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The escalation of the Israeli-Iranian conflict in recent months is often described as a further extension of Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. After all, Hamas has close ties to Iran and the two share the goal of eliminating the Jewish state.But that's not all.As a security scholar who has studied Middle East conflicts for over two decades, I would argue that a decade of U.S. foreign policy in the region has failed to contain Iranian ambitions and has instead contributed significantly to the current escalation of tensions.As recent events along Israel's northern border make clear, America's ability…

Venture further: A slowdown in the luxury market is shifting the areas in which luxury brands can win. For Nichapat Suphap, who founded Thailand-focused boutique talent agency The Venture Management last year, tapping into Southeast Asia's regional dynamics is an opportunity. Her nine-month-old agency is headquartered in Bangkok and plans to open a branch called “The Venture SEA” dedicated to talent and projects in the region. “This is not just about working with luxury brands because they all have press offices and offices there,” she said. “Now the focus has shifted to Southeast Asia and there are synergies between markets.…

On the global technology playing field, China's artificial intelligence ambitions stand out not only for their scale but also for their unique strategic approach.In 2017, the Chinese Communist Party announced its intention to overtake the United States to become the global leader in AI by 2030. However, rather than pioneering new technologies, this plan focuses on strategically adapting existing technologies to serve the nation's economic, political, and social goals.China and the United States are both actively pursuing AI technologies, but their approaches are very different. The United States has traditionally led fundamental AI research and innovation, with institutions such as…

Dr. Candida Rebello of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center wants to learn more about the connection between blood sugar levels and a diet high in soy. This connection is the main focus of her new study, “Lifestyle Interventions for Metabolism and Motivation Improvement,” or MOTIVATE for short, which looks at how certain diets affect blood sugar levels and how they can improve mood and energy levels. When soybean seeds are chopped, they produce an antibacterial compound called glyceollin, which has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and cognition. The chopped soybean seeds are ground into a flour and included in…

On August 19, as delegates gathered in Chicago to kick off the Democratic National Convention, surreal events were unfolding 6,000 miles away in Israel. In Tel Aviv, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared that Israel had accepted a “bridge proposal” for a ceasefire. Blinken stressed that it remained to be seen whether Hamas leadership in Gaza would agree. But as Blinken spoke, both Israeli and Hamas officials said there had been no progress in peace talks in Qatar.This is hardly surprising, given that just three weeks ago Hamas' chief negotiator and political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated in Tehran,…

Tacoma Police Hosts ShotSpotter Technology Community Meeting Tacoma police say ShotSpotter will allow police to identify active shooter incidents through real-time alerts and contribute to the city's crime reduction initiatives. TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Police Department (TPD) hosted the first of two community meetings on Wednesday to discuss a controversial technology it plans to implement this fall. The technology is called “ShotSpotter,” an acoustic gunshot detection technology from SoundThinking, which TPD says will help police identify gunfire incidents by alerting them to the exact location of gunfire in real time. TPD said it's a useful tool in the city's…

Bloomberg reported on Thursday that OpenAI will join other Silicon Valley tech giants in the fight against California's landmark artificial intelligence bill.SB 1047, a bill introduced by California Sen. Scott Wiener in February, aims to establish “common-sense safety standards” for AI systems that cost more than $100 million to develop, Business Insider reported on Monday.The bill would require companies to put in place protocols to prevent AI models from causing “serious harm,” such as being used to launch cyberattacks or lead to the development of weapons of mass destruction.The bill also includes a “total shutdown” provision that would act as…

Tom Westbrook's Outlook for Europe and the Global MarketsWith most Fed policymakers ready to cut interest rates, a global easing cycle is on the way. Lower U.S. interest rates give small and mid-sized markets some room to maneuver. The Bank of Korea already hinted at a possible October rate cut on Thursday. Bank Indonesia plans to cut rates in the fourth quarter.Traders have been steadily selling dollars in anticipation of the lowest U.S. short-term interest rates, currently at 5.25% to 5.5%, falling to 5.5% in the second quarter. Markets are pricing in 161 basis points of easing in Europe and…

The Notre Dame football team is a team with a lot of new faces, and they are just nine days away from opening their season.First, they have new quarterback Riley Leonard, a transfer from Duke University, and new offensive coordinator, former Louisiana State coach Mike Denbrock.But Denbrock is far from just a familiar face when it comes to this team and head coach Marcus Freeman.This will be Denbrock's third stint at Notre Dame, his first coming in 2002 as the offensive line/tight ends coach after two seasons there.After a five-year absence, he returned to Notre Dame and played seven more…

Cristiano Ronaldo announces the launch of his own YouTube channel © X (Twitter) Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, has taken a new step in his career. After dominating the soccer world for nearly two decades, Ronaldo decided to jump into a career as a content creator, and his first step was to launch his YouTube channel, “UR Cristiano.” Within hours of announcing the launch of his YouTube channel, Ronaldo broke a “world record” by becoming the fastest channel in the platform's history to reach 1 million subscribers. Not only that, but within…