From the very first competition in 1984, MATHCOUNTS has remained committed to instilling in students a love of math. The organization has been recognized by … Weapons manufacturers have figured out an early recruitment strategyRead more
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Bloomberg terminals in politics
We speak with Bob Hennelly, an award-winning reporter for The Chief-Leader, who says that billionaire Michael Bloomberg lied during the past two Democratic presidential debates … Bloomberg terminals in politicsRead more
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90 Companies Responsible for Bulk of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Talks at the U.N. climate summit in Warsaw, Poland, are in their final day. A coalition of environmental groups staged a walkout on Thursday in … 90 Companies Responsible for Bulk of Greenhouse Gas EmissionsRead more
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Swiss Voters Reject Bid to Limit CEO Pay
Voters in Switzerland have defeated a measure that would have limited the pay of top corporate executives. The “1:12 Initiative for Fair Play” would have … Swiss Voters Reject Bid to Limit CEO PayRead more
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Buying the Presidency
Bad enough that a tyrant is destroying American democracy. Now an oligarch is trying to buy the presidency. Michael Bloomberg’s net worth is over $60 … Buying the PresidencyRead more
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos launches $10 billion climate change fund for a tax shelter
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, the world’s wealthiest individual, announced on Monday that he is creating a $10 billion charitable fund with his own money to … Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos launches $10 billion climate change fund for a tax shelterRead more
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The biggest corporate socialist in America today
Bernie Sanders goes after Jamie Dimon in a new campaign ad, labeling the JPMorgan Chase & Co. chief executive officer “the biggest corporate socialist in … The biggest corporate socialist in America todayRead more
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India ‘loses’ citizenship data in bureaucratic mess
Amid a raging controversy over whether Indians will have to prove their citizenship again, comes news that the public has lost access to data about … India ‘loses’ citizenship data in bureaucratic messRead more
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The Environmental Lawyer Who Won a Massive Judgment Against Chevron Lost Everything
Few news outlets covered the detention of Steven Donziger, who won a multibillion-dollar judgment in Ecuador against Chevron over the massive contamination in the Lago … The Environmental Lawyer Who Won a Massive Judgment Against Chevron Lost EverythingRead more
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Monopoly Power and Disasters by the Rich 1%
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has diverted over $100 million from safety and maintenance programs to executive compensation at the same time it … Monopoly Power and Disasters by the Rich 1%Read more