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Global Witness investigation reveals three of the world’s major meat producers are linked to acts of illegal deforestation in the Cerrado plains of Brazil. The investigation names JBS, Minerva and Marfrig, all of which deny wrongdoing. Observers say that this law will penalise smallholder farmers unable to provide the relevant data needed to comply.
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2 years ago Read more at The Wire

China is entering the “two sessions” time aimed at achieving the objectives of the 14th Five-Year Plan. The eve of the Two Sessions is therefore an opportunity to better discuss insights and ideas for the future general framework. China has always put “high-quality development” among the top of governance agenda.
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2 years ago Read more at Modern Diplomacy

WFTU President Nguyen Dinh Khang highlighted the significant accomplishments of VGCL under the guidance of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Khang emphasized the federation's success in representing and protecting workers, along with its strategic planning for 2024, reflecting its commitment to the Rome Declaration 2022.
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

The White Sox were supposed to contend for a World Series title the last two seasons. It was very much the opposite with the white Sox, says Free agent Kevin Pillar. Pillar is believing in the 2024 white sox whether you want to or not. He's words seem to be carrying a lot of weight in the clubhouse.
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2 years ago Read more at NBC Sports Chicago

The Bucks, coming off a five-game winning streak, put fans on a natural high walking into the stadium. It's Angelito Harris, Bucks fan from Cudahy.
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2 years ago Read more at WDJT

John Cena is a 16-time World champion, a record he shares with Ric Flair. Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect won the championship on the 16th occasion in 2017 at the WWE Royal Rumble PLE. The Champ candidly stated ‘next one’ hinting at going after another World title before hanging up his boots for good.
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2 years ago Read more at Ringside News

The U.N. envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict said in a new report Monday that there are “reasonable grounds” to believe that such violence may be ongoing. Pramila Patten said the team “found clear and convincing information” that some women and children during their captivity were subjected to the same conflict-related sexual violence including rape and “sexualized torture” The report comes nearly five months after the Oct. 7 attacks, which left about 1,200 people dead and some 250 others taken host
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2 years ago Read more at The Washington Post

Elon Musk lost a significant amount of his net worth on Monday when Tesla shares tumbled around 7.2 per cent, making Jeff Bezos the wealthiest person in the world. Tesla shares fell on Monday after preliminary data showed shipments from its factory in Shanghai slumped to the lowest in more than a year. Amazon stock has doubled since 2022 while Tesla shares have tumbled nearly 50 percent since its 2021 peak.
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2 years ago Read more at Hindustan Times

Elon Musk lost his lead on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index to Jeff Bezos after Tesla Inc. shares fell 7.2% on Monday. Tesla shares have more than doubled and are on the verge of reaching all-time highs.
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2 years ago Read more at Firstpost

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against World Acceptance Corporation and SSR Mining Inc. Our investigations concern whether these companies have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has announced that risks surrounding the company’s conduct warranted the need for federal supervision.
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2 years ago Read more at GlobeNewswire