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Global Grow Lights Market is Forecasted to Reach $5,954.1 million by 2023: P&S Market Research

Nov 29, 2017 07:30 am UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2017 -- According to the new market research report published by PS Market Research, global grow lights market is expected to reach market size of $5,954.1 million by 2023, the market is expected to...

Management change at ALK

Nov 29, 2017 07:26 am UTC| Business

ALK (ALKB:DC / OMX: ALK B / AKABY / AKBLF) today announced that Helle Skov, Executive Vice President (EVP) of Product Supply and a member of ALK's Board of Management, leaves the company by mutual agreement. Effective...

EQUITY ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Shareholders of Diana Containerships Inc. of a Class Action Lawsuit and a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of December 22, 2017 – DCIX

Nov 29, 2017 07:15 am UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2017 -- The following statement is being issued by Levi Korsinsky, LLP: To: All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired securities of Diana Containerships Inc. (“Diana...

Urban Airship Holiday Retail Study Finds Big M-Commerce Gains for Both Brick-and-Mortar and Online-Only Retailers

Nov 29, 2017 07:00 am UTC| Business

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 29, 2017 -- As holiday shopping results are tallied from the Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday time period, Urban Airship today released preliminary results of its fifth annual Mobile Retail Trends study...

INVESTOR ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Shareholders of Antares Pharma, Inc. of a Class Action Lawsuit and a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of December 22, 2017 – ATRS

Nov 29, 2017 07:00 am UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2017 -- The following statement is being issued by Levi Korsinsky, LLP: To: All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired securities of Antares Pharma, Inc. ("Antares")...

Hepatitis C Drug Market Share Expected to Reach USD 33.50 Billion by 2022: Zion Market Research

Nov 29, 2017 06:07 am UTC| Business

Sarasota, FL, Nov. 29, 2017 -- Zion Market Research has published a new report titled “Hepatitis C Drug Market for Hospitals, Private labs, Physician offices, Public health labs and Blood banks - Global Industry...

PUBLICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 14 OF THE BELGIAN LAW OF 2 MAY 2007 REGARDING THE PUBLICATION OF MAJOR SHAREHOLDINGS (THE "TRANSPARENCY LAW")

Nov 29, 2017 06:01 am UTC| Business

REGULATED INFORMATION GHENT, Belgium, 29 November 2017 - Ablynx [Euronext Brussels and Nasdaq: ABLX] today announced, in accordance with Article 14 of the Belgian Law of 2 May 2007 regarding the publication of major...

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Economy

China Approves New VAT Law Effective 2026 to Boost Key Sectors and Economic Recovery

China has passed a comprehensive value-added tax law, effective in January 2026, consolidating regulations and offering targeted exemptions for sectors like agriculture, research, and welfare institutions. The reform aims...

Sam Altman Says Superintelligence Will Ignite a 10X Boom in AI Breakthroughs Transforming the Future of Innovation

Sam Altman envisions a world where superintelligence propels AI innovation 10x faster than expected, transforming global progress and redefining humanitys future. Early Arrival of AGI Sparks Debate The most noteworthy is...

China's WuXi AppTec Exits Gene Therapy Market Amid US Restrictions and Security Concerns

Chinas WuXi AppTec has signed an agreement to sell its gene therapy manufacturing arm, WuXi Advanced Therapies, to U.S.-based Altaris LLC, following mounting restrictions on Chinese firms in the United States over national...

American Airlines Christmas Eve Flight Delays Resolved After Hour-Long Grounding Caused by Technical Glitch

A technical glitch caused American Airlines to ground flights for an hour on Christmas Eve, delaying thousands of passengers during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Operations resumed quickly, sparing the...

S&P 500 Climbs Ahead of Christmas Break with Tech Gains and $10B Equity Inflows

The SP 500 rose 1.1% Tuesday as tech stocks extended their rally. Equity inflows reached $10 billion, marking the largest since January 2017, while trading activity thinned ahead of the Christmas holiday. Tech Stocks...

