EverBank, N.A., has announced a significant acquisition agreement with Primis Bank to acquire its Life Premium Finance division, a specialized provider of premium financing solutions tailored for high-net-worth individuals and entities. With a focus on loans for life insurance premium financing, this division helps clients fund annual premiums on permanent life insurance policies, leveraging a […]
Versus Systems Inc., a leading player in interactive entertainment technology, has announced the appointment of Luis Goldner as its new Chief Executive Officer. The company, known for its proprietary in-game rewards system, aims to revitalize its market position under Goldner’s leadership. The appointment, effective immediately, follows the tenure of Curtis Wolfe, who served as interim […]
California is currently in the grip of an intense fire threat, with over 15 million residents placed under fire weather alerts due to an alarming combination of dry conditions and strong winds. The National Weather Service has warned that powerful gusts, coupled with critically low humidity levels, are set to create dangerous wildfire conditions across […]
Starlux Airlines, the distinguished luxury carrier based in Taiwan, has recently announced an innovative partnership with Alaska Airlines, initiating its inaugural codeshare agreement aimed at substantially enhancing its footprint in the North American aviation market. This strategic collaboration is designed to foster seamless travel experiences, significantly augmenting convenience and flexibility for passengers of both airlines. […]
California has surpassed a grim milestone in 2024, with over 1 million acres ravaged by wildfires. The relentless blazes, exacerbated by a record-breaking autumn heatwave, have intensified across the state, particularly in the rugged terrain northeast of Los Angeles. The Line Fire, responsible for much of this destruction, has burned for over a month, consuming […]
In a monumental move set to shake up the U.S. healthcare industry, 4DMedical has just announced a comprehensive distribution agreement with global healthcare giant Philips. The partnership will see Philips becoming the exclusive distributor of 4DMedical’s cutting-edge lung imaging products to U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of […]
Macy’s, Inc. has unveiled a massive recruitment drive for the 2024 holiday season, planning to bring on over 31,500 full- and part-time employees across its flagship Macy’s stores, as well as Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury locations. These seasonal hires will be spread across retail stores, distribution centres, and other facilities nationwide, aimed at handling the anticipated […]
A powerful earthquake rattled Southern California on Thursday morning, leaving residents of Malibu and the greater Los Angeles area shaken but unharmed. The earthquake, initially reported as a magnitude 5.1, was later downgraded to 4.7 by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor struck just before 7:30 a.m. local time, with the epicentre located […]
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Los Angeles on the afternoon of August 12, 2024, with its epicenter located near the Highland Park neighborhood, approximately 6.5 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The quake, which occurred at a depth of about 7.5 miles, was initially reported as a 4.6 magnitude event but was later downgraded by […]
In a significant seismic event, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Kern County, California, primarily impacting the region around Lamont, near Bakersfield. The tremor, which occurred on Tuesday night at 9:09 p.m. PT, was distinctly felt across vast areas, extending from Los Angeles to Orange County. This major geological disturbance was followed by a series of […]