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Canada to put tariffs on many US ag products Tuesday

The Canadian government on Sunday released a list of products valued at $30 billion to be subject to tariffs in retaliation for President Trump’s announced 25% tariffs on all Canadian products except energy, which will be subject to 10% tariffs.  The …

‘A publicity stunt’: activists decry Trump’s immigration raids marketed as entertainment

Just days after being sworn in as Donald Trump’s secretary of homeland security, Kristi Noem, well coiffed and clad in tactical gear, popped up in New York City before dawn with a message for Americans – and her boss, the US president. “Live this AM from …

Howie D developing Cape Canaveral hotel with Altitude360 rooftop bar

From the breezy seventh-floor rooftop of Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral, the Altitude360 Sky Bar & Observation Deck will offer visitors "sips and bites" shareable boards, bruschetta, desserts and cocktails — along with prime-time views of Port …

ATF arrests alleged Venezuelan gang member, weapons dealer in Colorado sting

Federal authorities in Denver, using undercover informants and agents, arrested seven people Wednesday for alleged trafficking of weapons, drugs, and female sex workers.  The last of those seven to be arrested was Jose Manuel Guerra-Caballero, a 37-year- …

Awareness key to cancer prevention and early diagnosis

Cancer is a leading cause of sickness and death in the Philippines, imposing a heavy socioeconomic burden on patients and their families. From January to June 2024, cancer was among the top three causes of death in the country, accounting for 11% of the …

Author chronicles creation of the racial gap between Blacks and whites

BOOK REVIEW “The Plunder of Black America: How the Racial Wealth Gap Was Made,” by Calvin Schermerhorn. Yale University Press, 304 pp. $30. As he celebrated the end of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery in 1865, Frederick Douglass emphasized that …

Addressing Burden Of Childhood Pneumonia

Childhood pneumonia remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite advances in vaccines, antibiotics, and public health measures, pneumonia continues to be the leading infectious cause of …

Dallas man facing 15 years for threats against Sikhs, antisemitic rhetoric

(Feb. 2, 2025 / JNS) Bushan Athale of Dallas, Texas, faces up to 15 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines after admitting in court on Friday to threatening Sikhs and Muslims and making antisemitic comments. The 49-year-old pleaded guilty to the …

20 funny, useful Japanese words that make foreigners laugh

There are loads of funny, colorful, and useful words in Japanese that just don’t have a direct translation into English. Japan has a long and rich history, and its famously complex language reflects that. The language of a country can give you perspective …

Timb unveils initiative to boost sustainable pea production

Yolanda Mlilo, Business Reporter THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (Timb) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at promoting sustainable pea production while enhancing the livelihoods of farmers. With pea cultivation fitting seamlessly into the …

15 Best Movies Like The Big Short

As the United States inches closer and closer toward a tipping point into class warfare, we can't help but think back to "The Big Short." Based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Michael Lewis, Adam McKay's irreverent spin on the …

10 Best Games With Loads of Romantic Options

No matter where you go, love is always in the air—and in these games, it’s everywhere else, too. Whether you’re chasing down the perfect digital date or just adding a little heat to your virtual adventures, getting down and dirty with NPCs is the goal of …

Test your ethics knowledge

How is your ethics knowledge? This quiz will put CIMA members' and candidates' knowledge of the CIMA Code of Ethics to the test. (See also FM's "Ethics Quiz for Finance Professionals", published on Global Ethics Day in October.) Each …

Health inspections: Unsafe food, 'mold-like' buildup

ABOUT RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS  This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Marion County health department.  Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker …

Man arrested after shoplifting turns violent at Newark smoke shop

6 NEWARK, Del. — A Newark man was arrested after a shoplifting incident at a local smoke shop escalated into a robbery when he allegedly assaulted an employee while attempting to flee with stolen merchandise, Delaware State Police said. Troopers responded …

Tea sector commits to safe working conditions

Tea Association of Malawi Limited (Taml) has reiterated its commitment to a safe working environment for all workers in the industry. In an interview, Taml Chairperson Sangwani Hara said the sector is committed to the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) …

The rumble of the pins… Fremont County Bowling Alleys

(Fremont County, WY) – It was simply called the “Bowling Alley.” There wasn’t any confusion, since it was the only one in Fremont County. It opened early in 1904 at the Coalter’s Opera House at 303 Main Street.Bowling has arrived in Lander May 12, 1904 – h …

Ex-Glendale, CA, Fire Captain, an Arsonist, Nabbed by His Novel

  Soon after the first engine arrived to fight the fatal hardware store blaze in South Pasadena, John Orr materialized and began snapping photos. His presence outside Ole's Home Center on Fair Oaks Avenue in October 1984 did not seem out of place. He …

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

Philip Morris International Comments on English Court’s Plain Packaging Decision

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2016-- Philip Morris International (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on an English Court’s decision to uphold the UK’s plain packaging regulations. In May 2015, PMI and other companies sought a …

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Holds 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of Presentation at Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum

Philip Morris International Comments on Court of Justice of the European Union Judgment on the EU Tobacco Products ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2016-- Philip Morris International (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union following its legal review of the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive …