Odds for more sports betting expansion could fade after rapid growth to 38 states
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Sports betting has spread rapidly across U.S. states in the past five years. But the odds for further expansion may be fading as state legislatures prepare to return to work in 2024. A 2018 ruling by …
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By DAVID A. LIEB
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12/27/23
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Tokyo court only holds utility responsible to compensate Fukushima evacuees and reduces damages
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A Tokyo court has held only the operator of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant responsible for paying damages to dozens of evacuees. And the court slashed the amount to half of what …
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By MARI YAMAGUCHI
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12/26/23
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Disney says in lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed government is failing to release public records
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Disney has filed a lawsuit claiming that the oversight government for Walt Disney World, which was taken over by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, has failed to release documents and …
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By MIKE SCHNEIDER
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12/26/23
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Book Review: Ralph Nader profiles corporate leaders he sees as role models in 'The Rebellious CEO'
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Consumer advocate Ralph Nader profiles business leaders he actually likes in “The Rebellious CEO: 12 Leaders Who Did It Right.” The Associated Press' Andrew DeMillo says the book offers an …
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By ANDREW DeMILLO
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12/26/23
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The rapper Ye, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, issues an apology in Hebrew
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The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has a long history of making antisemitic comments and just apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew. In the Tuesday post, he …
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By MARIA SHERMAN
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12/26/23
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Apple seeks a way in court to keep 2 of its best watches on shelves during bitter patent dispute
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Apple is filing an emergency motion asking a court to let it keep selling two of its most popular watches until a final decision on its broader appeal in a patent dispute is decided. In the motion, …
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12/26/23
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Tis the season for giving: A guide for how to give, even a little
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Christmas is over, but giving season for nonprofits is just starting to peak. The end of the calendar year is when nonprofits make appeals far and wide to attract donors. And because of holiday …
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By THALIA BEATY
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12/26/23
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Americans ramped up spending during the holidays despite some financial anxiety and higher costs
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Mastercard SpendingPulse said Tuesday that holiday sales rose this year. The indicator, which tracks all kinds of payments including cash and debit cards, found sales from the beginning of November …
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12/26/23
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Moving Bonus: Get Paid To Relocate To Cheaper Cities
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With inflation pressures biting and flexible remote work options broadening, relocating for affordability makes more sense in post-pandemic America.For those weighing up whether or not to move to a …
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12/26/23
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Paris City Hall plaza draws holiday visitors and migrant families seeking shelter as Olympics nears
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The forecourt of Paris City Hall sparkles with activity this holiday season, including a Christmas market and huge signs advertising the 2024 Olympics. It also hosts dozens of migrant families …
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By NICOLAS GARRIGA
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12/26/23
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HKQAA International Symposium "Sustainable Finance, ESG and Climate Resilience • Hong Kong 2023" Successfully Held
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Promotes Sustainable Finance, Facilitates ESG Ecosystem DevelopmentHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 December 2023 - Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency ("HKQAA") hosted the "Sustainable …
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12/26/23
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Toyota small car maker Daihatsu shuts down Japan factories during probe of bogus safety tests
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Daihatsu, a unit of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp., has shut down production lines at all its four factories in Japan while transport ministry officials investigate improper tests for safety …
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By MARI YAMAGUCHI
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12/26/23
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Death toll rises to 18 in furnace explosion at Chinese-owned nickel plant in Indonesia
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The death toll following the explosion of a smelting furnace at a Chinese-owned nickel plant on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island has risen to 18. Police have ordered the plant to stop operations until …
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By MOHAMMAD TAUFAN
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12/26/23
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Deepening "Belt and Road" Initiatives: Remarkable Global Expansion for DENZA in 2023
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SHENZHEN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 25, 2023--As a luxury new energy brand co-created by BYD, a leader in new energy vehicles, and Mercedes-Benz, the inventor of the gasoline car, DENZA has …
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12/25/23
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Whisky wooing young Chinese away from 'baijiu' as top distillers target a growing market
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A distillery in southwestern China is aiming to tap a growing taste among young Chinese for whisky in place of the traditional “baijiu” liquor used to toast festive occasions. The more than $100 …
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12/25/23
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SDIA Drives Industry Transformation With Smart Displays
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TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 25, 2023--Smart displays serve as an important medium for human-computer interaction applications. Acknowledging this, the Industrial Development Administration …
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12/25/23
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2023 SDIA Award Lauds Taiwan’s Top Smart Display Companies
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TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 25, 2023--To facilitate the development of the emerging display industry, the Industrial Development Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs founded …
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12/25/23
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Shipping firm Maersk says it's preparing for resumption of Red Sea voyages after attacks from Yemen
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Shipping firm Maersk says it is preparing to allow vessels to resume sailing through the Red Sea. It comes at the start of a U.S.-led multinational naval operation to protect shipping from attacks by …
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12/25/23
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China OKs 105 online games in Christmas gesture of support after draft curbs trigger massive losses
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China's authority in charge of press and publications has approved 105 online games, saying it fully supports the industry after newly proposed curbs caused massive losses for major game companies. …
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH
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12/25/23
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, with most markets shut, after Wall St's 8th winning week
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Asian shares are mixed, with most markets in the region closed for the Christmas holiday. On Friday, Wall Street closed its eighth straight winning week with a quiet finish. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% to …
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH
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12/25/23
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