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Investors are doubling down on technology, whether they realize it or not.The annual reconstitution of the Russell Index, a popular benchmark for index funds, will occur after the close of trading on Friday, and the Russell 3000, which includes the well-known Russell 2000 benchmark of small-cap companies and the Russell 1000 group of larger companies, will become even more exposed to a number of top technology stocks with a presence in the burgeoning artificial intelligence market. Technology's “Magnificent Seven” — Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon.com Inc., Meta Platforms Inc. and Tesla Inc. — account for almost a quarter of the…

A month after Kelsey Norris de la Cruz was denied treatment by a Texas hospital due to life-threatening pregnancy complications, the 25-year-old college senior learned about a federal law that could have protected her from one of the most terrifying medical events of her life.Norris de la Cruz said she felt she had some power just because she knew about the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, known as EMTALA. The federal government requires doctors and hospitals to provide abortions in emergency situations like hers, even in states where abortion is illegal. She hoped that if she had another high-risk…

The FAA said Thursday was its busiest travel day so far this year. The Transportation Security Administration said the most flights were scheduled for Thursday, but it expects more passengers going through checkpoints on Friday. Weather is causing disruption across the country as many Americans prepare to travel for Independence Day.UP IN THE AIR — Flying on what the Federal Aviation Administration said was its busiest day of the year wasn't so bad.According to the FAA, 53,677 flights were scheduled for Thursday, the busiest day so far in 2024.When I arrived at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Tuesday, my Lyft driver…

In her report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Special Rapporteur Siobhan Mullally said the 2018 Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration obliges countries to “save lives and prevent migrant deaths and injuries through individual or joint search and rescue operations” at sea.But that still means at least 8,565 people are expected to die on shipping routes around the world in 2023, “making it the deadliest year on record,” Mulally said. Just over half of the deaths will be from drowning, she added.”For victims of trafficking at sea, the right to life must be guaranteed first and…

If you're planning on catching a flight and want to grab a snack at the airport, that might not be possible on Thursday. More than 200 food service employees at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) have walked out of their jobs after their union began a strike. According to Unite Here Local 40, the union that represents the workers, food servers, waiters, cooks, dishwashers and other workers set up picket lines at 4:30 a.m. PST for what they called a “one-day strike action.” The airport itself is not the subject of the labor dispute, but rather the dispute between the union…

LOS ANGELES — Marilyn Monroe fans have won a battle to preserve her legacy in Los Angeles, moving one step closer to seeing a towering statue of the silver screen icon remain in Palm Springs. Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home has been designated a historic landmark to save it from demolition {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The Los Angeles home where Monroe briefly lived and died has been designated a historic site, and a decision by Palm Springs' city planning commission raises the possibility that the 26-foot-tall statue, known as “Forever Marilyn,” will remain there. Get ready to watch the…

The Islamic Republic of Iran will hold special elections on Friday to choose a new president following last month's helicopter crash that killed incumbent President Ebrahim Raisi and several other top officials.Four approved candidates remain in the race, with three likely to break through: Massoud Pezeshkian, a former health minister who is trying to rekindle hope that institutional reform is possible for millions of Iranians; Saeed Jalili, an ultra-hardliner who was Iran's lead nuclear negotiator more than a decade ago and who continues to adhere to the same principles of resisting outside pressure and influence; and Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf, the…

In her report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Special Rapporteur Siobhan Mullally said the 2018 Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration obliges countries to “save lives and prevent migrant deaths and injuries through individual or joint search and rescue operations” at sea.But that still means at least 8,565 people are expected to die on shipping routes around the world in 2023, “making it the deadliest year on record,” Mulally said. Just over half of the deaths will be from drowning, she added.”For victims of trafficking at sea, the right to life must be guaranteed first and…

Dive Overview: Venture capital funding for digital health companies has stabilized after a big drop in investments following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a PitchBook report. Startups raised $1.1 billion across 77 deals in the first quarter, consistent with the previous three quarters, according to the market research and data firm. But deal value was down about 27% in the quarter compared to the same period a year ago, and deal count was down more than 9%. Some areas are still in flux: Developers of digital therapeutics have struggled to get reimbursement for their products, and Optum and Walmart recently…

Info-Tech Research Group's latest blueprint outlines how local governments can overcome IT challenges related to service delivery, innovation and data security. The company's research provides actionable insights to help public sector IT leaders move from passive observers to active strategic collaborators to ensure sustainable growth and improved public service delivery amid evolving technology demands.TORONTO, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Municipal governments are under increasing pressure to adapt their IT strategies to meet evolving community needs and a rapidly changing technology environment. This pressure extends to public sector IT leaders, who face significant hurdles, including enhancing service delivery, driving innovation and…