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Science and Technology Board propels US Navy towards a hybrid fleet
The navy-after-next will be a ‘hybrid fleet.’ This concept was first articulated by then-Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Michael Gilday and embraced by his successor, Admiral Lisa Franchetti. The basics of this initiative are described in...

Zimbabwe’s Economy Rebased to US$44.4 Billion, Says ZimStat
Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube HARARE – Zimbabwe’s economy is larger than previously reported, at least on paper, following a rebasing exercise that now puts the country’s Gross Domestic...

IRS announces new policy regarding houses of worship and endorsement of political candidates in settlement of lawsuit challenge
Our worship services may now be as hyper-politicized as every other aspect of American life. The IRS this week reversed 70+ years of policy barring political campaigns from invading our houses of worship. In a court filing designed to resolve a...

Matt Forde announces Sadiq Khan, Kirsty Wark, Ian Murray and Joanna Cherry for his Fringe political party specials
It was announced today, 8th July, that leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) is set to interview Sadiq Khan, Kirsty Wark, Ian Murray and Joanna Cherry, over four live Edinburgh Festival Fringe...

Cal Thomas: Politics in the pulpit
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Monday that it is overturning a restraint on churches and other houses of worship that was supposed to keep them from endorsing candidates for political office. The root of the ban extends back to 1954....

What’s Nvidia More Valuable Than? The U.K. Economy, World's 30 Richest And Total NYC Real Estate Make The List
Topline After becoming the world’s first-ever $4 trillion company Wednesday, the scope of artificial intelligence colossus Nvidia’s size is hard to grasp, as the less than 40,000-person company is now worth more than 97% of the world’s economies...

Praxis Peace Institute Presents Internationally Acclaimed Economist James Galbraith
FRIDAY, JULY 18 at 11:00 am (note earlier time) on Zoom Praxis is honored to host James Galbraith is an internationally-acclaimed economist, scholar, and author. He holds the Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. Chair in Government/Business Relations at the...

Superman is a cluttered, chaotic comment on today’s politics, with moments of charm
Open this photo in gallery:David Corenswet stars as the titular hero in James Gunn's Superman. The film is set in a world that is in desperate need of saving from ICE raids, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and the politicians enabling or benefiting...

Freeing Agencies from Conflicting National Environmental Policy Act Regulations
On July 3, 2025, several federal agencies published Interim Final Rules or Final Rules freeing themselves of legally and statutorily conflicting regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in response to (1) the Council...

VUMC's Section of Surgical Sciences and LG Forge Collaboration on AI Initiatives for Medical Needs
Newswise — Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Section of Surgical Sciences has been selected by global technology conglomerate LG as a collaborator — a direct result of the revolutionary work within VUMC’s Molecular AI Initiative. After a...

Thaksin: Thai politics is not at a deadlock, challenges can be solved
As for the resolution of political deadlock, Thaksin remained confident that political deadlock can be solved, saying that the government was still functioning and that even if two parties left the coalition, it would not be a problem. Thaksin...

Tiraspol extends the state of emergency in the economy for one more month, with a focus on wages and pensions
0 The so-called Supreme Soviet from Tiraspol extended, on July 9th, the state of emergency in the economy for another month. Authorities in the region explain the decision due to the ongoing crisis caused by limited gas supply and reduced budget...

Reframing investments in security as investments in the business
Partner content Cybersecurity executives and their teams are under constant pressure and scrutiny. As the barrier to entry for attackers gets lower, organizations need to improve their defenses. As businesses get leaner, so do their security...

Mark Tilbury Reveals Three Sneaky Ways Businesses Get You To Spend More Money: 'They Draw You In With A Low Offer'
The biggest businesses know how to get you to spend more money. They optimize the entire customer experience around boosting their revenue and delivering strong returns for their shareholders. Small businesses also use these strategies, and...

Trump announces new tariffs on six smaller economies
Adapting his “flood the zone” tactic to foreign trade, US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday another flurry of take-it-or-leave-it letters imposing tariffs on six smaller economies that have resisted him or are too small to merit...

Losing weight has ‘hidden benefits’ and clears out damaged cells – scientists
Losing excess weight has “hidden benefits” and helps clear out damaged and ageing cells, scientists have discovered. They examined hundreds of thousands of cells to produce the first very detailed analysis of the changes weight loss causes in...

New Scientific Statement outlines future research directions for type 1 diabetes
A new Scientific Statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights potential research directions related to the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes (T1D) that should help with the development of new and improved treatment options. Type 1...

Govt unveils 10-year National Fisheries, Aquaculture Policy to revive blue economy
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jul 09 (APP): The federal government has launched a comprehensive National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy 2025–2035, aimed at unlocking the sector’s economic potential, improving...

Your Business's Growth Blueprint: Why Solid Legal Documents Matter
Every successful business owner has ambition to grow, scale, and take his/her company to the next level. However, there’s one critical, often overlooked aspect that can make or break a business’s ability to get to that level: legal documentation....
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Scientists reveal why it is actually worse for you to squat over public toilet
Squatting over a public toilet is a staple of festival season, though hovering over the seat may not be the healthiest option for you, experts say. As the UK has been hit with a heatwave (or blessed with good weather, depending on who you’re...