OAKLAND, California, Nov. 18 -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2024: * * * Indigenous-led action temporarily halts commodity shipping on major Amazonian river to protest mounting agribusiness-driven threats * * * Santarem, Brazil - Today hundreds of Indigenous people and allies staged a daring protest, temporarily blocking barge shipping on the   more

SANTA MONICA, California, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on Nov. 14, 2024, to The Telegraph: * * * My List of Weapons Europe Can Give Ukraine Now--Before It's Too Late By Michael Bohnert With Donald Trump returning to the U.S. presidency on Jan. 20, Europeans are asking what they can do to keep Ukraine armed if U.S. military aid were to be cut back. At first glance, it might seem like not much; Europe has abdicated to the United States much of its security and indu  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * The Big Bite: Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty and Mastering Change By Monika Cooper Change is a fundamental force that shapes organizational and sociocultural landscapes. It is constantly pushing us to adapt amid uncertainty. Whether confronting the unexpected departure of a valued colleague or adjusting to significant organizational shifts, such moments test our resilience, and c  more