Britain Just Blew Up Europe

Brexit Winners And Losers The Brexit vote will have a major impact on politics in the U.K. and beyond: Prime Minister David Cameron is the highest-profile political casualty, and former London mayor Boris Johnson’s political stock is now rising sharply. Who else are the big winners and losers ? Sponsored by: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, RIGHT NOW. #IBTPulse --------------------------------------------------------------- Brexit Is Happening, Cameron Is Quitting British voters’ decision to leave the EU has sent global markets into turmoil, with the pound plunging to its lowest level since 1985. Prime Minister David Cameron has also announced that he will step down later this year, setting off a scramble inside his party among potential successors. Brexit Winners And Losers The Brexit vote will have a major impact on politics in the U.K. and beyond: Prime Minister David Cameron is the highest-profile political casualty, and former London mayor Boris Johnson’s political stock is now rising sharply. Who else are the big winners and losers ? After Brexit, Scottish Independence? While a majority of voters across the U.K. voted for Brexit, Scotland voted strongly for “remain.” Nationalist politicians have warned that if the country is taken out of the EU against its will, it would prompt another referendum on independence. Nationalists in Ireland are also calling for a poll on unity with Northern Ireland. Could the Brexit vote result in the breakup of the U.K.? Even Lindsay Lohan Is A Brexit Analyst Social media has been in high gear since the countdown to Britain’s historic decision to leave the EU, and it has prompted many high-profile figures from the world of entertainment and politics to share their thoughts. We’ve gathered together some of the most interesting. HERE'S WHAT YOU MISSED LAST NIGHT. Like Jon Snow, HBO Isn’t Dead Yet With the premium cable network’s only real hit show, “Game of Thrones,” due to end in two seasons and other new offerings flopping, commentators are already begging to write HBO’s obituary. But reports of the network’s impending death are greatly exaggerated: here’s why. What’s Really In Your Nail Polish? People are increasingly conscious about what they put in their bodies – but what about what they put on their bodies? An overhaul of U.S. chemicals regulation this week will not address the suspect ingredients used in the $60 billion personal care products industry. What Do Rubio’s Donors Want Now? When the Florida senator decided to run for re-election, many of the same Wall Street and auto industry donors who backed the Republican’s failed presidential run are funding his Senate re-election campaign. What’s their agenda? Fighting An Alien Invasion? Now You Need China The release of “Independence Day: Resurgence” this weekend illustrates clearly how far China’s economy has come since the original movie came out 20 years ago. With the country’s movie market on its way to becoming the world’s most lucrative, Hollywood can no longer let just U.S. presidents fight off alien invaders – they need storylines to attract Chinese viewers that will not fall foul of the country’s censors. AND THEN THERE'S THIS... Why Apple Should Kill The Headphone Jack Apple will release its annual update to the iPhone in September, and the biggest mooted change in the latest offering is the removal of the headphone jack, which has prompted indignant rage among users like only a minor tweak to an Apple product can. The thing is, Apple is right and the rage-filled users are all wrong. Led Zeppelin Wins ‘Stairway To Heaven’ Case A Los Angeles jury has found that the rockers did not plagiarize the opening riff from their seminal track, in a case brought on behalf of Randy Wolfe, the lead guitarist from the band Spirit. The suit is one of an increasing number of copyright infringement actions in the music business, as artists and publishers faced with diminishing returns turn to litigation. 7 Hanover Square, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004 © 2015 IBT Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please add pulse@ibt-mail.com to your contacts [Unsubscribe] | Privacy Policy