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Month: February 2024

Stock market today: Nvidia surges on AI boom, setting off a rally on Wall Street

By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Nvidia’s stock price surged Thursday after delivering another blowout quarter, setting off a rally in other technology companies that carried Wall Street to another record high. The chipmaker, a central player in the boom surrounding artificial intelligence, reported scorching demand for its semiconductors. The

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Nvidia’s stock market value rose $273 billion in a day. How it rose to AI prominence, by the numbers

Associated Press Nvidia’s stock price jumped 16% on Thursday, increasing the company’s market value by a staggering $273 billion in just one day, a record amount. The jump came after the chipmaker posted stronger-than-expected results for its latest quarter and provided further evidence that the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence likely won’t subside anytime soon. AP

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Judge rejects Trump’s request to delay finalizing the $355 million civil fraud order

By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The judge overseeing the $355 million civil fraud case has denied Donald Trump’s request to delay the judgment for a month. Judge Arthur Engoron told lawyers for Trump and the New York attorney general of his intentions in an email sent Thursday. Once the judgment is officially entered, it will start the 30-day clock

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UK withdraws from Energy Charter Treaty, following similar moves by EU countries

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government says it is withdrawing from a controversial international energy treaty after efforts to modernize it ended in stalemate. The U.K.’s move followed similar announcements recently by France, Germany and other European Union countries to quit the Energy Charter Treaty. Many critics say the treaty is being used by the fossil

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USDA commission releases final recommendations to remedy discrimination and inequity across agency

By Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Agriculture’s Equity Commission presented nearly 70 recommendations Thursday that the agency hopes will “further advance equity at USDA” and help resolve longstanding discriminatory practices, according to a copy of the report obtained by CNN. The commission said the changes outlined in its final report “seek

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Elevating Southwest Louisiana: Welcome Richert “Ricky” Self and Jay Kumar to Visit Lake Charles Board of Directors

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story     Feb. 22, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Visit Lake Charles proudly welcomes two distinguished leaders, Richert “Ricky” Self and Jay Kumar, to its esteemed board of directors. Their recent appointments underscore Visit Lake Charles’ commitment to strategic growth and community engagement in Southwest Louisiana. Meet

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Kingwood Diversion Ditch Flood Risk Reduction Project: Enhancing Flood Resilience in Northeast Harris County

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story     Feb. 22, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is committed to prioritizing flood risk reduction efforts to protect communities against the devastating impact of flooding. As part of this ongoing initiative, HCFCD is pleased to announce a virtual community

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Wendy Williams diagnosed with aphasia and dementia

CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, according to representatives for Williams. The news was shared in a press release on Thursday to “correct inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health,” a care team for Williams wrote in a statement. “As Wendy’s

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Former journalist indicted for allegedly hacking and leaking embarrassing Fox News Tucker Carlson footage

By Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — Timothy Burke, a former journalist, has been charged with 14 federal crimes over the alleged hack and leaking of a series of unflattering behind-the-scenes clips of Tucker Carlson, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday. In the grand jury indictment, Burke was charged with one count of conspiracy, six counts of accessing a

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‘Rust’ film armorer’s manslaughter trial opens with both sides debating whose negligence matters most

By Christina Maxouris and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — In opening statements of “Rust” film armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed’s manslaughter trial Thursday, both the prosecution and the defense agreed that negligence was to blame for the on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. But whose negligence, exactly? New Mexico prosecutor Jason Lewis said Gutierrez Reed’s

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