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Oil and water may not mix, but oil and tech stocks might be the perfect combination.By now, we all know that Big Tech is the driving force behind this bull market’s massive rise. In fact, these stocks are doing so well that calling for diversification seems like a silly move. Who needs anything else when the Technology Select Sector SPDR Exchange-Traded Fund has returned 41% since the market bottom in November 2022 and outperformed the S&P 500 by 35%? But nothing stays up forever. With the sector now accounting for a third of the market and trading near its highest…

Like Dow Jones stock prices, fantasy football draft positions and the perceived value of players can change rapidly. By staying up to date on the latest trends with a dedicated host or provider, smart fantasy football managers can take advantage of falling average draft position (ADP) and avoid overvalued players. With rookie training camp over and the 2024 Hall of Fame Game just over a month away, finding out which players are on the rise and which are falling down the draft board is critical to making informed decisions. Below are some examples of fantasy football players that are currently…

KELOWNA, British Columbia – Construction is set to begin on a new centre for food, wine and tourism at Okanagan College's Kelowna, British Columbia campus. The $55.8 million project will include education space, a food lab, a beverage research and development facility and common areas. About $51.8 million in funding will come from the provincial government, with the remaining $4 million coming from Okanagan College. “British Columbia expects 91,000 new jobs in tourism and hospitality-related industries over the next decade, and the majority of these jobs will require some form of post-secondary education or skills training. This centre will equip…

Siddhartha Deb is the author of Prisoners of Twilight: The Rise of the Hindu Right and the Fall of India and the novel Light at the End of the World.Why would a writer, even one who is world famous, oppose the political necessity of a sudden and looming authoritarian political movement?Nearly 14 years ago, in 2010, Arundhati Roy, one of India's most prominent writers, spoke at a public conference in New Delhi. Her topic was the disputed territory of Kashmir and India's increasingly brutal measures (torture, extrajudicial executions, sexual assaults, imprisonment, deprivation of civil liberties) to suppress the restive residents…

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – JUNE 17: Football fans travel by public transport in the city of Frankfurt… [+] Before the UEFA EURO 2024 Group E match between Belgium and Slovakia at the Deutsche Bank Park Arena in Frankfurt am Main, Germany on June 17, 2024. (Photo by Neil Baines – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)UEFA via Getty Images After Albania's opening match against Italy in Dortmund, Paul Brown's train was rerouted because of a rock on the tracks. He arrived in Düsseldorf, his base for the first two weeks of Euro 2024, at 3am. Brown wasn't upset. He's a journalist.…

We often hear about how much money we have to spend just to maintain the status quo in health care, and the billions of dollars in new funding coming from Ottawa to keep the same system going.The irony, of course, is that maintaining the status quo will impose the heaviest costs on Canadians. Last year, Canadians waited an average of 13.1 weeks to receive treatment after seeing a specialist. Not only is this wait time more than double since 1993, but it also adds an estimated 1.2 million procedures to the wait across the country.This delay, a month longer than…

Shocking new photos of Kate Middleton spark outrage! Via Getty Images Newly released photos of Kate Middleton are sending royal fans into a frenzy. Never before seen photos of the royal family have sparked speculation. Via Getty Images The snapshot, taken a year ago, has people talking about her changed appearance. Unusual photo's timing raises questions for Kate Middleton. Via Getty Images The timing of this photo added fuel to the fire. Via Getty Kate Middleton has not made any official appearances this year. Via Getty There has been a lot of speculation about her health. An insider has revealed…

LONDON , June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today released a global research report from the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)™. The report integrates and interprets multiple data sources from across the Clarivate™ portfolio to highlight the academic and societal benefits of the rapidly evolving digital health environment. Research impact on society and the economy: The digital health revolution in healthcare has highlighted rapid growth in both digital health research and patent activity. The report identifies the world's leading players and organizations, along with their collaborations, and potentially influential start-ups. Combining…

Rampant identity theft puts a strain on the IRS (The New York Times) — Rampant identity theft has overwhelmed the IRS, causing a backlog of half a million unsolved fraud cases to pile up and leaving taxpayers without refunds and credits they deserve, the agency's watchdog said in a report to Congress on Wednesday. The national taxpayer advocate's report described the agency's slow response to identity theft cases as a “blemish” on its performance. The IRS is in the midst of a major modernization campaign aimed at improving taxpayer service. In a statement, the IRS said it was making “a…

Supported by a forward-thinking government and vibrant startup culture, Estonia is recognized globally for its advancements in technology and digital governance. The country's commitment to digital transformation is evident in initiatives such as e-Residency, which allows entrepreneurs from all over the world to set up and manage their EU-based businesses online. The capital, Tallinn, serves as a vibrant hub for tech start-ups, offering a supportive environment with access to skilled talent, favorable regulations and robust infrastructure. From fintech to cybersecurity and more, Estonia continues to foster a dynamic ecosystem where creativity thrives, making it a pioneering hub for tech innovation…