Honoring the Legacy of Private Albert King: A Black Soldier Laid to Rest with Army Honors 83 Years After His Death
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In a remarkable turn of events, Private Albert King, a Black soldier, was finally laid to rest with Army honors 83 years after his death . Private King enlisted to fight in World War II and tragically lost his life in a fight with white bus drivers and soldiers on a segregated bus. Initially, his death was covered up as a result of his own misconduct. However, in 2022, it was officially recognized as occurring in the line of duty .
Advocates such as Rose Zoltek-Jick and Helen Russell played instrumental roles in clearing Private King's name and ensuring his sacrifice was honored. They worked tirelessly to bring attention to his case and correct the historical injustice related to race. Representative Sanford Bishop and Black judge William H. Hastie also played key roles in advocating for ...
#newstr #PrivateAlbertKing #ArmyHonors #WorldWarIi #RacialInjustice #Advocacy #RacialEquality
$50K worth of property stolen from Granite Bay church recovered, suspect arrested in connection with multiple incidents in Sanford, NC
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Multiple incidents were reported in Sanford, NC, according to the latest police beat. Timothy Lamont Sellars Jr., 31, was cited for second-degree trespassing at his residence on Frazier Drive. Damage to a vehicle was reported on Willow Oak Drive. Nickalas Maurice Wilson, 37, was arrested at his residence on charges of damage to real property and communicating threats. Wilbur Kial Cofery, 28, was arrested for misdemeanor larceny on Carthage Street. Michael Wesley Taylor, 35, was arrested for failing to appear in court. Trevaughn Rasheed Martin, 28, was arrested for noncompliance. Christina Dale Coley, 35, was cited for larceny. Chase Byron Lee, 39, was arrested on felony charges of breaking and entering a motor vehicle, obtaining property by false pretense, and fraud-financial transaction c...
#newstr #SanfordNc #GraniteBayCa #Crime #Burglary #Arrest
China's BeiDou Navigation System Recognized as Global Standard for Commercial Aviation, and GNSS Gyroscopes Revolutionize Motion Measurement
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China's BeiDou navigation system, similar to the US' GPS, has achieved an important milestone by being recognized as a standard for global civil aviation by the International Civil Aviation Organization. This recognition allows BeiDou to expand into global commercial aviation, providing a potential boost for the technology and bringing benefits to the global community. The home-grown system has already fostered a domestic market worth over 140 billion yuan and has been widely used in domestic transport, communications, and agriculture. The output value of China's satellite navigation industry reached 500.7 billion yuan in 2022. While GPS remains the largest share of commercially available positioning systems worldwide, the recognition of BeiDou as a global standard solidifies its position ...
#newstr #China #Beidou #Gnss #Gyroscopes #MotionMeasurement #SatelliteNavigation #Aerospace #Automotive #Robotics
MLB Gameday Events: Reds vs. Rangers, Pirates vs. Braves, Phillies vs. Marlins, Cubs vs. Mariners, and MLB The Show 24 Release Date and Gameplay
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In addition to the exciting matchups in the MLB season, fans can look forward to several MLB Gameday events. On March 14, 2024, the Reds faced off against the Rangers in a game that featured an incredible diving catch by TJ Friedl in center field, ending the 3rd inning. The catch showcased Friedl's athleticism and defensive skills .
On March 16, 2024, the Pirates took on the Braves in another MLB Gameday event. During the game, Bryan Reynolds hit an RBI single in the bottom of the 4th inning, extending the Pirates' lead to 3-0. Fans can watch the video of the play on the MLB website .
Also on March 16, 2024, the Phillies faced off against the Marlins. In the top of the 1st inning, Nick Castellanos drove in Whit Merrifield with a single to right field, getting the Phillies on the board. F...
#newstr #Mlb #AmericanLeagueEast #BaltimoreOrioles #TampaBayRays #TorontoBlueJays #NewYorkYankees #BostonRedSox
Mondelez International Inc. Shows Resilience Amid Market Decline and Focuses on Sustainability
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Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ), the multinational confectionery company known for brands like Oreo and Cadbury, experienced a minor setback in its stock price on Monday, with a 0.20% decline. This dip in Mondelez's stock came as broader market indices also experienced declines. However, Mondelez has historically shown resilience against market fluctuations due to its strong multinational presence and diverse brand portfolio. The company has consistently demonstrated solid revenue growth and a commitment to shareholder returns, with a consistent dividend increase for 9 consecutive years. Mondelez is currently trading at a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth, suggesting that it may be undervalued.
