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☆ Scottish runner gets 12 month ban for using vehicle in ultra-marathon
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 15 (Reuters) - Long distance runner Joasia Zakrzewski was banned for 12 months by a UK athletics disciplinary body on Wednesday for riding a car during a 50-mile race in April and accepting third place. The 47-year-old, who was stripped of her third place, claimed she had informed race officials about having been in a car and finished the race "in a non-competitive way". The Independent Disciplinary Panel of UK Athletics disagreed with her in their verdict. "She also did not seek to return the trophy in the week following the race." Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Joasia Zakrzewski, Zakrzewski, Chiranjit, Christian Radnedge Organizations: GB Ultras Manchester, Liverpool, Scotland, UK Athletics, Thomson Locations: Glasgow, Bengaluru

☆ Gruelling African World Cup qualifying gets under way
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Mark Gleeson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kickoff event in Times Square in New York City, U.S., May 18, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsCAPE TOWN, Nov 14 (Reuters) - More places for Africa at the next World Cup finals has not lessened the intensity of the qualifying process, often described as the toughest in world football, and which kicks off this week. Carlos Queiroz, who coached Colombia, Egypt, Iran, Portugal, South Africa and now Qatar, once described the African preliminaries as "a nightmare". For the 2026 World Cup, the 54 African entrants were divided into nine groups with only the winners assured of a place at the finals. A total of 13 African countries, starting with Egypt in 1934, have played at the World Cup finals.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, Carlos Queiroz, Ed Osmond Organizations: New, FIFA, REUTERS, U.S, Mauritius, D, Eritrea, January’s Africa, Nations, Rwanda, Wednesday’s, Central African, Thomson Locations: York, New York City, U.S, Africa, Asia, South America, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Egypt, Iran, Portugal, South Africa, Qatar, Cameroon, Douala, Libya, Morocco, Tanzania, January’s, Ivory Coast . Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Djibouti, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Lesotho, Namibia, Niger, Sao Tome e Principe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan

☆ The night train revolution has been hailed as an alternative to airplanes. Here’s how that’s going
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Ben Jones | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Wherever they run, night trains are complicated, labor intensive and expensive to operate – one of the major reasons they went into decline in the first place. The $770 million contract could eventually see up to 370 new overnight carriages introduced to update Italy’s entire overnight train fleet. “Politicians must be clear: the night train market will be effectively closed for a very long time,” he says. So, what does all this mean for the much-vaunted night train revolution? With the honorable exception of government-subsidized Nightjet, which plans to expand rapidly over the next five years, European night train services have yet to match the hype.

Persons: Love, James Brown, David Bowie, Ray Charles, –, they’ve, Charisius, Agatha Christie, James Bond, Mark Smith, ”, “, ÖBB, “ Superliner, Kuleshova, Smith, it’s, Alex Halada, Nick Brooks Organizations: CNN, Orient Express, Austrian Federal Railways, Swiss Federal Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Italian State Railways, Amtrak, California Zephyr, European, Bloomberg, Getty, Regiojet, Compagnie Internationale des, VIA Rail, European Union, Frankfurt, Eurostar, EU Rail, EU Locations: Europe, Russia, Scandinavia, Vienna, Hamburg, Germany, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, France, Sweden, Milan, Sicily, Messina, Europe’s, United States, Berlin, Stockholm, Denmark, Czech, Prague, Croatia’s, London, Dresden, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Spain, Venice, Florence, Rome, Madrid, Porto, Portugal, Edinburgh, Zurich, AFP, EU

Mass Shootings, Mass SalesIn June 2012, James E. Holmes, the Colorado graduate student, ordered 1,500 rounds of Lake City ammunition from the website BulkAmmo.com, which had been offering discounts on boxes of the 5.56. The tally includes shootings in a public place in which four or more people, not including the attacker, were killed. He did not use rounds from Lake City, but the tragedy drove a new push for gun reform — and a reflexive spike in ammunition sales. Vista Outdoor issued a statement attributed to Federal Cartridge, one of its many brands, saying it was proud of its ammunition production. backed down, and, within a year, Lake City green tips were tied to the shooting of five police officers and a deputy sheriff.

Persons: James E, Holmes, ATK, Mr . DeYoung, Vista, DeYoung, “, ” Organizations: Colorado, Lake, FedEx, Violence, Sandy Hook Elementary, Army, ATK, Walmart, Vista, Firearms, Alcohol, Tobacco, Explosives Locations: Lake City, Aurora, Newtown, Conn, U.S

Instead, ongoing exercises in Hawaii, which conclude Friday, highlight part of a new American approach to Pacific defense and deterrence, with a focus on small groups of mobile land forces operating from islands like those off China's coast. As part of its “Operation Pathways” revamp of Pacific defense set in motion nearly a decade ago, the U.S. has been increasing its number of exercises with partners in the Indo-Pacific. “And that helps the U.S. to overcome its numerical disadvantages as China's navy is continuing to expand. The exercises provide experience in technical and procedural interoperability and also build human bonds that can be critical in times of crisis. Austin’s travels overlap with Secretary of State Antony Blinken ’s own visits to Tokyo, Seoul and New Delhi.

