GOVERNOR MURPHY LEADS THE RESPONSE TO WINTER STORMS Governor Murphy led the state’s response to two winter storms with State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick Callahan, Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti and Public Services Board Chairman Joseph Fiordaliso to closely monitor state efforts to mitigate the impact of storms. READ …
Read More »HEC shines the spotlight on BICs in the knowledge economy
Islamabad: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) as part of its Higher Education Development Project in Pakistan (HEDP) organized a one-day training session for all heads of incubation centers in companies (BIC). The workshop brought together more than 30 BIC managers from all over Pakistan. During the training, the importance of …
Read More »The digital economy will accelerate further in 2022 even as regulations come into force
Cryptocurrencies, unicorns, decacorns, IPOs, super apps, data breaches have become part of the conversation at trade shows in 2021 – a year when India’s digital economy has exploded. The year saw legacy conglomerates like Tata and Reliance aggressively expand into the digital space with a number of acquisitions and launches …
Read More »American coronavirus: Americans could face a different reality in January as Covid-19 sweeps the country, experts warn
“Omicron is really everywhere,” Dr. Megan Ranney, professor of emergency medicine at Brown University’s School of Public Health, told CNN Friday night. “What worries me the most over the next month is that our economy is going to shut down, not because of the policies of the federal government or …
Read More »Utah Tax Commission Reports $ 3.26 Billion Increase in State Revenue Collected in Fiscal 2021
The Utah State Tax Commission raised about $ 14 billion in fiscal 2021, and said that reflects a good economy. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) John Valentine, Chairman of the Utah State Tax Commission, speaks as the Senate Health and Human Services Committee debates SB96, a replacement bill …
Read More »Revenues of independent businesses fall in 2020
Store owners in a shopping district in east Seoul’s Gwangjin district on December 27 turn off lights for an hour to protest government policies related to Covid-19, including regulations and the social distancing support. [YONHAP] Self-employed workers in Korea have suffered a dramatic drop in their income in the pandemic’s …
Read More »3rd GA of the Education and Solidarity Organization held
The third annual general assembly (AGA) of the Organization for Education and Solidarity (ESO) was held at the Giashuddin Milky auditorium in Khamar Bari in the capital on December 25. ESO is a charitable organization, created by alumni, SSC lot 94, of Bharateswari Homes, to raise awareness and involve friends …
Read More »Education Secretary calls for end to colleges that hold transcripts
Withholding transcripts from students who owe their colleges money leads to inequitable outcomes, said U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, marking the first time that the nation’s top education official called for a change in the prevalent practice. “More needs to be done to recover from the damage caused by COVID-19,” …
Read More »Hours of Buenos Aires | Education Technology Startup Open English Files For US IPO
Open English, an online English school targeting Spanish speakers, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The company is looking to go public next year, although its plans may still change, said the person, who asked …
Read More »Business, Government and Education Segments to Keep PC Sales Alive in 2022
NEW DELHI : Businesses, governments and educational institutions have once again started placing large orders for laptops, tablets and desktops, reversing the trend of working from home driven by Covid. As long as the offices were closed, the commercial / enterprise segment’s share of the overall personal computer (PC) market …
Read More »Opinion: Here’s how San Diego Unified prepares students for a new world of work
In the past, building a career was relatively easy. Baby boomers could chart a clear and sustainable course. But the answer today is not that simple. The nature of work has changed, demanding of young professionals both soft skills and technical knowledge, forcing workers to keep pace and harness technological …
Read More »Federal Bill Would Help New Mexico Harness Funds for Children’s Education | Education
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury, both Democrats from New Mexico, on Wednesday announced that they had introduced federal legislation that would give Congress the green light needed for the state to tap into its permanent land grant fund of several billion dollars for early childhood. education. …
Read More »Wike Faults FG on Boosting National Economy Overshadows Health Commissioner
