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The U.S. Economy slowed in the First Quarter
The U.S. economy slowed last quarter, growing at an annual rate of 1.6%. Consumers continued to drive growth in the January-March quarter. But prices remain well above their pre-pandemic levels.
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Bombardier to Deliver Global 7500 Business Jet to VistaJet
Cash burn for the quarter through March rose 57% to $387 million, above analysts' estimates of $361 million, according to LSEG data. Montreal-based Bombardier is ramping up production this year of its super mid-sized Challenger jets which seat about 10.
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Bombardier Reports Higher Cash Burn in First Quarter
Bombardier BBD-B-T reported a higher-than-expected cash burn in the first quarter on Thursday. Cash burn for the quarter through March rose 57 per cent to $387-million, above analysts’ estimates of $361-million. Canadian plane maker is facing pressure from rival General Dynamics’ Gulfstream.
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Read more at The Globe and Mail
Ontario’s Long-Term Business Confidence Drops 6.7 Points
Ontario’s long-term business confidence level for the next 12 months dropped 6.7 points since March to 49.2 according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer® index. This score places Ontario in a tie with Quebec for the third lowest long term business confidence levels in the country after Saskatchewan and New Brunswick.
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Swave Photonics Announces World's First 3D Holographic Display Technology for Compact Extended Reality (XR) Form Factors
Swave Photonics has announced its development of the world’s first 3D holographic display technology for compact extended reality (XR) form factors like smart glasses. The chip-based technology will enable AI-powered spatial computing with a reality-first user experience, where digital elements complement, learn from, and interact with the physical world. The first application for the HXR display technology will be low-cost, light weight, AR smart glasses with all-day battery life.
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The U.S. Trade-To-GDP Ratio
In 2022, the U.S. trade-to-GDP ratio was 27%, according to the World Bank. In fact, only two of the 193 countries examined by World Bank were less involved in international trade than the United States. Most world economic powers scored considerably higher, with Germany at 100%, France at 73%, India at 49% and China at 38%.
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The Greatest Hitter of All Time
Hank Greenberg is one of only 10 baseball players to ever hit 58 home runs in a single season. Greenberg was one of the greatest hitters ever to grace America’s pastime. The only real weakness in Greenberg’s game was that he didn’t contribute defensively because he played first base (a less demanding position)
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Prince William Visits a West Midlands School to Meet a 12-Year-Old Student
Prince William visited St Michael's Church of England High School in Rowley Regis. Freddie Hadley invited the prince to discuss the issue. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable X cookies or to allow those cookies just once.
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Read more at Sky News
CVS Health to Provide Workforce Development and Community Resource Center
CVS Health® is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. This summer will mark three years that CVS Pharmacy locations throughout Baton Rouge will serve as host sites for summer externs enrolled in the MYWE program. In 2023, the company streamlined access to meaningful employment for more than 1,400 individuals.
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Pharmacogenomics Research in Africa Transforms Healthcare
Africa must not be left behind in this transformative journey. Pharmacogenomics is the study of how genetic variations influence an individual’s response to therapeutic drugs. Africa’s population is projected to double by 2050 and boasts the most diverse population genetics globally.
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Read more at Health Policy Watch