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New Sears Hometown Store Opens in Franklin

Nov 10, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Business

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2016 -- Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOS) will open its newest Tennessee Sears Hometown Store on November 10 at 1415 Liberty Pike in Franklin. The Franklin location marks the...

OnTrac Kicks off the 9th Annual 102.5 KNIX Million Can Crusade with $1,500 Donation

Nov 10, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Business

CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 10, 2016 -- OnTrac, a logistics company specializing in contracting regional shipping services in the Western United States, is gearing up for the 9th annual 102.5 KNIX Ben Matt’s Million Can...

Mondelēz International Updates its Sustainable Palm Oil Action Plan

Nov 10, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Business

Builds on progress made since 2014 by requiring suppliers to improve practices across entire operations Increased focus on risk assessment and engagement of third-party suppliers to drive accountability for traded oil ...

NACD Launches Virtual Director Professionalism Course for Corporate Directors

Nov 10, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Business

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2016 -- In response to increasing expectations for director performance in a constantly evolving global business environment, theNational Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)today announced the...

Firsthand Technology Value Fund Discloses Top Portfolio Holdings

Nov 10, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Business

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016 -- Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Inc. (NASDAQ:SVVC) (the “Fund”), a publicly traded venture capital fund that invests in technology and cleantech companies, disclosed today that its...

Digital World Language Program Coming to Southwest Missouri Elementary Students

Nov 10, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Business

Arlington, VA, Nov. 10, 2016 -- It’s no secret that learning a second language, building on communication skills and absorbing other cultures are important components of success today. In order to best prepare its...

Fertility Centers of Illinois Offers Free Services to Veterans in Honor of Veteran’s Day

Nov 10, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Business

CHICAGO, Nov. 10, 2016 -- With the tenth largest veteran population in the country, Illinois is the home to many veterans and military service members. To recognize their contributions, Fertility Centers of Illinois is...

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Economy

RBI Holds Rates at 6.5%, Signals Possible Rate Cut as Inflation Risks Remain

RBI Holds Interest Rates Steady, Signals Potential Rate Cut in Upcoming Months The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept interest rates unchanged at 6.5% during its recent policy meeting, as widely anticipated. However, in a...

Seven & i Holdings Stock Soars After Alimentation Couche-Tard Boosts Takeover Offer

Seven i Holdings Sees Shares Rise Over 10% Amid Takeover Bid Shares of Japanese retail giant Seven i Holdings surged by more than 10% following a report from Bloomberg News. The report revealed that Alimentation...

Boeing Withdraws Pay Offer Amid Strikes by 33,000 U.S. Factory Workers

Boeing Withdraws Pay Offer as Strikes Continue Boeing (NYSE: BA) has withdrawn its pay offer to approximately 33,000 factory workers on strike across the U.S. West Coast, with no further negotiations planned, according...

Asian Stocks Rise Amid Tech Gains, But China Falls on Stimulus Concerns

Tech Stocks Drive Asian Markets Higher Asian stocks saw broad gains on Wednesday, led by a rally in technology shares following a positive lead from U.S. markets. Japans Nikkei 225 climbed 0.7%, supported by gains in...

Asian Stocks Gain on Tech Rally, While Chinese Markets Plunge Amid Stimulus Concerns

Asian Markets Rise on Tech Gains Most Asian stocks climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by the tech sectors strong performance. Regional markets followed a positive lead from Wall Street, where technology stocks spurred...

Politics

Kamala Harris Accuses DeSantis of 'Political Games' But Joe Biden Shockingly Says 'He’s Doing a Great Job' in a Stunning Contrast

In an unexpected turn of events, Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden appear to be on completely different pages regarding Governor Ron DeSantiss handling of the impending hurricane in Florida. While Harris...

Donald Trump Vows a Zero-Tolerance Approach to Election Fraud: 'If You Cheat in 2024, You're Going to Jail'

Former President Donald Trump is doubling down on his strong stance against election fraud, declaring that anyone found cheating in the 2024 presidential election will face serious consequences, including jail time. Trump...

