on Competition heats up for potential sale of 7-Eleven chain By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:37:00 -0500 Canada-based Alimentation Couche-Tard isn't the only retail giant proposing to buy the 7-Eleven stores from its Japanese owner. Full Article
on Amazon Haul to compete with Chinese retailers on ultra-low price products By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:45:37 -0500 Amazon Haul was unveiled Wednesday in beta form, designed to compete with Chinese retailers Temu and Shein on sales of ultra-low price products. Full Article
on IBM Kicks off Quantum Dev Conference with Flurry of News By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:05:10 +0000 IBM’s first Quantum Developer Conference kicks off today, a repositioning of the IBM Quantum Summit of past years, and IBM released a flurry of news mostly around advancing Qiskit (SDK) […] The post IBM Kicks off Quantum Dev Conference with Flurry of News appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article Features
on NREL Partnership Demonstrates Computationally Efficient Analysis of Hybrid Plants By www.hpcwire.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:58:21 +0000 Nov. 13, 2024 — When researchers use high-performance computing (HPC)—to model electric vehicle infrastructure or to test the performance of sustainable technologies, for example—they can see how advanced computing impacts their […] The post NREL Partnership Demonstrates Computationally Efficient Analysis of Hybrid Plants appeared first on HPCwire. Full Article
on Docuseries follows the making of Israel-Palestinian pop group as1one By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:30:21 -0500 Paramount+ is teasing a new docuseries about an Israeli-Palestinian pop group. Full Article
on Watch: Jeremiah Brent joins Fab Five in Las Vegas in 'Queer Eye' Season 9 By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:34:00 -0500 "Queer Eye" will return for a ninth season on Netflix in December, its first season since the departure of Bobby Berk. Full Article
on Dave Coulier reveals Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:56:54 -0500 Comedian and actor Dave Coulier announced he has been diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a blood cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. Full Article
on Reports: Lady Gaga joins Season 2 of 'Wednesday' By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:41:35 -0500 Pop star and actress Lady Gaga reportedly has joined the Season 2 cast of "Wednesday," multiple media reports said. Full Article
on Supreme Court denies Mark Meadows' bid to move election subversion case to federal court By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:58:20 -0500 The Supreme Court has rejected a petition from Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff during the first Trump administration, to move his 2020 election subversion case to federal court. Full Article
on Trump names Rep. Mike Waltz his national security advisor By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:39:16 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump has named Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida as his national security advisor. Full Article
on Special counsel Jack Smith to wrap up Trump criminal cases, resign before Inauguration Day By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:21:39 -0500 Special Counsel Jack Smith will wrap up the two criminal cases against Donald Trump and will resign with his team before Trump's Inauguration Day in January. Full Article
on October CPI inflation up 0.2% to a 2.6% annual rate, meeting expectations By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:14:49 -0500 Consumer Price Index inflation increased 0.2% in October for an un-adjusted annual rate of 2.6%, meeting expectations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Full Article
on Wonder buys Grubhub in $650 million food delivery app deal By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:11:33 -0500 The food delivery app Wonder Wednesday announced it has bought Grubhub in a $650 million dollar combination debt and cash deal. Full Article
on Trump says 'politics is tough' in traditional White House meeting with Biden By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:44:05 -0500 President Joe Biden pledged a smooth transition as he welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Wednesday in a reignited tradition Trump balked at in 2020. Full Article
on Two Somali pirates sentenced to 30 years in prison for kidnapping American journalist By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:49:12 -0500 Two Somali pirates were sentenced to three decades in prison over the kidnapping of an American journalist held in captivity for nearly 1,000 days, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. Full Article
on John Thune elected as Senate leader, replacing Mitch McConnell By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:15:40 -0500 Senate Republicans elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune to succeed Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as leader of the Senate's GOP in Washington and its likely new majority. Full Article
