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Natural gas terminal plans in Oregon on pause
2021-05-12 21:30
Natural gas terminal plans in Oregon on pause
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) - A major West Coast liquified natural gas pipeline and export terminal is officially on pause after state reversals of two of its dredging permits last week...

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Ohio governor to make 4th primetime coronavirus speech
2021-05-12 21:30
Ohio governor to make 4th primetime coronavirus speech
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Republican Gov. Mike DeWine planned Wednesday to give his fourth primetime speech to Ohioans about the state's progress against the coronavirus pandemic, as case numbers continue...
Sao Paulo authorities plead with China to release vaccines
2021-05-12 21:30
Sao Paulo authorities plead with China to release vaccines
SAO PAULO (AP) - Authorities in Brazil's most populous state on Wednesday said they have mobilized to try to convince the Chinese government to authorize the export of raw material to make millions of...
The Jaguars' Tim Tebow Signing Puts Urban Meyer's Worst Habit on Full Display
2021-05-12 21:30
The Jaguars' Tim Tebow Signing Puts Urban Meyer's Worst Habit on Full Display
Shocking as it may seem, the reunion in Jacksonville is not the first of its kind...

https://slate.com/culture/2021/05/tim-tebow-urban-meyer-jacksonville-jaguars-nepotism.html?via=rss

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US Okays Its First Offshore Wind Farm
2021-05-12 21:30
US Okays Its First Offshore Wind Farm
The United States has given the go ahead for the first large-scale offshore wind turbine construction project as the country aims to shift away from harmful fossil fuels to clean energy. In a statemen...
The Oil Pipeline That Will Expand China's Influence In Africa
2021-05-12 21:15
The Oil Pipeline That Will Expand China's Influence In Africa
Central to the expansion of Chinese and Russian influence via Iran into the space in the Middle East vacated by the U.S. since former U.S. President Donald Trump initiated a pullback from the region i...
2 Lumber Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio in 2021
2021-05-12 21:15
2 Lumber Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio in 2021
Inflation is up, which means the price of raw materials like lumber is surging. Stocks like Canfor (TSX:CFP) and West Fraser (TSX:WFG) could be the best proxies for investors.
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South Africa Has One Of The Highest Ratios Of Public EV Chargers To EVs In The World
2021-05-12 21:15
South Africa Has One Of The Highest Ratios Of Public EV Chargers To EVs In The World
A lot of people generally look at it as a chicken and egg scenario which one comes first? Electric cars or the charging stations? Players who want to roll out charging infrastructure would want to se...
Chick-fil-A to launch new delivery-only concept later this year in Nashville
2021-05-12 21:15
Chick-fil-A to launch new delivery-only concept later this year in Nashville
The quick-service chain has also acquired a trademark for a new wing restaurant...

https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/chick-fil-launch-new-delivery-only-concept-later-year-nashville

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Vermont House passes resolution on racism health emergency
2021-05-12 21:15
Vermont House passes resolution on racism health emergency
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - The Vermont House of Representatives passed a resolution Wednesday declaring that racism is a public health emergency.The House voted 135-8 in favor of the non-binding resolutio...
Wink Coin: Price Predictions and Everything Else You Need to Know
2021-05-12 21:15
Wink Coin: Price Predictions and Everything Else You Need to Know
The Wink coin, or WIN token, is a cryptocurrency designed for users to create and play casino-style games on decentralized apps.
Considering the online gambling market is worth $54 billion, a cryptocur...
Biden was unprepared to respond to the worst violence Israel-Palestine has seen in years
2021-05-12 21:15
Biden was unprepared to respond to the worst violence Israel-Palestine has seen in years
President Joe Biden does not have an ambassador in Israel - and hasn't yet nominated anyone - amid the worst fighting the region has seen in years.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on COVID-19 resp...
At Least 11 States Dropping $300-A-Week Federal Unemployment Benefits
2021-05-12 21:00
At Least 11 States Dropping $300-A-Week Federal Unemployment Benefits
Many Republicans are claiming that overly generous unemployment payments are causing labor shortages.Many Republicans are claiming that overly generous unemployment payments are causing labor shortage...
Israel-Gaza: Rockets pound Israel after militants killed
2021-05-12 21:00
Israel-Gaza: Rockets pound Israel after militants killed
Palestinian militants fire a barrage of rockets after some of their commanders die in air strikes...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-57094737