Nyesom wike Blessing of Ibunge in Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike criticized the federal government’s policy of stimulating the national economy. The governor said the federal government was not interested in revitalizing the national economy, noting that economic stimulus programs had failed on all fronts. The governor made …
Read More »Utah’s economy will get another boost at Point of the Mountain near Silicon Slopes
This year, Utah was featured in the national spotlight as the No.1 economy and one of the best states in the country for infrastructure and financial stability, according to US News & World Report. As we look to 2022, we are confident that our state will continue to lead the …
Read More »Why the demographic transition is accelerating
December 11, 2021 ABIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT come on, that was capital. On November 24, the Indian government said the country’s fertility rate had fallen to 2.0 children per woman. That’s below the replacement rate – at which new births are enough to maintain a stable population – and puts India in …
Read More »Egypt’s economy will be the second largest Arab and African economy by 2022 – IMF
The Egyptian Center for Information and Decision Support (IDSC) on Tuesday 7/12/2021 published a report including infographics highlighting the expectations of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the Egyptian economy will become the second largest Arab and African economy in 2022, in further international testimony to the continued march of …
Read More »Congress Avoids Government Shutdown, Delays Increase in Education Budget
Congress struck a deal on Thursday to temporarily fund the federal government, once again delaying the annual appropriation process and locking in the Trump administration’s higher education funding levels for at least the next two months . With the passage of the interim financing bill, Congress met its Friday deadline …
Read More »Time is no ally as Dems scrambles to finish Biden’s $ 2,000,000 bill
WASHINGTON (AP) – If President Joe Biden’s $ 2 trillion social and environmental program were a Broadway show, his seven months on the congressional stage might qualify it as a success. But legislating isn’t show business, and many Democrats fear that with the curtain falling in 2021, time will not …
Read More »Management professionals should improve their skills to stand out in the digital economy
For management professionals to be prepared for Industry 4.0, they must master the adoption of these new era technologies in their respective industries. The digitally transformed economy has been disrupting our industries and professions for some time. On the contrary, the global pandemic has fueled the whole process and accelerated …
Read More »Some “scars” but the economy will rebound
Photo / Getty Images. Many small businesses will need a Christmas boost, according to ASB. New Zealand’s economy will lose a year of growth – and the recovery after the latest Covid lockdown will be more gradual, according to ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley. Speaking during the ASB Backing Business …
Read More »“India can become a 10 trillion dollar economy”
Hyderabad: Improving infrastructure is essential for India to be competitive in attracting investment, observed Nilesh Shah, Founder and CEO of Envision Capital. Speaking at a webinar on “Investing in India: New Investment Opportunities and Game Changes” hosted by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Deemed-to-be University, Nilesh described the enormous …
Read More »Bihar: the most improved large state in terms of economy, education and inclusive development – States News
Bihar kept the focus on social development intact while pursuing its economic goals A large bazaar market in Patna; Photo by Santosh Kumar / Getty Images It is not very common for a state traditionally known to be economically backward to appear at the top of three categories. Considered to …
Read More »The child care crisis is a wage crisis
At the age of 9, Tasha Jackson was taking care of her younger siblings. Tasha quickly realized that she was good at it, and that she loved it. It was no surprise that Tasha grew up to be an early educator. She interned at the Ellis Early Learning Center and …
Read More »Analysis: swollen Texan treasure leaves 2022 hopes room for big ideas
Editor’s Note: If you’d like to receive an email notification whenever we publish Ross Ramsey’s column, click here. If you’d like to listen to the column, just click the play button below. According to the state comptroller, Texas is heading into an election year with projections that more than $ …
Read More »Yglesias: American universities running out of customers
Matthew Yglesias is a columnist for Bloomberg Opinion. Photo The University of Austin, a new academic institution created by a group of donors and intellectuals unhappy with the increasingly left-leaning of English-speaking academia, was unveiled last week. Many professors at existing universities, including several who are not particularly leftist, were …
