ContextLogic has announced an agreement to sell a significant portion of its operating assets and liabilities, including its eCommerce platform Wish, to Qoo10, an eCommerce platform operating in Asia. The transaction is valued at approximately $173 million in cash, ContextLogic said in a Monday (Feb. 12) press release. Following the completion of the transaction, ContextLogic
At least two thirds of vice chancellors at cash-strapped universities took pay rises last year, new analysis has revealed. Of the 66 institutions known to be making redundancies or taking cost-cutting measures, 43 gave their vice chancellor a pay bump. Some were awarded massive pay package boosts of up to 26 per cent, with many
When he was an applications engineer in the heavy engineering industry, Dr Shubrajit Bhaumik had seen how physically demanding it was to inspect bearings, gears, shafts and other heavy machinery parts on a tight deadline and file a quick report.“Tribologists inspect the friction parts and depending on their report, the maintenance team decides their maintenance
Rafael Nadal “not 100%” as he skips US Open Tennis star Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the upcoming US Open in New York as he is unable to “give my 100% at this time.” unbranded – Sport The final major tournament of the tennis calendar is here. The 2024 US Open is set to
Photo: Maria Sbytova/Adobe Stock FidoCure, the flagship brand of the One Health Company, has been granted a patent for a novel targeted therapy and biomarker for canine cancer by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent covers a new approach to treatment, using mutation profiling to better manage bladder cancer in dogs.1 The
Simone Biles’ impact looms large over gymnastics, Olympics After a dominant performance at the Paris Olympics, USA TODAY’s Nancy Armour says Simone Biles has cemented her legacy as the greatest gymnast. GOAT. Legend. Idol. Those are just a few words used to describe gymnast Simone Biles. The decorated Olympic athlete is joining Jade Carey, Jordan
There’s something extra special about winning this week’s AIG Women’s Open. This is only the third time the women’s major has been played on the historic Old Course at St. Andrews, and to boast that you claimed the title at the Home of Golf is a reward that doesn’t come with a specific price tag.
43 vehicles seized in total. Four people arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle and money laundering offences. Officers also seized five Rolex watches, on Tag Heuer watch, seven bottles of vintage whiskey as well as £5000 in cash. Yesterday (Thursday 22 August 2024), officers from our Rochdale North Neighbourhood Team assisted by our
article The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has launched an investigation following significant damage to a construction site overnight. (Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office) KITSAP COUNTY – The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has launched an investigation following significant damage to a construction site on Newberry Hill Road and Sesame Street N.W. According to a KCSO
Value of gold bar reaches $1M for 1st time A bar of gold is now worth $1 million. Fox – LA The price of gold hit an all-time high this week, driving the price of a standard gold bar up to $1 million for the first time ever. A typical gold bar as we think