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US Dollar Surges Amid Global Economic Concerns and Yen Weakness, Driven by China’s Woes

Dollar Hits One-Month High as Investors Seek Safe Haven Amidst Economic Fears. The US dollar witnessed a robust resurgence, soaring to a more than one-month high on Monday, as investors flocked to the safe-haven currency amidst escalating worries about China’s…

Arkansas Appoints Larry Walther as State Treasurer Following Mark Lowery’s Passing

In the wake of Treasurer Mark Lowery’s unfortunate passing last week, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced the appointment of Larry Walther, the top finance official in Arkansas, to fill the vacancy. Larry Walther, who currently serves as the secretary…

Texas Woman Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Killing U.S. Soldier

A Texas woman was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Monday for helping to dispose of the body of U.S. soldier Vanessa Guillén, who was killed in 2020. Cecily Aguilar, 25, pleaded guilty last year to one count of…

False Active Shooter Alarm At Elon Musk’s Tesla Factory

False ‘active Shooter Alarm’ At Elon Musk’s Telsa Factory In Texas Prompts Evacuation An “active attacker” alert was issued at a Tesla Gigafactory in Texas, resulting in police asking the workers to remove from the premise. On Friday, an “active…

Louisiana: Residents Rank 5th In Smart Shopping List

A recent survey by RetailMeNot found that Louisiana residents are among the savviest shoppers in the country. The survey, which polled over 2,000 people nationwide, found that Louisianans are more likely than the average American to use coupons, store discounts,…

Puttshack Promotes Key Technology Executive

Puttshack, the technology-enabled entertainment company, today announced the promotion of David Shepherd to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In his new role, Shepherd will be responsible for leading the company’s technology strategy and execution, as well as overseeing its engineering, product,…

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Green Loans In Bangladesh, An Initiative To Fight Climate Change

Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, with rising sea levels, more frequent floods and cyclones, and increasing temperatures. The country is also home to a large population, many of whom live in poverty. New Green…

The U.S. Economy Is Weakening, and “YOLO Spenders” Are Part of the Problem

The U.S. economy is showing signs of weakness, and some economists believe that “YOLO spenders” are part of the problem. Who are these YOLO spenders? YOLO or popularly known as “You Only Live Once” spenders are people who are living…

Texas Congressman Advocates for Federal Workplace Heat Standard with Hunger and Thirst Strike

Texas Congressman Greg Casar staged a hunger and thirst strike on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for a federal workplace heat standard. Texas Congressman Stages a Hunger and Thirst Strike Casar, who represents Texas’s 35th…

How Is AI Impacting The Video Game Industry?

The games industry is one of the most rapidly growing industries in the world. In 2022, the global games market was worth an estimated $200 billion. And as the industry continues to grow, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly…