Protesters threw ping pong balls at Atlanta City Council members and chanted “You dropped the ball” in opposition to Mayor Andre Dickens and a pricey training center for law enforcement.The “Stop Cop City” group attended the city council meeting on Monday to “demand (their) voices be heard,” according to the protesters’ Instagram post. The group is opposing the construction of a $90 million Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, of which they are requesting a referendum be placed on the ballot to decide the fate of the 85-acre facility.”At any time, (Andre Dickens’) office can drop its appeal, or the Council…
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How much is gold per ounce? As of 9 a.m. ET, gold was trading at $2,578.14 per troy ounce. That price represents a change of -0.20% from the same time yesterday. Since the start of the year, the price has shifted up 24.77%. Over the last day, the lowest price for an ounce of gold was $2,568.51. The highest price in the previous 24 hours: $2,586.99. USA TODAY Blueprint may earn a commission from this advertiser. Current gold prices You can find gold spot prices in U.S. dollars under the label XAU/USD. In this case, the price shown is for…
The Skiron XLE, a groundbreaking military drone developed by Aurora Flight Sciences, has redefined the possibilities of long range aerial surveillance. Unlike its predecessors, which relied solely on internal combustion engines or battery powered electric systems, the XLE incorporates a unique hybrid approach. By combining a fuel cell system that runs on hydrogen with a battery, the drone has achieved an impressive range of 47 miles, far surpassing the limitations of traditional battery-powered models. This significant advancement was recently demonstrated during a seven hour flight over Virginia, showcasing the XLE’s potential as a versatile and enduring asset for military operations.…
Image source: National Grid plc National Grid (LSE: NG.) isn’t just a utility company – it’s the backbone of Britain’s energy infrastructure. But for investors eyeing this FTSE 100 stalwart, the burning question is: what’s in store for the National Grid share price over the next half decade? Let’s take a closer look. A sharp recovery The shares have rebounded impressively from 52-week lows in June. After a 20% decline in June following disappointing earnings, and news of a £7bn capital raise, investors have seen the shares slowly climb, albeit a long way from a peak in 2022. However, with…
Singer, renowned for its meticulous reimaginings of classic Porsche models, has been busy lately. While the brand continues to develop future products and fine tune upcoming models like the 930 Turbo, it recently made headlines by taking the 930 Convertible to the Nurburgring. This might seem familiar, as the 930 Convertible was first revealed two years ago. However, Singer’s latest appearance at the legendary German racetrack suggests that the company may be making adjustments to the model, testing a different setup, or simply seeking the publicity that comes with such a high profile outing. Singer 930 Convertible Hits the Nurburgring…
Investing.com – Russia stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the , and sectors led shares higher. At the close in Moscow, the added 1.06%. The best performers of the session on the were Magnit (MCX:), which rose 6.25% or 335.00 points to trade at 5,694.50 at the close. Meanwhile, Aeroflot (MCX:) added 5.15% or 2.54 points to end at 51.83 and Magnitogorskiy Metallurgicheskiy Kombinat PAO (MCX:) was up 3.98% or 1.77 points to 46.14 in late trade. The worst performers of the session were Polyus PAO (MCX:), which fell 0.73% or 96.50 points to trade…
Dividend stocks could soon get a closer look from investors. That’s because the Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates on Wednesday, beginning a new cycle of lower rates, which will bring down Treasury yields and interest rates on savings accounts.That process makes dividend stocks more attractive. Dividend stocks are likely to move higher as bond yields fall because bond investors will rotate back into dividend stocks in search of yield.If you’re looking for dividend stocks, a good place to start your search is the S&P 500. Let’s take a look at the three highest-yielding dividend stocks in the broad-market…
Paramedics transport an injured person to the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) after an incident involving Hezbollah members’ wireless devices in Beirut, Lebanon (EPA)At least nine people have been killed and thousands wounded after electronic pagers belonging to the Hezbollah militia simultaneously exploded in Lebanon and Syria.The majority of the explosions took place in the southern suburbs of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Additional explosions were recorded in the Syrian capital of Damascus, where many Hezbollah members are based.Hezbollah controls southern Lebanon, where they have been exchanging rocket fire with Israel across the border for nearly a year…
BurgerFi announced Monday that it’s exploring a sale via bankruptcy after an out-of-court attempt became unviable. The proposed sales and bidding process in court is part of a financing agreement in which the company received $3.5 million from its lender TREW Capital Management. The money will be used to stabilize operations and negotiate with vendors and landlords. “The Company has worked very hard to ensure that the transition into Chapter 11 would have no impact on our valued employees, customers and franchise partners,” CEO Carl Bachmann said in a statement. “We are very pleased that we received approval of our…
Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysSmall-cap stocks have outperformed their large-cap peers in recent days as investors have prepared for the Federal Reserve to begin making long-awaited interest rate cuts.Small caps are expected to benefit most from lower interest rates due to their propensity to hold floating-rate debt and have weaker balance sheets.Sluggish earnings and substantial uncertainty about the health of the U.S. economy are two reasons some expect small-caps to underperform in the near term despite lower rates.While market participants are anything but certain about the specifics of the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates rate tomorrow,…