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Heavy rains that continued for several hours on Wednesday caused severe flooding, inundating many residential areas and restricting vehicular movement on major roads in many parts of Lagos State. Floodwaters submerged houses in the Ibeju-Lekki area of ​​the state and destroyed a two-storey building in the Mushin area of ​​the state, affecting thousands of residents and preventing some pupils from attending school in some parts of the state. The Lagos state government said the rains lasted for nine hours. Videos showed commuters being submerged in floodwaters, with some miscreants building makeshift bridges to extort money from commuters, charging 100 naira…

It’s not a huge secret that Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is having a big season. If things don’t go his way, such as beating Michigan and coming close to winning the national championship (and by close, I mean he’d have to coach in the Finals), he may be looking for a new job if he doesn’t accomplish both goals.Ryan Day is entering his sixth season as the Buckeyes’ head coach, but many Ohio State fans aren’t sure how to feel about him. In his five years walking the sidelines in Columbus, he’s appeared in the College Football Playoff…

With calls for him to drop out of the race, President Biden faces two challenges: He must demonstrate to the public the physical and mental strength he so obviously lacked in the Atlanta debate, and he must show anxious Democrats he has a realistic path to victory.In the week since his disastrous debate defeat, he has accomplished neither. In fact, he has regressed.On Wednesday evening, Biden and Vice President Harris met with Democratic governors to listen and express their commitment. One attendee described the meeting as candid and productive, but added that it “should have happened last Friday,” the day…

Overall, the UK election campaign has not been a major focus for investors.The pound has remained in a relatively narrow range and is trading at its highest level against the euro in more than two years. British government bonds have also remained broadly unchanged, suggesting there is little risk premium associated with the change in government. This may be because Labour has consistently held leads of around 20 points in the polls, with the latest YouGov poll suggesting it is on track to win its biggest majority since the passing of the Reform Act in 1832.Labour has portrayed itself as…

Overall, the UK election campaign has not been a major focus for investors.The pound has remained in a relatively narrow range and is trading at its highest level against the euro in more than two years. British government bonds have also remained broadly unchanged, suggesting there is little risk premium associated with the change in government. This may be because Labour has consistently held leads of around 20 points in the polls, with the latest YouGov poll suggesting it is on track to win its biggest majority since the passing of the Reform Act in 1832.Labour has portrayed itself as…

The Nikkei average closed at 332.89 points on Thursday, while the Topix index rose 26.29 points to surpass its all-time high of 35 years ago in 1989, as the U.S. dollar fell to the low 161 yen range this week. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI Financial experts say despite perceived economic problems in Japan, the government is “much more focused and much more aggressive in tackling the issues” than seen in the past 40 years. File Photo: Mori Keizo/UPI July 4th (UPI) — Amid a continued weakening yen, Japan’s two stock indexes closed at all-time highs on Thursday, surpassing their…

TORONTO, July 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian General Investments, Limited (CGI) (TSX: CGI) (LSE: CGI) reported, on an unaudited basis, a net asset value (NAV) per share of $62.50 as at June 30, 2024, and year-to-date and trailing twelve month NAV returns after dividends reinvested of 13.3% and 14.2%, respectively. This compares to returns of 6.1% and 12.1% for the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index on a total return basis for the same period. The Company employs a leverage strategy through bank borrowings with the objective of enhancing returns to common shareholders. As of June 30, 2024, leverage represents 13.4%…

A research team led by McGill University has developed the first real-time, on-site technology that can detect and distinguish nanoplastics from all other particles in water – the equivalent of being able to find a needle in a haystack within milliseconds. Microplastic pieces are between 1 micrometer and 5 millimeters in size – about the size of a grain of rice. Nanoplastics are much smaller – 1 nanometer is just 0.000001 millimeters. By comparison, the width of a human hair is around 80,000 to 100,000 nanometers. “This technology has the potential to revolutionize how we monitor and manage plastic pollution,…

Canadian General Investments LimitedTORONTO, July 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian General Investments, Limited (CGI) (TSX: CGI) (LSE: CGI) reported, on an unaudited basis, a net asset value (NAV) per share of $62.50 as at June 30, 2024, and year-to-date and trailing twelve month NAV returns after dividends reinvested of 13.3% and 14.2%, respectively. This compares to returns of 6.1% and 12.1% for the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index on a total return basis for the same period.The Company employs a leverage strategy through bank borrowings with the objective of enhancing returns to common shareholders. As of June 30, 2024, leverage…

Transformation is underway in the vibrant Hollywood district. Street vendors that were once solely selling food and souvenirs have unexpectedly transitioned into small business territory, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability of the local economy. But this change has not come without challenges. These vendors must navigate an unpredictable regulatory environment and uncertain market trends as they move into a new phase of their commercial lives.An unconventional path to entrepreneurshipHollywood’s street vendors are a fascinating case study in unconventional entrepreneurship. Their business model has long revolved around selling food and souvenirs to the bustling crowds at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.…