With a vote on North Idaho College’s accreditation status expected in January, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities issued its final report to the college last week. It offers a mixed outlook on the beleaguered community college in Coeur d’Alene, once again highlighting governance issues as the key concern. The Northwest Commission has issued … Read more
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban’s visit to Georgia has faced widespread criticism from other EU states. Orban personally congratulated Georgia’s increasingly authoritarian government in Tbilisi, just three days after a hotly contested election victory. Despite the numerous allegations of vote violations, Orban praised the election as “free and democratic”, without acknowledging the concerns raised by EU … Read more
For nearly 35 years, Wyoming entrepreneur Alan Chadwick has operated his business importing clothing from China and selling the Western-style gear to stores catering to “working cowboys” in the US. Now, with former President Donald Trump campaigning on a promise to impose a 10%-20% tariff, or border tax, on all goods entering the country, with … Read more
By Lucinda Elliott Voters in Uruguay, known for its beaches, legalized marijuana and stability, went to the polls on Sunday in an election race between moderates that contrasted with the polarized politics in many other Latin American countries. The nation of 3.4 million was voting for its next president and lawmakers, with pollsters predicting a … Read more
The Georgian opposition is refusing to recognize the preliminary results of Saturday’s parliamentary election, which show the national-conservative ruling party leading with 70% of the votes counted. The election commission said Georgian Dream – which favors cooperation with Russia – is leading with 53% of the vote, securing an absolute majority. The Unity electoral alliance, … Read more
Reuters reported that the leader of the ruling party Georgian Dream, Bidzina Ivanishvili, claimed victory shortly after preliminary results indicated their lead in the pivotal election focused on Georgia’s future path in Europe. The Georgian Dream party, led by billionaire businessman Bidzina Ivanishvili, was reported to have secured 53% of the vote based on over … Read more
Georgians headed to the polls Saturday in a ballot many citizens see as a make-or-break vote on the opportunity to join the European Union. The pre-election campaign in the South Caucasus nation of 3.7 million people has been dominated by foreign policy and marked by a bitter fight for votes and allegations of a smear … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a decline on Wednesday, with McDonald’s (MCD) facing challenges due to an E. coli outbreak. Boeing (BA) also saw a drop in its stock price, while Trump Media & Technology (DJT) managed to reclaim a key benchmark. Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRKB), issued a cautionary message … Read more
Political signs for the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified school board are on display at an intersection in Yorba Linda. Credit: Courtesy of Kevin Reed Millions of California residents will not have the opportunity to vote for the people representing them on their school boards on Nov. 5 because many of the board races will not appear … Read more
Moldova’s President Maia Sandu has condemned what she described as an unprecedented attack on the democratic process by foreign forces, as a referendum on EU membership in the country remains too close to call. With more than two-thirds of the votes counted, the outcome of the referendum is uncertain. Authorities had warned of significant Russian … Read more