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Dec
17
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
Bangladesh a strategically important partner for the US

Bangladesh a strategically important partner for the US

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Bangladesh a strategically important partner for the US. US Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) Afreen Akhter has stated that"the United States sees Bangladesh as an "truly significant Strategic partner" and is looking ahead to working with Bangladesh over the next fifty years to build better relations. She stated that over the last 50 years, relations between the United States and Bangladesh have witnessed tremendous progress between peoples, governments and economies. People-to-people connections between these two countries are in-depth, she said. US court finds former Chávez treasurer guilty of collecting bribes The Bangladeshi…
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Dec
17
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
US court finds former Chávez treasurer guilty of collecting bribes

US court finds former Chávez treasurer guilty of collecting bribes

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US court finds former Chávez treasurer guilty of collecting bribes A day following her conviction, US Judges on Friday announced details of the method which revealed that an ex Hugo Chavez aide and her husband took home more than US$100 million in bribes. Chavez's former advisor Claudia Diaz was found guilty on Thursday by an US tribunal of tax evasion as a result of the payment of bribes by a mogul of the media to authorize high-value foreign exchange trades while she was head of Venezuela's National Treasury Office. Diaz, along with her husband Adrian Velasquez, accepted the bribes of…
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Dec
16
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
Twitter bans some journalists who cover Elon Musk

Twitter bans some journalists who cover Elon Musk

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Twitter bans some journalists who cover Elon Musk. Reporters from The New York Times, CNN and the Washington Post are among those who discovered themselves shut out of account on Thursday night. A Twitter spokesperson told the tech site The Verge that the ban was due to the sharing of live data about location. The incident comes after Mr. Musk promised to sue the proprietor of the profile which tracks his plane. The list of journalists banned include the Intercept's Micha Lee, Mashable's Matt Binder, and independent reporters Aaron Rupar and Tony Webster. A spokesperson from The New York Times…
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Dec
16
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
Canada defeats US in Rivalry Series with Sarah Nurse late goal

Canada defeats US in Rivalry Series with Sarah Nurse late goal

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Canada defeats US in Rivalry Series with Sarah Nurse late goal. Sarah Nurse scored with less than five minutes remaining and Canada defeated the United States 3-2 on Thursday night, after having lost the first three games of the 7-game Rivalry Series. Just moments after missing its chance to take advantage of an opportunity to score, Canada grabbed the lead after Nurse hit the ball from an enthralling angle at the very side of the line. Nurse's shot defeated goalie Maddie Rooney. "Sometimes difficult shots could get in, you throw the puck in the net and put the goalie in…
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Dec
15
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
SpaceX delay in California launch due to engine data review

SpaceX delay in California launch due to engine data review

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SpaceX delay in California launch due to engine data review SpaceX delayed the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from California with a U.S.French environmental monitoring satellite on Thursday to Friday to allow more time to examine the source of moisture in the booster engines. Vandenberg Space Force Base was to launch the mission to launch the Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite (SWOT) at 3:46 AM PST (6:46 AM EST; 1146 GMT). NASA, which is the primary sponsor of the SWOT mission, said that the launch will now be at the same time on Friday. Forecasters at Vandenberg predict…
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Dec
15
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
Southern California declared a drought emergency

Southern California declared a drought emergency

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Southern California declared a drought emergency. Officials have declared a drought emergency in Southern California to warn millions of Californians that if conditions do not improve, water conservation measures may become mandatory. Wednesday's statement by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California stated that its board of Directors had made the regional drought emergency declaration one day earlier. This calls for its 26 agencies, which serve around 19 million people, to reduce their water consumption or face high fees. How to Disable Accidental Touch Protection on Your iPhone Adel Hagekhalil (general manager of MWDSC), stated in a statement that "Since…
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Dec
14
2022
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By Debbik S.
Scientists record the first sound recording of Mars dust devils

Scientists record the first sound recording of Mars dust devils

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Scientists record the first sound recording of Mars dust devils. Convective vortices laden with dust are common on Mars' surface, especially at Jezero Crater, where the Perseverance Rover landed. They serve as an indicator of atmospheric turbulence, and provide an important lifting mechanism for Martian dust cycles. The Perseverance rover was the first to land on Mars with a working microphone. Scientists have now used it to record the first audio recording of an extraterrestrial whirlwind. Roger Wiens is a professor of Earth, atmospheric, and planetary sciences at Purdue University's College of Science. He said that sound can teach us…
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Dec
14
2022
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By Fredric M. Wiseman
Some pressure is relieved by a slowdown in US Inflation

