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Compeer’s Economic Minute – Impacts of Government Shutdown on Agricultural Economy and Market Trends
Post Compeer’s Economic Minute – Impacts of Government Shutdown on Agricultural Economy and Market Trends In this episode with Ag Economist Dr. Megan Roberts, we discuss the economic impacts of a government shutdown on farmers, delayed USDA data...
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As the Government Shutdown Drags On, These Major Economic Reports Are Stuck in Limbo
Key Takeaways The U.S. government shutdown entered its 20th day Monday, lengthening an ever-growing list of skipped economic reports. Investors are increasingly in the dark about everything from job creation to grain exports as statistical...

Indian economy shows resilience amid global challenges: RBI report highlights domestic consumption revival
A revival in domestic consumption across markets helped the Indian economy withstand heightened global uncertainties and weak external demand, the Reserve Bank of India said in its October bulletin. The economy has so far shown resilience though...

Day says he won’t sign off on pipeline tax breaks unless businesses are compensated
Rockland County Executive Ed Day is threatening to disrupt an ongoing pipeline project in North Rockland if the pipeline's contractors do not put more money into an emergency fund to help suffering businesses. It comes as project leaders reopened...

RivCo Restaurant Closures: Health Issues Spotted At Pizza Shops, Jack In The Box, Cookie Stores And More
About 20 restaurants in Riverside County were temporarily downgraded to "B" or "C" ratings, or closed altogether to halt unsafe conditions. Posted Mon, Oct 20, 2025 at 3:08 pm PT RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — Riverside County's Health Department cited 20...

“Law Must Lead Economic Growth”, Osinbajo Charges Nigeria at AELEX 19th Lecture
In a stirring Keynote Address at the AELEX 19th Annual Lecture themed “Rule of Law and Economic Development: The Nigerian Experience”, former Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo, GCON, SAN, urged Nigeria’s leaders and institutions to recommit to...
Talon Metals Receives Extension from Kennecott Exploration to Ensure Alignment of the Tamarack Nickel Copper Project's Feasibility Study with Environmental Review
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Key Environmental Review Milestone Expected in H1 2026; 12-Month Extension Provided for Talon's Earn-in to 60% Ownership in Tamarack Nickel Copper Project Article content Tamarack, Minnesota–(Newsfile Corp. –...

Lawsuits allege over $700,000 missing from teachers’ dental funds and business sale
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Two schools say they’re missing hundreds of thousands of dollars for their teachers’ dental fund and now a former business owner says he’s missing money too. They both point to the same health care middle man. Andrew Langston, a...

Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest : Umuahia Locked Down – Businesses Shut Down
Umuahia, the Abia State capital on Monday was totally shut down in honour of the ongoing peaceful protest docked #FreeNnamdiKanu. The residents decided to withdraw from their daily business activities in solidarity with the protest going on in...

Beaumont officials approve Harmony Science Academy permit change to ease school traffic woes
Beaumont evaluates Harmony Science Academy's permit due to enrollment surge, traffic issues, and proposed solutions for better flow management BEAUMONT, Texas — The City of Beaumont Planning Commission and City Council approved a request to modify...

The Evolving Landscape of Alternative and Non-Dilutive Financing | Life Sciences Snapshot – Q4 2025
US life sciences venture activity slowed sharply in Q3 2025, with deal flow drifting down to a decade low. The policy backdrop was mixed: Faster review timelines continued to help approvals, yet compliance and supply chain risks—particularly...

Alleged Coup Plot: Politicians, Military Officers from Southern, Northern Nigeria under investigation
Nigeria’s political and military circles are on edge following emerging reports of an alleged coup plot targeting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. There are reports that investigations are underway involving both military...

October RMI: Rural economy falls to five-year low
News October RMI: Rural economy falls to five-year low The latest Rural Mainstreet Index shows the ag economy has slumped to a five-year low. Ag economist Ernie Goss with Creighton University says weak agriculture commodity prices continue to...

China economy slows to 4.8% amid slack demand
China’s economy expanded at the slowest annual pace in a year in the July-to-September period, growing 4.8 percent, weighed down by trade tensions with the US and slack domestic demand. That was the weakest pace of growth since the third quarter...

First Russia-UAE business forum to be held in Dubai on December 10
MOSCOW, October 20. /TASS/. The first Russia-UAE business forum will be held in Dubai on December 10, the Roscongress Foundation said. "Cooperation between Russia and the UAE is developing at a steady pace: trade is growing proactively and...

The shutdown isn’t hitting everyone equally. Politics and geography may help explain why
Recent analyses show that how Americans are impacted by the ongoing government shutdown could depend on their political affiliation and where they live. The Partnership for Public Service, a nonpartisan nonprofit, reported on Oct. 17 that 48% of...

Minister urges politicians to stay away from chieftaincy disputes
By Benjamin Akoto, GNA Banda-Ahenkro (Bono), Oct. 20, GNA – Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has expressed worry about the involvement of some politicians in chieftaincy disputes, thereby,...

College of Charleston business school to expand thanks to building donation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The College of Charleston’s School of Business is set to grow as it has received a donated building from a Lowcountry group. Beemok, the family office of Benjamin and Kelly Navarro, purchased the abandoned Carroll...
The Best Hair, Skin & Nails Vitamins: What Science Actually Supports
Looking for the “best hair, skin & nails vitamins”? The truth is there’s no one-size-fits-all pill. But certain vitamins and minerals do have strong scientific support for helping your body nourish those tissues from within. Looking for the “best...
Migrant workers remain vital to Italy's economy: report
ROME, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Migrant workers continued to play a key role in Italy's economy and demographics in 2024, while the number of foreign entrepreneurs kept growing, according to a report released Monday. The Report on Immigration Economy by...