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ATLANTA — Indian American voters in Georgia have been active in volunteering and donating during this election cycle.The reason is simple: Vice President Kamala Harris will make history on Thursday night as the first South Asian American and Black woman to accept a major party's presidential nomination in the United States.And she won't be the only Indian-American to gain national prominence in American politics in 2024. Both Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy are running for the Republican nomination, and this time Usha Vance, wife of Republican vice presidential nominee and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, could become the next second lady.In…

VISALIA – The Lifestyle Magazine story is currently in the midst of major changes as parent companies 4Creeks and 4CG Construction search for a new owner to carry on the publication's traditions. After three years of serving the Tulare County community, Lifestyle Magazine has announced that with its August 2024 issue, it is time to pass the baton to a new owner interested in continuing the publication's 20-plus year tradition. “We are seeking the right person or group to acquire Lifestyle Magazine and continue our vision of 'Inspiring Living for Our Community,'” the announcement read. “This opportunity requires the right…

The European vacation season isn't over yet. More Americans than ever before are traveling across the Atlantic this year. By the end of August, 787 planes full of passengers will be back, jet lagged but elated, ready to regale friends with tales of their travels. And often giving the impression that Europeans really get it when it comes to quality of life. There's no doubt that European cities, towns and countryside are pleasant places to visit. But that's not all. Is it a better place to live than the United States? To get an evidence-based answer, the natural starting point…

Coastal wind turbines on the outskirts of Copenhagen. Visible from almost anywhere in the capital, these iconic turbines are a symbol of Denmark's green city and sustainable energy future.Getty Looking for where you can breathe the cleanest air every day? The latest global edition of The Air We Breathe by World Population Review ranks the countries with the cleanest air and lowest emissions, with Europe coming out on top, with Estonia taking the top spot. The report is based on the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) and takes into account factors such as CO2, methane and greenhouse gas emissions, achieving carbon…

The past few months have seen the emergence of Apple’s latest venture, Apple Intelligence, which represents the company’s efforts to compete with other leading companies in artificial intelligence (AI) development. To be unveiled at the highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 10, 2024 at Apple Park in Cupertino, Apple Intelligence is what the company calls “AI for the common people,” a nod to a 1984 Macintosh commercial that called the device a “computer for the common people.” But it remains to be seen whether Apple Intelligence will truly be “for the common people,” given the implications of widespread…

British brand Dr. Martens today released its latest silhouette, the Anniston Biker Boot, and with its rugged vibe and hardware, the shoe is looking to capitalize on a gradual growing trend that has been on the rise in the market over the past two years. The Anniston boots will be available in high and low versions, each available in three colorways: dark brown, charcoal, and black Wanama. The shoes have raised Vex soles with exaggerated cleats and are finished with the company's signature stitching, but the leather and voluminous silhouette give them a tough look. Models star in the campaign…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shakes hands with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe before a meeting in New Delhi in July 2023. (Naveen Sharma/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) South Asians tend to view other countries in their region more positively than negatively. But views vary by religion, especially when it comes to opinions of India and Pakistan. The data comes from a Pew Research Center survey conducted Jan. 5-March 25, 2024. The Pew Research Center analysis focuses on how adults in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka view other countries in South Asia. The analysis is based on a nationally…

– Or listen using the podcast player below. – Transcript (Note: There may be typos due to automated transcription errors.) Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA 00:00 Welcome to the Accounting Technology Lab hosted by CPA Practice Advisors. Your hosts, Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, are Randy Johnston 00:10 Hello and welcome to the Accounting Technology Lab. I'm Randy Johnston with my co-host Brian Tankersley. There's a lot of new technology coming out this year. Today I want to talk about Materia, which has a website that's a little bit different. Try material.ai. This product is very well suited to the…

The government initially wanted to build the skydeck in the heart of Bangalore.New Delhi: The Karnataka government on Thursday approved the ambitious Bengaluru Skydeck project, which will be the tallest structure in South Asia at a whopping cost of Rs 5,000 crore, a major boost to the city's infrastructure and provide a 360-degree view of India's hi-tech capital.Prototype imageThe height of the tower will be around 250 metres. For reference, the Qutub Minar monument in Delhi is 73 metres tall, so a 250 metres tall one will be more than three times the height of Qutub Minar.The CNTC Presidential Tower,…

What's for breakfast? Mealworms may have been served at the Chicago hotel hosting the Democratic National Convention.CHICAGO (AP) — Mealworms may have been the culprit behind guests falling ill while dining at a Chicago hotel during the Democratic National Convention earlier this week, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said Thursday when asked for an update on Wednesday's incident. Police said multiple suspects entered the Fairmont Chicago, which was hosting a breakfast for Democratic National Convention delegates, and began placing “unidentified objects” on food tables before leaving just before 7 a.m. Wednesday. One person who ingested the food was treated by…