Reported 4 months ago
Vosker Corp., a Canadian surveillance camera manufacturer, raised $125 million in senior debt financing led by Royal Bank of Canada to support global growth strategies. The company's financing round exceeded its target of $110 million, with other backers including Bank of Nova Scotia, National Bank of Canada, Export Development Canada, and Federation des Caisses Desjardins du Quebec. Vosker, known for its cellular-connected cameras powered by solar energy, plans to use the funds for expansion in the US and Europe, with potential future acquisitions. Co-founded by twin brothers and an executive chairman, the company has seen significant profit growth in recent years, reaching approximately $150 million in revenue.
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Reported 4 months ago
Barrie Miskin recounts her experience dealing with depersonalization-derealization disorder during pregnancy, unable to afford the costly reproductive psychiatrists recommended to her. Despite being prescribed ineffective medications and facing challenges in accessing appropriate care, she ultimately found solace in researching her symptoms and discovering depersonalization-derealization disorder, which resonated with her experiences. The article highlights the difficulties faced by pregnant women seeking mental health support and the challenges of navigating the healthcare system.
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Reported 4 months ago
Applied Materials, the largest U.S.-based supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, is a critical part of Nvidia's supply chain for AI systems. While last quarter's revenue was flat, its EPS outperformed, reflecting strong business model strength. With a surge expected in the semiconductor industry in the second half of 2024, including new AI chip demand, Applied is well-prepared with its extensive equipment portfolio and is poised for revenue growth. The stock currently trades at 25 times trailing-12-month earnings, and analysts are optimistic about its future growth potential.
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Reported 4 months ago
由于中国多年来经济放缓，大宗商品巨头嘉吉公司已经停止其在中国大陆的钢铁交易业务。这一举动不影响嘉吉在中国以外的钢铁业务或其铁矿石交易桌，是为了优化其在中国和全球为客户提供最佳服务的模式。由于中国长期的房地产危机结束了20年来的钢铁需求快速增长，大宗商品交易商们面临着更加紧缩的流动性，而嘉吉在2022年11月关闭了其钢铁交易部门的九个职位。
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Reported 4 months ago
A rugby player in Namibia has been banned for life after charging at a referee during a match last month. The player, who remains unnamed by the Namibia Rugby Union, tackled the referee to the ground in response to a yellow card shown to his teammate. The incident led to a red card for the player and the match being abandoned. In addition to a lifetime playing ban, the player received a 156-week ban from all rugby activities. The ban was imposed due to the severity of the offense, potential for serious injury to the referee, and negative impact on the sport's reputation.
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Reported 4 months ago
泰勒·斯威夫特（Taylor Swift）和特拉维斯·凯尔斯（Travis Kelce）是2024年儿童选择奖的提名者之一。泰勒·斯威夫特以6项提名领跑，而特拉维斯·凯尔斯是首次入围。斯威夫特获得了包括最喜爱女艺人、最喜爱音乐合作等在内的多项提名，而凯尔斯是最喜爱男运动员类别的提名之一。颁奖典礼将于7月13日晚上8点ET/PT进行，由SpongeBob SquarePants和Patrick Star主持。
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Reported 4 months ago
Stephen A. Smith believes Conor McGregor should not fight UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, especially after McGregor revealed a staph infection. Makhachev recently defeated Dustin Poirier, and McGregor is set to fight Michael Chandler. Smith, recalling McGregor's loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov, states McGregor should avoid Makhachev due to the latter's grappling skills.
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Reported 4 months ago
The article discusses how messages aimed at promoting certain behaviors can backfire, citing examples like dental flossing and alcohol prevention campaigns. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding threats to individual autonomy and group affiliations in communication strategies. The piece also highlights the significance of understanding how identities and shared experiences can bridge divides, along with the impact of language choice and hidden messages on communication effectiveness.
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Reported 4 months ago
Prospective memory, the ability to remember to do something in the future like calling your mom or taking out a casserole, can decline with age but can be improved. Research shows that the prefrontal cortex and other brain regions play key roles. Factors like medical conditions, alcohol use, and culture can also affect prospective memory. Techniques to enhance it include rote repetition, visual imagery, using alarms or apps, and establishing routines. Understanding when prospective memory fails can lead to better strategies for improvement.
