Category: News
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Taxpayers to pick up Sh1.1bn for President Ruto advisers
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The cost of maintaining a team advising President William Ruto will cross the Sh1 billion mark, underscoring the burden of hiring consultants in government. Budget documents tabled in Parliament show the six advisory units will spend Sh1.14 billion in the year starting July, up from Sh977 million in the current…
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SolarEdge dips after another weak quarter
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It was another weak first quarter for solar solutions company SolarEdge Technologies (Nasdaq: SEDG), and the company’s Q2 guidance suggests a recovery isn’t anytime soon. A sign of this appeared two weeks ago, when competitor Enphase Energy (Nasdaq: ENPH) released financial statements indicating that a recovery in the market was…
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Solana Meme Coin Penguiana Raises 800 SOL In The First 7 Days Of Presale, Set To Release P2E Game Demo Next Month By Chainwire
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 10, 2024, Chainwire Bengoyana, the latest penguin-themed meme coin, managed to collect more than 800 soles during the first week of pre-sale. The Penguiana team views the growing interest in this new meme, driven by this impressive milestone, as evidence of its potential within the…
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Cuba accuses online news site of US-backed plot to sabotage economy By Reuters
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HAVANA (Reuters) – The Cuban government and independent news site El Toque traded blows this week after state-run media accused the site of manipulating the black market currency exchange rate to impoverish Cubans and spark unrest on the Caribbean island. El Toque (eltoque.com) has angered the administration of Cuban President…
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Cuba accuses online news site of US-backed plot to sabotage economy By Reuters
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HAVANA (Reuters) – The Cuban government and independent news site El Toque traded blows this week after state-run media accused the site of manipulating the black market currency exchange rate to impoverish Cubans and spark unrest on the Caribbean island. El Toque (eltoque.com) has angered the administration of Cuban President…
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I reported a toxic coworker who threatened me — and I was terminated after 7 years of stellar employment. What can I do?
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“What kind of threats could allow me to sue my company for unfair dismissal?” (Image subject is a model.) – Illustration by MarketWatch/iStock Dear Quentin, I was terminated after seven years of excellent work. I made remarks about a toxic coworker who threatened me while I was sitting at my…
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 10 May: Markets react to lower sentiment/higher inflation
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The US session was further influenced by preliminary consumer confidence data released by the University of Michigan which showed a sharp drop in the confidence index to 67.4 from 76.0. Expectations also fell sharply to 66.5 from 75.0, and current conditions also fell to 68.8 from 79.0. The data was…
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Flavor Flav is the official hype man for a U.S. women’s Olympic team
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Maggie Stevens asked for more support for the US women’s water polo team, and the captain received a particularly surprising answer. From the rap icon who wears the watch. Move by Stevens posted on InstagramFlavor Flav stepped forward to help USA team She also won an unprecedented fourth consecutive gold…
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Police Sacco members overdraw cash on technology hitch
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Members of the Kenya National Police DT Sacco have withdrawn unknown amounts from their accounts beyond their available balances following a system glitch. The system issue, which has since been resolved, occurred on Thursday evening, resulting in 1,227 members overdrawing from their transaction accounts using the digital banking platform called…
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WFH Parents Accused of Fuelling Increase in Friday School Absences
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Gillian Keegan, the Education Secretary, has expressed concern about a noticeable rise in the number of children missing school on Fridays, attributing the trend to parents working from home. Keegan highlighted a significant increase in the number of students absent from school by 50,000 students at the end of the…
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Source Energy Services Reports 2024 AGM Results
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Article content CALGARY, Alberta, May 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX:SHLE) Source Energy Services Ltd. announces: (“Issuer” or the “Company”) announced the results of the annual shareholders’ meeting held on May 10, 2024. Article content Voting results in the 2024 Ordinary General Assembly Election of members of the Board of…
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US consumer sentiment at six-month low; inflation expectations rise By Reuters
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Written by Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer confidence fell to a six-month low in May as households worried about rising costs of living and unemployment, but economists cautioned against drawing conclusions about the implications for the economic outlook. The larger-than-expected decline in sentiment reported by the University of…
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McDonald’s Will Offer a $5 Meal Deal to Lure Customers Back Into Stores
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(Bloomberg) — McDonald’s is looking to launch a $5 meal deal in the U.S., which the burger chain is betting can lure hard-spending consumers back. Most read from Bloomberg The deal could include a McChicken or McDouble with fries and a drink, according to a person familiar with the matter…
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Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr soars in IPO debut (NYSE:ZK)
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Editorial jozzeppe/iStock via Getty Images Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding (IPO) opened trading Friday at $26 after the Chinese electric vehicle maker priced its IPO at $21 per share. Male shares (New York Stock Exchange: ZK) zoomed to $29.20 before settlement behind. The initial surge in electric vehicle stocks pushed their…
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Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr soars in IPO debut (NYSE:ZK)
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Editorial jozzeppe/iStock via Getty Images Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding (IPO) opened trading Friday at $26 after the Chinese electric vehicle maker priced its IPO at $21 per share. Male shares (New York Stock Exchange: ZK) zoomed to $29.20 before settlement behind. The initial surge in electric vehicle stocks pushed their…
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Target pulls back on Pride Day merchandise
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After seeing its stores invaded by aggressive protesters who threatened employees over LGBTQ-themed products last year, Target is making some changes to how it handles Pride Month in 2024. The retailer says it plans to limit the number of stores selling LGBTQ-themed merchandise this year, limiting its offerings to “a…
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President Ruto appoints 20 new High Court judges
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President William Ruto has appointed 20 Supreme Court judges who were recently appointed by the Judicial Service Commission. The Judicial Service Commission recommended that the 12 men and eight women become High Court judges after interviewing 95 applicants, in a month-long process between April 3 and May 3. “In exercise…
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BA owner IAG boosts staff by 1,700 to meet summer demand surge
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British Airways has created 1,700 jobs as it prepares for a summer boom that will allow its parent company IAG to match last year’s big operating profit of €3.5 billion. British Airways’ recruitment drive includes cabin crew and technology specialists to boost the airline’s digital services. The move follows a…
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Acadian Timber Corp. Announces Election of Directors
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Article content EDMUDSTON, New Brunswick, May 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acadian Timber Corp. has announced… (TSX:ADN) (the “Company”) announces the election of the nominees listed in the managing proxy circular for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders as directors of the Company. Below are the detailed results of the…