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Building economic bridges: Kazakhstan’s thriving connection with the US

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:58 GMT

In the dynamic landscape of global economics, Kazakhstan stands as a beacon of growth and resilience, solidifying its role as a regional leader in attracting foreign investments. The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), a hub of innovation and collaboration, has fostered strong ties with global partners, including the United States, Central Asia, writes Renat Bekturov. Economic growth and resilienceCentral Asia, with a population of nearly 78 million people, is emerging as a region of economic significance marked by dynamic population growth and a sizable youth demographic. Abundant natural resources, strategic geographic position and trade opportunities further underline its potential. The total nominal GDP of the Central Asian countries is estimated at $405 billion in 2022, with Kazakhstan accounting for more than half.Kazakhstan plays a pivotal economic role in Central Asia, registering a remarkable growth rate of 3.3% in 2022. Several factors contribute to its economic ...

VTA clears way for 200 tiny home shelters in North San Jose after push by Mayor Mahan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:58 GMT

The Valley Transportation Authority has cleared the way for a plan championed by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and his allies to erect 200 tiny home cabins for homeless people on an authority-owned lot in the northern part of the city.Despite safety and traffic concerns raised by neighbors and VTA staff, the agency’s board of directors unanimously agreed Thursday night to allow the city to move forward with the shelters proposed for an empty field near VTA’s Cerone work yard off Highway 237.“We have thousands of neighbors living outside in unsheltered conditions, which is inhumane and terrible for everyone in the community,” said Mahan, a member of the VTA board, before casting his vote.Mahan, who’s up for re-election in March, has made tackling homelessness a centerpiece of his first term as mayor. In recent days, he’s sought to rally public support for the Cerone site after the board, in response to employee safety concerns, agreed to consider other...

California expands minimum paid sick leave to five days

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:58 GMT

(FOX40.COM) — California workers will legally be entitled to accrue up to five days, up from three, of paid sick leave starting next year. Senate Bill 616, introduced by Senator Lena Gonzales (D-Long Beach), was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. “This reinforces our state’s values and commitment to protecting the health and well-being of our workers," Gonzales said. "As workers and families face illnesses that can disrupt their wages and livelihoods, California has delivered and stepped up to protect and expand paid sick leave, providing a critical safety net to all working Californians." Kaiser workers begin strike, the largest healthcare walkout in US history SB 616 also increases the number of paid sick days an employee can roll over to the next year from three to five days.California law allows employees to take sick leave to care for themselves or for family members.In 2006, San Francisco became the first city in the United States to require employers to of...

Trump apoya públicamente a Jim Jordan como presidente de la Cámara de Representantes. ¿Podría él mismo ocupar ese cargo?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:58 GMT

(CNN) — El expresidente Donald Trump respaldó el viernes la candidatura del representante de Ohio Jim Jordan a la presidencia de la Cámara de Representantes.En una publicación en Truth Social poco después de la medianoche, Trump dijo que Jordan “será un GRAN Presidente de la Cámara, ¡y tiene mi completo y total respaldo!”.La intervención de Trump en la carrera se produjo después de que él mismo expresara su apertura a ocupar temporalmente el cargo y, según una fuente familiarizada con las discusiones, considerara una visita al Capitolio para hablar con los republicanos en los próximos días mientras analizan quién podría ser el nuevo presidente.No se espera que el expresidente acuda al Capitolio, dijo el jueves por la noche una fuente cercana a Trump.¿Podría Trump presidir la Cámara de Representantes?Trump ha sido abordado en los últimos días por legisladores del Partido Republicano que han planteado la idea de que ejerza como portavoz, incluso de forma temporal, di...

La lista de ganadores de los Billboard de la Música Latina 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:58 GMT

A continuación, la lista de ganadores de los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina, que se entregaron el jueves en Coral Gables, Florida.CATEGORÍAS DE ARTISTAS— Artista del año: Bad Bunny— Artista del año, debut: Peso Pluma— Gira del año: Bad Bunny— Artista crossover del año: Marshmello— Global 200 artista latino del año: Bad BunnyCATEGORÍAS DE CANCIONES— Global 200 canción latina del año: Manuel Turizo, “La Bachata”.— “Hot Latin Song” canción del año: Eslabón Armado y Peso Pluma, “Ella Baila Sola”.— “Hot Latin Song” colaboración vocal del año: Eslabón Armado y Peso Pluma, “Ella Baila Sola”.— “Hot Latin Song” artista del año, masculino: Peso Pluma— “Hot Latin Song” artista del año, femenino: Karol G— “Hot Latin Song” artista del año, dúo o grupo: Grupo Frontera— “Hot Latin Song” sello discográfico del año: Sony Music Latin— Canción del año, airplay: Manuel Turizo, “La Bachata”.— Sello discográfico del año, airplay: Sony Music Latin— Canción del año, ventas: Bad Bunny, “Tití Me Pregu...

