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August 19th marks World Humanitarian Day, a day to celebrate the tireless, life-saving efforts of aid workers around the world. When crises erupt and conflicts break out, humanitarian workers are among the first on the scene to provide emergency assistance to those affected. Recent global crises such as Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East have unfortunately shown that aid workers all too often pay the highest price for their efforts. 2023 has been the deadliest year on record for aid workers, and 2024 is likely to continue the same tragic trend. Many aid…

U.S. stock markets closed higher on Friday, August 16, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising for the seventh consecutive trading day, recovering from a recent sell-off caused by weak economic data and recession fears. Investor sentiment was boosted by positive economic data and growing optimism that the Federal Reserve may begin cutting interest rates in September. Economic data showed U.S. housing starts fell 6.8% to 1.238 million in July, while building permits fell 4% to 1.396 million. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 67.8 in August, beating expectations. Most sectors in the S&P 500 ended higher,…

Here are some of the top stories making waves online today, August 19th, including a preview of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.Democrats and protesters rally in Chicago to support, challenge Harris and Biden (Reuters)What to know about the 2024 Democratic National Convention (Politico)DNC lineup: Who's speaking and what to expect (Axios)Ernesto regains hurricane strength, bringing powerful swells and dangerous rip currents to the U.S. East Coast (AP)Republicans accuse Biden of impeachable conduct in long-awaited report (The Hill)Israeli Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns Gaza ceasefire talks may be 'last chance' (NBC)Other notable headlinesPerdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken…

It's a narrative essay based on a conversation with Helen Sula, travel blogger and author of Trevi Fountain at 2pm on a Tuesday: Exploring Unconventional Living Abroad.It has been edited for length and clarity.I grew up in Dallas, but my parents taught study abroad programs there, so my family spent time in London every year.They loved their jobs, they were contributing, and they had flexible schedules. I remember thinking, “Is there a job like this for me?”I graduated from college in 2009 during the financial crisis. I had no idea what to do with my life, so I took my…

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High velocity thermal spraying is emerging as a viable alternative to welding for maintaining major industrial components. Image courtesy of CandyRetriever via Shutterstock. Process vessels and industrial boilers provide essential manufacturing infrastructure in many heavy industries, including oil and gas, pulp and paper, chemicals, and waste management. However, the media processed within these vessels are often corrosive in nature. For example, in amine processing equipment, carbon steel surfaces can be attacked by water vapor condensation and carbonic acid formation. Additionally, these components are often exposed to high temperatures and heavy use, which can lead to erosion and stress cracking. Maintaining…

The Indian rupee closed higher on Monday, buoyed by gains in Asian currencies that pushed the rupee to a two-week high.The rupee rose to close at 83.87 against the US dollar, up from Friday's close of 83.94, and hit 83.85 during the trading session, its highest since August 6. The rupee was volatile throughout the day, having been pulled back from a two-week high by dollar buying bids from importers, before regaining strength towards the end of the session. Despite Monday's gains, the rupee's recent gains have been largely modest due to outflows from domestic equities and strong dollar demand…

Get your free copy of Editor's DigestFT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.AMD has agreed to buy artificial intelligence infrastructure group ZT Systems in a $4.9 billion cash-and-stock deal, expanding a string of AI investments by the chip company as it aims to challenge market leader Nvidia.The California-based group said the acquisition would accelerate adoption of its Instinct series of AI data center chips, which compete with Nvidia's popular graphics processing units.ZT Systems, a private company founded 30 years ago, builds custom computing infrastructure for the largest AI “hyperscalers,” which don't disclose their clients, but…

Although popular investor, entrepreneur and author of the bestselling personal finance book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” Robert Kiyosaki, continues to warn against fiat currencies and traditional banks, he has made no secret of his inclination towards more alternative forms of investment, including cryptocurrencies. Indeed, Kiyosaki has long been opposed to storing savings in banks, viewing the banking system as “corrupt” and prone to financial panics, and has expressed growing frustration with people's reluctance to invest in cryptocurrencies, highlighting his own interest in three specific digital assets. #1 Solana (SOL) One of Kiyosaki's favorite assets in the cryptocurrency market is Solana…

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business unit of leading technology group Cassava Technologies, announces a strategic partnership with American connectivity innovator Globalstar to provide advanced 5G connectivity solutions across Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf region. Strive Masiyiwa, founder and chairman of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, said: “I'm really excited about the connectivity solutions that are emerging from advancements in 5G private network technology. This technology will enable us to provide services to large enterprises such as mining with their own 5G private networks, and also enable next generation services such as AI, which is huge.” The partnership gives Liquid…