California's New Law: Turning Parking Lots into Affordable Housing 　　Introduction　　In an effort to combat the ongoing homeless crisis, California has enacted a new law that allows religious institutions and nonprofit colleges to convert their parking lots and other properties into low-income housing. 　　The Law's Provisions　　The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, rezones land owned by religious institutions and nonprofit colleges...

The growth in revenues largely came from its existing merchants and payment processing stack Wibmo, as new merchant signups continued to be paused for the Indian entity after a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) order.

　　Former Citibank Analyst's Unfair Dismissal Claim Rejected 　　Employee Lied About Food Expenses　　A former Citibank analyst, Szabolcs Fekete, has lost his claim of unfair dismissal after a tribunal discovered he had lied about buying food for his partner and charging it to his employer. 　　Fekete, who was a senior analyst, claimed he had been both wrongfully and unfairly dismissed by Citibank....

Six persons, including a 47-year-old woman, were injured in the incident. All of them were admitted to the nearby Shatabdi Hospital. They are being treated at the Out-patient Department (OPD) of the hospital and their condition is stable.

02:29 PM EDT, 07/15/2024 (MT Newswires) -- US benchmark equity were higher after midday Monday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said policymakers won't wait for inflation to fall to 2% before reducing interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.5% at 40,186 intraday, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.3% each to 5,630.4 and...

01:27 PM EDT, 07/15/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Energy stocks were higher Monday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 1.3% and the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) up 2%. The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector index climbed 3.7%, while the Dow Jones US Utilities index was falling 1.7%. Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil was declining 0.3% to $81.94...

02:00 PM EDT, 07/15/2024 (MT Newswires) -- US equity indexes rose Monday, with financials and energy helping the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit new highs as both Donald Trump and President Joe Biden urged unity after a failed assassination attempt on Trump. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to 5,638.8 after posting an intraday record of 5,666.9....

01:59 PM EDT, 07/15/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Gold edged higher midafternoon on Monday, climbing to to a nine-week high as the dollar rose and treasury yields were mixed following the weekend assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. Gold for August delivery was last seen up US$6.80 to US$2,427.50 per ounce, the highest since May 21. No consensus has...

HANNOVER, Germany, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (Zoomlion or the Company; 1157.HK) has made the global debut of its embodied intelligence operating system, Robot Ops, at Hannover Messe 2026, taking place from April 20 to 24. At the event, Zoomlion is showcasing the robot operating system for industrial applications, along with its...

PUNE, India, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced it has been named the 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year in the Services & Industry Solutions: Manufacturing category. This recognition highlights Tech Mahindra's strength in delivering industry-specific solutions that move beyond pilots to...

TAINAN, Taiwan, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. ( HIMX ) (“Himax” or “Company”), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, today announced the unveiling of its latest advancements in high-contrast miniature LCoS microdisplay technology at Display Week 2026, featuring significantly enhanced contrast performance, improved optical efficiency, and advanced system-level innovations...

UC Berkeley engagement underscores long-term investment in autonomous systems, engineering depth and intelligent vehicle development BERKELEY, Calif., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dreame Nebula NEXT Auto has deepened its engagement with leading academic institutions, including the University of California, Berkeley, as it accelerates development of AI-defined vehicles and next-generation autonomous systems. The collaboration signals a long-term commitment to advancing core...

On Tuesday, the Gehlot government invited bids for both projects to build the dams within the next four years. The chief minister had announced both projects in last year’s budget.

A fire that broke out at the waste treatment plant in Kochi on March 2, 2023, continues to spread toxic fumes even after 11 days of the incident. The Kerala government has said that 95 percent of the fire has been extinguished, but the smoke from the landfill has not entirely subsided. 

The probe pertains to Dapoli resort, which is allegedly illegal. The former minister and Shiv Sena (Uddhav) leader, Anil Parab, allegedly wangled a permit to use land meant for agricultural use. The ED had started the investigation under the the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after a complaint from the Environment Ministry.

Activists have contended that words like "ecotourism facilities" and "any other purposes" are too vague and may pave the way for widespread exploitation and misuse.

Th Suzlon wind turbines received the RLMM (Revised List of Models & Manufacturers) listing from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, marking an important milestone for the successful commercialisation of the product. Shares of Suzlon Energy Ltd ended at ₹40.49, up by ₹1.85, or 4.79%, on the BSE.

Fast fashion retailer H&M is all set to sell second-hand clothes at its Regent Street flagship store in UK from October — offering items that are 'ready to be loved again.' Zara also recently launched its online second-hand service in France, having trialled it in Britain since November last year. But are these 'green initiatives' for real, or just some more greenwashing? CNBC TV18 gives a macro view.

For the last several years, Starbucks has been testing different kinds of plastics. In 2019, the company went to a straw less lid, eliminating a good amount of plastic. By the end of 2023, the goal is to reduce by 15 percent the amount of material in each cup.

Projected to generate 482 million units in its inaugural year post-commissioning, the cumulative energy generation over a 25-year span is anticipated to reach 12,050 million units. Shares of SJVN Ltd ended at ₹75.17, down by ₹0.50, or 0.66%, on the BSE.

After a tough week exacerbated by Mt. Goxs update and the German governments Bitcoin dump, the crypto market saw a brief respite. Chainlink (LINK), for one, gained more than 4% over the 24 hours after dealing with heightened bearish pressure. Backing this trend are certain whales who have ramped up their LINK stash. LINK Whales Add $77M According to popular...

TL;DR Bonk Inus price surged 25%, making it the fifth-largest meme coin with a market cap over $1.7 billion. Despite gains, traders are warned about the volatility of meme coins and advised to invest cautiously. BONK Leads the Pack The meme coin realm is back on the green track today (July 9), with its market capitalization rising by 8% and...

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TL;DR The cryptocurrency market rebounded with XRPs price spiking 13% to over $0.44. Analysts predict future gains, with targets set at $17 and $9.50. XRPs daily transactions surpassed 2.3 million, indicating rising adoption and increased trading volume, which could boost investor sentiment and prices. XRPs Top Target The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant decline at the end of last week...