From Amazon delivered Recommendation algorithms that help customers discover new titles can have a dark side. A new report from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue says these algorithms direct people to books on conspiracy theories and extremism, sometimes introducing them to the work of conspiracy theorists who have been banned …
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Read More »Business owner guilty of $ 2 million in coronavirus relief fraud – Boston News, Weather, Sports
MIAMI (AP) – A Florida business owner has been convicted of illegally receiving more than $ 2 million in coronavirus relief funds. A federal jury in Fort Myers has found Casey David Crowther, 35, guilty on Friday of bank fraud, making a false statement to a lending institution and two …
Read More »Hearing scheduled for man charged with murder of missing Amish girl
Kidnapping and homicide suspect Justo Smoker could have his first hearing on new charges next week, according to court records online. Smoker is the prime suspect in the disappearance of 18-year-old Linda Stoltzfoos with Smoke indicted in her homicide last week. Preliminary hearing on new homicide charge set for December …
Read More »Small Is Beautiful for Bank-Focused Mutual Funds
Financial equity-focused mutual funds struggled this year, gaining about 1%. Two of the biggest hurdles are concerns about sluggish economic growth and whether the US Federal Reserve will announce another rate hike, possibly in December. An increase, which would be the second since last December, would help banks’ variable lending …
Read More »Wyoming Boilermaker Approved for Low Interest State Loan
A local manufacturer of cast iron boilers has been approved for a low interest loan from the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority. National HVAC Manufacturing Company LLC in Wyoming will use the 15-year $ 268,750 loan with a 1% reset rate to renovate its 20,600 square foot facility and purchase machinery …
Read More »Psychologist’s license suspended after sex with patient, state says
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A psychologist in Grand Haven has had his license suspended for at least three years after having sex with a patient, state officials have said. William Peter Kooistra, 57, was sentenced last year by Grand Haven District Court to 45 days in prison after pleading guilty …
Read More »IMF: Little transparency for the COVID-19 emergency …
Anti-corruption measures a step forward, but weak implementation March 30, 2021 The International Monetary Fund (IMF), despite overall progress in its anti-corruption efforts, has not provided sufficient oversight of its COVID-19 emergency loans, Human Rights Watch and Transparency International said today. . As a result, it is difficult for citizens …
Read More »Spotlight on the Black-Led Community: Lacretia Wimbley of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh | Community Profile | Pittsburgh
Click to enlarge CP photo: Jared Wickerham Lacretia Wimbley, President of the Pittsburgh Newspaper Guild and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Last minute reporter poses for a portrait in downtown Pittsburgh. Lacretia Wimbley is the first black person to be president of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh, the union representing journalists at the …
Read More »The second phase of the low-cost house project in sight
Chatchai Sirilai, chairman of the public bank GH Bank. Government to roll out second phase of Baht 30-50 billion One Million Houses low-cost housing program at 2% fixed rate for 10 years to help low-income people buy a house and boost domestic real estate. sector. Chatchai Sirilai, chairman of state-owned …
Read More »General Assembly of Palestinian Arab Investment Company (APIC) ratifies distribution of dividends to its shareholders of 13.48% of the paid-up capital of APIC and issuance of new corporate bonds with a gross value up to US $ 75 million USA – English USA – English USA – English USA – English France – French Deutschland – Deutsch
RAMALLAH, Palestine, May 21, 2020 / PRNewswire / – Arab-Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) held its ordinary and extraordinary general meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2020, in Ramallah, Palestine. At an ordinary general meeting, the general meeting ratified the distribution of the dividend to registered shareholders as of May 21, 2020 …
Read More »Dathan Ritzenhein may be longshot for an Olympic medal, but another elite runner says not to underestimate his motivation
Dathan Ritzenhein Jason hartmann GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Jason Hartmann’s friendship with fellow Rockford High School graduate and elite runner Dathan Ritzenhein goes back so far that he can tear him apart like no one else. “Yeah, he was a fat kid out of shape,” Hartmann said with a laugh. …
Read More »Noise from natural gas compressors reduces nesting success of nearby birds, study finds
While some songbirds are not put off by the constant, loud noise of compressors on natural gas lines, their nesting success is diminished by the din. According to Penn State research, eastern bluebirds and tree swallows were willing to establish their nests and lay their eggs near compressors. But their …
Read More »Michigan motivated by Draymond Green video before dominating Michigan state
Michigan were already playing for a Big Ten Championship, but Juwan Howard felt that a little extra motivation wouldn’t hurt. Some time before Thursday night’s tip against Michigan State, Howard played a clip of former Spartan and current Golden State Warrior Draymond Green disparaging Michigan. “He’s a big talker and …
