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Predictor Picks: Nothing to lose with Jannik Sinner in Madrid | ATP Tour | Tennis
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Gauff an improving triple-surface threat, says Gilbert: Esteemed coach Brad Gilbert believes his current charge Coco Gauff is destined to succeed on all three ...
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Simona Halep shares very sad news just before one of her most successful tournaments
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Quick Glance: Simona Halep Withdrawal Update
- Simona Halep has decided not to participate in the Madrid Open in order to focus on her fitness and prepare for competition after more than 18 months of inactivity.
- Following a positive test for Roxadustat, Halep's four-year doping ban was reduced to nine months in March, and she returned as a wildcard at the Miami Open, exiting in the first round against Paula Badosa.
- Despite denying any wrongdoing, Halep stated that a contaminated supplement was responsible for her positive drug test, leading to the reduction of her ban.
- The WTA is considering allowing players cleared of doping offenses or with reduced bans to return to future competitions with 'special rankings'.
Elena Rybakina: I have all the chances to win a Grand Slam on any surface: Elena Rybakina has made the perfect start to her clay season, and has suggested that ...
tennishead.net/elena-rybakina-i-have-all-the-chances-to-win-a-grand-slam-on-any-surface/
Quick Glance: Elena Rybakina Ends Swiatek's Winning Streak
- Elena Rybakina emerged victorious in Stuttgart against defending champion Iga Swiatek, securing a spot in the clay-court tournament final.
- In the final, Rybakina will face off against Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, who overcame Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the second semi-final.
- Rybakina now holds a 4-2 head-to-head record against four-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek and is set to compete in her fifth final of 2024 on Sunday.
- For Kostyuk, this upcoming final will mark her third career final, following her triumph in Austin last season and her runner-up finish at the San Diego Open in March.
No Rest for the Wicked Hotfix Improves Performance, Increases Tool Durability: Improved drop rates for Clay and other rocks at digging spots, critters and enemy ...
gamingbolt.com/no-rest-for-the-wicked-hotfix-improves-performance-increases-tool-durability
Two thousand years ago, wine was likely as complex and flavorful as today: Roman wines 'may even have rivaled the fine wines of today,' archaeologist says; ...
timesofisrael.com/two-thousand-years-ago-wine-was-likely-as-complex-and-flavorful-as-today/
Intriguing Greek-inscribed token likely traded for feast offerings at Second Temple
timesofisrael.com/intriguing-greek-inscribed-token-likely-traded-for-feast-offerings-at-second-temple/
Casper Ruud captures biggest title of career in Barcelona with victory over Tsitsipas in final
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Quick Glance: Casper Ruud triumphs over Tsitsipas in Barcelona
- Casper Ruud captures the biggest title of his career in Barcelona by defeating Tsitsipas.
- The Norwegian wins the ATP 500-level event final against Tsitsipas.
- Ruud is 26-0 this year when winning the first set and has won 10 ATP 250 titles.
- Tsitsipas and Ruud will now head to the Masters 1000 event in Madrid.
De Minaur becomes first Australian to defeat Nadal on clay: There were no post-match histrionics from de Minaur after the victory, fully aware he had toppled a ...
smh.com.au/sport/tennis/de-minaur-becomes-first-australian-to-defeat-nadal-on-clay-20240418-p5fkoi.html
Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
MATCH POINT: Stefanos Tsitsipas reaches Barcelona final with another comeback | Tennis.com
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Iga Swiatek slides through clay-court opener, defeats Elise Mertens in Stuttgart: The world No. 1 kicked off her Porsche Tennis Grand Prix title defense with a ...
tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-slides-through-clay-court-opener-defeats-elise-mertens-stuttgart
Marketa Vondrousova stuns Aryna Sabalenka, reaches Stuttgart semifinal: Vondrousova, the reigning Wimbledon champion, rallied from a set down to defeat the ...
tennis.com/news/articles/marketa-vondrousova-stuns-aryna-sabalenka-reaches-stuttgart-semifinal
Emma Raducanu 'looking forward' to match with No.1 Iga Swiatek: Emma Raducanu has continued her winning run on indoor clay courts, but now faces the ...
tennishead.net/emma-raducanu-looking-forward-to-matchup-with-world-no-1-iga-swiatek/
Naomi Osaka candidly opens up to Nick Kyrgios in very deep & meaningful conversation
tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Stories/144070/naomi-osaka-candidly-opens-up-to-nick-kyrgios-in-very-deep-amp-meaningful-conversation/
Coco Gauff rallies in first clay match of 2024, defeats Sachia Vickery in Stuttgart
tennis.com/news/articles/coco-gauff-rallies-in-first-clay-match-of-2024-defeats-sachia-vickery-in-stuttgart
Tennishead magazine: Clay season special, April 2024 issue: 2024 clay court season special! Enjoy the April 2024 bumper issue of Tennishead magazine with 164 ...
