Author: 5hspx
As a continental land power, Russia historically has aspired to exercise hegemony in four bordering regions: Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Pacific littoral. Initially weakened after the breakup of the Soviet Union, Russia’s limited military and economic capabilities constrained its influence among the newly independent former Soviet republics throughout the 1990s. Upon taking office in 2000, Russian President Vladimir Putin initially focused on reasserting Russia’s position in Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. Moscow then announced a “pivot” toward Asia in Putin’s third presidential term from 2012 to 2018. In the following years, however,…
Follow us now… What is your lifestyle? Are you a first-time car buyer, commuter, city dweller, or new parent wondering which car is best for your active lifestyle? Newsweek has announced its Best Lifestyle Car awards in several categories. If outdoor activities aren't your thing, any model will do: Subaru's three utility models, which made the top 10 in all four categories, stand out for the most active new car buyers and offer unique features to meet their needs. The Subaru Crosstrek received the highest scores in most categories, with the Subaru Forester and Impreza also taking the top spots…
Images shown above and in the article are artist concepts of the exterior of the new School of Health Sciences and the interior of the Simulation Hospital Laboratory. Wilson, NC – August 8, 2024 – Barton College is pleased to announce it has received a $6 million grant from the Wilson Healthcare Foundation to support the development of the College’s School of Health Sciences. This cornerstone gift represents a significant investment in the future of health care education and highlights Barton College and the Foundation’s joint commitment to improving the quality of life for Wilson residents. “Our strong partnership with…
Here are some of the top stories trending online today, August 8th, including an update on Taylor Swift's canceled European concerts, research findings on a popular artificial sweetener, and more.Taylor Swift cancels three Vienna shows following terror threats (Washington Post)Authorities say chemicals found at Taylor Swift concert attack suspect's home (NPR)Study finds stevia, a common sweetener found in keto products, linked to blood clotting risk (CNN)Tropical Storm Debby makes second landfall in South Carolina, heavy rains expected along the East Coast (AP)NASA says Boeing Starliner astronauts may have to return on a different spacecraft (ABC)Olympics Recap: Track and Field, Swimming,…
Get your free copy of Editor's DigestFT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The world of Asian beauty is losing its luster. Shares of Asia's largest beauty groups, a normally robust sector, have been falling sharply this week. Japan's Shiseido Co. posted its biggest drop in nearly 37 years on Thursday. South Korea's Amorepacific Co. this week saw its worst share price drop since it listed 14 years ago. Global peers should take note of these moves, as they signal what the future holds for the beauty industry. Shiseido's shares plunged 16 percent before trading was…
according to Report from Pittsburgh On Wednesday afternoon, a long-discussed trade that would send San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to the Steelers was finalized. In effect A settled deal. John Lund of KNBR in San Francisco says that's not the case, since the Steelers are only offering draft picks to acquire Aiyuk, and the 49ers would like at least some compensation in the form of an active player not on the Steelers' roster. “They're desperate to win the Super Bowl,” Rand told me on 105.9 The X on Wednesday. “They're not just looking for a draft pick in…
AlamyIs a slower, more mindful pace of life the answer to stress – or is it just another unachievable, privileged lifestyle brag? Meet the author who battled burnout with “a year of nothing”.How does the idea of doing nothing for a year sound? No work, no emails, no career progression, no striving or achieving or being productive. For many of us, such a thought might once have brought its own anxiety attack – surely, work is status, earning money is achievement, and being busy is a brag? But these days, a year of nothing is more likely to sound dreamy,…
What will happen on day 13 of Paris 2024? A total of 27 gold medal events will be contested on Day 13, Thursday, August 8. Today's featured events are: Team sports come to exciting conclusion, focus on world records The men's basketball competition will advance to the semifinals (5:30 p.m., 9 p.m.), the men's soccer bronze medalist will be decided (5 p.m.) and the men's hockey tournament will conclude (2 p.m., 7 p.m.). Will the men's speed climbing world record be broken as the competition draws to a close (12:28pm)? Samuel Watson has already shaved his own record of 4.79…
The tech layoff wave is still going strong in 2024. Following significant workforce reductions in 2022 and 2023, this year has already seen 60,000 job cuts across 254 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. Companies like Tesla, Amazon, Google, TikTok, Snap and Microsoft have conducted sizable layoffs in the first months of 2024. Smaller-sized startups have also seen a fair amount of cuts, and in some cases, have shut down operations altogether. By tracking these layoffs, we’re able to understand the impact on innovation across companies large and small. We’re also able to see the potential impact of businesses…
August 8, 2024, 3:00 AM PST California is a global leader in artificial intelligence, which means it's expected to help figure out how to regulate it. The state is considering multiple bills to that end, but none have garnered as much attention as Senate Bill 1047. Introduced by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), the bill would require companies that produce the largest AI models to test and correct those models to ensure they don't facilitate serious harm. Is this a necessary step to keep AI accountable, or is it going too far? Simon Rust, co-founder of AI-powered companies, and Paul…