Venezuela election 2024: Will Nicolás Maduro be re-elected for next six years? 10 updates

The future of Venezuela hangs in the balance as voting is underway on whether to reelect President Nicolás Maduro, whose 11-year tenure has been marked by ongoing crises. Venezuelans are casting their votes in a consequential presidential election this Sunday, with the results potentially bringing significant political change or continuing policies blamed for the country’s severe economic downturn. Here are the top ten latest updates: 1. Whether incumbent President Nicolás Maduro or his primary challenger, retired diplomat Edmundo González, emerges victorious, the outcome will resonate across the Americas. Supporters and critics…

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Shorter-dated US yields lower after data as curve steepens

Yields on shorter-dated U.S. Treasuries fell on Wednesday but rose on longer durations as investors digested a flurry of economic data to gauge the health of the economy. A closely watched part of the U.S. Treasury yield curve measuring the gap between two- and 10-year Treasury notes , an indicator of economic expectations, was at a negative 13.4 basis points after steepening to a negative 13.0, its least inverted since Oct. 23. An inversion of this part of the curve is widely viewed as a reliable signal that a recession…

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NASA’s Sunita Williams explores watering plants in space: When will Starliner astronauts return to Earth?

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are overstaying in space, are busy utilizing the extra time carrying out experiments, emergency drill and research on the International Space Station. ‘How plant absorb water in microgravity?’ On Wednesday, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) reported that Indian-origin Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who skyrocketed to space on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft on July 5, “continued exploring ways to effectively water plants in the weightless environment”. The two NASA astronauts took turns in the “Harmony module”, testing how root models and plants of various sizes would absorb…

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YouTube Expands Shorts Toolkit: Auto Layout, Text-to-Speech, & More

YouTube has introduced new tools for Shorts, designed to make content creation more accessible. The news comes as part of the third installment of “Release Notes,” featuring YouTube’s Chief Product Officer Johanna Voolich and Creator Liaison Rene Ritchie. Breaking Down Barriers To Creation YouTube Shorts, which has garnered 70 billion daily views, is simplifying the creation process. “We want to inspire creation and introduce tools that make it easy on Shorts,” said Voolich during the announcement. New Features Coming to Shorts Auto Layout: This Android-exclusive feature automatically tracks the main subject when…

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Canaan Launches the Third Generation of Immersion Cooling Avalon Miner A1566I at Mining Disrupt 2024

the creator of ASIC Bitcoin miners, unveiled its latest advancement, the Avalon Immersion Cooling Miner A1566I, with a hash rate of 249T and an energy efficiency of 19J/TH with a power consumption of 4500W, at the esteemed Mining Disrupt 2024 conference. Ning Zhang, Canaan’s Vice President and General Manager of Canaan U.S. expressed his enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to introduce the Avalon Miner A1566I. This product epitomizes our commitment to technological innovation and delivering efficient, environmentally friendly mining solutions to our customers.“ (PRNewsfoto/Canaan Inc.) Key Features of Avalon Immersion Cooling Miner A1566I: Power Efficiency: With…

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Alaska Airlines unveils new state-of-the-art location at Harvey Milk Terminal 1, reinforcing its position as SFO’s second largest carrier

– This morning, Alaska Airlines began welcoming guests to a new and cutting-edge space in San Francisco International Harvey Milk Terminal 1 following a two-year relocation project from Terminal 2. This multimillion-dollar investment allows us to deliver a premium and enhanced guest experience at SFO as the largest carrier at Harvey Milk Terminal 1. This morning, Alaska Airlines began welcoming guests to a new and cutting-edge space in San Francisco International Harvey Milk Terminal 1 that will allow us to deliver a premium and enhanced guest experience. Our new state-of-the-art location at…

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Graduate visa: UK plans to scan ‘best and brightest’ minds through stricter language test for college admission

The UK government plans to enforce stricter English language proficiency requirements for international students on the Graduate Visa. For this, students or applicants plaaning to study in UK universities will need to pass mandatory language tests to remain in the country. This measure aims to ensure that only the “best and brightest” candidates are selected. UK government spokesperson said,  “We are committed to attracting the best and brightest to study at our world-class universities whilst preventing the abuse of our immigration system.” “The British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak thinks there…

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Raj Thackeray makes big claim on Shiv Sena symbol: ‘Told Amit Shah not to…’

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday claimed that he had told Union Home Minister Amit Shah ‘not to touch’ Shiv Sena party and symbol. Thackeray made the claim while addressing party functionaries and workers in Mumbai. Also Read: BJP extols Uddhav Thackeray amid rift reports with Shinde’s Shiv Sena, Ajit Pawar’s NCP: ‘Health was not good, still…’ This marks the first instance where Thackeray has openly criticized the saffron party since the Eknath Shinde faction was declared the authentic Shiv Sena, receiving the bow and arrow symbol from…

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Why is Indian stock market rising after TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu’s statement?

Stock market today: After a tepid opening on Wednesday, the Indian stock market witnessed strong buying that pulled frontline indices up to 2% Stock market today: After a tepid opening in the Opening Bell, the Indian stock market witnessed strong bulls’ support after TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu vowed his party’s commitment to the NDA post-Lok Sabha Election results. The TDP leader said that ‘TDP is firmly with the NDA.’ Trend reversal on Dalal Street? Once the TDP leader cleared the rumours regarding his move after the BJP failed to get…

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Railway stocks soar on exit polls; IRFC, RVNL among top gainers

Indian railway stocks surged by over 13 per cent on Monday after several exit polls forecasted a decisive victory for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Leading the gains were Titagarh Rail Systems, reaching a 52-week high, along with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) at 11 per cent, Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) at 12.5 per cent, and Jupiter Wagons. RVNL shares reached a new record high, and the company’s market capitalisation surged to ₹85,000 crore.Also read: Exit Polls Impact: 7 BSE Power stocks surge to record…

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