Woman fatally shot inside Northeast DC home as police launch homicide probe
A quiet street in Northeast DC became the scene of a deadly shooting as a woman was gunned down inside her home. WASHINGTON, DC – A 36-year-old woman was shot and killed…
GE workers in Alabama launch union organizing campaign
By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) – General Electric Co’s workers at a plant in Alabama said on Monday they have launched a campaign to form a union for better pay and…
Australia PM could launch inquiry into secret ministries saga
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday said his government could consider an inquiry into former Prime Minister Scott Morrison being secretly sworn into key ministries during the coronavirus…
Kenya’s Odinga rejects election results, will launch legal challenge
NAIROBI – Kenya’s losing presidential candidate Raila Odinga said on Tuesday his coalition totally rejects the election results that saw Deputy President William Ruto win the presidential vote, and vowed to pursue…
Jewellery maker Pandora goes big on lab-made diamonds with North American launch
COPENHAGEN – Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery maker, said on Tuesday it would move ahead with its bet on lab-made diamonds, following its announcement last year to stop selling mined diamonds. Copenhagen-based…
Tencent stops sales on its NFT platform Huanhe a year after launch as scrutiny mounts
By Josh Ye HONG KONG – Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings’ non-fungible token (NFT) platform Huanhe will no longer release digital collectibles to the public, it said on Tuesday, as regulatory scrutiny…
YouTube plans to launch streaming video service – WSJ
(Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s YouTube is planning to launch an online store for streaming video services, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. The company has renewed talks with entertainment companies about…
‘Lying And He Knows It’: Dems Launch False Attack Ad Before Special Election
‘Lying And He Knows It’: Dems Launch False Attack Ad Before Special Election Carl DeMarco on August 11, 2022 On Tuesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) launched a misleading attack ad…
Votorantim and Temasek launch $700 million fund to invest in Brazil
SAO PAULO – Brazil’s Votorantim group and Singapore’s Temasek Holdings teamed up to launch a $700 million fund to invest in Brazilian companies, they said in a joint statement on Tuesday. The…
Argentina ‘superministry’ launch lifts bonds, but uncertainty lingers
By Jorgelina do Rosario and Rodrigo Campos LONDON/NEW YORK – Argentina’s international bonds rose on Friday but remain near historic lows after President Alberto Fernandez’s launched a “superministry” designed to coordinate economic…
Boeing, AE Industrial Partners to launch second venture fund
By David Shepardson and Tim Hepher FARNBOROUGH, England – Boeing Co said on Wednesday it had agreed to invest $50 million in AEI HorizonX, expanding a partnership established with private equity firm…
Westport Police Rescue Capsized Boaters, Respond to Boat Launch Mishap in Long Island Sound
WESTPORT, CT – Westport marine police officers rescued two people from an overturned canoe in Long Island Sound and later responded to a vehicle in the water at a boat launch ramp.…
Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office and U.S. Justice Department Launch Investigation of Maryland Department Oof State Police Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Baltimore, Maryland – United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced today that the Justice…
LANDSEA HOMES ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF ‘LANDSEA MORTGAGE’
Homebuyers now have access to a seamless and full-service home financing experience with Landsea Mortgage NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 6, 2022 — Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) (“Landsea Homes” or the “Company”),…
Dutch Farmers Launch Revolt Against Climate Rules Threatening To End Their Livelihoods
Dutch Farmers Launch Revolt Against Climate Rules Threatening To End Their Livelihoods Max Keating on July 5, 2022 Dutch farmers used tractors to block roads and supermarket distribution networks to protest government-mandated…
Uber continues global expansion with launch in Israel
JERUSALEM – Uber Technologies Inc said it was launching its ride-hailing and platform in Israel by connecting to a nationwide network of licensed taxis, as it continues to expand globally. Thousands of…
China, HK to launch rate ‘Swap Connect’ in boost to financial integration
HONG KONG -China and Hong Kong will launch a new “Swap Connect” scheme after six months, allowing mutual access to interest rate swaps trading to promote financial derivatives markets, and also upgraded…
Hyundai Motor delays launch of upgraded Nexo hydrogen car – newspaper
SEOUL – Hyundai Motor Co has decided to delay the launch of its upgraded hydrogen-powered Nexo SUV to 2024 due to issues with its fuel cell development, a South Korean newspaper reported…
Crypto giant Tether to launch sterling-pegged stablecoin
By Elizabeth Howcroft and Tom Wilson LONDON – Major crypto firm Tether said on Wednesday it will launch next month a “stablecoin” pegged to the British pound, a move that comes as…
Naomi Osaka and LeBron James launch new media company
By Rory Carroll (Reuters) – Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka is launching a new media company in partnership with four-times NBA champion LeBron James aimed at telling stories that cross cultural barriers,…
BetMGM Announces Agreement with Sony Pictures Television, IGT to Launch Online Wheel of Fortune Casino
Wheel of Fortune Casino to debut in New Jersey this year JERSEY CITY, N.J. , June 21, 2022 — BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced today an agreement with Sony…
NetEase delays Diablo Immortal’s China launch, shares tumble
By Josh Ye HONG KONG – Internet and gaming giant NetEase delayed the rollout of its video game Diablo Immortal in China three days ahead of its official launch, a move that…
Faraday Future says it doesn’t need more funds to launch FF91 electric luxury car
By Akash Sriram (Reuters) – Faraday Future Intelligent Electric will be able to launch its FF91 luxury vehicle without the need for additional funding, Chief Executive Officer Carsten Breitfeld said on Wednesday…
Bausch + Lomb Announces the U.S. Launch of Revive™ Custom Soft Contact Lenses
“Using our proprietary technologies for spherical, multifocal, toric and multifocal toric lenses, Revive™ custom soft lenses will allow eye care professionals to use one customizable soft contact lens for a broad patient…
Rebuilding Together and Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Launch National Partnership to Provide Home Repairs and Essential Items to Homeowners in Need
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is partnering with Rebuilding Together as part of its ongoing initiative to provide a sense of home to the people and communities they serve. Along with providing…
Messaging app Telegram to launch paid subscription plan
(Reuters) – Messaging app Telegram will launch a paid subscription plan for its users this month, founder Pavel Durov said on Friday. Users who will opt for Telegram Premium will get a…
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