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Keystone College completes merger with Washington, D.C., nonprofit
The Times-Tribune - Pennsylvania
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June 2, 2025
Keystone College officially merged with a nonprofit aimed at boosting higher education, a move officials at the financially struggling institution touted as a positive development. College officials announced Monday the merger transaction with the...
Leaders Are About to Take the Stage in D.C. to Discuss Gaining an Edge in Real Estate’s New Playing Field
RIS Media - Connecticut
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June 2, 2025
Above, from left to right: Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, Jason Carrier, Christina Pappas, Donny Samson and John Featherston For industry professionals attending the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C., don’t miss the opportunity to attend...
A Fiery Week In D.C. Sports: Commanders Back In Action, Young Mystics Roar, Tiafoe Shines at French Open, and More
The Washington Informer
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June 2, 2025
It’s a thrilling time for D.C. sports. The Commanders are back in action with organized team activities (OTAs), the Mystics’ young core is turning heads, Hyattsville’s very own Frances Tiafoe is lighting up the U.S. Open, and so much more. From...
How Washington D.C.’s first climate week came together
ESG Dive
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June 2, 2025
Washington, D.C. played host to its first-ever Climate Week earlier this spring from April 28-May 2. The process of building a community capable of pulling off an event at this scale began well before, however, as the all-volunteer led effort grew...
Opening Remarks, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, At The Division Of International Finance 75th Anniversary Conference, Federal Reserve Board, Washington, D.C.
Mondovisione
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Thank you, Beth Anne. I want to start by offering my condolences to the family and friends of former Vice Chair Stanley Fischer. Stan was a colleague of ours at the Fed, and a giant in the field of international economics. In addition to reaching...
D.C. Landlord Agrees to $1 Million Settlement in Rent-Inflation Scheme Involving RealPage Software
The Washington Informer
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June 2, 2025
William C. Smith & Co., Inc. (W.C. Smith), one of the District’s largest landlords, will pay $1.05 million and overhaul its rent-setting practices after D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb accused the company of conspiring with other landlords...
Commerce Secretary Lutnick outlines fast pace for U.S.-India trade talks under Trump’s tariff approach
FOX Business
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick discussed the prospects for a trade deal between the US and India at the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Washington D.C. on June 2, 2025. (@USISPForum/YouTube) U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick,...
Trade Tensions Reignite as U.S. and China Accuse Each Other of Violating Agreement
Guam News Now
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June 2, 2025
By Brendan Scanland WASHINGTON, D.C. — Just weeks after the United States and China agreed to ease tariffs on each other’s goods, the two nations are trading accusations of violating that temporary deal. On Monday, China accused the U.S. of...
Snacks And Drinks From Queer-Owned Businesses For Your Pride Party
Forbes
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Celebrating Pride Month with good friends and good wine.Zachary Goff, Remy Wines Pride Month is a time for celebration. However you plan to celebrate—whether you’re attending the 50th anniversary of WorldPride in Washington, D.C., marching in a...
SpaceNews Appoints Laurie Diamond as VP of Business Development to Accelerate Revenue Growth and Strategic Expansion
SpaceNews
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June 2, 2025
This is a customer submitted press release. Submit your press release. Washington, D.C. — SpaceNews, the trusted source for space industry news and analysis for more than 35 years, announces the appointment of Laurie Diamond as Vice President of...
Texas colleges join $156M clean energy initiative to boost economy, reduce emissions
WOAI - Texas
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Clean Energy Fund of Texas is calling on institutions of higher education, particularly Minority-Serving Institutions like the University of Texas at San Antonio, to apply for funding to spearhead clean energy initiatives...
Governor Green to veto tax credit bill to boost Hawaii’s economy
KITV - Hawaii
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Governor Josh Green reveals he will veto House Bill 76, preserving crucial tax credits for film and solar industries. HONOLULU (Island News) – Governor Josh Green, M.D., announced on Good Morning Hawaii, his plans to veto House Bill 796, which...
Trump Wants To Delete State Medical Marijuana Protections From Budget While Continuing To Block Cannabis Sales Legalization In D.C.
Marijuana Moment
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June 2, 2025
President Donald Trump is again proposing to remove existing protections for states that have legalized medical marijuana, while maintaining a ban that’s prevented Washington, D.C. from enacting a system of regulated adult-use cannabis sales. As...
'Striking contrast': Expert says Trump's viral new nickname about more than just economy
AlterNet
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June 2, 2025
Gideon Rachman, chief foreign affairs commentator at the Financial Times, wrote in an article published Monday that President Donald Trump's new nickname — "Trump Always Chickens Out" (TACO), a mocking label used by Wall Street investors — applies...
Heritage Foundation legal fellow on EV mandates: 'No future D administration can ever give California a waiver again'
Norfolk Reporter - Massachusetts
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June 2, 2025
GianCarlo Canaparo, Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation | The Heritage FoundationGianCarlo Canaparo, Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation | The Heritage Foundation GianCarlo Canaparo, a senior legal fellow at The Heritage...
Equinox, AllCare to Pay Over $117K in D.C. Noncompete Agreement Settlement
The Washington Informer
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June 2, 2025
Two prominent employers operating in the District of Columbia — luxury fitness studio chain Equinox and healthcare provider Capital Healthcare, LLC (AllCare) — will pay more than $117,000 and overhaul their employment practices to resolve...
Is B.C.’s new minimum wage keeping up with rising costs?
Vancouver City News
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June 2, 2025
Monday marks the first business day in B.C. since the province implemented an annual increase to the minimum wage, but researchers say the raise is still several dollars short of reality. On Sunday, the general minimum wage went up from $17.40 to...
Vitamin C, anyone? The truth about ‘immunity boosters’
The Times
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It must have seemed like an obvious collaboration. One of the parties was a yoghurt company that promised it could improve your microbiome and, in doing so, improve your immune system. The other party was Dan Davis — professor of immunology,...
Beloved cricket animation character Dế Mèn joins UNICEF Vietnam as a companion
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI The courageous character Dế Mèn (Cricket) from the newly released animated film Dế Mèn: Cuộc Phiêu Lưu Tới Xóm Lầy Lội (The Cricket’s Adventure to the Muddy Quarters) has just been named a companion of UNICEF Vietnam in celebration of this...
Ultimate NBA summer trade guide: 100 players, split into 11 tiers, who could be dealt during 2025 offseason
CBS Sports - Florida
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June 2, 2025
Last month, ESPN's Shams Charania went on the Pat McAfee Show and made a bold prediction: "I think this offseason might be the most craziest ever," he said. When we think of the craziest offseasons in NBA history, we tend to think of years like...