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The Department of Homeland Security has designated more than 400 migrants who entered the US from Central Asia and elsewhere in the past three years as “of concern” because they were brought there by human trafficking networks linked to ISIS, three US officials told NBC News.Officials said more than 150 people were arrested, but the whereabouts of more than 50 remain unknown and that Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to arrest them on immigration charges once their whereabouts are identified.A U.S. official said people with ties to ISIS are operating as human traffickers in Central Asia, helping people leave their…

(Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) plans to open a section on its shopping site featuring cheap products shipped directly from Chinese warehouses to consumers overseas, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing slides shown to Chinese merchants.The new marketplace is Amazon’s most aggressive response to the growth of bargain sites like Temu and Shein, and will reportedly sell off-brand fashion, home and everyday items, with products delivered to customers within nine to 11 days, according to the slides.The e-commerce giant told Chinese sellers in a recent private meeting that it plans to start registering sellers this summer and begin accepting inventory…

Shares in these companies have soared this year. Image source: sdecoret / Shutterstock.com Technology stocks continue to be popular, and there are a lot of great options to choose from right now. Anything related to cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, social media, and artificial intelligence (AI)artificial intelligence) have caught the attention of investors and analysts, causing the stock prices of these companies to soar. Additionally, many tech stocks have skyrocketed since the current bull market began in late 2022. However, investors still have the opportunity to buy into strong tech stocks and push their prices even higher. Many tech stocks that have performed…

SHANGHAI, China (AP) — China’s support for Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine by providing missiles and other weapons technology was a “big mistake,” U.S. Ambassador to Beijing Nicholas Burns said Wednesday.Speaking in China’s financial capital Shanghai, Burns also said Russian aggression, now in its third year, posed an “existential threat” to Europe.”We believe it was a huge mistake to allow Chinese companies to send thousands of components, technical parts, microprocessors and nitrocellulose to Russia to strengthen and shore up the Russian Federation’s defense industrial base in preparation for this brutal war,” Burns said.China “is not neutral and has effectively sided…

Click to enlarge Current San Antonio staff The San Antonio Missions won their game against the Midland Rock Hounds on Tuesday, 8-2. San Antonio’s minor league baseball team boarded the “Hawk Tua” train on Tuesday. Well, briefly anyway.On Tuesday against the Midland Rockhounds at Nelson Wolff Stadium, Missions shortstop Ray Patrick Dider smashed a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning to put San Antonio up 3-0. The Aruba native’s impressive hit got someone on the Missions’ social media team so excited they uttered a rather vulgar catchphrase that has been a popular social media hit of…

New Delhi: As Haryana gears up for the state assembly elections in October, both the BJP and the Indian National Congress have begun tightening their election strategies. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lead the BJP in a crucial meeting with party leaders in Kurukshetra on June 29. Meanwhile, the Indian National Congress last week launched a comprehensive ‘100-day meeting’ with workers across the state. Amid allegations of factionalism among state leaders, Indian National Congress leaders are also likely to hold talks with state leaders to fine-tune their election strategies.After losing five Lok Sabha seats to the Indian National Congress…

Afternoon temperatures will rise to near 90°F, humidity will rise and a cold front is approaching, bringing the risk of severe thunderstorms in the Washington, DC area late Wednesday afternoon and into the evening. While the severe weather is unwelcome, the accompanying rainfall is much needed.The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area at Level 2 out of a Level 5 severe weather risk. The storms could produce heavy rain, dangerous lightning, wind gusts of more than 60 mph, and large hail up to 1 inch in diameter. More than one storm could occur, and areas with multiple storms could…

Businessman working with business icons. Concept of multitasking in businessGetty Entrepreneurship is not only the backbone of innovation, it is also a driver of economic growth. In the United States alone, 33.3 million small businesses account for 99.9% of all businesses and employ nearly half (45.9%) of the workforce. From startups in Silicon Valley to family-owned businesses on Main Street, entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of innovation and economic vitality. They are not just dreamers, they are doers. They create jobs and develop innovative products and services that shape our daily lives. Over the past 25 years, these agile ventures have…

Getty As the second half of the year approaches, most American businesses have begun to assess how realistic their business projections for the current fiscal year are and plan for next fiscal year accordingly. The macroeconomic scenario remains uncertain, with many consumers finding themselves caught between the persistent effects of inflation and high interest rates on many aspects of their lives, including housing and other essential services. In this complex environment, as brands face the challenge of achieving sales growth without relying primarily on price increases to keep up with inflation-warranted consumers, the same key question is likely on the…

Monsoon rains could cause ’emergency situation’ in Pakistan, disaster management official warns ISLAMABAD: The head of Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday warned that heavy rains during the upcoming monsoon season could create an “emergency situation”, especially in Sindh and Punjab provinces. Pakistan’s monsoon season usually lasts from July to September. The NDMA warned last week that heavy rains are expected this year in Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, which could lead to urban flooding this monsoon season. In 2022, the South Asian country saw vast areas submerged by torrential monsoon rains and melting glaciers, a phenomenon linked…