According to InvestorsObserver, Mondelez International Inc. Common Stock ...
#newstr #MondelezInternational #ManufacturingIndustry #Chipita #SupplyChain #SnackingMarket #Sustainability #NetZeroWaste #CircularEconomy
Mike Birbiglia's Campus Improv Group: A Breakthrough in His Comedy Career
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Cillian Murphy's latest film, 'Small Things Like These', will open the Berlin International Film Festival tonight. The film, directed by Tim Mielants and written by Enda Walsh, is an adaptation of Claire Keegan's best-selling novel. Set in an Irish town in 1985, the film explores the secrets of a convent and the Magdalen laundries, shedding light on the trauma inflicted by the Catholic Church. Murphy, who also produced the film, stars alongside Zara Devlin, Emily Watson, Eileen Walsh, and Michelle Fairley. 'Small Things Like These' is the first Irish film to open the Berlinale, and it received backing from Artists Equity and Screen Ireland. The festival runs from February 15-25 .
Cillian Murphy, known for his role in 'Peaky Blinders', will be attending the Berlin Film Festival for the pre...
#newstr #MikeBirbiglia #GoodOne:AShowAboutJokes #Peacock #GeorgetownUniversity #Comedy
NASA Probe Could Detect Alien Life from Single Ice Grain
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Computer simulations suggest that the presence of Jupiter-like planets in a planetary system can disrupt the orbits of smaller, potentially habitable planets. The gravitational pull of these giant planets can knock rocky planets out of their orbits, making it difficult for them to maintain stable conditions for life. This phenomenon was highlighted in a recent study that found a habitable zone planet, GJ 357 d, to be 10 times more massive than Earth, which would prevent Earth-size planets from safely orbiting nearby unless their orbits were highly elliptical .
In another discovery, NASA has found a new solar system with seven exoplanets, but unfortunately, none of them are capable of supporting life due to their close proximity to a star that is larger and hotter than the sun. The Kepler ...
#newstr #Nasa #AlienLife #Probe #IceGrains #Saturn #Enceladus #Jupiter #Europa #EuropaClipper
TALK Wins Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 53rd Annual Juno Awards
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The 53rd Annual JUNO Awards were held and broadcast live on CBC. Nelly Furtado hosted the awards from Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, NS. The winners included several notable artists. Karan Aujla won the TikTok JUNO Fan Choice award, while Maestro Fresh Wes was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Tegan and Sara received the prestigious 2024 Humanitarian Award. Other winners included Charlotte Cardin, who won Album of the Year with her album '99 nights', and The Beaches, who won Group of the Year.
During the awards ceremony, Talk, a musician from Ottawa, performed his hit songs 'Run Away to Mars' and 'A Little Bit Happy'. This was Talk's first visit to Halifax. Following his performance, Talk was named the breakthrough artist of the year .
The awards ceremony featured presenters...
#newstr #JunoAwards #Music #Awards #NellyFurtado #TheBeaches #Talk #CharlotteCardin #KaranAujla #MaestroFreshWes #StephenRichardson #Performances
The Impact of Coastal Seas on the Global Carbon Cycle and Climate Change
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Growing evidence suggests that human activity plays a significant role in the current changes in climate. This recognition is important for understanding the causes of climate change and taking action to mitigate its negative effects. Key evidence supporting the idea that humans are the main cause of climate change includes the increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, isotopic analysis of carbon, climate models, and the impacts of climate change on Earth's systems .
In recent years, climate change has become a pressing issue for scientists, politicians, and society as a whole. The increase in greenhouse gas concentrations, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, in the atmosphere is primarily due to human activities, including the burning of fossil fuels, d...
#newstr #ClimateChange #CarbonCycle #OceanModel #Co2Uptake #CoastalSeas
Richard Hughes Aims for Breakthrough Classic Success with Queen Of Zafeen and Star Music
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Veight, a 3-year-old colt trained by Tony and Calvin McEvoy, won his first Group 1 race, The Agency George Ryder Stakes, at Rosehill. Ridden by Damian Lane, Veight defeated Overshre mare Lady Laguna by a short-head. The colt is the son of Grunt and has a record of five wins and two seconds from nine starts, with earnings of $2,017,740. Tony McEvoy expressed his pride in the horse and credited his racing style and manners for the win. Veight was purchased for $220,000 at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale. He is the second winner out of the mare Neena Rock, who was purchased for $500,000 at the 2015 Inglis Australian Broodmare Sale. Veight's sire, Grunt, is a Group 1 winner and the colt is from his first crop. The next race for Veight is the All-Aged, but the trainer is considering giving him...