Read More »A new university town would bring billions to the local economy
University of Limerick Campus Photo: True Media by Tom McCullough [email protected] The designation of a 260-acre site bordering the University of Limerick campus as a strategic development area would pave the way for a project worth more than € 1.5 billion per year for the local economy . This is …
Read More »Conference: Education, equity and economics
The 27th Sussex County Today and Tomorrow conference focused on economics, equity and education in a hybrid presentation on October 27. Attendance at Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown was limited to 100 people, so the event was also available online. Before the start of the conference, there was a …
Read More »Opinion: California economy can beat the world, but not for all residents
An employee assembles a rocket motor at the SpaceX plant in Hawthorne. Courtesy of SpaceX The juxtaposition of two California events on Tuesday couldn’t have been more ironic. Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose paucity of public appearances this month had been puzzling – and the subject of much social media speculation …
Read More »How our cities work: the essential lessons of containment
The suburb with the most police in Sydney was Glenmore Park near Penrith, about 55 km west of the CBD.Credit:Sam mooy As a result, the inner and middle quarters of our larger cities have been gradually deprived of workers who provide many essential services, including nurses, teachers and police. In …
Read More »Israel to fire 500 Palestinians for high-tech jobs
Israel announced on Sunday that it would allow some 500 Palestinians to work in the country’s burgeoning high-tech sector. The move, led by the ministries of regional cooperation, economy, defense, among others, comes as the industry faces a continuing shortage of workers, given security and economic considerations. According to the …
Read More »Large gaps in lifelong learning between EU Member States – EURACTIV.com
In order to adapt labor markets to the demands of the future, the European Union wishes to promote lifelong learning among the continent’s workforce. However, the proportion of adults who take advantage of learning opportunities varies considerably across Europe. “Without skilled workers, we will not be able to deliver the …
Read More »Oregon lawmakers urge Biden administration to reconsider free community college
Oregon Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to the Biden administration urging support for free access to community colleges, including Portland Community College, Oregon’s largest post-secondary institution. Bryan M. Vance / OPB Democrats in the Oregon Legislature on Monday sent letters to the state’s U.S. Congressional delegation urging them and the …
Read More »Manufacturing activity in China slows for second consecutive month
Manufacturing activity in China fell for a second consecutive month in October, as the fallout from the country’s housing sector slowdown and energy shortages spill over into the world’s second-largest economy. China’s manufacturing purchasing managers index was 49.2 in October, below the 50-point threshold that indicates expansion rather than contraction, …
Read More »Why are international students increasingly turning to countries other than the United States?
For decades, international students coming to American universities have been at the forefront of innovation and progress. Countless technological and societal advancements have been created by immigrants who came to the United States to study and then started or worked at companies like Google, Tesla, AT&T, Johnson & Johnson, and …
Read More »Goucher poll: economy is number one issue on the minds of Maryland voters in the race for governor
The main issue on the minds of most Marylanders as the state continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 election looms is the economy and jobs, according to a new poll. The main issue on the minds of most Marylanders as the state continues to recover from …
Read More »Tech-voc school seeks to stimulate the economy beyond the pandemic
Philstar.com October 25, 2021 | 3:15 p.m. MANILA, Philippines – “The ability of individuals to find employment and work opportunities is a key component of economic freedom,” the Washington DC-based Heritage Foundation said in its report released last March. “Economic freedom brings greater prosperity… healthier societies, cleaner environments, greater wealth …
Read More »Ball Corporation inaugurates Brazil’s first aluminum circular economy laboratory
Earlier this week, Colorado’s Ball Corporation revealed plans to build Brazil’s first circular economy lab on an island dedicated to sustainable tourism. According to the company, the VADELATA project will be built on Fernando de Noronha and will provide the island with a centralized location for the collection and recycling …
