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[ad_1] Ken Martin, the longtime leader of the state Democratic Party organization in Minnesota, will be the new Democratic National Committee chair after winning Saturday’s election, as his party looks to turn the page and recover from a dismal 2024.Martin had been the frontrunner from the beginning of the race, leveraging his relationships with the more than 400 voting members of the DNC that he forged over more than a decade of work inside the institutional Democratic Party. The race hinged more on the candidates’ organizing and fundraising resumes instead of becoming a battle for the ideological soul of the party,…

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[ad_1] Currently, four VVER 1,000-MWe reactors are being built at the KKNPP site. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Boosting state’s power distribution and opening the nuclear power sector was announced by Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her eighth Budget speech on Saturday (February 1, 2025). She announced incentivisation of distribution reforms to help the financial state of distribution companies. Amendments to nuclear-related Acts will also taken up by the Centre soon, she said. “Incentivise electricity distribution reforms and augment intra-state capacity. This will help financial state of distribution companies. An addition of 0.05% of GSDP will be allowed to states…

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[ad_1] Transportation at the Delbarton School — an independent college-preparatory school for young men grades seven through 12 administered by the Benedictine monks of St. Mary’s Abbey in Morristown, New Jersey — is like a business within a business that has evolved dramatically over the past six years. The challenge: transporting 650 students and staff members safely, efficiently, comfortably and affordably. Throughout the year, Delbarton schedules 4,000-plus rides to and from destinations around the tristate area. This includes morning, afternoon and late bus routes, athletics, co-curriculars, retreats, spirit buses and more. Transportation touches every aspect of Delbarton life. When Benedictine…

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[ad_1] Klaus Vedfelt | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesLooking for travel inspiration for 2025 and beyond?Look no further: CNBC asked 10 travel agents for their recommendations of the most underhyped destinations in the world. We compiled their written answers below, including can’t-miss activities for each locale and the best times of year to visit.You’ll also find average round-trip airfare from U.S. airports. The data, provided by travel app Hopper, is based on average fares that were available to book from Jan. 15 to Jan. 22. Prices are for May-July 2025, when most Americans plan to take their longer vacations, Hopper said.Travelers…

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[ad_1] This is The Takeaway from today’s Morning Brief, which you can sign up to receive in your inbox every morning along with: On the one hand, what a month. But on the other, what a week. Last Friday, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) closed just off record highs, with the former above its 6,100 mark after surpassing it for the first time. A cogent AI spending narrative, solid macroeconomic picture, and Trump deregulation promises had the portfolios looking good — with little need to check the financial news over the weekend. We all know what happened.…

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[ad_1] Flour Bluff ISD is proposing three bond propositions totaling $193 million which would improve facilities and expand learning opportunities.If the bonds are approved in May, the district’s tax rate would increase slightly.The bond proposal was developed with input from a community advisory committee and unanimously approved by the school board.The Flour Bluff Independent School District board has called for a bond election for May 3.Voters will be faced with three propositions totaling more than $193 million which would improve and modernize facilities, develop outdoor learning environments and improve Flour Bluff High School’s Hornet Stadium.The three propositions are separate ballot…

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