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The conventional wisdom is that the vice president doesn’t really matter in elections because voters choose based on the top candidate, and because there are few practical duties assigned to the vice president. But Joe Biden’s choice of Kamala D. Harris for the 2020 presidential election is likely to be a big deal now that he may be forced to withdraw from the presidential race following his disastrous performance in the debates. Former President Donald Trump’s choice of running mate, which he will soon announce, will be just as significant.As much as I hate to say it, Trump is the…

Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slott, insists he is focused on developing the club’s inherited talent rather than on transfers.The Dutchman is excited about the squad left behind by manager Jurgen Klopp and believes they have great potential to improve on last season’s third-placed finish.Asked about new signings after a quiet start to the transfer window at Liverpool, Slott said: “I don’t have any specific figures. We’ve obviously inherited a good squad. We had already replaced some players last year.”“From the way I look at football, I know from the Euros how important it is to train with the team for…

The U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June.Saks Fifth Avenue’s parent company, HBC, announced it would acquire Neiman Marcus Group for $2.65 billion.Some wealthy Democratic donors have said they will withhold donations unless President Joe Biden drops out of the presidential race.Here are five important things investors should know before starting the trading day.The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Index each hit new all-time highs on Wednesday, closing at all-time highs. (Markets were closed on Thursday for Independence Day.) The composite index rose 0.51%, while the tech-heavy index gained 0.88%, led by large technology companies such as Tesla and Nvidia.…

As the UK votes in its general election, Chancellor Rishi Sunak is trending on Google Trends, alongside Conservative leader Keir Starmer and the Labour Party. British Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak stressed that the outcome of the vote “will determine the future of our country.” He added that there were hours to prevent a “Labour supermajority.” (AP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} British politics is dominated by the Conservative and Labour parties, who have been in power for 14 years and have had five prime ministers in that time. Your wishes helped India win. Take a look back…

U.S. stock futures hovered near record highs on Friday as Wall Street returned from the holiday ahead of a key monthly jobs report that will influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut calculations.S&P 500 futures (ES=F) were little changed after closing at a record high during shortened trading hours on Wednesday and a trading break on Thursday for the Independence Day holiday. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) were also flat, while tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ=F) rose 0.1%.Investors are wary of a weakening labor market and are preparing for the release of the June jobs report at 8:30 a.m.…

The Emirati dignitary met with the head of SoftBank on Thursday as the Japanese company reportedly looks to invest at the intersection of energy and artificial intelligence. Dr Sultan Al Jaber, who is cabinet minister of industry and advanced technology as well as CEO of national oil company ADNOC and chairman of alternative energy company Masdar, met with SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son in Tokyo. According to an Instagram post by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, the two “discussed trends in the energy, industry and advanced technology sectors and stressed the importance of increasing strategic investments in these areas…

A group of Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary deputies has proposed an amendment to the Law on Protection of Entrepreneurs’ Rights, which would add the phrase “women’s entrepreneurship.” The amendment notes that while women make up half of Kyrgyzstan’s population, they contribute much less to the economy. Citing IMF data, the amendment’s authors say that women’s entrepreneurship can contribute up to 27% to the country’s GDP. “Experience shows that income levels of SMEs do not exceed the officially established minimum living standard and unfortunately do not leave additional funds for further business development. Data also shows that women entrepreneurs, who have easier access…

President Joe Biden is scheduled to give his first television interview since the presidential debate, but some are calling for him to step down as the Democratic presidential nominee.ABC News confirmed Wednesday that Biden will be interviewed by “Good Morning America” ​​and “This Week” host George Stephanopoulos.Biden has come under fire and pressure from Democrats following his recent disastrous performance in a debate with former President Donald Trump. While his campaign had previously blamed his husky voice on a cold, Biden on Tuesday blamed his poor onstage performance on jet lag from a recent trip abroad.Here’s how to watch Biden’s…

Editor’s note: This is the mid-month version of a monthly column that highlights five interesting deals each month that may have flown under your radar. See the June entries here. It’s been a busy six months so it’s no wonder you missed out on some interesting startups raising funding. Don’t worry, we’ve got a few that caught our eye. Make it rain One thing humans have yet to figure out is how to control Mother Nature. Still, one El Segundo, California-based startup is trying its hand at rain. In May, Rainmaker Technology raised a $6.3 million seed round from a…

OTC MarketNEW YORK, July 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the operator of regulated marketplaces trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced that Sovereign Metals Limited (ASX: SVM; AIM: SVML; OTCQX: SVMLF), a future critical minerals supplier, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Sovereign Metals Limited has been upgraded from the Pink® Market to the OTCQX.Sovereign Metals Limited will begin trading today on the OTCQX under the symbol “SVMLF.” U.S. investors can view the company’s latest financial disclosures and real-time Level 2 quotes at www.otcmarkets.com.Upgrading to the OTCQX market is an…