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Employers baffled as U.S. benefits end, jobs go begging
By Katia Dmitrieva and Olivia Rockeman | Bloomberg Emergency unemployment benefits in the U.S. expired two weeks ago, but employers who expected an increase in job applications are still largely waiting for them to roll in. Federal programs that had offered an
Stocks drop the most since May on worries over China, Fed
By DAMIAN J. TROISE, STAN CHOE and ALEX VEIGA U.S. stocks had their biggest drop since May as traders worried about potential ripple effects if a debt-laden Chinese real estate company defaults and the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will signal that it
GM starts production on replacement batteries for Bolts
By David Koenig | The Associated Press General Motors said Monday that production has resumed for battery modules used in recalled Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles, and customers could start getting replacement parts by mid-October. GM said supplier LG has
Fed likely to signal a coming pullback in economic support
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is expected this week to send its clearest signal yet that it will start reining in its ultra-low-interest rate policies later this year, a first step toward unwinding the extraordinary support
Where are your Tarrant Regional Water District taxes going? This group wants answers.
A newly formed coalition seeking accountability from the Tarrant Regional Water District Board of Directors called for a forensic audit of the entity’s spending during a hearing on the tax ...
Business Highlights: Bolt batteries, Twitter settles lawsuit
___ Production starts on replacement Bolt batteries General Motors says production has resumed on battery modules that are used in recalled Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles, and customers under a recall notice could start getting replacement parts by
Stocks drop the most since May
Regardless of what the biggest cause for Monday’s market swoon was, some analysts said such a decline was due. | Mark Lennihan, AP Photos Traders are worried about a debt-laden Chinese real estate company and a pullback by the Federal Reserve. U.S. stocks had
Staff of Maggie's: Toronto Sex Workers Action Project Join CUPE
TORONTO — Workers at Maggie’s Toronto Sex Workers Action Project became the newest members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) today. The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) issued a
Marshall’s departure couldn’t have come at a worse time for tourism
Vegas Golden Knights mascot Chance riles up the fans in Lake Tahoe during the first period against the Colorado Avalanche, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at Edgewood Tahoe Resort in Stateline, Nev. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang Vegas Golden
Harbor Freight Tools opens store on Pearl Road in Strongsville
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – A California-based seller of hand and power tools, lawn and garden equipment, paint and plumbing supplies and other merchandise has opened a new store on Pearl Road in Strongsville. Harbor Freight Tools opened Aug. 24 in a retail strip
Authorizer wants superintendent fired after Hmong College Prep loses $4.3M with hedge fund
A St. Paul charter school’s authorizer has placed the school on probation and recommended the board fire its superintendent after she lost $4.3 million of the school’s money investing in a hedge fund. The authorizer, Bethel University, said Hmong College Prep
JobKeeper a $6.8b 'sugar hit' for firms with more than $10m turnover
About $6.2 billion in JobKeeper wage
CBS’s Emmy Awards Rise 16% Over Last Year - - Streaming Dominates While Broadcast TV ...
Why are the networks continuing to run The Emmys when network TV is no longer a real contender? ...
The Top 10 Zip Codes For Home-Flipping Profits
Kirkland, Washington, the Seattle suburb that in early 2020 had one of the nation’s first clusters of Covid-19 cases at its Life Care Center nursing home, now leads the U.S. for home-flipping profits. ...
Dreamscape Set To Debut ‘Men In Black’ Virtual Experience
A Men in Black themed interactive experience will be the newest offering from the LA-based virtual reality firm Dreamscape. ...
Reopened Dreamscape Interactive To Debut ‘Men In Black’ Immersive Experience
Dreamscape Interactive, a location-based entertainment company backed by a slew of Hollywood notables, is launching its first new immersive experience since the pandemic: Men In Black First Assignment, created by producers of the original movies. ...
