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Following on from “Black Women for Harris” and “White Women for Harris” came “White Dudes for Harris,” whose organizers say that some 200,000 people, including the actor who plays “The Dude” himself, helped raise more than $4 million during Zoom fundraising calls.The online call, which lasted more than three hours, included actors Mark Hamill, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sean Astin and Josh Gad, who all voiced their support for Vice President Harris' presidential bid, as well as 'N Sync star Lance Bass and a number of Democratic politicians.The most prominent celebrity was actor Jeff Bridges, who was introduced as “Dude-in-Chief.” He played…
Amid a child care crisis that's impacting thousands of Sarasota-Manatee families and businesses, advocates have been busy getting the word out about a new state tax credit available to employers who support child care for their employees.The child care tax credit bill was passed by the Legislature this session and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.The law, which goes into effect on Oct. 1, allows employers to receive tax credits by providing on-site child care facilities for their employees or by subsidizing the costs of child care for employees at qualifying facilities.The tax credit's launch comes shortly after the…
Kamala Harris ended her 2020 presidential campaign before she reached the Iowa Caucuses, as she struggled to raise money and stand out in a crowded field.Iowa Democrats said Harris could come across as overly cautious in her last campaign, but she’s grown confident in her role as vice president.This year, Harris enters the race with a massive war chest and experienced campaign operation, and she can lean on her background as a prosecutor to present a clear contrast with Donald Trump.In November 2019, then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris marched in time with a drum line surrounded by eager supporters, all smiles…
One thing is hotter than the record-breaking temperatures sweeping across the country this summer: business for air conditioning contractors.Gary Bedard, president of Home Comfort Solutions for Lennox International, one of the industry's largest manufacturers of HVAC equipment, said the U.S. has seen a surge in demand for air-conditioner replacements this summer as temperatures soared into the triple digits across the country. The surge in demand could be even bigger in heatwave epicenters such as Washington, D.C., he said.This summer has already been the hottest on record in Washington, DC, with a record four consecutive days this month when temperatures topped…
Chris Megerian, The Associated Press 13 minutes ago Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Saturday, July 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump unveiled new TV ads Tuesday as part of a multimillion-dollar battle to gain an advantage in this year's realigned race. Harris's minute-long ad describes her as “fearless” and is a highlight of her political career, which dates back to her time as a trial attorney in California. The Democratic front-runner is less well-known than Trump but…
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez The year is 2024, and two years after their long-awaited wedding, the couple is rife with divorce rumors. After reuniting for the first time in 20 years, the couple seemed destined for a lasting relationship. However, recent events suggest they may be heading for a separation: In July 2024, they put their $60 million Beverly Hills mansion up for sale, suggesting potential problems, especially considering their previous attempts to sell the property privately were largely unsuccessful. Jennifer Lopez celebrates 55th birthday amid rumors of separation from Ben AffleckAdditionally, the couple has been spending long periods…
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Happy birthday to Lisa Kudrow, Joey King, and all the other celebrities who have birthdays today. Check out the slideshow below to see photos of celebrities who turn one year older on July 30 and learn some fun facts about each of them.Top celebrities born on July 30, 2024Paul Anka performs onstage at the American Friends of Magen David Adom's Red Star Ball at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, Thursday, October 23, 2014. (John Shearer/Invision, Courtesy of American Friends of Magen David Adom/AP Images)Singer Paul Anka turns 83Fun fact: He appeared in the film 3000 Miles to Graceland…
Fresh4u Produce, a wholesale importer of fruit and vegetables, has seen significant growth and success with international payment solutions from WorldFirst. With WorldFirst's support, Fresh4u Produce can more easily pay suppliers while managing currency fluctuations and low profit margins, enabling it to expand across Europe and bring a more diverse range of produce to market. (Photo: Business Wire)WorldAccount offers fast online account opening and international payment capabilities to help small and medium-sized businesses expand their business around the world. (Graphic: Business Wire)A feature that allows instant international payments between World Account users around the worldWorldFirst has further improved transaction speed,…
German freight-shipping unicorn Zehnder is on a roll. The company announced on Tuesday that it is acquiring logistics giant C.H. Robinson's European ground transportation assets in an all-cash deal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but a source close to the company told TechCrunch that the deal is valued at about the same as Zehnder's acquisition of Uber's European freight business in 2020. The deal was an all-stock transaction and was rumored to be worth around €900 million at the time. C.H. Robinson is estimated to be the second largest logistics company in the world after Amazon, with…