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Throughout the quarter-century of Vladimir Putin's rule — he has served as prime minister or president since August 1999 — the former KGB officer has tried to sell the public an image of himself as a dictator, savior and defender of the Russian people.Indeed, just as the Kremlin described its invasion of Ukraine as a “special military operation,” it was presented as a humanitarian project to save Ukraine’s ethnic Russian population.But the reality is very different: since the start of the Ukraine war in February 2022, Putin has repeatedly shown his inability to protect the Russian people. Many Russian towns,…

This article, with teacher-chosen questions, is part of the Financial Times' free Schools Access programme: find out more/sign up hereSee the full list of IB Geography recommendations here.specification: Click on the article below, read it and then answer the questions.Asia's ageing population could bring a 'silver dividend'What is the expected number of people aged 60 and over in Asia Pacific by 2050?Outline the main health challenges facing this groupExplain how declining fertility rates and increasing life expectancies are contributing to the rapid ageing of societies in the Asia-Pacific regionSuggest two policy measures that could help address the economic impacts of…

The 2024 NFL season is like a message in your rearview mirror: It's closer than it looks.With the 4 p.m. ET deadline for player rosters having passed on Tuesday, all 32 teams in the league have reduced their rosters from a maximum of 90 players to a season-long maximum of 53. Many backup quarterback roles have been defined, and a handful of teams have made trades to skip the waiver line.With the initial roster set, here are 12 takeaways from Tuesday's action. 1. The Falcons aren't looking to add depth to their QB lineup.The Atlanta Falcons have three quarterbacks on…

Gardner-Webb vs. Wofford predictions and forecasts: odds, moneyline, spread – Thursday, August 29 Released Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 8:50 p.m. Our prediction model predicts the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs to win against the Wofford Terriers on Thursday, August 29th at 7pm ET. Keep scrolling for the full predictions for the game at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium, including spread, over/under and final score projections. Watch live college football without cable. Stream ACC, SEC, ESPN, and more with Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that lets you watch your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Start your risk-free…

AAC Football Predictions, Computer Predictions, Best Bets | Week 1 Published Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 8:13 p.m. Week 1 of the 2024 college football season will include 14 games featuring AAC teams. Keep scrolling to see some of the best bets for parlay options or standalone bets (according to our computer model), including betting on James Madison vs Charlotte at -8.5 as a spread bet or betting on the over/under of the James Madison vs Charlotte matchup. Bet on college football games with BetMGM. Sign up now using our link. Best Week 1 AAC Spread Bets Pick: James Madison…

In the early hours of the morning, the Australian dollar was the strongest among major currencies in the Asia-Pacific region, while the Japanese yen was the weakest. Essentially, Australia's CPI came in slightly higher at 3.5% versus the expected 3.4%, but the good news is that it has been trending down since peaking at 4.0% in May. The low point of the high cycle after the sharp rise was 3.4% in December through to February. AUDUSD rose 0.13%, which isn't a huge amount, but it rose 0.39% against the JPY, which got its impetus from some ambiguous comments from Bank…

Website, WLWT dot com. Tonight, WLWT will be looking at technology that many police departments are using to improve transparency and accountability. But many police departments in Hamilton County still don't use body cameras. And of course, it's a question of money. Tonight, Lindsey Stone from WLWT News Five will be here with us live to talk about the challenges for small police departments. And what they want to do about it. Hi, Lindsey. Hi, both of you. Actually, these police departments say the challenges are twofold: cost and editing. This equipment costs about $10,000 a year. Plus, they have…

From the Natural Stupidity Department To be honest, when I've witnessed some of the stupid things that happen when artificial intelligence is used in stupid ways, a part of me has always been amused by the people who get fooled. After all, I've witnessed most of this from afar. Writing about a situation where I was one of the people fooled by the stupidity feels a bit different. Sometime in the last week or so, I personally remember seeing the following trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming film, Megalopolis. Now, I remember seeing that trailer because of a quote at…

REDDING, Calif. — Shasta County Mental Health Services is accepting input from the public on a three-year program and spending plan.The plan was developed last year, and this annual update is expected to cover data for the 2022-2023 school year.Mental Health Services Act coordinator Ashley Saechao said the update will highlight programs and progress made over the past year using budgets allocated in the three-year plan.RELATED: Shasta County highlights Suicide Prevention Month with upcoming community events”I'm actually going to compile those comments and present those comments at a public hearing with the Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Advisory Committee and…

Dolly Parton is giving away free books to children in 21 states and around the worldDolly Parton's father grew up poor and never had the opportunity to learn to read. For the past three decades, the 78-year-old country music legend has been inspired by her family and made it her mission to promote literacy through her Imagination Library book distribution program. And in recent months, the program has expanded across states like Missouri and Kentucky, which are among 21 where every child under the age of 5 can sign up to have a book mailed to their home each month.…