TA Services, located on 8th Street just off of Highway 78 in Leeds, was impacted when the vehicle crashed into the business. (Submitted | abc3340.com) One person was taken into custody after a car crashed into a business Wednesday afternoon in Leeds, according to Leeds Mayor David Miller. No injuries were reported but there was damage to the interior of the business. TA Services, located on 8th Street just off of Highway 78 in Leeds, was impacted when the vehicle crashed into the business. It is not clear how much damage was done to the building. SEE ALSO: Police searching for multiple people connected to different burglaries in Birmingham SEE ALSO: Train derails on Highway 21 near Sycamore There has been no information released by law enforcement in connection to this incident. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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NFTs seem to be all the rage these days, but can they actually work for most businesses? Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. 2022 was an interesting year for NFTs (non-fungible tokens) , to say the least. This was the year that saw public knowledge of NFTs go beyond Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to the field of digital collectibles, such as art and photographs. But while buying art and other collectibles may be getting most of the attention from the general public, they result in some of the more practical (and profitable) business applications getting overlooked. In reality, NFTs can have a variety of practical applications that help organizations achieve their existing business goals. First things first: How do NFTs work? NFTs are is cryptographic assets that are based on blockchain technology . The non-fungible aspect is important, as it gives NFTs distinctive properties that mean they cannot be replaced or replicated. They are unique, and can’t be manipulated or forged. Most often, we see NFTs in connection with digital assets, such as art, sports cards , games and other collectibles, where the blockchain provides a certificate of authenticity. NFTs can be bought and sold on the […]

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The military’s power grab two years ago has brought renewed uncertainty for all businesses in Myanmar, whatever their size [File: Aung Shine Oo/AP Photo] Bangkok/Yangon – For Aung Thet, a successful entrepreneur in Yangon, running a business under Myanmar’s military regime feels like “riding a rollercoaster”. The Southeast Asian country’s economy has been brought to its knees by the conflict triggered by the military’s power grab two years ago . Foreign investors have headed for the exits and the generals have forced companies like Aung Thet’s to convert their foreign exchange accounts into Myanmar kyat. Criticism of the military administration is not tolerated. “It’s a very hostile environment for businesspeople and the risks for speaking out on policy issues are high,” Aung Thet, who asked to speak under a pseudonym, told Al Jazeera. “Even the national business lobby doesn’t have much clout over the junta’s economic policies. They could be brutal to businesspeople who voiced their criticisms.” In some ways, Aung Thet is relatively fortunate. His company is in the agricultural export sector and is not existentially threatened as long as farmers continue to produce the crops he sells in countries – including in Africa and Europe. Since toppling […]

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CINCINNATI — A Cincinnati man has been indicted for allegedly claiming to run a taxi business while he was in prison. United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio office announced Willie Boyce, 41, was indicted on Wednesday by a federal grand jury with crimes related to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud. According to the indictment, Boyce was in prison in Hamilton County from March 2018 until September 2020, when he was released to a halfway house. In April 2021, Boyce allegedly applied online for two PPP loans, claiming he owned a business named "Willie Boyce" that provided taxi and ridesharing services. Boyce submitted two separate applications on April 4 and April 9, 2021. In the application, Boyce allegedly claimed he had a gross income of $98,500 for 2019, despite being in prison during the entire year. The indictment also alleges that Boyce used his halfway house address as the business address in the application and submitted a forged bank statement. In early May 2021, Boyce received more than $40,700 in COVID-19 relief loans. That month, Boyce allegedly spent the PPP loan money on purchases at Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Expedia, Hampton Inn and Delta Airlines. Boyce has […]

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BERLIN, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Switzerland’s Swiss Re (SRENH.S) announced a reorganisation on Thursday that will split its reinsurance business into two parts that will operate with greater independence, which it said would improve efficiency. The division will see the property and casualty reinsurance business on the one hand and the life and health reinsurance operations on the other hand become independent units with full authority over their respective underwriting and claims management. "The planned changes will emphasise performance accountabilities and bring clear efficiencies. The simpler set-up with shorter decision paths will also result in enhanced client focus," Chief Executive Christian Mumenthaler said. Swiss Re will transfer the responsibilities of the group Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) to the CUOs of the two businesses as well as to the group risk management division, it said. The announcement comes a week after news that Swiss Re’s CUO Thierry Leger was stepping down to become CEO of rival Scor (SCOR.PA) . The reorganization will be effective from April 3, subject to regulatory approvals, according to the company.