on Competition heats up for potential sale of 7-Eleven chain By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:37:00 -0500 Canada-based Alimentation Couche-Tard isn't the only retail giant proposing to buy the 7-Eleven stores from its Japanese owner. Full Article
on Amazon Haul to compete with Temu, Shein on ultra-low price products By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:45:37 -0500 Amazon Haul was unveiled Wednesday in beta form, designed to compete with Chinese retailers Temu and Shein on sales of ultra-low price products. Full Article
on GOP maintains control of U.S. House, gives Trump supermajority By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:52:29 -0500 The Republican Party will remain in control of the U.S. House, securing a supermajority for the next two years. Full Article
on Son of ex-Ecuador financial official, former Florida banker guilty in $16M bribery scheme By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:33:59 -0500 The son of a high-ranking ex-financial official in Ecuador who was a Florida banker says he's guilty for his part in a international multi-million dollar bribery and money laundering scheme which involved his father. Full Article
on U.S., Finland and Canada agree to icebreaker collaboration pact By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:58:01 -0500 Political leaders in the United States, Finland and Canada announced Wednesday that the three nations will build world-class icebreakers for the Arctic and polar waters. Full Article
on Trump taps Rubio, Gaetz, Gabbard for key Cabinet positions By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:07:06 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump chose Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., to serve as secretary of state; Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., as U.S. attorney general and former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence. Full Article
on Ex-Reagan lawyer Ted Olson, former U.S. solicitor general center of 2000 recount, dies at 84 By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:48:51 -0500 Former Solicitor General Theodore Olson, the conservative lawyer who argued the Bush 2000 recount case, has died at 84. Olson also served as private counsel to former President Ronald Reagan. Full Article
on One man dead, evacuations ordered after explosions near Brazil's Supreme Court By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:47:06 -0500 Two explosions near Brazil's Supreme Court and Congress forced evacuations Wednesday night with one man found dead in what some authorities are calling a suicide attack. Full Article
on Up to 20 human skulls found on N.M. property tied to missing mother By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:08:04 -0500 Up to 20 human skulls have been found at a New Mexico home, according to authorities, who said the case is "closely tied" to the 2019 disappearance of a mother. Full Article
on Recount triggered in Pennsylvania Senate election By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:01:06 -0500 A small margin in votes separating incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey from Republican challenger David McCormick Jr. has triggered a recount in the Pennsylvania Senate race, the commonwealth's secretary said Wednesday. Full Article
on Pritzker, Polis launch coalition to safeguard democratic institutions By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:41:17 -0500 Democratic Govs. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois and Jared Polis of Colorado on Wednesday announced the launch of a non-partisan coalition of governors aimed at protecting state-level democratic institutions. Full Article
on Reports: FBI raids home, seizes phone of Polymarket's CEO By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:57:31 -0500 The FBI has raided the New York City home of betting website Polymarket's founder and chief executive, according to reports. Full Article
on NASA's California-based Jet Propulsion Lab cuts 325 jobs after 500 in early round By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:14:56 -0500 NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has laid-off an additional 325 workers after an earlier round of 500 job cuts earlier in the year, largely because of budgetary constraints. Full Article
on Denmark becomes 48th nation to sign Artemis Accords for space exploration By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:59:15 -0500 Denmark is a founding member of the European Space Agency and on Wednesday formally committed to safe and responsible space exploration that benefits humanity by signing the Artemis Accords. Full Article
on Ducks Place Fowler, Fabbri on IR By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:54:38 GMT According to NHL Media, the Anaheim Ducks have placed Cam Fowler and Robby Fabbri on Injury Reserve Full Article article Sports
on Nashville Predators Can't Keep Vinnie Hinostroza in AHL Any Longer By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:03:02 GMT Hinostroza has been a great addition to the organization and he has more than earned a callup to the Predators. Full Article article Sports
