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Trump Administration Weighs Future of AUKUS Agreement
Executive Gov
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August 7, 2025
The United States’ review of the AUKUS security partnership is expected to conclude this fall, Axios reported Wednesday. Led by Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby, the review is examining how the trilateral agreement, which began under the Biden...
Army Publishes Defense Business System Determination, Implementation Guidance
Executive Gov
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August 7, 2025
The U.S. Army has issued an organization-wide memo to guide the optimization of systems critical to operations. Signed by Leonel Garciga, the service’s chief information officer and a two-time Wash100 winner, the Defense Business System, or DBS,...
DHS Issues General Solicitation for Advanced Maritime Technology
Executive Gov
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August 7, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Program Accountability and Risk Management has started soliciting proposals for advanced commercial maritime technologies. Join the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Homeland Security Summit on Nov. 12...
Greater Haralson Chamber Partners With TydenBrooks to Launch Teacher Externship
The City Menus
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August 7, 2025
The Greater Haralson Chamber proudly launched the TydenBrooks Teacher Externship, an immersive, weeklong professional development experience designed to connect education with industry. This innovative externship, sponsored by the Greater Haralson...
Increased teacher pay fills York County vacancies, but retention is still a problem
WCNC - North Carolina
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August 7, 2025
Districts in York County are paying new teachers thousands more than other districts, giving them a leg up on filling vacancies. YORK COUNTY, S.C. — York County school districts are paying new teachers well above South Carolina's state average,...
Saskatchewan nursing numbers in good health: report
SaskToday.ca
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Supply has increased by more than 2,700 in the last decade. REGINA — Over the last decade, Saskatchewan's supply of nurses has grown by more than 2,700 according to a recent Canadian Institute for Health Information report. The report, Nursing in...
Indigo Interview: Creating space for people to grow
Ovens and Murray Advertiser
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August 8, 2025
Ovens and Murray Advertiser Indigo Interview: Creating space for people to grow Aug 08 2025 Updated 1 hour ago Karina Kerr was born in Wagga Wagga and moved around a lot in her younger years due to family circumstances. She moved to Wodonga in...
DR-NET National DR Workshop in Tanzania: Policy, training and technology
Eye News
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of moderate to severe visual impairment (VI) and blindness worldwide, posing a significant public health challenge. As the prevalence of diabetes continues to rise globally, particularly in low- and...
Colleagues speaking foreign language ruled race discrimination
Personnel Today
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August 4, 2025
A care worker has won her claims for direct race discrimination and harassment after colleagues excluded her by speaking a foreign language during a meeting. The judge at the employment tribunal in Glasgow ruled that colleagues speaking in Polish...
VICTOR BWIRE: Media ahead of 2025 by-election
Star
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Victor Bwire./HANDOUT The electoral management body in Kenya has announced holding 24 by-elections by end of this year, all things held constant. Big and doable task. The infrastructure and human resources required are available. The main concern...
Deals Digest: SG’s Omni HR acquires MajuHR; Banking Circle buys ASL
Deal Street Asia
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Omni HR said it has acquired Singapore HR software company MajuHR for an undisclosed amount, while Banking Circle has completed its acquisition of Australian Settlements Limited. Singapore’s Omni HR acquires software firm MajuHR People...
A Tiny Region, Big Impact: Melon's Defense Against Powdery Mildew Decoded
Newswise
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August 4, 2025
Newswise — Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is cherished worldwide for its diverse flavors and nutritional value, but it is frequently attacked by powdery mildew (PM), a fungal disease caused mainly by Podosphaera xanthii. The pathogen thrives in warm,...
Vortex Is Quietly Modernizing Global Water Infrastructure with Trenchless Technology
Grit Daily News
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August 4, 2025
As venture capital pours into AI, climate tech, and mobility, one unassuming sector is quietly powering the future of cities: trenchless technology for water and sewer rehabilitation. The $1.2 trillion infrastructure problem, from crumbling pipes...
HR ministry proposes strict rules for advertising domestic labor services
Saudi Gazette
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August 2, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has proposed a set of regulations for advertising domestic labor services, aiming to protect workers’ dignity, curb misleading promotions, and ensure...
Canada: Tallest idol of Lord Ram inaugurated in North America
Hindustan Times
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August 4, 2025
Toronto: Federal Cabinet ministers and the leader of the opposition in the House of Commons joined thousands of devotees on Sunday as the tallest idol of Lord Ram in North America was unveiled at a temple in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The...
Guest editorial: Democrats and regaining leadership
Addison County Independent - Vermont
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August 7, 2025
In his political column this week, Vermont writer Bill Schubart surmises why Democrats are struggling to regain power nationally, and what to do about it. “A Democratic Party renaissance can only occur if and when our party speaks directly to the...
UFlex recognised as a top employer 2025 in India
Labels & Labelling
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UFlex, one of India’s largest multinational flexible packaging companies, has been recognized as a Top Employer in India by the Top Employers Institute, a global authority on HR excellence that certifies and guides organizations in adopting...
Japan desperately needs to work on its 'Global Human Resources'
Nikkei Asia
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Etsuko Kato is a professor of cultural anthropology at International Christian University in Tokyo. "Global Human Resources" has been a project pushed by the government in Japan since around 2010. It aims to nurture globally efficient workers who...
The Economic Times HCA Southeast Asia 2025 Awards: Celebrating the transformation of human potential into capital
ETHRWorld Southeast Asia
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August 4, 2025
The Economic Times HCA Southeast Asia 2025 Awards: Celebrating the transformation of human potential into capitalThe first edition of the Economic Times Human Capital Awards Southeast Asia (ETHCA SEA), an initiative by ETHRWorld SEA, concluded...
Europe EV Sales Report — Tesla Has #1 Plus #2 Win, In A 29% EV Share Market
CleanTechnica
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August 2, 2025
EVs are picking up in Europe, with some 361,000 plugin vehicles being registered in Europe in June. That’s up 23% year over year (YoY). This is a particularly positive sign when considering that the overall market (currently at ~6.8 million units...