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Global business travel spending is expected to hit an all-time high in 2024, surpassing the current record set in 2019, before the pandemic. The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) said in a press release on Monday (July 22) that it expects global business travel spending to grow 11.1% in 2024, reaching $1.48 trillion by the end of the year, surpassing 2019’s record $1.43 trillion. The association said the increase was due to relative stability in the global economy, continued pent-up demand and the strength of the recovery. “We are seeing an expected recovery in this sector, reflecting the resilience and…

Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) started the trading week on a strong note on Monday, outperforming many other companies on the exchange. The streaming giant’s shares closed up more than 2% — more than double the gain in the benchmark S&P 500 index — following some favorable commentary from analysts.The bull is comingNetflix reported its second-quarter earnings on Friday morning, and investors, at least initially, rewarded the company by sending its stock price soaring in early trading. The appreciation rally probably should have lasted, but it didn’t. The company beat expectations by a wide margin on revenue, and revenue was…

The growing popularity of driverless taxi services in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, and other cities in mainland China has led Chinese policymakers to question how quickly they should embrace a technology that threatens to eliminate many jobs in traditional industries. For Chinese consumers, robo-taxis are a safer, if not safer, alternative to traditional taxis driven by drivers. Fares for robo-taxis are relatively low due to reduced operating costs, and in theory, these autonomous vehicles could operate 24/7. According to the South China Morning Post, there are about 500 driverless taxis currently operating on the streets of Wuhan, making them…

Police said two employees at the Small World Learning Center in Blaine were involved in the “violent abuse of children.” BLAINE, Minn. — Christina and Cody Peck describe their 5-month-old son, Kassian, as a “happy boy” who loves to laugh and play with toys. “It’s been so amazing watching him grow,” Christina said, “watching him develop into this little person.” But when Kassian started attending childcare at Small World Learning Center in Blaine this spring, his parents became very concerned about his health there. “He was admitted to the hospital on May 13th and returned home with bruising by May…

Heading into any presidential election, each party has a built-in advantage with voters on different issues. That’s reflected on the campaign trail, as candidates highlight those issues in ways they hope will both galvanize their base and appeal to new voters. What better time to showcase those issues than the quadrennial nominating conventions for president and vice president? In light of last week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, we decided to evaluate just how, and how much, the GOP is talking about the issues voters give them high marks on.This year, voters trust Republicans and former President Donald Trump on…

Heading into any presidential election, each party has a built-in advantage with voters on different issues. That’s reflected on the campaign trail, as candidates highlight those issues in ways they hope will both galvanize their base and appeal to new voters. What better time to showcase those issues than the quadrennial nominating conventions for president and vice president? In light of last week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, we decided to evaluate just how, and how much, the GOP is talking about the issues voters give them high marks on.This year, voters trust Republicans and former President Donald Trump on…

5 minutes agoEthereum ETF set to debut on TuesdayAn Ethereum ETF is set to launch in the U.S. on Tuesday, roughly six months after the debut of a bitcoin fund. Among the firms that have been racing to launch Ethereum funds are large asset managers such as BlackRock, Fidelity and VanEck, as well as crypto-focused firms such as Bitwise, 21Shares and Grayscale (which is essentially converting its multi-billion-dollar Ethereum trust into two ETFs with different fee levels).Demand for an Ethereum ETF is expected to be lower, at least initially, than a bitcoin ETF, which has attracted more than $16 billion…

The survey was conducted by Cover SC, a coalition that advocates for state health insurance. COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new report says that if Medicaid were expanded in 2026, South Carolina’s economic output would increase by $4.04 billion and county and state tax revenues would increase by $100 million. South Carolina is one of 10 states that has not expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, meaning some people below the poverty line still do not qualify for Medicaid and many remain uninsured. Theresa Arnold, chair of the Cover South Carolina Medicaid Expansion Coalition, said the federal government would…

The effects of the global technology outage continue to wreak havoc on air travel. More than 24 hours after perhaps the largest IT outage in history, air travel remains at a halt for many airlines. Tens of thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed around the world, and customer service representatives are scrambling. Computers have been restored, but passengers are fastening their seatbelts and preparing for turbulence even before they arrive at the airport. Security and check-in went relatively smoothly for passengers who had been on schedule over the weekend, but stranded travelers can only hope that the weather…

Big changes arrive with the introduction of Warbands, Skyriding, class and system updates, and more with the pre-expansion content update. Take part in a new event, Radiant Echoes, and begin your first steps into the continuing story that will take you into the unexplored depths of Azeroth. RADIANT ECHOES PRE-EXPANSION EVENT From July 30 to August 26, confront the memories of Azeroth during the new pre-expansion event and collect Residual Memories to purchase new items to add to your Warband collection. Players who have reached level 70 will receive an introductory quest and then will be directed to…