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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Road closures in DC for National Memorial Day Parade
WASHINGTON () — Multiple roads around D.C. will be shut down or closed to parking on Monday, May 26, for the National Memorial Day Parade. Memorial Day celebrations in DC, Maryland, Virginia The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the parade assembly from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW 6th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW 9th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW Constitution Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to 23rd Street, NW North side of Independence Avenue from 4th Street to 12th Street, SW Madison Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street, NW (USPP Territory) Jefferson Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street, SW (USPP Territory) 12th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Madison Drive, NW 14th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW 15th Street from Independence Avenue, SW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the parade disbanding area from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Virginia Avenue from Constitution Avenue to 23rd Street, NW 18th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW 19th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW 20th Street from E Street to Virginia Avenue, NW The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic for public safety from approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW 6th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW 9th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW 10th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW Constitution Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to E/S of 15th Street, NW Madison Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street, NW (USPP Territory) Jefferson Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street, SW (USPP Territory) 12th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Madison Drive, NW 14th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW SE/SW Freeway Access to 12th Street Tunnel from I-395 Exit ramps 12th Street Tunnel Exit from Independence Avenue, SW The following streets will be closed for the parade from approximately noon to 5 p.m.: Constitution Ave from 15th Street to 23rd Street, NW Inbound I-395 (14th Street Bridge). All traffic will be sent eastbound on the I-395 SW Freeway Inbound I-395 (14th Street Bridge – HOV). All traffic will be sent eastbound on the I-395 SW Freeway 17th Street from New York Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW 18th Street from E Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW 19th Street from E Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW Virginia Avenue, NW from 24th Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW Any cars parked in violation may be ticketed and towed. Drivers are encouraged to find other routes to avoid delays and be cautious of increased pedestrian traffic. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Road closures for Purple Stride 5K in Northwest, Southwest DC
WASHINGTON () — The Purple Stride 5K Run/Walk will be impacting traffic in Northwest and Southwest D.C. this weekend. The event will take place on Saturday, April 26, impacting traffic on the following dates and times. US Marine veteran wins $50,000 Powerball prize in DC Lottery The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking and closed to vehicle traffic from Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7 p.m. to Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 2 p.m.: Pennsylvania Avenue from 12th Street to 14th Street, NW 13th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 5 a.m. to noon. Pennsylvania Avenue from 3rd Street to 12th Street, NW 3rd Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to 3rd Street and D Street, SW Independence Avenue from 3rd Street to 7th Street, SW 4th Street from Independence Avenue to Virginia Avenue, SW D Street from 3rd Street to 4th Street, SW The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from approximately 5 a.m. to midnight: Pennsylvania Avenue from 9th Street to 12th Street, NW 12th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW 11th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 10th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from approximately 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Pennsylvania Avenue from 3rd Street to 9th Street, NW 9th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW D Street from 8th Street to 9th Street, NW 7th Street from Indiana Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW 6th Street from C Street to Constitution Avenue, NW Constitution Avenue from 3rd Street to 7th Street, NW 3rd Street from C Street, NW to Virginia Avenue, SW Independence Avenue from Washington Avenue to 7th Street, SW 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Virginia Avenue, SW D Street from 3rd Street to 4th Street, SW 6th Street from Independence Avenue to Maryland Avenue, SW C Street from 2nd Street to 6th Street, SW Any cars that are parked in violation of the signs will be ticketed and towed. Drivers are asked to find other ways around to avoid delays. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Khaleej Times
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Up to 95% discount, Dh100,000 prize offered in 4-day online sale ahead of Eid Al Fitr
Residents and visitors in the UAE can look forward to availing major discounts ahead of this Eid Al Fitr as the Great Online Sale makes a return for its third edition, offering up to 95 per cent discounts, the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment announced on Monday. The digital sale, which is set to commence on March 27 and go on until March 30, will see hundreds of top brands participating along with the launch of a new interactive virtual mall. Visitors and participants will be able to enjoy exclusive discount coupons, unlock cash prizes worth up to Dh50,000 and have a chance to win a whopping Dh100,000. How to take part Those wanting to benefit from the massive sales can do so by registering on the Great Online Sale website. Users can then digitally explore local and international brands, spanning diverse categories from March 27 onwards. Registered users will also be able to unlock prizes through exclusive discount codes, and stand the chance to win Dh100,000. Shoppers can also win bonus cash prizes worth up to Dh50,000 by visiting five or more categories of the virtual stores. The digital sale offers discounts across categories like fashion, shoes, accessories, jewellery, watches, health and beauty, baby and kids' essentials, electronics, furniture and decor, multi-brand retailers, and much more. Brands that will be taking part in the sale are: 2XL, 6th Street, Amazon, babyshop, Beverly Hills Polo Club, Carters, Crate & Barrel, Damas, Dune London, Ecity, Emax, F5 Global, Home Centre, Jawhara Jewellery, Jumbo, LEGO, Namshi, Noon, Nysaa, Puma, Replay, Rituals, Steve Madden, The Watch House, Valencia Shoes, and Xpressions, among others.
