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Can't watch fireworks at home? Millions choose NBC
More than 8 million television viewers took in NBC's coverage of the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks on Sunday ...
Disney Streaming Taps Netflix’s Ajay Arora as SVP of Product, Commerce and Experimentation
Show additional share options Show additional share options Disney Streaming has hired Ajay Arora to lead its product, commerce and experimentation efforts across Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ and Star+. Arora, who began in June, will be based in San
Only 41% of New Hampshire restaurants received revitalization funds
Some 418 New Hampshire restaurants will
Business Highlights: Flexible Working, Economic Bottlenecks
Read full article News18 7 July 2021, 10:21 pm·5-min read ___ Is Thursday the new Monday? Flexible working is in flux NEW YORK: Companies around the U.S. are scrambling to figure out how to bring employees back to the office after more than a year of them
ANZ, Westpac and ASB banks expect OCR to rise earlier than expected
The ANZ, Westpac and ASB banks are united in their expectation the official cash rate (OCR) will be increased earlier than previously expected. They say it could happen as early as late November, when the Reserve Bank releases its final monetary policy
Demolition starts on Paradise Valley Mall
The redevelopment of Paradise Valley Mall began Wednesday with the crews starting the demolition process on the 42-year-old indoor mall. ...
Krystal Biotech picks Whiting-Turner for gene therapy center construction
While the total cost of the project hasn’t been agreed upon yet, according to the filing, there have been about $36 million in bids approved. ...
Ultimate CEO Robert Sanchez on changing strategy amid the pandemic
The ability to respond and react to a changing economy, environment and landscape was important to Ryder System's success. ...
Oakland wants A's rooted for 45 years, team won't commit beyond 20 years
A's, city at odds over non-relocation agreement as key vote nears on team's Howard Terminal project. ...
Massachusetts biotech buys 120-acre parcel next to Genentech in Vacaville
Could the arrival of the another major biotech company in the city signal its future as a life sciences hub? ...
COVID pushed workers with intellectual and developmental disabilities out. Many still haven't returned to the workforce.
A local nonprofit that helps people with disabilities saw 80 percent of its clients fired or furloughed within the first month of the pandemic. ...
Advocates for hospitals, doctors, consumers and health care workers pick apart Oregon legislative session
Many significant health care bills got through the process, despite the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Voluptuary Wine expanding, opening R Street tasting room
After a whirlwind year that saw an explosion in virtual wine-tasting sales, a Sacramento winemaker is putting the focus back on in-person tastings. ...
Remote work with a twist: Wichita Falls wants to pay companies to hire local residents
The city hopes the program will find remote jobs for military spouses and recent graduates of Midwestern State University. ...
Community colleges boost welding programs as manufacturing jobs grow
Siemens Mobility Inc.’s $3.4 billion order from Amtrak to build at least 73 train sets highlights a need in the Sacramento region for more manufacturing employees, and local colleges are stepping up programs to help in that endeavor. ...
Seattle-area ed tech Floop tapped by AT&T for accelerator program
Floop, a Bellevue-based education technology startup, has been selected by
LitLingo raises $7.5M for real-time employee communication monitoring
Austin AI communications startup LitLingo raised a new round of funding led by a well-known investor who recently moved to Austin from the Bay Area. ...
About one-third of Pennsylvania eateries that applied for Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants were approved
Only a portion of the Pennsylvania eateries that requested federal aid had their applications approved as of the end of June. ...
News in Brief: PGA National gets a new golf course; Motorsport Network launches JustRed.com
This week's news briefs. ...
USAA agrees to pay $90M to settle with life insurance customers
The San Antonio-based bank agreed to settle a class action lawsuit that accused it of inflating rates on its life insurance policies. ...
A look at what makes Legacy Health's new birth center special (Photos)
The center offers a welcoming, less medicalized environment for patients and families. ...
Wells Fargo exec: Material shortages, labor among challenges facing clients
The bank also has been involved with local diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. ...
Markowitz Herbold strives to live up to its DEI legacy
The firm's members say the industry is still struggling with diversity. ...
Vibra Healthcare plans specialty hospital in Palm Beach County
This would be a $32 million capital investment. ...
Firm once tied to Page staffer got County contract despite controversy
A controversial government contract that died last year was resurrected by Sam Page's administration, raising questions from one lawmaker. ...
University of Beer location proposed in Roseville
The business calls itself "a beer lover’s paradise." ...
U.S., Canada Heatwave ‘Virtually Impossible’ Without Climate Change, Study Finds
The record-breaking June heatwave seen across parts of the U.S. and Canada would have been “virtually impossible” without human-induced climate change, new analysis has shown. ...