Real estate: Downtown Fremont anchor project lands three new merchants
FREMONT — A mixed-use housing and retail project that is poised to help breathe new life into downtown Fremont has landed three new merchants, including shops and a restaurant. The new commercial sites are part of
COVID: US extends travel restrictions at Mexican and Canadian land borders
By Jason Hoffman | CNN The United States is extending nonessential travel restrictions at land crossings with Canada and Mexico through October 21, even as it makes plans to allow fully vaccinated foreign
Pimlico Plumbers sold to US firm Neighborly
Pimlico Plumbers has been sold to US home services group Neighborly. The deal will see founder Charlie Mullins offload his 90% stake in the group and is expected to be worth between £125m and £145m, according to the Financial Times. The entrepreneur's
Rizzo: Inflationary fears and the impact on consumer spending
Opinion: What are the implications of inflationary fears for consumer spending, and what is the evidence on Long Island? ...
SBA offers disaster loans for those impacted by Ida
There are several programs available for those that incurred damage from the storm ...
Downtown Knoxville streets are closed because of 'structural concerns' at Pryor Brown Garage
The Pryor Brown Garage is considered one of America's oldest garage buildings. ...
Fortune 500 company to add N.J. office and bring in 3,000 jobs, report says
Fiserv, a Wisconsin-based financial tech company, is planning to open a major New Jersey office, according to a report from ROI-NJ. The Fortune 500 high-tech company intends to bring up to 3,000 jobs to the Garden State as part of the move. The office will be
JTA looks at private development opportunities along possible commuter rail to St. Augustine
If commuter rail happens, JTA thinks private development will play a role. Here's where such projects could take place. ...
$200 million in refunds unclaimed in Florida Prepaid College program
More than 30,000 families have yet to claim over $200 million worth of refunds
Ride-share pioneer Sunil Paul, has a new company to spur electric car use
Sunil Paul, founder of Free Spring EV. Photo: Twitter @sunilpaul Sunil Paul, one of the pioneers of the ride-sharing concept, is launching a new company that he hopes will help encourage the adoption of electric vehicles. The business, called Spring Free EV,
Stocks are heading for their biggest slump since May
By DAMIAN J. TROISE, STAN CHOE and ALEX VEIGA Stocks slumped on Wall Street Monday, mirroring losses overseas and putting the S&P 500 index on track for its biggest drop since May. Worries about debt-engorged Chinese property developers — and the
Mercedes-Benz Consolidates Global Marcomms With Omnicom
(MENAFN - PRovoke) STUTTGART — Mercedes-Benz has consolidated its global marketing communications agencies, awarding Omnicom the account after a six-month competitive pitch process. The group has created a dedicated unit, Team X, to service the... ...
Fibrinogen Concentrate Market To Reach USD 4.19 Billion By 2028 | Top Key Players CSL ...
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Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Market Insight, Epidemiology and Market Forecast - 2030
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Checkout.com launches 2021 MENA & Pakistan Payments report, as eCommerce activity continues exponential growth
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Digital Impression Standalone Scanners Market Poised to Surge USD 720 Million By 2031
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Relations with regional countries top Iran's foreign policy agenda: Iranian president
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday that the main priority of Iran's foreign policy is promoting relations with regional countries, Trend reports citing IRNA . –Our neighboring and friendly countries saw... ...
Qatar's import of Turkish cars up
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 20 Trend: The export of cars from Turkey to Qatar increased by 15.1 percent from January through June 2021 compared to the same period of last year up to $12.9 million, the Turkish... ...
Onychomycosis Treatment Market Size Estimated to Reach $3.8 Billion by 2026
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FMW Media, Inc.'s New to The Street TV Announces its 4 TV Interviews Being Broadcasted ...
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FMW Media's New to The Street TV announces the broadcasting of its national syndicated shows, tonight, Monday, ... ...