Read More »USW contributes £ 1.1 billion annually to the UK economy
The University of South Wales (USW) contributes £ 1.1 billion to the UK economy each year, according to a new report released this week. The report, compiled by independent consultancy Biggar Economics, examined data from the University of South Wales, which includes the University’s two wholly-owned subsidiaries, the Royal Welsh …
Read More »The youth unemployment crisis – the impact on individuals and the economy
By Bryden Morton and Chris Blair As young men and women, nearing the end of our schooling, we often feel that our lives are in front of us as we begin to make plans for our future. Some will have the opportunity to continue their education, others may want to …
Read More »Barrick Gold Corporation – Mining’s Critical Role in Alleviating Poverty
Mining is generally not associated with social development and poverty eradication, but mining is essential for reducing poverty and achieving many of the goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This role becomes increasingly important as the world strives to reduce some of the worst impacts of the Covid-19 …
Read More »Taliban announce girls’ high school
UNITED NATIONS (PA) – A senior UN official said on Friday that the Taliban had told him they would announce “very soon” that all Afghan girls would be allowed to attend secondary schools. UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Omar Abdi, who visited Kabul last week, told reporters at UN headquarters that …
Read More »Tasmanian basketball blitz to provide practice clinics and boost economy
Tasmania has won at least 14 NBL preseason games and two WNBL regular season games providing opportunities for community engagement, training camps and a boost to the Tasmanian economy. The NBL Blitz will see six teams (Adelaide 36ers, Brisbane Bullets, Cairns Taipans, New Zealand Breakers, Perth Wildcats and Tasmania JackJumpers) …
Read More »Sri Lankan teachers’ unions stick to their guns, continue strike
ECONOMYNEXT – After rejecting a government proposal to increase their salaries in two installments from 2022, an alliance of teachers’ unions and school principals in Sri Lanka said on Wednesday (13) that it would pursue what turned out to be one of the longest strikes in the history of the …
Read More »“No way” for the Afghan economy to recover if women are stranded, says UN chief
The UN chief said on Monday that Afghanistan was facing a “turning point”, urging the world to help stop the country’s looming economic collapse. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, acknowledging that women play a major role in the economy, called on the Taliban to respect their assurances that women will be allowed …
Read More »Schools focus on basic skills to improve chances for poorest children
At her primary school in Ndiebel, in western Senegal, Marietou Diagne has seen a marked improvement in her young students’ mastery of the basics of reading since she adopted a new teaching approach two years ago. Children in the first three years now study in Wolof, their mother tongue, before …
Read More »The Limits of Optimism | eKathimerini.com
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (left) answers a question during a conversation at the Athens Democracy Forum on September 30. The Prime Minister appears confident that Greece will maintain robust growth rates over the next decade. [Dimitris Papamitsos/Prime Minister’s Office/InTime News] There are at least two reasons for the current optimism …
Read More »Cloud CRM Market Outlook 2021 – Record Markets Ahead of Global Economy Acceleration
Cloud CRM Marketplace Improving the reach of digital actions and customer skills and facilities are the factors driving the demand for CRM solutions in various industries globally PORTLAND, OR, USA, Oct 6, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – Various factors such as increased digitization, government compliances and increased demand for customer relationship management …
Read More »‘Badly Wise, Even Dangerous’: Think Tank Criticizes Government of Alberta’s Post-Secondary Education Strategy
Breadcrumb Links Local News Author of the article: Hamdi Issawi Students walk through a fall-colored canopy at the University of Alberta in Edmonton on Monday, September 27, 2021. Photo by Ian Kucerak Photo by Ian Kucerak /Postmedia Content of the article The Alberta government’s plan to transform post-secondary education is …
Read More »PM instructs government agencies to achieve inclusive economy
He made the remarks yesterday as he officiated at the Fifth People’s Economic Empowerment Workshop here, citing his priorities such as strengthening health services, protecting the community, water, electricity and free education work. “Healthy and educated people with enabling infrastructure are essential components of our country’s economic growth,” he said. …
