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Stocks rebound on Nvidia’s ‘pretty good’ results: Markets Wrap


Stocks rebound on Nvidia’s ‘pretty good’ results: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) — Technology stocks rebounded from Nvidia Corp.’s hasty selling after traders said the company’s results, which showed revenue doubled in the quarter, underscored the profitability of artificial intelligence. Most read by Bloomberg Nasdaq 100 index futures rose 0.3 percent after previously falling as much as 1.4 percent. S&P 500 contracts also rose and Germany’s […]

Sinema and Kelly praise nomination of Arizona lawyer for U.S. District Court


Sinema and Kelly praise nomination of Arizona lawyer for U.S. District Court

PHOENIX – U.S. Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly announced Wednesday their approval of the nomination of an Arizona citizen to be a U.S. district judge. After President Joe Biden nominated Sharad Desai as U.S. District Judge for the District of Arizona, Kelly and Sinema welcomed the decision. “The President has nominated Mr. Desai, who […]

Background to Love by Helen Wolff A surprising love story from a great proponent of translated fiction


Background to Love by Helen Wolff A surprising love story from a great proponent of translated fiction

(MENAFN – The Conversation) Every publication can be considered a kind of translation. Sometimes from one language to another, but also from one place to another, from one time to another, from one reader to another. The writer and publisher Helen Wolff knew this. It shaped her life as one of the most important publishers […]

The world population will shrink – and that is good news


The world population will shrink – and that is good news

Around 18 months ago, it was announced that China’s population was beginning to shrink. Economic commentators reacted reflexively, eagerly considering what consequences this would have for China’s economic prospects and its position in the world. A smaller population would lead to lower consumption and ultimately slower growth, thus changing the direction of China’s rise. To […]

Epic images are overshadowed by an uneven plot


Epic images are overshadowed by an uneven plot

Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premieres on August 29 on Prime Video and offers a mix of epic imagery and complex character arcs, even if some storylines seem less compelling. The season shines when it delves into Sauron’s dark plans and the creation of the Rings, with standout […]

Full list of active construction, closures


Full list of active construction, closures

The Michigan Department of Transportation is lifting lane restrictions to make travel easier for motorists this Labor Day weekend. Beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, August 30, and continuing through 6 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, lane restrictions will be lifted on 96 of Michigan’s 161 road construction projects. However, certain traffic configurations, such as temporary detours […]

Chinese technology giant Huawei reports 34.3% increase in sales in the first half of the year


Chinese technology giant Huawei reports 34.3% increase in sales in the first half of the year

Date 29.08.2024 6:26:41 AM (MENAFN-AFP) Chinese technology giant Huawei said on Thursday that its revenue jumped in the first half of the year, even as the company reels from U.S. sanctions that have denied it access to U.S.-made technology. The Shenzhen-based company has been at the center of an […]

Turki Al-Sheikh reveals exciting details about the 5th edition of Riyad


Turki Al-Sheikh reveals exciting details about the 5th edition of Riyad

Turki Al-Sheikh reveals exciting details about the 5th edition of the Riyadh season Turki Al-Sheikh announces exciting lineup for season 5 of “Riyadh” In an Instagram Live session, Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, announced the 5th edition of Riyadh Season with exciting details about global events, new activities and entertainment experiences. 🌟 […]

Star Wars Outlaws players were asked to restart the game, Ubisoft offered them a cosmetic ship trinket as an apology


Star Wars Outlaws players were asked to restart the game, Ubisoft offered them a cosmetic ship trinket as an apology

Ubisoft has made a peace offering in the form of a trinket and some Ubisoft Connect currency to PS5 players who were advised to restart Star Wars Outlaws to avoid progress-stopping bugs. As we reported yesterday, Ubisoft recently emailed some PlayStation 5 players asking them to update their copy of Outlaws to the latest version […]

TV program on Thursday


TV program on Thursday

8:15 p.m., ZDF, Poolside Sheriff, Sitcom – TV consultation on Thursday Pool manager Karl Kruse (Milan Peschel) oversees the Bavarian Grubberg public pool as if it were his fiefdom, and places great value on order and punctuality. The pool has the charm of the 70s, but the residents, the Ente family, and the elderly Mrs. […]