How much can a city take?

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ASUS will not release any new smartphones this year

Published On : 2026-01-19

ASUS appears to be shifting its business operations away from smartphones. According to translations of recent quotes from Chairman Jonney Shih, the company does not plan to release new phone models in the future. The chairman did not confirm whether smartphones would be completely phased out, but he did acknowledge that possibility. Whatever direction ASUS takes, its existing phones will continue to receive software updates and warranty assistance. Shih suggested that its future plans may include a shift into AI-related projects such as robotics or smartglasses.Previous reports hinted that…

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Colliers adds top-tier engineering firm in Ontario

Published On : 2026-01-19

Acquisition enhances capabilities in Canadian mining sector TORONTO and SUDBURY, Ontario, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global diversified professional services and investment management company, Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), announced today that its Canadian engineering platform, Englobe Corporation (“Englobe”), has acquired BESTECH Canada Limited (“BESTECH”), a leading multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm in Ontario. BESTECH’s senior […]

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How much can a city take?

Published On : 2026-01-19

I live in Minneapolis. I grew up not far from here, in a suburb of St. Paul; after stints on both coasts, my wife and I settled here to raise our daughters in a freezing state that had always welcomed us warmly. As the ongoing occupation by over 3,000 ICE agents stretches into its third week – with no clear end in sight – I’ve received a steady string of messages from increasingly concerned friends across the country. They all start the same way: Uh… is this really as bad as it looks from the outside?My answer to that question is easy: no, it’s worse. Not since the pandemic has my daily life…

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