Local medical professionals, educators and law enforcement met Thursday with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, in La Crosse for a roundtable discussion on mental health.
A grand jury indicted two Indianapolis police officers for the death of a Black man who died last year after being taken into police custody at his parents' home, prosecutors said Thursday.
A multitude of crises has placed the world on a path towards a profoundly unjust economic future. If we are going to protect the global commons and create a better existence for future generations, we need moral leadership coupled with just strategies that help the most vulnerable.
The "seven dangerous days" campaign to reduce road accidents during the Songkran festival was officially launched on Wednesday, albeit without the usual fanfare and widespread publicity befitting the first fully-fledged Songkran in three years after the pandemic-induced hiatus.
The Commerce Ministry has vowed to ramp up Tong Chom (must-see) markets nationwide this year to stimulate the grassroots economy, with the aim of generating revenue of 1.9 billion baht this year.
The analysis department of Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) expects the eight commercial banks it covers to report a combined net profit of 54 billion baht in the first quarter of 2023, up 34% from three months earlier thanks to net interest income (NII) growth and reduced operating costs.
A survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) found that the majority of elderly individuals surveyed in Thailand anticipate receiving care from their families, particularly from their daughters.
If you’ve ever had to shop for tires (which, if you’re reading Jalopnik, you probably have), then you know that decent tires cost real money. Want to replace the stock Michelins or Continentals on your ride with the same thing? Expect to spend around $1,000 without breaking a sweat. But, of course, the big-name tire…
Warning: This post contains spoilers for Thursday’s Star Trek: Picard. The Star Trek: Picard crew is gearing up for next week’s series finale… and they have a nice ride to get them there. But first, Thursday’s penultimate episode answers a big question about Jack Crusher’s origins. During an intense therapy session with Troi, Jack finally […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio has some tips for you to avoid travel scams that could spoil your travel plans if you are planning to get away in the near future. "Travel scams account for about $150,000 of reported loses to BBB in the last year," said Lee Anne [...]
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In non-league football, Wrexham and Notts County take the plaudits. Both clubs are on record-breaking seasons, even if only one is able to clinch automatic promotion. The other enters the playoffs for a chance of promotion to League Two and the English Football League. One of the teams flying under the radar and guaranteed to […]
In non-league football, Wrexham and Notts County take the plaudits. Both clubs are on record-breaking seasons, even if only one is able to clinch automatic promotion. Читать дальше...
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Henry Cejudo announced his retirement from the sport after defending the UFC bantamweight title against Dominick Cruz in 2020 but makes his return to the cage 1097 days later to attempt to re-claim what was once his at UFC 288 on May 6.
The 2023 Grand National is scheduled to take place at Aintree on April 15, and fans can download Mirror Sport's sweepstake kit for free in preparation for the big day
While local mining regulations imply that a well-structured process needs to be followed for mine closure in South Africa, environmental organisation Federation for a Sustainable Environment (FSE) CEO Mariette Liefferink argues that the current regulatory framework enables miners to circumvent closure duties. “The right to transfer mining rights allows for the obfuscation of ownership and liability, and facilitates the pass-the-parcel approach. This approach includes the selling of mines close to closure to less resourced companies... Читать дальше...
Environmental organisation the Federation for a Sustainable Environment (FSE) has been conducting tailings training workshops with some of the host communities of local miners on the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). “Since tailings storage facilities (TSFs) are built to contain mining residue and are among the largest dams and structures in the world, and will stand in perpetuity, the GISTM requires that mining companies take responsibility and prioritise the safety of TSFs through all phases of a mine’s life cycle... Читать дальше...
The red tape associated with local mine closures creates a daunting task for South African mining companies, states mine closure services provider Greenmined Environmental MD Sonette Smit. The existing legislation is meant to assist miners with yearly rehabilitation, as well as final rehabilitation, decommissioning and closure at the end of the life of operations.
Mine closure services provider Agreenco has become the specialist rehabilitation and mine closure partner for a large multinational coal miner, for which the company generates rehabilitation quality information on all backfilled and rehabilitated pit areas of the mine. The decision-support initiative empowers the mine’s managers to know exactly how to optimise rehabilitation operations and what to expect regarding sustainability performance of the recreated landscapes, says Agreenco CEO Fanus Van Wyk.
Although extensive changes made to the Tanzanian mining laws by the previous administration of John Magufuli disincentivised mining investors, subsequent changes – introduced by Magufuli and current President Samia Suluhu Hassan to address investor concerns – have resulted in Tanzania’s becoming a “preferred investment destination”, says law firm Beech Veltman CEO Warren Beech. In 2017, under the leadership of Magufuli, there were several wide-ranging changes to the Mining Act of 2010. Various regulations were enacted in 2018... Читать дальше...