#newstr #HorseRacing #RichardHughes #QueenOfZafeen #StarMusic #JaberAbdullah #NellGwyn #German1,000Guineas #FredDarling #Newbury #Longchamp #Kamboo #DominicFfrenchDavis #PersianDreamer
Chemours, Technip Energies, and LanzaTech Secure DOE Grants for Clean Energy Projects
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Chemours, a global leader in chemical solutions, has been awarded $60 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop advanced membrane technology for proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis. The funds are part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will also support the establishment of a consortium focused on the circularity of clean hydrogen materials. Chemours plans to utilize its expertise to innovate a durable, high-performance Nafion™ membrane that will enhance the efficiency of PEM electrolyzer stacks. Additionally, the company will participate in H2CIRC, a consortium targeting the sustainable recovery and recycling of materials from fuel cells and electrolyzers. The DOE grants are part of a $750 million funding initiative aimed at advancing hydrog...
#newstr #Chemours #TechnipEnergies #Lanzatech #DoeGrants #CleanEnergyProjects
Hong Kong Activist Becomes First Inmate Denied Early Release Under National Security Law
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Protesters in London and Taiwan rally against Hong Kong's national security law, expressing concerns about the erosion of freedom and human rights. In London, demonstrators, many of them Hong Kong residents, gather outside the British Foreign Office, wearing masks for fear of reprisals. The protesters include Finn Lau, one of eight foreign activists against whom Hong Kong officials issued an arrest warrant last July. Benedict Rogers, head of the rights group Hong Kong Watch, voices concerns about the law's potential to impose severe prison sentences and violate the Sino-British Joint Declaration. In Taiwan, protesters stage a symbolic fight between people wearing costumes of a Formosan Black Bear and Winnie the Pooh, representing Taiwan and Chinese President Xi Jinping, respectively. The n...
#newstr #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #AdamMaChunman #EarlyRelease #Prison #AntigovernmentProtests
Hong Kong's Octopus Card Expands to Mainland China, Enhancing Cross-Border Payment Services
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The popular Octopus tap-and-go card in Hong Kong will now be accepted on public transport in over 336 mainland Chinese cities, starting Tuesday. The expansion of the Octopus card's usability aims to enhance cross-border payment services and promote tourism between Hong Kong and mainland China. The Octopus card is widely used for various transactions, including public transport, retail, and dining. This move will make it more convenient for travelers and improve the overall travel experience for Hong Kong residents and tourists visiting mainland China. The expansion of the Octopus card reflects the increasing integration of cashless payment systems between Hong Kong and mainland China.
The digital payment service AlipayHK has also been expanding its services beyond Hong Kong. AlipayHK user...
#newstr #OctopusCard #Tapandgo #PublicTransport #MainlandChina #Epayment #CrossborderPayment #Tourism #HongKong #SeamlessTravel
The Economic and Geopolitical Implications of a Trump Comeback for Europe and China
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With the upcoming US election, Europe is growing increasingly concerned about the possibility of Donald Trump winning and returning to office. European leaders, including Germany, are worried about the impact of another Trump presidency on transatlantic relations, trade, and global security. Germany, in particular, fears losing billions of euros if Trump returns to the White House. According to a study by the Cologne Institute for Economic Research, Germany could lose €120 billion to €150 billion ($131 billion to $163 billion) if the US increases tariffs on all imports and China retaliates with a tariff increase on imports from the US. This prediction has raised concerns about Germany's economic advantage from trading with the US. To prepare for potential losses, the study suggests that Eu...
#newstr #UsElection #TransatlanticRelations #Trade #GlobalSecurity #EuropeanUnity #ChinausRelations
Chinese Developer Shimao Group Seeks Offshore Investor Approval to Restructure $11.7 Billion Debt
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Chinese developer Shimao Group Holdings is seeking to restructure its offshore debt worth $11.7 billion. The company has presented four options to its creditors, including repayment through short-term notes, long-term notes, zero-coupon mandatory convertible bonds, and a combination of different securities. The aggregate principal amount offered through short-term notes or loans due in six years will not exceed $3 billion, while the amount allocated to long-term notes or loans due in seven to nine years will not exceed $4 billion. Shimao has been trying to resolve its debt issues since announcing an initial restructuring plan in December. The latest proposal aims to improve the company's capital structure and enable better management of operations. Failure to reach an agreement with credit...
