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Written by Kevin BucklandTOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar underperformed on Tuesday as markets looked ahead to this week's key U.S. economic data that will give new indications of when the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates.The yen edged higher after data showed consumer inflation remained below the Bank of Japan's 2% target for the first time in nearly two years, as economists expected.The U.S. dollar index against the country's basket of currencies, including the yen and euro, was trading flat at 103.78 in early Asian hours, after falling 0.17% on Monday.According to CME's FedWatch tool, the market has all…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Democrats are once again calling for the resignation of Tennessee Department of Education (DoE) Secretary Lizette Reynolds. Rep. Caleb Hemmer (D-Nashville) said Monday that even though she was sworn in as commissioner last July, Reynolds' primary residence was in her native Texas, not Tennessee. It revealed that. “The second-highest paid member of the governor's cabinet, who is paid by Tennessee taxpayers, is not a taxpayer,” Hemmer said. Lawmakers in the Tennessee House, Senate and Governor's Office have different visions for private school voucher scholarships The move comes as Republicans roll out Educational Freedom Voucher scholarships that…
Anthony Ross, Director of Solutions Strategy, ClearScale In the healthcare field, having a comprehensive data strategy is paramount. Data can be a blessing or a curse to healthcare organizations, depending on how well they manage it. Meanwhile, data is the key to personalized medicine, breakthrough research, and effective population health management. On the other hand, data can be a major source of risk. Inadequate data security can put sensitive patient information at risk, undermine trust in healthcare providers, and lead to poor treatment decisions. To unlock the value of data and reduce risk, IT leaders need to develop a robust…
An explosive device was detonated outside the Alabama Attorney General's Office in downtown Montgomery early Saturday morning, Attorney General Steve Marshall said in a statement Monday. The explosion, which Marshall said caused no injuries, comes after a recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are legally considered children, forcing IVF donors and families seeking treatment to suffer. It comes a day after Marshall announced he would not press charges.The statement did not say whether there was any damage from the explosion, whether the motive for the act was known, or whether there were any suspects. A spokeswoman for the…
California State Capitol Correspondent Gov. Gavin Newsom faces another recall attempt in California Updated: February 26, 2024 5:02 PM PST Gov. Gavin Newsom faces another attempt today to force him from office. The governor was formally notified of the new recall effort against him. This is the second time the governor has faced threats in three years. KCRA Third Capitol Correspondent Ashley Zavala explains why organizers say it'll be different this time. Ty and Andrea, a conservative group called Rescue California, launched the effort today, with organizers criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom's handling of the state's budget, public safety and education…
Image credits: Inkitt is licensed.As someone famous said, everyone has a story inside them.A startup called Inkitt believes that AI can be used to turn the most powerful of these into blockbusters and build a new 21st century “Disney” around their content. He has now raised $37 million to support that ambition. The startup's eponymous app lets users self-publish their stories, uses AI and data science to select and fine-tune the ones they find most compelling, and then Distribute and sell with the second app Galatea. The company says its business already has 33 million users and dozens of best-sellers.…
As someone famous said, everyone has a story inside them. A startup called Inkitt uses AI to turn the most powerful of these pieces of content into blockbusters, around which he believes he can build a new “Disney” for the 21st century. He has now raised $37 million to support that ambition. The startup's eponymous app lets users self-publish their stories, uses AI and data science to select and fine-tune the ones they find most compelling, and then Distribute and sell with the second app Galatea. The company says its business already has 33 million users and dozens of best-sellers.…
theaterA father who fled a murderous regime returns to his hometown for the first time in 30 years in search of his wayward daughter. “Cambodian rock band” Written by Lauren Yee, it opens Wednesday at the West Theater at Theater Squared, 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville, according to a news release. Performances, including bands playing songs such as dengue songs and classic Cambodian oldies, will be held Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday from 2 p.m. until March 24. It will be held until the day. Tickets range from $43 to $68. $15…
Gov. Mike Dunleavy posted a message on X/Twitter on Monday indicating that he is not completely satisfied with the massive education spending package sent to him by the Senate and House of Representatives. “My initial review of the education bill was that it falls far short of improving student outcomes. It appears to be doing the same thing we have been doing for decades – just more. This does not support the Reed Act, does nothing to improve access to public charter schools, and does nothing for teacher recruitment and retention. Same thing. You cannot repeat it over and over…
RED OAK, Iowa – Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced the Small Business of the Week award to Merrill Manufacturing of Buena Vista County . Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize small businesses in all of his 99 counties in Iowa. “For three generations, the Merrill family has achieved success by putting our values and service at the forefront of our business.” said ranking member Ernst. “With a commitment to ingenuity and 23 product patents, Merrill Manufacturing is a leader in the water systems industry and continues to serve…