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Amazon Prime Day has finally kicked off on July 16 and will be a two-day mega sale for all those shopping lovers who were simply waiting for it to begin. Now is the perfect opportunity to fill up your Amazon shopping carts to the brim and just hit the purchase button while the sales last. There are some superb deals and discounts on a plethora of products and brands, with various privileges for Amazon Prime subscribers.

Tijuana in North Mexico had discovered a tunnel that was being used to smuggle drugs into the US. The investigating authorities have come across a unique challenge. They are unable to proceed with the investigation without being able to arrange sufficient quantity of Oxygen tanks. The tunnel is believed to be so long that it needs sufficient quantities of oxygen to enter and sustain one’s self inside it. Mexico has emerged as a safe haven for the shipment and sale of drugs. Many of these tunnels extend into the US and the forces in these bordering states are actively contributing towards preventing smuggling of drugs.

JD Vance is supposed to help Donald Trump win the Midwest this fall. But almost immediately after the Ohio senator was announced as Trump's vice presidential pick on Monday, one thing became clear: Vance, a 39-year-old Republican with less than two years in Congress, is not well-known among many in his party, even in the swing states Trump hopes he'll deliver. Michigan Republican Party Chairman Pete Hoekstra offered a blunt response when asked about Trump's pick minutes after it was announced: «We don't know him.» «If he's from Ohio, he understands our state and the other northern battlegrounds,» Hoekstra said, standing on the floor of the Republican National Convention (RNC). «But we haven't had a chance to take his measure yet.»

U.S. Olympic men's basketball team took the floor for warmups before an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi: Stephen Curry opened with a layup, followed by ones from Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards and Derrick White, and then a short jumper from Devin Booker. All were met with some cheers. And then LeBron James got the ball in his hands. The crowd got louder immediately, the volume rising until his dunk was met with the loudest roar the arena could muster. «He's still LeBron,» U.S. assistant coach Erik Spoelstra said.

Hindustan Unilever's decision to sell its Pureit water filter business yet again demonstrates how fast-moving consumer goods companies fail to undertake services. Pureit is a consumer durable product requiring after-sales service. HUL entered the water purifier business in 2004 and launched Pureit nationwide in 2008, but ended up classifying the business to be non-core. There are several instances of FMCG companies entering service business that didn't work for them on expected lines. In 2009, Jyothy Labs launched a laundry business through a chain called Fabricspa, with an investment of Rs 40 crore. Over the years, the business grew at a slower pace compared to the rest of the business. It contributed 2% of the total revenue of Jyothy Labs in FY24.

But the Seine is not the only scenic backdrop to the Games, with several other Paris landmarks playing host to sporting events. Below is a list of some of them: EIFFEL TOWER

LPL is making a strong statement on technology as the firm brings on an experienced leader to help take it to the future.

Canada’s annual inflation rate slowed to 2.7 per cent in June from 2.9 per cent a month earlier, a softening that removes at least one obstacle to another potential Bank of Canada interest rate cut next week.

commerce ministry is looking at setting up a centre for negotiations, as this is an important skill set required in areas like free trade agreements and other business deals, a top government official said on Tuesday. Addressing students and faculties of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) here, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said the centre can also help in creating a skill set among students of the institute. «Negotiations are going to be a very very important skill these days. When we do FTAs, negotiation skills are a very important tool, so we have to create one centre for negotiations. But that centre is not just supposed to do FTA (free trade agreement) negotiations, we have to get into the broader framework of negotiations, which also involves mergers and acquisitions and other business deals,» Barthwal said. This centre will not be only for the government, but it will also be able to create skill sets among IIFT students.

There are many successful Canadians who are exploring or outright leaving this country. Reliable statistics are hard to come by, but tax practitioners such as myself have been kept very busy because economic and taxation policies matter, especially the messaging surrounding such policies.

Delhi: The Directorate of Education (DoE) has announced an extension for the admission deadline for entry-level classes in private schools for children from economically weaker sections (EWS) and those with special needs. In a circular released on Monday, the DoE stated that the new deadline applies to entry-level classes — Nursery, KG, and Class 1 — for the 2024-25 academic session. This extension specifically affects two categories: Economically Weaker Section and Disadvantaged Group (EWS/DG) and Children with Special Needs (CWSN). Previously, the deadline was set for May 31, but it has now been extended to July 31, up until 1 pm.

June’s consumer price index inflation data should be a welcome sign for Canadians hoping for an interest rate cut next week, according to some of the country’s top economists.

A rather gloomy outlook from the Bank of Canada‘s business and consumer surveys yesterday had some economists questioning whether the central bank might have waited too long to pull the trigger oninterest rate cuts.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to a new record high Tuesday, as blue chips gained while tech stocks lagged.

₹5,500-crore initial public offering.“Some of the weaker players have already fallen off over the last year, last few months, and the larger players - the top five- six people - are contributing to 80% plus of the industry... So, in one sense the consolidation has happened," Rakesh Sharma, executive director, Bajaj Auto, said at a post-earnings press conference.He emphasized that as Baja Auto and other electric two-wheeler makers widen their distribution networks and expand their product portfolios, Ola Electric will feel the heat.

An advisor managing approximately $115 million in assets has joined Prospera Financial Services along with his team.

Charles Schwab Corp. reported that fewer clients opened new brokerage accounts with the investing giant than analysts expected, sending shares of the company down in early trading. 

Millions of American workers who should be only a decade from retirement are finding their finances stretched by the cost of living, making saving impossible.

Intense general election campaigning in the UK and France, coupled with cracks appearing in President Joe Biden's attempts to retain office, has seen faith in UK, US and European markets dwindle, with HL's Investor Confidence index falling by 6.5% in July. According to the index, faith in UK economic growth decreased by 3.7%, while confidence in the UK market fell by 6.4% in the run up to the general election. Data released by the Office for National Statistics last week revealed the UK economy grew faster than expected the month prior in May, expanding by 0.4% thanks to strong perfor...

Estate planning platform wealth.com has expanded its industry reach with a newly unveiled alliance.