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Why Coca-Cola’s CIO prioritizes big-impact AI pilot projects
Fortune
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Neeraj Tolmare, the chief information officer at Coca-Cola, says the artificial intelligence pilots that he invests in only get authorized if the beverage giant can envision revenue generation or big efficiency gains once fully in production. This...
Southern Albertans still feeling the effects of Montana’s St. Mary Siphon failure
Global News
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July 9, 2025
For over a century, a diversion plan in Montana has sent additional water flowing down the Milk River into Canada. However, in June of last year, a catastrophic structural failure at the St. Mary Siphon occurred, eventually halting flow...
Carlton County races to secure green energy funds killed by Trump’s budget bill
Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota
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July 9, 2025
CARLTON — Carlton County officials are racing to start building an estimated $4.75 million solar field to secure federal funding that is set to expire under the recently passed "One Big Beautiful Bill." The passage of President Donald Trump’s tax...
44 Interns Join Lockheed Martin's Advanced Technology Internship In Abu Dhabi
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) CISS Programs Prepare Next-Gen Talent for Roles in AI, Space and Aerospace Systems -p decoding="async" class="CToWUd" title="CISS Summer 6" src="#" alt="CISS Summer 6" width="620" data-bit="iit" /> ABU DHABI, United Arab...
What’s happening in the Mid-Hudson Valley: July 9, 2025
Daily Freeman - New York
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July 9, 2025
• Arm-of-the-Sea Theater will perform its new show, “Rags to Riches: Stories from a Saugerties Paper Mill” on Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, and 30 at the Arm-of-the-Sea Tidewater Center, 57 E. Bridge St, Saugerties. Doors open at 6 p.m., followed by...
Officials approve massive new solar farm to power tens of thousands of homes — here's what's happening
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 9, 2025
Financial markets have taken notice. by Leslie SattlerJuly 9, 2025 A new 140-megawatt solar installation called Oaklands Farm has received official approval from U.K. authorities, boosting England's clean energy capacity in South Derbyshire,...
Dunleavy’s office says Alaska has no plans to build ‘Bear Alcatraz’ for ICE detainees
Alaska Public Media
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July 9, 2025
After a Fox News interview raised the possibility of Alaska building a “Bear Alcatraz” Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, the office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy said on Tuesday that the state has no such plans. The Dunleavy...
Dubai’s RTA completes major intersection upgrade
Gulf News
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has successfully completed a series of traffic enhancement works at the busy intersection of Al Wasl Street and Al Manara Street, aimed at improving vehicle flow and reducing congestion. Key enhancements...
EDF commits $1.5 billion to UK’s Sizewell C nuclear project
Power Engineering
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July 9, 2025
French utility EDF will invest approximately 1.1 billion pounds ($1.5 billion) in Britain’s Sizewell C nuclear power project in Britain. The announcement was made during a visit to the UK by French President Emmanuel Macron. The investment would...
Ontario college sector facing one of province’s largest mass layoffs, union says
The Globe and Mail
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July 9, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:When the number of international students plummeted after the cap was introduced 18 months ago, colleges – foreseeing deficits ahead – began to cut jobs and programs.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail Ontario colleges have been...
China Market Update: Instant Commerce Race Getting Government’s Attention
Forbes
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CLNKraneShares Key News Asian equities delivered a mixed performance overnight, as the Philippines and Vietnam outperformed while Hong Kong underperformed. This occurred despite former President Donald Trump’s threats of new tariffs on copper and...
Trump’s Trade War Escalates
Al Dia News
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President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats are keeping economies around the world on edge. With the new August 1 deadline approaching, the European Union is accelerating negotiations to avoid a commercial clash, while countries like Indonesia...
Russian Demand for U.S. Real Estate Surges 78.5%
The Moscow Times
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July 9, 2025
Interest in U.S. real estate among Russian nationals surged by 78.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, according to data released by the real estate firm Tranio and reported by the RBC news website on Wednesday. The increase marks a notable...
Here's how to get a job helping build the new Ohio River bridge
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Ohio
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The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project is hiring around 700 laborers, with a range of additional jobs for subcontractors. Recruitment is underway online and at in-person events. Questions are growing about training, material costs, and supply...
The 34th Annual Hermes Expo: Elevating Greek-American Enterprise, Culture, and Connection
Hellenic News of America
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July 9, 2025
The 34th Annual Hermes Expo reaffirmed its status as North America’s leading Greek-American trade and networking event, delivering a powerful day of connection, knowledge-sharing, and celebration at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, New Jersey....
Section of U.S. 51 in Du Quoin Closing for Construction July 8
WSIU - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
The Illinois Department of Transportation will close U.S. 51 in Du Quoin between Park Street and North Street starting Tuesday, July 8, for pavement replacement work. The closure, expected to last about 30 days, will redirect local traffic to...
China Opens Up to More Tourists as the U.S. Under Trump Closes Itself Off
TIME Magazine
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July 9, 2025
As the U.S. under President Donald Trump increasingly closes itself off from the world, denying entry to tourists amid a crackdown on border controls and migration, its geopolitical rival China, which has long been known for its relative...
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Greece Ambassadorship: Full Senate Hearing Statement
Greek Reporter
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July 9, 2025
Video screenshot. Credit: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Kimberly Guilfoyle, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US Embassy in Greece, is facing her confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday. With...
Arrival of Navy’s 2nd Ford-class carrier pushed back to 2027 in budget estimate
The Virginian-Pilot
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July 9, 2025
A projected two-year delay in bringing the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier to the fleet will eventually leave the service with just 10 carriers for nearly a year, according to Navy budget documents. The future USS John F. Kennedy was scheduled to...
Mexico's president says protests against mass tourism are 'xenophobic'
KATC 3 ABC - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
A fierce protest in Mexico City railing against gentrification and mass tourism was fueled by government failures and active promotion to attract digital nomads, according to experts, who said tension had been mounting for years. The criticism...