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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is leading renewed calls for President Biden to support a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas over the “grave violations” being committed against children in the war. “We write to you to express deep concern about the intensifying war in Gaza, particularly grave violations against children, and our fear that without an immediate cessation of hostilities and the establishment of a robust bilateral ceasefire, this war will lead to a further loss of civilian life and risk dragging the United States into dangerous and unwise conflict with armed groups across the Middle East,” the progressive lawmaker wrote.She and…
Old pumps ,Duplex compound steam pump based on Worthington’s systemgetty Record Date: 11/21; Distribution Date: 12/1 On November 9, 2023, Worthington Industries WOR , Inc. (NYSE: WOR, $65.45, Market Capitalization: $3.3 billion), a leading industrial manufacturing company, announced that its Board of Directors had approved the previously announced separation of its Steel Processing business (Worthington Steel). As per the company press release, each WOR shareholder will receive one ordinary share of Worthington Steel (Spin-Off) for every one ordinary share of WOR. The record date for the distribution for common stockholders is 11/21. To effect the separation, the Company’s Board of…
Just as families gather around the Thanksgiving dinner table to express gratitude for the blessings of the year, you can engage in a similar reflective exercise by asking yourself the following questions to assess your financial well-being. Question 1: Are You Living Within Your Means? Living within your means is the art of balancing what you earn with what you spend, ensuring your lifestyle does not outpace your income. Effective financial management starts with a clear understanding of your income and expenses. It involves tracking and analyzing your cash inflows and outflows, identifying areas where you can optimize spending, and…
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Artificial intelligence myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.The writer is founder of Sifted, an FT-backed site about European start-upsIt is rapidly emerging as one of the most important technological, and increasingly ideological, divides of our times: should powerful generative artificial intelligence systems be open or closed? How that debate plays out will affect the productivity of our economies, the stability of our societies and the fortunes of some of the world’s richest companies.Supporters of open-source models, such as Meta’s LLaMA 2 or Hugging Face’s Bloom that enable users to…
OTTAWA – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Parkland Corporation have struck a significant $210 million financing agreement to amplify the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Canada. This strategic move is set to add up to 2,000 new charging ports at approximately 400 sites, marking a substantial step toward CIB’s ambitious target of enabling around 4,000 public fast charging ports nationwide. The CIB’s Charging and Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure (CHRI) initiative is at the forefront of combating range anxiety, a common concern deterring potential EV owners. By bolstering the availability of charging stations, CIB aims to accelerate EV adoption and…
© Reuters. DOHA – QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has announced the successful refinancing of its $2bn unsecured syndicated term loan. This strategic financial move comes as a testament to the bank’s robust standing in challenging global markets and underscores its effective Middle East, Africa, and South East Asia (MEASEA) strategy. The three-year maturity facility was met with significant interest from both global and regional banks, leading to an oversubscription that serves to broaden QNB’s investor base. This enthusiastic reception from the banking community reaffirms QNB’s reputation as a high-quality issuer. The syndication…
U.S. industrial production falls more than expected in October
The streets outside the San Francisco hotel where Chinese leader Xi Jinping addressed a crowd of American business executives Wednesday night were chaotic, echoing with police sirens and the chants of protesters. A woman had strapped herself to a pole 25 feet in the air in front of the hotel, yelling “Free Tibet!” as a cold rain fell.But inside the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency, the atmosphere was warm and friendly. More than 300 executives and officials listened attentively as Mr. Xi — the leader of a country often considered America’s greatest rival — spoke for over half an hour…
Mars is offering almost $700 million to buy Hotel Chocolat.The British company was founded 30 years ago by Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris.They stand to become about $180 million richer if the deal goes ahead as expected. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app The cofounders of Hotel Chocolat stand to become about $180 million richer after Mars offered to buy the upmarket chocolatier for £534 million ($673 million.)Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris, who founded the British company 30 years ago, are still the…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Alibaba has ditched plans to spin off its cloud business and paused the listing of its supermarket unit amid waning investor enthusiasm for the Chinese ecommerce giant’s radical restructuring plan.After reporting lacklustre earnings on Thursday, the group said it had cancelled plans to pursue a separate initial public offering for its cloud business, citing “uncertainties” arising from US export controls on AI chips.Alibaba also said it had put listing plans for its grocery chain Freshippo on hold as it “evaluate[s] market conditions”.In…