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Sea Air Space 2023: A Showcase of Modern Naval Technology Sea Air Space 2023, one of the foremost naval exhibitions in the world, has been showcasing cutting-edge technology from various naval industries. Attendees have witnessed a myriad of exhibits ranging from ship-based technologies to the latest advancements in unmanned maritime systems. One of the notable features at the show is …

The Effect of Rising Oil Prices on Inflation and Stock Markets Oil prices are climbing on Monday, which may add more upward pressure on inflation. While stock markets worldwide are making only modest moves, S&P 500 is trading 0.1% higher in early trading. Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 226 points, or 0.7%, at 33,500, and Nasdaq composite is 0.4% …

Kim Mulkey Leads LSU to First Basketball Championship In only her second year at Louisiana State University (LSU), Kim Mulkey succeeded in bringing the school its first basketball championship. The Hall of Fame coach led her Tigers to a 102-85 victory over Iowa on Sunday, breaking records with a record offensive performance. “I turn around and look at the Final …

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has stated that India will react if no security is provided. Meanwhile, at a rally in Assam, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has criticized Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s pace of providing employment in the state, stating that it will take 100 years. In other news, an earthquake measuring 4.3 on the …

America Media Introduces New Editorial Categories Less than a decade after revamping its editorial categories, America Media, the media ministry, announces the addition of new options that will allow a greater breadth of expression that is more closely attuned to today’s media environment. According to one editor, these new editorial options will have greater synergies with social media and the …

The Pop Culture Happy Hour crew has had a difficult week, but they still managed to find some escapism in their favorite things. Here are their recommendations for what to check out this weekend: 1. Studio Ghibli Fest is back, featuring beautiful animated films like My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Spirited Away, and Ponyo. Even if you’ve seen these …

Former President Donald Trump Indicted by Manhattan Grand Jury A Manhattan grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump, making him the first current or former president to face criminal charges. The details of the indictment remain unclear as it is under seal. Trump is expected to surrender in New York early next week, according to sources familiar with the …

Astronaut Frank Rubio Breaks US Record for Longest Mission in Space By Jackie Wattles, CNN Astronaut Frank Rubio traveled to the International Space Station on September 21, 2023, for what he thought would be a six-month mission. But he’ll wind up staying in space for over a year — breaking the record for the longest mission conducted by a US …

Lloyd’s Lab introduces 10th cohort of insurtechs Lloyd’s Lab, the global accelerator programme, has announced its 10th cohort of insurtechs after receiving more than 200 applications from 32 countries. Thirteen teams have been selected to participate in the 10-week programme, which starts on 24 April. The teams have been classified into three themes: new products, data and models, and European …

Global warming will lead to a rise in supercell storms in the US According to a new study, global warming could lead to more severe supercell storms in the United States. Supercell storms are responsible for producing large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes, making them one of the most dangerous types of storms. What is a supercell storm? A supercell …