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'Instagrammable' photo booth business to close at Empire Mall
What started as a pop-up selfie shop at the Empire Mall is closing its doors�after a year in business. ...
Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Nov. 8, 2021. Editorial: Infrastructure measure is good for Pennsylvania It’s been 35 years since Ronald Reagan made the comment that “The nine most terrifying words in the ...
19-year-old to graduate from Washburn’s School of Law
A 19-year-old is getting ready to graduate from Washburn University's School of Law in Topeka. The Hutchinson News reports that Braxton Moral's parents have long known he was gifted. He ...
As cities grow, wastewater recycling gets another look
Around the U.S., cities are increasingly warming to an idea that once induced gags: Sterilize wastewater from toilets, sinks and factories, and eventually pipe it back into homes and businesses ...
Instagram Now Makes Up More Than Half of Facebook’s $50 Billion Ad Revenue | Chart
This year, Instagram is expected to pass Facebook and account for 52% of parent company Meta’s $50 billion ad revenue — and that shift will continue to grow in coming years as the social media giant struggles to retain and lure younger users. Boosted by more
U.S. jobless claims drop to pandemic low of 267,000
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a new pandemic low 267,000 last week, another sign that the job market is recovering from last year’s sharp coronavirus downturn. Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last
U.S. consumer prices soared 6.2% in past year, most since 1990
WASHINGTON — Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.2% in October compared with a year earlier as surging costs for food, gas and housing left Americans grappling with the highest inflation rate since 1990. The year-over-year increase in the consumer price
Zillow agrees to sell 2,000 homes as flipping business ends
By Patrick Clark | Bloomberg Zillow Group Inc. reached an agreement to sell about 2,000 properties from the home-flipping business that it’s winding down. New York-based investment firm Pretium Partners LLC will purchase the homes, according to a person with
LA may try to stop tech and private equity firms from buying homes as investments
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council will consider a motion introduced by Council President Nury Martinez aimed at preventing large tech companies and private equity firms from purchasing affordable, predominantly single-family housing as investments.
Inflation Pickup Makes Fed More Likely to Raise Rates Next Year
The latest rise in inflation helps to explain why investors are increasingly asking
Hiltzik: Elon Musk proves why a billionaires tax is essential
Thanks to Elon Musk, who is often credited as the world’s richest person, we now have a good clue to whether someone has too much money. That clue is when he turns tax policy into a Twitter game. Musk on Saturday responded to a proposal to impose a tax
Man stabbed over alleged refusal to wear mask in California market
SANTA MONICA — A Southern California supermarket security guard stabbed a man who entered the store without a mask, assaulted a staff member and fought with
Prince Harry says he warned Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey of U.S. Capitol riot
By DANICA KIRKA | The Associated Press LONDON — Britain’s Prince Harry said he warned the chief executive of Twitter ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol riots that the social media site was being used to stage political unrest in the U.S. capital. Harry made the
Relief for mobile owners in this Silicon Valley city
Mobile home owners in Sunnyvale have won a key victory against rising rents as new terms for long-term leases go out to owners this month. The agreement�caps rent increases for mobile home owners, limits monthly charges for new residents and could preserve
Facing fines and suspensions, some defiant Contra Costa County restaurants aren’t checking diners for COVID vaccination
ANTIOCH —� At Lumpy’s Diner in Antioch during a recent noon hour, table servers were taking orders, customers were chatting over burgers and cooks were furiously whipping up entrees in the kitchen. It looked like a typical busy eatery, with a
Without saying so, France’s Macron launching re-election bid
LE PECQ, France (AP) — “I’m standing again as candidate for the French presidency.” Those words, or some variation along those lines, were the most glaring omission in a prime-time address to the nation on Tuesday night by French President Emmanuel Macron. The
Diplomats concerned Gulf spat could harm Lebanese in region
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s ambassadors who were recently asked to leave Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid an unprecedented diplomatic spat with Gulf countries expressed fear Wednesday the dispute could harm the interests of Lebanese living in the region. The warning,
‘What fear?’: Hindus bathe in frothy, polluted Indian river
NEW DELHI (AP) — One of India’s most sacred rivers appears to be coated with a thick layer of snow. Except it isn’t. A vast stretch of the Yamuna river is covered with white toxic foam, caused in part by pollutants
$50m Brisbane firm built in mum and dad’s rumpus room
When Daniel Wessels arrived in Brisbane as a teenager from Zimbabwe in 2004, he threw himself into sport to make mates. ...
