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Splash will be bringing readers reports from Geneva Dry
the world’s premier commodities shipping conference
which took place on April 28 and 29 with more than 820 delegates in attendance
Up first in our coverage is the Commodities Shipping Outlook
a high-level scene-setter to open proceedings
designed to give delegates an indication of what to expect in the coming 24 months
fuels and new technology this session covered a huge amount of ground in a short amount of time
co-moderated by Splash editorial director Sam Chambers and Nick Brown
the corporate affairs director for marine and offshore at Bureau Veritas
with a heavyweight speaker lineup featuring John Xylas
Quizzed as to how often he was having to change his global economic projections
but it’s probably more likely by the tweet or by the Truth Social post.”
Rahim commented: “I think the keyword now is uncertainty… We’re now in unprecedented uncertainty for a little bit.”
Rahim said China has diversified away from an over reliance on the US since the first Trump trade war eight years ago.
I think China is in a much better position
hence the reason that they’re not coming to the bargaining table anytime soon,” Rahim argued.
who also heads up Greek owner Ariston Navigation
said today’s trading conditions were indeed unprecedentedly uncertain
worse in many ways than the nadir shipping experienced in the mid-1980s.
“You don’t have that certainty today because you don’t know what is the lifespan of your assets
stressing that this was especially pertinent regarding newbuilds
who noted that typical supramax rates today hover around the $10,000 a day mark and yet need to return twice that over the next 25 years to pay for a newbuild.
combined with mediocre rates and uncertainty over future fuels
both shipowners on stage urged delegates to stick to the secondhand market to buy time until a more certain picture returned
who had just flown in that day from Fednav’s Montreal HQ
worried about prospects for global trade this year
telling delegates: “When you factor in the Trump tariffs and all the other effects of this administration’s policies
you start just increasing the cost of everything and increasing the cost of things is generally bad for trade.”
The Canadian said that the current US administration was “pouring fuel” on an already inflationary environment
which he said was likely detrimental to world trade
for non-Chinese owners the Chinese tonnage penalties recently introduced by the US Trade Representative look to have a minimal effect of the dry bulk fleet
Splash will be bringing coverage of Geneva Dry’s special session on electric vehicles and how they have been supercharging certain dry bulk trades.
Delegate passes for next year’s Geneva Dry scheduled for April 28 and 29 are on sale now.
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propelled by Shaqiri's masterclass (1 goal
extending their league lead to nine points with four games left and putting them on the verge of winning the Swiss Super League title
FC Basel took a giant leap towards securing their first Swiss Super League title since 2017 with a resounding 5-1 victory over Servette at St
showcased Basel's electrifying form and the brilliance of their star players
a performance that highlighted his exceptional playmaking abilities
stemming from a defensive error by Servette's Kasim Adams
added a brace in the 34th and 38th minutes
capitalizing on sublime assists from Shaqiri and Otele respectively
This stunning display of attacking prowess put Basel firmly in control before halftime
Servette's offensive efforts were largely stifled
further hampered by Alexis Antunes' red card early in the second half
While Kasim Adams managed a consolation goal for Servette
Bénie Traoré and Nicolas Vouilloz added late goals
Shaqiri's contribution now stands at an impressive 17 goals and 21 assists for the season
This win extends Basel's lead at the top of the table to nine points with only four games remaining
Their next match against FC Lugano is crucial; a victory would practically secure the championship
While Servette and other contenders still have a mathematical chance
Basel's current form makes them overwhelming favorites
The game highlighted not only individual brilliance but also the team's collective strength and unwavering determination
Coach Fabio Celestini praised his team's mentality and the fantastic atmosphere created by the passionate fans
The match showcased Basel's remarkable turnaround after narrowly avoiding relegation last season
a testament to their hard work and strategic improvements
FC Basel are poised to end their championship drought
The upcoming match against Lugano promises to be a high-stakes encounter
one that could seal Basel's triumphant return to the pinnacle of Swiss football
Xherdan Shaqiri played a significant role
scoring one goal and providing three assists
FC Basel now holds a nine-point lead in the Swiss Super League standings with only four games remaining in the season
He scored one goal and contributed three assists
playing a crucial role in Basel's dominant victory
There are four games remaining in the Swiss Super League season
FC Basel's commanding lead significantly increases their chances of winning the title
While FC Basel's nine-point lead with four games to go is substantial
their chances of winning the title are very high
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FC Basel take a big step towards the championship title
Coach Fabio Celestini's team wins the top match against Servette 5:1
While the crowd was impressive when the two teams entered St
the team followed the fans' example and built on the strong performances of recent weeks
It comes as no surprise that Xherdan Shaqiri once again played a key role
It was the league's top scorer who broke the spell and put FCB ahead in the 28th minute
But that was not all: Shaqiri set up three more goals and now has 15 goals and 20 assists
who had been waiting for a goal since the beginning of November
ended his drought with a brace in the 34th and 38th minutes
the home team made sure of a clear result in the duel between the Super League's current best teams
Geneva rarely made an offensive appearance in Basel
And when Alexis Antunes received his second yellow card at the start of the second half and was sent off
the visitors appeared to be decisively weakened
whose mistake had led to Basel's opening goal
coach Thomas Häberli's team did not manage any more
Basel are now nine points clear of their closest rivals at the top of the table
The first league title since 2017 is therefore out of reach for the red-and-blues
actually it should be Xherdan Shaqiri with 1 goal and 3 assists
Comments: 48th yellow card against Antunes
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Ram Active Investments (AI) has launched a multi-strategy investment platform which covers a range of asset classes
The new strategy blends systematic and discretionary approaches
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Geneva residents can reduce their household waste and become recycling experts through the city’s new partnership with Recycle Coach
Residents can access the Recycle Coach portal on the city’s website or download the company’s mobile app
The free platform makes it easy for people to get disposal information for thousands of household items by using the “What Goes Where” search tool
The requirements are tailored to the city’s refuse program and local drop-off sites
residents can find a collection schedule detailing when their garbage
recycling and yard waste pickups will occur each week
The calendar also highlights the city’s monthly brush and fall leaf collection programs along with Kane County recycling events
Residents can set reminders for their regular pickups and local events on their mobile devices
Recycle Coach’s Discovery Zone offers recycling fundamentals
and other tips to keep the community informed
More information about Geneva’s waste and recycling programs is available on the city’s website or by calling the Public Works Department at 630-232-1501.
