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The University of Utah is planning to lay off 285 to 855 staffers over the next year in a “modernization effort,” the state’s flagship university revealed Tuesday.  The impacted workers represent 5% to 15% of the university’s workforce and will exclude faculty and healthcare staff, the university said in a blog post. The cut roles […]

China’s rare earth dominance rests on a fragmented system of ministries, provinces and firms, each pursuing their own interests.

USAO faculty voted 40-1 to express no confidence in the university's president and academic affairs vice president over proposed changes that would eliminate tenure references, consolidate or reclassify academic programs, expand online classes and shift curriculum authority from faculty to administrators. The USAO Board of Regents meets Thursday to consider the proposals. The post Oklahoma’s Only Public Liberal Arts College Is at War With Itself appeared first on Oklahoma Watch.

Lexington Alderman Charles Earl Simmons had his day in court after not appearing for an Aug. 5 bench trial. He was found guilty again of harassing and stalking a city deputy clerk.

NYU Langone Health will likely build medical facilities, including outpatient and ambulatory care, at a Kips Bay property that currently houses a beloved AMC theater slated to close by the end of the year, state Assemblymember Keith Powers (D-Manhattan) said Wednesday. Powers’ statement came just a couple of hours before residents and lawmakers voiced their […] The post NYU Langone Plans To Build Medical Facilities at AMC Kips Bay Property, Lawmaker Says appeared first on The City Reporter.

Serokê Amerîkayê Donald Trump roja Çarşemê êvarê got ku şerê di navbera Amerîka û Îranê de dê yekser piştî hilbijartinên nîv-demê (Midterm) ên Mijdarê bi dawî bibe. Berî ku ji Washingtonê ber bi Dallasê ve biçe, Serok Trump ji rojnamevanan re got ku Îran hewl dide bandorê li ser hilbijartinên Amerîkayê bike, lê Tehran êdî nikare şer li hember zexta aborî ya Amerîkayê bidomîne. Wî got, "Ez di wê bawerê de me, ku şer dê yekser piştî hilbijartinan bi dawî bibe ji ber ku ew nikarin berdewam...

The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to expand transparency rules for non-disclosure agreements and widen the county’s review process for major development projects that use large amounts of water or electricity. The board voted 4-1 to update two policies governing non-disclosure agreements and enhanced reviews of major development projects. District 4 Supervisor Steve […] The post Board of Supervisors votes to expand transparency policies appeared first on AZ Luminaria.