Other countries should stop ‘lecturing us about our emissions’
Herald Sun journalist Caleb Bond says he is “so sick” of other countries “lecturing us about our emissions and our plans” to address climate
Zilch: London buy now, pay later startup scores $2bn valuation and plans US rollout
London-headquartered buy now, pay later fintech Zilch has quadrupled its valuation within just eight months to reach "double unicorn" status. ...
House of Fraser building on London’s Oxford Street set for £100 million revamp with viewing platform
The House of Fraser building on London’s Oxford Street is set for a £100 million facelift after Westminster Council last night approved plans to redevelop the building. ...
Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business
Williams named supervisor CSE Federal Credit Union has named Logan Williams business development supervisor. Williams brings more than 10 years’ marketing and business development experience in the Southwest Louisiana area. He holds a Bachelor of behavioral
U.S. inflation rate jumps to highest level since 1990, at 6.2%
The U.S. cost of living went up at its fastest annual pace in more than 30 years in October, new figures showed Wednesday, as the price of just about everything is increasing at a much faster pace than usual. ...
Business groups sue to block Biden vaccine-or-test mandate
Trade associations representing retailers, truckers and distributors filed a lawsuit against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Tuesday to block its vaccine-or-test mandate for private employers. The groups said that the rule, which will
AI shop assistants: get ready for a world where you can't tell humans and chatbots apart
'The customer is always real.' Octus_Photography I regularly fly with KLM from Minneapolis to New Delhi, and always stop over in Amsterdam. I am frequently in Minneapolis for research and this is my route to go home to take a break from work. I have done the
Priciest ZIP codes for homes? LA County tops U.S., Orange County No. 4
”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of art and data. Buzz: Los Angeles County has more of the nation’s priciest ZIP codes than any other U.S. county;
US consumer prices surge on higher fuel, food costs
US consumer prices increased more than expected in October as the cost of petrol and food surged, leading to the biggest annual gain since 1990. Today's figures are further signs that inflation could remain uncomfortably high well into next year amid
ADX, Bahrain Bourse sign partnership agreement to unlock joint opportunities
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Bahrain Bourse (BHB) signed a strategic cooperation agreement that aims to achieve synergies and greater cross border cooperation to enhance market liquidity and to promote the issuance of low-cost investment vehicles.
‘India on track to become fastest growing economy in the world’
India is all set to become fastest growing economy in the world, a Finance Ministry review report said on Wednesday. This report has come at a time when most global agencies have estimated growth to be in the range of 9 to 10 per cent while RBI expects growth
Cement prices will rise to offset higher input costs: India Cements MD
Indian Cements has indicated that the company will have to resort to price hikes in the coming months in view of escalating raw material prices and spike in fuel and power costs. “The cost of production has gone up significantly and every player has increased
Saint-Gobain picks up minority stake in Livspace
French glass and building materials maker Saint-Gobain has acquired a minority stake in Livspace, an online interior company that is rapidly expanding in India and
Lite Bite Foods to make Punjab Grill a ₹500 crore-brand
Lite Bite Foods Pvt Ltd has aggressive plans to expand its flagship restaurant brand Punjab Grill as the industry is witnessing strong recovery trends in the post-pandemic times. The food services company, which is co-owned by Dabur scion Amit Burman, is
Birla Corpn net dips 49% in Q2 on decline in demand, rise in expenses
Birla Corporation Ltd registered a 49 per cent drop in consolidate net profit at ₹86 crore for the quarter ended September 30, compared with ₹167 crore in the same period last year, due to demand decline and surge in expenses. Revenue from operations, on a
Delhi Security Dialogue on Afghanistan calls for inclusive govt, condemns terrorism
Top national security officials from India, Russia, Iran and five Central Asian countries, at the Delhi Security Dialogue on Afghanistan, have called for an open and inclusive government in Kabul and emphasised that the country’s territory should not be used
Ki Mobility launches service solutions for EV aftermarket
In a big boost to the evolving electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in the country, Ki Mobility Solutions, a digital platform that operates India’s largest integrated multi-brand vehicle service brand myTVS, has entered the EV aftermarket space. It has launched a
US consumer prices soared 6.2% in past year
In this July 21, 2021 photo, a consumer shops at a retail store in Morton Grove, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) WASHINGTON (AP) — Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.2% in October compared with a year earlier as surging costs for food, gas and housing left
Intelligent Virtual Assistant Market To Grow At 28.5% CAGR By 2028 | Key Players Analysis ...
