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[ad_1] As an immigrant to the US and an innovator in business, Eleni Delimpatadaki Janis, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of EQUIVICO by NCRC, wants to close the funding gap for small businesses by making it more inclusive. “This is how we make the world a fairer place,” says Eleni. CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN: Interview conducted by Lori Sokol, Executive Director/Women’s eNews [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] The charging cord may cause an electric shock By James Limbach of ConsumerAffairs September 12, 2023 General Motors is recalling 9,423 Webasto Portable Charging Cords (Gen 3), part number 24044913. The cords contain incorrect software and may fail to discontinue charging if the ground connection is lost. A portable charging cord that loses its ground connection while in use may result in electric shock, causing an injury. What to do Dealers will inspect and replace the portable charging cord — as necessary — free of charge. Notification letters are expected to be sent to owners October 16, 2023. Owners…

[ad_1] NASA astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight. Rubio surpassed the U.S. space endurance record of 355 days on Monday at the International Space Station. He arrived at the outpost last September with two Russians for a routine six months. But their stay was doubled after their Soyuz capsule developed a coolant leak while parked at the space station. READ MORE: New International Space Station crew launches with 4 astronauts from 4 countries The trio will return to Earth on Sept. 27 in a replacement capsule that was sent up empty for the ride home. By then, Rubio…

[ad_1] Kevin Costner’s lawyer is incredulous … blasting estranged wife Christine Baumgartner for asking a judge to make him pay $885k to argue a single issue in divorce court. Disso queen Laura Wasser filed her blistering response to Christine’s request … explaining the fees would supposedly be incurred for a mini-trial over one issue in the prenup — whether her waiver of spousal support is enforceable. Christine’s lawyers say it will take $885k to make their case — and they want Kevin to foot the bill — but Wasser fired back that based on hourly rates, Christine’s legal team would…

[ad_1] Rebels says they have seized control of a military camp and posts in Bourem from army and Wagner mercenaries, threatening to unravel a 2015 peace deal.Tuareg rebels in northern Mali have claimed to have seized control of a military camp and posts in the town of Bourem after weeks of fighting against the national army and Wagner mercenaries, threatening to unravel a 2015 peace deal. Tuesday’s capture of Bourem, situated between the ancient cities of Gao and Timbuktu, by the Tuareg rebel alliance called the Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA) comes as the military consolidated power in two coups…

[ad_1] The United Auto Workers Union (UAW) has set a Thursday strike deadline against the three U.S. auto manufacturers – Ford, GMl and Stellantis (Chrysler).The union has reduced its demand for a 40% pay raise to a 36% increase but the two sides are still said to be far apart. A strike against all three companies would essentially shut down auto manufacturing in the U.S., though some foreign car companies with plants in the U.S. would continue to operate.But after a pandemic that snarled supply chains, reducing vehicle output and raising prices, Karl Brauer, executive analyst at iSeeCars.com, says a…

[ad_1] Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is finally set to leave India on Tuesday, after technical issues with his aircraft left him stranded in New Delhi for days after the G20 summit. “The technical issue with the plane has been resolved. The plane has been cleared to fly,” Mohammad Hussain, press secretary for Trudeau, told multiple news outlets. Trudeau was supposed to depart New Delhi on Sunday, after attending the G20 over the weekend. But a mechanical fault with his plane forced the prime minister and his delegation to extend their stay in India’s capital for an extra two days. The plane,…

[ad_1] Erica Mena says she’s sorry for calling her reality show costar a monkey — but she insists there was no racism behind the insult. The ex-‘Love & Hip Hop’ star — who was booted from the show for hurling the word — tells TMZ … “I deeply regret my insensitive comment and want to humbly apologize to anybody I hurt or offended by my thoughtlessness. My choice of words was wrong, and I take full responsibility for what I said.” Play video content MTV She adds, “I am committed to listening to the voices of those affected and will…

[ad_1] By Sana Atef*, Mehsa Elham*, and Freshta Ghani for Zan Times Humaira*, a single mother of three, just wants to do her job as a midwife in a hospital in Kandahar province. Each time the Taliban adds another layer of rules and edicts directed at working women, she has to figure out a way to continue her job of helping other women during the dangers of childbirth in a country with the highest maternal mortality rates in Asia. And her experience is being echoed across Afghanistan as female medical personnel struggle to do their jobs under increasingly draconian rules directed…

[ad_1] The past few years have seen a record number of anti-LGBTQ+ (and especially anti-trans) bills introduced in the U.S. And while such legislation carries an unimaginably negative political and cultural impact, a new survey has revealed that the anti-LGBTQ+ legislative wave is also pushing more trans people to run for office.The Victory institute, an advocacy group that supports LGBTQ+ candidates for office, released a report last week that examines the “motivations, experiences, and challenges of LGBTQ+ candidates in the United States.” Conducted alongside the LGBTQ+ Politics Research Initiative at Loyola University, it surveyed 474 candidates from 49 states, Washington…