The USS Constitution’s annual turnaround in Boston Harbor, 21-gun salute: Photos

The USS Constitution’s annual turnaround in Boston Harbor, 21-gun salute: Photos

The majestic USS Constitution set sail for its annual turnaround in Boston Harbor on the Fourth of July, along with a 21-gun salute at Castle Island. Old Ironsides goes underway in Boston Harbor at various times each year, including on July 4 as she celebrated the United States’ 248th birthday on Thursday. The USS Constitution … Read more

How this 2,500-year-old Hebrew psalm still resonates with the oppressed

How this 2,500-year-old Hebrew psalm still resonates with the oppressed

Douglass told the audience at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York, on July 5, 1852, that for a free Black like himself, being expected to celebrate American independence was akin to the Judean captives being mockingly coerced to perform songs in praise of Jerusalem. Not only did it inspire the famous abolitionist, but this 2,500-year-old … Read more

NSE Introduces 90% Price Cap on SME IPOs During Special Pre-Open Session

NSE Introduces 90% Price Cap on SME IPOs During Special Pre-Open Session

The NSE circular on price control cap will come into force with immediate effect i.e. July 4, 2024. The NSE has announced to impose a price control cap of 90% over the issue price for SME IPOs during the special pre-open session with effect from July 4, 2024. Introducing a new price control mechanism, the … Read more

4th of July weather forecast for Boston and the holiday weekend: ‘Downright tropical’

4th of July weather forecast for Boston and the holiday weekend: ‘Downright tropical’

Unlike some recent rainy Independence Days, those heading to the Esplanade for the Boston Pops and fireworks should be in the clear this Fourth of July. The National Weather Service is forecasting a warm holiday with rising humidity, but it should be dry in the Boston area. The agency’s forecast discussion states, “Downright tropical!” “Right … Read more

Quebec judge dismisses $2.5M Dollarama class action settlement

Quebec judge dismisses .5M Dollarama class action settlement

A Quebec judge has dismissed a $2.5-million class action settlement on behalf of Dollarama customers who purchased products subject to an eco fee. The proposed settlement was reached on Feb. 21 and was subject to court approval. The judge dismissed the settlement on April 17, according to a website dedicated to the class action. Law firm LPC Avocats informed class members … Read more