[ad_1] CARACAS (Reuters) – The Argentine diplomatic residence in Caracas, where five members of the Venezuelan opposition are staying to avoid arrest, has become a “prison,” one opposition member staying there said on Saturday. The residence has been without power for more than a month, Magalli Meda, adviser to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, said on X. “It’s a violation of our human rights. It’s become an embassy prison,” she wrote. The Venezuelan government claims the power cut came after the residence did not pay the electricity bill. The opposition members have been holed up in the residence since warrants…
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[ad_1] In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Paramount Global (market capitalization: $14.97 billion) disclosed the accelerated vesting of stock awards for several top executives, effective December 24, 2024. InvestingPro analysis indicates the company maintains strong liquidity, with current assets exceeding short-term obligations. This move comes as part of the company’s efforts to mitigate the impact of potential excess parachute payments under Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code, which may arise from a Transaction (JO:) Agreement dated July 7, 2024. With annual revenues of $28.87 billion and trading at a notably low Price/Book ratio of 0.45,…
[ad_1] Editor’s note: as we close the books on 2024 and say hello to 2025, we’re re-running a few of the evergreen stories from last year that sparked the most conversation or were particularly popular among our readers. We hope you enjoy revisiting them, and if so, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Streetsblog USAWe’ve known for years that the drivers of massive trucks, SUVs, pick-ups and vans are more likely to kill pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists in smaller vehicles, so how can we keep the average American automobile from getting any bigger before anyone else dies? That’s the subject…
[ad_1] By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a policy-setting key meeting of the country’s ruling party last week ahead of the new year, state media KCNA reported on Sunday. The “strongest” response strategy towards the United States was declared during the party for the country’s safety and national interests, the report said, without providing any details. The trilateral alliance between South Korea, the U.S. and Japan has expanded to a “nuclear military bloc” and South Korea has become an “anti-communism outpost” for the U.S., the KCNA report added. “The reality clearly suggests which direction…
[ad_1] ENGLEWOOD, CO – XTI Aerospace, Inc., a Nevada-based company specializing in computer programming services, held its annual meeting of stockholders today, where several key proposals were voted upon. With a current market capitalization of just $8.55 million and an overall InvestingPro Financial Health Score of 0.94 (labeled as WEAK), the company faces significant challenges. The meeting’s outcomes are based on preliminary voting results and are subject to change pending final certification. Among the proposals, stockholders elected Soumya Das and Scott Pomeroy as Class I directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. The appointment of Marcum LLP as the…
[ad_1] Big Lots, which filed for bankruptcy in September, has reached a deal to keep hundreds of its stores open. The retailer on Friday announced a transaction with Boston-based asset liquidation firm Gordon Brothers Retail Partners resulting in the transfer of 200 to 400 Big Lots stores to Variety Wholesalers, Inc. Variety Wholesalers of Hendersonville, North Carolina owns more than 400 stores in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast; among the chains it operates are Roses, Roses Express, Maxway, Bill’s Dollar Stores, and Bargain Town. Variety Wholesalers plans to operate the stores acquired in the deal under the Big Lots brand and…
[ad_1] Having a healthy serving of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet is vital if you want to have a long and healthy life.People who ate five servings of fruits and vegetables per day had a 12% lower risk of death from heart disease than those who ate only two servings a day, according to a 2021 study published in the journal Circulation.Dr. Monisha Bhanote, a longevity doctor and author of “The Anatomy of Wellbeing,” builds her salads so they’re hearty, nutrient-dense and full of fruits and vegetables.”Most people are used to eating Iceberg lettuce with some tomatoes, maybe…
[ad_1] New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – December 28, 2024) – WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Customers Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:) between March 1, 2024 and August 8, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the January 31, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm. SO WHAT: If you purchased Customers Bancorp securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To…
[ad_1] Gradually declining benchmark interest rates have lured some investors back toward real estate investment trusts (REITs) over the past year. Those lower rates make it easier for REITs to purchase more properties, while shrinking yields for CDs, bonds, and Treasuries drove many income-focused investors back toward higher-yielding dividend stocks again. But amid a good year for REITs, one that was left out in the cold was Sun Communities (SUI -0.88%), which mainly invests in manufactured home communities, RV communities, and marinas. Sun’s stock has fallen by about 8% over the past 12 months as the S&P 500 rose by…
[ad_1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania–(Newsfile Corp. – December 28, 2024) – Berger Montague PC advises investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (“Evolv” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EVLV) on behalf of purchasers of Evolv securities between August 19, 2022 through October 30, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired EVOLV securities during the Class Period may, no later than DECEMBER 31, 2024, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. For additional information or to learn how to participate in this litigation, please contact Berger…