Ms Marvel strikes gold as first Muslim superhero empowers screens

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3 years ago

June 10, 2022

Brittany Coles

Say hello to Ms Marvel, Disney’s first on-screen Muslim superhero story

The reviews are in and critics are raving about this slice of ‘pop culture history”

The show centres around geeky teenager and Avengers comic book fangirl Kamala Khan.

She struggles to fit in until she gains superpowers, becoming Ms Marvel.

The teen is played by Pakistani-Canadian actress, Iman Vellani, who is new to our screens.

Marvel superheroes have been leaping off the pages of comic books and onto TV and film screens since the 1970s, but more recently there have been attempts made to diversify its characters.

In a five-star review, the Guardian says “She’s funny and charming”

In a similar four-star review, the Financial Times said Vellani’s on-screen debut is “a small yet significant piece of pop culture history”.

In the show, she finds an old bracelet that belonged to her mystical great-grandmother.

The bangle allows her powers to be tied to Kamala’s Pakistani heritage.

There’s two available episodes of the six-part Disney plus series out now.

Gold, silver and platinum explode on markets

Precious metals soar on ASX; investors must choose between bullion, futures, or mining stocks amid rising market heat.

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10 minutes ago

September 17, 2025

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Precious metals soar on ASX; investors must choose between bullion, futures, or mining stocks amid rising market heat.

Precious metals are surging on the ASX, with gold, silver, and platinum all making headlines.

Investors now face a critical decision: whether to buy physical bullion, trade futures, or invest in ASX mining stocks.

Each path comes with risk and reward, but with metals running hot, the question is whether markets are just heating up—or already near boiling point.

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Utah man charged with murder of Charlie Kirk

Utah’s Tyler Robinson, 22, charged with murder of activist Charlie Kirk; DNA links him to crime, death penalty sought.

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1 hour ago

September 17, 2025

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Utah’s Tyler Robinson, 22, charged with murder of activist Charlie Kirk; DNA links him to crime, death penalty sought.

Utah prosecutors have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The case includes aggravated murder and witness tampering charges, with officials signalling they will pursue the death penalty.

Investigators say Robinson’s DNA was found on the weapon used in the killing, and he reportedly confessed to family members.

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Appeals court halts Trump’s attempt to fire Cook

Appeals court blocks Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve ahead of crucial interest rate meeting

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11 hours ago

September 16, 2025

Ahron Young

Appeals court blocks Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve ahead of crucial interest rate meeting

In Short:
– A federal appeals court has blocked Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board.
– Trump’s expected Supreme Court appeal raises concerns about the Federal Reserve’s independence and market stability.

A federal appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board.

The decision comes just before a crucial meeting regarding potential interest rate changes.The court determined that the Trump administration did not meet the requirements for an appeal against a prior ruling that had already blocked Cook’s removal.

Cook has faced allegations of mortgage fraud, which she denies. Her lawyers assert she has not committed any wrongdoing, and documentation reviewed by NBC News supports her position.

Trump is expected to appeal this ruling to the Supreme Court.

The legal context for Cook’s position at the Federal Reserve highlights that removal can only occur “for cause,” under the Federal Reserve Act. Analysts warn that firing Cook may destabilise the Federal Reserve, which is critical for market stability.