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There were no real surprises in the results of the UK general election on Thursday. As expected, Labour won in a landslide victory, winning 412 seats to the Conservatives’ 121. In contrast, the French parliamentary elections on Sunday were a shock. The far-right Rally National, which came in first in the first round, plummeted to third place with 143 seats, behind the left-wing New Popular Front (181 seats) and President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition (more than 160 seats). No party has yet won an absolute majority in the National Assembly. France may be heading into a period of political paralysis,…

Coinbase Ventures, the investment arm of Coinbase, has invested $1 million into Ampleforth Foundation’s innovative financial asset SPOT. The investment is part of a strategic funding round aimed at advancing this unique fiat coin technology. The evolution of SPOT Developed by Fragments based on the Ampleforth protocol, SPOT represents a significant shift away from traditional stablecoins as it offers a volatility-resistant digital asset by combining the features of commodity-based money and peer-to-peer digital cash, providing an alternative to stablecoins. “SPOT is the culmination of five years of research and development by our team,” Fragment CEO Evan Kuo said, highlighting the…

The aftermath of the fire at Wheel Repair Pros in Green Valley (Photo by Milan Kukarovic) A wheel repair shop reportedly on fire due to fireworks (via Google Maps) An auto wheel repair shop was severely damaged in a fire that broke out over the weekend. Firefighters were called to the Green Valley area around 9:30 p.m. on Friday after several people called 911 reporting a structure fire. Residents who arrived on scene said the building, a detached garage near the Shelton Apartments, was actually home to Wheel Repair Pros, a small business at 2244 Shirlington Road that repairs bent…

Robinhood’s recent AI acquisitions show the company is betting big on further leveraging technology to deliver financial advice to the masses, but many wealth management clients still prefer advice and guidance from investment professionals.The rise of fintech companies such as Robinhood, Webull, and TradeStation made personal finance tools available to the masses, and they have grown in popularity during the pandemic and the ensuing bull market. On July 2, 2024, Robinhood announced the acquisition of Pluto Capital Inc., an AI-powered investment research platform. Robinhood appears to have doubled down on its promise to democratize personal finance by providing retail investors…

Erica Grieg kisses Stampy, a beloved cherry tree that once stood in Washington DC’s Tidal Basin. Editor’s note: Carol Guzzy is an independent photojournalist. She was previously a staff photographer for The Washington Post and The Miami Herald and is a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner. Opinions expressed here are those of the author. Read more opinion On CNN. The sunrise on a recent spring day began with soft pastel colors enveloping the iconic cherry blossom tree, affectionately known as Stumpy, in the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. The beauty was breathtaking, magical and picturesque, and its serenity comforting to the…

Influence in technological innovation MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / July 8, 2024 / Based in the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, Emorejay Software has quickly emerged as a company to watch in the technology industry. The company has built an excellent reputation specializing in web development, mobile application development, and SaaS software development. Emorejay Software is more than just a technology company; it stands out with its cutting-edge technology products that promise to revolutionize the digital landscape.Leveraging advanced technology and innovative methodologies, Emorejay Software is setting new benchmarks in the industry. The company’s focus on delivering superior solutions has kept…

U.S. stocks were choppy on Monday ahead of a key week that could provide important signals on the direction of near-term interest rates.The S&P 500 (^GSPC) was flat, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (^IXIC) rose 0.1% after the indexes hit new all-time highs on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) lost 0.2%, erasing a gain from the previous day.The S&P and Nasdaq are on track to hit new records after Friday’s jobs report suggested the labor market continues to cool, sparking a buying spree in anticipation of a September interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, which about…

Democrats in the House and Senate return to Washington on Monday still deeply conflicted over the fate of Biden’s presidency, asking themselves and each other whether he should remain a front-runner and what that means for them come November.It will be the first time the two chambers have held serious face-to-face discussions since Biden’s shaky performance in a debate at the end of June dashed the hopes of many lawmakers and led some to question whether the president could serve another term.Several lawmakers While some have publicly declared their loyalty to Biden, others have been fretting over Biden’s future over…

As the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Jenny Poon opened a restaurant and witnessed the struggles of navigating all aspects of growing a small business. When she became an entrepreneur herself, she used that experience to create a resource platform to provide city governments with community-building and business-support methodologies.Her company, HUUB, recently won the 2024 CivStart Government Innovation Challenge and Pitchfest, a competition that seeks solutions that enhance communication, streamline processes and foster collaboration between governments, business owners and citizens.In this episode GovTech: In case you missed itJenny speaks with Dustin and Joe about the challenges the pandemic has revealed, her…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles are made using one type of PFAS chemical. Source Photo/Getty Images Lithium-ion batteries are the most common type of battery found in electric vehicles.Scientists have found that they contain PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” found in air, water, snow, soil and sediment.Research calls for better battery technology and recycling to mitigate PFAS contamination. Scientists have discovered a new source of harmful “forever chemical” pollution: the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries found in most electric vehicles.Some lithium-ion battery technologies use PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl) chemicals to make the…