DoorDash will now bring you booze, stepping up delivery wars
By Jackie Davalos | Bloomberg DoorDash is starting a dedicated alcohol delivery service, advancing a push into non-food categories as the battle for on-demand delivery intensifies with Uber Technologies and Instacart. DoorDash will offer beer, wine, and
BTS Tie One Of Lil Nas X’s Biggest Billboard Records With Another Week At No. 1
BTS’s “Butter” has now ruled the song sales chart for 16 weeks. ...
Netflix To Expand U.K. Studio That Is Home To James Bond And Marvel Franchises
Netflix is set to expand the production facilities at Longcross Studios in the U.K. through a long-term agreement that was signed with Aviva Investors, part of U.K. based insurer Aviva, on Monday. ...
Karim Adeyemi: RB Salzburg’s $22m Striker Continues To Impress
Red Bull Salzburg’s Karim Adeyemi will be the next star to come out of the Austrian Bundesliga to move to a major club in one of Europe’s top five leagues. ...
SpiceJet to finalise compensation deal with Boeing next month
Low-cost carrier SpiceJet is expected to finalise its compensation deal with Boeing next month. The US-based aircraft manufacturer would compensate SpiceJet for the grounding of the B737 MAX, which was grounded globally following two fatal accidents.
Wow! Momo raises $17 million from private equity investors
Calcutta-based quick service restaurant chain Wow! Momo Foods has raised $17 million (Rs 123.5 crore) from private equity investors in the latest round of funding, valuing the company at Rs 1,225 crore, a hefty 43 per cent rise in two years. The capital
Bharat Coking Coal signs Rs 1,880 crore contract to extract methane
Coal India subsidiary Bharat Coking Coal Limited has signed a Rs 1,880 crore revenue sharing contract with Ahmedabad-based Prabha Energy Private Limited for the commercial extraction of coal bed methane from Jharia. The agreement comes at a time of the
HDFC Bank to launch co-branded credit cards with Paytm
HDFC Bank will launch co-branded credit cards along with Paytm. This marks the first aggressive alliance struck by the lender after Reserve Bank of India lifted the ban imposed last year on the bank barring it from issuing credit cards because of recurring
Twitter to pay $809.5 million to settle shareholder lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twitter said Monday it will pay $809.5 million to settle a consolidated class action lawsuit alleging that the company misled investors about how much its user base was growing and how much users interacted with its platform.
Biden launches plan to address ‘silent killer,’ extreme heat
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is moving to protect workers and communities from extreme heat after a dangerously hot summer that spurred an onslaught of drought-worsened wildfires and caused hundreds of deaths from the Pacific Northwest to
GM says production starts on replacement batteries for Bolts
General Motors said Monday that production has resumed for battery modules used in recalled Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles, and customers could start getting replacement parts by mid-October. GM said supplier LG has restarted production at plants in Holland
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for October delivery fell $1.68 at $70.29 a barrel Monday. Brent crude oil
Texas doctor says he defied state’s near-total abortion ban
A San Antonio doctor who said he performed an abortion in defiance of a new Texas law has all but dared supporters of the state's near-total ban on the procedure ...
A school board may ask S.C to reverse mask mandate ban
A school board in South Carolina will consider asking the Legislature to drop what amounts to a ban on school mask mandates to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The State ...
‘The status quo is unacceptable’: Activist investor targets Build-A-Bear, Goedeker’s
ST. LOUIS — David Kanen sent two letters to St. Louis companies on a recent Thursday, and neither was very friendly. The Florida-based investor told appliance retailer Goedeker's that more ...
Pennsylvania mobile clinics seek to goose vaccination rate
Rosie Goris lost two family members and a close friend to COVID-19. So it was a no-brainer that she would agree to host a vaccination clinic at her York, Pennsylvania, ...
Steph and Ayesha Curry's new 'Transformer'-style resource bus built by a Texas company
How an S.A. business helped the Currys 'change the world.' ...
