• EU Policy. Group of 77 urges leaders to impose progressive taxes for green transition

    Mammoth sums needed to deliver EU's green transition put prosperity at

  • TikTok ban would weaken press freedom

    Journalists have good reason to be skeptical of TikTok, but a government ban on the app could empower the government to censor or outlaw news outlets, too. Public domain image via Flickr. On Wednesday, President Biden signed legislation that would force the Chinese-based owner of TikTok to sell the app or face a ban in the United States.We’re not here to tell journalists — or anyone else — to use TikTok. (Though if you do, be sure to check out our security tips for...

  • McAllen presses needs to state transportation leaders

    MISSION — “We’re not the sleepy little cities we used to be, especially the McAllen area, Pharr (and) Mission. We keep growing. It’s amazing what’s going on,” McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos said amidst a gaggle of local officials on Monday.

  • 8 quick tips to make your leaders stand out from the crowd

    Thought leadership is like golf— a lot of people do it and few are any good. Tom Corfman knows an original thought when he sees one. He’s a senior consultant with RCG where he leads the Build Better Writers program, which includes executive communication. Those two maddening communications buzzwords—thought leadership—are like golf. A lot of people […]

  • Vulnerable groups in Talensi urged to enroll onto NHIS

    The Widows and Orphans Movement (WOM), a gender focused non-governmental organisation, has urged vulnerable people particularly widows, orphans, and disadvantaged groups to enroll onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

  • World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate on Iran: Latest

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  • Twin Valley Expands to Kansas Market with 8 Gbps Service

    Twin Valley Expands to Kansas Market with 8 Gbps Service ABILENE, Kan., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Twin Valley, Kansas’ largest privately-owned broadband and communications company, announces that it is constructing a cutting-edge fiber network in Abilene, Kan. As an industry leader, Twin Valley is transforming the digital landscape with one of the most robust networks in the state. Telecompetitor

  • Emma Group expands its Romanian operations into oil and gas production

    The Competition Council authorized the transaction by which Emma Lambda Limited, Cyprus, part of the Czech Emma group, takes over Stratum Energy Romania LLC, USA, with its branches and subsidiaries. Thus, the Emma group, which owns a large part of the supply of gas and electricity in Romania, expands its business in the area of […]

  • Biden calls congressional leaders, urges them to pass aid to allies

    President Biden held a phone call with the top four congressional leaders on Sunday and stressed the “urgent need” for the House to pass the national security supplemental, as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) faces mounting pressure to bring the Senate-passed foreign aid package to the floor for a vote. The White House released a statement

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    Leaders, faith groups meet to address Lansing gun violence

    “Now we’re dealing with things like ghost guns and 3D-printed guns, and guns without security numbers, and it’s a lot,” said Lansing Mayor Andy Schor.

  • Organization urges Albuquerque leaders to include library funding in proposed budget

    The advisory board said they not only want it to be added to the FY 2025 budget, but they also want it to be a recurring fund.

  • Leaders of 18 countries urge Hamas to release hostages held in Gaza

    UK and US leaders among those calling for release, as families renew pressure on Netanyahu to restart negotiationsThe leaders of 18 countries including the US and the UK have called on Hamas to free Israeli and dual-national hostages held in Gaza.“The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, who are protected under international law, is of international concern,” they said. “We strongly support the ongoing mediation efforts in order to bring our people home.” Continue reading