Tag: Supporting

A possible Trump VP pick grapples with supporting a CO2 pipeline

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has emerged as a serious contender to be Donald Trump’s running mate. He’s one of the president’s most loyal and vocal backers and brings executive experience, business savvy and close connections to deep-pocketed energy industry CEOs. Trump wants their money to help finance his third run […]

Putin says N.Korea ‘firmly supporting’ Russia operations in Ukraine: KCNA

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday praised North Korea for “firmly supporting” Moscow’s war in Ukraine ahead of his visit to Pyongyang aimed at boosting ties between the nuclear-armed allies. “We highly appreciate that the DPRK (North Korea) is firmly supporting the special military operations of Russia being conducted in Ukraine,” Putin wrote in an […]

Accreditation scheme opens for firms supporting menopausal employees

A new accreditation scheme is being introduced for Irish firms to show they support their employees coping with debilitating menopause symptoms. The independent programme, run by The Menopause Hub Academy, will recognise organisations that actively support and accommodate employees enduring such symptoms. An online survey last year revealed that symptoms such as anxiety, depression, hot flushes and severe […]

There’s a new dark money group supporting Trump

Former President Donald Trump’s White House bid is getting more financial backup — this time, from a dark money group. Securing American Greatness, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, this week began running a TV ad in Pennsylvania accusing President Joe Biden of downplaying inflation. “Is it dishonesty or dementia?” the commercial says, a jab at the president’s […]

Demi Moore and Cher among stars supporting Aids fundraising gala in Cannes

Hollywood A-listers Demi Moore and Cher were among the stars supporting the amfAR gala in Cannes to raise money for Aids research. Ghost actress Moore hosted the 30th edition of the event on Thursday, while veteran singer Cher delivered a “special musical moment” and Nick Jonas and Jess Glynne performed. The star-studded guestlist also included […]

Embrace local multiplier effect by supporting small businesses

ZANESVILLE − You’ve probably heard it said before — when you spend local, you’re making a greater contribution to your community. That’s important to remember during Small Business Month in May as localities everywhere celebrate the owners who make our communities stronger. “It’s the American way,” said Dana Matz, president of the Muskingum County Chamber […]

Opponents move to overturn Maine law supporting national popular vote

May 22—A Lebanon man is launching an effort to overturn a new Maine law that would have the state pledge all of its electoral votes in presidential races to the candidate who wins the national popular vote. James DuPrie submitted paperwork to the Maine Department of the Secretary of State this month to initiate the […]

Supporting positive change in our students and communities

As we begin to move toward the middle of the 21st century, there is little doubt that higher education is under pressure from a number of directions: the rapidity with which technology is changing our economic, social, and educational landscapes; increasing diversification of the student populations we serve; the looming of the so-called “demographic cliff”; shifting […]