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The analytics revealing Tsitsipas’ edge on clay: With his potent serve and forehand, it might seem unusual that Stefanos Tsitsipas’ best results consistently ...
ausopen.com/articles/news/analytics-revealing-tsitsipas-edge-on-clay
Max Group starts production of green blocks: Max Group, a top construction firm in Bangladesh, has entered the green brick business by starting commercial ...
thedailystar.net/business/news/max-group-starts-production-green-blocks-3590141
Joao Fonseca adjusts to heavier conditions in Bucharest for second ATP quarterfinal of 2024
tennis.com/news/articles/joao-fonseca-adjusts-heavier-conditions-bucharest-second-atp-quarterfinal-2024-albot
Man rescued after trench collapses and buries him in clay and sand: It took more than six hours to free the man
standard.co.uk/news/london/rescue-trench-collapse-london-fire-brigade-charlton-b1152201.html
Pick of the pots: We meet Three Potters who will be exhibiting at @Ceramic Art Westridge during next month’s Open Studios.
newburytoday.co.uk/lifestyle/pick-of-the-pots-9361706/
Iga Swiatek 'proud' to achieve impressive world No.1 statistic: Iga Swiatek is alongside some of the greats after spending 99 weeks as No.1 ...
tennishead.net/iga-swiatek-proud-to-achieve-impressive-world-no-1-statistic/
Iga Świątek Dazzles as Lancome Ambassador in a Stunning Debut Photoshoot: Ahead of the rigorous clay court season, Iga Świątek thrilled fans by revealing her ...
polanddaily24.com/iga-swiatek-dazzles-as-lancome-ambassador-in-a-stunning-debut-photoshoot/lifestyle/40316
Why Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic won’t mind defeat in Monte Carlo: By their standards, the Serb and the Italian underperformed. But the clay-court season is ...
theathletic.com/5414902/2024/04/16/jannik-sinner-novak-djokovic-titles-tennis-season-2024/
Woodbridge: Osaka’s Rouen entry “one of her most important career decisions”: Naomi Osaka will play this week’s WTA 250 clay-court event in Rouen ...
ausopen.com/articles/news/woodbridge-osakas-rouen-entry-one-her-most-important-career-decisions
Voyager 1 space probe sends usable data back to Earth: The 46-year-old research instrument only produced unreadable data garbage for months ...
spektrum.de/news/raumsonde-voyager-1-funkt-wieder-verwertbare-daten-zur-erde/2214714
Quick Glance: Voyager 1 Sends Usable Data to Earth Again
- Launched in 1977, Voyager 1's mission is to explore interstellar space.
- After sending unreadable data for months, a fix was found for the issue.
- Experts repaired a faulty chip in the Flight Data Subsystem to resume sending readable data.
- The mission remains iconic, but the battery's longevity is uncertain as the probe continues its journey through the Milky Way.
After Months of Gibberish, Voyager 1 Is Communicating Well Again: NASA scientists spent months coaxing the 46-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft back into healthy ...
scientificamerican.com/article/after-months-of-gibberish-voyager-1-is-communicating-well-again/
Judge tells Trump lawyer in hush money trial he is 'losing all credibility': The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial on Tuesday told ...
reuters.com/world/us/judge-consider-gag-order-violations-trump-hush-money-trial-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Court Hearing on Gag Order Violation Amid Trump-Cohen Feud
- Judge Juan Merchan will determine whether to penalize Donald Trump for repeated breaches of the gag order preventing the former president from publicly discussing witnesses or jurors in the criminal hush money case.
- Prosecutors are urging Merchan to impose a $1,000 fine on Trump for each violation and to caution him that future infractions can result in not just additional fines but also potential incarceration.
- Responding to Trump's social media activity, Cohen, a pivotal prosecution witness, accused Trump of desperation on Twitter, with Trump's legal team justifying his responses as campaign-related.
- Regarding the gag order infringements, the jury will not be presented with arguments. Merchan specified that if the arguments are not wrapped up by 11 a.m., they will pick up the discussion on the infringements at a later time.
Jennifer Lopez hunts AI in action-packed ‘Atlas’ trailer: ‘Like doing a one-woman show’
ew.com/jennifer-lopez-sterling-k-brown-simu-liu-star-in-netflix-s-atlas-8637146
Quick Glance: Jennifer Lopez engages in an epic battle against AI in ‘Atlas’ trailer: Like a One-Woman Performance
- Jennifer Lopez stars as Atlas Shepherd fighting against a threat from artificial intelligence.