Read More »University of Michigan lung transplant recipient receives COVID-19 from donor, dies two months later
ANN ARBOR, MI – A woman who received a double lung transplant at the University of Michigan died two months later after contracting COVID-19 from the donor’s lungs, according to a study in the American Journal of Transplantation. This is the first known case of transmission of COVID-19 from donor …
Read More »Texas power outages: Mother who lost her three children in a fire as they tried to stay warm speaks out
Jackie Pham Nguyen lost her mother, Loan Le, and three children, Olivia, 11, Edison, 8, and Colette, 5 to a fire as she tried to stay warm at her home in the Houston suburb of Sugarland for the power outages that crippled the state. Their deaths are believed to be …
Read More »Knock, a home exchange firm, prepares to go public
Knock, a fintech company that allows customers to buy a new home before selling the old one, is preparing to go public. Sean Black The company plans to raise $ 400-500 million through an IPO or reverse merger with a publicly traded shell company, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources. He …
Read More »Netanyahu accuses Iran of attacking Israeli cargo ship
Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin netanyahu on Monday accused Iran of attacking an Israeli-owned ship in the Gulf of Oman last week, a mysterious explosion that further exacerbated security concerns in the region. Without providing any evidence for his claim, Netanyahu told Israeli public broadcaster Kan that “it was indeed …
Read More »Biden identifies smaller firms in PPP loan reviews
Biden establishes a two-week window during which only companies with fewer than 20 employees can apply for PPP forgiveness loans. WASHINGTON, DC – President Joe Biden will announce more on Monday coronavirus back-up measures to help smaller businesses and sole proprietors across the country left behind in previous rounds of …
Read More »Arik Air Healthy ahead of AMCON takeover, says Okon
⢠Insists that the airline has lost more than 2,400 employees under the new management Chinedu Eze The former owners of the main Nigerian carrier, Arik Air, have challenged the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) over the circumstances that led to the airline’s takeover on February 9, 2017.The former …
Read More »Non-essential travel continues to impact businesses as Holy Week approaches
HARLINGEN, Texas (KVEO) – Holy Week is now underway, with Easter coming this weekend. Here in the Rio Grande Valley, Holy Week is also an economic boost, as people come from Mexico to shop. However, restrictions on non-essential travel are still in place. MAKE THE TITLES: Elon Musk announces $ …
Read More »Deco Grab & Go to open in Harrisburg with sandwiches, cereal bowls and cinnamon buns
Callie Alvanitakis is passionate about art at heart. So when she took a peek at the first floor of the Payne-Shoemaker building in Harrisburg to open a restaurant, she fell in love with the art deco style of the tower. Built in 1929, the structure has a large spiral and …
Read More »Billie Jean King Joins First Women’s Bank in Aim to Close Gender Gap in Access to Capital
First Women’s Bank (in organization), an innovative commercial bank with a strategic focus on the women’s economy, announced Billie Jean King is committed to investing in First Women’s Bank and will serve as the Bank’s strategic adviser on gender equality. “A critical step towards achieving gender equality is creating economic …
Read More »6 common credit mistakes to avoid
These 6 credit mistakes can make it harder to get the best loan rates. Find out how to improve your credit and check your credit score for free. (iStock) There are many advantages to having good credit. It is an essential factor to benefit from the best rates for a …
Read More »Illinois Gym lends $ 40,000 in equipment for members to lift from home
An Illinois gym closed amid the coronavirus outbreak, but loaned $ 40,000 in equipment to members who wanted to train at home. Be Strong Gym owner Drew Whitted told CNN that 80 members emptied the entire gymnasium in less than two hours. He said he urged the members to take …
Read More »Father and son promise loans, cheat Delhi crore businessmen | Delhi News
NEW DELHI: the economic offenses wing of Delhi Police arrested a father-son duo who allegedly duped businessmen under the pretext of facilitating ready for them and their businesses. The defendants – Sanjay Saxena and his son Ashish – who claimed to be established business tycoons, told their victims that they …
Read More »Need a face mask for the gym? Check out these exercise-friendly masks from Under Armor, Adidas and Reebok
Back to the gym soon? You will likely need a face mask, but not just any old liner will do. Gyms across the state are reopening as part of the state’s Phase 3 plan and members will now be required to wear a cover your face during exercise. If you’re …
Read More »Mahindra’s unit SsangYong Motor fails to repay loans worth around 408 crore
Mahindra & Mahindra said on Tuesday that its loss-making Korean subsidiary SsangYong Motor Company had failed to repay loans totaling KRW 60 billion (approx. ??408 crores). In a regulatory filing, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said South Korean company SsangYong Motor Company (SYMC) had outstanding loans totaling 100 billion Korean won …
Read More »Rising mortgage rates, underscoring Refi’s urgency
You have money matters. Bankrate has answers. Our experts have been helping you stay on top of your money for over four decades. We continually strive to provide consumers with the expert advice and tools they need to be successful throughout their financial journey. Bankrate follows a strict editorial policy, …
