Jio Platforms, the technology firm owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, earned another investment, this time from the American chipmaker. Qualcomm (QCOM). The two companies announced Sunday that Qualcomm’s investment arm would inject up to Rs 7.3 billion (about $ 97 million) into Jio, in exchange for a 0.15% equity stake. …
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Daughter of Texas cop shot dead in ambush removes tribute to her ‘hero’ after #bluelivesmatter dispute
The teenage daughter of a Texas police officer killed in an ambush over the weekend was criticized by online critics after posting an emotional tribute to her father that included the hashtag #bluelivesmatter. Savannah Chávez, the bereaved daughter of Officer Ismael Chávez, 39, one of two police officers shot to …
Read More »High Blood Sugar Raises Risk of COVID Mortality: Study
Patients with abnormally high blood sugar levels are more than twice as likely to die from COVID-19, researchers in China said on Saturday. It is the first time that scientists have been able to confirm that patients with hyperglycemia, but not diagnosed with diabetes, have an increased risk of death …
Read More »Initial formation for NASCAR All-Star Race, All-Star Open
The starting lineup has been established for the NASCAR All-Star Race on Wednesday night at Bristol Motor Speedway (8:30 pm ET, FS1, MRN, Radio SiriusXM NASCAR). Martin Truex Jr. will start from pole position at No. 19 Toyota Joe Gibbs Racing, flanked in the front row by Alex Bowman at …
Read More »PepsiCo Shares Recover After Earnings And Revenue, Plan To Return $ 7.5 Billion To Shareholders
PepsiCo Inc. PEP Shares, + 0.33% A 1.8% recovery in pre-market trading rebounded on Monday, after the beverage and snack giant reported second-quarter earnings and revenues that fell less than expected as the snack and food business held steady. resistant in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Net income fell …
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