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The US and Europe are moving closer to using Russian funds to help Ukraine

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The State Department is issuing a worldwide travel alert

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Review: ‘Fallout’ Adaptation Turns the Script on US-China Rivalry

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Record travel expected this Memorial Day weekend

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These Are the Most Popular Places to Travel in 2024, According to Mastercard

Record-breaking travel is expected this Memorial Day weekend

A record ride is expected this Memorial Day weekend

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Montgomery City Council changes rules for food trucks

Food trucks can now connect to external power sources, rather than relying only on mobile generators, Montgomery City Council agreed in a vote Tuesday to amend the city’s code. Under the old city code, food trucks had to have their own power supply, rather than connecting to the on-site power supply. “The ordinance basically said that food trucks could only run on a generator,” said city attorney Stacy Bellinger. “But we have a kit even outside the town hall where they can be connected to a power pole. “This is just a revision of the regulation to allow external electricityRead News

Eating processed foods like ice cream harms brain function, study finds

Although it is clear that the consumption of hot dogs and ice cream will not lead to physical health, new research sheds light on how the reduction of brain activity can be caused by excessive food. Research presented Monday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in San Diego explains how foods such as instant noodles, sugary drinks and frozen meals all play a role in the rapid decline the mind. “It’s no secret that physical and mental health are closely related to each other, it’s not surprising that this latest study also shows brain dysfunction ,” said Rafael Perez-Escamilla, aRead News

Can food crops grow in the dark? Scientists are working out how.

Science fiction stories imagined future humans living in underground cities on Mars, in hollowed-out asteroids, and on free-floating space stations far from the sun. But if humans are ever to survive in any of those harsh and alien environments, they’ll need ways to grow food using limited resources—and photosynthesis, the highly successful but energy-inefficient process by which plants convert sunlight into sugar, might not cut it. . Now some scientists are wondering if it is possible to produce food more efficiently by skipping photosynthesis altogether and growing plants in the dark. The idea sounds as sci-fi as cities on Mars.Read News

Uber’s business is booming even with high gas prices and inflation

(CNN) Even higher gas prices and soaring inflation are not slowing down Uber’s rise from the worst days of the pandemic. Uber ( UBER ) said Tuesday that its revenue reached $8.1 billion in the three months ending in June, more than doubling from a year earlier as more customers turn to the ride-hailing service. The number of consumers and drivers using the platform is “at an all-time high,” the company said in its quarterly earnings report. Uber recorded 122 million people using its platform each month, a 21% increase from the previous year. Perhaps more impressive for a companyRead News

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1Fraud Protection Services are available to eligible checking account businesses and consist of the Positive Pay Service (“Positive Pay Service” or “Check Protection Services”), the Anti-Positive Pay Service (“Bad Positive Pay” or “Check Monitoring”), and the ACH Debit Block Service. You may not register an account in Check Protection Services and Check Monitoring or Positive Pay Matters at the same time. Check Monitoring (“Positive Reverse Pay Service” or “Positive Reverse Pay”) is recommended for all Chase business checking customers. Any checks not reviewed by 4 PM local time will be paid. Account Alerts: There is no charge from Chase, butRead News

Atlanta lawmakers introduce legislation to protect “legacy” businesses

ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – Some city leaders are pushing to “Keep Atlanta, Atlanta” by protecting the city’s oldest businesses. In a resolution filed Aug. 1, Atlanta City Council members Jason Dozier, Matt Westmoreland and Jason Winston took the first steps to create a program to protect and preserve Atlanta-based legacy businesses. The legislation asks the mayor of Atlanta Andre Dickens and Invest ATL to conduct a feasibility study of related business programs in other cities, with the aim of creating a similar program to protect businesses in Atlanta. Councilman Jason Dozier acknowledged that many long-standing businesses in the city haveRead News

Will sponsoring a team help my small business? Yes, and here’s why.

Chances are, as a small business owner, you’ve been approached by people, charities, institutions or groups about sponsoring something. Maybe it’s a youth sports team, a concert in the park, or an online event. The groups assume that small businesses have the built-in audience and financial resources to help underwrite the event. Even though they want you, do you want them? You should consider saying yes for six very good reasons, including good karma in your community and increasing your visibility. More importantly, sponsorships can generate leads, partnerships and  sales. 1. Sponsorship creates goodwill Good will is important – vital, even – but somewhatRead News

The former Fort Bragg paratrooper starts his own business

From a young age, Chris Cruz had a bit of an entrepreneurial spirit. He sold chocolate bars in elementary school. In high school, he used to sell Capri Suns to his classmates for $1. “I think I’ve always wanted to be my own boss,” said Cruz, who medically separated from the Army at Fort Bragg last month. The path to becoming his own boss continued by joining the Army – something he knew he wanted to be since he was 5 years old. “I was born in Guam, before I moved to Kentucky, and most people from Guam join theRead News

What is most important in business? Passion or profit?