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The Arcora Gestion team are in a mood for celebration
chief investment officer Pierre Martin and senior relationship manager Anna Lake
all of whom had previous spells at fellow wealth manager Capital Y
explain Arcora’s strategy to Citywire in Geneva
– News10NBC confirmed that a Geneva police officer is off the job
Officer Michael Tapscott has been placed on administrative leave
The chief did not provide further details at this time
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The sky appears to be the limit for Eisenhower senior Casey Seymour
who is easy going but who has a serious side to his personality
recently signed his national letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Division III Geneva College
the son of Chris and Charity Seymour and brother to Conlan
hails from Russell and will be a busy young man this fall
but he will also be attending flight school at Beaver Community College
with the ultimate goal of becoming an airline transport pilot
All of this would make most parents nervous
but Casey’s parents are excited for the opportunities in front of their son
“We are excited for him to have this opportunity to continue to play the sport he loves,” Chris Seymour said
“It will definitely be an adjustment being a college student and a member of the soccer team
but he’s ready and excited for the challenge.”
“The pieces all fell together perfectly,” he said
“Geneva has an aviation business major and a program with Beaver Community College for flight school
It certainly didn’t hurt being recruited by Geneva
It just couldn’t have come together any better for me.”
Geneva head soccer coach Gary Dunda is happy to add Casey to the team
“Case is an athletic goalkeeper with a bright future at the college level,” Dunda said
“He fits in perfectly with our team culture and is a great addition to Geneva College
We are looking forward to the next four years with Case.”
Casey’s parents are also pleased with their son’s choice of Geneva
a Christian college with an excellent academic reputation
Eisenhower head coach Mike Taylor is pleased with Casey’s decision
“Casey is probably the most talented goalkeeper I’ve ever coached,” Taylor said
“If he rises to the challenge of higher level football
he certainly has the potential to develop into one of the finest players this area has ever produced
“He’s leaving a huge hole on our squad
It will be fun to follow him as he competes at the next level
I wish him every success for the future.”
an accomplished multi-sport athlete at Eisenhower
played four years of soccer and was the team MVP as a freshman and Co-MVP as a senior
He also excelled on the basketball court where he was voted to the all-region second team as a senior
He also was selected to the NY/PA Corporate Coccer Showcase
an all-star team made up of soccer players from both states that will play July 27 at Pitt-Bradford University
Casey was voted a co-captain for each team
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The Geneva City Council will meet Wednesday beginning with an executive session at 6:30 p.m
to discuss matters related to the acquisition
The public portion of the regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m
Deputy Mayor William Pealer is scheduled to preside over the session
The agenda includes proclamations recognizing Mt
Olive Church and the American Legion Auxiliary
Councilors will also discuss the MAP Grant Selection Committee and consider approval of meeting minutes from seven prior sessions between March and April
A public comment period will be held to allow residents to speak on any topic
followed by a City Manager report on non-action matters
Council is expected to make appointments to city boards and commissions and receive individual reports from the mayor and councilors before adjourning
The meeting will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
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Cavalier Genève Cigars welcomed attendees with a dynamic presentation led by founder Sébastien Decoppet
spotlighting two major product announcements: the launch of Project Broadleaf as a new core line and the unveiling of the brand’s Limited Edition 2025 (LE2025)
Project Broadleaf marks a bold new direction for the company
introducing a series of four annual releases built around the Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper
debuted in 50-count cabinets—limited to just 100 units
The limited availability generated immediate demand at the show
Skywalker features a Broadleaf wrapper fermented for over three years
paired with a San Andrés binder and fillers from Jalapa
packaged in 10-count aluminum foil bundles
Two additional Project Broadleaf editions will follow later this year
establishing the line as a rotating core series with evolving blends
Cavalier also showcased a pre-release of the LE2025
which will be offered in a 6.25 x 50 Parejo vitola with a closed foot and pigtail cap
the blend remains undisclosed and will not be re-released
A total of 1,948 ten-count boxes were produced
and the rest destined for international markets
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A former Geneva resident was charged with 23 felonies related to video recording a minor while the minor was in the shower, according to police and court records.
Ryan T. Pulice, 41, of the 2600 block of West Washington Boulevard, Chicago, was charged April 15 with 10 counts each of producing and possessing a moving depiction of sexually explicit visual content of someone under age 18; making an unauthorized video recording of a minor without consent; making an unauthorized video in a residence; and making a recording of a person’s intimate parts, according to the charging documents.
