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Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza Soon to Open New Concord, NC Location

Dec 07, 2017 21:48 pm UTC| Business

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 07, 2017 -- Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, the fast-casual concept known for its chef-driven menu and casually hip restaurants, today announced that it will soon open a new location in Concord, North...

TruStone Financial Donated $10,000 to Local High School Sports

Dec 07, 2017 21:46 pm UTC| Business

PLYMOUTH, Minn., Dec. 07, 2017 -- TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union donated $10,000 to nine high schools in sponsorship of KARE 11’s Prep Sports Hot Highlights. During each week’s on-air segment, KARE 11 Sports...

Gilla Provides Corporate Update

Dec 07, 2017 21:40 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Dec. 07, 2017 -- Gilla Inc. (“Gilla” or the “Company”) (OTCQB:GLLA), the fast-growing designer, marketer and manufacturer of E-liquid for vaporizers and developer of cannabis concentrate products, today...

Sotheby’s Prices $400 Million of Senior Notes Due 2025

Dec 07, 2017 21:38 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Dec. 07, 2017 -- Sotheby’s (NYSE:BID) today announced the pricing of $400 million of its senior unsecured notes due 2025 through an offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the...

Flexion Therapeutics Enrolls First Patient in Phase 2 Pharmacokinetics and Safety Study of ZILRETTA™ (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension) in Bilateral Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Dec 07, 2017 21:35 pm UTC| Business

BURLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 07, 2017 -- Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:FLXN) announced today the enrollment of the first patient in a clinical trial to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety of concurrent...

B. Riley FBR Acts as Sell-Side Advisor to Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation in its Sale to Ameris Bancorp

Dec 07, 2017 21:34 pm UTC| Business

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 07, 2017 -- B. Riley FBR, Inc. (“B. Riley FBR”), a leading full service investment bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:RILY), served as a sell-side advisor to Atlantic...

Global Equity International Inc. Successfully Agrees on a Payment Plan with Mammoth Corporation in Order to Suspend Further Dilution of its Stock

Dec 07, 2017 21:33 pm UTC| Business

Dubai, Dec. 07, 2017 -- Global Equity International, Inc. (OTCQB: GEQU) and Mammoth Corporation would like to jointly announce that both parties have executed a legally binding agreement whereby Mammoth Corporation...

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Economy

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...

Wall Street Slips as Apple Drags Tech Amid Mixed Economic Data

The SP 500 dipped Thursday as banking sector strength was overshadowed by a tech slump led by Apple. At market close, the Dow fell 0.2%, the SP 500 dropped 0.2%, and the NASDAQ slid 0.9%. Apple shares tumbled 4% after...

Politics

Protesters Rally Against Trump’s Inauguration Amid Fears for Constitutional Rights

Thousands gathered in Washington, D.C., on Saturday to protest President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration, voicing concerns over his policies that many fear will threaten constitutional rights. Activists advocating for...

Mike Pence to Attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration Amid Strained Relations

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence plans to attend President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration on Monday, according to the New York Times. The report, citing sources familiar with the planning, noted that representatives...

GOP States File Lawsuit Against Biden's Offshore Drilling Restrictions

Republican-led states filed a lawsuit challenging outgoing President Joe Bidens recent ban on new offshore oil and gas development across most U.S. coastlines. Announced on January 6, the ban impacts 625 million acres of...

Trump Administration Plans Major Immigration Raid in Chicago

Donald Trumps incoming presidential administration is set to launch a large-scale immigration raid in Chicago the day after his inauguration, according to the Wall Street Journal. The operation, expected to begin Tuesday...

Trump’s Inauguration Moves Indoors Due to Extreme Cold

President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration on Monday will be held indoors at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda instead of outdoors, marking the first indoor ceremony in 40 years due to severe cold. Trump announced on Truth Social,...

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

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...

Trump's Inauguration Ushers in a Transformative Era for Cryptocurrency

President-elect Donald Trumps administration, featuring several pro-crypto appointees, is expected to influence U.S. policy on emerging technologies. The crypto industry, which has long faced regulatory challenges, hopes...

SpaceX Starship Breaks Apart After Launch, Disrupting Air Traffic

A SpaceX Starship rocket broke apart minutes after launching from Texas, disrupting airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico due to falling debris. The rocket, carrying its first test payload of mock satellites, lost...

TSMC Faces Challenges in Bringing Advanced Chipmaking to U.S.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is encountering significant hurdles in its effort to bring advanced chip production to its new $65 billion Arizona facilities. CEO C.C. Wei highlighted that compliance issues,...