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Naim Abu Amra’s land in central Gaza’s Deir al-Balah used to be covered with greenhouses. On the 11-dunam (one hectare) stretch of land east of Abu Holi, the Palestinian farmer grew tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and courgettes, with some seasonal rotations of eggplants and leafy vegetables to keep the soil healthy. Like many of Gaza’s farmers, Abu Amra was working with limited means due to tight Israeli restrictions on agricultural imports, and had to be resourceful, using drip-irrigation systems powered by solar panels and a small diesel pump. His produce was sold in local markets, sustaining a family of eight and providing work to seasonal…

Oils containing CBD (Cannabidiol).Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt | AFP | Getty ImagesCannabis stocks could be poised for a rally after years of stagnation, fueled by investor optimism over the possibility for new federal rules for hemp-derived products and signals that President Donald Trump could take a more permissive stance on marijuana.Publicly traded cannabis companies have seen their share of ups and downs. Verano Holdings reported earnings Wednesday that saw revenues of $203 million, up slightly from the previous quarter but down 6% year-over-year. However, Verano posted a net loss of $44 million, partly due to a $5 million impairment charge…

META CEO Mark Zuckerberg (L) and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.Getty ImagesAs tech giants increase their already breathtaking spending on artificial intelligence, their respective digital advertising businesses have also gained momentum.Quarterly earnings reports this week from Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft all showed healthy revenue on the ads front.The rising online advertising sales have allayed concerns earlier this year that economic turbulence, amplified by President Donald Trump’s trade policies, would negatively impact ad budgets.  “I think the digital ad market is strong,” said Jasmine Enberg, co-founder of Scalable, a creator economy media firm. “I think this economic instability and volatility is…

Aoba Fujino’s first-half goal was enough for Manchester City to edge past West Ham and keep the pressure on Chelsea in the WSL title race.The Japan international finished calmly from Vivianne Miedema’s clever assist midway through the first half, giving City a lead they never surrendered. City dominated possession and territory but struggled to turn their superiority into clear chances, registering 18 shots but just one on target.Bunny Shaw went close on a couple of occasions, while Gracie Prior struck the bar late on.West Ham offered moments of threat on the break – Viviane Asseyi rattled the woodwork and Katrina…

Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter were on target for Chelsea Women as the Blues edged a 2-0 win against London City Lionesses in their first London derby in the Women’s Super League.It was the first time the two sides had met in a league game, but the two head coaches – Sonia Bompastor and Jocelyn Precheur – are well known to each other from their time in France. And as was the case across the channel, Bompastor got the better of her opponent – although it was far from a comfortable win, with London City matching their illustrious counterparts for…

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(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.)Berkshire Hathaway’s third-quarter earnings are out Saturday morning. Operating earnings jumped and Buffett continued to build the cash hoard. You can view the details here.Berkshire worries grow as Buffett’s CEO handover nearsTwo months from now Warren Buffett will no longer be Berkshire’s CEO and investors appear to be getting increasingly nervous about the year-end transition.On May 2, the Friday before Buffett’s surprise announcement at the annual meeting that he plans to…

“I have said many times before that humility and togetherness is the key, both in the good times and the not-so-good times. We need to show both of those qualities this evening,” the captain writes in the matchday programme.”You don’t need me to tell you what has been happening recently. Our results and performances have not been good enough, and it is up to us now to show our best side and work our way out of this difficult situation.”I can assure you that everyone in this dressing room understands the challenge facing us, and that we are all working…

“I have similar thoughts about our supporters. On Wednesday night I think everyone was impressed by how supportive you were in difficult circumstances. So much so that it was a question that kept coming up when I was carrying out my media duties after the game.“This is why I always say we do not take this kind of support for granted. Yes, we can and should be aware of the incredible atmospheres that are created when things are going well in the biggest games, but we should be equally aware – and appreciative of – the backing we get at…

Although theories differ on the role of the individual in shaping history, it was Russian philosopher Georgi Plekhanov who most effectively sought to strike a balance between historical determinism and the influence of individuals on its course.  Today, the case of Marwan Barghouti provides a strong example of that balance, as US President Donald Trump publicly mulls pushing for the jailed Palestinian leader’s release. Trump’s striking comments have drawn attention to Barghouti’s significance in shaping the contours of the future Palestinian political landscape. Yet the Palestinian people have long recognised Barghouti’s importance, envisioning his rise to a prominent political role.…