Some pressure is relieved by a slowdown in US Inflation

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Some pressure is relieved by a slowdown in US Inflation. The latest indicator that prices are cooling is the slowing of inflation in the United States last month. This is despite the continuing pressures on American households. The government announced Tuesday that consumer prices increased 7.1% in November compared to a year ago. This was a sharp decline from the October peak of 7.7% and June's record high of 9.1%. This was the fifth consecutive decline. The consumer price index rose 0.1% when it was measured from month-to-month, giving a more current snapshot. Core inflation, which excludes volatile energy and…
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Dec
14
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
Biden seeks to reassert US power in Africa through summit

Biden seeks to reassert US power in Africa through summit

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Biden seeks to reassert US power in Africa through summit. This week, President Biden will host 50 African leaders in Washington for a high-profile summit to strengthen relations with Africa and counter Chinese or Russian influence. The summit will be the White House's first since 2014. This is because the Biden administration wants to increase cooperation on issues such as trade, investments and elections. The U.S.-Africa Summit is happening at a time when some African countries refuse to take a stance towards Russia. This is due to concerns about global food security during the war in Ukraine, and part of…
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Dec
14
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
The US is expected to add 36 more Chinese companies to its Entity List

The US is expected to add 36 more Chinese companies to its Entity List

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The US is expected to add 36 more Chinese companies to its Entity List Another 36 Chinese companies will be added to the US Entity List as soon as next week. This will severely restrict their access to US technology components and technology. Bloomberg reports that a source familiar with the matter stated that the Biden administration plans to release the final list of companies shortly. Yangtze Memory Technologies, (YMTC) is the only confirmed company. How to Target Military Families with Facebook Advertising This company was previously slated to supply Apple with 128-layer 3DNAND flash memory. Apple decided that relying…
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Dec
13
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
Asian stocks waver ahead of US inflation data and central bank rate decisions

Asian stocks waver ahead of US inflation data and central bank rate decisions

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Asian stocks waver ahead of US inflation data and central bank rate decisions. After making gains early Tuesday, Asian stock markets fell as investors waited for U.S. Inflation data. Many hope that this will convince the Federal Reserve and other central bankers to stop pursuing aggressive interest rate increases. MSCI's broadest index Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was at 0.10%, while Japan's Nikkei shares were 0.335% higher and Australian shares were at 0.24% and 0.24% respectively. Seoul's KOSPI index fell 0.10%.  The UK economy shrinks by 0.3% in three months from October China's CSI300 Index and Shanghai Composite Index both fell…
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Dec
12
2022
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By Patsy S. Nielsen
The UK economy shrinks by 0.3% in three months from October

The UK economy shrinks by 0.3% in three months from October

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The UK economy shrinks by 0.3% in three months from October. The three-month period October to October saw a decline in Britain's economy, which is proof of the impact that rampant inflation and rising interest rates have on industry and business. The gross domestic product, which is the broadest measure of economic activity, declined by 0.3% over the same period as the three months through July. This was according to the Office for National Statistics Monday. Citizen-science project Vanishing stars opens skies to public This decline occurred despite estimates showing that GDP rose 0.5% in October, following a 0.6% drop…
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Dec
12
2022
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By Debbik S.
Citizen-science project Vanishing stars opens skies to public

Citizen-science project Vanishing stars opens skies to public

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Citizen-science project Vanishing stars opens skies to public Stars don't have to disappear. However, many bright objects once visible in the sky in 1950s do not anymore. Scientists have turned to citizen science to help solve this mystery. This field allows anyone of any age to participate in scientific research projects that answer real scientific questions about the world, Earth, or space. The Vanishing & Appearing Sources During a Century of Observations citizen science project (VASCO), was launched in 2017. It dives into archives to find out how the stars are evolving. "In the citizen science program, we compare images…
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Dec
12
2022
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By Fredric M. Wiseman
Anglo American uses the latest digital twin technology at Quellaveco

