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9 MINUTE READ The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade announces an open competition for individuals and organizations from Serbia or the U.S. to submit applications for the English Language Small Grants Program . In order to submit your application please read detailed instructions: English Language Programs Notice of Funding Opportunity FY2023 . All necessary forms and documents are available for download on the grants programs page . Applications, inquiries and all other questions should be sent to BelgradeEL@state.gov. Applications deadline April 1, 2023. Please check for information on other PAS funding opportunities here . Program Objectives The U.S. Embassy recognizes that knowledge of the English language offers opportunities to improve job prospects for Serbia’s citizens, expand access to information and knowledge, and promote critical thinking and media literacy. Proposals should use English to address problems or challenges faced by your community, such as brain drain, limited job opportunities, or the spread of disinformation. Proposals may also utilize English as a bridge for increased communication and cooperation among neighbors within the Western Balkans, between citizens of Serbia and the United States, or between people from Serbia and EU member states. Grant activities may take any […]

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Yahoo Finance’s Ines Ferré discusses $5 billion in outflows moving from U.S. equities to European and emerging markets and into luxury stocks, in particular. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] Stay ahead of the market RACHELLE AKUFFO: All right, well, we’re starting this hour with our eye on equities, as 2023 shows a reversal in trends among investors who are now turning to non-US assets. That’s according to Goldman Sachs. We have Yahoo Finance’s Ines Ferré here with the details. And where investors are actually shifting regions that might want to keep an eye on. So Ines, what are we watching? INES FERRÉ: Yeah, Rachelle, well, Goldman Sachs analysts have been taking a look at outflows over the last several weeks. And in the first two weeks of January, they saw some $5 billion in outflows into stock funds in Europe– into Europe, into China, and other emerging markets. And that’s because of a weaker dollar. It’s also because of commodity prices that have been falling so that’s bullish for Europe, for example. And then over, of course, the optimism over the re-opening of China. And so for a while, investors were only looking at US assets and investing in US […]

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The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) previously announced that the 2022 Public Works Opportunity will have a 2 nd round of funding available under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Applications can be submitted through the Department’s AmpliFund system. Applications are due no later than 11:59 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The purpose of the Public Works Opportunity is to provide for a broad range of activities investing in communities providing effective and affordable infrastructure and/or facilities that address strategic long-term developments. Every Nebraska county and Nebraska incorporated municipality (other than Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue & Grand Island) is eligible to apply for funding. For a project to be considered for funding, all activities must meet either the National Objective of benefiting low to moderate income persons on an Area Basis (LMA) or low to moderate income clientele (LMC). The 2022 Public Works Opportunity provides funding for two application classifications, which are separate applications: (1) Public Facilities, which include parks, community centers, senior centers, fire stations, day care centers, neighborhood parks, tornado shelters, etc. and (2) Public Infrastructure, which includes streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, water systems, sanitary systems, and other public infrastructure. The maximum CDBG award for […]

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SÃO PAULO–The U.S. says it intends to diversify its supply chain to reduce its reliance on China. Companies in Brazil say if the U.S. wants their help, it will need to make some changes. Representatives from companies and trade groups say measures, from high tariffs to stringent environmental regulations, present hurdles to selling more products to the U.S., which is looking to move away from countries that present geopolitical and security risks to its supply chain. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has called such an approach "friendshoring." Brazilian steelmakers have long wanted to increase exports to the U.S. but are held back by tariffs and quotas, according to Marco Polo de Mello Lopes, president of the Brazil Steel Institute, a group representing companies including Gerdau SA and Usiminas SA. "Brazil is a longtime supplier of strategic raw materials to the U.S., and we want to increase our exports," Mr. Lopes said. "If the U.S. really wants more sources for steel imports, the first thing they have to do is remove the barriers." The U.S. government placed import tariffs on certain steel products in 2018 and then granted Brazil an exemption for a set amount of the alloy. The quota […]

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The town of Penryn in Cornwall, England. (source: Helen Orozco / flickr, Creative Commons) The University of Exeter in the UK is offering a funded PhD studentship for research on lithium extraction from geothermal fluids, mine water, and seawater. The University of Exeter in England, United Kingdom is offering a funded PhD studentship opportunity to work on research on the “Selective recovery of lithium ions from water using magnetic colloids.” Applications can be sent via the official University of Exeter website . The closing date for applications is on the midnight of 2 March 2022. The studentship will commence on 25 September 2023 and will be based in the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy at the Penryn Campus in Cornwall. The program is for 3.5 years full-time or pro rata for part-time study. Lithium is widely regarded as a vitally important metal in the anticipate upscaling of battery technologies. However, the procurement of lithium remains a challenge associated with limiting the resultant environmental disturbance and carbon footprint of such activity. The proposed solution is to develop methods and technologies for the extraction of lithium from aqueous resources including geothermal water, mine water, and sea water. The development of […]

