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Readers' Letters: Scottish Government must back hospitality industry
Scottish Government must support hospitality industry before it’s too late, says reader The recent revelations regarding the struggles of the Scottish hospitality industry following the SNP's budget decisions are alarming. As major venues face the...

Flexibility at Work: Insights from 50 Years of Data
Flexibility at Work: Insights from 50 Years of Data Remote work and flexible hours are more than convenient working conditions for employees. They are catalysts for economic inclusion and growth, fostering productivity, improving work-life...

‘Legally Enforceable’ AI Treaty Signed by Host of Countries Including US
A host of countries including the United States and the United Kingdom have signed the “first-ever international legally binding treaty” aimed at ensuring AI systems are “fully consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law.” The...

Trump and the arts, a six-month timeline: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
It’s July 4, and the country is gearing up to celebrate 249 years of independence from British rule with fireworks, beer and hot dogs. The month of July also marks nearly six months since President Trump took office and embarked on — among many...

Marin students seek stronger anti-racism laws for schools
Black students in Marin County plan to confer with Assemblymember Damon Connolly to discuss tougher laws against racist behavior in schools. The online meeting is scheduled for Thursday, according to Connolly’s office. The participants will...

Lyon win Ligue 1 relegation appeal: What this means for Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest
Lyon will remain in Ligue 1 next season after winning their appeal over the relegation imposed upon them by the body which oversees the finances of French football teams, the club confirmed in a statement. The decision means Lyon will maintain...

Accusations and walkouts as Ukraine, Russia ministers clash at Malta
Ukraine’s foreign minister called Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov a “war criminal” Thursday as they both attended an international meeting in Malta, the latter’s first visit to an EU country since the 2022 invasion. Ukraine’s Andriy Sybiga...

Ukraine, Russia ministers clash at Malta meeting
TA’QALI: Ukraine’s foreign minister called Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov a “war criminal” on Thursday as they both attended an international meeting in Malta, the latter’s first visit to an EU country since the 2022 invasion. Ukraine’s...

These are the winners of the Nov. 5 election in San Bernardino County
Roughly a month later, we have our winners. Elections officials in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties on Tuesday, Dec. 3, certified results from the Nov. 5 general election. California usually takes weeks to count ballots in a...

Accusations and walkouts as Ukraine, Russia ministers clash at Malta OSCE meeting
TA’QALI, Malta - Ukraine’s foreign minister called Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov a “war criminal” on Dec 5 as they both attended an international meeting in Malta, the latter’s first visit to a European Union country since the 2022 invasion....

Italian Authorities Bust International Antiquities Trafficking Network
After a four-year investigation, Italian authorities have busted an international antiquities trafficking network that used a fake auction house to sell the illegally excavated cultural artifacts. Early Wednesday morning, Carabinieri investigators...

Socialist International falls under Pedro Sánchez's rule
Three years from now, in 2027, the 27th conclave of the organisation will take place, and Pedro Sánchez will (or should, at least) be held accountable. The election of the Spanish president to head the Socialist International was a mere formality....

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure win
Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches. IMAGE: Angel Di Maria of Argentina celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a match between Uruguay and Argentina. Photograph: Ernesto Ryan/Getty Images Argentina closed in on a...

Los Angeles County registrar certifies final results of Nov. 5 election
Months of campaigning, weeks of balloting and a month of collecting, counting and verifying ballots came to an end Tuesday as Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan certified the final results for the Nov. 5 general...

Air Zimbabwe retires Falcon 7X used as presidential jet
Air Zimbabwe (UM, Harare International) has retired its only Falcon 7X, according to ch-aviation research. The aircraft, which served as Zimbabwe's presidential jet while operated by the national carrier, is the first of its type to join Axis...

DAZN nets significant Serie A rights deal covering UK and US
Global sports streaming service DAZN will provide coverage of Italian soccer’s top-tier Serie A in several international markets, including the UK and US, as it looks to consolidate rights to the league globally. As part of its rights package in...

2024 Election Results: LA County registrar’s office releases final vote tallies
Nearly four weeks after the Nov. 5 general election, the Los Angeles County registrar’s office issued its final election results update on Monday, Dec. 2. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan is expected to certify on Tuesday the...

Irish League teenager 'over the moon' after receiving first senior international call-up for ASEAN Championship fixtures
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Dungannon Swifts teenager Kenny Ximenes, who is currently on loan at Championship outfit Annagh United, admits he’s “over the moon” after receiving a maiden...

WWE stars Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch’s L.A. home burglarized
Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch’s home in Playa del Rey, Calif., was burglarized in the early morning hours Tuesday. Police told NBC Los Angeles that when they arrived at the WWE superstars’ home, they discovered a smashed glass sliding window at the...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, October 2024
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...