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AED #LaTech AED #LaTech AED #LaTech By Adriana Bonilla, Assistant Director of Business Development Arlington Economic Development. In an exciting effort to foster innovation and collaboration, Arlington Economic Development’s (AED) Business Investment Group and BizLaunch, in partnership with the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC), have officially launched #LaTech, a groundbreaking community dedicated to Latino tech entrepreneurs. The initiative aims to create a dynamic and vibrant community where talented tech professionals from the Latino community can share knowledge, explore partnerships, and connect with other key players in the industry. Based in Arlington, one of the top tech hubs in the U.S.,…
Howard Fineman, a Newsweek political reporter and television commentator for decades who brought behind-the-scenes insight to a news program whose main focus was horse-race election coverage, died June 11 at his Washington home. He was 75 years old.His cause of death was pancreatic cancer, and was confirmed by his son, Nick Fineman.Feynman worked at Newsweek for 30 years, from 1980 to 2002, serving as chief political correspondent and deputy Washington bureau chief during a time when the magazine, then owned by The Washington Post, was one of the most widely read weekly news magazines in the United States.He also served…
The end of India’s Lok Sabha elections has left vacancies in five constituencies, necessitating by-elections for two Senate seats and one municipal assembly seat in Bihar.The Election Commission of India (EC) announced by-elections for 13 constituencies across the country, including Bihar’s Rupauli constituency, on June 10. By-elections for the remaining constituencies in the state will be announced once the newly elected Lok Sabha members are formally sworn in on June 24. The EC announced the vacancies after Bhima Bharati, a former MLA from Rupauli, resigned from the constituency to contest the Lok Sabha elections.Two Congress MPs — Sudhakar Singh of…
So, what are the details, how will they impact the industry and how much cars are on dealer shelves?How much is the customs duty? The tariffs are aimed at countering perceived government subsidies to China’s auto manufacturing industry, which allow exports to sell for cheaper prices than global rivals.This is the result of a nine-month investigation into allegations of unfair government subsidies for Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs), with the level of tariffs varying by brand.MG’s parent company SAIC faces the highest tariffs. Geely, which owns a stake in Volvo, faces a 20% tariff. BYD brands such as the Dolphin…
The US cricket team lost to India in the T20 Cricket World Cup on Wednesday, but their dream of reaching the finals is still alive. (Photo by Robert Cianfrone/Getty Images)The U.S. team lost to India on Wednesday, five days after recording the team’s biggest win in history against Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup.The match started pretty badly for Team USA, losing two wickets in just the first over. It was a near disaster and almost certain the USA would lose the match. However, continuing to play hard was essential to maintain the net run rate that would determine…
The Los Angeles Clippers announced that Jerry West, the NBA legend whose play earned him the title on the league’s logo and whose basketball acumen led the team to multiple championships, died on Wednesday.The 86-year-old had worked as an adviser to the Clippers since 2017.”Jerry West, the epitome of basketball excellence and a friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully this morning at the age of 86,” the Clippers’ statement said. “His wife, Karen, was at his side.”NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called West a “basketball genius” and a “defining” figure for the league.”I treasured my friendship with Jerry…
Before the results of the European elections were counted, the first shock came when French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the French National Assembly. This resulted in a shocking defeat for Macron’s Renaissance party in the European Parliament to the far-right National Rally party, and he took the risky gamble of calling for fresh elections to be held on June 30 and July 7. Macron wants the French people to give his party a majority in Parliament, which could lead to another defeat and a blow to his own presidency, which currently runs until 2027. Although the final tally (still provisional…
Image courtesy of NYS DMVNew York is the latest state to jump on the digital ID bandwagon, joining a handful of states that already offer the technology to their residents. Governor Kathy Hockle recently announced the New York Mobile ID app, available for download on both the Play Store and the App Store, stating:We are excited to offer New York residents this cutting-edge technology that provides convenience and enhanced security for mobile ID users and those who accept it. Not only will New Yorkers be able to quickly view their ID, they will also have control over the personal information…
A group of self-proclaimed American patriots are discussing boycotting this summer’s Olympics in Paris because of their dissatisfaction with the composition of the U.S. team. It’s a pointless reaction, but any action born out of spite is pointless. Kaitlyn Clark, a promising rookie for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever who is white, was not selected to represent the U.S. women’s basketball team, leading some to declare they were withdrawing their support — the latest grenade to be thrown into the firestorm of controversy surrounding Clark. Don’t believe for a second that race isn’t the cause of this backlash: Clark’s skin color…
Image source, REUTERS/Sarah MaisonnierImage caption, Eric Ciotti said the party needed to form alliances “while remaining true to who we are.”Article informationauthor, Paul Kirbyrole, BBC News12 June 2024 13:06 BSTUpdated 46 minutes agoThe French Republican Party has dismissed its leader, Eric Ciotti, who called for a political alliance with the far-right Rally National party in the general election at the end of this month.Political leaders of right-wing parties took the decision just over 24 hours after Ciotti’s plans caused an uproar among republican politicians.The apparent collapse of the core of France’s mainstream conservative parties comes shortly after the National Rally…