At an empty concrete lot in southwest China, Loulee Wilson scoops a handful of stones into a bag –- a memento from the site where she believes she was abandoned as a baby. Wilson, an American college student, was born in China but given away by parents presumed fearful of violating the country’s one-child policy, […]
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American and British voters share deep roots. In 2024, they distrust their own leaders, too
DARTFORD, England (AP) — Distrust has settled over the campaign trails in the United States and United Kingdom ahead of July 4 like a soggy summer haze. On that day, British voters will choose a new Parliament in an election expected to finish with a Labour government after 14 years under the Conservatives. Americans across […]
Morris Habitat for Humanity opens Randolph condos, helping 12 families ‘lay down roots’
RANDOLPH —Twelve families became homeowners Thursday as Morris Habitat for Humanity celebrated the completion of the biggest affordable housing project in its four-decade history. More than 30 volunteers, local officials and new residents attended the opening of the 12 condominium development in the township, known as The Crossings at Bennett Avenue. The project, built at […]
Check out the classics that the Bugatti Tourbillon traces its roots to
MOLSHEIM, France — Bugatti unveiled the new, 1,800-horsepower Tourbillon at its historic headquarters in Molsheim, France. While the Chiron’s successor was the uncontested star of the show, the brand displayed an impressive selection of classics to give attendees a glimpse into every facet of its past. The roster included grand prix-winning race cars, ultra-luxurious sedans, […]
Under curfew, Ukrainians mark midsummer with bonfire jumping at a festival with pagan roots
KHOTIV, Ukraine (AP) — Despite war-time restrictions, Ukrainians marked midsummer with festivals that featured frenetic folk dancing, flower decoration and jumping over bonfires. The festival of Ivana Kupala on Sunday was held as Ukrainians start their third summer at war, with Kyiv and other cities hit by regular blackouts and remaining under nightly curfew. An […]
How do you pronounce ‘Nvidia’? Here’s how to say the $3 trillion company’s name, which has mythological roots
Most of the world’s top corporations have simple names. Steve Jobs named Apple while on a fruitarian diet, and found the name “fun, spirited and not intimidating.” Plus, it came before Atari in the phonebook. Microsoft is an amalgamation of the words “microcomputer” and “software,” while Walmart a combination of the last name of the […]
Naturalization applications surge from Israelis with German roots
The number of Israelis with German ancestors applying for naturalization has increased, the RND media group reported on Monday, citing Germany’s Federal Office of Administration. According to the report, 6,869 applications were received from January to April this year, compared to 9,129 in 2023 as a whole and 5,670 in 2022. Since August 2021, those […]
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Bizarre evolutionary roots of Africa’s iconic upside-down baobab trees revealed
The iconic, “upside-down” baobab tree first emerged on the island of Madagascar, new research into its tangled evolutionary history reveals. It’s still not clear, however, how it jumped from Madagascar to Australia. The majestic baobab tree can grow to heights of 82 feet (25 meters) and can live thousands of years. It is often dubbed […]
Chubb Stock Poised For Breakout As Warren Buffett Returns To Insurance Roots
Chubb (CB) stock surged early Thursday, signaling a possible move above an official buy point after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRKB) revealed Wednesday it had built a $6.7 billion position in the insurance giant, according to regulatory filings. X Buffett bought around 26 million shares of Chubb worth $6.7 billion, the 13F filing submitted on […]
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Sherry House is the next CFO at Ford—a company where her family has roots
Good morning. Ford Motor Company has chosen its next CFO. The Dearborn, Mich.-based automotive giant (no. 19 on the Fortune 500) announced on Friday that Sherry House, who most recently was CFO at electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors, is joining Ford as vice president of finance on June 3. House will succeed current CFO John […]