Global Scams on the Rise: Over Half of Adults Worldwide Report Scam Encounters, 23% Lost Money

October 7, 2025 8:15 AM

The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), in partnership with Feedzai, has released the Global State of Scams 2025 Report. Based on a survey of 46,000 adults across 42 markets, the report provides a comprehensive analysis of the prevalence, impact, and policy challenges of scams worldwide.In the past 12 months, 57 percent of adults worldwide experienced a scam and 23 percent lost money. Shopping scams affected 54 percent of victims, while investment...

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Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers Launch Regional Agenda for Growth

October 6, 2025 3:00 PM

The region's Governors and Premiers gathered this weekend for their biennial Leadership Summit at the historic Château Frontenac. The Summit's focus on a regional Agenda for Growth, led by the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP), included major announcements aimed at growing the region's $9.3 trillion (US) economy.Officials attending the Summit included:Michigan Governor Gretchen WhitmerPennsylvania Governor Josh ShapiroQuebec...

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Retail Theft in New York City

October 6, 2025 11:07 AM

Retail theft in NYC is an epidemic that is not only costing small businesses a huge amount of income and profit, it is also costing the city a big loss in revenue, and indirectly affecting communities where quality services are needed the most. Well known state and city sanctioned deterrences like stronger penalties for repeated offenders or for those who carry out attacks on store security and attendants haven't worked. Law enforcement tactics...

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House Bill 358 Appropriates $10.4 Million for Aerospace Development at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

October 3, 2025 7:00 AM

This week, Governor Stein signed North Carolina House Bill 358, which provides $10.4 million in nonrecurring funds to the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Authority to support site improvements and infrastructure development at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN). Coastal Carolina Regional Airport is currently in the early stages of expanding its infrastructure to support aerospace companies interested in establishing operations in...

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New York City, I am your Best Option Candidate for Mayor Vote ABBEY LAUREL-SMITH for MAYOR NYC at the Ballot on Tuesday 4th of November, 2025

October 1, 2025 11:45 AM

As we head to the ballot box this November, the biggest mistake New Yorkers' could make once again is to vote to elect the wrong Mayor, especially one who is less concerned about their immediate needs, would not hesitate to hike prices, and then tax them for fresh air - the rarest commodity in the city as of today.Obesity is the biggest drain of much needed resources for the city of New York today. Hard to walk five steps without seeing someone...

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Report Looks at Electricity Trends in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Region

October 1, 2025 11:30 AM

Today, in advance of its Leadership Summit in Québec City, the Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers (GSGP) released the findings of a first-ever report that looks at energy generation and transmission across the Great Lakes St. Lawrence region.Click here to read the full report.Titled "A 10-Year Retrospective and Prospective Assessment of Trends in Electricity Supply and Demand and Associated Water Consumption in the...

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CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Housing Authority of Cook County Achieves 73% Increase in PHAS Score Performance Rating and Upgraded Status Designation

September 30, 2025 2:50 PM

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) announced today that it has successfully upgraded its designation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for fiscal year 2024. Under new leadership from Executive Director Danita W. Childers, HACC increased its Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) total composite score by 30 points, ascending from Troubled status up to Standard Performer.Annually HUD reviews and evaluates the...

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The Mayor and the Housing Supply Problem in New York City

September 30, 2025 12:40 PM

Abbey Laurel-Smith said, "If elected Mayor this winter, first thing I will do will be to bring down rent in the city by slashing 30% off current rent and rates. Then slap bedroom tax on absentee landlords and home owners - who prefer to keep their other homes empty, rather than rent them out. My rule will be, if you have a space that is big enough to host a sofa bed and you are not renting it out, then be ready to pay bedroom tax on that unused...

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Cross-Border E-Commerce Offers a New Platform for Sino-Foreign Economic and Trade Cooperation

September 30, 2025 8:39 AM

On September 27, the opening ceremony of the 2025 Cross-Border E-Commerce Annual Meeting (Zhuhai-Hengqin), themed "New Start, New Space, New Opportunities", was held at the Zhuhai International Convention & Exhibition Center. The guests present shared insights into topics such as air logistics and cross-border supply chains, while further exploring new ideas, models, and opportunities for the development of cross-border e-commerce from the...

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Housing Authority of Cook County Achieves 73% Increase in PHAS Score Performance Rating and Upgraded Status Designation

September 30, 2025 7:00 AM

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) announced today that it has successfully upgraded its designation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for fiscal year 2024. Under new leadership from Executive Director Danita W. Childers, HACC increased its Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) total composite score by 30 points, ascending from Troubled status up to Standard Performer.Annually HUD reviews and evaluates the...