Read More »Bitterness escalates as Democrats try to push through Biden’s economic agenda again
The Liberal Democrats have undeniably left their mark on Washington by refusing to give in to the moderates and blocking a bipartisan $ 1.2 infrastructure plan without getting in return social spending and a $ 3.5 trillion climate bill. And Senators Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of …
Read More »Japan to compile big extra budget after polls, LDP heavyweight says
Japanese Economy Minister Akira Amari speaks at a press conference in Tokyo, Japan on January 28, 2016. REUTERS / Yuya Shino Incoming PM Kishida to spend big to ease COVID pain Abe Amari’s ally appointed general secretary of the PLD Kishida to call in key cabinet reshuffle staff TOKYO, Oct. …
Read More »Want a quality daycare? Pay and train workers like the pros they are
Credit: Allison Shelley for American Education Credit: Allison Shelley for American Education Donna Housman October 1, 2021 Child care providers and employees have kept our economy running at a time when government, businesses and families have focused on ‘saving’ Covid-19. Now as we move into the ‘recovery’ policymakers, influencers, business …
Read More »As White Baby Boomers Retire, Fast Growing Latin American Workforce Will Fill The Gaps
New study reveals that the job market and the economy in general will become increasingly anchored by a young and vibrant population of Latino workers – a finding that has implications for everything from employer investment decisions to diversification local economic to the operation of critical social security net programs. …
Read More »The unintentional improvement in the skills of the gig economy
The ongoing debate over the definition of the odd-job economy and its legal implications has eclipsed the exploration and study of fundamental transformations in labor behavior in Latin America and around the world. It is essential that in order to continue the debate on the economy of odd jobs, we …
Read More »Latest coronavirus: UK house prices rise at double-digit rate for fifth consecutive month
Pressure is mounting on the UK Vaccine Advisory Group to recommend second doses of Covid-19 vaccines for healthy adolescents, after new research found the benefits “clearly outweigh” the risks. The analysis, published Thursday in the journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, found that any weekly case rate among 12 …
Read More »Economy of Opportunity: Telehealth During the Pandemic – and Beyond | Womble bond dickinson
Unsurprisingly, investors took note. Venture capital funding for telehealth reached $ 15 billion in the first half of 2021, up from $ 6.3 billion in the first half of 2020. The rapid increase in telehealth adoption would not have been possible without streamlining regulations in response to the public health …
Read More »McAuliffe and Youngkin Offer Competing Visions on COVID and the Economy in Final Debate | Government-and-politics
Youngkin supports maintaining the right to work and qualified immunity. Youngkin has said firmly that he will at no time support adding a woman’s abortion right to the constitution of the state. Youngkin has said throughout the campaign that he opposes abortions and will support a ban around the time …
Read More »UNCTAD praises growth but finds big inequalities
It emphasizes product diversification to adapt to the competitive market FE REPORT | Posted: Sept. 28, 2021, 3:03 p.m. Bangladesh has experienced sustained growth in the decades following restructuring, but the structure of the country’s economy remains focused on a few sectors and products that can prove counterproductive when its …
Read More »Hawaii Tourism Authority Resumes Community Enrichment Program
The Hawaii Tourism Authority is resuming its community enrichment program, which has sponsored many events over the years, including the Moloka’i 2 O’ahu World Paddleboard Championships. Photo courtesy: PRWeb The Hawai’i Tourism Authority is resuming its Community Enrichment Program, which supports community projects, festivals and events that enhance resident and …
Read More »How online education can provide children with disabilities with better learning opportunities
Globally, around 15% of the population lives with some form of disability. Of this total, 80 percent live in developing countries. People with disabilities (PwD) are among the most marginalized groups. They face a series of barriers and are more likely to experience adverse socioeconomic outcomes. A limited support infrastructure …
Read More »Leasing ban puts Montana’s economy and future in jeopardy
Intermittent relationships can be messy and have many unintended consequences – so can a federal moratorium on oil and gas leases. As courts back-and-forth over the legality of the Home Department’s federal oil and gas rental ban, Montana energy companies and others across the country have come under scrutiny. long …
Read More »Reviews | Should the United States Extend the Social Safety Net?