Britney Spears Can Care For Herself And Should Pick Her Own Lawyer, Mother Says
Britney Spears’ court-appointed attorney resigned Tuesday. ...
Seven Ways To Beat ‘Move Rage’ As Labor And Supply Shortages Exist
A quick scan of online moving reviews suggests that “Move Rage” is becoming common due to late deliveries along with supply and labor shortages. Here are seven ways to be better prepared for an upcoming move. ...
California bill would regulate booming debt settlement industry
By Erika Paz | CalMatters Before the pandemic, Graciela Gomez relied on two jobs to keep up with her expenses. After losing her part-time job at Macy’s in March 2020, she had to choose between paying off her credit cards or paying her rent. She chose the
Water crisis: risk of power outages in Brazil is up to 5 times greater than ...
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The consulting firm
People using the Google app store are needlessly paying higher prices, lawsuit says
If you have an Android or Google phone, or any other device that uses the Google Play app store, you’re likely the victim of a monopoly that’s creating artificially high ...
Months after filing for bankruptcy, Belk names new CEO
A North Carolina-based department store chain has named a new CEO, months after it filed for and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company said in a statement. Belk's news ...
Amtrak plan to replace dozens of aging trains: cost $7.3B
Amtrak plans to spend $7.3 billion to replace 83 passenger trains, some nearly a half-century old, though much of the funding must still be approved by Congress. Amtrak said Wednesday ...
Canadian National makes final pitch for $33.6B railroad deal
Canadian National has made its final pitch to regulators for preliminary approval of its $33.6 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern railroad. The Canadian railroad reiterated its main arguments for ...
ASX to lift, Wall Streets hits new records amid 'unlikely' oil production war
The Australian market is set to rise after the S&P; 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh records, as oil prices were hit by more volatility and China issues fines to Didi, Tencent and Alibaba. ...
Live: NSW Now: COVID cases expected to increase
MORNING BRIEFING: A spike in Sydney's coronavirus cases is predicted for southwestern suburbs, and police search for a man connected to the 1994 disappearance of Revelle Balmain. ...
Biden Insists He Can Do More With Less on the Economy
The president’s aides say they have found ways to replace lead pipes, wire homes for broadband and build charging hubs for electric cars, for less money than initially proposed. ...
Barker’s Of Geraldine Chooses MetroEXP To Expand Product Ranges Throughout New Zealand
MetroEXP, one of Auckland’s
Workers Have More Options With Job Openings At Historic Levels : NPR
Workers Have More Options With Job Openings At Historic Levels : NPR ...
Fairfield, Conn.: A ‘Relaxed Beach Town’ Where There’s Plenty to Do
Fairfield, Conn.: A ‘Relaxed Beach Town’ Where There’s Plenty to Do ...
Coal Shows Its Staying Power as Economies Bounce Back
Coal Shows Its Staying Power as Economies Bounce Back ...
HGV driver shortage: 'Extended hours for 'exhausted hauliers won't fix delivery crisis', industry body warns
HGV driver shortage: 'Extended hours for 'exhausted hauliers won't fix delivery crisis', industry body warns ...
Michigan’s first indoor skydiving complex set to open this month
Michigan’s first indoor skydiving complex set to open this month ...
USA Today Will Introduce a Paywall, Joining Rival News Outlets
USA Today Will Introduce a Paywall, Joining Rival News Outlets ...
UK relaxes trucking rules to ease shortage of drivers
UK relaxes trucking rules to ease shortage of drivers ...
Amtrak invests $7.3 billion in new fleet of modern trains to service Northeast
Amtrak invests $7.3 billion in new fleet of modern trains to service Northeast ...
NCC generates N150 billion from spectrum license fees in five months
NCC generates N150 billion from spectrum license fees in five months ...
Lead Sinovac vaccine scientist in Indonesia dies of suspected COVID-19, media say
Lead Sinovac vaccine scientist in Indonesia dies of suspected COVID-19, media say ...
Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter married for 75 years success tips
Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter married for 75 years success tips ...
Solarwatt flexes muscles in home energy storage fight with Shell, Tesla
Solarwatt flexes muscles in home energy storage fight with Shell, Tesla ...
You're not the only one who's had enough: 95 percent of workers are considering quitting
You're not the only one who's had enough: 95 percent of workers are considering quitting ...
U.S. announces millions in funding for projects focused on wave energy
U.S. announces millions in funding for projects focused on wave energy ...
City of Milwaukee making big bucks on path to NBA Finals; likely $3 million per ...
Milwaukee is bringing in big bucks with the Bucks in the NBA Finals. ...