on PWHL, 4 Nations Face-Off And NHL Arcade Coming To NHL 25 By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:15:05 GMT 3-on-3 NHL Arcade arrives Nov. 15, PWHL Dec. 5, and 4 Nations Face-Off in early 2025 Full Article article Sports
on ‘One game at a time': Winnipeg Jets have NHL-best 15-1 start By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:20:29 GMT The Winnipeg Jets are the first NHL team to earn 15 wins in their first 16 games, as their focused group continues to preach a “one game at a time” mantra. Full Article article Sports
on Sabres Dodge Serious Injury On Two Key Players, Lose Samuelsson By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:29:47 GMT Thompson and Luukkonen considered day-to-day, Sabres blueliner out long-term. Full Article article Sports
on Toronto Maple Leafs Recall Jani Hakanpaa From Conditioning Loan By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:53:46 GMT 32-year-old recorded 12 points in 64 games last season, expected to make Maple Leafs debut tonight Full Article article Sports
on Blackhawks' Athanasiou Scores On First Shift After Demotion to AHL By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:51:21 GMT It appears as though all Athanasiou needed was an opportunity to play again. Full Article article Sports
on Breaking Down Vancouver Canucks Top Prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki's NHL Debut By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:29:34 GMT Jonathan Lekkerimäki made his NHL debut in the Vancouver Canucks' 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Full Article article Sports
on Sabres defenseman Samuelsson out indefinitely with lower-body injury; Thompson, Luukkonen day to day By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:47:32 GMT Mattias Samuelsson is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury and coach Lindy Ruff called the severity of the injury “pretty strong.” Full Article article Sports
on Back-to-back 30-minute games? Sanheim has gone to ‘whole different level' By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:44:15 GMT After some uncertain times with John Tortorella, Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim has now become the head coach's go-to guy. Full Article article Sports
on NHL Waivers: Will The Buffalo Sabres Prolong James Reimer's Career? By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:45:03 GMT The Sabres claimed James Reimer off NHL waivers on Wednesday. The 36-year-old is near the end of his NHL days, but he deserves credit for his staying power, says Adam Proteau. Full Article article Sports
on Islanders Netminder Ilya Sorokin & Extra-Time Losses: Building On Franchise Record In Fifth NHL Season By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:11:44 GMT Sorokin has 33 extra-time losses in just 202 NHL starts. Full Article article Sports
on Islanders Place Defenseman Mike Reilly On Injured Reserve, Recall Travis Mitchell By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:14:34 GMT Mitchell is on the Islanders NHL roster for the first time in his career. Full Article article Sports
on A Force of Nature vs. The Monarchs: Game Preview By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:30:47 GMT The Avalanche are looking to improve their record to 9-8-0 and get their 4th straight win at home. The Kings come to Denver after dropping a 3-1 loss to Pacific Division rival Calgary Flames. Full Article article Sports
on Washington Capitals' Top Center Rips Off Bust Label As Ovechkin's Helper By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:36:03 GMT Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome needed time and three NHL teams to develop into a force. But his three seasons with the Caps so far have removed any bust labels. Full Article article Sports
on Penguins V. Red Wings Preview: Pittsburgh Looks To Have Short Memory, Malkin's 500th Goal Celebration By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:18:01 GMT Pittsburgh looks to erase Monday from their memory as they look ahead to their matchup against the Detroit Red Wings Full Article article Sports
on Former Canadiens Player Turned Media Personality Takes A Break By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:00:00 GMT One half of the La Poche Bleue podcast and former Montreal Canadiens player Guillaume Latendresse has announced he is taking a break. Full Article article Sports
on Former Canucks Defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson Skates In 1,000th NHL Game By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:04:24 GMT Oliver Ekman-Larsson hit the milestone during the Toronto Maple Leafs game against the Washington Capitals. Full Article article Sports
on Visions of Nuclear-Powered Cars Captivated Cold War America, but the Technology Never Really Worked By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 From the Ford Nucleon to the Studebaker-Packard Astral, these vehicles failed to progress past the prototype stage in the 1950s and 1960s Full Article