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Just in time! I've found that if you have a new product or book, it's best to finish it about a month before Christmas.Apparently, Pilots International of the Texas area found out too. My good friend Carolyn Ramirez and her sister Betty Rogers are longtime members of the local pilots club.It would take three or four columns to talk about the many organizations that benefit from Pilot Club’s work. Primarily, Pilot Club focuses on preparing young people for service, promoting brain safety and health, and supporting people who care for others.Both of my daughters were Anchor Club members during their…

What is going on here?Japanese stocks are booming, with the Nikkei average hitting its strongest reading in more than four years, lifting sentiment across Asian markets.What does this mean?Asian markets are trending positive this week, buoyed by strong U.S. economic data and a stable dollar. Optimistic risk appetite on Wall Street is spreading eastward, lifting various indexes. In particular, Japan's Nikkei Stock Average is set to hit its highest level in more than four years, buoyed by renewed optimism. Oil prices fell in early Asian trading but are set to rise for a second straight week, helped by strong U.S.…

TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Police Department has announced it will deploy SoundThinking's ShotSpotter acoustic gunshot detection technology.The new technology will cover two square miles of Tacoma starting in the fall, allowing law enforcement to identify and locate active shooter incidents through real-time alerts.Shift personnel will pinpoint the exact location of the shooting, and TPD said the technology will allow them to arrive on the scene faster, identify and rescue victims, interview witnesses and gather evidence.He also said it will help apprehend armed and dangerous individuals. ShotSpotter supports TPD's violent crime reduction initiative.The first rollout will be in the city's…

Really supportIndependent journalismClick here for detailsCloseOur mission is to provide unbiased, fact-based journalism that holds power accountable and exposes the truth.Every donation counts, whether it's $5 or $50.Support us to deliver journalism without purpose.The first European case of the new MPOX variant was confirmed in Sweden.At least 450 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo this year due to an MPOX clade 1 outbreak.The World Health Organization declared a global public health emergency on Wednesday after the virus spread across Central and East Africa.Formerly known as monkeypox, Mpox exists in two types: clade 1 and clade 2.Lineage 2…

Stay up to date with free updatesSimply sign up to the Equities myFT Digest and have it delivered straight to your inbox.Asian stocks tracked Wall Street gains on Friday, reversing a sharp market sell-off earlier this month as fears of a U.S. recession eased.Japan's benchmark stock index, the Topix, rose 3 percent, while the tech-heavy Nikkei rose 4 percent. Stocks in Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea also rose. Euro Stoxx 50 futures rose almost 0.5%, while contracts tracking the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 rose 0.3 and 0.4 respectively.U.S. stocks gained momentum on Thursday as retail sales data…

Football in Spain resumes this weekend with all first-round La Liga matches.Two matches will be played each day from Thursday to Monday, with reigning champions Real Madrid, led by rising star striker Kylian Mbappe, beginning their title defence at Mallorca on Sunday.Meanwhile, Barcelona travel to Valencia on Saturday before a high-profile clash between Villarreal and Atletico Madrid on Monday, while Athletic Club, Girona and Real Betis are in action on Thursday.With new stars joining the league, it should be another great season for Spain. Let's take a look at our opening weekend preview with our La Liga predictions.La Liga Predictions,…

Get your free copy of Editor's DigestFT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.In the two months since international experts warned of the threat of famine in the Gaza Strip, food supplies to the Strip have dwindled further to just about half the amount needed, according to the World Food Programme's regional director.”It's clear they're not getting enough food into Gaza,” Corinne Fleischer, who returned from the devastated area, told the Financial Times, citing access problems including the closure of most crossings, long delays at Israeli checkpoints and looting by gangs inside Gaza.Fleischer said the WFP…

Neuberger Berman, an independent, employee-owned private investment management firm, announced the appointment of Simon Cheung as senior vice president to lead the firm's single family office efforts in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Cheung will report to Greg Wu, head of the institutional clients group for Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Chan previously worked at UBS, China Minsheng Financial, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, and has a particular focus on serving single family offices. Wu, who relocated from Taiwan to Singapore last year to take on an expanded role, is focused on driving the firm's institutional business in Southeast…

BOURNE, Texas – Bourne made its first appearance in the Little League World Series tonight and did not disappoint, winning Game 1 of the season opener 9-0.The team has a sizable fanbase around San Antonio, especially in Borne, and there have been numerous watch parties for the team's biggest games, with the biggest taking place at Free Rome Brewery in Borne.”It's being said not only in (Williamsport) Pennsylvania about the team, but here in Borne. Talk about that,” KSAT reporter John Paul Barajas asked.”There's a hashtag: Bern vs. the World,” said Amanda Hood, a mother from Bern who was at…

Carolina Panthers (0-0) vs. New York Jets (0-0) Game Info: Saturday, August 17, 2024, 7:00 PM (Bank of America Stadium) Betting Odds: Carolina Panthers -1 — Over/Under: 31.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds The New York Jets vs Carolina Panthers will meet on Saturday in NFL preseason action at Bank of America Stadium. Here are our predictions for New York Jets vs Carolina Panthers: We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best picks for Jets vs Panthers. Here is what we will consider: – Jets' recent form and recent player performances -The Panthers' recent…