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Government put forth bill making reproductive technology possible in hospitals

News#technology, embryo, news, thalassemia

Government put forth bill making reproductive technology possible in hospitals. Local authorities have created a bill to help parents who are struggling with infertility. The legislation, which governs assisted reproductive technology, will be submitted to the Legislative Assembly soon for consideration. The Executive Council has introduced a bill that allows married couples or couples who have been diagnosed as infertile to use reproductive technology to increase their chances of having children. Pricing and Launch Window for GPD Win 4 Windows Gaming Handhelds Alvis Lo Iek, Director of the Health Bureau, stated at a press conference today that the legislation will…

Dec

02

2022

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Pricing and Launch Window for GPD Win 4 Windows Gaming Handhelds

Newsgaming, GPD Win 4, news, PCs

Pricing and Launch Window for GPD Win 4 Windows Gaming Handhelds. GPD, a Chinese company that makes gaming consoles for global markets, announced the GPD Win 4 Windows Handheld gaming system in September. Although the brand promised that the console would be available for sale by November 31, the date has not yet been set and they are still not available for purchase. GPD, a Chinese company that makes gaming consoles for global markets, announced the GPD Win 4 Windows Handheld gaming system in September. Although the brand promised that the console would be available for sale by November 31,…

Dec

02

2022

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Low inflation is a major concern for the global economy: Rajan, ex-RBI chief

Newseconomy, india, inflation, news, Thailand, US

Low inflation is a major concern for the global economy: Rajan, ex-RBI chief. Raghuram Rajan, an ex-governor of India's central banks, stated that the global economy could return to low inflation and that central bankers who pursue restrictive monetary policies should be aware. Foreign Trusts Pose Headaches for US Transferors and Beneficiaries Rajan, who is now a professor of finance in the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, stated that central banks need to ask themselves whether their policies were flexible enough when inflation moved from low to high. He said Friday at a conference hosted by the Bank…

Dec

02

2022

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Foreign Trusts Pose Headaches for US Transferors and Beneficiaries

Newsforeign trade, revenue code, tax, US

Foreign Trusts Pose Headaches for US Transferors and Beneficiaries Although foreign trusts can provide greater asset protection, they can also create tax problems for US residents, citizens, and entities including corporations and partnerships, according to Jimmy Sexton, Esquire Group's Jimmy Sexton. US clients have been using foreign trusts and foundations as a means of protecting their assets for years. With good reason: foreign asset protection trusts can often offer greater asset protection than domestic asset trusts. Many foreign asset protection trust jurisdictions have firewall provisions that do not recognize foreign judgments and are therefore out of the US court's jurisdiction.…

Dec

02

2022

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The US has designated Pakistani terrorist organizations as terrorist groups

Newscrime, news, Pakistan, terriorism, US

The US has designated Pakistani terrorist organizations as terrorist groups. The United States has added key Pakistani militant organization and al-Qaida branch of the al-Qaida group to its "global terrorists" list. This triggered sanctions against the groups amid an increase in militant violence within this Islamic nation. The State Department's decision on Thursday comes just days after Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (also known as TTP) ended a month-long ceasefire with Pakistan. It then resumed attacks across Pakistan. TTP threatened Pakistani authorities with further attacks. Security was tightened by the Interior Ministry, which issued orders for extra security outside of worship and other…

Dec

01

2022

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Small business urging customers to shop small this holiday season

News#business, cigars, news, restaurant

Small business urging customers to shop small this holiday season. This year, small businesses across the country are encouraging you to shop small and support your local community. Fortville used to be a tiny dot on the map. Now, it’s a town where people are chasing their dreams — and they say your support during the holiday season keeps those dreams alive. “I wouldn't want to be anywhere else, I say. I love having a little shop on Main Street USA,” said Kim Hubert, owner of Red Ranch Shoppes. “It's a small town jumping in behind us and pushing us…

Dec

01

2022

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Dollar falls to a 3-month low against the yen, as Powell warns that Fed will slow down

