Port of entry closures are unacceptable

[ad_1] Customs and Border Protection on December 4 announced the closure of an international bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas spanning the Rio Grande and a land port of entry at Lukeville, Arizona. Days later CBP closed a pedestrian crossing in San Ysidro, the border community south of San Diego. Just recently, CBP suspended rail crossing…

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‘Information technology event’ impacting operations at Liberty Hospital

[ad_1] KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An “information technology event” is impacting operations at Liberty Hospital, a spokeswoman with the hospital said. Liberty Hospital spokesperson Michelle Manuel said the event began early Tuesday morning. Manuel said the the hospital is operating on “standard downtime procedures.” “Patient safety remains our utmost concern,” Manuel said in statement to…

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Accenture Gets a Boost From AI, But Warns Business Spending Is Slowing

[ad_1] Key Takeaways Accenture posted better-than-expected results as AI-related bookings increased. Sales in the U.S. fell, but they rose in the company’s overseas markets. New bookings climbed, with a big gain in those related to AI. Accenture’s current quarter guidance missed estimates as client discretionary spending slowed. Accenture (ACN) shares wavered between gains and losses…

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