ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (Reuters) – The world should urgently provide promised aid to Afghanistan, the U.N. refugee agency said on Saturday, warning that a lack of resources is hampering efforts to avert an economic crisis that could push fresh flows of refugees to its neighbours and beyond. “The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan remains really dire,” […]
If you know of local business openings or closings, please notify us here. · All Weather Selvedge Denim Co. (AW) opens at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley in suite 608, next to Evolve Salon & Spa. · PrimoHoagies, the casual restaurant known for its gourmet hoagies, plans to open two restaurants in Stroudsburg. . Air […]
The ghost of “stagflation” is haunting the US as inflation stays strong and economic growth cools. Stagflation made the 1970s a slog and ultimately brought the post-WWII global economic system to an end. Everyone from investors to everyday consumers is desperate to avoid a repeat of the problem as coronavirus recedes. Loading Something is loading. […]
The Covid-19 Delta variant seemed to mitigate economic growth this summer, but economists expect the pandemic recovery to accelerate again as the virus’s damage is mitigated. In recent weeks, many economists have seen economic growth in the third quarter, mainly because consumers have delayed spending on food, hotels and airline tickets amid the proliferation of […]
Goodlettsville, Tennessee — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the recent award of more than $116,000 in youth literacy grants to Missouri teachers, libraries and nonprofit organizations. The grants aim to support youth literacy programs in the communities Dollar General serves. Missouri recipients are listed below, and a comprehensive list of grant recipients may be […]
REC Due to the generosity of over 30,000 Rappahannock Electric Cooperative member-owners, six local organizations were among the 22 recently awarded grants totaling nearly $93,000. Recipients of The Power of Change include: Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation in Frederick County, $7,000 to build new trails; Congregational Community Action Project Inc. (CCAP) in Winchester, $5,000 to continue […]
Ireland, Estonia and Hungary drop opposition to deal Global accord ensures big firms pay 15% minimum tax rate Some developing countries, U.S. Republicans sceptical PARIS, Oct 8 (Reuters) – A group of 136 countries on Friday set a minimum global tax rate of 15% for big companies and sought to make it harder for them […]
DeAnne Stidham and Mark Stidham, founders of multi-level marketing scheme LuLaRoe, from the documentary Lularich. Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video DeAnne Stidham and Mark Stidham, founders of multi-level marketing scheme LuLaRoe, from the documentary Lularich. Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video Sam interviews women’s work and economic […]
The first cycle of the program will focus on businesses in the agricultural and food and beverage processing industries within the county. Photo provided. (Dearborn County, Ind.) – Dearborn County is planning a community economic development program that will help grow local businesses. An engaged local business community is key to the success of this […]
A coal-burning power plant can be seen behind a factory in the city of Baotou, in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, October 31, 2010. REUTERS/David Gray//File Photo Oct 8 (Reuters) – China ordered miners in Inner Mongolia to ramp up coal production and oil prices jumped on Friday as a record surge in the cost […]
