Commentary The boards of directors of public and private companies are charged with a duty of fiduciary responsibility under the laws governing them in the United States. This is a role not to be taken lightly. Often, a decision comes before a board that will adversely impact the personal finances of a board member if the decision…
The Fiduciary Responsibilities of Boards of Directors in Terribly Run Cities
Kilwa: The Forgotten History of the Swahili People | Arkeo Ep28
Along the eastern coast of Africa, the Swahili people have long intrigued scientists. It is believed that between the 10th and 15th centuries, the Swahili erected dozens of stone-built opulent cities in this area. …
LIVE 10:30 AM ET: New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Celebration Across the World
Fireworks and other events are displayed in major cities all over the world to mark the start of 2023. The cities include Hong Kong, Thailand, Dubai, Kyiv, London, Tokyo, Rio, New York, and others. The Epoch Times will livestream the curated event. …
LIVE 10:30 AM ET: New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Celebrations Around the World
Fireworks and other events are displayed in major cities all over the world to mark the start of 2023. The cities include Hong Kong, Thailand, Dubai, Kyiv, London, Tokyo, Rio, New York, and others. The Epoch Times will livestream the curated event. …
LIVE NOW: New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Celebrations Around the World
Fireworks and other events are displayed in major cities all over the world to mark the start of 2023. The cities include Hong Kong, Thailand, Dubai, Kyiv, London, Tokyo, Rio, New York, and others. The Epoch Times will livestream the curated event. …
Analysis: Two California, Louisiana Cities Among the Neediest in America
Detroit, Michigan, is the most economically disadvantaged city in the United States, followed by Brownsville, Texas, and Cleveland, Ohio, according to a new report from Wallethub. These cities are characterized by high poverty rates, high unemployment, food insecurity, low access to computers or the internet, and a large share of delinquent debtors, according to the…
The Demise of American Cities and the Rule of Law
Commentary As voting in the midterm elections gets underway, crime and safety are the key issues. In cities across the country, the nightly news has endless scenes of store lootings, car jackings, and random attacks on innocents, without consequences for the offenders. Chicago stands out as a prime example in the current wave of lawlessness.Chicago…
Here Are the 10 Wealthiest Cities in the World, 5 of Them Are in the US
New York City is home to more than 345,600 millionaires and is considered the wealthiest city in the world. That’s what a new report claims. The San Francisco Bay Area, the second-richest city in the U.S., holds the third spot among the world’s wealthiest cities. According to the report by the investment migration consultancy Henley…
EU Court Rejects Cities’ Bid to Curb Car Emissions
BRUSSELS—The European Union’s top court dismissed a complaint on Thursday brought by the cities of Brussels, Madrid, and Paris against the European Commission in which they accused it of setting car emissions limits for nitrogen oxides too high. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) thereby overruled an earlier judgment in favor of…
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Considering Allowing Virtual Meeting Options for Local Governance
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering how municipalities can continue using virtual meeting programs like Zoom when needed for public meetings. In Pennsylvania, each type of municipality—boroughs, cities, and townships—have different codes or laws. Most codes require that, for a board to hold a meeting, it must have a quorum of board members physically present. Outside of emergency…
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