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The belly dance sparking controversy

23 September 2016

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Markets up after Kevin Warsh's Fed debut

Vance Howard of Howard Capital Management says he is optimistic after the Federal Reserve chair's debut.

Opening Bell

Diving into Florida's prehistoric cave of Ice Age secrets

Florida's natural springs are portals to a prehistoric world hidden beneath turquoise and deep-blue waters.

Travel

The alien lands once hidden beneath the ocean

A local guide takes us to the layered slopes of Bokty mountain and on the multicoloured paths of Kyzylkup canyon.

Travel

The most surprising sex positive city in Europe

An unassuming German city had been scoring among the top three for the last two years.

Travel

The Japanese secret to being calmer and happier

This 16th century concept originated in tea ceremonies and martial arts and is still engrained in Japanese life.

Travel

Inside the Amazon’s sacred food rituals few outsiders see

What does a fish with lungs and a beetle larva have to do with survival?

Travel

Investors await possible US-Iran deal and Fed rate decision

Leah Bennett of Concurrent says even with a US-Iran deal, it will take time for oil prices to normalise.

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US Fed holds first rate meeting with new chair

Gus Scacco of Advisors Capital Management says Kevin Warsh will, for now, continue with the 'Powell scenario'.

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What animal deities reveal about Cleopatra's fading power

Millions of mummified animal gods show how ancient Egyptians turned to animal worship out of desperation.

BBC Select

Markets surge on deal to end US-Iran conflict

Chris Brigati at SWBC says even though volatility is not over yet, we are past the oil price peak.

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The man who visited every country on Earth without flying

Danish adventurer Thor Pedersen spent nearly a decade reaching every country without boarding a plane.

The Travel Show

Is America really becoming more religious?

Katty Kay and Ryan Burge on why some Americans now say religion matters more to them, without going to service.

Katty Kay

Francesca Chiejina: Opera saved my life

The Nigerian-American soprano on how the stage allowed her to feel everything she was taught to hold back.

Arts in Motion

The insect farm raising millions of flies beneath London

Tech Now visit a high-tech underground insect farm that uses millions of flies to turn food waste into protein.

Tech Now

Wall Street up as chip stocks bounce

Markets open higher as chip stocks bounce and oil price rises amid the US threatens to hit Iran 'very hard.'

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The stadium with the world's largest screen built for sports

SoFi Stadium's 360-degree double-sided infinity screen with immersive tech is redefining the fan experience.

TechXplore

US inflation rises to its highest in three years

Julian Koski of New Age Alpha says he is not worried about rising inflation as 'these events don't last long'.

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The immersive venue putting World Cup fans pitchside

This Los Angeles venue uses cutting-edge technology to bring the World Cup experience to life.

TechXplore

US markets rise for second day as tech recovery continues

Mackenzie Peterson at AdvisorShares says the OpenAI IPO shows continued 'hunger and desire' around AI.

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The rare casket that reveals Ancient Rome's extreme wealth

The stunning artifact displays the luxurious lifestyle of Roman nobility but exposes hidden inequality.

BBC Select

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