MTN Ghana receives investors in People Platinum Accreditation
MTN Ghana has been awarded Investors in People Platinum Accreditation by the United Kingdom based Investors in People (IiP) International. The Platinum Accreditation is the high-performing standard on the IiP accreditation model and the highest level on the
'No question of lights going out this winter,' says Kwasi Kwarteng – video
No 10 has dismissed the idea that there could be a winter of discontent with energy and food shortages over Christmas, saying the UK is 'highly resilient'. With the government locked in talks with energy suppliers about the rising cost of gas and many firms
ESG metrics: Smart, sustainable, reliable
ESG metrics: Smart, sustainable, reliable Investors, regulators, employees and the public are more frequently asking companies to manage their environmental and social impact. The pandemic, racial injustice, rising income inequality and climate change are
Ridgewood Savings Bank opens new Norwood branch
At a ribbon cutting attended by numerous officials, along with local business community leaders and senior bank management, Leonard Stekol, chairman, president and CEO of Ridgewood Savings Bank, officially opened Ridgewood’s Norwood branch, located in the
GM to Replace Batteries in Recalled Chevy Bolts
General Motors Co. said it would start in mid-October to fix�some Chevrolet
House to Vote on Spending Measure That Includes Debt-Limit Suspension
WASHINGTON—Democratic leaders said Monday they would attach a suspension of the
SEC Is Investigating Activision Blizzard Over Workplace Practices, Disclosures
Federal securities regulators have launched a wide-ranging investigation into Activision
Surging Energy Prices Push U.K. to Weigh Helping Hard-Hit Industries
LONDON—The U.K. government is considering measures to soften
Ethereum NFT Sales Yield Over $650K for Journalistic Causes
In brief Fortune magazine and NFT artist
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Markets sink as China's Evergrande crisis grows
Irish shares were among the biggest fallers in Europe as markets around the world finally started to absorb the potential risks of a looming crisis at China’s most indebted property giant, Evergrande. World stocks tumbled and the dollar firmed as troubles at
Global Markets Sink Amid Growing Fears Of Chinese Real Estate Giant Defaulting
Global stock markets recorded losses on Monday amid concerns over China's Evergrande real estate company potentially defaulting on its debts MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 20th September, 2021) Global stock markets recorded losses on Monday amid concerns
VW offers 2.5 billion euros to take over France's Europcar
German carmaker Volkswagen on Monday offered 2.5 billion euros ($2.9 billion) for French car rental firm Europcar, in an offer backed by a British investment firm and a Dutch tech company Paris, Sept 20 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Sep, 2021 )
Districts to be provided required facilities on priority: Hashim
Provincial Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakhat said on Monday that the facilities required in the districts would be provided on priority basis under regular planning while the Urban Unit's Special Strategy Report would also be used for this purpose
US House to Pass Bill to Fund Gov't. Until 2022, Suspend Debt Limit Until 2023 ...
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st September, 2021) The US House of Representatives will pass legislation to fund the US government through December to avoid a shutdown and will suspend the Federal debt limit through
US House to Pass Bill to fund Gov't Till 2022, Suspend Debt Limit Until 2023 ...
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st September, 2021) The House of Representatives is going to pass by
Stocks are heading for their biggest slump in almost a year
Stocks slumped on Wall Street Monday, mirroring losses overseas and putting the S&P 500 index on track for its biggest drop in almost a year. Worries about debt-engorged Chinese property developers — and the damage they could do to investors worldwide if
A list ranked Sioux Falls the third-worst city for burgers. Here's why that's wrong.
Recently, Lawn Love listed Sioux Falls as its bottom-third city in a list of 200 major metros for burgers. That list is wrong and here's why. ...
