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The Rise of AI and Technological Advancements in the Construction Industry Increases Litigation and Disclosure Risks
JD Supra - California
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August 2, 2025
In a rapidly evolving digital age, it is essential for contractors to understand the potential risks when managing voluminous amounts of project data and rolling out new communication platforms to employees. Certain policies and procedures should...
J/PR Launches New San Francisco Office
Silicon Valley Daily - California
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July 30, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO — J/PR, an agency specializing in public relations, content creation, social media, and brand partnerships has announced the launch of the firm’s new San Francisco office. The new Bay Area office will be dual-branded under J/PR and...
Powerbank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103): Name Change Signals Broader Energy Strategy And Investor Growth Potential
MENAFN
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August 1, 2025
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) SolarBank Corporation has changed its name to PowerBank Corporation to better align with its expanding clean energy portfolio. PowerBank develops solar and battery storage projects in the U.S. and Canada. The firm...
Galway’s Pam Finn appointed to advisory board of Los Angeles Film Festival
Galway Advertiser
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Galway-based filmmaker and media strategist Pam Finn has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the City of Angels Film Festival in Los Angeles. The international festival, which celebrates bold independent storytelling, counts Joanna Lumley...
US willfully ceding the energy innovation race to China
Asia Times
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August 2, 2025
During the Cold War, the US and Soviet Union were locked in a desperate race to develop cutting‑edge technologies like long-range missiles and satellites. Fast forward to today and the frontiers of global technology have pivoted to AI and...
Americans Sound The Alarm After U.S. Airport Looks Depressingly Unrecognizable Without Canadian Tourists
The Travel
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August 3, 2025
Travel trends are pivoting. Both airports and airlines are starting to notice. Air Canada is working to replace U.S. travel with different markets. The airline has seen a surge in South American trips, while domestic travel is also on the rise. In...
California’s New CCPA Cybersecurity Audit Regulations: A Roadmap to “Reasonable” Security?
JD Supra - California
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July 31, 2025
Last week, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“Agency”) approved adoption of detailed new regulations under the CCPA that will include (among other notable components) a rule requiring annual cybersecurity audits for certain businesses (the...
EVs embrace wireless charging
Townsville Bulletin
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August 4, 2025
Aussies could be soon charging their cars as easily and effortlessly as they charge their mobile phone, courtesy of game-changing new technology. A decade since Tesla debuted it’s autonomous ‘snake’ charging technology, that never went into...
'Tierney was a f*#*ing nightmare": Quentin Tarantino recalls firing Lawrence Tierney amid fellow A-lister's memorial in LA
Sportskeeda
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August 4, 2025
Quentin Tarantino recently reflected on a key moment from the production of Reservoir Dogs while speaking at a memorial event for actor Michael Madsen. A month after the passing of actor Michael Madsen, Quentin Tarantino hosted a private memorial...
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Los Angeles County in week ending July 26?
SE LA Times - California
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July 30, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Los Angeles County...
Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF): Why Past Producers Offer The Clearest Path To Near-Term Gold Production
MENAFN
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August 1, 2025
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Lahontan's Santa Fe Mine produced 359,202 ounces of gold and 702,067 ounces of silver between 1988-1995 using low-cost heap leach operations, establishing proven mineralization and processing methods The current...
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves- 8/1/2025
PLANADVISER
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August 1, 2025
Voya Investment Management Expands Distribution Team Voya Investment Management announced three new additions to its distribution team: Lynn Flaherty, Greg Khost and Andrew Terry, who will be reporting to Tiffany Potesta, head of distribution....
Kern County backs Newsom's legislation to boost local oil production
BakersfieldNow - California
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County has announced its support for Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed legislation aimed at stabilizing California's fuel market and ensuring an affordable, reliable energy supply for all Californians. The...
California Commissioner Takes Legal Action Against FAIR Plan for Smoke Damage Claims
Claims Journal
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July 31, 2025
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is taking legal action against the California FAIR Plan Association for reportedly denying and limiting smoke damage claims from wildfire survivors. The California Department of Insurance filed an...
ASUR SIGNS DEAL TO ACQUIRE URW'S AIRPORT RETAIL CONCESSIONS AT KEY TERMINALS AT NEW YORK JFK, LOS ANGELES LAX, AND CHICAGO ORD AIRPORTS
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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MEXICO CITY and PARIS, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:ASR; BMV:ASUR) (ASUR) and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (XPAR: URW) (URW) today announced that ASUR's subsidiary ASUR US Commercial Airports,...
Opinion: Trump’s wrath could rescue California’s high-speed rail project
Times of San Diego
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August 1, 2025
An aerial view of construction of the Hanford Viaduct for the high-speed rail line in the Central Valley. (Courtesy of the California High-Speed Rail Authority) Donald Trump just gave Californians a new opening to save our high-speed rail project....
Chris Wasser: Why do I have a blink-182 lyric tattooed on my arm, and their logo on my shoulder? Let’s go back to me aged 12
Irish Independent
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‘It was around the time America’s goofiest band went supernova’ Here's an inkling - Chris with his etchings Today at 06:30 Mark Hoppus doesn’t know it, but I have his handwriting tattooed on the inside of my arm. Some people ask questions about...
California Blows A Big Fat EV Sales Raspberry At The Haters
CleanTechnica
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July 31, 2025
Last Updated on: 31st July 2025, 05:57 pm With zero emission vehicles accounting for a healthy 21.6% of all new vehicle sales in California during Q2 this year, the California Energy Commission could not resist rubbing the good news in the face of...
New California Regs Will Impact Your AI and Privacy Policies: FAQs on Automated Decision-Making, Risk Assessments, and Cybersecurity Audits
JD Supra - California
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August 1, 2025
California regulators unanimously approved a sweeping set of regulations on July 24 governing the use of automated decision-making technology (ADMT) and mandating risk assessments and cybersecurity audits for businesses subject to the California...
Cheapest regular gas in cities across Los Angeles County in week ending July 26
SE LA Times - California
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July 30, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Los Angeles County...