Seaside City Council discusses creating food truck ordinance
SEASIDE — After putting in place a moratorium on new food truck permits earlier this year, the Seaside City Council met last week to provide guidance to city staff on how to move forward with drafting a new food truck ordinance. Some of the ideas city
Fire erupts on ship, causing explosion that rocks Dubai
A container ship anchored in Dubai at one of the world's largest ports caught fire late Wednesday, authorities said, causing an explosion that sent tremors across the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates. ...
Latonya B. Dargan | Md. Office of Administrative Hearings
Administrative Law Judge Latonya B. Dargan has joined the
Harriet C. Helfand | Md. Office of Administrative Hearings
Administrative Law Judge Harriet C. Helfand was
Black students, faculty: UNC needs self-examination on race
When the University of North Carolina first declined to
Editorial Roundup: North Carolina
Fayetteville Observer. July 2, 2021. Editorial: Critical race theory and the real meaning of the UNC tenure battle People may be tempted to frame Nikole Hannah-Jones’ victory in her fight ...
Bangkok Bank’s Landmark Deal Opens Path To Southeast Asian Expansion
With the successful takeover of Indonesia’s Bank Permata, the third-generation president of Bangkok Bank Chartsiri Sophonpanich has set the stage to dramatically expand the bank’s regional presence. ...
Thailand’s Wealth Creation: Revival Of Economy Counts On Tourism And Improving Exports
As Thailand's exports show signs of recovery, the revival of the country's overall economy will depend on global growth, vaccine progress, and the reopening of some of its popular tourist attractions. ...
Giuliani’s Law License Suspended In DC Following NY Ruling
The New York Supreme Court suspended Giuliani’s license over his “demonstrably false and misleading statements” about the election. ...
China Legislates to Transform a Province Into Free Trade Hub, Wants to Protect Military Bases: Economist
The CCP (Chinese Communist Party) passed a law to change its far southern province, Hainan, into a gigantic free trade port (FTP).
Macy’s holding hiring event, looking to fill jobs in Las Vegas
Macy's department store in Henderson is shown. Macy’s announced Tuesday, July 6, 2021, that the company is hiring for more than 200 jobs at its Las Vegas-area stores. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal/File) @bizutesfaye Macy’s announced Tuesday
New 1,500-acre master-planned community to take shape in Reno area
Downtown Reno on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto The downtown Reno skyline on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto A sprawling new master-planned community is set to
$2.48M progressive table game jackpot hits in Reno
(Silver Legacy Casino via Twitter) The Biggest Little City in the World scored the biggest jackpot in Nevada during the Independence Day weekend. Playing the $5 Power Play
Stocks close higher, led by gains for tech; bond yields drop
Wall Street capped a day of choppy trading Wednesday with more record highs for stocks and another drop in bond yields that sends mixed signals about investors' confidence in the market. The S&P 500 recovered from an early stumble and rose 0.3% to an
Editorial Roundup: South Carolina
(Charleston) Post and Courier. July 5, 2021. Editorial: South Carolina needs a Juneteenth holiday, but not a 14th holiday Some calendars call today Independence Day observed. Of course, no one ...
HDFC divests 2.46 pc stake in Hindustan Oil Exploration CoHDFC held 1,48,26,303 equity shares of HOECL
Housing finance major HDFC Ltd on Wednesday said it has divested 2.46 per cent of its stake in Hindustan Oil Exploration Company (HOECL) for Rs 37 crore. HDFC held 1,48,26,303 equity shares of HOECL. The Corporation has sold 32,53,517 shares representing 2.46
Visa says spending on crypto-linked cards topped $1 bn in first half this yearThe company ...