- The movie tells an emotional story about friendship and trust.
- The actress faces the challenge of acting without a human scene partner in many scenes.
- Sterling K. Brown and Simu Liu contribute to the impressive ensemble cast.
Australian PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire' in row over attack footage
bbc.com/news/world-australia-68878967
Tesla to lay off nearly 2,700 employees in Texas factory, notice shows: Tesla will lay off 2,688 employees at its Texas factory, the electric vehicle maker said ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-lay-off-nearly-2700-employees-texas-factory-notice-shows-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Tesla to Lay Off Nearly 2,700 Employees in Texas Factory
- Tesla will lay off 2,688 employees at its Texas factory, as indicated in a notification.
- The layoff was done under the WARN Act, a U.S. labor law requiring companies with 100+ employees to notify ahead of planned closings or mass layoffs.
- Tesla announced that the layoffs will begin on June 14, amidst falling sales and an escalating price war.
- The global job cuts include 285 employees in Buffalo, New York, as part of another round of layoffs cutting over 10% of jobs.
New US military aid package to Ukraine expected to be worth around $1 billion: The Biden administration is preparing a new aid package for Ukraine that is ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/new-us-military-aid-package-to-ukraine-expected-to-be-worth-around-usd1-billion/
Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Caitlin Clark set to sign new 8-year deal with Nike, reports say - ESPN: Caitlin Clark will reportedly continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40008254/caitlin-clark-set-sign-new-8-year-deal-nike-reports-say
Quick Glance: Historic Shoe Contract: Nike pays Caitlin Clark $28 million
- Caitlin Clark's shoe deal could be worth $28 million.
- Clark set record TV ratings for women's college hoops.
- The negotiations peaked at the NBA All-Star weekend.
- Nike surpasses other brands' offers and plans long-term with Clark.
Meta is putting AI front and center in its apps, and some users are annoyed: Meta’s artificial intelligence-powered assistant is suddenly everywhere in its ...
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/meta-putting-ai-front-center-apps-users-are-annoyed-rcna148857
Judge to weigh in on request to hold Trump in contempt for breaking gag order: The hearing could result in further financial punishment for Trump ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/judge-to-weigh-in-on-request-to-hold-trump-in-contempt-for-breaking-gag-order
Quick Glance: Trump's Attempt to Influence 2016 Election: Hush Money Trial Begins
- An prosecutor alleges that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
- The trial, potentially lasting up to two months, will require Trump to spend his days in a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail.
- The indictment includes 34 counts of falsifying business records, punishable by up to four years in prison.
- The case sheds light on efforts to suppress stories, known as 'Catch-and-Kill' in tabloid industry, to prevent potentially damaging revelations.
Largest fire engine convoy to deliver aid to Ukraine: A convoy including 20 fire engines will leave Kent and carry more than 2,800 pieces of equipment.
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Trump Trial Live: Fine Trump $10,000 for gag order violations, prosecutors ask judge
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K-Pop Powerhouse ATEEZ on Making History at Coachella, Record Store Day and the Grammy Museum
hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/ateez-interview-coachella-historic-performance-1235877966/
Huawei sales are soaring in China as Apple sinks: Huawei is not only making a roaring comeback in China, it is also on the verge of overtaking Apple in the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/tech/huawei-apple-smartphone-sales-china-hnk-intl/
Ex-Melania Trump aide rips decision to ‘hawk some jewelry’: An ex-aide to Melania Trump is slamming the former first lady’s launch of a jewelry line just as her ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4614805-melania-trump-hawk-some-jewelry-necklace-mothers-day/
Child among five dead on Channel migrant boat: French authorities say the victims had boarded an overloaded boat which was attempting to reach the UK.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68880671
Lakers’ LeBron James lashes out at replay officials after buzzer-beater loss to Nuggets: “What are we doing?”
denverpost.com/2024/04/23/lakers-lebron-james-replay-officials-nuggets-playoff-loss/
The Sports Bra announces plans to franchise with investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian
oregonlive.com/sports/2024/04/the-sports-bra-announces-plans-to-franchise-with-investment-from-alexis-ohanian.html
Quick Glance: The Sports Bra Announces Franchising Plans with Investment from Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian
- The Sports Bra, a now-iconic Portland destination that made history as the first women’s sports bar in the world, has announced plans to franchise and expand into other cities.
- Investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian - the husband of tennis legend Serena Williams - will fund the effort in partnership with Ohanian’s 776 Foundation. All returns from the investment will be invested back into girls’ and women’s sports via the foundation, the Sports Bra wrote in a post on Instagram.
