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Trump’s army parade is costing hundreds of thousands and, probably, one thing extra useful, critics say

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Trump’s army parade is costing hundreds of thousands and, probably, one thing extra useful, critics say

Donald Trump’s long-desired military parade was only confirmed six weeks ago, but it now arrives in a week that has raised alarm among military experts and Democrats over the politicization of American troops.  According to The Associated Press, Saturday’s parade in Washington will feature synchronized flyovers of military aircraft, along with the processions of tanks, … Read more

The rise of AI could make faculty levels ‘outdated’

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The rise of AI could make faculty levels ‘outdated’

“Rapid skills change and knowledge turnover may mean formal degrees are more rapidly out of date,” according to PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer report. Nd3000 | Istock | Getty Images Employer demand for formal degrees is declining for all jobs, but more quickly for jobs exposed to artificial intelligence, according to the 2025 AI … Read more

Chilling last sighting of Brit revealed earlier than he vanished from Brazil Airbnb

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Chilling last sighting of Brit revealed earlier than he vanished from Brazil Airbnb

Denis Kopanev, 33, was wearing a dark-coloured baseball cap, a white shirt, and a matching beige jacket and trousers when he left his holiday let in Rio de Janeiro on Monday Denis Kopanev has disappeared in Brazil(Image: Jam Press) A British tourist who mysteriously vanished from his Airbnb while on holiday in Brazil was last … Read more

Sole survivor of Air India crash has an unimaginable story — however he is not distinctive

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Sole survivor of Air India crash has an unimaginable story — however he is not distinctive

A miracle. Stunning. Unbelievable.  These are some of the reactions online and in headlines around the world about Vishwashkumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241 people on board and several more on the ground after the plane crashed minutes after takeoff.  The Dreamliner struck a medical college hostel when it crashed … Read more

Commerce tensions not stopping Chinese language corporations from pushing into U.S.

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Commerce tensions not stopping Chinese language corporations from pushing into U.S.

The Insta360 One R displayed in a container of water at the Insta360 booth during CES 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Jan. 8, 2020. David Becker | Getty Images News | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese companies are so intent on global expansion that even the biggest stock offering to date on … Read more

Indiana has all the time had a particular connection to basketball — and now it is the middle of the hoops universe

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Indiana has all the time had a particular connection to basketball — and now it is the middle of the hoops universe

INDIANAPOLIS — There’s a phrase that’s ubiquitous in Indiana. You see it on chalkboard signs outside of bars. You hear it from fans, coaches and players. It was emblazoned on T-shirts at Game 3 of the NBA Finals. It’s even the slogan for the state’s basketball Hall of Fame. In 49 other states, it’s just … Read more

King Charles requests Trooping the Color adjustments in tribute to Air India crash victims

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King Charles requests Trooping the Color adjustments in tribute to Air India crash victims

The King’s Official Birthday Parade – Trooping the Colour – will take place tomorrow and King Charles has amended some plans for the day as a mark of respect for the lives lost in the Air India crash King Charles has requested some changes to Trooping the Colour tomorrow (Image: Getty Images) The King has … Read more

Air India crash: What are subsequent steps as probe seems for ‘full image’? – Nationwide

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Air India crash: What are subsequent steps as probe seems for ‘full image’? – Nationwide

From eyewitnesses and videos to the actual wreckage itself, those probing the crash of Air India Flight 171 on Thursday will try to get the “full picture” into what happened, plane crash investigation experts say, though it may take some time for the cause to be known. That investigation is already underway, with investigators having … Read more

Oracle’s inventory closes out finest week since 2001 on cloud momentum

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Oracle’s inventory closes out finest week since 2001 on cloud momentum

Oracle CEO Safra Catz speaks at the FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami Beach, Florida, on Feb. 20, 2025. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Oracle shares enjoyed their best week since 2001 as Wall Street cheered a strong earnings report and bullish comments on the company’s prospects in cloud computing. The stock jumped about 24% for … Read more

Map of Israel’s strikes on Iran: See assault areas

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Map of Israel’s strikes on Iran: See assault areas

Israel’s major early-morning attack on Iran killed military leaders and scientists, damaged the country’s nuclear facilities and escalated long-running tensions in the region. More than 200 Israeli jets fired on targets across Iran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian promised a “powerful response,” before Iran launched a round of retaliatory missile attacks into Israel. This map captures … Read more