Country grieves as number of deaths surpasses 150

Country grieves as number of deaths surpasses 150

Valencia residents have told a BBC correspondent that “We all know someone who has died” as Spain grapples with its worst flooding disaster in generations, with at least 158 people losing their lives. Rescuers are working tirelessly to find survivors amidst the devastation caused by the floods. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez emphasized the importance of … Read more

Capital Properties, Inc. Announces Standard Quarterly Dividend By Investing.com

Capital Properties, Inc. Announces Standard Quarterly Dividend By Investing.com

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Capital Properties, Inc. (OTCQX: CPTP) announced that during its regular quarterly meeting held on October 30, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the declaration of a regular quarterly dividend of $0.07 (seven cents) per share on the Company’s outstanding Class A Common Shares (6,599,912). This dividend will be … Read more

Campaign by Nebraska regents against abortion restrictions.

Campaign by Nebraska regents against abortion restrictions.

Amidst re-election campaigns, two University of Nebraska regents are making significant expenditures on advertisements opposing a state ballot measure aimed at protecting abortion access, as reported by The Lincoln Journal Star. Regents Rob Schafer and Jim Scheer, both Republicans, have contributed funds for commercials allegedly created by the Nebraska Family Alliance, a group that advocates … Read more

Sea Lemon Unveils Fresh Track ‘Sweet Anecdote’

Sea Lemon Unveils Fresh Track ‘Sweet Anecdote’

Sea Lemon, the musical project of Natalie Lew based in Seattle, has released a new song titled ‘Sweet Anecdote’. This follows her recent collaboration with Ben Gibbard, the lead singer of Death Cab For Cutie, on the track ‘Crystals’. The song can be listened to below. In a press release, Lew mentioned that “‘Sweet Anecdote’ … Read more

‘Wellness Walk’ for Hospitality Establishments in Manchester

‘Wellness Walk’ for Hospitality Establishments in Manchester

Over 1,000 individuals from various sectors of the hospitality industry took part in the campaign this October, in support of UK charity Hospitality Action. The event, now in its fifth year, was launched on World Mental Health Day. The Walk for Wellbeing initiative has raised £135,000, making it the charity’s biggest annual mass participation fundraiser. … Read more

Impending ‘nanny tax’ set to affect parents following national insurance adjustments

Impending ‘nanny tax’ set to affect parents following national insurance adjustments

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Parents who employ nannies could see their annual childcare bills jump by more than £1,000 from April under measures announced in this week’s Budget. The chancellor’s key tax-raising policy will see employers’ national insurance contributions … Read more

Polls show Trump and Harris neck and neck in Georgia and North Carolina

Polls show Trump and Harris neck and neck in Georgia and North Carolina

Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are separated by only 1 point in the battleground states of Georgia and North Carolina, according to polling released Thursday.  The surveys from CNN, which were conducted by SSRS, found that Trump leads Harris by 1 point — with 48 percent support to her 47 percent — among … Read more

Starbucks discontinues highly customized drink orders, now offering standard options only

Starbucks discontinues highly customized drink orders, now offering standard options only

After three consecutive quarters of decreasing same-store sales, Starbucks’ new CEO Brian Niccol is implementing some changes, including reducing highly customized drink orders. Both customers and baristas have been complaining for years about the highly customized drinks and the delays they can cause in efficiently fulfilling orders. In an effort to achieve Niccol’s goal of … Read more

The Transformation of Modern Education Through AI in eLearning Applications

The Transformation of Modern Education Through AI in eLearning Applications

AI In eLearning Apps: Revolutionizing Education eLearning, also known as online learning, has experienced rapid growth in popularity in recent years. This mode of learning allows students to access courses and study materials from anywhere, making education more flexible and convenient. As more learners opt for online education, the opportunities for eLearning continue to expand. … Read more

Late-night TV roundup: Seth Meyers criticizes Trump for aimlessly ranting about past grudges to sparse crowds

Late-night TV roundup: Seth Meyers criticizes Trump for aimlessly ranting about past grudges to sparse crowds

Late-night hosts discussed topics such as Kamala Harris’s closing argument speech, Donald Trump’s interview with Joe Rogan, and Elon Musk’s sperm donation. Seth Meyers As the election approaches its conclusion, Seth Meyers pointed out on Wednesday’s Late Night that instead of making his case to voters, Donald Trump is engaging in nonsensical conversations on podcasts. … Read more