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MEXICO CITY — Mexico is famously macho. Women only won the right to vote for president in 1953, 30 years after their American counterparts, and until just nine years ago, there were no female state governors.But Mexico just elected its first female president, Claudia Scheinbaum, in a race that was essentially a contest between two female engineers, and as the United States prepares for a presidential election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Mexico is outpacing its northern neighbor in terms of gender equality in government.Women currently hold half of the seats in Mexico’s Congress, roughly twice as many as…
Authorities in Anderson County, South Carolina are searching for a person who was reportedly caught on camera vandalizing a political sign. According to the sheriff’s office, the video above was taken along Belton-Honea Pass Highway on May 26th and shows a person in a white pickup truck running up to the sign and speeding off to intentionally destroy it. Authorities say it is a crime to deface a political sign in any way. Anyone with information about this incident can call the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office at 864-260-4400 and ask for Sergeant Kendall Cash or make an anonymous tip at…
BEIJING (Reuters) – China on Monday maintained its stance on three disputed Persian Gulf islands it controls, despite anger from Iran for describing them as an issue to be resolved with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).In a statement last week, China said it supported the UAE’s efforts to bring about a “peaceful resolution” to the issues of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa islands.The islands, claimed by the UAE and Iran, have been occupied by Tehran since 1971, when British troops withdrew from the Persian Gulf.In a rare display of anger against its largest trading partner, Iran’s Foreign Ministry…
Washington DC (June 3, 2024) – Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), its professional sports teams, foundations and employees are committed to supporting all members of the LGBTQ+ community and celebrating Pride Month. Throughout the 2023-2024 fiscal year, Monumental Sports’ efforts have donated more than $60,000 to LGBTQ+ causes in the DMV region. The Washington Mystics, Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, MSE Foundation and Unity, an LGBTQ+-focused, employee-led organization, are working to ensure that all who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual have access to ongoing support. MSE partnered with Giant and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) on…
Bar Ilan University has received the largest donation in the university’s history, amounting to about NIS 1 billion ($260 million), from an anonymous benefactor’s legacy, the university’s president, Professor Ali Zaban, announced. The donation will be used to recruit dozens of talented researchers in deep-tech science fields such as energy, environment, cryptography, bioconvergence, quantum, AI, natural language processing, etc. Additionally, Bar-Ilan will use the funds to set up advanced research labs, support the advancement of graduate students, and create an innovation hub in collaboration with external parties from the high-tech industry, the public sector, and the health system.The donor, who…
JERUSALEM — President Joe Biden’s description of an Israeli ceasefire proposal is “not accurate,” a senior Israeli official told NBC News, raising doubts Monday about the U.S. ally’s stance on the ceasefire agreement.In a surprise announcement on Friday, Biden said he would outline a ceasefire proposal that had been drawn up by Israel and passed to Hamas through an intermediary. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces conflicting pressure from Washington and hostage families on the one hand and threats to topple his government from right-wing ministers on the other, and senior Israeli officials have questioned Biden’s explanation for the…
Indonesia stands firm in support of Palestine in face of ‘systematic’ pressure to recognise Israel: foreign minister JAKARTA: Indonesia will continue to support Palestine in the face of systematic pressure from Israel and its allies to normalize ties with Tel Aviv, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said on Monday. Jakarta does not have diplomatic ties with Tel Aviv and has been one of the most vocal supporters of Palestine since Israel launched its onslaught on the Gaza Strip in October. The Indonesian government has repeatedly called for an end to the occupation of Palestinian territory and a two-state solution based on…
Concerns over pollution, stress and self-care have led to increased awareness of skin health in recent years. Social media influencers have amplified this trend, promoting various skin care routines and products. The rapid growth of the global skin care market reflects the growing awareness of skin’s role in overall health. There has been an increased emphasis on preventative measures, natural ingredients and expert guidance. In 2024, the Indian skin care market is projected to reach $9.88 billion, at a compound annual growth rate of 2.60%. Promising deep hydration and skin rejuvenation, injectable moisturizers are revolutionizing the way we do skin…
India Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Exit Poll Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a record-equalling third consecutive term in power as India’s opposition alliance hopes for a surprise. Vote counting for India’s Lok Sabha elections is scheduled for Tuesday, ending an 80-day marathon of voting.Many experts have long seen the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as a favorite in the polls, but the stakes are high for the ruling coalition in terms of how many wins it can pull off and whether it can capture new territory — and the stakes are even higher for the opposition parties…
Decentralized Finance Alpha Trading Desk: Decentralized Finance Technologies previously introduced a dedicated arbitrage desk. Decentralized Finance Alpha is about CAD 113.8 million ($83.4 million) has been gained from low-risk arbitrage trades through the second quarter, a strong start for this new business.Expanding business lines: of Decentralized Finance Complementing the Alpha Trading Desk Decentralized Finance The Technologies’ existing business lines include digital asset management, venture investment, research and infrastructure support. Decentralized FinanceFocused on identifying low-risk arbitrage opportunities Cipher market.Toronto, June 3, 2024 /CNW/ – Decentralized Finance Technologies, Inc. (hereinafter “company” or “Decentralized Finance technology(CBOE CA: Defi) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF) is…