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Not all of the far right is happy with Trump's VP pick

Daily Kos 

Donald Trump announced Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice presidential pick on Monday. And while many on the right lauded the choice, not everyone in the land of MAGA is as enthusiastic about Vance—and it’s not because the Ohio senator said Trump was “unfit for our nation’s highest office” and called him “America’s Hitler.”

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How To Be Brave In Your Relationship

Thought Catalog 

Throughout childhood we are introduced to the term “bravery” by means of knights in shining armor, fighting and defeating mythical beasts, and saving the day. However, life is far from these fairytales. Today, bravery is speaking your mind.

Arkansas is sued for rejecting petitions on an abortion-rights ballot measure

«Star Tribune» (startribune.com) 

Arkansas is being sued for rejecting petitions in favor of a proposed ballot measure to scale back the state's abortion ban, with supporters asking the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to order officials to start counting more than 100,000 signatures from people who back amending the constitution.

IN PHOTOS: Storm Damage in Rome After Radar-Confirmed Tornado in Area - WKTV

Google.com 

  1. IN PHOTOS: Storm Damage in Rome After Radar-Confirmed Tornado in Area  WKTV
  2. See 62 photos of the aftermath of severe weather that ripped through Rome July 16, 2024  Rome Sentinel
  3. At least four tornadoes confirmed in New York  WPTZ
  4. Central NY city, hammered by storm, ‘looks like a war zone’ (Good Morning CNY for July 17)  syracuse.com

A new low in online scams

BangkokPost.com 

According to the Australia's Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), scammers are now targeting scam victims with fake offers to help them recover from scams. The con is to use information from those scammed in the past and approach these people with an offer to recover the funds they have lost for, of course, an up-front fee.

Alternative investments will cost Gen Zs dearly

BangkokPost.com 

Younger investors are thinking about their investment portfolios all wrong, and it's not entirely their fault. Ultimately, it's up to them to recognise where the best long-term returns lie before too much precious time is wasted.

Swarovski celebrates 65 years of Good Luck Trolls

BangkokPost.com 

Swarovski has launched the delightful collection Good Luck Trolls x Swarovski to brighten up everyday life and celebrate the 65th anniversary of the beloved cartoon characters.

Alliance Française hosts sports day for kids

BangkokPost.com 

Children aged five to 10 are invited to join "Games For Kids: A Sports Day For Children", which will take place at Alliance Française Bangkok, Witthayu Road, on Saturday from 9am to 1pm.

AI in the spotlight

BangkokPost.com 

In today's digital age, artificial intelligence has become increasingly integrated into people's daily lives, from movie recommendations on streaming platforms to virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa and semi-autonomous technology in Tesla vehicles. As a result, the misuse of AI is becoming an issue of concern.

NIA mulls B1bn private equity trust

BangkokPost.com 

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) will consider establishing a private equity trust of 1 billion baht to unlock opportunities for startup growth in the global market and to boost working capital for innovation-based enterprises (IBEs).

HSBC targets SME financial solutions

BangkokPost.com 

HSBC Thailand sees significant opportunities in sustainable supply chain financial services in the Thai market, noting that financial solutions would give local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) improved access to funding sources.

Cabinet okays B100bn soft loan aimed at SMEs

BangkokPost.com 

The cabinet has approved a 100-billion-baht soft loan to be provided to financial institutions for relending to their customers, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

New partnership to boost future food

BangkokPost.com 

The Commerce Ministry and private sector are joining forces to develop the future food industry to add value to agricultural products, aiming to introduce a new growth engine to the Thai economy.

$15B Claim for Keystone XL Rejected

Oilprice.com 

TC Energy's bid for a $15 billion payout over the canceled Keystone XL pipeline project has hit a wall. A trade tribunal has dismissed the company's claim, marking a significant setback for the Canadian energy giant. The decision came after a lengthy legal battle that began when President Joe Biden revoked the project's permit on his first day in office—as promised—halting construction and sparking TC Energy's compensation demand under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The tribunal... Читать дальше...

Why Everyone Wants a Piece of Ghana's Nuclear Energy Sector

Oilprice.com 

Global superpowers are circling as Ghana prepares to build its first nuclear power plant. The small nation is poised for a major uptick in electricity demand over the next few years, and has grand plans to become a net exporter of energy to other nations within the African continent. Ghana plans for nuclear energy to play a significant role in achieving those targets.  At this year’s COP28 United Nations climate conferences, the West African country joined a multinational pledge to triple current... Читать дальше...