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BBCIt's been a busy few weeks in American politics since Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee.On Tuesday, she picked Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor, former congressman, teacher and Army veteran, as her running mate. Also on the list were Governors Josh Shapiro and Andy Beshear of Pennsylvania and Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona.The BBC asked Democrats what they thought about the choice.Latim Simon Peter, 33, MinnesotaPeter had considered backing a third-party candidate in November when Biden was still in the lead, but has now fully endorsed Harris-Waltz.First of all, it's great to have a candidate in Minnesota…
The Paris Games saw the debut of new Olympic events, with US climber Sam Watson setting a new world record in speed climbing, sparking a unique “Selfie Olympics.” “I was hoping that one person from each of the various delegations could take a selfie with me,” Watson said. This idea led to his own “Selfie Olympics.” Watson admitted that “some of the delegations have already gone home, so I think it will be difficult to take a photo with all 203 countries.” 204 countries are participating in the Paris Games, and Watson is very proud of the one photo he…
This is an AI-generated summary and may contain errors — always refer to the full article for context. Camplight is recruiting energetic Gen Z members Are you a Gen Z with the energy of our hero? Does your TikTok go viral with every post? And do you dream of representing the fun, light beer of this generation? If you answered yes to these questions, Camp Light is the place for you! San Mig Light is looking for the next generation of lifestyle icons who embody #FitIntoTheLightLife and become Gen Z brand ambassadors. The online search is open to Filipino citizens…
Siward Crystal Technology Co., Ltd. (TWSE:2484) will reduce its dividend to NT$1.50 on September 27th from the dividend paid in the same period last year. This means that the annual dividend is 5.2% of the current share price, above the industry average. View our latest analysis for Siward Crystal Technology Siward Crystal Technology doesn't make enough profit to cover its payments While we like to see a strong dividend yield, this is pointless if the payout is not sustainable. Prior to this announcement, the company was paying out 130% of its earnings as dividends. This is hardly ideal and could…
Federally funded community health centers are a lifeline for more than 30 million Americans across the country, providing quality, affordable medical, dental and behavioral health services that save lives. Community health centers are especially important to people in tribal, rural and underserved areas because they are often the closest and most convenient source of care. During National Health Center Week, we recognize the importance of the nearly 1,400 federally funded community health centers that provide critical services to Americans. We thank their dedicated staff who work tirelessly for the health of their patients, and we recommit ourselves to ensuring that…
Getty ImagesThe research firm said property sales will rebound in the fall due to a shift in the “mood” of the housing market.However, a survey by property information website Rightmove suggests that some buyers will make an offer after a short viewing.A fifth of buyers questioned said they looked at a property for less than 20 minutes before making a bid.It comes after Britain's largest mortgage lender said house prices are likely to rise for the rest of the year.Sales are expected to increaseExpectations for increased sales have reached their highest level since the beginning of 2020, according to the…
News publishers have largely been reluctant to implement generative AI technology in the newsroom. But using generative AI to improve their advertising businesses is another story. News UK, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal all debuted proprietary AI-based advertising tools this year that aim to more effectively deliver advertisers’ campaigns to the publishers’ audiences, such as by having the AI tools determine which inventory is brand-safe or which audience segments are most suited to a campaign. Over the past several months, beta tests of these tools revealed positive upticks in common KPIs that advertisers use to measure…
After a long, harsh winter, for many of us, our fashion wardrobe has been reduced to puffer jackets and flashy cardigans. As the weather slowly warms up, we're starting to shed our second-skin turtlenecks and long sleeves and turn our attention to sexier styles we can wear this summer. Emily Ratajkowski is always my go-to girl when I want to add a sexy vibe to my wardrobe, and she's kicked off some summer trends we never knew we needed (or, let's be honest, wanted). It features a halter top, buttons scattered throughout, and a slightly prominent collar. Last seen in…
Kevin BacklundTOKYO (Reuters) – Technology shares led selling in Asian stocks while the yen and U.S. Treasuries rebounded as global investors struggled to find their footing in a turbulent market week.Japan's Nikkei stock average fell 1% from the previous day as shares in the semiconductor sector were the biggest drag on the index. Despite a two-day rebound after Monday's 12.4% plunge, the Nikkei has now fallen more than 3% this week.Meanwhile, Taiwan's tech-heavy stock index fell 2%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 1%.MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares fell 0.8%.”Asian markets could be important today as many were…
If extremists emphasize identity politics, moderates must emphasize the strength of our shared identity and lay out a positive national vision for the countries we love and a strong commitment to global solutions. Although the New Right is gaining strength in some regions, the overall balance of power in Europe remains unchanged. | Mathieu Delaty and Hans Lukas/Getty Images And while extremists emphasize simplistic approaches, centrists must explain how the solutions proposed by the New Right are unworkable and how much worse off people's lives would be. European centrism also needs to address the conflicting tensions between greater integration and…