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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on May 16, 2024.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesFortunately for the market, most of those variables look pretty positive these days, and are largely behind the blue-chip average’s latest landmark move.Forty thousand “is a great milestone, but [at the] end of the day there isn’t much difference between 39,999 and 40k,” said Ryan Detrick, chief market market strategist at Carson Group. “Still, this is a great reminder of how far we’ve come. Think about how many people were talking about recessions and bear markets all of last year; now we…
Microsoft’s plan to open a new AI hub in London is a huge endorsement for the U.K. as a world leader in AI. But I do question whether it is wholly good news for the long-term. The U.K. has shown time and again that some of the very best AI expertise in the world lies here. The pool of talent we have available in this country, the standard of research and development present in our academic institutions, and the U.K.’s (generally) stable economic conditions have, for decades, made our island nation a highly attractive place for tech’s big hitters to lay down roots. That’s why…
Image source, An Comunn GàidhealachImage caption, Choir singing are among the Royal National Mòd’s most popular competitions53 minutes agoOrganisers of the Royal National Mòd say they have received a “diverse range” of views and opinions on its proposals to make some of the biggest changes in the festival’s 130-year history.Under An Comunn Gàidhealach’s plans, the popular choir competitions would include two main contests – one for large choirs and the other for smaller ones.Rules around some categories could be relaxed to open them up to other genres of music – including barbershop and musicals.However, the songs would be translated into…
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getty By Deborah Lynn Blumberg, Next Avenue The income Vivian Marlene Dunbar, age 75, earns as a freelance signature gatherer for ballot initiatives in California means she can afford groceries, pay medical bills and keep her car. Working as an independent contractor gives her the flexibility she wants and needs to schedule around doctors’ appointments. She likes never having to answer to a boss. It’s the same for Lila Stromer, 65, a freelance academic editor in New York City for the last 14 years, and Roger Baumgarten, 63, a full-time freelance photographer in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, since 2017, working mostly for…
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s fixer-turned-foe returned to the witness stand and could face a bruising round of questioning from the former president’s lawyers.Michael Cohen ‘s testimony this week has linked Trump to all aspects of a hush money scheme that prosecutors say was aimed at stifling stories that threatened his 2016 campaign. He’s the prosecution’s star witness.And Trump’s lawyers began their cross-examination of Cohen on Tuesday afternoon.Cohen placed Trump at the center of the hush money scheme, saying he had promised to reimburse money the lawyer had fronted for the payments and was constantly apprised…
Whether a cheap trick or innovation, the recent trend of new-age companies and startups, marketing themselves based on their ‘reliability’ factor, seems to be never-ending. While this has worked wonders for many, making brands popular overnight, is the public finally starting to look behind this manufactured ‘connect’ Mumbai man’s mom asks for free dhaniya on Blinkit. (Image credit: Pexels/X) New Delhi: Use of social media in advertising and marketing have been many in recent times. They have revolutionised how products and brands are marketed today. This trend saw a new interesting addition on Wednesday. Ankit Sawant, a travel industry…
There’s a reason why every popular YouTube creator is in the business of selling merchandise. These creators know they’re running a business—and successful business owners find ways to diversify their revenue. Relying on advertising and brand deals can be fickle as they come down to the whims of third parties and algorithms. More than ever, YouTube creators realize selling merchandise and other products can bring in revenue while also energizing their fan base. And the best part is the creator is in full control, including designing the merch, running the shop, and promoting their goods. No algorithm required. You don’t…
It can be hard to balance the demands of eating well without spending a lot.In this series, we try to find the healthiest options in the supermarket for the best value – and have enlisted the help of Sunna Van Kampen, founder of Tonic Health, who went viral on social media for reviewing food in the search of healthier choices.In this series we don’t try to find the outright healthiest option, but help you get better nutritional value for as little money as possible.This time we’re looking at meat. “When it comes to which type of meat you buy, there’s a common…
Fancy yourself a wordsmith? Write on the daily and want a broader audience? Have ideas you want to share with the rest of Beijing or perhaps some skill turning words into a bit of well-tuned art? Well, you’re in luck, because True Run Media (TRM) is seeking freelance contributors and editors! We want people who can write, edit, write, and edit some more! We’re on the lookout for writers and editors for the Beijinger, Jingkids International, and other TRM projects who have something to share with or about the capital community – those with the right stuff should know the city…