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North American lithium-ion battery supply chain boosted through localization of lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) production BOSTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Orbia’s Fluorinated Solutions business Koura today announced that it has signed a technology licensing agreement with Kanto Denka Kogyo for lithium hexafluorophoshate (LiPF6), a critical lithium-ion battery material. The agreement provides Koura with access to Kanto Denka Kogyo’s world-class technology and industry expertise in commercial LiPF6 production. Currently, there is no large-scale production of LiPF6 in North America. With significant growth of the U.S. electric vehicles market, demand for lithium-ion batteries and materials is increasing. Orbia is working to secure North America’s supply of key battery materials and recently announced the first U.S. manufacturing plant for LiPF6 in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, partially funded by a $100 million U.S. Department of Energy Award . "Kanto Denka Kogyo is recognized by the major battery producers for its reliable and high quality LiPF6 technology. We are excited to extend this production know-how to Koura, as they are best suited to build and operate a LiPF6 plant in North America with their vertically-integrated fluorspar and fluorine value chain. Customers will now have access to known LiPF6 performance in North America," said Junichi Hasegawa, […]

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US car-buyers love their trucks and SUVs, but they don’t love the prices of electric ones. The average new EV sells for over $61,000 in the US, locking many buyers out of the market. Cheap-ish EVs are slowly rolling out. But Americans love SUVs and trucks, and they’re going to have to pay for them in the near term. Sign up for our newsletter for the latest tech news and scoops — delivered daily to your inbox. Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Americans tend to think a bigger car is a better car. The most popular vehicle segments in the US are SUVs and pickup trucks . The Ford F-Series has been the country’s top-selling vehicle for more than 40 years — followed last year by the Chevrolet Silverado, Ram pickup lineup, and Toyota RAV4. So given that a large vehicle is what a good portion of the US population is looking for, it’s […]

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Sony Group Corp.’s third-quarter net profit fell 5.6% from a year earlier due to weaker earnings from its movie business, it said Thursday. The Japanese electronics and entertainment company (6758.TO)said that net profit for the quarter ended Dec. 31 fell to 326.81 billion yen ($2.53 billion) from Y346.16 billion a year earlier. That beat the estimate of Y282.63 billion taken from a poll of analysts by Quick. Third-quarter revenue increased 13% from a year earlier to Y3.413 trillion. Operating profit from its movie business fell to Y25.445 billion from Y149.37 billion during the same period a year earlier, when revenue growth driven by "Spider–Man: No Way Home" and "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" boosted earnings. Operating profit from all other segments increased, led by gains in the company’s game, imaging and sensing and financial businesses. Sony cut its revenue forecast for the fiscal year ending in March, but raised its net-profit projection and increased its operating-profit forecast for its gaming business. The company expects revenue to increase 16% to Y11.500 trillion, compared with the previous forecast of a 17% rise. It expects net profit to drop 1.4% to Y870.00 billion, compared with the previous view of a 4.8% decrease. […]

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Pharmacy owners rely on the coverage Total Pharmacy® provides in order to make the best business decisions each and every day. Last year, we covered a wide range of topics, including staffing, social media, and more. Take a look back at our top business strategy articles from 2022. 10. Our Success Is in Our People The Flip the Pharmacy program provides tools to pharmacy technicians and non-pharmacy support staff of Mitchell’s Drug Stores to help provide patient care. 9. Power in Numbers Flip the Pharmacy helped this Jonesboro, Arkansas, pharmacy go from a traditional dispensing one to a pharmacy offering robust clinical services. 8. Documentation Pays Off in More Than 1Way Quality documentation ensures pharmacies get paid for clinical services and offers a way to engage with patients. 7. Motivate, Incentivize Your Team After the “Great Resignation” Quality documentation ensures that pharmacies get paid for clinical services and offers a way to engage with patients. 6. Total Pharmacy® Solutions Summit: A Day of Education for Independent Pharmacists Thought leaders from across the community and independent pharmacy spaces came together for a day of education and insight. 5. Supporting the Next Era of Independent Pharmacists in the US and Abroad […]

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100 business organizations submitted a letter today requesting a 60 day extension on the March 20, 2023, comment period deadline on the FTC’s proposed rule banning non-competes with employees and workers. The business organizations include organizations in manufacturing, commerce, retail, insurance, franchise, health care, technology, financial services, construction, and staffing. In support of their request, the organizations stated the "regulated community should be given sufficient time to assess the potential consequences of the rulemaking and develop insightful comments for the Commission to consider." "This rulemaking, as the FTC itself acknowledges, will impact a significant portion of the economy" and "[g]iven the breadth of the rule, a sufficient comment period is needed to ensure the regulated community can fully assess its effects," they wrote. The organizations’ letter indicated that there are significant legal questions that must be addressed by commenters, including "is whether the Commission has the legal authority to issue such a rulemaking, the rule’s potential preemption of the numerous state laws and regulations on this issue, and how such preemption will alter the regulated community’s legal obligations." The FTC has the authority to deny the request and it has denied requests with respect to other proposed FTC rules. […]

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