Roughly three decades ago, the advent of the internet changed the growth trajectory for corporate America. Since then, numerous new technologies, innovations, and next-big-thing trends have come along promising to be the greatest thing since sliced bread. However, none have come close to matching the game-changing potential that connecting the world via the internet brough […]
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Poll shows Democrats favored in competitive California congressional districts
A new California poll shows Democratic candidates favored in the state’s hotly contested congressional races. Those races are being watched nationwide. Democrats need a net gain of four seats to win control of the House in November, and the California races could give the party the margin it needs. Likely voters in the 10 congressional […]
Trump-backed John Lee wins GOP primary in competitive Nevada House race
Former North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee has won the Republican primary for Nevada’s 4th Congressional District and will face incumbent Democrat Rep. Steven Horsford in the November general election. Lee, who is backed by former President Donald Trump, was leading his closest competitor, Air Force veteran David Flippo, when the Associated Press called the […]
Huff leads competitive SC Statehouse District 28 race in early voting
Early voting and absentee ballot numbers see two candidates leading the highly contested District 28 state House race. Chris Huff With those votes counted in the Republican primary, Chris Huff leads with 305 votes (279 early voting; 25 absentee, and 1 failsafe), followed by Kerri J. Smith with 218 votes (200 early voting; 18 absentee). Huff, […]
China’s Xi pledges to build globally competitive environment for tech innovation
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s President Xi Jinping has vowed to foster a globally competitive open environment for scientific and technological innovations, and expand international exchanges and cooperation, state media reported on Tuesday. The comments come at a time when the world’s second-biggest economy is trying to nurture new growth drivers, in its bid to restore […]
3 Competitive Housing Markets Where You’ll Likely End Up in a Bidding War
©Shutterstock.com Today’s housing market is a wild mix of high interest rates, low inventory and rising prices. But that’s not all that makes it tough for buyers — in several cities, there are costly bidding wars, making it much more challenging for people to own a home. Houses are selling quickly, and in November 2023, […]
Anaya wins competitive four-way primary
A sign marks the limit to prevent campaign signs at a polling location during the June 4, 2024 primary. (Danielle Prokop / Source NM) For the first time in 27 years, District 18 has a new representative – for next year. Rep. Gail Chasey, who held the seat for nearly three decades, will still represent […]
Most California Republicans in competitive congressional races are silent on Trump’s conviction
Most of the Republican candidates for Congress in California’s most competitive districts reacted to the news of former President Trump’s historic criminal conviction with radio silence. A New York jury deliberated for 9½ hours over two days before convicting Trump of 34 counts of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 […]
South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid
By Anait Miridzhanian and Nqobile Dludla SOWETO, South Africa (Reuters) -South Africans began voting on Wednesday in the most competitive election since the end of apartheid, with opinion polls suggesting the African National Congress (ANC) will lose its parliamentary majority after 30 years in government. Polling stations opened around 7 a.m. (0500 GMT), with voters […]
Granville senior Casey Laughbaum climbs to new heights as competitive rock climber
Editor’s note: This is one of several feature stories The Advocate is publishing this graduation season about Licking County graduates. For more, visit newarkadvocate.com. Casey Laughbaum is always reaching higher — literally. Laughbaum has been a competitive rock climber since her freshman year, an activity she picked up after stepping away from competitive gymnastics because […]
Harry Dunn, former US Capitol police officer, running in competitive Maryland congressional primary
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Harry Dunn, a former police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol against rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, is running for in a crowded Maryland Democratic primary, a field of 22 with several state legislators including state Sen. Sarah Elfreth in a competitive race for an open seat in Congress. Dunn’s celebrity […]
What Is Palantir’s Competitive Advantage in Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian elaborates on Palantir‘s (NYSE: PLTR) advantages over competitors in artificial intelligence. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 8, 2024. The video was published on May 10, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Palantir Technologies right now? Before you buy stock in Palantir Technologies, consider this: The Motley Fool […]