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Council of Europe – Alain Berset elected Secretary General of the Council of Europe (25 Jun. 2024)

Diplomatie.gouv.fr (en) 

France warmly congratulates Alain Berset on his election as Secretary General of the Council of Europe following the vote by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on June 25. The Council of Europe, the oldest European intergovernmental organization, plays a crucial role in defending and promoting the rule of law and human rights in its 46 member states. The regulations it develops, including the Istanbul Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and (…)

Igniting The Power of Influence: Investing For Tomorrow

Forbes.com 

Igniting The Power of Influence: Investing For Tomorrow with moderator: Moira Forbes, President and Publisher, ForbesWomen and EVP, Forbes and panelists: Igor Tulchinsky, Founder, Chairman & CEO, WorldQuant, Erin Harkless Moore, Managing Director of Investments, Pivotal Ventures, Bing Chen, Cofounder & CEO, Gold House and Michael Anders, Founder, ICONIQ Capital.

Construction accident causes power outage in Albany

News10.com 

National Grid and Albany Police responded to a power outage in the area of Erie Boulevard and North Lawrence Street. Albany Police say the call came in around 9:15 Thursday morning.

These streets could get 20 MPH speed limit first thanks to Sammy’s Law: DOT

Pix11.com 

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – After the passage of Sammy's Law, the Department of Transportation released its initial list of streets that could see their speed limits reduced to 20 miles per hour. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed off on Sammy’s Law in April, which allows New York City to lower its speed limit to 20 [...]

OpenAI Unveils Content Deal With Time Magazine

PYMNTS.com 

OpenAI and Time announced a multi-year content partnership. The tie-up will give OpenAI access to Time’s current and past content from its 101-year-old archive, allowing the tech firm to cite the publication as a source of information in response to user queries on ChatGPT, according to a Thursday (June 27) news release. “The new partnership […]

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President’s address says Emergency was an attack on Constitution

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

In her first President's Address of NDA 3.0, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized her commitment to an impartial probe and strict punishment for those involved in the recent paper leaks in the NEET and UGC-NET examinations. She also referred to the 1975 national emergency as an attack on the Constitution and a "dark chapter." Murmu emphasized the need for transparency and probity in competitive examinations and government recruitment processes.

Sports can push our young out of torpor

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Physical activity regimes are usually conducted sporadically, if at all. Increasingly for our young, it's on par with 'Eat your greens', something that gets little traction outside adult surveillance. Instead, why not approach the problem through the more seductive means of competitive sports? India is showing its sporting prowess beyond cricket, throwing up role models for youngsters to emulate.

Nvidia Insiders Have Sold $852 Million Worth of NVDA Stock This Year

InvestorPlace 

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Nvidia insiders are approaching $1 billion of insider sales this year, although the sales aren't what they appear on the surface level.

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A new agenda for great power status

Business Standard 

India needs to recalibrate its economic approach, focusing on trade, manufacturing, and the informal economy

Piramal Natural, 2 others exit Archean Chemical Industries, sell 10% stake

Business Standard 

Piramal Natural Resources and two other entities on Thursday exited Archean Chemical Industries by selling their entire 10 per cent shareholding for Rs 822 crore through open market transactions. India Resurgence Fund - Scheme 1 & 2, affiliates of India Resurgence Fund (IndiaRF), sold shares of the speciality marine chemical manufacturer Archean Chemical Industries through separate bulk deals on the BSE. India Resurgence Fund is an India-focused distressed investment platform, sponsored by Piramal Enterprises Ltd and Bain Capital Credit. Читать дальше...

Georgia appeals court says woman who argues mental illness caused crash can use insanity defense

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

A Georgia appeals court has ruled a woman who was suffering from a psychotic break stemming from mental illness when she caused a fatal car crash can use an insanity defense at trial. That Michelle Wierson caused the wreck was not in dispute. But her lawyers said her mental state at the time absolves her of liability under Georgia law. Prosecutors wanted the court to bar Wierson from using an insanity defense. But if that defense was allowed, they wanted to introduce evidence they say shows she wasn’t taking all of her medication. Читать дальше...