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Mobile Health Helps Employees Ease Financial Stress

Dec 11, 2017 16:00 pm UTC| Business

PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 11, 2017 -- With the holidays approaching, financial stress can escalate as employees seek to balance daily debt with the desire to buy gifts and indulge in entertainment. Mobile Health, a...

WisdomTree Announces Key Leadership Appointments and Organizational Changes

Dec 11, 2017 16:00 pm UTC| Business

WisdomTree Appoints Jarrett Lilien in Newly Created Role of Executive Vice President and Head of Emerging Technologies Expanded Operating Structure Aligns Company to Best Capitalize on Recent Initiatives NEW YORK, Dec....

MaritzCX Digital Customer Conversation Technology Wins Innovation Award from TMC

Dec 11, 2017 16:00 pm UTC| Business

Lehi, Utah, Dec. 11, 2017 -- Lehi, Utah, December 11, 2017—MaritzCX® digital customer conversation-based technology that captures mobile voice-to-text customer experiences with intelligent probing and...

Virginia DOE Awards Contract for Edmentum Exact Path

Dec 11, 2017 15:59 pm UTC| Business

Minneapolis, MN, Dec. 11, 2017 -- Edmentum, a leading provider of web-based learning programs, has partnered with the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) after being awarded a contract to offer Exact...

Group Ten Metals Completes Acquisition of the Spy PGE-Ni-Cu Property in the Kluane Belt of Southwest Yukon Territory

Dec 11, 2017 15:59 pm UTC| Business

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 11, 2017 -- Group Ten Metals Inc. (TSX-V:PGE) (OTC:PGEZF) (FSE:5D32) (the “Company” or “Group Ten”) is pleased to announce it has completed the requirements for earn-in of the Spy...

Modern States Partners With Henderson County Public Schools, NAACP and El Centro to Provide Free Year of College

Dec 11, 2017 15:57 pm UTC| Business

HENDERSON, N.C., Dec. 11, 2017 -- Modern States Education Alliance, a philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible, today announced a partnership with the Henderson County Public...

Poppable, Handmade Holiday Decor

Dec 11, 2017 15:54 pm UTC| Business

MISSION, Kan., Dec. 11, 2017 -- (Family Features) ’Tis the season to pop up some holiday fun by creating a scenic winter wonderland that tastes as great as it looks. ...

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Economy

Taiwan Delegation Extends Support at Trump Inauguration Amid China Tensions

Taiwans delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Han Kuo-yu, is attending Donald Trumps U.S. presidential inauguration to represent Taiwans 23 million people and extend highest blessings to the United States. Speaking at...

Cleveland Fed President Warns of Ongoing Inflation Challenge

The U.S. continues to face an inflation problem, according to Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Beth Hammack, who spoke with The Wall Street Journal on Friday. Hammack, who opposed a December Fed decision to cut...

Rupee Marginally Weaker Amid Dollar Demand and RBI Intervention

The Indian rupee edged lower on Friday, trading at 86.5850 against the U.S. dollar by 09:55 a.m. IST, compared to its previous close of 86.55. The slight dip was driven by heightened dollar demand due to the maturity of...

China's Economic Resurgence: Strong Growth Signals a Bright Future Ahead

The Chinese economy had fared even better than its forecast of 5.0% at the same quarter last year with the report of an annualized increase of 5.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase came in contrast with previous...

Bull Market Optimism Persists Amid Historical Trends and Economic Growth

As the bull market enters its third year, the Sevens Report remains optimistic despite concerns over stretched valuations and geopolitical risks. The report cites factors such as robust economic growth, pro-growth policies...

Politics

Trump Set for Second Term with Rally and Inauguration Events

Donald Trump, President-elect, is set to hold a Make America Great Again Victory Rally in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, one day before his second-term inauguration. The rally, starting at 3 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena,...

Biden to Issue Order Supporting Economically Struggling Communities

Outgoing President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Sunday, prioritizing government resources for economically distressed communities, just before leaving the White House. The initiative aims to assist incoming...

Ceasefire Delayed as Violence Escalates in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes and artillery targeted northern Gaza on Sunday, killing eight people, as Israel and Hamas missed a ceasefire deadline aimed at ending the region's most destructive conflict in years. The delay followed...

Netanyahu Delays Gaza Ceasefire Over Hostage List from Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Gazas ceasefire, set for 0630 GMT Sunday, will not commence until Hamas provides a list of hostages to be released. This comes hours before the 15-month conflicts...

Trump Returns to Washington for Inauguration Festivities Featuring Fireworks and Entertainment

President-elect Donald Trump arrived in Washington, D.C., ahead of his second inauguration, marking his return to power. Trump flew on an Air Force plane sent by outgoing President Joe Biden from Florida, accompanied by...

Science

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

From dead galaxies to mysterious red dots, here’s what the James Webb telescope has found in just 3 years

On this day three years ago, we witnessed the nail-biting launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the largest and most powerful telescope humans have ever sent into space. It took 30 years to build, but in three...

Technology

TikTok Halts Operations in the US, Anticipates Resolution Under Trump

TikTok went offline in the U.S. late Saturday, disappearing from Apple and Google app stores as a law banning the platform takes effect Sunday. Used by 170 million Americans, TikTok cited potential reprieve from...

Oracle Prepares to Shut Down TikTok U.S. Servers Amid Ban

Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), the cloud provider for TikToks U.S. operations, has reportedly instructed staff to prepare for shutting down servers hosting TikToks U.S. data. According to The Information, the shutdown could occur as...

TikTok Ban Delayed? Trump Suggests 90-Day Reprieve

President-elect Donald Trump stated he would most likely grant TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a potential U.S. ban after taking office Monday. The Chinese-owned app, with 170 million American users, faces shutdown Sunday...

Perplexity AI Proposes Merger with TikTok U.S. to Avoid Ban

U.S. search engine startup Perplexity AI has proposed a merger with TikTok U.S., aiming to resolve the platforms looming ban in the United States, according to a confidential source. TikTok, owned by Chinas ByteDance,...

SpaceX Starship Explosion Investigated After Caribbean Debris Fallout

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and officials from the Turks and Caicos Islands are investigating SpaceXs Starship explosion, which sent debris across the northern Caribbean and forced flight diversions. The...