Category: News
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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris in 2024 presidential race
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Taylor Swift has officially announced her endorsement for the 2024 presidential election, expressing her support for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Swift made the announcement in an Instagram post moments after the first, and perhaps only, presidential debate between Harris and Trump ended on Tuesday night. “I will be voting…
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NGO wants Sh100m locked for constituency irrigation projects
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An NGO has petitioned Parliament to allocate Sh100 million for irrigation projects in 290 constituencies. Shining Hope Communities Organisation (Shofco) seeks amendments to the Irrigation Act (No. 14 of 2019), the Kenya Roads Board Act (No. 7 of 1999), the Road Maintenance Levy Fund Act (No. 9 of 1993) and…
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£150,000 available to support North-West entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds
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Emerging entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds in the North West of England have the opportunity to secure £150,000 in funding, advertising and resource support through the Havas Boost programme, launched by Havas Media Network UK. This initiative aims to empower business owners outside London by providing vital financial and strategic support…
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Taylor Swift Endorses Harris for President After Debate
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Breadcrumbs Path Links PMN Business Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris on Tuesday evening, minutes after the Democratic presidential candidate concluded her first debate against Republican rival Donald Trump. Article author: Bloomberg News Jennifer Epstein and Akayla Gardner Published on September 11, 2024 • Read for 4 minutes You can save…
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Mortgage taking remained high in August
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Israel’s mortgage market remained strong last month as homebuyers took out mortgages totaling NIS 8.4 billion in August, the Bank of Israel reported. Mortgage takings last month were down 7% from July when more than NIS 9 billion in mortgages were taken out but were 20% higher than August 2023.…
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Stocks won’t hit new highs anytime soon and 3 things mean the market is fairly valued, Wells Fargo says
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Ian Ross Pettigrew/Getty, Tyler Lee/PA The S&P 500 is unlikely to hit new highs anytime soon, according to Wells Fargo. Strategists said a combination of headwinds could prevent further gains. The bank pointed to concerns surrounding a potential recession, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical uncertainty. Wells Fargo said the stock market’s…
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Trump, Harris spar at second U.S. presidential debate
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US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated debate on Tuesday in the second presidential debate for the 2024 elections. The event is hosted by ABC News and moderated by anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis. The second debate could be crucial in giving…
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A police officer sued after he was allegedly ousted for giving a traffic ticket to a friend of the chief
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A New York City police officer has reached a $175,000 settlement with the city in a lawsuit that shed light on the use of “Courtesy Cards” Officers are distributing money to friends and relatives to avoid traffic stops and other minor infractions, according to an agreement filed in Manhattan federal…
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Value of Nairobi building approvals up 20pc
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Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics showed that the value of buildings approved for construction in Nairobi County rose by 20.45 percent in the first half of the year to Sh98.8 billion, thanks to a raft of newly scheduled projects. Figures show that the value of buildings approved…
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A Disaster for Innovation – The Research and Development Relief Perfect Storm
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The UK R&D Tax Credit allows companies that undertake innovative activities and qualifying R&D projects to claim corporate tax relief and/or tax credits on qualifying R&D expenditure. The aim is to encourage innovation in the UK by providing an exemption from qualifying R&D expenditure, effectively reducing the cost of R&D…
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Virgin Atlantic to resume Israel flights ahead of holidays
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British airline Virgin Atlantic will resume flights between London and Tel Aviv from September 25, a week before the Jewish holidays, according to foreign media reports. Flights can be booked on the airline’s website, with options to connect to the United States. Like British Airways, Virgin Atlantic will offer direct…
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Factbox-Who are the candidates running in the US presidential election? By Reuters
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By Susan Heavey, Smoking Coasts (Reuters) – Former Republican President Donald Trump will face Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election after President Joe Biden ended his re-election bid. A number of independent candidates are also competing for the position. Below is a list of the…
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S&P 500 Rally Hits a Wall as Big Banks Sound Alarm: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — Stocks fell after some of Wall Street’s biggest banks gave cautious outlooks, and Brent crude fell below $70 a barrel on concerns about oversupply. Most Read from Bloomberg After a rally to start the week, the S&P 500 struggled to make much headway. JPMorgan Chase & Co. fell…
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Western Digital expects $100 productivity benefit from AI; ‘soft-spin’ likely in October
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Used EV prices have fallen far below gas vehicles
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The backlash against electric cars is on its way. As electric car manufacturers cut prices on new models, used electric cars are now 11% cheaper than gasoline models, According to iSeeCars data. A study of 1.6 million used cars (between one and five years old) sold between August 2023 and…
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Used EV prices have fallen far below gas vehicles
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The backlash against electric cars is on its way. As electric car manufacturers cut prices on new models, used electric cars are now 11% cheaper than gasoline models, According to iSeeCars data. A study of 1.6 million used cars (between one and five years old) sold between August 2023 and…
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Kenya miraa exports double on reopened Somalia market
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Mira traders in Kenya managed to double their exports last year after the Somali market reopened, but they faced stiff competition from their rivals in Ethiopia. Data from the Food and Agriculture Authority shows that Kenya exported 6.2 million kilograms of miraa in 2023, all of which was destined for…
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F1 design legend Adrian Newey joins Aston Martin in bid for world championship
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Adrian Newey, widely regarded as the greatest designer in Formula 1 history, has joined Aston Martin as Managing Technical Partner, with the aim of leading the team to the World Championship. The announcement was made at the team’s Formula 1 base at Silverstone, where Newey also became a shareholder in…
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Trillion Energy Announces Akcakoca-3 Well Production
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Article Content The Akakuka-3 field was perforated in July 2024 and is now producing at a rate of 4.66 million cubic feet per day with a total production rate of 100%. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, September 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trillion Energy International Company (“trillion“or” “a companyShell Petroleum Industries Limited…