Poverty reduction drive all but halted across many nations as Bank calls for more money to tackle a ‘great reversal’Larry Elliott: At last G20 is showing how to fund an assault on povertyThe devastating impact of the pandemic on the world’s poorest countries has brought poverty reduction to a halt and led to a widening income gap with nations in the rich west, the World Bank has warned.In a report released to coincide with its half-yearly meeting, the Washington-based organisation said half of...
Eric Zuesse (blogs at https://theduran.com/author/eric-zuesse/) The start of the U.S. Government’s effort to take control over the entire planet occurred on 25 July 1945 by U.S. President Harry Truman, just a few months after President Franklin Delano Roosevelt had died on 12 April 1945. Dr. Marco Soddu’s excellent 13 December 2012 study of “Truman Administration’s […]
US Forbes magazine has published its list of the world’s richest people.
The World Cup in 2026 has fielded ample debate on using turf or natural grass, with FIFA mandating the latter's use at the tournament. For many worldwide venues, having natural grass is not a challenge. Yet, each of the venues in the United States that is hosting games for the 2026 World Cup is an The World Cup in 2026 has fielded ample debate on using turf or natural grass, with FIFA mandating the latter’s use at the tournament. For many worldwide venues, having natural grass is not a...
State lawmakers held a roundtable discussion with local businesses in Chicopee Friday about their post-pandemic recovery.
Here’s the trailer for a new pandemic post-apocalyptic thriller titled Lazareth. The film stars Ashley Judd as Lee, an aunt whose life mission is to protect her...
Store owner says the decline in 2023 should be seen as a market correction.
Store owner says the decline in 2023 should be seen as a market correction.
EA's upcoming Black Panther game will be an “open-world experience,”
A team-based 3rd person mech PvP game sounds like the exact kind of high-octane action the people want. Who doesn't like big robots, armed with a variety of distinct and powerful weapons, duking it out? Point me to someone who detests the idea and you'd be pointing at a rube and a coward. Yet, even so, the multiplayer mech game has historically struggled to find much of a footing in Western markets. Enter Mechabreak, the latest game hoping to break this precident.Mechabreak - created by Chinese...
Alan Cook says he was unaware the orgnaisation had the power to prosecute its staff
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Republicans insisted the ruling would mostly impact those seeking abortions to end unwanted pregnancies. That hasn’t been the case.