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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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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UW Health, Meriter requiring face masks again

[ad_1] David Wahlberg | Wisconsin State Journal UW Health and UnityPoint Health-Meriter on Tuesday will resume requiring staff, patients and visitors to wear face masks in clinic settings such as waiting rooms, scheduling areas and exam rooms, the hospitals announced Monday. As respiratory illnesses begin to spread in western Washington, health officials are turning…

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