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☆ Germany joins legal cannabis club
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Industrial hemp plants of the Futura 75 variety are kept in a specially secured room at the Hemp Museum. The law passed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz's ruling three-party coalition legalises cultivating up to three plants for private consumption and owning up to 25 grams of cannabis. Larger-scale, but still non-commercial, cannabis production will be allowed for members of so-called cannabis clubs with no more than 500 members, all of whom must be adults. Germany becomes the ninth country to legalise recreational use of the drug, which is also legal in some sub-national jurisdictions in the United States and Australia. Some legislators questioned whether the new regulations would have much impact on dealing, since those who are unwilling to grow their own cannabis or join a cannabis club may still prefer to buy the drug.

Persons: Chancellor Olaf Scholz's, Karl Lauterbach, Tino Sorge, Lauterbach Organizations: Futura, Hemp Museum, Germany, Friday, Bundestag Locations: Germany, United States, Australia

☆ Brazil's economy enters negative territory in Q3, shows central bank data
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BRASILIA, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The Brazilian economy ended the third quarter in negative territory, central bank data showed on Friday, reversing a performance that had been surprisingly positive due to a booming farming sector. The IBC-Br index, a key predictor of gross domestic product (GDP), posted a seasonally adjusted 0.64% decline in the third quarter. The Finance Ministry last estimated a 3.2% gross domestic product (GDP) growth for this year after a robust first-half performance, a figure expected to be revised next week. Meanwhile, private economists surveyed weekly by the central bank project a 2.89% increase in GDP for this year. The September IBC-Br index was in line with a negative performance of the service sector, which accounts for roughly 70% of the country's activity, said Nova Futura economist Nicolas Borsoi.

Persons: Fernando Haddad, Nicolas Borsoi, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's, Marcela Ayres, Steven Grattan Organizations: IBC, Reuters, Finance, Finance Ministry, Nova Futura, Thomson Locations: BRASILIA, Brazilian

☆ Ukraine counteroffensive: Winter is coming to Ukraine, but Kyiv is adapting its tactics
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-01 | by ( Tim Lister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

And Kyiv has dramatically increased long-range missile and drone attacks against Russian military hubs: command centers, fuel and ammunition supplies, transport hubs. There is anecdotal evidence of this from other sources, but not to the degree that the Russian military machine would be damaged. Alexander Ermochenko/ReutersBut just as they seek to degrade Russian air defenses, the Ukrainians have made strides in improving their own. “Our air defense system has become even more comprehensive and experienced … By the winter, it will become even stronger.”Energy production has increased too. Ryan, the former Australian general, says Ukraine’s western partners must recognize and plan for this.

Persons: Franz, Stefan Gady, Michael Kofman, they’ve, It’s, Oleksandr Tarnavsky, ” Tarnavsky, Fred Pleitgen, Tarnavsky, Tony Radakin, Ukraine’s, it’s, WarZone, Gen, Kyrylo Budanov, “, ” Tarnovsky, Oleksandr Ratushniak, ”, Mick Ryan, Futura, Timchenko, Alexander Ermochenko, Denys Shmyhal, Jens Stoltenberg, Antony Blinken, Ryan, outlast, Robert Rose, Sergei Supinsky, Max Boot, ” Boot, Vladimir Putin Organizations: CNN, ”, Russian, Black, Sea Navy, Planet Labs, US Army Tactical Missile, Defense Intelligence, Aviation, Reuters, UK Defense Ministry, Arms Army, CAA, IRIS, Energy, US, Firefighters, Getty, Council for Foreign Relations Locations: Ukraine, Kharkiv, Kherson, Ukrainian, ” Ukraine, Crimea, Sevastopol, Russian, Crimean, Moscow, Russia’s, Australian, Mariupol, Donbas, Europe, United States, AFP, Russia

☆ Ukraine war: Kyiv's burgeoning weapons industry is enabling it to project power far beyond the front lines
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( Tim Lister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —In the early hours of August 29th, swarms of Ukrainian drones flew across seven Russian regions. One Russian blogger complained that the Pskov strike indicated that Russian air defenses had not adapted to defend against repeated Ukrainian drone strikes. The damage being done is not going to break the back of the Russian air force, but it has become a serious irritant. Open-source reporting suggests there are at least several Pantsir-2 air defense batteries around Moscow. Such weapons put Russian forces on notice that they are vulnerable far from the front lines.

Persons: Volodymr Zelensky, Russia –, Volodymyr Zelensky, Oleksiy Reznikov, Mykhailo Podolyak, Vitalii, Danilov, ” Zelensky, Podolyak, Kyrylo Budanov, gamesmanship –, Mick Ryan, Budanov, Yuriy Inhat, Putin, ” Organizations: CNN, Defense, “, Getty Senior, National Security and Defense, Ukraine’s, of Strategic Industries, Strategic Communication, Ukrainian Defense Intelligence, SIG, The, Ukrainian Air Force Locations: Pskov, Ukrainian, Ukraine, Russian, Crimea, Russia, Moscow, “ Ukraine, Kyiv, Kerch, Novosibirsk, Australian, Crimean, Kherson, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Berdiansk, Donetsk

☆ Ukraine’s counteroffensive is now underway. Here’s what’s happened so far
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( Tim Lister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces has not yet gained the momentum that some overly optimistic observers anticipated. Still it is a formidable task: in the south especially, Ukrainian forces must conduct a frontal assault against deeply prepared defensive positions, and critically they lack air superiority. It’s worth noting that Russian units in one heavily-contested area – belonging to the 58th Combined Arms Army – are among the most effective in the military. Ukrainian units in the area have had to adapt, often breaking down into smaller groups that are less easily detected. Dmytro Kuleba, Ukrainian Foreign Minister, has said that if the offensive succeeds in expelling Russian forces from Ukrainian land, “It will be the last.