Zawya
14-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Gupshup showcases pre-built, industry-trained, multimodal AI agents at LEAP 2025
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — Gupshup, the world's leading Conversational AI platform, showcased its cutting-edge AI Agent capabilities at LEAP 2025, Saudi Arabia's premier technology event. Following the successful demonstration, the company today announced the launch of its AI Agent Library, featuring 15 pre-built, ready-to-deploy, customizable AI Agents designed to revolutionize business-customer interactions across industries. This Agent library enables enterprises to deploy advanced AI-powered interactions rapidly, enabling early adopters to substantially accelerate revenue growth, and improve customer experience and operational efficiency. The launch of these AI Agents reflects Gupshup's mission of enabling businesses to thrive in the era of Conversational AI. These industry-tuned AI Agents are specifically designed for B2C engagement across the business lifecycle of marketing, selling, and support. They leverage LLMs for rich customer interactions, seamlessly integrate with backend systems, and are rapidly deployable in omnichannel environments, i.e. across messaging channels including WhatsApp, SMS, Voice, Web, and Mobile. Businesses using Gupshup's pre-built AI Agents can create highly personalized interactions as these agents can track the conversation history by integrating with common data platforms. Deeply embedded trust and safety guardrails ensure that the AI doesn't stray from its designated role while maintaining brand integrity. 'Conversational AI Agents are fundamentally transforming how businesses connect with their customers. As a tech-first organization that has consistently been the leader at every stage of the evolution of the conversational messaging industry, Gupshup is uniquely positioned to bring these next-gen AI Agents. These AI Agents are optimized to have substantial business impact, enable rapid deployment, and deliver high ROI', said Beerud Sheth, Founder & CEO, Gupshup. The launch aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 digital transformation goals and the Kingdom's ambitious investments in artificial intelligence. Since establishing its presence in Saudi Arabia in October 2024, Gupshup has witnessed tremendous interest from regional enterprises looking to enhance their digital capabilities through conversational AI solutions. Recently, Gupshup powered Saudi Arabia's first automotive AI Agent for Petromin which leverages advanced large language models (LLMs) to deliver remarkably human-like support interactions akin to speaking with a live automobile support specialist. In the Middle East, Gupshup has established strong partnerships across diverse sectors including retail, real estate, financial services, and healthcare. Leading fashion retailer 6thStreet, part of the Apparel Group, achieved an impressive 8X marketing ROI by leveraging Gupshup's conversational marketing solutions. The company's impact extends to consumer electronics, where Sharaf DG, the region's premier electronics retailer, transformed its digital advertising through Click to WhatsApp campaigns. These campaigns, powered by Gupshup's technology, delivered exceptional results with 400% returns and a 34% reduction in customer acquisition costs across touchpoints. At Leap 2025, Gupshup also signed an MoU with Ego Group, a leading Saudi-made ride-hailing app to offer conversational solutions that will enhance experience for Ego's customers. About Gupshup Gupshup is the leading platform for building and deploying industry-trained Conversational AI Agents for every business across marketing, commerce, and support use cases. Gupshup Conversation Cloud powers multimodal interactions with industry-trained AI agents so that businesses can go live faster across channels including Voice, WhatsApp, RCS, Web, Mobile Apps and more. Trusted by 45,000+ customers in 60+ countries across industries, Gupshup handles 120B+ conversational messages annually. Gupshup works with many of the top brands across industries including eCommerce, retail, payments, fintech, payments, media, travel, automotive, and banking to deliver transformative conversational experiences that accelerate growth and optimize costs.