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Reported 4 months ago
一群年轻、备受赞誉的山地自行车手有机会在该项目上帮助美国赢得 12 年来的首枚奥运奖牌，也有可能是美国历史上的第一枚金牌。美国通过过去两年的国际赛果获得巴黎奥运会的最大两个女子配额和两个男子配额。已有三名美国自行车手达到填补奥运配额的目标标准。其中，Haley Batten 在东京奥运会上首秀排名第九，随后在 2022 年世界锦标赛上获得铜牌。美国车手在 2024 年三场世界杯比赛中均取得前三名，其中 Haley Batten 首次在该级别赛事上获得职业生涯的胜利。其中，Savilia Blunk 和 Haley Batten 分别在世界排名中位居第 7 和第 12。
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Reported 4 months ago
This article outlines the athletes, events, and key details for the USA Track and Field New York City Grand Prix 2024, featuring notable American athletes like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Noah Lyles as they prepare for the U.S. Olympic Trials. The event will air live on NBC, NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app, and Peacock on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET, with trials scheduled from June 23-30 in Eugene, Oregon. Five highlighted events include the Women's Long Jump, Women's 100m Hurdles, Men's 110m Hurdles, Women's 400m, and Men's 200m, with a focus on top competitors and Olympic Trials previews.
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Reported 4 months ago
Just hours after Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as Mexico's first woman president, gunmen killed Yolanda Sánchez, the female mayor of Cotija, Mexico. Sánchez, the first woman to hold the position, was ambushed and shot 19 times in an attack believed to be orchestrated by an organized crime group. Her murder is one of many recent political killings in Mexico, with over 20 candidates assassinated since September. Sánchez had previously faced death threats and kidnapping, refusing to comply with demands from criminal groups. The violence surrounding the election has raised concerns, with Sheinbaum's defeated rival criticizing the state's role in the competition.
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Reported 4 months ago
Chelsea players returning to pre-season training under new head coach Enzo Maresca are in for a shock as fitness coach Marcos Alvarez, known for strict dietary regimes, is set to cut favorite foods and drinks from the menu. Alvarez, who previously worked alongside Maresca at various clubs, has a history of banning items like sauce, fruit juice, cakes, and fried eggs from players' diets in previous teams like Tottenham and Leicester City.
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Reported 4 months ago
Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are set to face each other in the French Open semifinals for the third consecutive year. Swiatek, a three-time French Open champion, secured her spot by defeating Marketa Vondrousova, while Gauff overcame Ons Jabeur in a thrilling match. Gauff has a 1-10 record against Swiatek, the current world No. 1 player, with all losses coming in straight sets. If Gauff wins, she could become the youngest American to win a second major since Venus Williams in 2000.
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Reported 4 months ago
嬰兒天生愛玩，但在現代缺乏遊戲時間及被過度監護的情況下，造成了對孩子發展和幸福的災難性影響。研究指出，自1960年代以來兒童獨立活動的減少使他們變得更不具韌性，導致抑鬱和焦慮等心理健康問題明顯增加。該心理學家還表示，警告關於過度使用智能手機和社交媒體的影響並不令人信服。他呼籲父母和學校重視遊戲的重要性，並提倡讓孩子有更多自由、無監護的遊戲時間。
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Reported 4 months ago
The author recounts a night of hazing with his fraternity pledge brothers, where they were tasked to dig a triangular pit as part of a test to join the fraternity. The night took a surprising turn when the author and his brothers opened up about their personal struggles and traumas in a sacred space. The author revealed a hidden trauma of sexual abuse, leading to a transformative healing journey and newfound acceptance within the fraternity, highlighting the importance of support and inclusivity in brotherhood.