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Cimcorp joins MHI's AS/RS Industry Group to further the development of automated warehousing solutions
(MENAFN - Robotics & Automation News) Cimcorp joins MHI's AS/RS Industry Group to further the development of automated warehousing solutions November 10, 2021 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment Cimcorp has joined MHI's AS/RS (automated... ...
Corrugated Galvanised Steel Market- increasing demand with Industry Professionals: Europerfil, Fischer Profil, ArcelorMittal, Hadley, Modern ...
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'Investor Interest In Tech Is Exceptional' says HULT Private Capital
(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) Company Performance Under Review Boutique City investment firm respond to latest UK tech acquisitions That, to me, suggests this is exactly the buyout level investors should be looking at.– – John Hudson, HULT... ...
Cryogenic Insulations Market Size, Key Players Analysis, Competitive Scenario, Opportunities, Development Status 2021-2026|BASF, Armacell International ...
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Hain Celestial weathering supply chain volatility
LAKE SUCCESS NY. – Better than expected is an apt description of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.’s first-quarter results. Despite difficult comparisons to the previous year and the current state of the supply chain, the company made progress on its Hain 3.0
Hershey Co. investing $1.2 billion in the pretzel category
HERSHEY, PA. – The Hershey Co. is making two acquisitions in the pretzel category for a total purchase price of approximately $1.2 billion. The two businesses being acquired are Dot’s Pretzels LLC and Pretzels Inc. Dot’s Pretzels is the manufacturer of Dot’s
Hostess hits seven quarter streak of 9%-plus growth
KANSAS CITY – Data analytics have helped Hostess Brands, Inc. chalk up seven consecutive quarters of 9%-plus sales growth, major market share gains and repeat consumer purchase rates far above competitors, said Andrew P. Callahan, president and chief executive
General Mills launches limited-edition holiday treats
MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills, Inc. is launching a slew of limited-edition holiday offerings. From easy dessert solutions to sweet breakfast treats, the products feature sugar cookie and apple pie flavors. The company is bringing a classic holiday dessert to the
Cryogenic Insulation Materials Market Will Reflect Significant Growth Prospects of US$ Mn during 2021-2026 with ...
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Global Decanoic Acid Methyl Ester Market To Witness Huge Gains Over 2021-2026|Arkema, Alfa Aesar, Adamas ...
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Data Discovery Software Market 2021 | Covid19 Impact Analysis | Growth, Revenue, Trends and Forecasts ...
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Promontory MortgagePath Promotes Dean McCall into its C-Suite as Chief Information Officer
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New Airline CO2 Emissions Monitor From Cirium Reveals 40% Less Fuel Burnt From Flights Flown Globally In 2021
Cirium, the aviation analytics company, launches a Global Aircraft Emissions Monitor to accurately measure
Business in the 318: Gambling and broadband make gains; The Times welcomes new reporters
In the world of business, gambling stories dominated the headlines, broadband made gains, and The Times welcomed new reporters. ...
Scout Comics opens new Fort Myers HQ after explosive growth, hosts weekend grand opening
Scout Comic is celebrating its rapid growth with a grand opening at its new headquarters. Some of its top comic creators will be there to meet fans. ...
Sunesis: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. (VIRX) on Wednesday reported a loss of $14.9 million in its third quarter. The Cardiff, California-based company said it had a loss of 40 cents per share. ...
Aspira: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Aspira Women's Health Inc. (AWH) on Wednesday reported a loss of $9.7 million in its third quarter. The Austin, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 9 cents per ...
Natural gas pipeline route chosen in South Carolina
A natural gas company has chosen a route for a high-pressure pipeline in South Carolina after months of deliberations. The Greenville News reports that Piedmont Natural Gas said the route ...
