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According to reports, China has banned the use of Apple smartphones in central government agencies, leading to a sharp drop in Apple’s stock.Apple shares fell sharply for a second straight after reports of significant Chinese restrictions on iPhones at government offices and state-backed entities amid rising tensions between China and the United States. Shares of the world’s largest publicly traded company fell 2.8 percent to $177.79 in late morning trading Thursday, after falling 3.6 percent on Wednesday following a Wall Street Journal report that China’s use of Apple’s banned smartphones from central government agencies. A Bloomberg News report released on…

Our team has activated a Weather Authority Alert for Tuesday to Wednesday mornings. Multiple thunderstorms are possible, some of which can become severe. There will also be an increased risk of flash flooding overnight into early Wednesday morning. Most of the Local 6 area is under a Level 3 increased risk of severe thunderstorms. This upgrade was primarily for a complex of storms expected to blow through the area early Tuesday afternoon. These storms can be accompanied by scattered wind gusts in a straight line of up to 100-120 km per hour. With this afternoon round, sprinkle hail is also…

Lyon wants Graham Potter to replace Laurent Blanc. However, according to reliable sources, the Englishman rejects the French club. According to L’Équipe, Lyon is looking for a new coach and Thiago Motta (Bologna) or Will Still (Reims) can replace Laurent Blanc. Last night the French publication reported that Lyon owner John Textor met with Graham Potter to discuss the coaching position. According to The Athletic, Potter is favored by Lyon but has refused to replace Blanc. The 48-year-old was first attracted by the chance to manage a prestigious French club. According to the reports, Potter ultimately…

What we all just experienced I honestly believe will be one of those storms that will be remembered and talked about for years to come. Five, ten, fifteen years from now, many will be talking to others who lived in the Paducah region and western Kentucky in July 2023.”Remember that great flood and lightning storm?” The list of impressive achievements includes a new all-time record for 24 hours of rainfall in the state of Kentucky, which was set in the Graves County mesonet, west of the city of Mayfield. It will have to be certified by the state climatologist, but…

Like most cruise lines, Azamara Cruises has a brand loyalty program, Azamara Circle, that allows frequent cruisers to maximize their travel investment by earning points for every night they sail with the brand. As passengers earn points, they advance through five loyalty levels and earn additional benefits and amenities, including onboard discounts, free cruise nights, and access to exclusive parties.This article breaks down the program, from earning points to what each loyalty tier has to offer and which cabin category bookings allow you to go above and beyond in terms of perks.For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up…

The global community is pushing to decarbonise their economies. Fossil fuels emit the largest carbon footprint of any fuel type and are considered dirty energy, followed by coal. Credit: Joyce Chimbi/IPSby Joyce Chimbi (nairobi)Thursday, September 7, 2023Inter-Press ServiceNAIROBI, Sept. 7 (IPS) – To cool down a burning planet, Africa’s head of state and government unveiled the ‘Nairobi Declaration’ at the first African Climate Summit as the curtain fell on the first African Climate Summit to be held from 4-6 held in Nairobi in September. , 2023, under the theme “Driving green growth and climate finance solutions for Africa and the…

By Casey Harper (The Center Square) House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., on Wednesday advanced the investigation of President Joe Biden and his son Hunter by calling on a federal agency that may be withholding information. Comer spotlighted the National Archives and Records Administration, the federal records agency that notified the Justice Department when former President Donald Trump allegedly kept secret documents. Comer says NARA has withheld some information, claiming it is “personal.” “During discussions between NARA and Commission staff regarding the Commission’s earlier request for special access to Vice Presidential documents, NARA informed the Commission that certain…

You probably don’t think much about cans, even if you buy one. It’s the product in the can—soup, beans, maybe hairspray or sunscreen—that matters. But the humble can is both a critical part of modern global supply chains and a product of it: About half of the metal used in the US to make cans is imported from abroad. And that’s why cans — more specifically, tinplate, the kind of metal used to make those cans — is at the center of a behind-the-scenes battle over tariffs, which illustrate so many of the problems of protectionist policies. On one side…

You probably don’t think much about cans, even if you buy one. It’s the product in the can—soup, beans, maybe hairspray or sunscreen—that matters. But the humble can is both a critical part of modern global supply chains and a product of it: About half of the metal used in the US to make cans is imported from abroad. And that’s why cans — more specifically, tinplate, the kind of metal used to make those cans — is at the center of a behind-the-scenes battle over tariffs, which illustrate so many of the problems of protectionist policies. On one side…

©Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) logo is seen at the FDIC headquarters in Washington, Feb. 23, 2011. REUTERS/Jason Reed/File Photo By Piet Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. bank earnings remained broadly flat in the second quarter of 2023 after accounting for the impact of three major failed bank takeovers, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reported Thursday. The banking regulator said earnings in the sector fell 11.3% to $70.8 billion in the second quarter, but that was mainly due to the impact of the bank failures and resulting acquisitions. Taking these events into account, bank profits increased…