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Eversource connects CT businesses with affordable energy at ‘Main Streets’ events
WTIC-TV - Connecticut
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June 8, 2025
Eversource has launched its premier small business efficiency initiative in Connecticut again this year to help companies lower energy use and reduce costs. BERLIN, Conn. — Once again, Eversource is helping Connecticut businesses control their...
Sector leader urges overhaul as builders face mental health crisis
1News
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Warning: This article discusses suicide. A business leader says urgent reform is needed to address what he describes as a deepening mental health crisis in New Zealand's construction sector. Research shows that suicide rates in the industry are 25...
Ministry of Environment to intensify fight against single-use plastics
Informante
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June 8, 2025
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Environment and Tourism intends to expand the ban on problematic single-use products such as straws, plastic cutlery, and non-recyclable packaging. “The Ministry is currently engaged in extensive consultations with...
UK announces major investment in science, technology, and defence by 2030
Malay Mail
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June 8, 2025
LONDON, June 8 — The UK government today announced £86 billion (US$108 billion) of investment in science, technology, and defence by 2030, days before it unveils its spending plan for the coming years. Labour finance minister Rachel Reeves has...
Thai government highlights progress on border stability, economy, and public welfare in weekly update
Pattaya Mail
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June 7, 2025
Government tackles illegal trade, boosts healthcare and jobs, affirms border calm, and celebrates 14 million tourists amid strong economic outlook. BANGKOK, Thailand – The weekly “Voices from Thai Khu Fah” program, hosted by Government...
Russian couple fakes dispute, skips massage bill in Pattaya — staff disheartened amid economic slump
Pattaya Mail
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June 8, 2025
CCTV captures tourists skipping out on 700-baht fee, leaving staff distressed amid economic downturn. PATTAYA, Thailand – A massage parlor worker in Pattaya has spoken out after a well-dressed Russian couple allegedly received a full massage...
In-Person Class Regarding Business Taxes on June 10
The Suburban Times - Washington State
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June 8, 2025
As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is hosting an...
Brad Rhodes: Annuities for small business owners: A 2025 retirement strategy
Salisbury Post - North Carolina
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June 8, 2025
Published 12:00 am Sunday, June 8, 2025 By Brad Rhodes Small business owners often face unique hurdles when it comes to retirement planning. Instead of relying on employer-sponsored plans, they frequently reinvest profits back into their...
DPDB, SDPDB meetings focus on environmental initiatives
Nagaland Post
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June 7, 2025
The District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meetings for Peren, Mokokchung, and Sub-Divisional Planning & Development Board (SDPDB) at Pughoboto were held on June 5 and 6, 2025, addressing key developmental and environmental concerns in their...
How Docusign is modernizing the age-old business contract
Mint
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June 8, 2025
“A lot of companies had overbought licenses," Thygesen told Barron’s editor at large Andy Serwer in an interview for the At Barron’s video series. As the pandemic cooled, some businesses’ needs for virtual contract signing went away, he explained,...
World : Myanmar Junta Rejects UN Labour Resolution as Politically Driven
Bernama
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June 8, 2025
ISTANBUL, June 8 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Myanmar’s military government has criticised a United Nations (UN) labour resolution passed against it, calling the move “politically motivated” and ineffective, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. In a statement on...
US Healthcare Was Designed To Serve Profit...And Politicians
Crooks and Liars
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June 7, 2025
Zachary W. Schulz, Auburn University A few years ago, a student in my history of public health course asked why her mother couldn’t afford insulin without insurance, despite having a full-time job. I told her what I’ve come to believe: The U.S....
Cathedral City businesses express concern after Friday’s Border Patrol, ICE operations
KESQ-TV - California
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June 8, 2025
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City residents and businesses were the first to witness multiple locations of Border Patrol and ICE operations in the city. After one person is known to be detained, locals say they're seeing a now fearful...
Digital economy may look rosy, but...
Daily Express Malaysia
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June 8, 2025
Digital economy may look rosy, but... Published on: Sunday, June 08, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 08, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off MALAYSIA'S rapid digitisation has profoundly impacted the career aspirations of its youth. Traditional 9-to-5 jobs...
Madhya Pradesh Political Punch: Woman BJP Leader's Rage, Senior Minister's Trouble & More
Free Press Journal
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June 8, 2025
Madhya Pradesh Political Punch: Woman BJP Leader's Rage, Senior Minister's Trouble & More | Offstage deals The officials of a minister’s department are discussing how he is making money through backhand deals in the transfer season. The minister...
NFR signs MoU with Cotton University to promote environmental research
The Statesman (India)
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June 8, 2025
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cotton University to promote collaborative research in environmental conservation. The agreement was formalised on the occasion of World Environment Day 2025,...
Keir Starmer's military expansion could boost Scottish economy
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 8, 2025
Keir Starmer’s decision to embark upon a major military expansion could pay dividends for Scotland’s economy. We already have a significant base to build from given existing ship building at BAE Systems on the River Clyde and Babcock Rosyth in...
The kids are alright: Hong Kong AI scientist offers a vision for ‘parenting’ AI
South China Morning Post
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June 8, 2025
For years, the story of artificial intelligence (AI) has been cast as a high-stakes contest between the US and China – a technological arms race with global consequences. But to De Kai, a pioneering machine learning scientist and advocate for AI...
Exploring the power of music in health and well-being
Deseret News - Utah
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June 8, 2025
Orchestras are engaging in health initiatives because music is a powerful tool for well-being. The League of American Orchestras meeting in Salt Lake City will address those efforts. Music of all kinds improves mood, memory, physical health and...
Dizengoff Center rolls out environmental carpet in new exhibit
The Jerusalem Post
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June 8, 2025
The second Environmental Biennale has been underway in downtown Tel Aviv for a few weeks now, and it is due to run through June 13. Visitors to Dizengoff Center looking to get some shopping in between and betwixt work, school, and daily chores...