Persons: ”, Marcus Evans, Euan Graham, ” Graham, Evans, ” Evans, Defense Lloyd Austin, Antony Blinken ’, Xi Jinping, Joe Biden, Graham Organizations: 25th Infantry Division, U.S . Air Force, Wheeler Army, U.S . Department of Defense, U.S . Navy, Australian Strategic Policy Institute, U.S, United States Army, Defense, ” Aircraft Locations: BANGKOK, Taiwan, U.S, Beijing, China, Israel, Iran, Hawaii, American, New Zealand, Indonesia, Thailand, Britain, Oahu, United States, Mariana Islands, Guam, Pacific, Philippines, South Korea, Japan, Australia, India, Tokyo, Seoul, New Delhi, Solomon Islands, Washington

☆ I bought a Tesla Model 3 to drive long distances. It's easier and more affordable than I expected, but there's one downside.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Jamie Killin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Wally Nowinski bought a Tesla Model 3 in 2020 to drive from California to his parents in Michigan. It was so easy to buyEven if Tesla was selling a gas car, I would probably buy it. Most people go to their neighborhood gas station once a week, but with an electric car you'll never have to do that again. AdvertisementAdvertisementFor most of the time I've owned the car, I've lived in apartments. I'd even consider another electric car.

Persons: Wally Nowinski, Elon Musk, —, it's, Tesla, I've, It's Organizations: Tesla, Service Locations: California, Michigan, El Cerrito , California, San Francisco, Seattle

☆ Running a marathon? There are 3 keys to making it to the finish line, says Nike running coach: 'Rely on trust in yourself'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-04 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Kristina Centenari, an NYC-based strength coach at Tonal and a running coach at Nike who has experience as a marathon runner, spoke with CNBC Make It about how runners can best prepare for a marathon. DON'T MISS: Avoid this ‘big mistake’—and more tips for new runners, from a running coach and a personal trainerThe 3 keys to finishing a marathonReady: Prep If you're running a marathon soon, then chances are you're not a new runner. Kristina Centenari Running Coach at Nike and Strength Coach at TonalCentenari also emphasizes the importance of "taking your rest as seriously as you are taking your running and your off-road training." Kristina Centenari Running Coach at Nike and Strength Coach at TonalFor hydration, Centenari strongly recommends slowing down at water stations throughout the marathon and grabbing a small cup of water. Kristina Centenari Running Coach at Nike and Strength Coach at Tonal

Persons: Kristina Centenari, Centenari, Everyone's Organizations: Marathon, Nike, CNBC Locations: York, NYC

DENVER (AP) — The 3-point shot of Dallas forward Grant Williams felt slightly off all morning in practice on the new, brightly painted Denver Nuggets court. It was a wrongly measured 3-point line. In the time between shootaround and the game between the Mavericks and Nuggets, the line was repainted to the right distance. Sometimes, imperfections happen so you've got to adjust.”The NBA 3-point line is 23 feet, 9 inches except from the corners where it's slightly shorter. As for the 3-point line, Sweeney said: "Hopefully it’s the correct one now.

Persons: Grant Williams, ” Williams, Williams, you've, Michael Malone, ”, Sean Sweeney, Jason Kidd, Sweeney Organizations: DENVER, Dallas, Denver Nuggets, Mavericks, Nuggets, NBA, Los Angeles Clippers Locations: Denver, shootaround, midcourt, High City, New Orleans, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas

☆ Starbucks customers are snapping up $50 Stanley red holiday tumblers and reselling them for as much $300
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

One of the most sought-after items was a 40-ounce red Stanley tumbler that sold for $49.95. The 40-ounce red Stanley tumbler, labeled Stanley + Starbucks, sold out in many stores where supplies were limited. "The Starbucks x Stanley quencher is a limited supply item, so some stores may have already sold out," a Starbucks spokesperson told Insider. The poster said their store got only two Stanley tumblers, and "partners bought them right at open." The red tumblers are indeed being hawked on eBay for as much as $300.

Persons: Stanley tumbler, —, tumbler, Stanley, quencher, TikToker, Stanley tumblers Organizations: Starbucks, Service, US, Stanley, eBay Locations: Tulsa

☆ Russia's armored trains are a valuable tool with some big vulnerabilities
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Hope Seck | Sandboxx News | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Russia has used armored trains for military purposes for more than a century. Russia's use of armored trains for transport, mine-clearing, and resupply, however, has drawn particular scrutiny and criticism. Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesHowever, as details have emerged about these new armored transport trains used in Ukraine, observers have expressed bemusement. A video by the YouTube channel EngineerReact summarizes the primary problems with train warfare in the 21st century, calling Russia's armored trains "a terrible idea." "That was probably the best use of [military trains] in an offensive operation, in combat, in the recent wars," he said.