Eskom audit controls too poor to prove that irregular expenditure was capped at R11-billion
Eskom’s efforts to improve auditing controls to catch and prevent irregular expenditure remain woefully inadequate, the power utility’s auditors told parliament’s watchdog standing committee on public accounts on Wednesday. Siyakhula Vilakazi, a
Government to regulate operations of real estate agencies
Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has inaugurated an 11-member Board of Directors for its Real Estate Agency Council to regulate the operations of industry players and sanitise the sector. The Board has become necessary as a result of the
Fuel price increases push inflation to 11% in October 2021
As expected, Inflation – which is the average change in price of goods and services – shot up by 0.4% to 11% in October 2021. This was triggered by increase in Transport inflation as a result of rising fuel prices. Indeed, it was
Push for a community garden results in dispute between Glendale Stop & Shop and residents
Some residents have pushed to convert the empty
New Weighted Workout Brand Omorpho Includes Equity Stakes For Athletes, Including Ajla Tomljanović
Australian tennis star Ajla Tomljanovic loves training with resistance. ...
Small Companies Can Help Close Tech’s Gender Gap — Here’s How To Start
Representation is extremely important to female candidates. Women want to work for organizations that have women in leadership roles. ...
Can California Resurrect Its Lone Nuclear Power Plant Because Of Climate Change?
In their just-released study, Stanford
Vivo Energy appoints Stanislas Mittelman as new CEO designate after Christian Chammas announces his retirement
Vivo Energy chief executive (CEO) Christian Chammas will retire from 2022 and the pan-African retailer and marketer of Shell and Engen-branded fuels and lubricants yesterday announced Stanislas Mittelman as CEO designate. The company, which distributes and
IATA says airlines likely to beat interim sustainable fuel goal
Airlines will likely beat an interim industry goal of around 5% sustainable aviation fuel consumption by 2030 so long as energy companies boost production, the head of a global airline industry association of airlines said today. The International Air
Downtown Modesto tequila bar in the works all pandemic. Now it’s almost ready to open
After everything they’ve been through to open their new downtown Modesto nightspot, the friends behind Casa Maestros Cocina & Tequila Bar could sure use a shot of their own product. Click to Continue » ...
Washington state apple crop estimate lowered 5.3%
Washington State Tree Fruit Association officials have lowered their 2021 estimate of the statewide apple harvest by 5.3%. The Yakima Herald-Republic reports the estimate was decreased from 124.85 million to ...
Axe-throwing venture might find home in downtown San Jose venue
SAN JOSE — A Texas group wants to launch an axe-throwing venture at a long-shuttered nightclub site, a proposal that could help combat downtown San Jose’s coronavirus-linked maladies. The former VooDoo Lounge, which in 2011 closed its doors, is the proposed
(CIIE) China Focus: China's modernization drive unleashes opportunities for world
SHANGHAI, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- "The capital of Uruguay is one of the farthest national capitals from Beijing. So if China's modernization has any influence on Uruguay, it surely influences the rest of the world," said Fernando Lugris, Uruguay's Ambassador to
UAE, Jersey sign agreement on mutual promotion, protection of investments
The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), signed an agreement to promote and protect mutual investments with Jersey on Wednesday to encourage foreign investment, protect both nations’ investments from all non-commercial risks, and secure a
XPRIZE and Musk Foundation Name 23 Winners in Five Million Dollar Carbon Removal Student Competition
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Minute Media buys Israeli startup Wazimo for $80m
Together Minute Media and Wazimo, will solve some of today’s largest publishing challenges, allowing digital publishers and content creators to build, segment and grow audiences at scale. Israeli digital content publishing platform company Minute Media
Israeli sensor solutions co TriEye raises $74m
The Tel Aviv-based company has developed a short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensing solution for mass-market applications. Israeli sensor solution developer TriEye today announced the completion of a $74 financing round led by M&G Investments and Varana Capital,
Canada's biggest risk in the green transition is missed opportunities
With world leaders gathering in Scotland for
RXR CEO Scott Rechler elected to NY Fed board
Rechler will serve as a Class B director representing Group 1, which consists of�banks with capital and surplus of more than $2 billion. ...