Visa Inc said on Wednesday its customers spent more than $1 billion on its crypto-linked cards in the first half of this year, as the payments processor takes steps to make crypto transactions smoother. The company said it was partnering with 50
China tech rout widens as focus turns to US listings, data security
BEIJING • China's antitrust regulator yesterday said it had concluded investigations into 22 more incidents of tech firms violating the Anti-Monopoly Law, fining the companies 500,000 yuan (S$104,000) for each offence. Companies involved include subsidiaries
Singapore ad agency in tie-up to capitalise on digital Surge
Singapore's leading digital advertising firm is partnering with Indonesia's fastest-growing digital marketing agency to create a pan-Asian player in the burgeoning South-east Asian market. Germs Digital is tying up with Indonesia's Flock Creative Network to
CPF members' balances, interest earned hit new high
Central Provident Fund (CPF) members' balances hit a new high last year despite the Covid-19 pandemic, as they continued to make contributions and earned more interest. Their balances reached $462.1 billion last year, while a record $16.8 billion was paid to
Samsung Electronics flags 53% jump in Q2 profit, beating estimates
SEOUL • Samsung Electronics yesterday reported a likely 53 per cent jump in second-quarter operating profit, topping market estimates on the back of strong chip prices and demand despite lower smartphone sales. The preliminary result is up 33 per cent from the
Company Watch: Singapore ad agency in tie-up to capitalise on digital Surge
SINGAPORE - Singapore's leading digital advertising firm is partnering with Indonesia's fastest-growing digital marketing agency to create a pan-Asian player in the burgeoning South-east Asian market. Germs Digital is tying up with Indonesia's Flock Creative
Company briefs:Prime US Reit
Prime US Reit The manager of Prime US Reit will issue new units under its distribution reinvestment plan at 83.2 US cents per unit, it said yesterday. It had earlier applied for a distribution reinvestment plan for the cumulative distribution of 3.42 cents per
STI sinks 1.54% as Asian markets take cue from Wall Street retreat
Losers outnumber gainers 304 to 208, with 1.5b shares traded Keppel, SIA, OCBC, DBS slide; Jardine Matheson top STI gainer Australian market a bright spot despite longer Sydney lockdown Asian markets headed south yesterday as regional investors took their cue
Singtel to exploit tailwinds of digitalisation brought on by Covid-19
The headwinds and challenges brought on by Covid-19 have provided Singtel with tailwinds of digitalisation that the telco intends to exploit to propel it forward, chairman Lee Theng Kiat and chief executive Yuen Kuan Moon said in the company's latest annual
Didi founders lose $2b as shares plunge on Beijing's crackdown
HONG KONG • The duo behind Didi Global lost US$1.5 billion (S$2 billion) in wealth in two trading days as the Chinese ride-hailing giant's shares plummeted in New York after Beijing cracked down on the company. Mr Cheng Wei, co-founder and chief executive, saw
Oil price rises after tumble as market awaits Opec+ clarity
TOKYO • Oil rose to US$75 a barrel yesterday with support coming from a tight market, after a steep drop from multi-year highs in the previous session amid uncertainty over Opec+ supply policy. Brent crude was up 86 US cents, or 1.2 per cent, at US$75.39 a
China's elite business figures can no longer steer clear of politics
BEIJING • Mr Liu Chuanzhi, the founder of technology company Lenovo and a towering figure in China's private sector, has long held the view that business people should steer clear of politics. Yet he recently found out first-hand that in President Xi Jinping's
Daimler, Jaguar warn of lost sales as chip crisis continues
FRANKFURT • Daimler and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) became the latest carmakers to warn of crimped sales as a result of the global semiconductor shortage, with the latter flagging that deliveries in the second quarter will be 50 per cent worse than initially
Nomura axes cash prime brokerage in US, Europe after Archegos fallout
FRANKFURT • Nomura Holdings is pulling the plug on a large chunk of its hedge fund business as the deep losses the lender sustained through the collapse of Archegos Capital Management continue to ripple through the organisation. The Japanese bank has decided
Binance vows to work with regulators, protect users
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is committed to working with regulators and putting in place systems to protect its users' interests, its chief executive and founder Zhao Changpeng said yesterday. In a letter published on the firm's website, he acknowledged
Could Amazon Fresh be coming to Pasadena?
Attention, Pasadena shoppers: The voice of Alexa could be beckoning inside a market near you. Maybe. Slowly but surely in recent weeks and months, the site of the former Orchard Supply Hardware store at 3425 E. Colorado Blvd. has transformed into what —
THE IMF WARNS AGAIN ON SURGING INFLATION AS THE FED. CONTINUES TO BUY IT ALL! Mannarino
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KMS sheds Twin Cities portfolio
KMS Management Inc. is in the process of selling its Minnesota rental portfolio, allowing its founder to transition to retirement. North Dakota’s Centerspace is acquiring $323.8 million of the portfolio, doubling its presence in Minneapolis. In a separate,
State cracks down on unlicensed residential contractors
As part of a multistate effort, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry says it identified 56 unlicensed contractors and has opened 28 formal cases. Subscribe Login Print, Digital & Mobile Monthly auto-renew $32 ---------- 1 Year $329 ---------- 2 Years
Job openings in U.S. rise to record high
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers posted a record-high number of open jobs for the second straight month as a rapidly rebounding economy generates intense demand for workers. The number of available jobs on the last day of May rose slightly to 9.21 million, from
Cousins take leap as business partners with new South Deerfield salon
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Those who are looking for a