Mr. Mankiw said that we would need to raise taxes to have a social safety net comparable to that of Western Europe. We have another option. We can shift our priorities to provide more aid to our people and less aid to powerful corporations. Jerry wallingfordSan Diego For the publisher: …
Read More »New Yorkers and economy to suffer from premature end of federal unemployment benefits – The Ticker
Amanda Salazar | The teleprinter More than 800,000 New Yorkers had another reason to worry about the future as federal unemployment benefits related to the pandemic expired on September 5. The scale of the benefits, which the New York Times estimated to be around $ 436 million in weekly aid …
Read More »Minister: Women’s economic empowerment is key to a stronger, more resilient economy
Ministers and officials of the The APEC region renewed its commitment to gender equality and the economic empowerment of women and the creation of conditions that will foster inclusive, efficient and sustainable economic growth after the end of the COVID pandemic. Faced with the large and disproportionate impact of the …
Read More »Governor Hochul Announces $ 36 Million ‘Regional Clean Energy Centers’ Initiative to Help Provide Clean Energy Solutions and Opportunities at Community Level
The program will improve community engagement and ensure disadvantaged communities benefit from New York’s clean energy transition September 23, 2021 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new $ 36 million initiative to establish and support regional clean energy centers as outreach, awareness and education centers in each of the ten …
Read More »Ivy Tech reports its economic impact on the state – WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana weather
INDIANAPOLIS (Inside INdiana Business) – A new study conducted by Emsi, a labor market data company, indicates that Ivy Tech Community College has an annual economic impact of $ 3.9 billion statewide. The study, based on 2018-29 data, focuses on job creation, wages and increased business productivity, among other factors. …
Read More »Pandemic worsens Texas’ poor school performance – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Texas does a lot of good things, including job creation, the economy, and low taxes. North Texas is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country, with people flocking for good jobs and quality of life – but not necessarily when it comes to making sure their children …
Read More »Treasury report shows childcare crisis hurts children, parents, economy
The Treasury Department just released a report detailing what all non-wealthy parents in the United States already know: The state of child care in the United States is appalling. It’s too expensive, often hard to come by, reliant on underpaid women of color, and puts a severe strain on family …
Read More »Technical education will stimulate the state economy – Provost
Professor Reuben Okechukwu is the Rector of the newly approved Federal College of (Technical) Education, Isu, Ebonyi State. In this interview with UCHENNA INYA, he talks about the college’s planned take-off in October and the challenges facing the budding institution, among other salient issues. As one of the newly approved …
Read More »Chinese developer Evergrande’s debt crisis and US markets: Ed Yardeni
A debt tightening involving China’s second-largest developer caught the attention of investors last week. Evergrande, the Shenzhen-based company, is facing a debt default of around $ 300 billion. The crisis echoes the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, which marked its 13th anniversary last week, a development that at the time sent …
Read More »Cuba vaccinates children as young as two as part of strategy to reopen schools and economy
In September, Cuba became the first country in the world to begin mass vaccination of children as young as 2 against Covid-19. Although coronavirus vaccines are not mandatory, parents and children fill clinics, hospitals and even converted schools to get their children vaccinated. “I’m relieved,” Laura Tijeras said just minutes …
Read More »Argentinian forces of Cristina Fernández weaken president in reshuffle
Argentina updates Sign up for myFT Daily Digest to be the first to hear about Argentina’s news. On Friday evening, Argentine Peronist President Alberto Fernández reshuffled his cabinet, which increased the power of radical Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and paved the way for increased public spending. Tensions within …
Read More »The big demand: Higher education demands a $ 161 million budget increase from lawmakers
TOPEKA – The board responsible for the oversight of the state’s public universities and colleges has adopted a budget request of $ 161.6 million to be submitted to Governor Laura Kelly ahead of the 2022 legislative session. Members of the Kansas Board of Regents made a recommendation that would allocate …
Read More »Biden says Republican governors undermining his vaccine mandates are putting lives at risk
“We are facing a lot of backlash, especially from some Republican governors. The governors of Florida and Texas are doing everything possible to undermine the vital demands that I have proposed,” Biden said, specifically calling the GOP . Govt. Greg Abbott from Texas and Ron DeSantis from Florida. Biden also …
Read More »Now is the time to invest in a fair green economy
By Cameron Johnson Amid a congressional debate on revitalizing the country’s infrastructure, the green economy emerges as ripe for investment because of its forward-looking, sustainability-driven and job-creating opportunities. Prioritizing strong climate infrastructure can generate an influx of well-paying green jobs with benefits, simultaneously strengthening the country’s resilience in the face …
Read More »Message from the Taliban Governor of Helmand to the West: “Come back with money, not guns” | Afghanistan
