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Holcim's Jan Jenisch intends to “create two independent champions” with the North American spinoff. Lionel Ng/Bloomberg via Getty Images Holcim, the world's largest cement maker, said Sunday it plans to spin off its fast-growing North American business to pave the way for a U.S. listing with a market capitalization of more than $30 billion next year. The Swiss building materials maker also appointed European director Mirjan Gutovic as chief executive officer. He will succeed Jan Jenisch, who will remain chairman. The executive changes will take effect from May 1st. In a conference call following the announcement, Jenisch said a valuation…
The sooner you arrive, the more you'll get discounted admission to one of the country's most popular equestrian and lifestyle events. Following last year's spectacular Bolesworth International Convention, which welcomed over 17,000 people to the 6,000-acre castle grounds, tickets are now on sale for this year's summer celebrations, which run from June 6th to 16th. Located in Tattenhall, near Wrexham and Chester, this jam-packed program's all-star line-up includes some of the top names in international show jumping, as well as special VIP and celebrity guests, live music, family-friendly entertainment and dog-friendly Activities include ringside. hospitality etc. From June 13th to…
A popular Las Vegas real estate agent was sentenced to prison last week for defrauding an elderly man with dementia out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. KLAS reports that Sophia Smith, 50, convinced the victim, 90-year-old Cornelius “Connie” Hoffmans, that they were in a romantic relationship. A Clark County jury found Smith guilty of theft, credit card fraud and exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable person. District Court Judge Carly Kierney warned Smith that if he breached his probation within five years he could face further prison time, giving him six months in prison and a suspended sentence of…
the Davos Congress Centre where AI is dominating the agenda at this years World Economic Forum. Hosted by Klaus Schwab, the theme for the 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) is restoring trust in the future within societies and among nations. The week-long WEF event brings global leaders and industry leaders together to shape the world’s future. (Photo by Andy Barton/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images As I stepped into the promenade of Davos and bustling halls of the World Economic Forum, a critical question echoed in every discussion: In the journey of AI towards shaping our future,…
Scott Disick is a doting father, and his fans are enjoying a rare glimpse into his home life in a new video posted over the weekend. The reality star posted on Instagram that his daughter Penelope, 11, and several friends, including cousin North West, performed Sophie Ellis-Bextor's song “Murder on the Dance Floor.” She shared a sweet video of herself running down the stairs. In the video, which can be seen below, Penelope is seen leading the group and they follow her while shining their cell phone flashlights on her. Video: Scott Disick films daughter Penelope dancing at home When…
downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. Protesters in Los Angeles denounce Biden administration's support for Israel. David McNew/Getty Images NBC reports that Biden is considering cutting some arms aid to Israel.Biden wants to use the weapon as a lever to force Israel to scale back its attacks.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has so far rejected calls from Biden to scale back the offensive in Gaza. President Joe Biden's patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been running thin in recent months.Biden has repeatedly called on Netanyahu to show restraint and scale back…
While many people hope to pursue lucrative careers abroad, some are motivated by a different mission: to return to their roots and address important issues in their home country. Stanford graduate Nirmit Parekh is the founder and CEO of Apna, a blue-collar employment platform that addresses youth unemployment and quickly became India's youngest billion-dollar startup. It embodies this spirit. Parekh's journey began in Mumbai, where he developed an innovative mindset from an early age. He was creating digital clock circuits by his age of 7 and delved into programming and robotics at age 13. His academic journey began at Nirma…
Home Details Address: 80 Shurtleff Road, Eastham Price: $1,725,000 Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms Square Feet: 2,415 Lot Size: 0.9 acres Year Built: 1950 MLS#: 22400196 Contact: Amy Marseglia, William Raveis Real Estate, 774.836.6067Mary Prince Photography by William Lavis Real EstateHome Details Address: 80 Shurtleff Road, Eastham Price: $1,725,000 Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms Square Feet: 2,415 Lot Size: 0.9 acres Year Built: 1950 MLS#: 22400196 Contact: Amy Marseglia, William Raveis Real Estate, 774.836.6067Amy Marseglia/William Laveis Real EstateHome Details Address: 80 Shurtleff Road, Eastham Price: $1,725,000 Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms Square Feet: 2,415 Lot Size: 0.9…
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a warning statement warning the public to be wary of high-yield crypto investment schemes such as the Floki Staking Program and the TokenFi Staking Program. SFC warns investors In a recent announcement, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has revealed that both the “Floki Staking Program'' and the “TokenFi Staking Program'' lack authorization to offer to the public in Hong Kong. . Regulators warn investors should consider these potentially questionable schemes as both services include crypto staking services that they claim deliver extremely high annualized returns ranging from…
Mercedes-Benz has entered the real estate market with the debut of Mercedes-Benz Place, a luxury residential tower in Dubai developed in collaboration with UAE developer Binhatti. The $1 billion, 65-story tower, scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026, will soar 1,118 feet above downtown Dubai and include 150 luxury apartments, the New York Post reports. is expected to be provided. Priced at up to $10 million, the tower is expected to offer unobstructed views of the world's tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa. The design of Mercedes-Benz Places features a distinctive oval exterior, inspired by the sleek lines…