US President Biden, VP Kamala Harris, other world leaders wish Happy Diwali

As India celebrated Diwali, US President Joe Biden also greeted Indians on Diwali saying: “May the light of Diwali remind us that from darkness there is knowledge, wisdom, and truth. From division, unity.” May the light of Diwali remind us that from darkness there is knowledge, wisdom, and truth. From division, unity. From despair, hope. To…Continue Reading

Commemorative coin celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s life unveiled in UK

An official, commemorative coin celebrating life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in Britain on Thursday. The coin has been made by The Royal Mint and was unveiled by Rishi Sunak, who is UK’s first Hindu finance minister. The special coin is available in gold and silver, featuring India’s national flower, the lotus. It…Continue Reading

France’s Axa launches $2 billion share buyback, plans another in 2022 By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The logo of French Insurer Axa is seen outside a building in Les Sorinieres near Nantes, France, May 4, 2021. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe PARIS (Reuters) – French insurer Axa announced the launch of a share buyback programme for up to 1.7 billion euros ($2 billion) on Thursday and said it was planning…Continue Reading

Pioneer Announces Purchase of CryptoPunk 8869

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Pioneer Media Holdings Inc. (“ Pioneer ” or the “ Company ”) purchased CryptoPunk 8869.https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks/details/8869 Accessories: – blue bandana – muttonchops – regular shades. “We are excited about Web3” said Mike Edwards, CEO of Pioneer. “The real question is how do you dive in? We looked for guidance from the community.…Continue Reading

Owner of Canada’s Most Valuable Mall Plans to Add Apartments

(Bloomberg) — The owner of Canada’s most valuable shopping mall is planning to add apartment buildings to that property and two others around Toronto, creating mixed-use neighborhoods that invite renters to live where they shop.Oxford Properties Group’s plans for rental apartment towers at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Canada’s most productive mall by sales per square foot,…Continue Reading

Yellen says investments, revenue provisions of social package to raise over $2 trln in offsets By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a news conference with Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe at Government buildings in Dublin, Ireland, November 1, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday that investments and revenue provisions of President Joe Biden’s social policy and climate…Continue Reading

Inter-American Development Bank chief seeks green investments for Latin America

GLASGOW, Scotland — Trillions of dollars worth of green investments are coming, and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Mauricio Claver-Carone tells Axios he’s “in a race” to secure a big slice of the pie for Latin America and the Caribbean.Why it matters: Climate change is causing droughts and extreme weather across the region, which in…Continue Reading

Rep. Cheney says Jan. 6 committee has interviewed more than 150 people

The select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has interviewed more than 150 people since its creation, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) told Politico Thursday.Why it matters: Cheney’s comments indicate the Jan. 6 select committee’s actions throughout its extensive probe have largely taken place outside public view, Politico notes. The comments may also ease concerns…Continue Reading

The rise of Latino tech influencers

A handful of Latino technology influencers on YouTube and social media are helping Hispanics navigate the changing world of smartphones, gaming, and noise-canceling headphones.The big picture: Dominican American YouTube star Krystal Lora, with her 323,000 subscribers, is among the most popular technology reviewers. She breaks down the latest Apple and Google products for growing Latino…Continue Reading