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U.S. concerned China is seeking rushed deals with Pacific island nations
U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price speaks during a news conference in Washington, U.S. March 10, 2022. Manuel Balce Ceneta/Pool via REUTERS Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, May 25 (Reuters) – The United States is concerned that China is seeking to reach agreements with Pacific island nations in what may …
School districts may have been cut out of book deals, breaking Florida law – Orlando Sentinel
TALLAHASSEE — Some of Florida’s most financially strapped small school districts could have paid thousands of dollars more for textbooks than their larger counterparts, and local officials are asking state leaders to do something about it. A whistleblower identified as “John/Jane Doe” recently sent allegations to state officials about publishers potentially violating state law by …
Scott Morrison inks G7 deals with Japan and Germany to develop lower-emissions technology | Australian foreign policy
Scott Morrison has inked deals with Japan and Germany to develop technology to help reach “a net zero emissions future” – but continues to resist international pressure to formally commit Australia to a firm 2050 deadline. With the climate crisis taking centre stage on the final day of the G7 summit in Cornwall, England, the …
Private-Equity Group Reaches Deal to Buy Medline for Over $30 Billion
A group of private-equity firms reached a deal to acquire Medline Industries Inc. that would value the medical-supply company at more than $30 billion, in one of the largest leveraged buyouts since the financial crisis. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier Saturday that the group was close to a deal after beating out a rival …
Old Town bar deals with another setback
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – One thing after another, that’s how the owners of 6 Degrees, a local bar feel after the man shattered their windows and stole a bunch of liquor in the early hours of Wednesday morning. First, it was the pandemic, the shutdown, and now this. “I couldn’t believe someone could do that,” …
Retail technology deals and deployments at a glance — Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Online fashion retailer boohoo has launched recently acquired brands Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton on its e-commerce platform in partnership Astound Commerce. Kazidomi, an online retailer that sells healthy and organic foods, has deployed Adyen’s new Planet tool. This lets Adyen’s merchants offer their shoppers the opportunity to offset the carbon footprint of their purchases at the end of the …
Wendy’s, Sonic, Auntie Anne’s and more have Pretzel Day deals Monday
CLOSE Whether they’re soft or crunchy, large or small, salty or cheesy, Pretzels are a delicious treat. Here are some fun facts to celebrate National Pretzel Day. Monday is a day to save some dough on twisted treats. It’s the lesser-known made-up food holiday of National Pretzel Day and pretzel franchises and businesses nationwide are …
Australia ‘not targeting China’ by scrapping Victoria deals; NSW and WA investigate COVID-19 cases linked to hotel quarantine; US government launches investigation into Minneapolis police after George Floyd trial verdict
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg was asked about the axing of the Chinese trade deal in Victoria. He said Australia’s relationship with China remains “important”, but Australia will protect it’s own national interests. “The Morrison government will always defend and promote Australia’s national interest and that’s why we have acted today,” he said. “We make no excuses for strongly protecting the national …
NBA trade deadline: Joel Embiid, Draymond Green, other players react to the flurry of deals
USATSI On Thursday the NBA trade deadline for the 2020-21 season came and many teams begin posturing for their potential playoff runs or rebuilding efforts. Entering the day, some of the biggest names that were expected to be moved were Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry and Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon. Leading up to the trade …
Sport urged to drop high carbon sponsorship deals
Chemicals giant Ineos runs the cycling team Ineos Grenadiers featuring Chris Froome Sports teams and competitions have been urged to drop sponsorship deals from companies that promote “high carbon lifestyles, products and services”. It says there are more than 250 sponsor agreements worldwide between sports groups and high carbon industries. “Sport floats on a sea …