Medicare Hacks Made Easy - Scott Malibor #5322
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Google loses appeal to overturn $2.8 billion EU shopping antitrust fine
The European Union's General Court in Luxembourg has (PDF) the European Commission's decision to slap Google with a record €2.42 billion (US$2.8 billion) fine for an antitrust case back in 2017. Back then, the commission decided after a lengthy investigation
Leading climate scientist Katharine Hayoe: ‘You have the ability to use your voice’
Hayhoe says people can use their roles in their workplaces and communities to act on the climate crisis Katharine Hayhoe has wrestled with her climate footprint. The climate scientist, who is now chief scientist for the nonprofit the Nature Conservancy, was
MPs and music industry bodies criticise pay of Universal head Lucian Grainge
After a bonus payment, Grainge will earn more this year than all UK songwriters did from streaming and sales in 2019 MPs and music industry bodies have criticised the pay of Sir Lucian Grainge, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group (UMG), who is set to
Ireland briefs aircraft leasing firms on possible Belarus sanctions
Company that has supplied five planes to Belarusian carrier says it is carefully monitoring border crisis The world’s leading regional aircraft leasing company is “monitoring very carefully” the human trafficking crisis in Belarus as the EU threatens sanctions
Navigating through the hard times: What business organisations have to do
During times of economic boom, virtually every business prospers without any special or extraordinary strategy and/or leadership. The same cannot be said during economic downturns, an unexpected turn of events due to industry crisis, political upheaval, an
Column: Billionaire anti-deficit hawks are already attacking Biden’s spending plan. Ignore them
I’d say that you could set your watch by how quickly the anti-deficit crowd piled on President Biden’s Build Back Better program after its first component, the infrastructure bill, moved toward passage, but I’m not sure there’s a timepiece on Earth that can
Liberace’s former townhouse above the Sunset Strip is listed for $3.4 million
The late famed pianist Liberace owned a variety of homes scattered across California during his decorated career in the entertainment industry: a mansion in Hollywood Hills, a condo in Malibu, a retreat in Palm Springs. One of his lesser-known properties, a
Edtech company Robotify acquired in near €20m deal
Irish start-up Robotify which recently partnered with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak on a major project, has been acquired by Imagine Learning, one of the largest digital education providers in the US. The value of the deal has not been publicly disclosed but
US prices rising at 6.2%, fastest rate for three decades
Americans' cost of living is rising faster than it has for three decades, with food and fuel
Staying out of global tax deal would have posed ‘very real risks’ – Donohoe
There would have been “very real risks” for Ireland if it had stayed outside the global deal on tax, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said. He also claimed that a new minimum rate of 15 per cent for big companies represented only a “moderate” rise and
How holiday shoppers can try to avoid late gifts, scams during supply chain crisis
Many with money to
Tencent reports first profit decrease in 10 years
Tencent Holdings Ltd reported its first decrease in adjusted profit in 10 years in its latest quarterly report on Wednesday, as it emphasized investment in frontier technologies and socially beneficial endeavors. For the three
GE Is Breaking Apart. Is Boeing Next?
There is no particularly good reason to break Boeing up, especially given the technology synergies and market counter-cyclicality associated with the company’s exposure to all major aerospace segments. ...
Restaurant Industry Outlook For 2022: Five Trends To Watch
The changes in the restaurant industry, driven by the pandemic, helped to shape several key trends that will remain important for a restaurant’s success. ...
Jobless Claims Hit New Pandemic Low As Number Of Americans Receiving Unemployment Benefits Falls To ...
About 267,000 people filed initial jobless claims in the week ending November 6, down from the previous week's pandemic low but higher than economists expected. ...
Blackpink’s Lisa Has Turned All Of Her Solo Singles Into No. 1 Hits On Different ...
Lisa has only released three solo songs, and they’ve all hit No. 1 on different Billboard charts. ...
Yes, You Can Watch ‘Arcane’ On Netflix Knowing Nothing About ‘League Of Legends’
While the quality of Arcane is not up for debate, one question everyone keeps asking is if it can be enjoyed by those who have not played the video game its based on, League of Legends, or are unfamiliar with its lore. ...
Addicted To The Hustle? Let Go Of Control To Grow Your Business
As your business expands, giving up control is actually one of the best things you can do for your company. ...
Baltimore Orioles Are At A Critical Point In Their “Tank” Rebuild
The #30 club on my team true-talent rankings is the Baltimore Orioles. Though their nucleus is taking shape, don't expect much near-term progress, ...
‘Meatflation’ Worsens As Beef Prices Hit Steepest Rise In 30 Years
The price of meats, poultry, fish and eggs
Alabama Power Foundation Looks To Drive Social And Economic Impact By Building Benefit Corporation Community
As it works to expand economic opportunity
Axis Bank to offer mortgage loans to army personnel
Axis Bank has signed an MoU with the Army Insurance Group (AGI) to offer retail mortgage loans to the Indian Army. The bank will offer best-in-class p ...
