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Greystone Provides $44.6 Million in Fannie Mae Financing for Estero, FL Multifamily Property

Dec 04, 2017 15:15 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Dec. 04, 2017 -- Greystone, a real estate lending, investment and advisory company, today announced it has provided $44,600,000 in Fannie Mae financing for a multifamily property in Estero, FL. The Fannie Mae...

VivoPower International PLC Names Art Russell Chief Financial Officer

Dec 04, 2017 15:08 pm UTC| Business

LONDON, Dec. 04, 2017 -- VivoPower International Plc (Nasdaq:VVPR) (“VivoPower”), a global solar power producer, today announced the appointment of Art Russell as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective immediately. ...

Darkstar Ventures Establishes Investor Relations Representation as Developments Advance

Dec 04, 2017 15:01 pm UTC| Business

JERUSALEM, Israel, Dec. 04, 2017 -- DARKSTAR VENTURES, INC (OTCBB:DAVC) and Subsidiary Bengio Urban Renewal announce today that in light of recent developments, the Company has retained the services of investor...

DE-CIX New York Summit Lines Up Experts and Leads Industry on a Journey Into an Interconnected Digital World

Dec 04, 2017 15:00 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Dec. 04, 2017 -- DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) Operator, has announced its speaker lineup for the DE-CIX New York Summit on December 5, 2017. The Summit, entitled Journey into an...

Patterson Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDCO) to Ring The Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell

Dec 04, 2017 15:00 pm UTC| Business

ADVISORY, Dec. 04, 2017 -- What: Patterson Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:PDCO), a value-added distributor serving the dental and animal health markets, will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. In honor of the...

TriStar Gold Continues to Expand Resources at Castelo de Sonhos

Dec 04, 2017 15:00 pm UTC| Business

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 04, 2017 -- TriStar Gold Inc. (TSXV:TSG) (the “Company” or “TriStar”) has completed an updated mineral resource estimate for the Castelo de Sonhos gold project using all available data, including...

Guaranteed Rate’s Chief Operating Officer Nikolaos Athanasiou Named to Crain’s Chicago Business “40 Under 40” List

Dec 04, 2017 15:00 pm UTC| Business

Chicago, Dec. 04, 2017 -- Chief Operation Officer Nikolaos (Nik) Athanasiou of Guaranteed Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the nation, was named to the Crain’s Chicago Business “40 Under 40” 2017...

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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...

China's Tightened Export Controls Disrupt U.S. Tech Firms' Production Plans

China is intensifying scrutiny of exports by U.S. tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Dell, delaying their production shifts to Southeast Asia and India, according to Nikkei Asia. Since December, dual-use technology...

Politics

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....

South Korean President Under Fire Faces Additional Questioning and Impeachment Trial

South Korea is facing its most severe political turmoil in decades as President Yoon Suk Yeol undergoes questioning over allegations of insurrection. The anti-corruption agency resumed its investigation on Thursday, while...

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,...