Anglo American uses the latest digital twin technology at Quellaveco

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Anglo American uses the latest digital twin technology at Quellaveco Anglo American claims it has applied cutting-edge technology to Quellaveco copper mining in Peru. This allows it to create a virtual replica of the process plant that can replicate everything that occurs in the mine. With this, digital mining specialists are able to perform predictive tests that help reduce security risk, optimize the use and improve performance of production teams. Digital twins enable virtual reproductions of equipment and infrastructure. They display information about technical characteristics and operation using IoT with the same data that is provided by sensors in the…
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Dec
12
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
Lockerbie bombing suspect now in US custody

Lockerbie bombing suspect now in US custody

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Lockerbie bombing suspect now in US custody. According to authorities in the United States of America and Scotland, a Libyan man is being held in custody for his involvement in the December 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie. A spokesperson for the UK Crown Office said that Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi was charged by the US for his involvement in the bombing. CNN reported that the statement was made by the UK Procurator Fiscal Service and the UK Crown Office. Cal City delays again a decision on a new budget The bomb detonated above the…
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Dec
12
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
Cal City delays again a decision on a new budget

Cal City delays again a decision on a new budget

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Cal City delays again a decision on a new budget. On Thursday, the City Council saw the budget proposal for the 2022-2023 fiscal years. However, it delayed any decision until January when a new Council will be seated and more information will be available. ClearGov Inc. presented the draft budget for the fiscal year, which is already five months old. It is the first time that ClearGov Inc. has submitted it under a contract of three years, which was awarded in October. Interim City Manager Jim Hart stated that the budget presented was "apparently our first attempt at a Budget…
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Dec
11
2022
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By Patsy S. Nielsen
Madison High graduate finishes college football career

Madison High graduate finishes college football career

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Madison High graduate finishes college football career Sam Kidd was a Madison High School football star who suffered a shoulder injury in October. He was wearing street clothes and watched from the sidelines during a recent college football match. His James Madison University (JMU)team finished its first season in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Kidd, a JMU defensive back since 2017, played a minor role in the Dukes' victory at home over nationally-ranked Coastal Carolina (23rd at that time). As Coastal Carolina was on offense in the first period, Kidd's video was displayed on the scoreboard at the east end of…
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Dec
11
2022
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By Debbik S.
SPACEX OFFERS PRIVATE JAPANESE HKUTO-R MOONLANDER

SPACEX OFFERS PRIVATE JAPANESE HKUTO-R MOONLANDER

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SPACEX OFFERS PRIVATE JAPANESE HKUTO-R MOONLANDER SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched ispace's small Hakuto R M1 lunar lander towards the Moon after a delay of nearly two weeks. Liftoff occurred at 2:38 AM EST (7:38 UTC), Dec. 11, 2022 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. According to SpaceX's Twitter account, the launch was delayed in late November to allow for additional preflight checks. The Falcon 9 rocket launched the 750-pound (340 kilogram) lander into space. It did so in just 47 minutes and 53 minutes respectively. Both were placed in a ballistic lunar transfer…
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Dec
11
2022
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By Fredric M. Wiseman
How Blockchain can accelerate financial inclusion and social inclusion

How Blockchain can accelerate financial inclusion and social inclusion

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How Blockchain can accelerate financial inclusion and social inclusion. Today's world has sufficient resources to provide a basic level of living for everyone. In reality, however, the world is divided into haves and have-nots. As millions of people still live below the poverty line, global inequality remains skewed in favor of the wealthy. As a founder of the blockchain ecosystem, my call is for the world to reconsider a paradigm shift from 'for profit' to 'for benefit'. I appeal to the world to move away from the idea of profit maximization or crony capitalism in the fourth industrial revolution and…
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Dec
11
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
Markets seeking a final burst of liquidity before the year ends

Markets seeking a final burst of liquidity before the year ends

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Markets seeking a final burst of liquidity before the year ends. We are now close to the point where the rally should resume in the next few days. If this does not occur, another round of selling could take place. This could put an end to the Santa Claus rally one is used to seeing on Indian markets. BSE SENSEX fell by 686.83 points, or 1.09 percent, to close at 62.181.67 points. NIFTY fell by 199.50 points (or 1.07%) to close at 18,496.60.0 points. BSE100 and BSE200 saw their shares drop 0.95 percent, 0.96%, and 0.96% respectively in the broader…
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