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Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB) is set to bolster its strategic footprint in Central Asia’s thriving $1.751 trillion economy by launching a corporate banking hub in Kazakhstan. Utilizing its extensive network and expertise, ADCB aims to support businesses fueling Central Asia’s rapid economic growth, driven by major infrastructure...

ADCB Expands Corporate Banking Operations in Central Asia with $1.751 Trillion Investment

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Federal entity investments in artificial intelligence research and development have seen an upward trend over the past few fiscal years, with $3.1 billion being requested for such efforts in FY 2024, according to a recent report co-authored by the Artificial Intelligence R&D Interagency Working Group and the National Science and Technology Council.

New Report Shows Increasing Investments by Federal Government Entities in Artificial Intelligence R&D

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The UK is now the largest market in Europe, accounting for more than a third of investment across the continent, according to the British Business Bank

The UK tech sector is now the third largest destination for global VC investment – here's why

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In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Rice University chemist James Tour has led a research team to develop a rapid electrothermal mineralization (REM) process, which in seconds can remediate the accumulation of synthetic chemicals that can contaminate soil and the environment. The study was published in Nature Communications on July 20. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),...

Electrothermal mineralization process offers more environmentally friendly, cost-effective method for soil remediation

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Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler announced on Monday that he has fined Unite Health Share Ministries $300,000 for illegally selling insurance in Washington.

Unite Health Fined $300K for Unauthorized Insurance Sales

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“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Master Italia S.p.A, the Italian parent company of Atlantis Headwear, is proud to announce that it recently obtained the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Global Recycled Standard (GRS) product certifications. According to the company, these certifications mark a significant milestone in Master Italia’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and responsible...

Atlantis Headwear Parent Company Obtains GOTS & GRS Certifications

As the 2024 Summer Olympics get underway — rewarding feats such as fast running and artistic swimming — two coffee companies recently took home gold for their contributions to more sustainable food systems. Farmer-owned Pachamama Coffee and UK coffee roasting company Pact Coffee were among the winners celebrated...

Pachamama and Pact Win Gold at 2024 Sustainable Food Awards

Maybank, a partner to two-thirds of Malaysia’s 1.2 million SMEs, has taken a significant step forward in empowering them by automating bookkeeping. This innovative solution frees them to focus “on their core business and allows for a more efficient way of managing their finances, seamlessly connected to the growing Maybank business ecosystem.”

Malaysia’s Maybank to Support SMEs via E-Invoicing Automation Services

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In a deeply distressing event that has left the community of Padana village in Lahore reeling, a 15-year-old boy named Arsalan sadly ended his life by leaping from a water tank. The tragic incident is believed to have happened following Arsalan's receipt of poor grades in his final exams, a critical juncture in the educational structure of Pakistan.

Tragedy Strikes: Teenager Commits Suicide Over Exam Results in Lahore

Lucid Motors and Graphite One have signed a new non-binding supply agreement that involves synthetic anode active materials. Through the agreement, the American automaker looks to cater its BEV supply chain to more locally sourced materials. As you probably already know, Lucid Motors ($LCID) is a California-based BEV automaker currently...

Lucid Motors to further localize supply chain under materials agreement with Graphite One

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New bipartisan legislation has just been introduced in the U.S. to ban commercial octopus farming and prohibit imports of farmed octopus from foreign countries. The Opposing the Cultivation and Trade of Octopus Produced through Unethical Strategies (OCTOPUS) Act would proactively protect octopuses from inhumane farming conditions before the industry has an opportunity to develop in the United States. The new bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK).

Banning Cruelty: New Legislation Aims To Ban Octopus Farming In The U.S.

Ecological economics is a field that blends ecology and economics to address the sustainability of our planet. It focuses on how economic activities impact the environment and vice versa. Unlike traditional economics, which often ignores environmental costs, ecological economics emphasizes the importance of natural capital. Why is this important? Because understanding the balance between economic growth and environmental health can help us create policies that ensure a sustainable future. This field considers not just the monetary value but also the ecological value of resources. Want to know more? Here are 30 fascinating facts about ecological economics that will broaden your understanding of this crucial subject.

30 Facts About Ecological Economics

Key principles include fair dealing, interoperability, and consumer choice. Concerns over AI firms consolidating dominance are being addressed by the CMA. The United Kingdom’s competition watchdog has published a joint statement alongside counterparts from the United States and European Union in a pledge to support competition in AI. The...

U.S., United Kingdom, and E.U. make pact supporting AI competition

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Africa’s food crisis needs innovative funding — UN official

Innovative funding models are needed to spur investment and prevent food shortages across Africa that are predicted to grip countries in the coming years, a senior...

Africa’s food crisis needs innovative funding — UN official

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