Another issue of sports memorabilia ahead of a live auction in Boston. Moore’s Law states that the speed of computer processing doubles every 18 months. Applying the law to technology in general, it states that the rate of technological change is constantly increasing. Every new technology that enters the market proves this to be true. From NFTs, Metaverse, 5G technology, and AI, to Blockchain and Bitcoin – the list goes on. With every new technology comes thousands of entrepreneurs looking to make a profit. The stories of individuals making fortunes in these new industries are both interesting and inspiring. JasonRead News

The business of flu: why age and burnout are common

This story is part of Business of Influence, a new series that charts the evolution of the fashion designer’s economy, where there is profit to be made and where the industry is headed. Read part one here. What are the career prospects of an influencer? And in the fast-paced world of Gen Z, driven by new trends in social media and the rise of TikTok, is it difficult to survive as a creator over 40?

Nomura to Assess Retail Costs as Business Lines Daiwa Again

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Saudi Arabia, UAE Business Conditions Improve as Inflation Cools

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What books are Central Pennsylvanians reading this summer?

Listen to Smart Talk every weekday at 12 noon. and 8pm on WITF 89.5 & 93.3. You can also live stream WITF radio on our website or ask your smart speaker to play WITF radio. From time to time, we form a panel on Smart Talk to recommend books to read during the summer holidays or books to give as gifts during the holidays. Now, in the middle of summer, we wanted to check in to see which books are the most popular right now or the titles people are talking about. At Tuesday’s Smart Talk, Alex Brubaker, the bookRead News

5 New Books Adam Grant Thinks You Should Read in August

Summer is the season for long days, for recharging, for reconnecting with your joy. And what better way to achieve these things and fill those hours than with a book? Sure, there are plenty of page-turner mysteries or sci-fi doorstops to transport you for hours. Science says you’ll get more out of “guilty pleasure” books than you probably think. But if your goal is not only to be absorbed in other worlds, but also to learn something useful about this one, Adam Grant has some suggestions for you. Every few months, the star Wharton professor (and best-selling author) comes outRead News

The 10 best books on cybercrime

A generation ago cybercrime was as esoteric a subject to write about as quantum mechanics or derivatives market fluctuations. Now it is a central feature of many novels. Whether it’s the phishing of criminal gangs to steal sensitive data to sell on the dark web, or the creep of college catfishing people on Facebook, or the daily text messages asking us to click a link to claim a prize or verify a payment, we are under constant attack. Pension scams, identity theft, all those strangers following our kids on TikTok, everywhere we turn, someone is trying to turn the technologyRead News

Hoover schools move $15 million performing arts center project forward

Hoover High School is one of two high schools in the Hoover City School District in Hoover, Ala. The Hoover School Board has adopted a project that will launch the school district’s first performing arts center in the coming years. Hoover High School is set to have a performing arts center, despite significantly higher than expected construction costs. Blalock Building Co. received a bid of $15.4 million, higher than the district’s original estimate but $2 million lower than Blalock’s original estimate to complete the project. The new plan also changes various aspects of the finished construction and reduces the capacityRead News

Panama City’s Cultural Hub hosts a ‘Local Flavor’ art show, potluck

PANAMA CITY – A local organization is giving the community a night to remember with a unique art and culinary event. The Cultural Hub of Northwest Florida will open its gallery doors to the public on Aug.12 for its exhibit, Local Flavor: An Artists Reception and Potluck Event. Community members are invited to explore the new exhibit and permanent collection while participating in a public potluck at The Gallery of Art, 36 W. Beach Drive, from 6-8 p.m. Culture: A lively artistic event in Panama City with walls, street festivals, comedy shows, live music Bay Arts Alliance: ‘Burned’ to launch 3Read News

Diamond case: USM Partners for the Arts announces its 25th anniversary gala

Tue, 08/02/2022 – 09:51 am | By: Ivonne Kawas The creative team that brought you Atlantis, Shangri-La, and Casablanca To celebrate, galas presents a Partners for the Arts Gala – A Diamond Affair its 25th anniversary on September 15, 2022 at 7 p.m. at The Venue in downtown Hattiesburg. Founded in 1997, Partners for the Arts, a community alliance between the Pine Belt Region and the arts programs at the University of Southern Mississippi, has raised more than $1.7 million through donations to enable student access to world-class artists and educational experiences.

The SHU program aims to empower Bridgeport students through the arts

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate Students rehearse a song at the Horizons summer program at Sacred Heart University, in Fairfield, Connecticut on August 2, 2022. The Horizon students will perform a music and dance variety show at SHU’s Community Theater, in Fairfield, for their graduation on Friday. Students rehearse a song at the Horizons summer program at Sacred Heart University, in Fairfield, Connecticut on August 2, 2022. The Horizon students will perform a music and dance variety show at SHU’s Community Theater, in Fairfield, for their graduation on Friday. Liza Powell, of Bridgeport, singsRead News

Arts Guild to Host Rue Gobbée Reception, 2022 Student Creative Arts Award Winners, August 6th