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Twitter launched “Blue for Business” last week alongside relaunching Twitter Blue. At that time, the social network had assigned a gold checkmark to businesses. Now it’s offering some more details. With Blue for Business, Twitter is also providing an additional badge — refer to our checkmark and badges guide — that helps organizations identify brands and people associated with it. Twitter’s product manager Esther Crawford said the social media platform is launching a pilot program for Blue for Business with select businesses. The company plans to expand this to more organizations next year, Crawford said. Those with Blue for Business will also get a small badge next to their profile display name, establishing to others that they work with the said organization. For instance, you can see a square Twitter badge next to Crawford’s display name. We’re launching the pilot of Blue for Business so beginning today you’ll start seeing company badges on select profiles. We’ll soon be expanding the program and look forward to having more businesses added in the new year! https://t.co/ytnMRO5rcE — Esther Crawford (@esthercrawford) December 19, 2022 Brands, media houses and others now have a square profile picture, instead of the round one, making another […]

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Microsoft’s purchase of Activision a ‘game of thrones’: Dan Ives 00:00 00:0001:20GO LIVE Facebook Twitter Email Embed SpeedNormal Autoplay Microsoft will cut 10,000 workers, the company confirmed on Wednesday. The move, which will take place at the end of the third quarter, is "in response to macroeconomic conditions and changing customer priorities," according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ticker Security Last Change Change % MSFT MICROSOFT CORP. 240.35 +1.12 +0.47% Powered By Additionally, the tech giant will make "changes to our hardware portfolio, and lease consolidation to create higher density across our workspaces. Collectively these actions will result in a charge of $1.2 billion in the second quarter of our 2023 fiscal year, representing a $0.12 negative impact to diluted earnings per share." Microsoft Timeframe . Reports of the layoffs were reported by multiple news outlets on Tuesday. Shares of Microsoft have fallen over 20% during the past 12 months. In its latest annual report, the tech company said its total full-time headcount at the end of June was 221,000. Of those jobs, 122,000 were located in the U.S. Microsoft logo is seen in Los Angeles, Calif., Nov. 7, 2017. Microsoft laid off workers in […]

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Satya Nadella emailed staff on Wednesday to notify them about layoffs. Microsoft announced plans on Wednesday to reduce its headcount by 10,000 positions. CEO Satya Nadella told employees the company was "living through times of significant change." Read the email sent to Microsoft staff announcing its layoff plans. Sign up for our newsletter for the latest tech news and scoops — delivered daily to your inbox. Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Microsoft announced plans to cut its workforce by 10,000 people on Wednesday, warning employees it was "living through times of significant change." In an email sent to Microsoft employees seen by Insider and posted on its blog , Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the tech giant would lay off 5% of its workforce over the coming months, with some notifications happening immediately. "These are the kinds of hard choices we have made throughout our 47-year history to remain a consequential company in this […]

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Reemergence of physical retail ‘exceptionally strong’ since pandemic: Tom McGee 00:00 00:0006:36GO LIVE Facebook Twitter Email Embed SpeedNormal Autoplay Party City — the leading U.S. party goods and Halloween supplies specialty retailer — has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to cut debt following dwindling sales. The company, based in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, said that its franchise stores, subsidiaries outside of the U.S. and its foil balloons Anagram business are not part of the restructuring and will remain core components of its business. The chain is planning an expedited restructuring that it said would substantially lower its debt and free up cash. The company has secured a commitment for $150 million in debtor-in-possession financing. It said the financing, which is subject to court approval, would provide ample cash to continue operations. In November, the New York-based chain warned in its third-quarter earnings report that due to an uncertain economic environment, the company could not make assurances that it could generate enough cash or that future borrowings would be sufficient to repay indebtedness or fund other liquidity needs. Party City had net debt of $1.75 billion as of Sept. 30 and cash of just $29.8 million. The company used […]

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The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Young Professionals of Jamestown recently presented the January Business of the Month Award to First Community Credit Union. The nomination cited FCCU treating members like family, raising funds for causes and helping the community. The chamber honors businesses that provide superior customer service, exhibit community spirit and provide a positive economic impact to the community. To nominate a business for the award, visit the chamber office or online at www.jamestownchamber.com.

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