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Amid a child care crisis that’s impacting thousands of Sarasota-Manatee families and businesses, advocates have been busy getting the word out about a new state tax credit available to employers who support child care for their employees.The child care tax credit bill was passed by the Legislature this session and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.The law, which goes into effect on Oct. 1, allows employers to receive tax credits by providing on-site child care facilities for their employees or by subsidizing the costs of child care for employees at qualifying facilities.The tax credit’s launch comes shortly after the…
The research was led by Professor Ning Ning of UESTC. Chengdu Technology Hub It has close ties with China Electronics Technology Group, a major defense contractor. 02:17China airs video of Fujian aircraft carrier equipped with advanced catapult launch systemChina airs video of Fujian aircraft carrier equipped with advanced catapult launch systemIn electronic warfare, military forces must first convert the detected analog signals, or electromagnetic waves, into a digital form made up of 0s and 1s.The digital signals must then be analyzed on a computer so that tactical actions can be taken, such as identifying, locating, deceiving the enemy, and suppressing…
Will the term “metaverse” be replaced by “spatial computing”?Getty In October 2021, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled his vision for what he called the “Metaverse,” which he described as “a set of interconnected digital spaces that enable us to do things we can’t do in the physical world — especially the sense of being with other people, no matter where you are in the world.” He was so passionate about this vision that he changed the company’s name from Facebook to Meta and committed $10 billion to the project to transform it into a leader in advancing VR and XR…
The Trump campaign has targeted Vice President Kamala Harris’ immigration tactic, using it as ammunition in two new ads that falsely portray her as the administration’s “border czar.” Despite the sudden change in candidates and adjustments in just over a week, the Trump campaign remains focused on the U.S.-Mexico border. Managing the U.S.-Mexico border has been a political burden for President Joe Biden, but that burden will fall on her shoulders if Trump takes over from Harris and seeks to address the root causes of Central American migration. Republicans have jumped on the task, accusing her of being solely responsible…
Former Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis is now the leading candidate to become Pakistan’s cricket coach, a decision supported by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also highly praised for the former cricketer. Apart from his illustrious career as a cricketer, Waqar also has a long history as a coach – the former pace bowler was first appointed as Pakistan’s bowling coach in 2006. Since then, he has served as Pakistan’s bowling coach four times and as head coach twice. The 52-year-old has also coached in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and IPL. Bet Now: Bet on…
Tan Muhan and He Junyi According to The New York Times, they had tested positive for a banned substance in 2022. China cleared the swimmers, saying they had gone out for a Coke, burgers and fries. Both players tested positive for methadienone, the anabolic steroid with the longest ban period, which stimulates protein synthesis, glycogenolysis and strength building in the short term. He and Tan both tested positive after samples were taken on October 6, 2022. The samples were taken while the two were at the national team’s training facility in Beijing. The two had gone out to eat burgers,…
One thing is hotter than the record-breaking temperatures sweeping across the country this summer: business for air conditioning contractors.Gary Bedard, president of Home Comfort Solutions for Lennox International, one of the industry’s largest manufacturers of HVAC equipment, said the U.S. has seen a surge in demand for air-conditioner replacements this summer as temperatures soared into the triple digits across the country. The surge in demand could be even bigger in heatwave epicenters such as Washington, D.C., he said.This summer has already been the hottest on record in Washington, DC, with a record four consecutive days this month when temperatures topped…
Mimicking Congress: The strange world of political stock fundsIt’s no secret that the entire Congress, regardless of political affiliation, has assets and investment opportunities to grow their long-term wealth. Now you have a chance to emulate them.do not miss it:There are two new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that mimic the trading patterns of U.S. members of Congress. You can invest in:The Unusual Whales Subversive Democratic Trading ETF (ticker: NANC) is an ETF named after Nancy Pelosi and based on the trading of Democratic lawmakers.The Unusual Whales Subversive Republican Trading ETF (ticker: KRUZ) is based on the trading of Republican lawmakers and…
Los Angeles County is expected to continue its upward trend over the next few days, reaching above-normal temperatures by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. “Temperatures today will generally be within a few degrees above normal,” a statement from the National Weather Service said.[But] Temperatures are expected to rise from Wednesday through Friday or Saturday, with above-normal temperatures expected to continue into next week.” As the heat increases, humidity is also likely to increase as monsoon moisture makes its way into the region. As the week progresses, inland areas can expect more clear skies and a steady rise…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lost the election in Faizabad Lok Sabha constituency, where the Ram temple is located. As this was the first election since the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, there was speculation that the party might gain more seats in this constituency. However, the verdict came as a surprise. Not only did the BJP lose, but Samajwadi Party (SP) Dalit candidate Awadhesh Prasad defeated BJP’s Thakur candidate Lal Singh in this unreserved seat. This is one of the few instances in Indian electoral history where a Dalit candidate has won a Lok Sabha constituency in…