Politics

Eric Trump's ‘Amazon Cart for Countries’ Post Sparks Outrage and Debate on Global Diplomacy

Eric Trumps social media post suggesting the United States could buy territories on Amazon has gone viral, sparking controversy over its timing and implications. The post comes on the heels of President-elect Donald Trumps...

Ex-Democrat’s Scathing Exit’ Blames DNC for ‘Toxic Culture’ and Praises Trump Allies as ‘More Humane’

Prominent Democratic National Committee (DNC) fundraiser Lindy Li has announced her departure from the Democratic Party, citing a toxic internal culture and backlash stemming from her outspoken critiques of party...

Biden’s Holiday Bill’ Sparks Controversy Over Lawmaker Pension Ban and Clemency Actions

President Joe Biden finalized a wave of legislative measures on Christmas Eve, signing at least 50 bills into law, including a new provision targeting corrupt lawmakers pensions. The legislation has stirred widespread...

Bannon’s Fiery Warning’ Sparks Speaker Mike Johnson Leadership Debate in Congress

Right-wing commentator and MAGA movement leader Steve Bannon has issued a stark warning about House Speaker Mike Johnsons leadership, claiming his continued tenure could jeopardize President-elect Donald Trumps legislative...

Pope Francis’ ‘Bold’ Call for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Stirs Debate During Christmas Address

In his annual Christmas Urbi et Orbi address, Pope Francis delivered a fervent plea for an end to the Russia-Ukraine War, urging global leaders to embrace reconciliation and dialogue. Speaking from the central balcony of...

Science

Philippines' 'Missile Acquisition' Plan Provokes China's 'Arms Race' Warning

The Philippines has announced plans to acquire the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system to bolster its maritime defense capabilities. This decision has elicited strong reactions from China, which warns that such a move...

Christmas Eve Asteroid' to Skim Past Earth at 14,743 mph Tonight, NASA Warns

NASA has announced that an asteroid, comparable in size to a 10-story building, will make a close approach to Earth on Christmas Eve. The space rock, designated 2003 SD220, is expected to pass by our planet at a speed of...

Emergency Declared as Bird Flu 'Spreads' to California Dairy Cows

California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially declared a state of emergency in response to the rapidly escalating bird flu outbreak. The declaration comes after avian influenza was detected in dairy cows, a rare and...

Missing Radioactive Material in New Jersey Sparks Panic — Are Drones ‘Hunting for It’?

A small amount of radioactive material went missing in New Jersey earlier this month, raising concerns over public safety and potential security risks. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) confirmed on December 2,...

Some black holes at the centers of galaxies have a buddy − but detecting these binary pairs isn’t easy

Every galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its center, much like every egg has a yolk. But sometimes, hens lay eggs with two yolks. In a similar way, astrophysicists like us who study supermassive black holes expect to...

Technology

BYD Factory in Brazil Faces Investigation as Chinese Workers Found in 'Slavery-like Conditions'

Brazilian officials discovered 163 Chinese workers in slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory construction site in Bahia. Workers faced withheld passports, long hours, and unsafe environments, sparking an ongoing...

Toyota Targets BYD and Chinese Rivals with Shanghai EV Factory for Lexus Production by 2027

Toyota is reportedly planning a new EV factory in Shanghai to independently produce Lexus models, starting in 2027. The move comes as the automaker faces stiff competition from Chinese rivals like BYD in the worlds largest...

Biden Hands China Chip Tariff Probe to Trump as Trade War Heats Up Over Semiconductor Dominance

The U.S. has opened a trade investigation into Chinese legacy semiconductors, aiming to curb Beijings state-driven chip buildup. The probe, announced just weeks before Donald Trumps inauguration, could lead to additional...

Musk’s X Raises Premium-Plus Plan to $22 With Creator Payouts and AI Features in Focus

X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, raised its premium-plus subscription to $22 in the U.S., emphasizing enhanced creator payouts and advanced AI-driven features like the Grok chatbot. The updated pricing takes effect for...

'Drones Plummet onto Crowd' at Orlando Holiday Show, Prompting NTSB Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an investigation into a malfunction involving unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that resulted in drones falling into the audience during a holiday show at Lake...