Three works of art by Rue Gobbee, recipient of the City of Sonoma Creative Student Award in 2022. 2022 Student Creative Artist recipient, Rue Gobbée, will be the guest of honor at a reception on August 6 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Arts Guild of Sonoma, located at 140 East Napa Street. His work will also be on display in the newly renovated Arts Guild of Sonoma gallery during a two-week exhibition on August 3 – 14, 2022. Mrs. Gobbée is the winner of the 2022 Student Creative Artist award and will major in Graphic Communications atRead News

Young people from the Worcester area are taking over at the Color the City arts festival

“We’ve always had dreams of making it big and having big, crazy, innovative ideas,” Jayson Dominguez says of his friendship with Worcester Youth Poet Laureate Adael Mejia, whom he first met in kindergarten. The pair began writing and performing together as classmates. at Burncoat High School. “After high school,” says Dominguez, “we finally had the opportunity to physically implement these ideas and actually start working.” One of those “big, crazy and innovative ideas” is the second Color the City art festival, which runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 12 on Worcester Common. The festival has a stage with danceRead News

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 battle system guide: arts, combos and more

Like previous games in the series, the new RPG for Nintendo Switch Xenoblade Chronicles 3 boasts a deep combat system with many moving parts to consider. While the in-game tutorials do a good job of gradually getting used to the basics, analyzing useful lessons over the course of the first few hours of play, there are still many nuances that aren’t as thoroughly explained. If you’re struggling to focus on combat, here’s a guide to help you master the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 battle system.

August 4 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts and Entertainment Source: Music Among The Stars in Vallejo

Like their fellow musicians around the world, two years ago, Leo Cavanagh and Katrina Wreede faced an uncertain future when the COVID lockdowns began. The duo, who sing together as Paper Moon, and play at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum on Saturday afternoon, decided they couldn’t just take a break or walk away from what they had known for most of his life Cavanagh, a longtime Vallejo resident, has made quite a name for himself over the years in the Bay Area and beyond as a stellar jazz guitarist, performing as a soloist and as a member of manyRead News

The Lakewood Arts Festival will be held on August 6 on Detroit Avenue

The 2021 Lakewood Festival of the Arts on Detroit Avenue. (Photo credit Dan Morgan) LAKEWOOD, Ohio — Artists, vendors and residents will once again gather on Detroit Avenue for the free 45th annual Lakewood Festival of the Arts, taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. m. to 6 p.m. m. Saturday (Aug. 6) on the closed lane between Arthur and Belle avenues. “After taking 2021 off, people were really excited to get back together last year to shop for art and listen to live music,” said Lakewood Arts Festival Board Chair Karolyn Isenhart. “There was a time when IRead News

The Sarasota Arts and Cultural Alliance president is retiring in December

Jim Shirley, who has led the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County through transformation for the past 13 years, has announced that he will retire at the end of the year. Shirley was hired in 2009 as the executive director of the Sarasota County Arts Council, an organization that represents arts and cultural organizations and works to improve their work with the public and strengthen support from local governments and state governments. The group changed to its current name in 2010. Arts Newsletter: Sign up to receive the latest news on the Sarasota area arts scene every Monday AidRead News

Horror movie Nanny gets a theatrical release date, premieres on Prime Video

After successfully acquiring the film rights, Amazon Studios has finally set the release date for the upcoming theatrical and streaming debuts of Nikyatu’s acclaimed horror drama Jusu Nanny. The film had its world premiere earlier this year at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Grand Jury Prize. Nanny is scheduled to hit theaters on November 23rd, followed by a Prime Video release on December 16th. Its current release date will pit the film against war drama Devotion and Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans. RELATED: Thirteen Lives Interview: Weir Sukollawat Kanarot & Pattrakorn Tungsupakul Along with the dateRead News

What time will Thirteen Lives air on Prime Video? Release date, storyline and more details about Viggo Mortensen’s survival movie

Amazon Prime Video’s new survival drama, Thirteen Lives, is set to hit the platform on August 5, 2022. Directed by Ron Howard, the film dramatizes the events of the 2018 Tham Luang Cave Rescue, in which heavy rains trapped a young soccer team in a cave in northern Thailand for more than two weeks. The film stars Viggo Mortensen along with Colin Farrell and Joel Edgerton in key roles. Thirteen Lives is scheduled to premiere Friday 5th August 2022 at 12:00 GMT on Amazon Prime Video. The film has a running time of 147 minutes (2 hours 27 minutes). ItRead News

Stream Or Skip: ‘Game Of Spy’ On Prime Video, Campy Spy Thriller Is Like Japan’s ‘Mission: Impossible’

Sometimes you’re just in the mood for pop culture candy, you know what we mean? You want to watch a show that is entertaining, but not one where you have to understand deeper stories or meanings. But even if a show is just mindless fun, it’s better when it’s done right. Does it apply to a new Prime Video series from Japan? GAME OF SPY: STREAM IT OR SKIP IT? Opening shot: A scratchy recording says “The Desus Gate takes effect”, then we see someone standing in front of a lit up wall of weapons, including some ninja stars andRead News