Persons: CNN —, pare, Volodymyr Zelensky’s, Mykhailo Podolyak, ”, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Yan Dobronosov, Matthew Schmidt, Staff Valery Gerasimov, Mick Ryan, don’t, Gerasimov, Valentyna, Alexander Ermochenko, Olga Maltseva, Schmidt, “, Richard Haas, Charles Kupchan, Dmytro Kuleba Organizations: CNN, CNN — Ukraine’s, Russian, Ukrainian Land Forces, University of New, Staff, Army, Air Force, Reuters, Separate Territorial Defense Brigade, “ Aviation, Getty, Kremlin Locations: Ukraine, Crimea, Donetsk, Russian, Bakhmut, Ukrainian, Kharkiv, “ Ukraine, University of New Haven, Washington, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Zaporizhzhia, AFP

☆ A YouTuber used AI to reimagine 'Star Wars' as a quirky Wes Anderson film featuring pink Stormtroopers, a well-lit cantina, and Jeff Goldblum as Emperor Palpatine
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A YouTube channel posted a clip of a fake "Star Wars" episode directed by Wes Anderson. Anderson — known for light-hearted and offbeat humor, quirky characters, and his hallmark cinematic symmetry — would probably never be called to direct a "Star Wars" movie. "This summer, Wes Anderson brings you a side of the Star Wars universe that you've never seen before: 'The Galactic Menagerie,'" the narrator says in the video. It seems that the video's release was perfectly timed, as Wes Anderson, Star Wars, and AI have all been points of cultural conversation recently." "At this stage, a guy on a laptop can't create AI content that matches the quality of Wes Anderson," Ward said.

☆ Ukraine could launch its offensive against Russia any moment now. Here's what's waiting
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-29 | by ( Tim Lister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

The defenses continue for hundreds of miles across the meandering southern front – where Ukrainian forces are expected to concentrate their counter-offensive in the coming weeks. This area will be critical should Ukrainian forces try to advance towards the city of Melitopol and split Russian forces in the south. It’s unclear where the equipment went but likely that it was sent north to reinforce Russian defensive lines. Russian-appointed officials in Zaporizhzhia claim there is already a large build-up of Ukrainian forces in the area. Ukrainian officials do not disclose the movement of units.

☆ A pro pitch deck designer explains 5 key strategies to help you raise money and promote new businesses
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Jp Mangalindan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But after trying her hand at acting — and quickly becoming disillusioned with the industry — she decided that the money in pitch decks was too good to turn down. "I didn't even know people [created pitch decks] professionally," said Williams, who got into the industry through a business connection. Designing a pitch deck requires a balance of creative design and business acumen, she said. The deck's font really matters. It's also key that the font in a pitch deck aligns with the branding on a website.

☆ 5 strategies on how to create a pitch deck from a designer who earns up to $200 an hour making decks for companies like NASA, Equinox, Gap, and the Discovery Channel
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Jp Mangalindan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Williams offered five strategies on how to get the most out of pitch decks. But after trying her hand at acting — and quickly becoming disillusioned with the industry — she decided that the money in pitch decks was too good to turn down. "I didn't even know people [created pitch decks] professionally," said Williams, who got into the industry through a business connection. Designing a pitch deck requires a balance of creative design and business acumen, she said. The deck's font really matters.

(video) Pentru prima dată în istoria olimpică, publicul a desemnat logoul unei ediții a Jocurilor Olimpice. Cum arată acestaComitetul de Organizare Milano Cortina 2026 a anunțat că 74 % din cele 871 000 de voturi (din 169 de țări) de pe site-ul competiției au ales logoul „Futura”, în detrimentul „Dado”. „Milano Cortina 2026 – Viitorul este o victorie pentru toți”. Oraşele italiene Milano și Cortina d’Ampezzo vor găzdui Jocurile Olimpice de iarnă din 2026. Italia a mai găzduit de două ori Jocurile Olimpice de iarnă, în 1956 la Cortina d’Ampezzo şi în 2006 la Torino.

Locations: Milano, Europa, PyeongChang, Coreea de Sud, Beijing, China, Asia, Soci, Italia, Torino

☆ Прокуратура Италии изъяла 95 тестов на коронавирус футбольного клуба "Лацио"
▼ + stars: | 2020-10-10 | by ( ) point.md time to read: +1 min

Федеральная прокуратура Италии изъяла 95 тестов на коронавирус игроков итальянского футбольного клуба "Лацио" из лаборатории Futura Diagnostica в Авеллино, чтобы проверить правильность ее работы. Руководитель лаборатории Иво Пульчини в настоящий момент является подозреваемым в фальсификации медицинских документов. Прокуратура настаивает на том, чтобы результаты были перепроверены в лаборатории Moscati, также расположенной в Авеллино. "Лацио" и "Зенит" выступают в группе F Лиги чемпионов. После третьего тура итальянская команда занимает второе место из четырех, набрав пять очков.

Persons: Moscati, ., Иво Пульчини, Лацио Чиро Иммобиле, Лукас Лейвы, Томас Стракошы, Иммобиле, Лейвы, Стракоши Organizations: Futura, Gazzetta dello Sport, FIGC, Федеральная прокуратура, Лацио, Итальянская федерация футбола (), Зенит Locations: Италия, Авеллино, Рим, Лацио, Зенит

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