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ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS HONORS LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR CUTTING RED TAPE TO JOBS CREATION

Nov 17, 2017 22:56 pm UTC| Business

Irvine, Nov. 17, 2017 -- IRVINE, Calif. — Orange County Business Council is pleased to announce the winners of the 7th Annual Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Awards, presented by JPMorgan Chase Co. The awards...

Level Brands Announces Closing of $12 Million Initial Public Offering

Nov 17, 2017 22:19 pm UTC| Business

CHARLOTTE, N.C.,, Nov. 17, 2017 -- Level Brands, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEVB) ("Level Brands" or the "Company"), an innovative marketing and licensing company that provides bold, unconventional and socially responsible...

Best Nikon Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals for 2017: Black Friday Dealer Publishes List of Top Deals

Nov 17, 2017 22:03 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2017 -- Deal review experts at Black Friday Dealer are comparing the best Nikon camera Black Friday deals. The best value deals for shoppers this year are: Nikon D3400 DSLR Camera and Lens Bundle...

Anchor Bancorp Announces Stock Repurchase Program

Nov 17, 2017 22:00 pm UTC| Business

LACEY, Wash., Nov. 17, 2017 -- Anchor Bancorp (“Company”) (NASDAQ:ANCB), the holding company for Anchor Bank (“Bank”), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 40,000 shares of...

Shareholders of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. and The Scottdale Bank & Trust Company Approve Merger

Nov 17, 2017 21:50 pm UTC| Business

MILLERSBURG, Pa. and SCOTTDALE, Pa., Nov. 17, 2017 -- Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ:MPB) and The Scottdale Bank Trust Company (“Scottdale”) (OTC:SDLJ) announced that shareholders from both Mid Penn and...

ACWA Comments on Confirmation of Brenda Burman as Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Nov 17, 2017 21:47 pm UTC| Business

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 17, 2017 -- Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Executive Director Timothy Quinn issued the following statement today regarding the Senate confirmation of Brenda Burman as...

The Best Apple Watch Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals of 2017: Cyber Monday Hero Lists the Top Deals

Nov 17, 2017 21:44 pm UTC| Business

BOSTON, Nov. 17, 2017 -- The Apple Watch is on sale for Black Friday. Deal comparison website Cyber Monday Hero are tracking the best Apple Watch deals. They have identified the following top deals available at the...

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Economy

South Korea's Export Growth Falls to Seven-Month Low Amid Global Demand Concerns

South Koreas Export Growth Drops as Global Demand Slows South Koreas export growth slowed sharply in October, rising just 4.6% year-over-year to $57.52 billion, marking the smallest increase in seven months. This...

Macquarie Group Reports Lower-Than-Expected First-Half Profits Amid Commodities Slowdown

Macquarie Group Misses First-Half Profit Estimates as Commodities Trading Declines Macquarie Group, Australias largest investment bank, reported a first-half profit increase of 14% to A$1.61 billion (USD 1.06...

Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report, BOJ Signals Potential Rate Hikes

Dollar Maintains Stability Amid U.S. Jobs Report and Fed Speculation The U.S. dollar held steady against major currencies on Friday as investors anticipated the latest U.S. nonfarm payrolls report. This report is...

IMF Urges Japan to Balance Budget as Bank of Japan Signals Gradual Rate Hikes

IMF Calls for Budget Discipline in Japan Amid Rising Interest Rates As Japan considers additional spending plans, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) advised on Friday that the government should finance new...

Israel-Palestine Banking Waiver Extension: U.S. Warns of Economic Crisis Ahead

Israel Extends Palestinian Banking Waiver Amid Looming Economic Crisis Israel recently extended its banking cooperation waiver with Palestinian banks for an additional month, a move that U.S. officials warn could...

Politics

Donald Trump’s Last Crypto Call Rallies Bitcoin Supporters in High-Stakes Election Push

With Election Day only days away, Donald Trump intensifies his campaign to woo crypto advocates, announcing a sweeping Bitcoin agenda that promises to keep BTC mining stateside and challenges claims from Kamala Harris....