The charges allege that Pulice engaged in recording the minor from July 17, 2014, to Jan. 4, 2025, and saving the 10 recordings in his iCloud account, court records show.
According to court documents, Pulice was at a home in the 500 block of South Street, Geneva on Jan. 4, where the minor child known to him was taking a shower with the bathroom door closed.
The minor noticed a shadow under the door. The minor went to look and found a cell phone under the door angled up to record activity inside the bathroom, documents show.
The minor documented the presence of the cell phone, dressed and fled to a parent who was at work, documents show.
The minor and parent confronted Pulice on the phone, who denied recording the minor and said he was taking video of dogs playing outside the bathroom door, documents show.
When Pulice was told they would report the incident to police, he left the house, according to court records.
The most serious charges Pulice faces are the 10 of producing a moving depiction of sexually explicit visual content of someone under age 18, each a Class X felony punishable by six to 30 years in prison if convicted.
Pulice’s attorney did not return a message seeking comment.
— One man faces charges and police are searching for a second suspect after a shooting in Geneva left a victim with serious injuries
Officers responded to Geneva General Hospital shortly after midnight Tuesday morning after a male arrived with an upper-body gunshot wound
who underwent emergency surgery and was in guarded condition
had been shot inside a home on Exchange Street
Authorities executed a search warrant at a home on Exchange Street around 9:30 p.m
charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon
Anyone with information on the shooting or the whereabouts of the second suspect is asked to contact the Geneva Police Department at (315) 828-6771
The memo is the latest in the U.N.'s efforts to cut costs and find efficiencies as it faces financial headwinds
The United Nations is asking its agencies in Geneva and New York to further look for cost reductions and efficiencies
including by moving staffers to cheaper locations
Secretariats in the two cities — which rank among the most expensive worldwide — to “identify as many functions as possible” that could be relocated or “otherwise reduced or abolished if they are duplicative or no longer viable.”
It adds that agencies should review positions financed by both assessed contributions — or member states’ dues — and voluntary contributions
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Ala (WDHN) — The Geneva County Commission has voted to ask the state to perform an audit of the Geneva County Sheriff’s Office after several guns in possession of the department were stolen
The unanimous vote was held by commissioners Tuesday morning after the arrest of 24-year-old Cody Johnson
who state investigators accused of stealing rifles
Sheriff Tony Helms told WDHN on Monday that he is related to Johnson
During the Tuesday morning commissioner meeting
it was revealed that the guns were being securely stored at a personal property at the time of the alleged thefts
Sheriff Helms told commissioners the guns were not evidence or department-issued but had been abandoned by their owners and condemned by a Geneva County Judge
The sheriff’s office took custody of the guns
Commissioner Weston Spivey asked the commission to request a state audit of the sheriff’s office and the evidence in possession of the department
or the Alabama Department of Examiners would perform the audit
Spivey said the commission was not aware that the guns were taken off the courthouse grounds
Johnson’s arrest is still under investigation by the SBI
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The Geneva City Council Monday approved a new contract with a company that has disposed of its treated wastewater biosolids in farmers’ fields since 2011
The city’s collected and treated sewage from its wastewater plant produces roughly 3,500 cubic yards of biosolids annually
Land application to farm fields is the most economical way to dispose of the material
biosolids – or the sludge – produced during the treatment process
is anaerobically digested to reduce both its volume and provide a reduction of pathogenic organisms
Water is separated from the final biosolids before it can be applied to local area farm fields
of Sheridan submitted the lowest of three bids
The company’s work will begin May 1 this year through April 30
at a cost of $30.72 per cubic yard or $107,520
While bids came in for three-year contracts
staff recommended bidding annually because of recent discussions about limiting PFAS in biosolids for land applications
which are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
are known as synthetic “forever chemicals” used in cleaning products and non-stick cookware
that are not removed through the wastewater treatment process
In January, the EPA issued a cancer caution regarding PFAS used in fertilizer for food crops
The EPA is conducting a draft risk assessment for PFAS in sewage sludge, accepting public comment through Aug. 14 on its website, www.epa.gov.
Lake Geneva officials have continued a Sunday morning parking program
in which parking placards are provided to downtown churches that they can distribute to non-resident members and visitors so they can have free parking while attending services
A church parking program will be continued in the city of Lake Geneva
Members of the Lake Geneva City Council unanimously approved
to continue a Sunday morning parking program for downtown churches
Licensing and Regulation Committee members unanimously approved to continue the program
city officials provide parking placards to downtown churches which they may distribute to non-resident members or visitors so they can have free parking while attending church services during Lake Geneva's paid parking season
The churches that are apart of the program include First Congregational United Church of Christ
Lake Geneva United Methodist Church and First Church of Christ Scientist
City officials have been debating during the past several months about whether to continue program
which has been offered since December 2021
Lake Geneva aldermen and church representatives met March 13 to discuss changes to the parking program
The program previously allowed non-resident church members and visitors to have two hours of free parking
The program now allows for three hours of free parking
Some church representatives had requested that free parking be allowed until 12:30 p.m
Other changes to the program include not issuing placards to vehicles with a city of Lake Geneva parking sticker; revoking a placard from someone who is found using a duplicated placard; requiring church officials to return their placards before Dec
15 of their expiration year; requiring church officials to maintain a record of the members who are receiving a placard; and limiting parking to within a one-block radius of a church
Several church officials proposed that the placards be used during services and programs that are held on Shrove Tuesday
some city officials felt adding those holidays could be confusing for parking operations staff because they often occur on different dates each year
and churches conduct services and programs at different times and some churches do not host programs on those days
As part of the revised Sunday morning parking program
Holy Communion Episcopal Church will receive 45 placards; Lake Geneva United Methodist Church will receive 20 placards; First Congregational United Church of Christ will receive 15 placards; and First Church of Christ Scientist will receive 10 placards
Alderwoman Sherri Ames said she is pleased that parking program will be continued
and I think everybody didn't get everything they wanted but I think it was a good move and it shows good will to the churches," Ames said
Alderwoman Catherine Stoodley said she appreciates that city officials and church representatives were able to work together to come up with a revised program
"Thank you so very much for your patience and getting this to where it needs to be," Stoodley said
senior warden for Holy Communion Episcopal Church
said even though church officials did not receive everything they requested
he is pleased that the program will be continued
but that's called compromise and we're good with that," Lemcke said
We don't issue permits to anybody who lives in the city
We treat it with the respect that it deserves."