Newsaustralia, covid, dollar, news, u.s

Dollar falls to a 3-month low against the yen - On Thursday, the dollar fell to a three month low against the yen as traders listened to comments from Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chair, that suggested interest rate hikes could be slowed down "as soon" as December. The dollar-yen exchange rate is very sensitive to long-term U.S yield changes The overnight drop in equities to 3.6% was almost two months long. Powell stated at the Brookings Institution, Washington, that slowing down at this stage is a good option to balance the risk. He also said that inflation control "will require…

Dec

01

2022

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Hopes of a slowing U.S. rate increase helping Gulf stocks to gain

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Hopes of a slowing U.S. rate increase helping Gulf stocks to gain The stock markets in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Qatar began the month on Thursday on a positive note. Both indexes gained to a third session on Thursday after investors put their hopes on a slowdown of U.S. Federal Reserve monetary tightening. Jerome Powell, Fed Chair, said that the U.S. central banks could reduce the pace of interest rate increases "as soon December," but warned that the fight against inflation is far from over. China will take steps to defend its companies following the U.S. telecoms ban The majority…

Dec

01

2022

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China will take steps to defend its companies following the U.S. telecoms ban

News#technology, china, Huawei, Telecom, u.s

China will take steps to defend its companies following the U.S. telecoms ban. China has reacted against the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's ban of new Chinese telecommunications equipment sales. The commerce ministry stated on Thursday that it opposes the ban and pledged to take the necessary steps to protect the rights of domestic companies. Friday's ban by the Biden administration on import or sale of new telecommunications equipment made from China's Huawei Technologies (000063.SZ) was based on national security concerns. Biden urges Congress to stop a potential rail strike. Shu Jueting, spokesperson for China's commerce ministry, stated that China will…

Nov

30

2022

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Why Are Truck Drivers So Angry

Newsaccidents, Driving, Truck Drivers

For someone saddled with such a responsibility and having to take orders and responding to calls while driving, it’s only natural for them to get angry. So, if you ever come across a truck driver, try to be super nice to them because driving a truck can get hard sometimes. They cannot sleep at night because they are performing other duties. Insufficient sleep can cause their eyes to remain red and increase the likelihood of them colliding with other vehicles.(Why Are Truck Drivers So Angry) My friends who drive at night complain that it is difficult to drive. Drivers of…

Nov

30

2022

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Technology partnership aims Kidney disease Treatment

NewsCalifornia, kidney diseases, Nirav Gandhi

Technology partnership aims Kidney disease Treatment. Strive Health and Southern California Kidney Consultants have partnered to improve the outcomes and management of chronic care for Medicare patients with kidney disease. A joint entity was formed by the largest nephrology practice in Orange County, California and a Denver-based technology company to provide better quality and more cost-effective kidney care. Strive Health and Southern California Kidney Consultants (SCKC), have teamed up to create a joint venture that targets Medicare beneficiaries in Southern California. Each partner receives financial benefits, management and governance of risk contracts with Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans.…

Nov

30

2022

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Biden urges Congress to stop a potential rail strike.

Newselection, Joe Biden, Rail strike

Biden urges Congress to stop a potential rail strike. Monday's request by President Joe Biden to Congress for an intervention to stop a rail strike before the next month deadline in the stalled contract negotiations was met with congressional speaker Nancy Pelosi stating that lawmakers would consider legislation this week to implement the agreement the unions reached in September. Biden stated in a statement that a railroad shutdown would "devastate our economy." Many U.S. industries will shut down if freight rail is not available. Pelosi stated in a statement that she was hesitant to skip the standard ratification process of…

Nov

30

2022

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After Rebound, Bond Bulls are $2.8 Trillion More Secure This Month

NewsAmazon, inflation, news, US dollars

After Rebound, Bond Bulls are $2.8 Trillion More Secure This Month In November, global bonds rose to a record $2.8 trillion, as investors believed central banks were able to control inflation. However, it is not clear how long this party will last. The market value for investment-grade corporate and government debt securities has risen to $59.2 trillion, from $56.4 trillion at October's end. This is the largest monthly increase in a Bloomberg Index since 1990. After US inflation fell more than anticipated, the Federal Reserve signaled a slowdown in aggressive rate increases and buoying sentiment, the gauge rebounded. Omar Slim, an Omar…