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(The Center Square) - Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at retaining startup companies after they grow big enough to leave their local incubators. The order proposes that Seattle set up a fund that would allow the city to invest directly in startups to avoid them relocating to cities such as Austin and Denver, where the cost of living is lower. But the financing mechanism the city's Office of Economic Development would develop remains undetermined, as does how much money the city could lend. The city faces a projected $150 million budget deficit next year. The executive order follows a city-commissioned report released Wednesday that said Seattle’s heavy reliance on a handful of tech giants has left the regional economy increasingly fragile, with heightened exposure to artificial intelligence disruptions that could shrink the city's tax base. The report was commissioned by former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, who was narrowly beat by Wilson in the November 2025 elections. “Businesses should be able to start here, grow here, and succeed here, and their employees should be able to build a life in the city where they work. That is a priority for this administration,” said Wilson in a press release. “This assessment gives us an honest picture of where we are, and this Executive Order is how we start doing something about it. We are bringing Seattle's business community in as genuine partners, and taking real steps to retain our strong foundation, diversify and grow our economic base, and make it simpler to do business in this city.” The report's findings highlight a steep concentration of tech employment in Seattle, with just four major corporations accounting for 25% of all software engineering roles. By comparison, San Francisco’s tech talent is spread across 39 major firms, while San Jose distributes similar jobs among 18 companies, the report said. This structural consolidation leaves Seattle 42% more vulnerable to AI-driven workforce shifts than the national average, a risk compounded by national trends showing an 18% to 20% drop in entry-level tech positions and AI-exposed roles for workers aged 22 to 25, according to the report. Beto Yarce, director of Seattle's Office of Economic Development, commented on the study in a statement. "The findings are nuanced. Seattle is not in decline, yet our economic model is increasingly fragile," Yarce said. "The report affirms that past policy choices were rational responses to extraordinary growth, but it also makes clear that these approaches will not work for growing Seattle’s future economy." The report also notes that key revenue streams for Seattle municipal government, like the Business and Occupation tax and the JumpStart payroll tax, rely heavily on big-tech payrolls. While overall business tax rates remain competitive with peer markets, the report said that recent rate increases and tax structures have begun discouraging local engineering hires, deepening the city's exposure to corporate downsizing or office relocations. "The path forward requires a strategy centered on retaining what makes Seattle unique and strong while reconfiguring for the industries and opportunities of the next generation. Competitiveness and affordability are inseparable," said Yarce regarding the report. The report said that although Seattle maintains an active startup ecosystem, scaling businesses frequently move away before maturing into mid-sized employers. But it noted it's not all about Seattle's high cost of living. It said that while local living costs remain high in Seattle, key competitors in Silicon Valley face even steeper expenses. The report said that the primary driver behind startup departures is a stark disparity in investment: venture capital funding continues to favor Bay Area AI ventures over local alternatives. ‘This divergence in capital and corporate retention has directly impacted local housing markets, contributing to declining home values in Seattle even as San Francisco real estate rebounds,” it said. In a statement, Downtown Seattle Association President and CEO Jon Scholes said he is encouraged by the mayor’s attention to issues facing Seattle’s businesses. "I’m encouraged that Mayor Wilson and the Office of Economic Development want to ensure downtown and the city are economically competitive regionally and nationally," he said. "Seattle must become more competitive in attracting jobs and investment. One thing is for sure, Seattle doesn't need more taxes on businesses; we need more businesses in Seattle paying taxes.” Scholes said Seattle's current economic performance can best be described as sluggish. “We’re trailing cities in the region and around the country when it comes to job growth," he said.

O presidente do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Edson Fachin, convocou o plenário da Corte para discutir na próxima terça-feira (15) a suposta relação entre o ministro Alexandre de Moraes e o ex-banqueiro preso Daniel Vorcaro. Na sessão, os ministros vão discutir a validade do relatório da Polícia Federal (PF) feito a pedido do ministro André […] Fonte

A draft bill to protect power customers from paying for data center costs advanced Wednesday with a unanimous vote — but with criticism from NorthWestern Energy, the state’s largest public utility. Sen. Daniel Zolnikov, chairman of the Energy and Technology Interim Committee, said the draft still needs work and input from more people. The bill […]

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Lincoln voters will see at least three proposed city charter amendments on their ballot this fall In an unsigned, 20-page ruling, the high court decided 5-2 that Lincoln city officials must place the qualifying three proposals from the Good Government Lincoln campaign on the Nov. 3 ballot. […]

Après six années consacrées à la plantation, à la croissance et à la récolte d’acacias, les agriculteurs du paysage de Yangambi commercialisent pour la première fois du charbon de bois renouvelable. The post Du charbon de bois renouvelable issu de plantations d’acacias arrive sur le marché dans la province de la Tshopo, en RDC appeared first on Landscape Alliance Forests News.