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A Geneva man has been charged with child pornography crimes
accused of taking videos of a teen girl with whom he was acquainted
He faces 20 counts of possession or exhibition of child pornography
two counts of unauthorized video recording/transmission
and one count of videotaping a person’s intimate body parts
noticed in July 2024 that someone had stuck a camera underneath a bathroom door and was recording her as she got dressed after a shower
she again saw a phone recording her underneath a door
The charges allege that he also did so at a residence in Chicago via a transom window on a bathroom doorway and that victims included two friends of the girl
Police say they found 74 such videos in his iCloud account
His next court date is May 7 before Kane County Judge Bianca Camargo
Owners of historic buildings in Geneva will now be able to apply for grants to pay for upgrades
The Geneva City Council Monday voted 8-0 with two absent to approve the Historic Preservation or Adaptive Reuse Grant Program
starting with $40,000 budgeted for fiscal 2026
If it sounds familiar – like the American Rescue Plan Act – it is
“Aspiring to be a continuation of the ARPA grant program
this grant will be focused on elevating the built environment through exterior preservation and renovation projects
fire prevention measures and interior improvements needed to support today’s more intensive end users,” Dawkins said
The city’s program is designed to provide funding to support creating new purposes for older structures, while transmitting an understanding of the past to future generations, Dawkins said.
“Projects will improve the economic vitality of the city by cultivating vibrant business corridors and enhancing the memorable character of Geneva,” Dawkins said.
Eligible projects includes tax-exempt or governmental properties to be considered on a case-by-case basis, Dawkins said.
While the ARPA program required money to be designated and used within certain timeframes, Economic Development Director Cathleen Tymoszenko said this is not included in Geneva’s program.
“We kind of did not want to have that type of deadline because projects are happening all the time, buildings are going on the market and interest comes forward,” Tymoszenko said. “And if we had that kind of deadline, it could impede the process. So we would prefer not to have that, so we could work with [a] different variety of timelines that people have for projects that differ greatly.”
Dawkins said the program would be evaluated every year along with the budget, so officials can decide then whether it is successful.
“In this...upcoming fiscal year budget, we put in basically seed money, because we weren’t sure what types of projects or what the amounts would be,” Dawkins said.
Third Ward Alderperson Becky Hruby and 5th Ward Alderperson Robert Swanson were absent for the vote.
BATAVIA –Solid starting pitching and the long ball is a proven formula for baseball success. Batavia demonstrated that again Friday while downing Geneva 6-1 in DuKane Conference play at Batavia.
Justin Enger tossed a complete game 6-hitter while Luke Stevenson and Liam Darre went deep for the Bulldogs (7-14, 4-6).
Enger worked out of trouble early, allowing two baserunners in each of the first two innings but escaping unscathed. In the third, the Vikings loaded the bases with no outs on a double by Nelson Wendell, a bunt single by Miles Dibble and a walk to Noah Hallahan. Nick Price’s sacrifice fly brought in a run but Enger got the final two outs with no further damage.
Meanwhile, Vikings starter Mason Bruesch came out on fire, retiring the first six hitters with 4 strikeouts. Nolan Zimberoff beat out an infield hit to open the third but was erased when Bruesch fielded Stevenson’s soft liner and doubled off Zimberoff. But the Bulldogs tied the game on 2 walks and Darre’s RBI single.
Bruesch got two quick outs in the fourth. But Brennon Zeng was hit with a pitch and Zimberoff singled again. Stevenson turned on an inside pitch and drove it inside the left-field foul pole.
Enger settled down after the third, permitting just three baserunners the rest of the way. Bruesch’s day was finished after he walked Brandon Oke leading off the fifth. Darre greeted the new pitcher with a blast over the “Battlin’ Bulldogs” sign in right field.
Enger said the long balls energized the whole team.
“They’re huge,” he said. “You’re going hype in the dugout. Those are always big, not only for the game, but for everybody to get hyped in the dugout.”
Enger struck out three and trusted his fielders to make the plays. And they came through, playing errorless ball for the first time this year.
Wendell and Dibble finished with two hits apiece for Geneva (17-6, 7-3). The teams play again Saturday morning at 10.
The homer was Darre’s third of the week, after he delivered two in one inning on Tuesday.
