The strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in over 80 years destroyed hundreds of homes, knocked out power across the island and triggered heavy flooding in an onslaught that could plunge the US territory deeper into financial crisis. (Sept. 20)
Announces Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) added to utility’s wildfire planSPOKANE, Wash., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista is adding a new strategy to its wildfire mitigation plan. The utility announced today at a press conference with regional partners that if extreme weather conditions are forecast, like low humidity and strong winds, Avista may turn off power in specific locations to help protect public safety. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS. “Based on learni
Costco stock, along with top stocks Bandwidth and Cintas, are hitting new buy points in today's stock market.
U.S. stock indexes rose on Tuesday, on track for a fourth straight positive session fueled by renewed expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year, despite declines in Walt Disney shares weighing on overall market gains. Walt Disney fell 9.8%, on track for its biggest percentage fall since November 2022, as a surprise profit in its streaming entertainment division was eclipsed by a drop in its traditional TV business and weaker box office. Despite Disney's drag, the three main U.S. stock indexes were trading at a more than three week high after a weaker-than-expected labor market report last week fueled bets that the U.S. central bank will cut rates.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the nation observes Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 7, American Addiction Centers (AAC) is committed to raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and providing a lifeline to those in need through its new website, FentaylSupport.org. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has become a major contributor to the ongoing opioid epidemic, with overdose deaths steadily increasing since 2012. In 2022 alone, synthetic opioid overdose deaths, predominantly
RENO, Nev., May 07, 2024--NexGen Mining Incorporated (OTCPK:NXGM) (the "Company"), today announced that effective as of March 31, 2024, it signed an extension to its non-binding letter of intent to acquire Electrum Copper Corp. ("Electrum") for shares of the Company’s common stock. Electrum is an exploration and development company and the owner of the Candela and Don Indio Projects, both located in Mexico. Pursuant to the extension, the parties have agreed to use their best efforts to enter int
Many couples broke up due to the pressure of lockdown, but the Smile singer says she and the Stranger Things actor experienced the opposite
The 2024 show marks the first cohort of students combining apparel and accessories design after the Department’s recent expansion in 2022 CCS The Show 2024 Photo by Anthony Kabiity Clay Barckholtz Photo by Emma Albert Detroit, MI, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, May 4, 2024, The College for Creative Studies (CCS) presented its fourth iteration of The Show, a runway show featuring collections from 23 students enrolled in the Fashion Design program. With over 200 attendees, notable g
Former president back in Manhattan Criminal Court for further witness testimony
The Dow Jones climbed on the stock market today even as Disney sold off. Palantir Technologies stock fell below a key level. Axon also sinks.
Watch again as US House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Majority Leader Scalise, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, and others hold a news conference after meeting on Tuesday, 7 May. It comes as Mr Johnson is due to have a second meeting with Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is threatening to force a House vote to oust the GOP leader. Last week the Georgia Republican pledged to force a vote to remove Mr Johnson from his role as Speaker.
One elected official calls Kathy Hochul's remark about young African Americans "genuinely appalling".
BILLERICA, Mass., May 07, 2024--Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced that the German Federal Patent Court has ruled in favor of NanoString Technologies Germany GmbH by invalidating European Patent No. 2794928B1 (the "928 Patent") in Germany (case 3 Ni 20/22). NanoString is now a Bruker business following Bruker’s asset acquisition of the businesses of NanoString Technologies, Inc on May 6th, 2024. The 928 Patent has been asserted by 10x Genomics against NanoString in patent infringe
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Amazon.com on Tuesday will unveil the first of a dozen Volvo electric big rigs it plans to deploy this year to pick up cargo from the nation's busiest container seaport in southern California. The e-commerce giant said it already has eight of those semi trucks in use at the Los Angeles/Long Beach port complex, where every so-called drayage truck must be zero-emissions by 2035. The deployment is a first for Amazon, extending its vehicle electrification projects across its land-based logistics network that stretches from ocean ports to customer doorsteps.
Italy's Leonardo is waiting to see the impact of Boeing's recent troubles on production, which could cost the Italian firm some 50 million euros in 2024, the group's CEO said on Tuesday. CEO Roberto Cingolani said there was still very little visibility on the issue. "Boeing is going through some problems, we are tuned to see the impact on (our) production, taking action to mitigate any fallouts," Cingolani told a post-results analysts' call.
David Ryder/GettyAfter more than 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America are getting a rebrand.On Tuesday, the organization announced that it will be changing its name to Scouting America, to reflect the organization’s thousands of female members.The new name is the extent of the organization’s rebrand, as girls have been welcomed into the group, which teaches leadership, civic responsibility, and wilderness training to kids, for over five years. According to the announcement, the organization serv
TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights".
Going out to dinner is more expensive. The consumer price index for full-service meals has risen 3.2% over the last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Due to rising costs, some people...
RENO, Nev., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalTech Corporation (OTC: GLTK), is pleased to announce the trading of its common stock on the Over-the-Counter Market It is a major milestone for GlobalTech Corporation (GlobalTech) after its registration statement became effective and FINRA assigned “GLTK” as its symbol. The trading of its common stock will enable GlobalTech to embark on a path of business growth. GlobalTech is a fully SEC reporting company. Its annual financial statements for la
UPDATE: Donald Trump’s attorney asked for a mistrial following Stormy Daniels salacious testimony of a sexual encounter with The Apprentice host in 2006, and then receiving a threat about it as it looked like she would go public with the allegation. Todd Blanche, representing Trump, said that her testimony was “unduly and inappropriately prejudicial.” “It’s …
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