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LAC's economy to grow by 2.2 pct in 2024: report

BrazilNews.net 

SANTIAGO, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- Economies in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are projected to increase by 2.2 percent in 2024 and 2.4 percent in 2025, according to a report released by the Chile-based Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) on Wednesday.

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Missing hiker found alive

Sydney Morning Herald 

A woman who had been missing for a week after going hiking has been found alive.

Corporates claim employees are their greatest asset but don’t treat them fair, must pay bottom 60% staff better: Mohandas Pai

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Mohandas Pai criticizes stagnant wages for entry-level IT workers, highlighting a mere 15% increase since 2011 despite significant CEO compensation growth. He emphasizes the need for fair wages, especially for the bottom 60% of earners, advocating for higher minimum wages and a reevaluation of compensation policies to address the widening pay gap.

Pakistan calls new US sanctions on Missile program ‘Discriminatory and Biased’

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has described the latest U.S. sanctions on its ballistic missile program as “discriminatory” and “biased.” On Wednesday, the U.S. announced additional sanctions targeting Pakistan’s ballistic missile program. The U.S. State Department stated in a press release on December 18 that four Pakistani entities involved in the proliferation or delivery of such weapons […]

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'Have self respect, don't fleece company': Amid job cuts, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal warns employees over poor attendance. Read full letter

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal addresses poor employee attendance. He warns of stricter measures starting Monday. Ola is also cutting 500 jobs to improve profitability. Meanwhile, Ola Electric plans major expansion. They aim to increase stores from 800 to 4,000 by December 2024. This expansion includes new service facilities.

Siena, MVP Arena announce five-year extension

News10.com 

ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) – MVP Arena will remain the home of Siena College Men’s Basketball for at least the next five years. The longtime partners have agreed upon an extension which will keep Upstate New York’s Premier Sports and Entertainment Facility as the home of the Saints through the 2029-30 season. MVP Arena is owned by [...]

Goalies on both sides in familiar setting as Avs visit Sharks

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images) Less than two weeks after they were traded for each other, goaltenders Alexandar Georgiev of the San Jose Sharks and Mackenzie Blackwood of the Colorado Avalanche could go head-to-head when the teams meet on Thursday night in San Jose. Both started in goal in their team's most recent games. Georgiev had 29 saves in a 4-3 loss to the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. His ch

Sri Lanka lifts vehicles import ban for first time in 4 years

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Sri Lanka will allow vehicle imports again. The ban was put in place in 2020. Public transport imports are allowed now. Imports of cars for personal use will resume in February 2025. Importers must sell vehicles within three months. This move aims to boost the economy and state revenue.