“I didn’t think any balls were going out today,” said Batavia coach Alex Beckmann. “When [Darre] puts the barrel to it, good things happen.”
“[Enger] kept the pitch count down, got a couple of first-pitch outs,” said Beckmann. “It was a good day for him to throw with a contact pitcher with the wind blowing in. He hit spots, he kept them off-balance and did a great job.”
Utah (KUTV) — People living in Orem should prepare for a major traffic overhaul of Geneva Road south of University Parkway
road is the subject of one of the Utah Department of Transportation's (UDOT) latest ambitious projects
and bike lanes of both sides - not to mention a 10-foot-wide multi-use path on one side
"It's loud," said Desiree Raulston
but it's loud and there's a ton of traffic."
Stand on the sidewalk by Geneva Road for a few moments
and you'll see just how busy the small road really is
Raulston has seen the firsthand the backups and congestion right outside her door
"Getting in and out of our driveway is rough," she said
people 'bright us' at night - they don't realize there's a house here
because the turn lane ends right before my driveway."
"We are going to widen the road a little bit through there
so there will be an extra lane in both directions and we're going to continue the path that Orem City has on the east side of the road - and then on the west side
we'll also add another bike path," said Wyatt Woolley
senior communications manager for UDOT Region Three
The roughly $34 million project was requested by the state legislature and the city - wanting to connect things through the area and make room as the area grows
there's a (Latter-Day Saint) temple in Orem right there," Woolley said
"Orem has this project in Provo with connecting Lakeview Parkway in the area
The airport's over there - just on the west side over there - so it's just trying to make a better connection for everyone," Woolley said
- we've had lots of requests for better access and better traffic flow
but also with the cyclists and the walking community - to be able to get through the area
widening this road comes at a personal cost for Raulston
She said UDOT crews came to her house and did assessments of her property
"They're going to end up taking a lot of our front yard," she said
"We haven't gotten a final saying on how much they're taking out
but they're going to take out part of it," Raulston said
UDOT said the construction will start sometime in the late fall or early winter
The project is expected to last through the next year
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Nearly 500 United Nations staff got together at a Labour Day rally in Geneva to protest against sweeping budget cuts prompted by President Donald Trump's decision to pull the US back from its position as the world’s largest aid donor
"Reducing the number of UN staff means reducing the means of survival for the fight against famine
for education and for displaced families," said Ian Richards
the president of the UN Geneva staff union
held on the Place des Nations in front of the UN building
comes two days after several UN aid agencies announced they would have to slash jobs due to funding cuts
warning that the reductions will severely impact aid programmes worldwide
Other bodies like the UN children's agency UNICEF
have also announced or plan to announce cuts that would impact around 20% of staff and overall budgets
The cuts to the UN agencies underscore the impact of President Donald Trump's decision to severely reduce the amount the US spends in international humanitarian assistance
Trump gave billionaire tech ally Elon Musk and his new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) the power to rework the scale of the federal government
with a focus on slashing foreign assistance
many donor nations had reduced humanitarian spending
and UN agencies struggled to reach funding goals
the world’s largest humanitarian organisation
received 46% of its funding from the United States in 2024 and is expected to cut up to 30% of its staff
One WFP official called the cuts "the most massive" seen by the agency in 25 years
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said Secretary General Antonio Guterres was "deeply troubled by the drastic funding reduction."
the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
provides help to some 43.7 million refugees worldwide
along with others among the 122 million people driven from their homes by conflicts and natural disasters
The agency's head announced plans to downsize its headquarters and regional offices
aiming to reduce costs by 30% and eliminate 50% of senior-level positions
the agency said it will "have to significantly reduce our workforce," including downsizing its headquarters and regional offices
stated in a tatements that it projects its funding will be at least 20% lower in 2025 compared to 2024
"Hard-earned gains and future progress for children are at risk because of a global funding crisis in which some donors are sharply decreasing their financial support to UNICEF and our partners
as well as their contributions to international aid more broadly," a UNICEF spokesperson said
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but they don't come close to telling the whole story of the state's golf riches
but still well within the Badger State's warm - but not too hot - summer embrace lies Lake Geneva
which Chicagoans and golfers from points farther afield have visited for decades
It's less than two hours from the Windy City to Lake Geneva and just over an hour from Milwaukee
Anchored by two proud resorts and complemented by three other accessible independent golf courses
Lake Geneva provides a nice mix of variety and familiarity for groups who want to return year after year
Lake Geneva's pillars are Grand Geneva Resort and Destination Geneva National
Both properties have invested millions in improving the experience both on and off the course in recent years and both are intent on keeping that positive momentum rolling in order to help them fly up the discerning traveling golfer's wishlist
Ever since the sensation around TV series Mad Men helped thrust it back into the wider culture in the late Oughts
midcentury modern style has remained popular in seemingly every part of life
Courses inspired by the best pre-World War II layouts have dominated social media feeds and enjoyed particular commercial success in the last decade-plus
60s and early 70s do share a curvilinear coolness with Eames chairs and Noguchi tables
They are worthy of study and preservation as artifacts of a distinct era in the history of golf's main art form
Originally opened in 1968, The Brute at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is a stirring example of midcentury modern golf
Laid out by prolific postwar architect Robert Bruce Harris
it strikes a strong pose on exciting parkland terrain just west of Lake Geneva's northwestern tip
Harris often pursued what he perceived as an "ideal" golf course routing
striving to have as few instances of consecutive holes sharing the same par as possible within a given nine-hole stretch
Only twice does a golfer encounter back-to-back par 4s: at 9 and 10
par 4s alternate with par 5s and par 3s to constantly keep golfers hitting different clubs
