When it comes to the politics of deeply divided places and people, there is no such thing as an easy or a straightforward conversation. Every conversation is complex and very challenging and often involves extreme levels of violence. I come from the central highlands of Sri Lanka which was not where the island's 30-year civil war happened.The war happened in northern and eastern Sri Lanka regions with a Tamil majority. Coming from the Singhala community, the country's ethnic majority, war to me in my young ...

Core Argument - Climate change is a significant challenge, but progress feels disconnected from daily life [1] - Connecting students to solutions fosters action, as demonstrated by the Montreal Protocol [2] - Interdisciplinary collaboration makes climate action accessible, engaging diverse interests [4] Project Examples & Impact - Students combined art and science, creating CO2 absorbing murals [5] - Gardening and technology students built a Chinese herbal garden, promoting sustainable practices [6] - Hands-on sustainability education increases eco-friendly behaviors by 70%, inspiring families [8] - Student-led composting programs reduce food waste by up to 50% [9] Call to Action - Schools should become hubs for student-led sustainability initiatives [10] - Empowering individuals to connect passions with climate solutions creates a ripple effect [12] - Climate action will emerge from classrooms, driven by students and communities [11]

[Música] Todos quisiéramos una relación como en las películas, ¿verdad? como las que vemos eso, esas relaciones, esos esas conexiones que vemos entre dos personas que se conocen, que encuentran un vínculo y después sucede algún tipo de conflicto y de alguna manera siempre encuentran la manera de resolverlo y terminan el felices para siempre, ¿verdad? ¿Para dónde apunto el clicker? está apagado. Alor está apagado. Entonces, todos quisiéramos ver ese tipo de relaciones en nuestras vidas. Quisiéramos sentir es ...

Señores, hace 35 años tuve el placer de nacer en la ciudad de Cancún. ¿A quién le gustaría estar ahorita en Cancún, en bikini? Hasta los hombres, ¿verdad? Entonces, no solamente tuve el placer de nacer en la ciudad de Cancún, sino que tuve el honor de nacer en los brazos de una madre de 20 años, soltera y que trabajaba en hotelería en una posición de ventas donde absolutamente todos los días si yo tenía que comer y yo tenía uniformes dependía de si ella salía a vender y generaba comisiones. Esta es mi madre ...

Group 1 - Caisse Française de Financement Local plans to issue €150,000,000 Fixed Rate Obligations Foncières on 10 July 2025, maturing on 17 April 2035, which will be assimilated with an existing series of €1,000,000,000 issued on 17 April 2025 [2] - The net proceeds from this issuance will be allocated to finance or refinance Eligible Green Loans as defined in the SFIL Group Green, Social and Sustainability Bond Framework [3] - The Base Prospectus dated 10 June 2025 has been approved by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers and is accessible on the Issuer's website and the AMF's website [4]

Group 1 - As of 30 June 2025, the total number of shares composing the current share capital is 800,316,777 and the total number of voting rights is 889,511,445 [2][6] - Societe Generale is a leading European bank with approximately 119,000 employees serving over 26 million clients in 62 countries [3][4] - The company has a strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, being included in major socially responsible investment indices [4]

Environmental Impact of Basketball Waste - The industry produces 40 to 50 million basketballs annually, enough to fill an auditorium 10 times over [2] - A staggering 95% of basketballs end up in landfills or are burned [2] - Discarded basketballs decompose into toxic microplastics, polluting soil, water, and air [3] Consumer Behavior and Waste Generation - A survey at YCIS indicates the average student owns almost two basketballs, with some owning six or more [4] - This consumption pattern contributes to a global waste problem [4] Proposed Solutions for Sustainability - Encourage consumers to extend the lifespan of their basketballs [6] - Promote repairing damaged basketballs instead of discarding them [6] - Support recycling or donation programs, such as Wilson's Rebound, to repurpose old basketballs [6] - Advocate for reduced consumption of new basketballs [6]

Trade Policy & Deadlines - The President has set a firm deadline of August 1st for country-specific tariffs to take effect, with no extensions granted [2] - This deadline is intended to be unchangeable, despite previous indications of flexibility [3][4] - Tariff rates could potentially fluctuate based on ongoing negotiations [4] Trade Negotiations & Partners - Trade negotiations involve multiple countries, including Japan, the EU, and India, with varying degrees of progress [7][8] - Japan and the EU are perceived as particularly tough negotiators [8] - Smaller deals with countries like Thailand, Malaysia, or Cambodia might be reached sooner [9] - The White House is prioritizing negotiations with the largest trading partners, which are also the most challenging [9] Cabinet Meeting Focus - The cabinet meeting will address the impact of the President's mega bill on each department [6] - Updates on trade negotiations are expected from the Treasury Secretary, Commerce Secretary, and the US Trade Representative [5]

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Company Overview - Jumia's liquidity position as of March 2025 was $110.7 million, including $61.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $49.1 million in term deposits[10, 11] - Jumia has 5.4 million annual active customers and 2,100+ employees across 9 operating countries in Africa[10] - Jumia's physical goods orders reached 22.7 million and GMV was $720.6 million for the 12-month period ending December 2024[10, 11] - Jumia has approximately 70,000 active vendors as of December 2024[10, 11] Financial Performance & Outlook - In Q1 2025, Jumia's GMV was $161.7 million, a decrease of 2% year-over-year in constant currency[107] - Jumia's revenue for Q1 2025 was $36.3 million, a decrease of 18% year-over-year in constant currency[107] - Jumia's gross profit for Q1 2025 was $19.9 million, representing 12% of GMV[107] - Jumia anticipates physical goods orders to grow by 20-25% in 2025, with GMV between $795 million and $830 million, and a loss before income tax between $50 million and $55 million[84, 127] - Jumia projects a loss before income tax between $25 million and $30 million for 2026 and aims to reach breakeven in Q4 2026[84, 127] Operational Efficiency - Fulfillment expense per order decreased to $2.3 in 2024[87] - General & Administrative expense excluding share-based compensation decreased by 44% from $114.0 million in 2022 to $63.4 million in 2024[93]