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Now TV Secures Exclusive Rights to Broadcast UEFA Euro 2024 in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong's leading pay-TV operator, Now TV, has secured exclusive rights to broadcast the 2024 edition of the UEFA European Championships soccer tournament. Now TV will provide live coverage for all 51 games from Euro 2024, which is scheduled between June 14 and July 14. This continues a long-standing tradition as HKT and its parent company PCCW have held European Championships rights in Hong Kong since the tournament's 2008 edition. The matches will be available via a Now TV set-top box or through the mobile app. Now TV launched an OTT streaming app earlier this year as an alternative to its traditional set-top box. The exclusive deal between Now TV and UEFA expands the reach of European football championships across Asia. CAA Eleven serves as UEFA's main sales agent for media rights. Th...
#newstr #NowTv #UefaEuro2024 #HongKong #BroadcastingRights #Soccer
Beijing's Crackdown on Freedom in Hong Kong Sparks International Concerns
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Protesters in London and Taiwan rally against Hong Kong's national security law, expressing concerns about the erosion of freedom and human rights. In London, demonstrators, many of them Hong Kong residents, gather outside the British Foreign Office, wearing masks for fear of reprisals. The protesters include Finn Lau, one of eight foreign activists against whom Hong Kong officials issued an arrest warrant last July. Benedict Rogers, head of the rights group Hong Kong Watch, voices concerns about the law's potential to impose severe prison sentences and violate the Sino-British Joint Declaration. In Taiwan, protesters stage a symbolic fight between people wearing costumes of a Formosan Black Bear and Winnie the Pooh, representing Taiwan and Chinese President Xi Jinping, respectively. The n...
#newstr #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #Freedom #HumanRights #Protests
California Judge Rules Against Elon Musk in Lawsuit Against Center for Countering Digital Hate
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Elon Musk's legal battles continue as a California judge has ruled against him in his lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). The CCDH is a nonprofit organization that focuses on studying misinformation and hate speech. Musk had accused the CCDH of conducting a scare campaign to drive away advertisers from X (formerly Twitter) after he took over in 2022. However, the judge ruled that Musk's lawsuit was an attempt to punish the CCDH for criticizing X Corp and to dissuade others from engaging in such criticism. The decline in advertisers and the significant drop in X's value since Musk took over have been attributed to his allowance of hate speech on the platform and his own controversial statements .
This ruling adds to the legal challenges faced by Musk and highligh...
#newstr #ElonMusk #CenterForCounteringDigitalHate #HateSpeech #Lawsuit #Twitter
US New Home Sales Decline Unexpectedly in February Despite Supply Shortages
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Sales of existing homes in the United States unexpectedly surged in February, reaching the highest level in a year. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), home sales rose by 9.5% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 4.38 million units. This marks the second consecutive month of rising sales and the largest monthly increase since February 2023 .
The increase in sales was attributed to improved housing supply and slightly lower mortgage rates. The NAR chief economist, Lawrence Yun, stated that additional housing supply is helping to satisfy market demand. However, compared to February last year, home sales were still 3.3% down. The median price of existing homes was $384,500, a 5.7% increase from the previous year. The NAR noted that total h...
#newstr #UsHousingMarket #HomeSales #ExistingHomes #NewHomes #MortgageRates
Olive Garden and McDonald's Sales Reflect Economic Trends Amidst Soft Patch
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As the holiday season approaches, there are signs of a cooldown in economic activity. Mish Schneider, chief strategist at MarketGauge.com, analyzes the flow of goods and services from producer to consumer to gauge the health of the US economy. She focuses on transportation, small caps, and retail sectors, using ETFs tied to each sector. The Russell 2000 index, seen as a barometer of the US economy, has been on a losing streak, and conflicts like the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars are contributing to cooling investor appetites. Industrial manufacturing and transportation sectors are slowing down, and retailers are beginning to falter due to inflation and high rates. However, retail might still save the holidays, as consumers with pandemic-era savings could prop up economic activity. S...
#newstr #OliveGarden #Mcdonald's #Sales #Economy #ConsumerSpending