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Jio continues to lose active subscribers
2021-05-12 21:00
Jio continues to lose active subscribers
Also, February witnessed 11.68 million mobile number portability (MNP) requests, a tad higher than the normal run rate of 8 million per month. After analysing the data, it seems that Bharti has been g...
Consumer Prices Jump 4.2% In April, Biggest Increase Since Financial Crisis In 2008
2021-05-12 21:00
Consumer Prices Jump 4.2% In April, Biggest Increase Since Financial Crisis In 2008
Inflation accelerated in April. Companies have been forced into raising prices for everything from cars to cereals amid a shortage of critical materials like lumber.Inflation accelerated in April. Com...
Oppenheimer Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Wendy's (WEN)
2021-05-12 21:00
Oppenheimer Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Wendy's (WEN)
Oppenheimer analyst Brian Bittner maintained a Hold rating on Wendys (WEN) today. The companys shares closed last Wednesday at $22.
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Colonial Pipeline Reportedly Won't Pay Hacker Ransom
2021-05-12 21:00
Colonial Pipeline Reportedly Won't Pay Hacker Ransom
Colonial, which normally carries almost half of the East Coasts gasoline supply, hopes to restore data from a backup instead of paying off hackers, the Washington Post reports.Colonial, which normally...
Moderna says it has signed deal with Australia to supply 25m doses of Covid vaccine
2021-05-12 21:00
Moderna says it has signed deal with Australia to supply 25m doses of Covid vaccine
Company says 10m could arrive by years end as it eyes local manufacturing opportunitiesAustralians will have another vaccine option after the pharmaceutical company Moderna announced it has signed a d...
Amazon updates its Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8: Should you wait to upgrade?     - CNET
2021-05-12 21:00
Amazon updates its Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8: Should you wait to upgrade? - CNET
If you're in the market for a new smart screen, Amazon will ship new and improved devices starting in June. Are they worth the wait...

https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-updates-echo-show-5-echo-show-8-s...
Biden says 'Israel has a right to defend itself' after speaking with Netanyahu as conflict escalates
2021-05-12 21:00
Biden says 'Israel has a right to defend itself' after speaking with Netanyahu as conflict escalates
President Joe Biden said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 response and vaccina...
Till Hufnagel explains why Petrus Advisers is seeking change at Aareal Bank
2021-05-12 21:00
Till Hufnagel explains why Petrus Advisers is seeking change at Aareal Bank
Petrus Advisers started a proxy fight last month at Germanys Aareal Bank (ETR: ARL), seeking to replace three members of its supervisory board. The London-based activist hedge fund owns a little under...
California lawmakers seek $200 million to fight hate crimes
2021-05-12 21:00
California lawmakers seek $200 million to fight hate crimes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California lawmakers said Wednesday that they are seeking $200 million over the next three years to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans that have increased since the co...
Hospitals want documents public in case against opioid maker
2021-05-12 21:00
Hospitals want documents public in case against opioid maker
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - More than 20 hospitals want a slew of documents from a drug manufacturer made public after a Tennessee judge ruled against the company without a trial in a lawsuit over the opi...
Maryland restaurants to resume normal operations Saturday
2021-05-12 21:00
Maryland restaurants to resume normal operations Saturday
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Indoor and outdoor venues in Maryland, including restaurants, can resume normal operations this weekend, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday.All remaining capacity and distancin...
Sony has 25 PS5 games in the works, including characters you've never seen
2021-05-12 21:00
Sony has 25 PS5 games in the works, including characters you've never seen
Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge

Sony is apparently looking to release more than 25 PlayStation 5 games under its PlayStation Studios brand. And nearly half of them will not be sequels or spinoffs, a...
Gas Shortages Stretch To 11 States: Large Swaths Of The Carolinas, Georgia And Virginia Go Dry
2021-05-12 20:45
Gas Shortages Stretch To 11 States: Large Swaths Of The Carolinas, Georgia And Virginia Go Dry
65% of gas stations in North Carolina are now without fuel, with panic buying straining supplies in many states.
65% of gas stations in North Carolina are now without fuel, with panic buying straining ...
At last, some good news for generation rent
2021-05-12 20:45
At last, some good news for generation rent
If rents stay down, Britains cities could become younger and more vibrant places. But thats a big if, writes James Moore...

https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/business/rent-london-zoopla-...
How Northern Bloc sought to create genuinely delicious vegan ice cream
2021-05-12 20:45
How Northern Bloc sought to create genuinely delicious vegan ice cream
The co-founders of Northern Bloc tell Andy Martin that their ice cream is not about being vegan (which it is) but instead all about quality...

https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/business/...
Instagram reportedly removed posts about a holy Islamic mosque after the company associated #alAqsa with a terrorist organization amid Palestinian-Israeli violence
2021-05-12 20:45
Instagram reportedly removed posts about a holy Islamic mosque after the company associated #alAqsa with a terrorist organization amid Palestinian-Israeli violence
The al-Aqsa mosque is the 3rd holiest Islamic site, but Instagram associated the hashtag with terrorism, BuzzFeed News reports.