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I Will Always Put NewYorkers' First Vote ABBEY LAUREL-SMITH for MAYOR NYC at the Ballot on Tuesday 4th of November, 2025

September 25, 2025 5:50 PM

Congestion charge in New York City is not just unfair on New Yorkers', it is a regressive tax nobody wants, but afraid to say so. To drivers in the city, it is a tension afflicting burden. A nightmare to those bringing supplies to the city, and an unnecessary charge to those driving through or visiting the city.It is not only forcing numbers of visitors to Times Square to drop below expected numbers, it is impacting Broadway shows and parking...

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When AI Meets Digital Trade: Hangzhou to Host the Global Digital Intelligence Carnival

September 25, 2025 9:03 AM

From September 25 to 29, Hangzhou, capital city of east China's Zhejiang Province, will play host to the 4th Global Digital Trade Expo. As the world's gaze turns to eastern China, the city is using this premier digital trade gathering to paint a vivid picture of the "AI +" era. Official picture of the 4th Global Digital Trade Expo Drawing over 1,700 exhibitors from around the globe, more than 70 Fortune 500 companies, and upwards of 30...

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"Don't Just Hope for Better Life, Vote for It" Vote ABBEY LAUREL-SMITH for MAYOR NYC at the Ballot on Tuesday 4th of November, 2025

September 24, 2025 9:25 PM

Gather a few New Yorkers' from different backgrounds. Put them in a hall. Ask them about what they think of public safety in the city. And you'll be shocked to find out that all would naturally think NYPD patrolling the city, keeping lead on criminals, and preventing the homeless from lashing out at pedestrians.Touch base on same issue with city workers, healthcare givers, and social service providers. And you'll be reminded of the benefits of...

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AirIQ Announces Results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

September 24, 2025 7:30 AM

AirIQ Inc. ("AirIQ") (TSXV:IQ), a leader in wireless asset management services, is pleased to announce results of voting at its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.All matters submitted to shareholders for approval as set out in the Company's Notice of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and Information Circular (the "Circular") were approved by the requisite majority of votes cast at...

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California Construction and Manufacturing Workers Endorse Katie Porter for Governor

September 23, 2025 6:30 AM

The Western States Council of Sheet Metal Workers, representing tens of thousands of skilled tradespeople in the building trades and manufacturing industries, today announced its endorsement of former Congresswoman Katie Porter for Governor of California, citing her strong record of standing with working families on infrastructure, housing, and clean energy investments."Katie Porter is the kind of leader California's blue-collar workers have...

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Influential Leaders in Technology, Medicine, Diversity, and Entertainment Unite to Redefine the Future of Work at CBCF's 54th Annual Legislative Conference

September 22, 2025 11:30 AM

Visionaries across technology, medicine, diversity and inclusion, and entertainment , including Roger Hooks (Supermicro), Kimberly S. Reed, M.Ed., CDE®, and Benny Pough (D.Verse Media), will come together on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 for a mainstage Power Panel at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 54th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC54). The session, moderated by National Bar Association President Ashley L. Upkins, will explore...

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Midwest Association of Public Procurement Launches MAPP Cooperative Alliance Powered by Bespoke Community Cooperatives

September 17, 2025 10:15 AM

The Midwest Association of Public Procurement (MAPP) today announced the launch of the MAPP Cooperative Alliance, a community-driven initiative to expand collaborative purchasing opportunities across cities, counties, park districts and other local government agencies in Illinois. The Alliance will be powered by Bespoke Community Cooperatives, which will provide the administrative and organizational support needed to drive collaboration,...

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Why this Local Election for Bazetta Township Trustee Matters to YOU

September 17, 2025 9:30 AM

Local elections have the most immediate and direct impact on our community. Your vote, and that of your neighbor, determine the quality of the local services that you have become accustomed to. Police, fire, roads, cemeteries, zoning and recreation: those are the services that shape our community and define the quality of our lives. You pay for them, and you deserve the best value for your dollar.When government spends recklessly or ignores...

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Emergency Technical Decon Earns Updated UL Certification for New Portland, OR Location

September 16, 2025 6:00 AM

Emergency Technical Decon (ETD), a leading independent service provider (ISP) of firefighter turnout gear decontamination, inspection, and repair, is proud to announce that its newly opened Portland, Oregon facility has officially received UL certification to NFPA 1851-2020 standard.This designation confirms that ETD's operations meet the latest compliance requirements for gear cleaning and maintenance, as set forth by the National Fire...

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NRW Startup Report 2025: NRW Defies Global Startup Decline; Growth in Ecosystem Value and Scaleups Signal Global Ambition

September 11, 2025 5:00 AM

Startup Genome and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia have unveiled the NRW Startup Report 2025, providing an in-depth, data-driven analysis of the state's startup ecosystem. In its third edition, the report captures the progress, momentum, challenges, and opportunities shaping North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)'s entrepreneurial landscape.Key Findings:NRW recorded 674 new...

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