Sebi relief for mutual fund sector, junior staff allowed to invest
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday gave some relief to the mutual fund industry from the onerous conditions of its April 28 circular by allowing junior staff to invest in a phased manner. The market regulator also allowed other
Vodafone to use 4-year moratorium, unlikely to take equity conversion
Vodafone Idea will use the four-year moratorium allowed by the government but is unlikely to take the equity conversion option which is one of the key elements of the relief package announced by the Centre for telecom firms. Last week, the Centre allowed
Videocon Industries lenders seek fresh bids for company
Lenders to Videocon Industries Ltd executed a neat somersault on Monday when they decided to seek fresh bids for the company and 12 other firms after coming under fire for accepting a lowball debt resolution proposal from Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta group. The
Simone Rocha marks brand’s 10th anniversary with London show
Simone Rocha marked the 10th anniversary of her brand on Monday at London fashion week, with her first runway show in more than 18 months for spring/summer 2022. Staged in St Bartholomew’s Church, in Spitalfields, the venue was in keeping with her location
An Bord Pleanála approves 700 build-to-rent apartments in Dublin
An Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead for a €235 million, 590-unit build-to-rent apartment scheme for a site at Charlestown and St Margaret’s Road in north Dublin. In a separate case, An Bord Pleanála granted planning to Ardstone Ltd for 114 build-to-rent
Little change in Craig’s tight housing market, but relief could be on the distant horizon
Construction is underway on a house in Craig Thursday. Sheli Steele / Craig Press It’s not getting any easier to find a house in Craig. Real estate agents in the market report that, relative to the beginning of the summer, houses are taking a little longer to
Columbus-area performing arts venues team up to require proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 tests
A group of Columbus’ leading performing arts organizations will require proof
Memphis Clover Club to open at Hotel Indigo
The Memphis Clover Club will take over the spaces occupied by 3rd & Court and
Dallas tech start-up connecting people with lawyers seeks $1 million in funding
Lawmato is trying to change the game for the industry; the new effort follows earlier backing. ...
Builders named for hundreds of $500K-plus townhouses at Plano’s Collin Creek Mall site
The developers of the $1 billion mixed-use development at the site of the former Collin Creek Mall in Plano have tapped three builders that will construct 500 luxury townhouses as part of the project. ...
Owner plans to turn 50 North Front Street into residential to navigate a challenging market
The reduced demand for office space has driven this Downtown skyscraper to look to residential. With a prime location and waterfront views, the owner is planning renovations worth millions to transform the tower into a mixed-use space. ...
Northern Virginia Community College to launch new workforce training projects with state funding
Last month, Gov. Ralph Northam signed Virginia's budget bill, which allocated $40 million for the school's expanded programs. ...
FTW Investments makes multifamily acquisition around 89th, Troost
FTW Investments recently acquired a multi-building apartment community near the Veterans Community Project and two large industrial parks that, once completed, could support nearly 2,300 jobs. ...
Backed by private equity, IT firm looking to acquire Albany companies
ADNET Technologies, which is based in
Hillsborough buys $38M tract of land in lawsuit settlement
Commissioners denied a request to rezone the land for residential development in 2019. ...
'Baltimore Together' plan aims to bolster, equalize city's business economy
Baltimore's economic development agency is embarking on an ambitious plan to
Florida investor expands in Triangle with $32M deal for Raleigh apartments near North Hills
A Florida-based real estate investment firm has expanded its Triangle footprint by acquiring an apartment community in Raleigh. ...
Fight for Children reinvents its business model post Fight Night
Even before the pandemic changed everything, the D.C. organization knew it would have to reevaluate its business model after sunsetting the popular Fight Night fundraisers. ...
Charlotte’s luxury home market sizzles during pandemic (Photos)
In Mecklenburg County alone, the number of home sales priced at $4 million or more so far this year is already double that of 2020 and 2019 combined. ...
The Funded: Archer Aviation's shares have done poorly since they hit Wall Street, just like ...
The Palo Alto air taxi business dropped by more than 4% in its first day of trading on Friday and was down another 8% in late-session trading on Monday, going as low as $8.67. ...
