Migration could boost Universal dominance over Disney

Migration could boost Universal dominance over Disney

Universal and Illuminations latest animated film centers on a family of ducks who decides to leave the safety of a New England pond for an adventurous trip to Jamaica. However, their well-laid plans quickly go awry when they get lost and wind up in New York City. Universal Disney dropped the animation crown. Universal has … Read more

What’s a bin store and why are they popping up nationwide?

What’s a bin store and why are they popping up nationwide?

CHICAGO (NewsNation) — One man’s trash is another man’s treasure is evident in the latest shopping trend that’s allowing consumers to save while helping retailers offload excess inventory or returned times. Thousands of people are flocking to “bin stores” nationwide to rummage through other’s throwaway items. Offering substantial discounts on returned goods from major retailers … Read more

Up to $12,500 cashback for Queensland small-to-medium businesses

Up to ,500 cashback for Queensland small-to-medium businesses

Thousands of dollars are up for grabs for Queenslanders, with an energy-saving cashback scheme expanded to include businesses. The Queensland government scheme now offers thousands of dollars in rebates to encourage energy efficiency to small to medium businesses. It was previously only available to households. From October 5 the Queensland government advised it will “rebate … Read more

Mother reunites with missing son on traffic signal after seven years, found him begging in Pakistan

Mother reunites with missing son on traffic signal after seven years, found him begging in Pakistan

In an emotional reunion reported by Dawn, a mentally challenged former policeman, Mustakeem Khalid, missing since 2016, was discovered begging at Rawalpindi’s Tahli Mohri Chowk on Tuesday. Shaheen Akhtar, his mother, recognized him, leading to an emotional reunion after seven years of separation. Following this discovery, the police took swift action, apprehending four members of … Read more

Health sector themes to watch in 2024

Health sector themes to watch in 2024

An employee works on the production line of pharmaceutical company Zentiva in Prague, Czech Republic, May 6, 2021. David W. Cerny | Reuters The health-care sector has wiped out much of its losses for the year during the December market rally. Beaten-down biotech and medical device makers have seen the biggest rebound this month, and … Read more

Pornhub owner agrees to pay $1.8M and independent monitor to resolve sex trafficking-related charge

Pornhub owner agrees to pay .8M and independent monitor to resolve sex trafficking-related charge

NEW YORK (AP) — The owner of Pornhub, one of the world’s largest adult content websites, has admitted to profiting from sex trafficking and agreed to make payments to women whose videos were posted without their consent, federal prosecutors in New York announced Thursday. Aylo Holdings, the website’s parent company, reached a deferred prosecution agreement … Read more

Centrelink payments not expected to be impacted during Services Australia strike

Centrelink payments not expected to be impacted during Services Australia strike

Services Australia staff are striking for 24 hours on Monday over a pay dispute. Workers walked off the job on Monday, with the strike possibly impacting Centrelink and health insurance services. However, Services Australia general manager Hank Jongen told 7NEWS.com.au last week it was “making preparations to minimise potential disruption to our customers”. “We respect … Read more

Tech View: Nifty ends 7-week-long winning run. What traders should do next week

Tech View: Nifty ends 7-week-long winning run. What traders should do next week

NEW DELHI: Nifty on Friday finished 94 points higher but ended the week 0.5% down to break its seven-week winning streak. Momentum readings like the 14-day RSI too remain in decline mode after declining sharply from overbought levels on Wednesday. Nifty would need to cross the recent highs of 21,593 to reverse the current downtrend. … Read more

The Holy Grail of Quantum Computing Is Finally Here. Or Is It?

The Holy Grail of Quantum Computing Is Finally Here. Or Is It?

Andersen and Lensky of Google disagree. They do not think the experiment demonstrates a topological qubit, because the object cannot reliably manipulate information to achieve practical quantum computing. “It is repeatedly stated explicitly in the manuscript that error correction must be included to achieve topological protection and that this would need to be done in … Read more

Nike, Foot Locker shares plunge on weak sales outlook

Nike, Foot Locker shares plunge on weak sales outlook

A shopper leaves a Nike store along the Magnificent Mile shopping district in Chicago with a purchase on Dec. 21, 2022. Scott Olson | Getty Images Nike shares plunged Friday after the athletic apparel maker cut its revenue outlook for the fiscal year, with sneaker retailer Foot Locker also feeling the blow. The stock was … Read more