Read More »Fed proposes to ban US foreclosures until 2022
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Monday proposed to ban foreclosures until 2022, as many families risk losing their homes as federal protections during the pandemic expire. © Getty Images Fed proposes to ban US foreclosures until 2022 “We have seen a shocking increase in housing insecurity, with millions …
Read More »Loan scheme for women and minority entrepreneurs set to launch in spring – Salisbury Post
By Natalie [email protected] SALISBURY – For women and local minorities who are struggling to borrow funds to start a small business, an additional resource is on the way. KIVA, a national loan program that offers women and minorities interest-free micro-loans, is expected to launch in Salisbury in March or April. …
Read More »Michigan’s Zavier Simpson in contention for Defensive Player of the Year
ANN ARBOR – Zavier Simpson spearheaded Michigan’s defensive resurgence over the past month. The strangers noticed it. Simpson is one of 10 players vying for the Defensive Player of the Year Naismith price. The list was announced Thursday. Four finalists will be named on March 12. Simpson’s accounting statistics aren’t …
Read More »Almost half of restructured bank loans
By Christine Kasemiire Financial institutions have restructured nearly half of their loan portfolios, signaling the devastating effect of Covid-19 on the economy. Bank of Uganda research director Dr Adam Mugume told Daily Monitor that in January banks restructured almost half of their loans, which represented 46% of the total loan …
Read More »Japanese man who came to Gurugram for work was cheated of Rs 1.8 crore | News from Gurgaon
GURUGRAM: A Japanese national filed a complaint with the police alleging that he was cheated for 1.8 crore rupees by a woman who befriended him and took out small loans under the guise of or another. Takanori Takeda, who had moved to the city on a work visa in 2019, …
Read More »Opinion | Biden can go taller and not ‘pay’ the old fashioned way
Modern monetary theory is not the only one here. For a historical perspective, we can revisit what John Maynard Keynes proposed in “How to pay for the war: A Radical Plan for the Chancellor of the Exchequer ”, one of his lesser-known works. To the contemporary ear, the title suggests …
Read More »Virtual concert in honor of pianist Nadine Shank
When pianist Nadine Shank learned last year that she had Creutzfeld-Jakob disease, a rapidly-progressive, incurable dementia, she responded with her characteristic courage and brilliance by immediately making as much music as time. allowed it. She passed away six months later, but left a beautiful and touching musical gift for her …
Read More »Indigenous communities should dictate how the billion dollar infrastructure investment is spent
We finally have a chance to get it right. For the first time in history, Canada has launched a $ 1 billion investment dedicated to First Nations, Métis and Inuit infrastructure. the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) sets up the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII), which will allow the construction of …
Read More »Who has the dough? Key Benefits of Pandemic Business Loans in Haywood | New
Haywood’s economy, along with that of the rest of the state and nation, has been in turmoil for much of 2020 in the wake of COVID-19. Aspects of the economy malfunctioned after the ban on mass gatherings, taverns were closed, and indoor dining was severely restricted. Many retail stores and …
Read More »Hershey unboxes new treats for Valentine’s Day and Easter
The Hershey Company recently unwrapped the sweet goodness of their new candy creations designed for Valentine’s Day and Easter. New for Valentine’s Day, Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolate Meltaway Roses have a ‘surprisingly velvety cream that springs from every room’. Maybe your sweetheart would like a Milk Chocolate Bear, Hershey Hugs …
Read More »Saracens recall Wales center Nick Tompkins from Dragons loan
NICK Tompkins’ loan spell with the Dragons ended prematurely after the Saracens recalled center Wales in an attempt to avoid a costly failure in their promotion offer. The 26-year-old joined Rodney Parade in August to increase his test chances after Sarries’ relegation from the English Premiership. However, his parent club …
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Through John Vandermosten, CFA NYSE: PLX READ THE FULL PLX RESEARCH REPORT Financial and operational review 2020 Protalix Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE: PLX) announced its 2020 financial and operating results on March 30, 2021 Press release and deposit of 10-K shape. The reports were followed by a conference call this morning, …
Read More »IMF sees better prospects for global economy
WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund prepares to raise its forecast for the global economy in 2021 and 2022 with recent fiscal stimulus in the United States and increased vaccination against Covid-19, CEO Kristalina Georgieva said on Tuesday. IMF screened in january that global economic output would increase by 5.5% …
Read More »Despite a tough 2020, this Chinese fintech stock has brighter days ahead
LexinFintech Holdings (NASDAQ: LX) would probably like to forget 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the global economy, and there was simply no escape for gamers the financial sector, including this fintech that meets the financial needs of young professionals in China. In the first quarter of 2020, LexinFintech …
Read More »Novo Banco CEO expects better future after deeper loss in 2020
