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Putin would not win a war of attrition in Ukraine End-shutdown
Vladimir Putin addresses a Security Council meeting in Moscow on March 24. Photo: Alexei Babushkin/Pool Sputnik Kremlin/Associated Press Vladimir Putin seeks to prevail in Ukraine through a grueling war of attrition in which he outlives his opponents, or so the expert consensus says. The United States is supplying Ukraine with weapons at a remarkably slow […]
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On Britain beyond Brexit and the future of conservatism End-shutdown
The message of the END OF AUSTERITY has certainly reached the Center for Political Studies (CPS). On June 10, the CPS launched “Britain Beyond Brexit”, a new collection of essays edited by George Freeman and written mostly by other products of the 2010 MPs Intake. The CPS rented the largest room at 1 George Street, […]
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Starbucks workers strike ahead of shareholder meeting End-shutdown
ARLINGTON, Va. ― Sam Dukore had unfortunate news for regular customers at his Starbucks store in Arlington, Virginia, on Wednesday. The company’s union crackdown had prompted workers to go on strike and close the store for a day, Dukore told them. “I’m sorry, Curtis!” she yelled at a customer heading for the locked doors. The […]
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India, Australia seek early conclusion on comprehensive trade pact End-shutdown
After implementing the interim trade agreement—Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)—in December, India and Australia now aim to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive trade pact by the end of this year. Both countries are also looking to reach $100 billion in bilateral trade. “ECTA was the first stage of our financial commitment. We are now […]
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The week in business: the escalating battle over ESG End-shutdown
What’s happening? (February 26 to March 4) Republican bloc investment rule Senate Republicans, along with two Democrats, voted Wednesday to pass a resolution, already passed by the House, to block a Labor Department rule that would allow retirement plan administrators to incorporate environmental, social and corporate governance considerations. in their investment decisions. This practice, known […]
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Facing falling prices: mustard growers cry out for help, better avenues to market End-shutdown
Samay Singh, a mustard seed farmer in Gudawali village, is busy harvesting but worries he won’t get a better price for his produce this year as the wholesale rate on mandi here has already plummeted below the price. minimum support (MSP) of Rs. 5,450 per hundredweight. Last year, Singh had harvested three bushels of mustard […]
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Cleveland REI workers form a union, adding fuel to the labor effort End-shutdown
Workers at an REI store near Cleveland voted 27-12 to unionize Friday, adding more fuel to a labor organizing drive at the national outdoor retailer. The Union of Retail, Wholesale and Department Stores said it prevailed in the vote after a recount by the National Labor Relations Board. The company has one week to file […]
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The center can’t take it: the failure of Change UK and the atrophy of political thought End-shutdown
The latest disasters at Change UK – Chuka Umunna’s decision to join the Liberal Democrats and the party’s decision to change its name for a third time – provide a good excuse to reflect on the sad fate of one of the world’s most disadvantaged parties. United Kingdom. political history It hasn’t been that long […]
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Why is work experience so bad in 2023? End-shutdown
Your HR boss wants to build a more connected culture…but your managers are struggling to get everyone on the same page. It only helped your workforce want to get back into the office… but you’re looking at a multi-year lease on a commercial property. With tight budgets, your teams try to make the most of […]