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Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool/Sipa USA Drone imagery shows the National Rifle Association headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia on August 10, 2020. CNN — The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously upheld the National Rifle Association’s First Amendment ruling, a decision that could make it harder for state regulators to pressure advocacy groups. The decision means the NRA’s lawsuit against New York state officials who urged banks and insurers to cut ties with gun rights groups following the 2018 mass shooting at a Parkland, Florida, high school that left 17 people dead could continue. “Government authorities may not coerce private citizens to punish or…

Trading strategies for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections: With six voting phases over and one remaining, poll strategists are busy mulling over the outcome of the Indian Lok Sabha elections to be held on June 4, 2024. Meanwhile, market experts are studying which segments are likely to perform well on election day, the trends in Sensex and Nifty 50, and average market returns in the short, medium and long term. While market participants have priced in the possibility of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning a third term, a lot will depend on the outcome of the Indian Lok Sabha…

In January, Sarah Clinton began her new role as vice provost for planning and strategy in the health sciences and technology division at Virginia Tech.The position, based at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Institute in Roanoke, will leverage her extensive experience in biomedical research on mental health, as well as her experience as an educator and administrator who helped foster the growth of the neuroscience department, according to Michael Friedlander, associate dean for Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Institute and vice president for health sciences and technology at Virginia Tech.”We are thrilled to have Sarah join our team. She has a deep…

Combined Company’s footprint will provide access to Florida, New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania, with significant growth potential and future regulatory catalysts in all four statesCombined Company expected to leverage Cansortium’s robust operating expertise as well as RIV Capital’s ~US$66 million1,2 cash balance, strengthening both its operating and financial positionTransaction has the support of ScottsMiracle-Gro, which intends to exchange its existing convertible notes in RIV Capital for a new class of non-voting Exchangeable Shares of Cansortium at closing, eliminating US$175 million3 of debtTAMPA, Fla., May 30, 2024 /CNW/ – Cansortium Inc. (CSE: TIUM.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF) (“Cansortium”), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis company operating under the FLUENT™ brand, and RIV Capital Inc. (CSE: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) (“RIV Capital”), a vertically integrated…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) has been recognized by USA Today as one of its America’s Climate Leaders for 2024. This marks the second consecutive year that CSX has been ranked among U.S. companies that have achieved significant reductions in emissions between 2020 and 2022. “CSX is proud to be recognized by USA Today for our efforts to improve our carbon footprint through meaningful emissions reductions,” said Joe Hinrichs, president and CEO. “Rail is the most fuel-efficient mode of ground freight transportation, so we have a critical role to play in the nation’s…

welcome Everything is politicalCapital B’s weekly news, culture and politics newsletter! In this issue, we learn about the sadness that looms over Pride, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ surprising concurring opinion in a recent case, the push to make “Black Wall Street” a national monument, and former President Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial. Now, let’s get on with the show. A not-so-fun Pride season Pride Month is just around the corner, one of my favorite times of the year and a joyous time of queer bonding. But this year, sadness and anger are winning. Tay Dior Thomas, Kita Bee,…

NEW DELHI: The 75-day campaign for India’s seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, the longest in Indian electoral history since the 1951-52 polls, ended amid fierce fighting on Thursday as the ruling BJP-led NDA seeks a record third term and the opposition India Party seeks to reverse its electoral misfortunes of the past decade.The seventh and final round of voting will be held on Saturday for 57 seats in eight states and union territories, including Varanasi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking re-election. In these seats, the BJP won 25 in 2019, while the Indian National Congress won eight and the…

“This is being done to protect our national security and interests and to meet our international obligations, including nuclear non-proliferation,” the Commerce Department said in a statement.Beijing’s unusual move comes amid rising tensions with the United States over technology and trade, and growing pressure from Western countries to end Russia’s support for the war in Ukraine.Since the outbreak of the war, a number of Chinese companies have been subject to sanctions by the United States for suspected support for Russia, including through the export of equipment with both civilian and military uses.U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said last week…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.At this sports crime scene, a great myth suffered a random death. The games we love lost their unifying superpower here. It ruptured in a sound bite.Some consider Donald Trump the culprit, but he was just the closer. Tension was already there, prime for manipulation. Seven years ago, during a political rally at the Von Braun Center, Trump used his presidential privilege to finish the job. With one vulgar and meandering diatribe against protesting NFL players, he made American sports civility collapse. It seems no one cares to rebuild it.The president shouted: “Wouldn’t you love to see one of…

In the wake of a new Taylor Swift trend, Argos has warned customers not to let themselves, their children or pets on any robot vacuum cleaners they buy from the retailer.Brits have taken to social media to “recreate” the new “The Tortured Poets Department” section of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, which sees the star ride across the stage in what appears to be a giant robotic vacuum cleaner. Since then, thousands of videos have appeared online showing cardboard cutouts of Taylor Swift, as well as cats and children riding on the devices.One popular video on TikTok is “Cat on a…