Helmand’s new Taliban governor, who spent years as a commander fighting the British in Sangin, greets visitors with an assault rifle resting on his desk. Yet he insists that the time for fighting is over. He has a message for the British and the rest of NATO: recognize the Taliban …
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TORONTO – With just over a week into the 2021 federal election campaign, experts fear party leaders have not done enough to address the issues facing post-secondary students, potentially hampering the electoral participation of young Canadians. Katherine Scott, senior economist at the Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives, told CTVNews.ca on …
Read More »Alamo Colleges District awards $ 15.4 million in federal emergency aid grants
To help students who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Alamo Colleges have distributed more than $ 15.4 million in federal emergency aid grants to 13,736 students in the District of Alamo colleges. “Federal emergency funds provided to Alamo Colleges District for Student Emergency Assistance have been critical …
Read More »Message from the community: MATC to host a public COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the downtown Milwaukee campus on September 7
Editor’s Note: Community Posts are the perfect place for community announcements and event posts. If you have a community event that might be of interest to our readers, please submit here. Milwaukee Area Technical College will be hosting a free, public COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. …
Read More »Don’t give up on the Afghan economy either
It is no coincidence that Afghanistan’s huge trade deficit first emerged after 2001, when the country was taken over by Western powers, or that the deficit peaked during the rise in military power of US President Barack Obama in 2012 and 2013. Imports are a direct consequence of foreign aid. …
Read More »Judge rejects DeSantis ban on compulsory masks in Florida schools
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Ron DeSantis’ ban on compulsory masks in public schools was rejected Friday by a Tallahassee judge who ruled the governor exceeded his authority, misinterpreted state law and ignored scientific evidence by issuing his prescription. The ruling, for now, eases pressure state officials have placed on Palm Beach …
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Joe Biden, US President, has stepped up pressure on employers to impose coronavirus vaccination requirements after the BioNTecb / Pfizer jab obtained full clearance from the Food and Drug Administration. Biden said it was crucial to intensify vaccinations in order to contain the Delta variant of the virus. Troops returned …
Read More »Nigeria seeks Ukraine’s collaboration in defense, economy, trade and education
Nigerian Ambassador to Ukraine Shina Alege called for increased collaboration between Nigeria and Ukraine in the areas of economy, trade, education and defense. Describing in particular the low volume of trade between the two countries, Alege said it had become imperative for the two countries to explore possibilities to engage …
Read More »The healthcare economy: Cyprus is not immune from the “looming global healthcare crisis”
Cyprus remains deficient in many ways, largely due to the size of its underground economy By Les Manison Aging populations and the devastating socio-economic effects of the Covid pandemic and financial crises all underscore the need to build robust “care economies”. Indeed, the International Labor Organization calls for “urgent action …
Read More »Days late and billions of dollars less: another untimely and inadequate budget takes shape at the General Assembly
House Speaker Tim Moore urges MPs to support their version of the budget. Democrats say the budget ignores Leandro’s court ruling. North Carolina House finally approved a budget bill last week for the fiscal year that began July 1 – six weeks ago. Now comes a period of negotiation with …
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Professionals must welcome a skills improvement revolution with open arms, while businesses must shift the needle from past experience to future potential. Image: Shutterstock /> The current health and economic crisis has transformed the professional landscape drastically and in many ways. To begin with, economic drivers are redefined, business operations …
Read More »Explanation: The five futures of the UN climate report – decoded
Children hold placards at a global rally against climate change in Nicosia, Cyprus, September 27, 2019. REUTERS / Yiannis Kourtoglou / Aug. 9 (Reuters) – The UN climate panel report released on Monday on the physical science of climate change uses five possible scenarios for the future. Read more Scenarios …
Read More »Kansas House leaders call for support for massive infrastructure investment
TOPEKA – The heads of the Overland Park and Topeka Chambers of Commerce say a $ 1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill would be a one-time investment in roads, bridges, airports, broadband, watersheds and state water pipes. These long overdue investments are necessary to keep Kansas competitive in a global economy, …
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By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business The recovery in the US labor market is advancing, but concerns about the derailment of Delta Variant progress are rampant. Even though economists anticipate the best gains since last summer in Friday’s jobs report, still high jobless claims and a big mistake in the private …
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The wheel of the economy of any country depends on many functions, one of them is the startup ecosystem which is growing very quickly in India. Whatever the reason for starting the start-up business in India, they all aim to become a partner to the economy of the country and …
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