Persons: —, Vladimir Putin, luxuriously, trainspotter, Maksim Konstantinov, Richard Killblane, Scott Sturkol Killblane, Killblane, Taji, Jerome Bishop The, it's, there's Organizations: Service, Red Army, Russo, Museum of Russian Railways, Getty, YouTube, Ukraine's Territorial Defence Force, Army Special Forces, Army Transportation School, Army, US Army, Jerome Bishop The US Army, 757th Expeditionary Railway Center Locations: Russia, Ukraine, United States, Japanese, Germany, Soviet Union, Afghanistan, Russian, St . Petersburg, McCoy, Wisconsin, Iraq, Mosul, Taji, Sadr

☆ Gen Zers are 'increasingly drawn to simpler living.' Here's where they're moving.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Gen Z is looking beyond more crowded states for places where there's elbow room and affordability. Older generations aren't selling homes, making it hard for Gen Z to get into more popular markets. Emilia Mann, a senior analyst at StorageCafe, said that Gen Z doesn't have the same location preferences as older generations. "Gen Zers are increasingly drawn to simpler living in their housing choices," Mann told Insider via email. "We see the Gen Zers be more movement oriented, especially in long distances," Ressler said.

Persons: Z, —, Emilia Mann, Zers, Mann, Gen X, Doug Ressler, Gen Z, Ressler, StorageCafe, Gen Organizations: Service, Survey Locations: Midwest, DC, Washington, Illinois, Montana, Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, what's, RentCafe

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal regulators have approved the expansion of a natural gas pipeline in the Pacific Northwest over the protest of environmental groups and top officials in West Coast states. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gave it the green light in a vote on Thursday. The pipeline belongs to TC Energy of Calgary, Canada — the same company behind the now-abandoned Keystone XL crude oil pipeline. The agency’s final environmental assessment revised that number downward by roughly half in calculations contested by environmental groups. In a joint letter to the federal agency the day before its vote, Democratic U.S.

Persons: Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, Patty Murray, Maria Cantwell, Washington, ”, Audrey Leonard, Leonard, fracking Organizations: —, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, TC Energy, Keystone, Federal Energy Regulatory, Democratic U.S, Senators, Columbia Locations: PORTLAND, Pacific Northwest, West Coast, Idaho , Washington and Oregon, Calgary, Canada, Kootenai County , Idaho, Walla Walla County , Washington, Sherman County , Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, Washington , Oregon, California , Oregon

☆ Russia's Lancet drone is its most effective weapon in Ukraine, and it's only getting deadlier
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( David Hambling | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Rise of the lancetA Russian Lancet loitering munition shot down in the Zaporizhzhia region in July 2022. At first only a handful of Lancet strike videos were posted each month. Target setUkrainian soldiers shoot at what Ukraine said were Russian Lancet drones in a still image from a video released in May. AdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to Lost Armor, as of October 3 there are 667 Lancet strike videos. These are typically kept several miles back from the front line, but not far enough to be out of Lancet range.

Persons: —, Samuel Bendett, 19FortyFive, Yuriy Sak, Dmytro Smoliyenko, Crews, Bendett, Zala, David Hambling Organizations: Service, Russia, Strategic Communications, Ukrainian Armed Forces, REUTERS, Zala Aero Group, Special Operations Forces, CNA, CNAS, Lancet, Reuters, Ukraine Defense Ministry, Analysts, Publishing, Getty, Artillery, Oryx, Russia's RIA, Telegram, Vostok, Volunteer, Aviation, Forbes, The, New, Popular Mechanics, WIRED Locations: Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia, Syria, Russia, Russian, Ukrainian, German, Kyiv, Lancets, London

☆ ‘World’s first off-road solar SUV’ just drove across Morocco powered only by the sun
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | Mark Tutton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Stella Terra could change that. The khaki-green SUV uses solar panels on its sloping roof to charge its electric battery, meaning it can drive long distances powered entirely by the sun. Stella Terra making an impression in Morocco. At just 2,645 pounds (1,200 kilograms), Stella Terra weighs around 25% less than the average mid-sized SUV. The Stella Terra team said their Morocco trip allowed them to test the car on a huge range of landscapes.

