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The death of seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) international aid workers in Gaza this week was a profound tragedy.Humanitarian aid workers like WCK play an essential role in helping those most in need in the most difficult circumstances. They are true heroes who literally risk their lives in times of war and crisis, such as the current situation in Gaza.It is therefore understandable that immense emotion and anger erupted against Israel, which unintentionally struck a vehicle carrying seven aid workers. But we also have to be mindful of the fact that we are only in this terrible situation. To date,…

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You’re reading the Today Opinion newsletter. Sign up to get it delivered to your inbox.Facing the prospect of escalating war for the first time in decades, Europe is finally tightening its security after decades lagging behind the United States in military preparations and weapons production.of editorial committee According to reports, the European Union has just announced that it will spend $550 million to increase arms production and the bloc’s “first-ever blueprint to renew the continent’s declining defense industrial base.” be.The Council notes that these are encouraging developments, but warns that no matter what happens, “the road to strengthening Europe’s security…

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The campaign of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy told supporters on Wednesday that those charged in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot are “deprived of their constitutional liberties and sitting in a Washington, D.C. prison.” “I am an activist,” he said.The Kennedy campaign used this language in an email urging supporters to sign a petition calling for the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. In an email titled “We Must Free Assange!”, the campaign called out those imprisoned for the acts of January 6 regarding Assange and the US’ top secret surveillance program. He drew comparisons to Edward Snowden,…

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David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images A 99 Cents Only Store sign is displayed on a store facade on Monday, August 22, 2011 in Oakland, California, United States. new york CNN — 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain with locations in California, Texas, Arizona and Nevada, announced it is winding down its operations, according to a company press release Thursday. Like many retailers coming out of the pandemic, the West Coast chain is struggling with rising costs and shrinkage, meaning more product lost to customer error, breakage, internal losses and shoplifting. “This was a very difficult decision and not the outcome…

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Stocks Drop After Fed Officials Cast Doubt on Rate Cuts All 11 sectors of the S&P 500 fell. Barkin says Fed would be ‘smart’ to take its time to cut rates due to persistent inflation “No one wants another round of inflation,” Thomas Barkin said in a speech to home builders in Virginia, citing the strong U.S. labor market. Oil Is Hitting Its Highest Level in Months-Just in Time for Summer Driving Season Benchmark Brent crude oil futures rose 16% in 2024 to just under $90 a barrel, a level last breached in late October. Biden Warns Netanyahu Over U.S.…

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If you want to compound your wealth in the stock market, you can do so by purchasing index funds. But you can do better than that by choosing stocks that are better than the average (as part of a diversified portfolio). In other words, Kosan Rubber Industries Co., Ltd. (KLSE:KOSSAN)’s share price is up 57% from a year ago, significantly better than the market return of around 9.7% (not including dividends) over the same period. If it can sustain that outperformance over time, investors will do very well.If you zoom out, the stock price is actually under 42% in the…

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It is never easy to reexamine one’s fundamental beliefs, but I am now forced to question my previous disbelief in the existence of Satan. The fact that my electronic devices sometimes seem possessed by demons forces me to confront this ugly possibility.Now, let me start by saying that I’m not someone who has an inherent animosity towards personal technology. I’ve been known to be perfectly reasonable when a self-checkout at a supermarket refuses to let me proceed until I’ve placed my last purchased item in the bagging area. I patiently explain, sometimes with dramatic physical reenactments, that I actually placed…

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In the fast-paced, adrenaline-filled world of auto racing, every second counts. The persistent pursuit of performance and safety has led to several technological improvements. However, the benefits of these innovations go far beyond the racetrack. They break into cars driven by civilians. From materials and manufacturing techniques to safety systems and data analytics, racing technology has improved our daily travels by making them safer, more efficient, and more enjoyable. Some may wonder how the world of intense racing relates to the average driver’s everyday experience. Consider the innovations in vehicle safety and efficiency directly inspired by racing. For example, anti-lock…

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13News Now spoke with Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate about the latest numbers. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Murders and shootings are down significantly in Virginia Beach, according to the latest data. Mass shootings are down more than 28%, with 15 more shootings recorded in the resort city in 2024. In 2023, that number was just over 20. “Even though it’s a small number, it’s a big percentage, but every single one of them means something to this community, and it means something to our families,” said Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate. Told. This statistic is for the first…

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