Nov

30

2022

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FRA identifies priority Projects for Northeast Corridor Upgrade

NewsFederal Railroad Administration, Federal-State Partnership, infrastructure, The NEC Project

FRA identifies priority Projects for Northeast Corridor Upgrade. The United States Federal Government can provide funding up to $US 24bn. The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), has published a list listing priority projects. This funding will be up to $US24bn. It is being used to improve intercity passenger rail service along the Northeast Corridor (NEC), between Washington, DC and New York City. The NEC Project Inventory's first edition includes 68 projects, divided into 15 major backlog and 53 capital renewal, station and improvement projects. FRA claims the projects will reverse decades-long underinvestment of the country's infrastructure. They will replace and…

Nov

30

2022

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HCM City is developing seaport infrastructure

NewsCan Gio, HCM City, infrastructure, international transshipment

HCM City is developing seaport infrastructure The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee just released a decision regarding the implementation plan for the development of the seaport infrastructure system in the southern metropolis. The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee just released a decision regarding the implementation plan for the development of the seaport infrastructure system in the southern metropolis. Why the Course Industry is Broken The municipal seaport and other Group 4 ports in Vietnam are expected to see their goods and passengers throughputs reach 461-540m tones and 1.7-1.8million respectively by 2030. The average annual growth rate of passenger…

Nov

28

2022

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Sunday’s screening of 2.56 million passengers by air in the United States was the highest since 2019.

Newsairlines, COVID-19 pandemic, Transportation Security Administration, u.s

Sunday's screening of 2.56 million passengers by air in the United States was the highest since 2019. The U.S. According to the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 2.56 million passengers were screened on Sunday. This was the highest screening since December 2019, and the busiest day of the COVID-19 pandemic. WhatsApp users can soon share contact cards on Windows Beta However, the number of viewers was lower than the 2.88million that were screened the same day in 2019, at the end the busy U.S. Thanksgiving travel season. The cancellations reported by U.S. airlines were very low during the holiday travel period.…

Nov

28

2022

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WhatsApp users can soon share contact cards on Windows Beta

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WhatsApp users can soon share contact cards on Windows Beta. WhatsApp is continually improving the user experience by releasing a few new features. The messaging app released contact card sharing in the Windows beta update. WABetaInfo claims that users will be able to share contact cards within the chat share sheet. WABetaInfo stated that the entry point "Contacts", if enabled by the user's WhatsApp account, will be available. Furthermore. The recipient can add the contact card to their address book by sharing it with someone else. A Florida man is facing a judge after he was fatally attacked with a…

Nov

28

2022

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A Florida man is facing a judge after he was fatally attacked with a face-biter

Newscrime, divorcee, florida, law professor, news

A Florida man is facing a judge after he was fatally attacked with a face-biter. Monday was the start of a trial for a former college student that randomly killed a couple in Florida six years ago, and then chewed on one of the victims' faces. Circuit Judge Sherwood Bauer will decide if Austin Harrouff (25), is sent to prison or to a mental institution for the rest of their life. After pleading not guilty to two counts first-degree murder, Harrouff waived his right to a jury trial and pleaded not guilty by reason for insanity, Harrouff was convicted of…

Nov

28

2022

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Goats can help save Bay Area communities from wildfires

Newsecosystems, news, wildfires

Goats can help save Bay Area communities from wildfires September 2020 was a dark shade of blood-red. For weeks, the air was toxic enough to not be able to breathe. The combination of record-high temperatures, dry vegetation accumulation and high temperatures caused the Bay Area's skies to turn red. Many Bay Area towns and cities, including Santa Rosa, San Rafael and Saratoga, are located in wildland urban interfaces, and intermixes. These intermixes and interfaces are cities that are nestled in ecosystems with flammable plants, making them particularly vulnerable to fire damage. We both hail from Palo Alto-Orinda wildland-urban interfaces. We're…

Nov

28

2022

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