A member of Israeli police runs after a cameraman during clashes with Pal...
Biden says he predicts 'good news' on Colonial Pipeline in next 24 hours
2021-05-12 20:45
Biden says he predicts 'good news' on Colonial Pipeline in next 24 hours
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Healthcare Companies: Alnylam Pharma (ALNY) and RegenXBio (RGNX)
2021-05-12 20:45
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Healthcare Companies: Alnylam Pharma (ALNY) and RegenXBio (RGNX)
Companies in the Healthcare sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on Alnylam Pharma (ALNY) and RegenXBio (RGNX). ...
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Analysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies: BGC Partners (BGCP), Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) and Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB)
2021-05-12 20:45
Analysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies: BGC Partners (BGCP), Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) and Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB)
Analysts fell to the sidelines weighing in on BGC Partners (BGCP), Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) and Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB) with neutral ratings, indicating ...
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Analysts Are Bullish on Top Technology Stocks: Wix (WIX), HubSpot (HUBS)
2021-05-12 20:45
Analysts Are Bullish on Top Technology Stocks: Wix (WIX), HubSpot (HUBS)
Theres a lot to be optimistic about in the Technology sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Wix (WIX) and HubSpot (HUBS) ...
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Raymond James Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Dine Brands Global (DIN)
2021-05-12 20:45
Raymond James Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Dine Brands Global (DIN)
In a report released today, Brian Vaccaro from Raymond James maintained a Buy rating on Dine Brands Global (DIN). The companys shares closed ...
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Radius Global Infrastructure (RADI) Receives a Buy from Raymond James
2021-05-12 20:45
Radius Global Infrastructure (RADI) Receives a Buy from Raymond James
Raymond James analyst Ric Prentiss reiterated a Buy rating on Radius Global Infrastructure (RADI) today. The companys shares closed last Wednesday at $13.
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I paid $19 to fly America's newest airline and had an amazing experience for dirt cheap. Here's what to know about flying Avelo.
2021-05-12 20:45
I paid $19 to fly America's newest airline and had an amazing experience for dirt cheap. Here's what to know about flying Avelo.
Avelo currently flies 11 routes from Burbank, California, and will soon be bringing its cheap flights to the East Coast.

Flying on the first flight of Avelo Airlines.
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Renter eviction ban to finish at end of May
2021-05-12 20:45
Renter eviction ban to finish at end of May
A ban on property evictions will end on 31 May, the government has confirmed...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57094031

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Facebook, Instagram apologize for restricting posts about Al Aqsa Mosque raid
2021-05-12 20:45
Facebook, Instagram apologize for restricting posts about Al Aqsa Mosque raid
Facebook and Instagram have apologized for restricting posts about the Al Aqsa Mosque raid. Raf Sanchez reports...

https://www.msnbc.com/ayman-mohyeldin/watch/facebook-instagram-apologize-for-restricti...
Evers promises to preserve grants in face of less stimulus
2021-05-12 20:45
Evers promises to preserve grants in face of less stimulus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday that the federal government's decision to send Wisconsin $700 million less in coronavirus relief dollars than first estimated could mean less money ...
Grocery Outlet, Lumentum fall; Exxon Mobil, fuboTV rise
2021-05-12 20:45
Grocery Outlet, Lumentum fall; Exxon Mobil, fuboTV rise
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday:Grocery Outlet Holding Co., down $7.51 to $33.03.The supermarket company selling discount, overstocked and closeou...
Prosecutors probe Pennsylvania contact tracing data breach
2021-05-12 20:45
Prosecutors probe Pennsylvania contact tracing data breach
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - The Pennsylvania attorney general said Wednesday his agency has begun looking into a breach of COVID-19 contact tracing data that may have compromised private information of som...
Hawaii CEO accused of virus loan fraud pleads not guilty
2021-05-12 20:45
Hawaii CEO accused of virus loan fraud pleads not guilty
HONOLULU (AP) - A CEO of Hawaii company accused of defrauding banks of money meant to assist businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Martin Kao, CEO of Martin Def...
Baker: Children ages 12 to 15 will be able to get vaccinated
2021-05-12 20:45
Baker: Children ages 12 to 15 will be able to get vaccinated
BOSTON (AP) - Children ages 12 through 15 will be able to start receiving Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shots in Massachusetts as soon as Thursday, Gov. Charlie Baker said Wednesday.The state will begin del...
Louisiana House education debates keep inflaming tensions
2021-05-12 20:45
Louisiana House education debates keep inflaming tensions
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Tensions between Black lawmakers and conservative House Republicans over a stalled bill seeking to prohibit teaching of "divisive concepts" about racism and sexism continued to...
Office space rentals likely to stay stable for 12 months
2021-05-12 20:30
Office space rentals likely to stay stable for 12 months
Knight Frank forecasts that the decline in rents to decelerate this year, with overall rents expected to decline by 3% in the APAC region, compared to the 4.8% decline seen in 2020...

https://www.finan...
Ignore the Elon Musk Hype - Bitcoin Is the Gold Standard of Crypto
2021-05-12 20:30
Ignore the Elon Musk Hype - Bitcoin Is the Gold Standard of Crypto
InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips
Sure, people love to watch a train wreck and the world of crypto has plenty of those -- but if you're serious about profits, stick to Bitc...
Dollar rises moderately on jump in US inflation
2021-05-12 20:30
Dollar rises moderately on jump in US inflation
The U.S. dollar was higher on Wednesday, though well within recent ranges, after inflation data showed a surge in consumer prices in April...

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/dollar-rises-...
Keep an eye out for a chance of northern lights tonight
2021-05-12 20:30
Keep an eye out for a chance of northern lights tonight
The sun has burped out a stream of particles that, if conditions are right, might produce northern lights across Canada tonight...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/northern-lights-1.6023888?cmp=rss

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