Columbus, OH

(Bloomberg) — Billionaire Gautam Adani’s port unit will buy an 80% stake in Singapore-headquartered Astro, a supplier of offshore support vessels, for $185 million in cash as his conglomerate continues to tap overseas opportunities. “Astro will add to our current fleet of 142 tugs and dredgers, taking the...

Adani Ports Acquires Offshore Shipping Firm for $185 Million

Sunil Garg of Lighthouse Canton shares his outlook for e-commerce company PDD and compares China's banks sector to that of India and Korea's.

There is 'lack of confidence' in market on Chinese banks' balance sheets: Strategist

Reuters

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's mortgage loans dropped further at the end of June while property development loans picked up, central bank data showed on Friday, as authorities seeks to put a floor under the struggling real estate sector.

China's mortgage loans fall, property development loans rise

Update Aug. 29, 08:05 am UTC: This article has been updated to make a name correction. Crypto.com, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Singapore, has launched new global retail services in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank to offer customers United States dollars, euro and United Arab Emirates dirham options. According to...

Crypto.com, Standard Chartered partner for global fiat services

Ant International has launched a strategic initiative to enhance financial inclusion in Brazil by partnering with Latin American payments and banking tech firm Dock. The partnership seeks to deliver AI-driven credit technology solutions to improve credit management and infrastructure efficiency for various clients, including financial institutions, retailers, and fintech startups.

Ant International Teams Up with Dock to Boost Financial Inclusion in Brazil

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Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

Emily Standley Allard

Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

Melbourne, FL

Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

What happens when a cruise passenger forgets a personal item on the cruise ship?. Once someone has disembarked the ship at the final port there is no going back. Even if they know exactly where they left something and want to retrieve it, they won't be able to get it.

I Left My Husband's Glasses on the Ship: Cruise Line Explains to Passenger How to Get Items Back

The Independent

 Gautam Adani and his family are now worth Rs11,600bn (£104.4bn), making him the richest person in Asia, according to the Hurun India Rich List.Mr Adani’s wealth has surged by 95 per cent, going from Rs4,740bn (£42.66bn) to Rs116,000bn, recovering well from the Hindenburg Report.Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani, who was Asia’s richest man and recently threw an extravagant wedding for his youngest son, saw his overall wealth increase by 25 per cent to Rs10,140bn (£91.26bn).The Hindenburg report, titled “Adani Group: How the World’s 3rd Richest Man is Pulling the Largest Con in Corporate History” was published...

Asia has a new richest person as India’s Mukesh Ambani unseated at top of billionaires’ list

Lukeville, AZ

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Arizona Luminaria

Karina Ruiz sentía que sus pies se hundían con cada paso en la arena pegajosa del desierto de Agua Prieta, Sonora. Con apenas 15 años de edad, junto a sus padres Virginia y Mauro, habían intentado cruzar seis veces el desierto sin éxito.

Karina Ruiz hizo historia, se prepara para rendir protesta como la primera migrante y dreamer en llegar al senado de México

Afrotech

Rick Ross’ investment in Wingstop appears to be a wise business decision. Forbes reports that Ross’ interest in the fast-casual restaurant chain dates back to the early 2000s, but it was not until launching his music career that he became inspired to purchase a franchise. “I began having those thoughts every time I pulled up… Continue reading Rick Ross’ Investment In Wingstop Proves To Be A Wise One With The Food Chain Posting Positive Sales Growth And Surging Stock Prices

Rick Ross’ Investment In Wingstop Proves To Be A Wise One With The Food Chain Posting Positive Sales Growth And Surging Stock Prices

Washington State

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Timothy A Gruver

Small game hunters and trappers must submit the lower jaw of bobcats they kill as part of the mandatory pelt sealing process, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Friday.

Bobcat Jaw Submission Now Required for Pelt Sealing

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Liberty, NC

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Kai Liam Nix, a 20-year-old soldier at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, also known as Kai Brazelton, was arrested last week and detained following the hearing Monday. According to court records, he’s set to appear in court again Thursday to determine whether he will be released and the conditions of his possible release.

Soldier Belonging to White Supremacy Group Indicted on Multiple Firearms Charges

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Boston, MA

Fortune

Boston-based Creatio is valued at $1.2 billion.

A 47-year-old Ukrainian female founder raised $200 million so she could finally market her B2B tech startup as a unicorn

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

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Big Data is big business. According to platform provider Edge Delta, the market for data services is projected to grow from $220.2 billion in 2023 to $401.2 billion by 2028 — an increase of 82.2%. Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) is a major player in the space. The company was co-founded by entrepreneur and venture capitalist […]
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Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

(Reuters) - TikTok-owner ByteDance is tapping banks for a $9.5 billion loan that would be the biggest dollar-denominated corporate facility in Asia ex-Japan, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Monday. Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan are the coordinators of the financing, which carries a tenor of three...

ByteDance Taps Banks for $9.5 Billion Asia Dollar Corporate Loan, Sources Say

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Validus, a Singapore-based digital SME lending platform, secures $50M debt financing to help enterprises in Indonesia

Validus will use the proceeds to support the financial inclusion of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia, addressing the challenges they face in accessing...

Validus, a Singapore-based digital SME lending platform, secures $50M debt financing to help enterprises in Indonesia

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