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Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once The United States has accused China of providing “all kinds of behind-the-scenes support” to Russia in the war in Ukraine and said China’s actions were “destabilizing the heart of Europe.”On May 29, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, visiting Brussels, told reporters that NATO and European countries needed to send a “joint message of concern about China’s actions.””From China to Russia, what we’ve seen isn’t a one-off operation in support of Russia or an operation by a few unscrupulous companies,” Campbell said, adding,…

The seventh and final round of the 2024 Indian Lok Sabha elections is scheduled for Saturday, June 1. During this period, voters in 57 constituencies across eight states and union territories will cast their votes.The constituencies are in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chandigarh. As per the Election Commission guidelines, polling will begin at 7 am and end at 6 pm.Here is the list of constituencies where voting will take place on Saturday:Uttar Pradesh (13 seats):VaranasiMarajganjGorakhpurKushinagarDeoriaBansgaonGossiGazipurbarrierSalempurChandauliMirzapurRoberts GangePunjab (13 seats):GurdaspurAmritsarKhadur SahibJalandhar (SC)Hoshiarpur (SC)Anandpur SahibLudhianaFatehgarh Sahib (SC)Faridkot (SC)FirozpurBathindaSangrulPatialaWest Bengal (9 seats):BarasatBasirhatDiamond HarborDum DumJaynagarJadavpurKolkata DakshinKolkata UttarMathurapurBihar (8…

In preparation for this year’s election, the LeRoy Collins Institute at Florida State University has conducted extensive research into the 2022 election, creating a sort of numerical picture of Florida’s electorate. The Florida Election Study 2022 is the political equivalent of the statistical analysis that professional baseball fans consult before the season to get inside information that foreshadows unexpected outcomes. Data from an online survey of 14,000 registered voters will tell us who voted, how they voted, and whether they trusted the results. The survey was conducted between November 2022 and February 2023.The voter registration dataset includes comparisons of party…

The Top Tech Tonic Shift webinar will help attendees adapt to changes in demographics, regulations and more to help local governments stay ahead of the curve. 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM EDT. Registration is now open! Reserve your seat and gain valuable insights from leading experts in the field. Registration What will you learn? This informative session will uncover research and trends impacting local government. Gain a better understanding of the key changes coming in 2024 and beyond. Key insights include: ADA Compliance Law: Stay up to date on the latest ADA regulations and learn how to effectively implement them…

Debbie Hesse, a veteran Olympic family executive, was introduced Wednesday as executive director of USA Gymnastics. FORT WORTH, Texas (May 29, 2024) – Veteran Olympic family executive Debbie Hesse was announced Wednesday as the new executive director of USA Gymnastics. USA Gymnastics President and CEO Li Li Leong made the announcement during a speech at the Xfinity USA Gymnastics Championships, where she also unveiled the association’s new logo. Hesse brings a track record of organizational growth and impact to his new role. He served as Executive Director of USA Swimming from 2010-2019, where he oversaw a 350% increase in the…

Banner Business Sponsored by Boston Foundation As any businessperson knows, capital is the lifeblood of any business. But for many small business owners of color, access to capital can be a challenge. According to the Boston Foundation’s “Capital Gap of Color” report released in November 2023, small businesses of color in Boston face a $603 million annual funding gap due to structural barriers and racial wealth disparities. Traditional lending requirements can prevent small business owners from accessing capital or even discourage them from seeking it. A new report from the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute, “Supporting Boston’s Diverse Small Business…

Papara acquires Pakistan-based Sadapay. Image credit: Shutterstock.com Turkey-based fintech company Papara has expanded into South Asia through the acquisition of 100% of SadaPay. The strategic move follows Papara’s recent move to expand into Europe with the acquisition of Spain’s Rebellion in 2023. SadaPay has quickly become one of the fastest growing electronic money institutions in the world, garnering 1 million users in a short space of time. SadaPay processes $1.5 billion in payments annually across a range of capabilities including P2P transfers, debit cards and payment products, and was the first to partner with Mastercard to launch numberless debit cards…

Ellington residents voted yesterday against a $71.6 million budget proposal that would raise resident tax rates by nearly 7 percent. The vote sparked a heated debate between committee Republicans who supported the budget and committee Democrats who opposed it. “Unfortunately, we knew that even though it was a responsible plan, it would be difficult to get voters to accept,” Town Manager Matt Reed said, “But if you don’t ask, you don’t know. So I asked yesterday and now I know.” Reed said unofficial results showed that of the 1,490 voters, or about 14 percent of the town’s registered voters, 1,060…

Reuters reported that Iranian forces opened fire in Pakistan’s restive southwestern province of Balochistan late on Tuesday, killing four Pakistanis and wounding two.Deputy Commissioner Umar Jamali confirmed that the shooting took place in the Washuk area near the Pakistan-Iran border.Wasyuku Deputy Commissioner Naeem Umrani said an investigation had been launched to determine the cause of the shooting.Former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Pakistan on a three-day official visit in April in what was seen as a key step toward normalizing ties with Islamabad as the two Muslim neighbors seek to repair ties after an unprecedented exchange of military attacks…

A new debt repayment trend is exploding on TikTok, with creators getting back huge amounts of debt.TikTok users are banding together to help each other pay off thousands of dollars in debt, but not everyone qualifies.2Creator reveals plan to pay off debt on TikTokCredit: TikTok/equalityalley2To make money on TikTok, creators must meet two conditions:Credit: AFP or licensorsAs TikTok users try to qualify for the creator rewards program, the “debt payoff” trend is sweeping the platform.But not everyone can opt in.Creators who join the program must meet two requirements.To be eligible, you must have at least 10,000 followers and have garnered…