deeper level of mental engagement than many contemporaneous courses offer
tilted greens and 68 vast oval-shaped bunkers mark The Brute in time while also playing subtle mind games with the golfer
Playing the course is a constant confrontation with surprising scale
specifically relative to the enormity of the bunkers
They function to dwarf what are actually generous fairways and outright huge greens
often turning what should be routine approaches into slightly uncomfortable battles not just with the golf course but with the self
While some modest tree management would help open up some views across the property
The Brute balances challenge and playability nicely
The overall resort also opened in '68 and was known as The Playboy Club until the 80s
when it changed hands before being acquired by its current ownership
It has made several key improvements in recent years
including a full overhaul of its guestrooms in 2023
The common spaces of the main hotel are squarely midcentury-modern themselves
inspired by the iconic architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright
sits two hours north and west of Grand Geneva
is one of the finest steakhouses I have visited
Grand Geneva will soon bring a bit of new golf to future visitors as it joins the growing list of resorts building short courses
a 10-hole short loop with holes averaging just under 100 yards will be laid out by Milwaukee-based architect Matt Dusenberry and is expected to open for play in 2026
That course will occupy the site of Grand Geneva's former driving range
which will now be located on the site of the resort's former airstrip and will open fully in June
In the meantime, in addition to The Brute, golfers will continue to enjoy The Highlands
a 1970 Pete Dye/Jack Nicklaus collaboration that was redesigned in the 1990s by Bob Cupp
Whereas The Brute invites aggressive play and big swings
wandering over some more abrupt terrain and into some narrower corridors
Its intimate routing rewards precision in a way that compliments The Brute's grander feel
tend to inspire lively 19th-Hole - or perhaps 55th-Hole - debate among the groups that visit
I actually favor the up-and-down-and-all-around Player course by a hair over Palmer
though Palmer's par-3 16th and par-5 17th holes
which run along the north shore of Lake Como (Geneva's neighbor to the north) offer the type of scenery that elevates a golf experience from good to great
Geneva National has invested heavily in improvements over the last few years
longtime Arnold Palmer Design associate Brandon Johnson came west to advise on key changes to a handful of holes on Geneva National's Palmer course
which used to be overly penal and leave golfers with a rough first impression
Wisconsin-based architect Craig Haltom has made some similar playability updates to the Trevino course
including more than doubling the size of the 14th fairway
which was often criticized by golfers as excessively penal
Haltom also designed a rollicking-fun putting course
which sits perfectly between the clubhouse and the driving range
A Mexican-themed bar is close at hand for golfers who putt better on tequila
All three spots have an enchanting view of Lake Como
which is part of the reason why Geneva National garnered the top spot in Golfers' Choice 2025's list of facilities with the best off-course amenities nationwide
Geneva National has a distinct buddy-trip vibe thanks in large part to its large and growing clutch of accommodations
anchored by a group of wonderful multi-bedroom cottages
the resort also acquired a hotel across Lake Como called The Ridge
rebranding it Lodge Geneva National and renovating all of its interior spaces and rooms
This adds yet another lodging option for guests
Geneva National is home to a superb steakhouse
Even if you don't play your best golf on property
On the other side of the lake lie 27 more holes of accessible golf. Originally laid out by Ken Killian & Dick Nugent, Abbey Springs opened in 1971 and was renovated in 2021 by Bob Lohmann and Todd Quitno
It is mostly a members' club but does allow public tee times as well
"The course truly has no bad holes now and some of the best rolling most challenging greens you can play," according to one glowing GolfPass review from 2022
I have Country Club Estates squarely on my radar for my next Lake Geneva visit
Fast fashion comes at an astonishing environmental and social cost
While the impacts of the fashion industry in terms of pollution
the need for a shift to sustainable fashion is evident
Organizations in Geneva and beyond are joining efforts to shift the fashion economy and foster international cooperation on the issue
While the fashion sector is booming, increasing attention has been brought to the impressive range of negative environmental impacts that the industry is responsible for. The fashion industry is the second-biggest consumer of water and is responsible for 2-8 % of global carbon emissions
What’s more, 85% of all textiles go to the dump each year (UNECE, 2018)
and washing some types of clothes sends significant amount of microplastics into the ocean
The Environmental Footprint of Fast Fashion
More facts and sources on Business Insider
Use of chemicals in clothes production also raise serious health concerns
both for the workers in the industry and consumers
Additional impacts on health also arise from the pollution described previously
The environmental and social cost of the fashion industry forces us to rethink fast fashion
and stresses the need for more sustainable business models and practices
Resources hereunder provide additional information on the environmental impacts of fashion
These plastic-based textiles have a significant impact on the environment and climate throughout their life cycle due to emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants. The textile sector is a growing contributor to the climate crisis, with about 1% of crude oil production used to produce synthetic fibres (European Environment Agency)
The fashion sector is also an important source of plastic leakage into the environment. The textile value chain is responsible for 9% of annual microfibre pollution to oceans (UNEP, 2021)
As fashion value chains are globalized and the industry has a significant impact on the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
international cooperation is important to foster sustainable fashion
Impact of the fashion industry on the SDGs (UNECE
Launched at the fourth UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-4)
the UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion is seeking to halt the environmentally and socially destructive practices of fashion
The Alliance is improving collaboration among UN agencies by analyzing their efforts in making fashion sustainable
identifying solutions and gaps in their actions
and presenting these findings to governments to trigger policy
supports innovative solutions in fashion through sustainable forests-based materials
Several other international organizations are working on global efforts to foster more sustainable fashion
Additional information on these initiatives can be found in the links below
Launched at COP24 in 2021, the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Change serves as a roadmap to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 within the textile