Shocking Hispanic Voter Shift: Donald Trump Dominates Kamala Harris by 26 Points: ‘This Is Unprecedented'

In a surprising development ahead of the 2024 presidential election, former President Donald Trump is leading Vice President Kamala Harris by a significant 26-point margin among Hispanic voters, according to a recent...

Standard Chartered Forecasts 5X Solana Surge by 2025 with Trump Win, SOL ETF Could Spark Rally

Standard Chartered Bank projects a fivefold rise in Solanas price by 2025 if Donald Trump wins the upcoming US election, driven by increasing adoption and a potential Solana ETF. Standard Chartered Predicts 5X Solana...

Elon Musk’s Donations to Donald Trump’s 2024 Campaign: 'The Numbers Speak Louder Than Words'

As the 2024 presidential election campaign heats up, many high-profile figures have been scrutinized for their financial support to various candidates. One of the most talked-about figures in this conversation is Elon...

Science

SpaceX Prepares to Launch NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s Moon Next Week

SpaceX is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of NASAs Europa Clipper mission to Jupiters moon, Europa, next week. After overcoming recent Falcon 9 setbacks, SpaceX has encapsulated the satellite within the Falcon...

Europe Pushes Back Against SpaceX's Efforts to Expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell Operations

European mobile network operators are opposing SpaceXs initiative to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell services, urging the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject SpaceXs request to operate beyond standard...

SpaceX and T-Mobile Begin Testing Starlink Cellular Satellite Service Ahead of 2025 Launch

SpaceX and T-Mobile have reportedly initiated tests for their highly anticipated Starlink Cellular satellite service. Speculation emerged after users noticed satellite activity on their phones, fueling excitement ahead of...

SpaceX Pauses Falcon 9 Launches After Anomaly During Crew 9 Mission Investigation

SpaceX has suspended all Falcon 9 launches after an anomaly occurred with the rockets second stage during the Crew 9 mission for NASA. The second stage failed to land as planned, prompting an investigation and delaying...

The universe is smoother than the standard model of cosmology suggests – so is the theory broken?

Given how unfathomably large the universe is, it is perhaps understandable that we havent yet cracked all its secrets. But there are actually some pretty basic features, ones we used to think we could explain, that...

Technology

BYD Considers EV Plant in India but Stalls Over Tough Investment Regulations for Chinese Firms

Chinas top electric vehicle maker, BYD, is eyeing a significant investment in Indias rapidly growing EV market, though its plans depend on changes in the countrys stringent regulations on Chinese investments. BYD Eyes...

Cybertruck Faces European Ban: Tesla's Futuristic Truck Could Be Barred Over Safety Fears

Teslas Cybertruck is on the brink of a European ban as safety advocates cite the vehicles sharp-edged design and hefty weight as significant risks. The mounting pressure may force Tesla to develop an international version...

Shiba Inu Team Hints 'Supercycle Can Start Any Day' – Here’s Why Meme Coin Risk Is Rising

The Shiba Inu teams marketing expert, Lucie, has urged the SHIB community to avoid gambling on risky new meme coins, citing an imminent supercycle and the rising dangers of sudden rug pulls. Instead, she emphasized the...

Crypto.com Files Suit Against SEC, Aims to 'Safeguard' Future of US Crypto Market

Crypto.com has sued the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, accusing the agency of overreaching regulatory practices and threatening the stability of the U.S. crypto industry. Crypto.com Takes Legal Action Against...

38 Production Tesla Semi Units Spotted at Nevada Factory, Hints at Upcoming Deliveries

Drone footage captured 38 Tesla Semi units at the companys prototype factory near Giga, Nevada, signaling that production is ramping up. Tesla has not confirmed their destination, but speculation suggests they could be...