Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman, Author at Georgia times

How Black Sabbath found their sound - and invented heavy metal

How Black Sabbath developed their sound and created heavy metal

When Black Sabbath appeared from the rough industrial backdrop of Birmingham, England, towards the end of the 1960s, not many foreseen the tremendous influence they would exert on the music…

City traders have rate-rigging convictions quashed

Economy

City traders’ rate-rigging convictions set aside

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Several former financial traders who were previously convicted in connection with manipulating benchmark interest rates have had their convictions overturned, marking a significant legal development in one of the most…

S&P 500 notches record high close on optimism about trade deals

Investments and Business

S&P 500 records all-time high close driven by trade deal progress

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

El mercado de valores de EE.UU. alcanzó un hito importante cuando el índice S&P 500 cerró en un máximo histórico, impulsado principalmente por una renovada confianza en las negociaciones comerciales…

Deepfakes to become criminal offence in NI 'sooner rather than later'

Science and Technology

NI to criminalize deepfakes ‘sooner rather than later’

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The rapid evolution of digital technologies has brought remarkable innovations, but it has also introduced new risks—among them, the rise of deepfakes. These hyper-realistic manipulated videos and audio clips, created…

GM Profit Shrinks After .1 Billion Tariff Hit

Investments and Business

GM Profit Down Due to $1.1 Billion Tariff Blow

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

General Motors (GM), a leading global car manufacturer, has recently experienced a marked decline in its profit margins. This decrease was primarily driven by the economic consequences of tariffs, especially…

Investments and Business

Why Are Stocks Up? Financial Analysts Respond

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

In recent trading sessions, equity markets have shown notable gains, with major indices climbing steadily and investor optimism appearing to grow. Yet despite this upward momentum, a clear and consistent…

China’s Xi Gives Up Air Miles for More Time at Home

International

Xi Jinping Cuts Back on Air Miles to Focus on Domestic Affairs

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

China's President Xi Jinping has noticeably reduced his international travel schedule in recent years, signaling a shift in his leadership approach as he concentrates more heavily on domestic affairs. This…

Food Aid Becomes Main Sticking Point in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks

Social Responsibility

Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Stall Over Food Aid Issues

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza have hit a significant hurdle, with humanitarian aid delivery now at the center of the talks. While negotiators have made progress on other…

Fashion and Trends

How Marie Vernet Became History’s First Model-Influencer

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Before social media transformed the fashion world, before magazine covers and runway shows became the gold standard of style, there was a woman whose presence and taste quietly shaped how…