LISBON (Reuters) – Losses in Portugal Novo Banco, which was levied on the Banco Espirito Santo collapse, widened by 25% in 2020 to € 1.3 billion ($ 1.5 billion) after provisions for credit and asset risks and the coronavirus crisis. Chief Executive Antonio Ramalho said Novo Banco, which had been …
Read More »Rockefeller Foundation releases new funding roadmap to end pandemic by end of 2022
NEW YORK, April 6, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The Rockefeller Foundation has released a new roadmap to fund the end of the Covid-19 pandemic by the end of 2022 and launch a just and sustainable global recovery. An action plan for global immunization financing and sustainable growth calls for …
Read More »With Bright Futures Online, Experts Outline Other Financial Aid Options
On Wednesday, lawmakers on the state Senate appropriations committee are expected to discuss Senate Bill 86, which outlines changes to the Bright Futures scholarship system. If passed, Senate Bill 86 could remove guarantees that beneficiaries will receive 75% or 100% of their tuition paid. In its amended form, SB 86 …
Read More »Agriculture Secretary announces disaster relief funding available for 25 PA counties, encourages risk management
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania –Secretary Russell Redding today informed farmland owners in 25 Pennsylvania counties that they are eligible to receive disaster assistance from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) due to the losses caused by drought in the 2020 crop year. “I encourage Pennsylvania farmers who have suffered an unpredictable …
Read More »Michaela Coel, Andra Day to be honored at Outfest Fusion Film Festival
NAACP Image Award Winner Michaela coel and Oscar nominee Andra’s Day will be in the spotlight during the five days of 2021 QTBIPOC Outfest Fusion Film Festival next week. Coel, best known for creating and starring in “Chewing Gum” and “I can destroy you, ”Will receive the Fusion Achievement Award; …
Read More »Penn State Environmental Symposium Hosts Activist Robert Bullard for Discussion on Climate Justice in the United States | News from the University Park campus
Penn State’s 2021 Environmental Symposium on Thursday evening hosted a virtual event titled “The Quest for Environmental and Climate Justice in the United States” with Robert Bullard, a distinguished professor of urban planning and environmental policy at Texas Southern University. Bullard, former dean of the Barbara Jordan Mickey Leland School …
Read More »Flint artists featured in national virtual festival with spotlight on racial injustice
FLINT, MI – A new theatrical initiative created in response to current global spotlight on racial injustice will highlight the work of two Flint artists. The inaugural Project Breath Virtual Festival is scheduled to be held virtually at 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 and will …
Read More »Six Things You Should Know About P3 Loans and Your Taxes
Last year was monumental to say the least. Life as we once knew it has become a thing of the past for both individuals and businesses. While countless businesses have struggled to adjust to the unforeseen challenges presented by the pandemic, the Paycheque Protection Program (PPP), which is part of …
Read More »COVID-19 vaccination clinic is a ‘breath of fresh air’ for the community of Muskegon Heights
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI – Muskegon Heights Academy High School is a special place for Gertha Burse. This is where she and her children went to school, where her brothers won basketball trophies, where she worked for 21 years and where the 64-year-old received her first dose of the vaccine. COVID-19. …
Read More »Advice helps select breast cancer patients for urgent surgery or chemotherapy during pandemic
A new approach to better select breast cancer patients requiring urgent surgery or chemotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic has been developed by researchers at the Royal Marsden and the Breast Cancer Now Research Center at the Institute of Cancer Research, London, in collaboration with colleagues in UK, Germany and USA …
Read More »The investment challenges facing women during the pandemic
The Guardian Citizen: Criminal application wrongly accused homeless man of starting a fire The app offered a $ 30,000 reward to find him and shared a photo of the man, which has been viewed by more than 861,000 people.A firefighting helicopter drops water on a fire in brush burning at …
Read More »Homemade breads from popular Houston baker arrive in Dallas stores
Dallas-Fort Worth to taste Houston’s beloved artisan breads for the first time Bread Man Bakery Business, as the company expands its Partnership with Whole Foods Market statewide. Beginning Tuesday, October 27, four of the iconic breads from the famous bakery will be available at Whole Foods stores in Dallas-Fort Worth, …
Read More »Here’s what, in addition to Panera Bread, is coming to Susquehanna Union Green
A real estate company became the first tenant to innovate in the 59-acre Susquehanna Union Green development in Susquehanna Township. Construction of a new office has started for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty downtown development under construction at the corner of Progress Avenue and Linglestown Road. The office is expected …
Read More »Home where owner confesses to killing Battle Creek couple burns
BATTLE CREEK, MI – The house where a Battle Creek couple was reportedly killed by their owner on October 7 caught fire on Sunday morning. The two deceased, Jaclyn Lepird, 31, and her boyfriend Joseph Soule, 34, had been the subject of a missing persons case since Monday, October 12. …
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