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Pakistan, hit by devastating floods in 2022, has utilised only 29.4 per cent of donor funding for flood control projects out of a total of $3.36 billion pledged by international donors and $364 million in domestic funds through May, media reports said on Wednesday.A meeting to review the progress of flood recovery on Tuesday reported that financial progress of 29.4 per cent had been achieved by May, with US$1.091 billion pumped across the country (by both federal and state governments), News International reported. The Federal Government has so far utilised $258.89 million out of the allocated funds of $829.4 million,…

For reasons we don’t know, the internet has become obsessed with something completely unexpected: popcorn buckets. It all started in February when promotional popcorn containers for Dune Part 2 garnered mixed (and hilarious) reactions from fans for their “provocative” look. Since then, marketing teams have been hard at work trying to outdo the controversial design, amping up the absurdity as the core of much-needed virality. Mastering the craft of packaging design is a difficult task, but it’s rare that a scandalous approach is the key to success. Unfortunately, I have to hold my tongue, because the recent barrage of weird…

Transaction value is $1.2 billion with potential to reach $1.5 billion based on contingent cash consideration of up to $300 millionStrengthening focus on global innerwear business and accelerating debt repayment to further enhance value delivery to shareholdersWinston-Salem, North Carolina, June 5, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hanesbrands (NYSE: HBI), a global leader in iconic apparel brands, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the intellectual property and certain operating assets of its global brands. champion Hanesbrands is divesting the business to Authentic Brands Group (“Authentic”) for a transaction value of $1.2 billion, with an additional contingent cash consideration of…

newsIndiaLok Sabha 2024 results update: PM Modi offers to resign, expected to take oath for historic third term on June 8 Indian Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Result Live Updates: Besides the Prime Minister’s oath-taking ceremony, the Union Cabinet is also likely to be sworn in on the same day. Indian Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Results Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will become the first prime minister since Jawaharlal Nehru to return to power for a third consecutive term.2024 Lok Sabha Elections Results Update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Draupadi Murmu at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday and…

Supporters listen to President Biden speak during a campaign event for Black voters supporting Biden at Girard College in Philadelphia on Wednesday, May 29. Biden won the support of about 80% of Black voters under the age of 45 in 2020, though a recent University of Chicago poll puts that support in even more doubt in 2024. Evan Vucci/AP/AP Hide caption Toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP/AP With just five months to go until the presidential election, some aspects of young people’s voting status remain in question. It’s a topic that comes up regularly, with President Biden receiving poor ratings from Gen…

To play this content please enable JavaScript or try a different browser.Video captions, Watch: Sunak and Starmer go head to head in TV debateArticle informationRishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer faced off in the first televised debate of the general election, trading fierce words over tax, the NHS and immigration.The Conservative and Labour leaders argued at times, forcing the host of the ITV event to intervene and urge both parties to “keep their voices down”.Mr Sunak said Labour wanted a £2,000 tax increase, but Mr Starmer dismissed this as “complete nonsense”.And both leaders took the opportunity to tell voters how…

What’s going on?Indian stocks surged over 3% on Tuesday, with the NSE Nifty 50 index rising to 22,620.35 points and the S&P BSE Sensex climbing to 74,382 points after key political support was secured.What does this mean?The market reaction came as the Telugu Desam Party and Janata Dal (United) pledged support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, bolstering market confidence following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s narrow victory in which it lost its majority in parliament. Modi is due to be sworn in for a third term on June 8. The new political stability came as relief after the benchmark index…

The Austin Area High School Sports Awards, presented by Thomas J. Henry Law, are proud to announce their spring sports nominees. Winners will be announced at a live show on June 12th at the Long Center: Del Hall in Austin.The Austin Area High School Sports Awards, one of 20 regional shows held across the U.S., is a nine-month student-athlete recognition program that will culminate this spring with a Red Carpet Show honoring athletes, coaches and teams in Texas sanctioned high school sports from throughout the Austin area.These nominees, as well as the Fall and Winter Sports Players of the Year,…

As more people use online means of communication and scammers’ tactics become more diverse, scams targeting older consumers are on the rise.June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and USA TODAY spoke with two financial experts about how older consumers can protect themselves from becoming victims of abuse.What is Elder Fraud?While fraud can affect consumers of all ages, there has been an increase in financial crimes against people over the age of 60. Various reports vary widely in the number of fraud victims and the amount of fraud losses.The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center said in a report released in April…

WILMINGTON, Del. (Associated Press) Federal prosecutors Hunter Biden’s During the gun trial, the jury was presented with hours of evidence of the defendant’s drug problems, attempting to demonstrate through his own words and writings the severity of his drug addiction and that it continued when he lied on the paperwork to purchase the gun.First lady Jill Biden was in court for a third day on Wednesday in support of her son. Visited France to meet with President Joe Bidenwas visiting Europe to commemorate the anniversary of the Normandy landings.The testimony continued with cross-examination by FBI agents who were questioning Hunter…