front $145,000 to secure a rally space in Arizona amid reports he left an unpaid bill at the same venue in 2016
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Trump's campaign paid over $145,000 to secure a spot at the Tucson Convention Center for a rally. Local media said Trump failed to pay a bill for an event at the same venue in 2016. AdvertisementThe Trump campaign had to pay a deposit of over $145,000 to secure a spot at the Tucson Convention Center for a rally on Thursday. In a statement to Business Insider, the City of Tucson City Manager's Office confirmed that the Trump campaign had paid a deposit for estimated costs of $145,222.70 to use the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall at the venue. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Trump, Trump's, Kamala Harris, —, Linda Ronstadt, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders Organizations: Tucson Convention, Service, Business, Tucson City Manager's Office, City Locations: Tucson, Arizona, City, Tucson City

☆ British tech tycoon Mike Lynch likely died of suffocation after his 'Bayesian' superyacht sank off Sicily: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-08 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tech tycoon Mike Lynch likely suffocated after his yacht sank off Sicily last month. Seven people died after the "Bayesian" yacht went down, including Lynch and his daughter Hannah. AdvertisementBritish tech tycoon Mike Lynch likely died of suffocation after his "Bayesian" superyacht sank off Sicily last month, autopsy results suggested, an investigative source told Reuters. Seven people died after the yacht went down during a storm off the coast of Porticello on August 19, including Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah. The unnamed source told Reuters that initial autopsy results on Hannah Lynch's body were inconclusive, but they ruled out traumas or wounds as a cause of death.

Persons: Mike Lynch, Lynch, Hannah, —, Hannah Lynch's Organizations: Service, Reuters, Business Locations: Sicily, British, Seven, Porticello

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