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The Democratic Party now faces an existential crisis, but it can turn it into a historic opportunity. Despite decades of accomplishments, presidential candidate Joe Biden is clearly no longer fit to run for president. There can be no manipulation of information that will make voters forget what they saw with their own eyes: that with Biden as the leading candidate, Donald Trump will likely return to the presidency in November’s election, and that an authoritarian MAGA regime is trying to destroy our democratic institutions.But there is a bold choice that will enthuse the country, a path that will strengthen our…

BMW recalls over 390,000 vehicles over airbag inflator issueWASHINGTON (AP) — BMW North America is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the United States because of the risk of airbag inflators exploding. Authorities said Tuesday that the original steering wheels may have been replaced with sport or M sport steering wheels equipped with Takata inflators. If the inflators explode, sharp metal pieces could strike the driver or other passengers, causing serious injury or death. BMW has not received any reports of accidents or injuries in the United States that could be related to the issue, according to its latest reports.Gypsy…

Istanbul Global markets remained mixed after the US Federal Reserve Chairman said data for the first quarter of the year did not yet inspire confidence.”The latest inflation data again showed a modest improvement. Further, better data will strengthen our confidence that inflation is sustainably heading toward 2 percent,” Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said in a monetary policy report to the U.S. Senate on Monday.In the U.S. market on Monday, the Nasdaq index rose 0.14%, the S&P 500 rose 0.07%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.16%.”Based on our latest assessment of inflation, it is appropriate to ease the intensity…

Hiring your first employee at a startup is like laying the cornerstone of a grand building. In the dynamic world of tech startups, your first employee brings a special combination of skills and qualities that make them stand out from employees at larger, more established companies. Understanding what these skills are, how a startup environment differs from a large company, and what motivates people to choose to work at a startup can help you understand this exciting, fast-paced ecosystem. Must-have skills and qualities for startup employees Startup employees are often the jack-of-all-trades in the tech industry: versatile, adaptable, and ready…

Photo: Richard Baker/Photo via Getty Images I’ve been more optimistic than ever since the election. Thursday the 4th of July was an extraordinary moment in British political history: a landslide victory for Labour, the Conservative Party’s worst ever election defeat, and the Liberal Democrats’ best parliamentary performance. But more than anything, this general election reminded me how proud we should be of our politics, and how lucky we are to live in a country where the transfer of power is carried out calmly, respectfully and with dignity. Our MPs are, by and large, good people. And we don’t talk about…

Boston, July 10, 2024 Manulife Investment Management (Manulife IM) announced today that it has closed commitments of approximately $810 million to Manulife Private Equity Partners II, LP (the Fund). The Fund is the second private equity fund of funds raised by Manulife IM as part of Manulife IM’s ongoing commitment to provide specialized solutions to investors seeking to expand exposure to investment opportunities in the growing private equity market. The Fund is comprised of an existing portfolio selected in partnership with AlpInvest, a subsidiary of global investment firm AlpInvest. Carlisle (NASDAQ: CG) consists of interests in private equity funds and…

X2O Media, a global provider of hybrid collaboration spaces and integrated visual communications solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of a new Experience Center designed to bring X2O OneRoom technology to life. London in Hertfordshireis accepting in-person or virtual visits to explore the immersive and engaging OneRoom technology. The Experience Center is a testament to X2O Media’s commitment to innovation, education and customer engagement, providing partners, customers and consultants with a unique opportunity to explore the capabilities of OneRoom technology through interactive sessions and live, hands-on demonstrations. Robert BrinklowSales Director, EMEA & APAC, expressed his excitement about this new…

WAUKESHA — With less than a week to go until the Republican National Convention, the grounds are set, hotels are booked and flowers are blooming red.Waukesha Floral and Greenhouse, Waukesha’s oldest florist, has been busy filling last-minute flower orders for the Republican National Convention.”We’re doing patriotic themed flowers — red, white and blue — and with the convention next week, we’re especially using a lot of red,” explained Dennis Gerke, the store’s floral director. TMJ4 Denise Gehrke is the floral director for Waukesha Floral and Greenhouse, and she was at the office over the holiday to source items for one…

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell returns to Capitol Hill for a second day of testimony. Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL) will not sit on chat GPT maker OpenAI’s board as observers. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) is rising in premarket trading after reporting a big year-over-year increase in June sales. Samsung Electronics workers say they will extend their strike. Oracle (ORCL) shares are edging higher after dropping 3% on Tuesday following reports that talks between the computing giant and Elon Musk’s xAI over a potential $10 billion server deal had ended. U.S. stock futures were little changed. Here’s what investors…

We live in a time of rapid technological advancements, and the latest data from Crunchbase reveals a surprising trend. We see a surge in investment in artificial intelligence (AI) startups, with nearly $24 billion invested in Q2 2024. This figure is more than double compared to Q1 2024. This trend highlights the growing enthusiasm for AI’s potential. Overall startup funding grew 16% to $79 billion. AI is the largest sector, surpassing the healthcare and biotech segments for the first time. The success story of OpenAI’s ChatGPT has ignited a race to integrate AI in various fields. Investors are firm believers…