- Owner Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra in Portland in 2022, and the business thrived in a city and state that has consistently showcased strong support for women’s sports.
- But the growing hype around women’s sports is not unique to Portland. The popularity of women’s professional sports has seen a significant national uptick thanks, in part, to the emerging stardom of athletes like Sophia Smith, Caitlin Clark and others.
VW workforce cuts: Volkswagen pays up to 450,000 euros in severance pay: VW is fueling its workforce reductions with high severance payments ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/auto/sparprogramm-bei-volkswagen-vw-zahlt-bis-zu-450-000-euro-abfindung/29757096.html
Ten crew killed after two Malaysian Navy helicopters collide in midair: The two helicopters were practising for an aerial display at the naval base of Lumut at ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/ten-crew-killed-after-two-malaysian-navy-helicopters-collide-in-midair
Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters
- Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
- The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.
- The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.
- An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.
GTA 5’s cut “James Bond Trevor” DLC was already part-shot, actor says: The GTA 5 Agent Trevor DLC episode could have been a real treat for fans on PlayStation ...
theloadout.com/gta-5/agent-trevor-dlc-james-bond
Finland among world's top military aid donors to Ukraine: The value of Finnish military support for the war-torn country has multiplied recently.
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Shogun: A guide to the hit Japanese samurai epic as its finale cuts deep: A quick guide as the razor sharp, critically-acclaimed samurai epic reaches its finale.
bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68881283
Esther Duflo: Rich world owes $500bn in ‘moral debt’ to poor countries: Nobel-winning economist speaks about her climate-focused tax proposal
ft.com/content/2fa5787c-7139-405d-aecc-b07a493cb304
Tom Cruise 'dumbfounded' guests at Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday bash with breakdancing and splits
nypost.com/2024/04/22/entertainment/tom-cruise-did-breakdancing-at-victoria-beckhams-50th-birthday-bash/
Quick Glance: Tom Cruise wows guests at Victoria's 50th birthday bash
- Tom Cruise wowed A-list guests at Victoria's party.
- The Spice Girls also performed and danced to their 1997 hit.
- Victoria Beckham called the celebration the best night ever.
- Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz Beckham did not attend the party.
Drivers, start your electric motors!: Imagine an auto race with speed but no engine noise. That battery-powered future is already here, with Formula E.
washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/04/23/electric-vehicles-motorsports-formulae/
‘You’re the chief now’: Lavish welcome for Albanese in Kokoda: Greeted by tribal chants and pounding drums, Albanese arrived in Kokoda Village for an extravagant ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/you-re-the-chief-now-lavish-welcome-for-albanese-in-kokoda-20240423-p5flz7.html
Taylor Swift and 'Tortured Poets' smash the Spotify album streaming record: On Friday — the day Swift released her 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department — ...
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246318828/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-spotify
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
‘Always had a way to light up the classroom’: TJC pays tribute to teen killed in Tampines accident
straitstimes.com/singapore/always-had-a-way-to-light-up-the-classroom-tjc-pays-tribute-to-teen-killed-in-tampines-accident
‘My goodbye to her was my last’: Friends say teen killed in Tampines accident was bright, friendly
straitstimes.com/singapore/my-goodbye-to-her-was-my-last-friends-say-teen-killed-in-tampines-accident-was-bright-friendly
Quick Glance: Bright, Friendly Teen Killed in Tampines Accident
- Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril, a bright and friendly student, was known as a 'high-flier' by her friends.
- The 17-year-old Temasek Junior College student met a tragic end in a traffic accident while on her way to a college running event.
- Afifah leaves a gap in the community as she was seen as a rising personality by many.
- Her untimely death has not only left family and friends grieving but the entire community mourning.
Ten dead as two Navy helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia: One of the choppers clipped the rotor of the other before the two crashed into the ground ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68852721
Lorene Scafaria To Direct HBO’s Rachel Sennott Comedy Pilot: Succession director Lorene Scafaria is back at HBO to direct and executive produce the ...
deadline.com/2024/04/lorene-scafaria-direct-rachel-sennott-hbo-pilot-1235891652/
Brackeys Returns – Making Godot Tutorials: Popular Unity YouTuber Brackeys is back after a 3 year hiatus and instead of Unity they will be creating Godot Game ...
