Peter Fish, jury chair, announced the latest winners of the California Book Awards.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in San Francisco in 1903, is the nation's oldest and

Peter Fish, jury chair, announced the latest winners of the California Book Awards.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in San Francisco in 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. It hosts over 400 annual events for its 20,000 members, covering politics, culture, society, and the economy. Notable speakers have included Teddy Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton.

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Discussions addressed critical global economic issues: macroeconomic imbalances, currency instability, global governance (G20), and the international financial system.

Key participants

Discussions addressed critical global economic issues: macroeconomic imbalances, currency instability, global governance (G20), and the international financial system.

Key participants included Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Robert E. Diamond Jr., Christine Lagarde, George Osborne, Wolfgang Schäuble, Yu Yongding, and Robert B. Zoellick. The session was chaired by Martin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator for the Financial Times.

“Mind Over Mountain” chronicles an 85-mile, 30,000-foot-vertical ski traverse from Bugaboos to Rogers by friends Leah Evans, Marie-France Roy, and Madeleine Martin-Preney. This iconic Canadian

“Mind Over Mountain” chronicles an 85-mile, 30,000-foot-vertical ski traverse from Bugaboos to Rogers by friends Leah Evans, Marie-France Roy, and Madeleine Martin-Preney. This iconic Canadian route tests their rappelling skills and resilience through shaky spring conditions, injuries, and dark descents. Ultimately, it’s a journey that emphasizes the profound connection found in both mountain travel and friendship.

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North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple activated the National Guard ahead of a ruling on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's lawsuit against the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline. U.S. District Judge

North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple activated the National Guard ahead of a ruling on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's lawsuit against the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg is set to rule on an injunction challenging the Army Corps of Engineers' permits, arguing violations of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Over 1,000 people from more than 100 Native American tribes have gathered near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation to resist the pipeline's construction, marking the largest tribal unification in decades. An update is provided by Tara Houska, national campaigns director for Honor the Earth.

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A World Radio Day 2024 podcast highlights radio's vital role in early warning and emergency services. Broadcast radio is a crucial public safety net, using its wide reach and portability to

A World Radio Day 2024 podcast highlights radio's vital role in early warning and emergency services. Broadcast radio is a crucial public safety net, using its wide reach and portability to deliver life-saving information before, during, and after disasters.

This special podcast features H.E Toelupe Poumulinkuku Onesemo, Doreen Bogdan-Martin (ITU Secretary-General), Mario Maniewicz (ITU Radiocommunication Bureau Director), and Timothy Ellam (International Amateur Radio Union President). Produced by Maximillian Jacobson – Gonzalez and written by Jennifer Macleod, this ITU Digital Production offers further information at www.itu.int.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is celebrated annually on May 17, marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). WTISD 2024 highlights how

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is celebrated annually on May 17, marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). WTISD 2024 highlights how digital innovation can connect everyone and foster sustainable prosperity.

Digital technologies are crucial for tackling global challenges, from climate change to poverty, and can help achieve 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. However, significant digital gaps, stemming from a lack of policies, investment, and skills, hinder progress worldwide. Bridging these gaps is essential for global digital innovation.

The world needs digital innovation, and together, we can make it happen. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

Celebrated annually on May 17, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) marks the ITU's founding. WTISD 2024 highlights how digital innovation can connect everyone and foster

Celebrated annually on May 17, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) marks the ITU's founding. WTISD 2024 highlights how digital innovation can connect everyone and foster sustainable prosperity.

Digital technologies are vital for tackling global challenges like climate change and poverty, potentially achieving 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Yet, digital gaps in policy, investment, and skills hinder innovation, leaving many behind.

The world needs digital innovation. Together, we can bridge these gaps. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

May 17 is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). WTISD 2024 explores how digital innovation can

May 17 is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). WTISD 2024 explores how digital innovation can connect everyone and unlock sustainable prosperity. Digital technologies are vital for tackling global challenges, from climate change to poverty, and can help achieve 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Despite this potential, significant digital gaps persist worldwide due to insufficient policies, investment, and skills. These hinder innovation and leave many countries struggling. The whole world needs digital innovation, and together, we can make it happen. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

World Telecommunication & Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17th, marks the founding of the ITU, the UN's digital technology agency. This day emphasizes how digital

World Telecommunication & Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17th, marks the founding of the ITU, the UN's digital technology agency. This day emphasizes how digital innovation is vital for building a sustainable future and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Digital technologies can tackle global challenges from climate change to poverty, potentially meeting 70% of SDG targets by 2030.

WTISD 2024 explores how digital innovation can connect everyone and foster sustainable prosperity. However, significant digital gaps—due to a lack of policies, investment, and skills—hinder progress in many regions. Bridging these gaps is essential for global advancement. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17, highlights how digital innovation can build a sustainable future. This day, marking the founding of the

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17, highlights how digital innovation can build a sustainable future. This day, marking the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), emphasizes connecting everyone and fostering prosperity through technology.

Digital technologies are crucial, capable of achieving 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, addressing issues from climate change to poverty. However, significant digital gaps persist due to insufficient policies, investment, and skills, hindering innovation globally.

The world urgently needs digital innovation, and together, we can bridge these gaps. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.