11-time Pro Bowl receiver Larry Fitzgerald now helping young players maximize earning potential

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:58 GMT

Larry Fitzgerald is attacking the board room the same way he took on cornerbacks during a sensational NFL career.The 11-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who caught more passes for more yards than every player in league history other than Jerry Rice has transitioned smoothly to the corporate world since playing his last game with the Arizona Cardinals in 2020.Fitzgerald is aiming to help young athletes maximize their earning potential with more financial opportunities available to them now than ever before.“I was fortunate to have two parents that really put my best interests in hand in every decision they made,” Fitzgerald said on the AP Pro Football Podcast. “It was never about the money. It was always about ‘who can I trust that’s going to have my son’s best interest?’ And then it really helped me flush out all the ideas and thoughts that I had. And, if we didn’t have the answers, we knew where to go to be able to get solid answers.”Fitzgerald saw firsthand the opportunities student-at...

Peso Pluma derroca a Bad Bunny como el rey de la música latina

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:58 GMT

MIAMI – La música latina tiene un nuevo rey y se llama Peso Pluma. El artista mexicano fue el jueves el más premiado en los premios Billboard Latin a la música latina de 2023, superando al puertorriqueño Bad Bunny, quien llevaba varios años dominando el mercado y las ceremonias de galardones.Peso Pluma recibió ocho premios, entre los que se destacaron cuatro para “Ella Baila Sola”, su colaboración con Eslabón Armado, y el de artista nuevo del año. El Conejo Malo se fue del Watsco Center de la ciudad de Miami (EE.UU.) con siete Latin Billboards, la mayoría por su éxito “Tití Me Preguntó”. Aun así, el número más aplaudido de la noche fue la presentación de Bad Bunny, que marcó su retorno a unos premios en español, después de cuatro años de ausencia. “Moscow Mule”, “Tití Me Preguntó”, “La Neverita”, “Me Porto Bonito” y “WHERE SHE GOES” formaron parte de un popurrí, antes de que interpretara su más...

Medios piden permiso a la Justicia para transmitir el próximo año el juicio federal a Trump por subversión electoral

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:58 GMT

Washington (CNN) —  Un grupo de grandes medios de comunicación pidió este jueves a la jueza que supervisa el caso federal de subversión electoral de Donald Trump permiso para transmitir su juicio, argumentando que la naturaleza histórica del caso justifica una excepción a una estricta norma que prohíbe las cámaras en las salas de los tribunales.CNN y más de una docena de medios de comunicación y grupos pidieron a la jueza de distrito Tanya Chutkan permiso para “grabar y transmitir” el juicio de marzo de 2024 o para que el tribunal “publique en YouTube sus livestreams audiovisuales administrados internamente y las grabaciones de los procedimientos”.En caso de que Chutkan rechace esas dos solicitudes, la coalición de medios de comunicación le pide que “publique grabaciones visuales y de audio de los procedimientos al final de cada día en que este asunto se vea en el Tribunal”.Trump pide a la jueza Tanya Chutkan que se aparte del caso federal s...

Labour hails ‘seismic’ victory over Scottish National Party in Rutherglen by-election

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:58 GMT

LONDON — The Scottish Labour Party won a crushing victory over the Scottish National Party in a key by-election Friday morning, as the party eyes a wider revival at the next general election.Labour candidate Michael Shanks won 58.5 percent of the vote in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West contest, vastly outstripping the SNP’s 27.5 percent in a 20.4 percent swing since the last election. While Labour had been expected to re-take the seat — which they last held in 2017 — the margin of victory was notable.The by-election for the House of Commons seat was triggered after local MP Margaret Ferrier was forced out by constituents, following multiple COVID rule breaches in 2020 that sparked fury and saw her booted out of the SNP.Scottish Labour set their sights on the seat, as they seek to challenge SNP hegemony in Scotland. Labour were once-dominant in Scotland but have struggled under a succession of leaders to reverse SNP gains in their heartlands. Under current leader Anas Sar...

Missing San Diego Humane Society pets causes leadership shakeup in Arizona

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:58 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Humane Society is struggling to find out what happened to the 318 small animals they delivered to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Now, independent investigators have followed the route of the small creatures to a dead end to a Maricopa reptile shop.  “Our leading theory and most people’s leading theory is that these animals ended up as food for reptiles. The very fact that they were sent through an online reptile store called the 'Fertile Turtle' can lead nobody to any other conclusion, we hope it’s not the case, but it’s impossible to think otherwise,” said Gary Weitzman, the president of the San Diego Humane Society.   The Humane Society of Southern Arizona initially offered to help find homes for the 318 rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and rats, delighting the San Diego Humane Society. The animals were shipped out and the trail went cold and messages stopped. Raves popping up beneath San Diego freeways are ‘extremely dangerous’: CHP Now, the b...