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Новости за 25.07.2024

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Major funders bet big on rural America and ‘everyday democracy’

The Trust for Civic Life — a collaborative of 15 grantmakers, mostly high-profile national funders — sees small, local groups as instruments of change — modern versions of the organizations that scholars from Alexis de Tocqueville to Robert Putnam have singled out as a distinguishing feature of American democracy. The trust announced $8 million in funding, the first installment of what it says will be investments of $50 million over five years. Grantees exemplify what the trust calls “everyday democracy”... Читать дальше...

Peterborough Speedway 

Ontario Sportsman Series Joins the Peterborough Speedway Action

The curtain is about to fall on another month of Peterborough Speedway’s 2024 schedule as the Ontario Sportsman Series rolls into Central Ontario for its only visit of the year.   With the travelling group’s history dating back to 2007, some of the sports most talented racers in the province have been part of the […]

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

What numbers tell: Elon Musk might need India now

Tesla CEO Elon Musk earlier this year canceled a planned visit to India citing heavy obligations. Despite initial plans, Tesla hasn't re-engaged with India, reportedly due to capital issues. India's EV policy might shift focus to reward other investors.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected

Initial unemployment claims in the U.S. fell to 235,000 last week, better than expected, as weather and temporary plant closure impacts eased. Layoffs remained low, despite a gradual reduction in hiring due to the Federal Reserve's rate hikes. Meanwhile, continuous claims dropped slightly, indicating a steady labor market.

The Herald 

Engineer Phakamile Mabhena Moyo appointed acting Harare Town Clerk

Blessings Chidakwa Herald Reporter HARARE City Council director of water, Engineer Phakamile Mabhena Moyo has been appointed acting Town Clerk following the arrest of Engineer Hosiah Chisango. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) arrested Eng Chisango last night over the US$9,2 million street lights scandal that has already sucked in four other council officials. The other […]

The Wall Street Journal 

Standard General Agrees to Buy Out Bally

Hedge fund Standard General agreed to buy the balance of shares in casino chain Bally’s in a deal that values the firm at about $4.6 billion.