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Lithium Exploration Group Distributes December 2017 Letter to Shareholders

Dec 04, 2017 18:12 pm UTC| Business

PHOENIX, Dec. 04, 2017 -- Lithium Exploration Group Inc. (OTCPINK:LEXG) CEO Alex Walsh updates shareholders on company activities. Dear Shareholders, We have two main focuses in the month of December as we finish out...

Univest Corporation Declares Fourth Quarter Dividend

Dec 04, 2017 18:11 pm UTC| Business

SOUDERTON, Pa., Dec. 04, 2017 -- Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania (NASDAQ:UVSP), parent company of Univest Bank and Trust Co. and its insurance, investments and equipment financing subsidiaries, today declared a $.20...

Association of Zoos and Aquariums Announces National Photo Contest Winner

Dec 04, 2017 18:06 pm UTC| Business

Silver Spring, Dec. 04, 2017 -- The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced the winner of the 2017 AZA Photo Contest, which recognizes exceptional photography taken at AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums. ...

VALNEVA to Conduct Investor and Partnering Meetings during the Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Dec 04, 2017 18:01 pm UTC| Business

Valneva to Conduct Investor and Partnering Meetings during the Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Lyon (France), December 4, 2017 - Valneva SE today announces that its senior management team will hold...

37th Annual “Connecticut Flower & Garden Show” Coming February 22-25, 2018 to Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford

Dec 04, 2017 18:00 pm UTC| Business

HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 04, 2017 -- One of the largest and most prestigious flower shows in New England, the 37th annual “Connecticut Flower Garden Show” will bloom on Thursday, February 22 through Sunday, February 25,...

Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT Completes Acquisition of LPL Corporate Campus

Dec 04, 2017 18:00 pm UTC| Business

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 04, 2017 -- Griffin Capital Company, LLC (“Griffin Capital”) announced today on behalf of Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, Inc. (the “REIT”), the acquisition of the LPL Financial Carolinas...

US Government Contract to Promote Free Press in Armenia

Dec 04, 2017 17:54 pm UTC| Business

Washington, DC, Dec. 04, 2017 -- The US government is soliciting a telecommunications company capable of transmitting democracy-friendly mass-media in Armenia. Uncensored news, responsible discussion and open debate are...

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Economy

UK Economy Sees Marginal Growth Amid Tax Hikes and Business Caution

The UK economy showed a modest rebound in November, with GDP increasing by 0.1% from October, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks the first monthly growth since August, falling short of...

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U.S. Tightens Chip Export Controls, Adds Chinese AI Firms to Blacklist

The Biden administration has added over 25 entities, including Chinese AI firm Zhipu AI and chipmaker Sophgo, to the U.S. restricted trade list. These companies, along with two Singapore-based firms, now face strict export...

Taiwan Gains Confidence as U.S. Excludes It from AI Export Curbs

The U.S. governments decision to exclude Taiwan from its new restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chip and technology exports reflects confidence in the islands regulatory controls and legal compliance, Taiwans...

UK Inflation Stabilizes: November CPI at 2.6%, Signaling Economic Recovery

In November 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the UK was reported at 2.6% compared to the same month last year, which matched what experts had predicted. This is an increase from October 2024, when the CPI was at...

Politics

Denmark’s Prime Minister Responds to U.S. Greenland Claims Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Denmarks Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has convened a meeting with business leaders to address rising geopolitical concerns following U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps remarks about taking control of Greenland. Last...

Biden Warns of Tech Oligarchy Threatening Democracy

In his farewell address, President Joe Biden cautioned against the rise of an American oligarchy led by tech billionaires wielding dangerous concentrations of power. Echoing President Eisenhowers 1961 warning about a...

Biden Administration Considers Options to Delay TikTok Ban

President Joe Bidens administration is exploring ways to keep TikTok accessible in the U.S. as a potential ban looms on Sunday, NBC reported. Officials are evaluating measures to delay the apps shutdown, possibly deferring...

Biden and Trump Share Credit for Gaza Ceasefire Deal

U.S. President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both claimed credit for a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal finalized after months of negotiations. The agreement, supported by a Trump envoy, marks a significant...

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to Address Global Impact of U.S. Elections at UBS Summit

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will speak at the UBS Wealth Insights 2025 summit in the Asian financial hub on Thursday. Days before President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration, Pence will offer insights on the U.S....

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...

Public Health Experts Warn of ‘Quad-Demic’ as Flu, COVID, RSV, and Norovirus Threaten Winter Surge

Public health experts are raising alarms over a potential quad-demic this winter, with flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus all expected to surge simultaneously. This unprecedented convergence of...

Technology

TikTok Shutdown: U.S. Users Brace for Loss as Ban Nears

Disappointment swept U.S. TikTok on Wednesday as ByteDance announced plans to shut down the app for 170 million U.S. users by Sunday, following months of uncertainty. Content creators and influencers, many reliant on...

Big Tech Leaders, Including Sundar Pichai and Tim Cook, to Attend Trump Inauguration

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and other Big Tech leaders are set to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration on Monday, sources told Reuters. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, is also confirmed to be present, as reported...

Apple Explores New Credit Card Partners as Goldman Sachs Reevaluates Deal

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly in talks with Barclays (NYSE:BCS) and Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) to replace Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) as its credit card partner, according to Reuters. Discussions with...

TikTok Braces for Possible US Shutdown This Sunday Amid Security Concerns

TikTok, the popular short-video platform owned by ByteDance, could face a nationwide shutdown in the U.S. as early as this Sunday, according to The Information. The move follows increased scrutiny from lawmakers and...

What si RedNote? The Chinese App Gaining Global Attention Amid TikTok Uncertainty

RedNote, known as Xiaohongshu in China, has gained massive attention as over half a million TikTok users flock to the platform amid concerns over a U.S. ban on TikTok. This lifestyle app allows users to share experiences,...