International Day of Zero Waste 2025 emphasizes the need for action in the fashion and textile sector to reduce waste and advance circular solutions
Towards zero waste in fashion and textiles
The fashion and textile sector’s linear business model is fueling overproduction and overconsumption
contributing to the global waste pollution crisis
Textile production and consumption volumes are rapidly rising and increasing the impact of the sector
outpacing the progress made towards the sustainability of its products and practices
consumers lose about US$460 billion of value each year by throwing away clothes that could continue to be worn
and some garments are estimated to be discarded after just seven to 10 uses
Eleven per cent of plastic waste comes from clothing and textiles
making it third in line after packaging and consumer goods
Only 8 per cent of textile fibres in 2023 were made from recycled sources
with less than 1 per cent of the total fibre market coming from textile-to-textile recycling
A lack of fibre recycling practices is estimated to equate to an annual material value loss of more than US$100 billion
The fashion and textiles sector relies heavily on synthetic fibers produced from fossil fuels
Discarded clothing often ends up in the Global South
where inadequate waste management leads to dumping
and severe environmental and social consequences
facing pollution and declining quality of life
To celebrate the 2025 edition of International Day of Zero Waste, leading voices from Geneva and beyond who are joined the panel of this event highlighted steps taken to move forward the zero-waste agenda and key initiatives to reduce the waste impact from the fashion and textile sector
Geneva is a major global hub for the governance of hazardous substances and home to numerous international intergovernmental
non-governmental and business organizations aiming at reaching the zero-waste goal including in the fashion and textile sector
Cotton production can have consequent impacts on the planet due to the use of pesticides
and the conversion of habitat to agricultural use
Conventional production practices can result in soil erosion and degradation
supporting sustainable models of cotton production is essential if we are to achieve the SDGs
Learn more about environmental sustainability in the cotton sector through the resources below
Many actors in Geneva are involved in promoting sustainable production and consumption patterns in the cotton industry (see section below for details). This year’s official celebration takes place on 7 October in Cotonou, Benin
with the participation of Geneva actors such as the World Trade Organization
This marks the first time WCD will be celebrated on the African Continent
Many actors in Geneva are involved in promoting sustainable production and consumption patterns in the cotton industry (see section below for details)
This year’s official celebration that took place on 4 October in Vienna had the participation of Geneva actors such as the World Trade Organization
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)
the largest cotton sustainability programme in the world
aims to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it
better for the environment it grows in and better for the sector’s future
Through a Global Environmental Facility (GEF) Project, “Reducing uses and releases of chemicals of concern, including POPs, in the textiles sector” the Basel Convention is aiming to stir significant and documented reductions in use
and exposure to chemicals of concern (CoCs) including POPs in the textiles sector in selected countries
guided tours across Geneva to rediscover sustainable solutions
ILO promotes decent work in the textiles
leather and footwear sector through social dialogue
Through its Fibres, Textiles and Clothing team
the International Trade Centre (ITC) encourages small businesses to grow through sustainable practices
ITC drives competitiveness while ensuring social and environmental responsibility
ITC therefore supports companies in ensuring their social and environmental performance
EFI is a flagship programme of the International Trade Centre
which connects marginalized artisans from the developing world – the majority of them women – to international fashion houses for mutual benefit
EFI also hosts the Secretariat of the UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion
encourages companies across the sector to announce their commitments to transparency and traceability
UNECE also convenes the Forests4Fashion initiative
launched in 2014 to promote sustainable forest management beyond the forestry sector and encourage sustainable production and consumption in support of Sustainable Development Goal 12
UN Trade and Development engages with circular economy and sustainable trade in the textile industry through research work and support to developing countries
The WBCSD supports business initiatives for circular economy and sustainable consumption and production, including in the fashion industry. The CTI Fashion Initiative brings together industry players to establish harmonized standards
metrics and best practices for circularity
we seek to unlock new avenues for value creation and operationalize circularity throughout the fashion and textile value chain
Indigenous Peoples have a wealth of traditional cultural expressions (TCEs) that can take different forms including
These TCEs are deeply connected to their history
TCEs held by Indigenous Peoples often inspire others
who always seek creative input and fresh ideas
using elements of Indigenous Peoples’ TCEs without consent and in inappropriate ways
can cause offense and harm to Indigenous Peoples
WIPO aims to create opportunities for a dialogue between Indigenous Peoples and fashion companies to shape fair and equitable interaction between them
around the multilateral negotiations to address distorting subsidies and trade barriers for cotton; and 2) development assistance provided to cotton production and its value chain
These two tracks reflect the clear linkages and possible synergies between cotton trade and development assistance in a number of developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) Members
UN system’s engagement is larger than the Geneva-based organizations presented here. Members of the UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion also include UNDP
governments and businesses work on solutions to shift the fashion industry toward a more sustainable pathway
consumers can also play a role with their daily actions
This section provides resources on the actions individuals can take to support sustainability in their apparel choices
Further resources and events to learn about environmental sustainability in the fashion industry are provided below
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DATELINE: 02 MAY 2025 GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / 01 MAY 2025, GAZA CITY
1. Wide shot, exterior, Palais des Nations, Flag Alley
Two months into a devastating aid blockade of Gaza, food has run out and people are fighting over water amid relentless bombing, the UN’s humanitarian affairs coordination office (OCHA) said today (2 May).