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Reported 4 months ago
Intel最新的芯片挑戰Nvidia和AMD，旨在擴大在人工智慧領域的業務，包括用於下一代筆記本電腦的芯片、提供客戶端伺服器處理器以及投資總統拜登的Chips Act立法所支持的合約晶圓廠業務。Intel在台灣的Computex活動上推出了三款升級產品，包括Xenon數據中心處理器，Lunar Lake用於AI計算的芯片以及Gaudi家族的AI加速器，來擴大其在AI驅動的個人電腦市場中的領導地位，進一步挑戰競爭對手。
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Reported 4 months ago
A new study suggests that regular use of fish oil supplements, popular among adults over 60 in the US to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, may actually increase the risk of first-time stroke and atrial fibrillation in individuals with good cardiovascular health. Dr. Mike discusses the findings, highlighting potential risks associated with these supplements.
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Reported 4 months ago
In defiance of Wall Street's tradition of diversification, stock pickers are increasingly betting on a smaller number of lucrative companies across America to achieve better returns. By focusing on fewer carefully chosen equities, these investors aim to outperform in a market dominated by a limited number of mega-cap firms. While this high-risk strategy can boost the odds of beating benchmarks, it also intensifies the consequences of being wrong. Despite research showing the challenges of consistently identifying alpha-generating winners, some fund managers are demonstrating that a concentrated portfolio approach can deliver higher returns when implemented thoughtfully.
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Reported 4 months ago
邁阿密Panthers突破史丹利盃決賽，距離成為第10個贏得所有四大聯盟錦標賽城市/大都市只差四場勝利；邁阿密已經擁有的有三個NBA冠軍 (2006, 2012, 2013)，兩次超級盃(Super Bowl)冠軍 (1973, 1974)，以及兩次世界大賽冠軍(1997, 2003)，僅需獲得史丹利盃。
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Reported 4 months ago
President Biden is set to sign an executive order allowing temporary closure of the U.S.-Mexico border if illegal daily crossings exceed 2,500, Spotify is increasing prices for U.S. subscribers, and Netflix launched the trailer for 'Bridgerton' Part 2. In other news, China's lunar probe is returning to Earth, Israel reported casualties from Gaza hostages, Dr. Anthony Fauci addressed COVID-19 origins in a House hearing, and primary elections are taking place in various states.
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Reported 4 months ago
BuzzFeed shared 15 married men's wholesome confessions about what they do when alone at home, ranging from removing decorative pillows to enjoying peace and quiet, cooking bacon, cleaning, napping, indulging in personal preferences like food and movies, completing home improvement projects, and simply enjoying the freedom of being by themselves. Activities also included ordering pizza, watching TV, eating wings, playing games, doing drugs, and seeking relaxation. Despite humorous moments, many revealed the joy and relief of being alone after years of family responsibilities.
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Reported 4 months ago
Boeing's CEO David Calhoun stated that the company's board will determine his successor, with speculation arising over who will take the reins. Calhoun, who became CEO in 2020, will step down by year-end amidst management changes following safety crises. While he supports Stephanie Pope, head of Boeing's commercial division, others advocate for a CEO with engineering experience. Calhoun emphasized his commitment to aiding the company's recovery and upholding safety and transparency amidst ongoing challenges, including regulatory scrutiny and production constraints.
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Reported 4 months ago
自1965年Buffett成為CEO以來，Berkshire Hathaway（NYSE: BRK.A）（NYSE: BRK.B）的投資組合明顯勝過基準S&P 500。即使違背現代投資理論和有效市場假說，Buffett投資方法的集中型投資策略也成功地超越眾多投資者。然而，在2024年，Berkshire Hathaway的股票價值勝過火熱的S&P 500，但考慮到公司的主要股票持有和關鍵經濟指標，以及與該指數進行比較，其股價可能在短期內無法超越S&P 500。
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Reported 4 months ago
Fidelity Investments正積極向ETF公司施加壓力，要求它們付款以列出並維護其產品在其龐大平台上，激起了行業的不滿。這家波士頓的投資巨頭已經與九家精品公司簽署協議，若討論破裂，便可能直接向其ETF投資者徵收費用。這種行為威脅在一個成本敏感度特別高的市場領域增加開支。Fidelity正在試圖在其領先的交易平台上列出的產品上尋找新的產業收入。
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