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Smriti Irani The Politician Says, “Nothing Can Make Me Nervous”
MUMBAI (IANS)- Actress and politician Smriti Irani, set to return to her iconic role as Tulsi Virani in the reboot of ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’, expresses strong confidence about her re-entry into television. Irani asserted that being a...

Effective Strategies for Managing Suppliers to Boost Your Business Success
Effectively managing suppliers is essential for achieving optimal performance in your organization. It involves setting strategic objectives and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with your business goals. A centralized...
Ford's Michigan EV battery plant backed by tax credits after political reboot
(TestMiles) - After months of political back-and-forth, Ford’s $3B battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, is officially back on track to receive critical federal tax incentives despite ties to Chinese tech. It was almost dead in the water. Ford’s...

Keir Starmer accused of surrendering British veterans of the Troubles to face legal persecution from group of 'politically motivated lawyers'
By JASON GROVES POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 18:07 EDT, 9 July 2025 | Updated: 18:51 EDT, 9 July 2025 Keir Starmer was accused of surrendering British veterans of the Troubles to ‘politically motivated lawyers who are trying to rewrite history with...

PHL businesses must build expertise to prepare for agentic AI era, Microsoft says
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter PHILIPPINE BUSINESSES looking to adopt agentic artificial intelligence (AI) must put an emphasis on agent training to guard against biases and ensure responsible data use, Microsoft Philippines said. “The agents...

Top economist warns US faces Zambia-style debt crisis thanks to Trump budget
A former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers says Republicans and President Donald Trump have set the nation up for the kind of snag that plagues developing and low-revenue nations like Tunisia and Egypt. Jared Bernstein, a distinguished...
OBR sounds alarm over ‘vulnerable’ British economy
Rachel Reeves is under pressure to reduce UK debt through tax rises or spending cuts - Dan Kitwood/Getty Britain’s economy is “increasingly vulnerable”, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has warned, as Rachel Reeves prepares to mount...
Science Austin American-Statesman When is the next full moon? Best time to view the buck moon from Texas in July 2025
One of the lowest-hanging full moons of the year will rise this week in the sign of Capricorn. This creates an interesting moon rise, where it will appear low in the sky, giving it an unnaturally large appearance known as the moon illusion....

State says Varian must test homes, businesses, streams
BEVERLY — A state report on the former Varian site said the company must conduct more extensive testing of nearby homes, businesses and streams to ensure that toxic chemicals are not getting inside buildings and into the surrounding neighborhoods....

Fidelity Bank to boost Ghana-China business ties, 24-hour economy
Fidelity Bank Ghana has reiterated its deep commitment to fostering economic growth by bridging local ambition with international partnerships. Speaking at the 2025 Ghana-China Business Summit, held under the theme ‘Synergizing Opportunities:...

Federal Ministers, ambassadors, business leaders portray annual ‘CEO Forum’ as significant for economic diplomacy
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP):Federal Ministers, ambassadors and business leaders have portrayed the holding of the annual “CEO Forum’ organised by CEO Club Pakistan as important for economic diplomacy in Pakistan and trade dialogue...

UCO receives $10M investment for Forensic Science
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Erick Harris, R-Edmond, is praising the $10 million appropriation to expand the University of Central Oklahoma’s Forensic Science Institute. The funding is included in House Bill 2766, the Fiscal Year 2026 general...

Wisconsin businessman and Navy SEAL Bill Berrien launches Republican campaign for governor
Veteran and businessman Bill Berrien has launched a Republican campaign for governor, aligning himself with President Donald Trump and castigating Gov. Tony Evers. In an ad posted online early Wednesday, Berrien, who owns the New Berlin-based...

Roundup: BoE warns of global economic risks amid U.S. tariff hikes
LONDON, July 9 (Xinhua) -- The Bank of England (BoE) warned Wednesday that the global economy faces rising downside risks, citing escalating U.S. tariffs. In its latest Financial Stability Report, Britain's central bank highlighted that tariff...

Lagos open for business, investors — Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, emphasised that the state is open for business and ready to partner with investors, multinationals, development agencies, foundations, and innovation hubs. He assured that from green energy...

2016 Russia-Trump Intel Assessment Marred by Political Pressures and Discredited Information: CIA Report
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: 2016 Russia-Trump Intel Assessment Marred by Political Pressures and Discredited Information: CIA Report The report urged that future assessments avoid political pressures, allow sufficient...

Proposed changes to environmental rules under Braun's order unlikely to have much impact
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has identified 10 rules it plans to change or get rid of all together. This comes as a result of Gov. Mike Braun’s executive order to find efficiencies in state environmental rules. Among other...

IMF’s 3.4% forecast undervalues Nigeria’s economy — TMSG
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has disagreed with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest economic growth forecast for Nigeria, arguing that the projection does not accurately reflect the country’s potential. In a joint statement...

IMCD opens new Life Science Laboratory hub in Shanghai
IMCD Group, a specialist in the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, announces the official opening of its newly reorganised and expanded Life Science Laboratory hub in Shanghai. This investment highlights IMCD’s...

Survival Disparities Increase for Cancer Patients Without Health Insurance
In a new study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers found that the introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) following FDA approval was associated with a widening survival disparity between people without health...