Speaking from Gaza City OCHA spokesperson Olga Cherevko told journalists in Geneva that a friend of hers “saw people burning a few days ago from the explosions and there was no water to save them.”
Since all entry points into the war-torn enclave were “sealed by the Israeli authorities for the entry of cargo” in March, the “worst-case scenario” was triggered, Cherevko said, supplies are depleting while the conflict rages on.
“Food stocks have now mainly run out, water access has become impossible,” she told journalists in Geneva. As Cherevko spoke, she noted that a “very violent fight” for access to water was taking place downstairs from her, with people throwing rocks and firing shots at a water truck pulling away.
The OCHA spokesperson said that every day she was seeing children “who have been deprived of their childhood for many months,” and elderly people “rummaging through piles of trash” in search of food and of things to burn for cooking in the absence of fuel. During a visit Thursday to Patient Friends Hospital, a paediatric hospital in Gaza City which had been attacked several times during the war, she heard reports of rising malnutrition rates, she said.
“Hospitals report running out of blood units, as mass casualties continue to arrive,” Cherevko stressed, while precious fuel is being rationed.
“Gaza is inching closer to running on empty,” she added.
Cherevko said that UN humanitarians are “in constant contact” with the Israeli authorities and are advocating for border crossings to reopen. “We have mechanisms that mitigate diversion, ensure that aid reaches the people it’s intended to reach,” she said.
Fletcher reaffirmed the urgent need for the release of hostages taken by Hamas on 7 October 2023, who “should never have been taken from their families” and stressed that “aid, and the civilian lives it saves, should never be a bargaining chip”.
Cherevko said that over the past one and a half months, 420,000 people have been “once again forced to flee, many of them with only the clothes on their backs, shot at along the way, arriving in overcrowded shelters, as tents and other facilities where people seek safety, are being bombed”.
Hayden Sujack had her second multi-home run game of the week and drove in three runs to help the Saints (11-10, 2-3 DuKane) to a big win over the Vikings (6-12, 0-5).
Caleigh Higgins also went yard in the contest and drove in two runs, while Addison Wolf added three hits in the contest. Saints pitcher Kyli Dunn allowed just one hit over five innings, which came from the Vikings’ Caroline Winsininski.
Isabelle Reed allowed just one run and one hit while striking out six over 6⅓ innings to help the Rockets (10-9, 8-3 Fox Valley) take down the Chargers while surpassing their conference win total from last season.
Antonina Garcia led the offense with two hits and two RBIs. Mia Lindquist had three hits in the contest, while Mei Shirokawa recorded two hits, including a double.
Ellie Peck had a two-run home run in the first inning and also had eight strikeouts in the circle to help the Knights (14-8, 1-4 Interstate 8) snap their three-game losing streak. Angelina Campise had the team’s only other RBI in the contest.
Amira Mendoza had a three-run home run, while Grace Sartain recorded three hits that tied the game at 6-6, but the Tigers put up four runs in the sixth inning to beat the Bulldogs (4-12, 0-4 DuKane).
Will Viebrock and Zane Pollack each had three hits and drove in two runs, while Bennek Braden finished with three RBIs to help the Rockets (11-9, 4-6 Fox Valley) to the conference victory.
Chase Powrozek got the win on the mound, allowing three hits and two runs (zero earned) and striking out seven over six innings.
Evan Ross allowed just two hits and two runs (zero earned) while striking out eight as the Knights (14-5, 5-2 Interstate 8) fell to the Spartans.
Brady Alstott, Antonio Villanueva and Carter Grabowski each had two hits to lead the offense.
TEHRAN – A delegation of officials from the Department of Environment
and the Ministry of Oil has participated in the 2025 Meetings of the Conferences of the Parties to the Basel
Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (2025 BRS COPs) which opened in Geneva on April 28 and will run until May 9
“Make visible the invisible: sound management of chemicals and wastes” is the theme of the event
Over 1,600 participants representing approximately 170 countries and regional economic integration organizations
and 260 observer organizations are attending the 2025 BRS COPs
These legally binding environmental treaties play a pivotal role in protecting human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals and wastes
The meetings taking place at the Geneva International Conference Centre
were preceded by preparatory meetings on April 27
The COPs will focus on efforts to address hazardous chemical and waste pollution that continues to pose significant threats to human health and the environment
The seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention (BC COP-17)
the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Rotterdam Convention (RC COP-12) and the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention (SC COP-12) are also held back-to-back in Geneva.
classification and hazard characterisation of wastes; technical guidelines on a range of wastes including but not limited to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) wastes
electronic and electrical waste (e-wastes)
RC COP-12 will consider the listing of 10 hazardous chemicals in Annex III
making them subject to the prior informed consent procedure under the Convention
SC COP-12 will consider the recommendations from the scientific body to include the following persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in Annex A to the Convention for elimination: 1) Chlorinated paraffins that are used in in metalworking fluids as lubricants
and also used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products
and rubber; 2) Chlorpyrifos an insecticide widely used in agriculture.
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