Republican Sens. John Hoeven of North Dakota and Chuck Grassley of Iowa say they want to help U.S. beef producers grow their herds while President Donald Trump plans to import 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef meant to lower prices for consumers. The two senators spoke with reporters after Grassley and his wife, Barbara, toured […]

Victor Barau defende que vivemos em uma plutocracia em que interesses políticos e econômicos são indissociáveis Fonte

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As novas medidas anunciadas pelo governo federal para conter a alta dos combustíveis terão custo estimado de R$ 7 bilhões por mês, informou nesta quarta-feira (9) o ministro do Planejamento e Orçamento, Bruno Moretti. O pacote inclui redução de tributos sobre gasolina e etanol e uma nova subvenção ao diesel, em meio à alta do petróleo provocada pela guerra no Oriente Médio. Notícias relacionadas:PND 2026: cartão que confirma inscrição está disponível na internet.Um em cada cinco estudantes já fez apostas online, mostra pesquisa.Feira em SP reúne programas de intercâmbio e bolsas esportivas.“Estamos fazendo uso do espaço fiscal de que dispomos, sem pedir espaço adicional”, declarou Moretti. Gasolina e etanol Decreto assinado pelo presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reduz em R$ 0,63 por litro as alíquotas de PIS/Pasep e Cofins sobre a gasolina, fazendo a cobrança cair para R$ 0,16 por litro. Para o etanol hidratado, os tributos federais serão zerados temporariamente, com redução de R$ 0,19 por litro. As medidas valem de 10 de setembro a 9 de outubro e substituem a subvenção anterior da gasolina, de R$ 0,44 por litro. O impacto estimado da desoneração da gasolina e do etanol é de R$ 2 bilhões por mês. Subsídio ao diesel Medida provisória autoriza nova subvenção de R$ 1 por litro de diesel rodoviário para produtores e importadores. O valor será regulamentado pelo Ministério da Fazenda e revisado a cada 30 dias, podendo ser alterado, interrompido ou prorrogado conforme as condições do mercado. O custo estimado é de R$ 5 bilhões em setembro, dependendo da adesão das empresas. Custo total Somadas as novas medidas, o impacto mensal chega a R$ 7 bilhões. Com a atual subvenção de R$ 1,12 por litro de diesel, que termina em 27 de setembro e custa R$ 5,5 bilhões por mês, o impacto sobre as contas públicas em setembro será de R$ 12,5 bilhões. Entre março e agosto, o governo gastou ou deixou de arrecadar R$ 25 bilhões com medidas para conter os preços dos combustíveis. Com setembro, a conta chega a R$ 37,5 bilhões em 2026. Recursos O secretário-executivo do Ministério da Fazenda, Rogério Ceron, afirmou que o governo espera mais de R$ 10 bilhões em receitas extraordinárias de petróleo para financiar as desonerações. “A estimativa de receitas extraordinárias para esse período será de mais de R$ 10 bilhões”, disse. A subvenção do diesel será financiada por crédito extraordinário editado por medida provisória. O impacto será incorporado ao próximo Relatório Bimestral de Avaliação de Receitas e Despesas, previsto para 24 de setembro. O relatório traz orientações para a execução do Orçamento. Caso necessário, o governo poderá bloquear gastos não obrigatórios para cumprir os limites de despesas do arcabouço fiscal. Alta do petróleo Moretti rejeitou a avaliação de que o pacote tenha caráter populista e afirmou que as medidas são temporárias e buscam reduzir os efeitos da alta internacional do petróleo. “Essa é uma política de suavização de preço, de mitigação dos efeitos da guerra sobre os preços de derivado. Portanto, não há uma redução artificial. Não há distorção de preço relativo, não há um uso, digamos, populista desse instrumento”, afirmou. O barril do tipo Brent, referência internacional, fechou a US$ 101,21 nesta quarta-feira, com alta de 3,36%. Em nota, o Palácio do Planalto afirmou que “as medidas buscam amortecer, de forma temporária, os efeitos dessa conjuntura internacional sobre o mercado doméstico”. O ministro da Fazenda, Dario Durigan, defendeu ações temporárias para proteger a população e classificou como boa prática a adoção de “medidas limitadas e temporárias”. Segundo o governo, as medidas anteriores ajudaram a conter os preços. Durante a guerra, o diesel caiu 6% no Brasil, enquanto subiu 25% na Alemanha. Apesar da queda recente, os preços brasileiros ainda estão acima dos níveis anteriores ao conflito.