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This is not a drill: Amazon Prime Day is coming to a close in a matter of hours. PCMag’s product experts have been perusing the digital landscape for deals, and we’ve found some worthy contenders. Naturally, Amazon’s own products are seeing pretty solid price drops, but there’s plenty of savings to be had on all manner of technology in the biggest sale of the summer, so be sure to keep your eyes here as we continually update this mega-list of our top deals. Some of these deals are only available to Amazon Prime subscribers. If you aren’t already one, applicable accounts…
Agricultural machinery giant Deere Weeks after Tractor Supply Co. drew controversy after taking a similar step, the company rolled back some of its diversity policies in response to criticism from conservative customers.Citing the need to “prioritize internal company policies that are more aligned with our business strategy,” the maker of John Deere tractors and other farm equipment said Tuesday that it would no longer participate in “social or cultural awareness” events and would audit company-mandated training materials “to ensure they are free of socially motivated messages.” The company also said that business resource groups for employees would be “solely” focused…
New details have emerged about a gunman who was arrested Monday near the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.According to a criminal complaint filed in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Donnell Tinsley, 21, was allegedly in possession of a concealed AK-47 pistol without a permit, a “Scream” mask and various other items.Special agents with Homeland Security Investigations patrolling the area outside the Republican National Convention on Monday morning noticed Tinsley walking about two blocks outside the RNC vehicle inspection area perimeter. Police said the man was wearing a ski mask, black gloves and carrying a large, heavy-looking backpack.Federal agents stopped Tinsley and…
China said on Wednesday it had suspended arms control and non-proliferation talks with the United States, blaming continued U.S. arms sales to Taiwan for stalled diplomatic negotiations. The freeze comes just eight months after the two countries held their first formal talks on the subject in nearly five years.”Over the past few weeks and months, despite China’s firm opposition and repeated protests, the United States has continued its arms sales to Taiwan, severely undermining China’s core interests and mutual trust between the United States and China,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Wednesday.State Department spokesman Matthew Miller called…
MILWAUKEE — It was only a few hours into the Republican National Convention when Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, evoked a spiritual battle with former President Donald Trump at its center.“Our God still saves. He still delivers, and he still sets free. Because on Saturday, the devil came to Pennsylvania holding a rifle. But an American lion got back up on his feet, and he roared,” Scott said, sparking gathered delegates to respond with a roar of their own. “Oh yea, he roared.”There was a wide array of religious symbolism on the floor of the Fiserv Forum the first night…
Amid trends towards greater sustainability and stricter safety standards, underground mining is growing in importance. Today, technological advances, automation, remote control, optimized ventilation systems and rock strengthening can allow copper mines such as Chuquicamata and the future development of Ministro Jares, owned by Chilean state company Codelco, Anglo American’s Los Bronces and possibly BHP’s Escondida to reduce their environmental impact and increase production. BNamericas spoke to Carlos Leigh, Latin America CEO of mining and tunnelling specialist DSI Underground, about innovation in the industry. DSI is a subsidiary of Sweden’s Sandvik and has factories in countries including Chile, Peru, Argentina, Brazil,…
Amazon Prime Day 2024 is almost over, but don’t think all your savings opportunities have passed: in typical Amazon fashion, most of the best deals from the first day of the Prime Day sale will remain the best deals on day two, if they haven’t already sold out.Thankfully, many of the best tech deals we picked yesterday are still around today. If you didn’t have a chance to shop yesterday, Engadget is here to help. We’ve rounded up the best Prime Day deals you can grab right now before the shopping event ends tonight. We’ll be updating this post regularly…
Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was the latest violent attack in a long record of similar acts in American history. According to one presidential historian, this is far more common than people and elected officials believe. The New York Times, Matthew Dallek, a professor at George Washington University, argued that presidential assassination attempts are “endemic to the political culture of this country.” “This tradition contradicts a kind of widespread American mythical belief in a political system that prioritizes voting over dodging bullets,” Dallek writes. Chaos and unrest caused by shocking and brutal events rarely bode well for…
The speculation is finally over. Now that former President Donald Trump has officially named his running mate, the question is clear: How will Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio fare in a race against Vice President Kamala Harris? The two are widely expected to face off in a debate later this year, as vice presidential candidates have done for more than three decades. They have not yet agreed on a moderator or date for the debate, but have each accepted media invitations.One of Vance’s biggest tasks as Trump’s new running mate will be to draw a clear distinction between himself and…
CASPER, Wyo. — Five Casper-area sports clubs, including skiing, skating and football, will have a place to practice and play games for the coming year. The Casper City Council approved the lease and rental agreement under the consent agenda during a regular meeting in temporary council chambers at The Lyric, 230 W. Yellowstone Highway. The agreement includes changes from the previous lease agreement, including increased fees, storage space and an extended contract term. The fee increase could bring in about $165,000 in revenue for Hogadon Basin Ski Area and Casper Ice Arena. Some contracts contain enforceable codes of conduct. Those…