gamefromscratch.com/brackeys-returns-making-godot-tutorials/
Renewable energy is slashing emissions, now it’s cutting prices too: Wholesale electricity prices are down as the share of renewable energy in the grid continues ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/renewable-energy-is-slashing-emissions-now-it-s-cutting-prices-too-20240422-p5flqy.html
We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent: Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety
scientificamerican.com/article/we-need-to-make-cities-less-car-dependent/
Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
apnews.com/article/biden-earth-day-solar-grants-epa-climate-5bece7e419e9141241287575abb0fefc
Player poll shows LeBron James is gaining ground on Michael Jordan in GOAT debate, but Bulls star still ahead
cbssports.com/nba/news/player-poll-shows-lebron-james-is-gaining-ground-on-michael-jordan-in-goat-debate-but-bulls-star-still-ahead/
Biden sets new target to protect vast US water sources: The Biden administration on Tuesday set a new goal to protect vast U.S. water sources ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-sets-new-target-protect-vast-us-water-sources-2024-04-23/
Microsoft: APT28 hackers exploit Windows flaw reported by NSA: Microsoft warns that the Russian APT28 threat group exploits a Windows Print Spooler ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-apt28-hackers-exploit-windows-flaw-reported-by-nsa/
LaKeith Stanfield Circling ‘El Paso, Elsewhere’ Video Game Adaptation: An ‘El Paso, Elsewhere’ movie produced by and starring LaKeith Stanfield is in the works ...
deadline.com/2024/04/el-paso-elsewhere-movie-starring-lakeith-stanfield-in-works-1235890630/
Rishi Sunak to pledge more money to support Ukraine: The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68878627
Microsoft raising Windows 11 24H2 system requirement to block CPUs without SSE4.2 and PopCnt
neowin.net/news/microsoft-raising-windows-11-24h2-system-requirement-to-block-cpus-without-sse42-and-popcnt/
Tesla's Cybertruck needs a hole drilled through the accelerator pedal: A user posted a 35-second video on X of him fixing the gas pedal issue that caused a ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-cybertruck-accelerator-pedal-recall-fix-includes-drilling-hole-2024-04
Biden administration imposes first-ever staff minimum for nursing homes : Over industry opposition, the administration set a minimum staff level for nursing in a ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/22/nursing-home-staff-minimum/
Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/23/west-is-best-how-we-stack-up-against-australia/
Céline Dion talks beauty secrets with Vogue France: “I'm very proud that at 55, I'm being asked to reveal my beauty”
vogue.fr/article/celine-dion-may-cover-vogue-france-interview
GitLab affected by GitHub-style CDN flaw allowing malware hosting: BleepingComputer recently reported how a GitHub flaw, or possibly a design decision ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gitlab-affected-by-github-style-cdn-flaw-allowing-malware-hosting/
Is South Korea’s economic miracle over?: Decades of growth are tapering off as the country struggles to reform its model and reduce its dependence on ...
ft.com/content/b34e8bc8-9f78-45c8-a15b-3df9cdfd858f
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
This $12 billion high-speed rail will connect Las Vegas and Los Angeles and lay ‘the foundation for a new industry’
fastcompany.com/91110469/12-billion-high-speed-rail-will-connect-las-vegas-los-angeles-lay-foundation-new-industry
Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
- Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
- Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
- The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.
- The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
Dashcam video shows dramatic rescue from burning car: Drivers in Minnesota stopped in the middle of a highway to help pull a man out from a vehicle on fire.
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68860065
Plant-Based Meat Boomed. Here Comes the Bust: Sales of vegan meat are trending downward in the US, with companies scrambling to win back customers.
wired.com/story/plant-based-meat-sales-2023/
A ban on single-use plastics takes effect in Hong Kong in a bid to reduce pollution
apnews.com/article/hong-kong-plastics-ban-pollution-c54df7478e84166fc7f3f69c85bfeab4
Quick Glance: Hong Kong Implements Ban on Single-Use Plastics to Combat Pollution
- New legislation prohibits Styrofoam products and single-use plastic cutlery in Hong Kong
- Single-use cutlery like forks, spoons, straws, and plates can no longer be sold or distributed
- Many restaurants have already started implementing the new measures
- The goal is to curb the throwaway culture and promote reusables to protect the environment
Success with fast charging technology: Daimler's electric truck charges with 1000 kilowatts for the first time
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Quick Glance: Daimler Trucks' E-Lkw Charges with 1000 Kilowatts: Success in Fast Charging Technology
- Daimler Trucks has made a significant advancement with the development of Megawatt charging technology for long-haul trucks.
- The technology is expected to be produced in series, allowing customers to retrofit their vehicles with the MCS technology later on.
- The efficiency of charging E-trucks is being driven by the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) to enable short charging times with long-range capabilities.
- Despite progress in electrifying long-haul transportation, the necessary infrastructure for widespread use of Megawatt charging is still lacking.
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