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YRC Freight Sends 19 Drivers to the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships

Aug 08, 2017 14:08 pm UTC| Business

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 08, 2017 -- Nineteen professional YRC Freight drivers have qualified to compete at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Orlando, FL. The event will be held August 9-12 at the...

Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. Announces Semi-Annual Dividend

Aug 08, 2017 14:07 pm UTC| Business

GOUVERNEUR, New York, Aug. 08, 2017 -- Charles C. Van Vleet, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. (OTC Pink:GOVB) (“Bancorp” or the “Company”) and its subsidiary, Gouverneur Savings and Loan...

Holland Professional Drivers Head to 2017 National Truck Driving Championships

Aug 08, 2017 14:03 pm UTC| Business

HOLLAND, Mich., Aug. 08, 2017 -- Holland announced today that professional drivers and safety champions, Herschel Evans, Russ Simpson, “RB” Robert Wolford, and Tom Carlson and have won division titles at their state...

Book Winter Travel Now: The Top Seven Holiday Highlights

Aug 08, 2017 14:00 pm UTC| Business

WASHINGTON, Aug. 08, 2017 -- Summer is coming to an end and it’s not too early to start thinking about winter travel. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association,...

Zywave Launches New Onboarding and Automated HR Task Management Enhancements in HRconnection®

Aug 08, 2017 14:00 pm UTC| Business

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 08, 2017 -- Today, Zywave announces major enhancements to HRconnection, including the introduction of a new virtual assistant, robust onboarding and automated HR task management capabilities. “Agency...

Streak of Economic Optimism Continues According to Latest IBD/TIPP Poll

Aug 08, 2017 14:00 pm UTC| Business

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 08, 2017 -- The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading national poll on consumer confidence, showed positive momentum this month, climbing 4.6 percent to 52.2 and above the 12-month average of 51....

Large U.S. Employers Project Health Care Benefit Costs to Surpass $14,000 per Employee in 2018, National Business Group on Health Survey Finds

Aug 08, 2017 14:00 pm UTC| Business

WASHINGTON, Aug. 08, 2017 -- Faced with another 5% increase in health care benefit costs, a growing number of large U.S. employers plan to focus more on how health care is delivered and paid for while still pursuing...

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Economy

Kenya’s President Open to Turning Haiti Anti-Gang Mission into U.N. Peacekeeping Operation

Kenyan President William Ruto indicated his openness to converting Kenyas anti-gang mission in Haiti into a U.N. peacekeeping operation. This comes as the U.N. Security Council considers extending the mandate of the...

Why China Isn’t Reacting Swiftly to Economic Slowdowns Despite Mounting Global Concerns

Despite weakening economic data, Chinas leadership remains measured in its response, prioritizing long-term growth over immediate stimulus. President Xi Jinpings focus on advanced manufacturing and green energy has led to...

U.S. Invests $3 Billion to Boost Domestic EV Battery Production, Reduce Reliance on China

The U.S. Department of Energy is allocating $3 billion to 25 projects across 14 states to enhance domestic electric vehicle battery production. This move aims to shift production away from China and create 12,000 jobs,...

Yen Weakens After Bank of Japan Signals Delayed Rate Hikes Amid Global Uncertainty

Following Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Uedas cautious remarks on future rate hikes, the yen weakened to 143.50 against the dollar. Investors interpreted Uedas comments as a sign that the BOJ may delay tightening monetary...

닛폰제강, 미 철강 인수 속 부채 관리 위해 2억1100만 달러 자산 매각

로이터통신에 따르면 닛폰제강이 부채 관리를 위해 올해 회계연도에 최소 300억 엔(2억1100만 달러) 상당의 자산을 매각할 계획이라고 닛케이가 금요일 닛폰제강 부회장을 인용해 보도했다. 이는 149억 달러 규모의 미 철강 인수 제안의...

Politics

How Tall Is Melania Trump?

Public curiosity about Melania Trump has often focused on her appearance, including persistent speculation about her height. As a former model and first lady, Melanias statuesque figure has consistently been a topic of...

How Did Melania Trump Become a U.S. Citizen?

Melania Trumps path to U.S. citizenship has long been a subject of public curiosity and speculation, particularly during her time as first lady. As the wife of former President Donald Trump, whose administration made...

Can Melania Trump Run for President?

Speculation about Melania Trumps political future has resurfaced, with many wondering whether the former first lady is eligible to run for president. As conversations swirl around potential 2024 presidential contenders,...

Can Melania Trump Speak Russian?

Rumors have once again surfaced, questioning whether former first lady Melania Trump can speak Russian fluently. Speculation about her linguistic abilities, which has persisted since her time in the White House, has been...

Can Melania Trump Speak English?

Speculation regarding Melania Trumps English-speaking abilities has resurfaced, reigniting debates about the former first ladys linguistic fluency. As the wife of former President Donald Trump, Melania often found herself...

Science

Starlink Aviation Expands to 2,500 Aircraft After United Airlines Partnership

SpaceXs Starlink Aviation service is expanding rapidly, with 2,500 aircraft now under contract after a recent agreement with United Airlines. This marks a significant milestone in in-flight connectivity, as Starlink...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Achieves Historic Spacewalk and Advances Commercial Space Exploration

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission accomplished several milestones during its five-day journey, including the most remote spacewalk in history. Crew members conducted 36 groundbreaking experiments, advancing knowledge in space...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

Technology

Australia’s Crypto Crackdown: Bitcoin Exchanges to Face New Licensing Rules by November 2024

Australia is moving forward with new regulations that will mandate Bitcoin exchanges to secure financial services licenses by November 2024. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission believes this change is...

SUI Price Climbs 9.7%, Nearing $1.80 as TVL Skyrockets to $900 Million

SUI has experienced a price surge of 9.7%, fueled by increased DeFi activity and crossing $900 million in total value locked, placing the blockchain among the top performers. The SUI price and the price of Bitcoin both...

SHIB Burn Rate Explodes 5,975% in 24 Hours, Price Surge Follows

Shiba Inus burn rate surged by an astonishing 5,975% within the last 24 hours, propelling SHIBs price upward. The cryptocurrencys price jump comes as the broader market prepares for the Federal Reserves latest rate...

Samsung Boosts Vietnam Investment by $1.8 Billion for OLED Manufacturing Expansion

Samsung Display will invest $1.8 billion in a new OLED production facility in northern Vietnam, further solidifying its position as a major investor in the countrys tech manufacturing sector, with overall investments now...

TSMC, Samsung Consider UAE Chip Factories Worth $100 Billion to Fuel AI Surge

Samsung and TSMC are exploring plans to build semiconductor factories in the UAE to meet the rapidly rising demand for AI technologies, sources say. The projects could total more than $100 billion, but face significant...