‘Garbage or Nazis?’ Gov. Tim Walz Defends Biden’s Remarks on Trump Supporters—‘He Was Very Clear!’ Critics Demand Apology

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing backlash after defending President Joe Bidens recent comment that referred to Trump supporters as garbage. In his statement, Walz, who recently compared Trump supporters to Nazis,...

‘America’s Going to Love It!’ Elon Musk Teases ‘Fun’ Second Trump Presidency—‘It’s Gonna Be Awesome!’ Sparks Mixed Reactions

In a tweet that has stirred up strong opinions across social media, billionaire Elon Musk shared his take on a potential second presidency for former President Donald Trump, calling it the most fun America has had in a...

‘A System Flaw Exposed!’ Non-Citizen Voting Incident at University of Michigan Sparks Outrage—‘Ballot Will Still Count!’

A 19-year-old student from China, enrolled at the University of Michigan, faces charges of illegal voting and perjury for allegedly casting a ballot in the 2024 U.S. election. The case has ignited a firestorm of...

U.S. Election Officials Brace for Disruptions Amid Misinformation and Threats

Heightened Security Measures in Key Battleground States Ahead of Election Day With the U.S. election just days away, officials across crucial battleground states like Philadelphia, Detroit, and Atlanta are...

Science

CDC Urges Second COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors: ‘Protect Your Health This Season!’ Experts Say It’s Critical

In a recent public health announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that individuals aged 65 and older receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose, the...

Breakfast Secrets: 'Fiber-rich Foods Are the Key to Weight Loss!' Experts Reveal Shocking Truth

Health experts often emphasize the importance of a balanced diet combined with regular exercise for weight management. However, for many, achieving these goals can be a daunting challenge. Instead of drastic food...

Scabies Surge Sparks Alarm: Doctors Warn Brits, 'Don't Ignore That Rash!'

Doctors in the United Kingdom are sounding the alarm over a dramatic rise in scabies cases, urging residents not to dismiss any signs of the itchy skin condition. Recent data shows that hospitals detected approximately...

Just 21 Minutes of Cycling a Day Is 'All You Need' for Total Health, Claims Expert

John Vinton, CEO of Aventon Bikes, insists that just 21 minutes of cycling each day can drastically enhance your health. This simple yet transformative practice can lead to a multitude of benefits, including reduced risks...

Urgent Alert: New COVID Variant Causes Alarming Symptoms—You Must Know This!

The UK is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirming that the XEC strain of the virus is spreading. This variant, a combination of the KS.1.1 and KP.3.3 strains, is...

Technology

Shiba Inu's Shytoshi Kusama Strikes Back at Critics, Claims SHIB Outpaces Bitcoin

Shiba Inus enigmatic lead developer, Shytoshi Kusama, has fired back at critics doubting SHIBs potential, emphasizing its staggering 33 million percent growth since 2020 and asserting that it outperforms even...

OpenAI's ChatGPT Search Takes on Google—Here's How to Use It

In a bold move against Google, OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Search, enhancing its AI with powerful search capabilities. Powered by GPT-4o, this new feature is rolling out to ChatGPT Plus users. Heres how you can get started...

Nvidia’s $700 Million Run:ai Acquisition Triggers EU Red Flags Over Competition Concerns

Nvidias $700 million acquisition of Israeli AI firm Run:ai faces an EU regulatory review amid competition concerns in tech markets. EU regulators may require Nvidia to make concessions to secure final approval for the...

Elon Musk Fires Back at Zoox Co-Founder's Doubts Over Tesla FSD’s Robotaxi Readiness

Zoox co-founder Jesse Levinsons critique of Teslas Full Self-Driving tech sparked a pointed response from Elon Musk. Levinson questioned Teslas approach to autonomous driving safety, suggesting it isnt equipped for...

XRP Whale Drops 31M Tokens As SEC Battle Reaches Pivotal Moment

An XRP whale transferred 31 million tokens to Bitso, intensifying market chatter as Ripples legal showdown with the SEC hits a pivotal stage. With XRP hovering around $0.50 support, investors brace for possible sell-off...