Persons: Stella Terra, Thieme Bosman, ”, Bosman, Bart van, Bob van Ginkel, ” van Ginkel, van Ginkel, Bart van Overbeek, Lightyear, “ Organizations: CNN, Eindhoven University of Technology, —, Ford Locations: Morocco, “ Morocco, Tangier, Fes, STE

☆ Many of us want to work alongside others — just not all the time. The coworking startup Radious thinks it has the answer.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Moreau is CEO and cofounder of Radious, a startup that lets you rent out your house as a coworking space . She thinks many people want to work alongside others — just not all of the time. Companies can rent Radious homes, too, to bring their workers together somewhere other than an office but that's still private. They're all doing some combination of remote work with occasional in-person togetherness," Moreau said. When they occur, people can sign up to work for a day from one of the homes Radious lists.

Persons: Radious, —, Amina Moreau, Moreau, Amina Moreau She, Radious's, We've, It's Organizations: Area, Service, Homeowners Locations: RTO, PJs, Portland , Oregon, Milwaukee, People, WFH, Bay, Marin County, Santa Cruz, Northern California

☆ A Ukrainian sniper said he tracked and took out a Russian for wounding his friend
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A Ukrainian sniper described the moment he took out a Russian soldier who had wounded his friend. He said he brought the video of the kill back to his friend to show him that he had taken revenge. The soldier was speaking in a video interview to United 24, a Ukrainian government-run platform. AdvertisementAdvertisementA Ukrainian sniper recounted the moment he took revenge for a wounded comrade by taking out a Russian soldier with precision. One prolific sniper, the Ghost of Bakhmut, recently told Insider that his elite unit had killed 558 Russians.

Persons: —, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Taras Organizations: Service Locations: Ukrainian, Russian

All thanks to Justin Fields and DJ Moore being perfectly in tune. Fields and Moore connected eight times for 230 yards and three touchdowns to give the embattled Bears their first win of the season, beating the Washington Commanders 40-20 Thursday night, hours after word emerged of the death of franchise great Dick Butkus. “We just needed a win, get the mojo going in our favor,” Moore said. All the off-field drama the organization has been mired in for weeks melted away in the moments of celebration. “That’s on me.”LONG DISTANCEChicago got its four longest plays of the season: 58-, 39-yard and 56-yard completions from Fields to Moore and a 34-yard run by Khalil Herbert.

Persons: Justin Fields, DJ Moore, Moore, Dick Butkus, “, ” Moore, ” Fields, Fields, Ron Rivera, LeBron James, Butkus, Sam Howell, ”, Greg Stroman, Howell, Logan Thomas fumbling, Joey Slye, ” Rivera, Khalil Herbert . Three, Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, Lucas Patrick, Roschon Johnson, Brown, Travis Homer, Jeremy Reaves, Christian Holmes, John Ridgeway, ___ Organizations: Chicago Bears, Bears, Washington, of Fame, Denver, FedEx, Chicago, Equanimeous, UP, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons Locations: LANDOVER, Md, Chicago, Washington

A United Airlines Airbus A319-100 jet takes off from Washington National Airport in Washington, U.S., August 9, 2017. The latest order is the second major aircraft purchase by United over the past year. In December, it unveiled a huge order of 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 100 737 MAXs. The large 787 order is likely to raise further questions about the future of outstanding United orders for 45 Airbus A350s which have already been deferred to at least 2030. Nocella said while A350 is a "great machine" and there is no change in the company's order, United is focused on its 787 fleet in the short-run.

Persons: Joshua Roberts, Andrew Nocella, Nocella, It's, Valerie Insinna, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Mehr Bedi, Tim Hepher, David Shepardson, Shounak Dasgupta, William Maclean, Bernadette Baum, David Gregorio, Aurora Ellis Organizations: United Airlines Airbus, Washington National Airport, REUTERS, United Airlines, Tuesday, Boeing, Airbus, Reuters, Air Canada, Air France, KLM, U.S, United, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Chicago, United, North America, U.S, Washington, Bengaluru

☆ United Airlines to announce order for 110 Airbus, Boeing jets -sources
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Valerie Insinna | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A United Airlines Airbus A319-100 jet takes off from Washington National Airport in Washington, U.S., August 9, 2017. Airbus, Boeing and United declined to comment. Demand has rebounded for long distance widebody jets to meet international travel demand. Weakening pricing power in United's domestic market has sparked concerns about travel demand, reflected in airline share prices. At the time, the order sparked concerns about United Airlines' balance sheet.

Persons: Joshua Roberts, Richard Aboulafia, Jefferies, Aboulafia, Valerie Insinna, Mehr Bedi, Tim Hepher, David Shepardson, Shounak Dasgupta, William Maclean, Bernadette Baum, David Gregorio Our Organizations: United Airlines Airbus, Washington National Airport, REUTERS, Rights, United Airlines, Boeing, Airbus, Reuters, United, Air Canada, Air France, KLM, NYSE, Carriers, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Washington, Bengaluru

☆ 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

☆ Cable makers are green investing’s dark horses
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Lisa Jucca | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

An electrical power pylon with high-voltage power lines is seen next to wind turbines near Weselitz, Germany November 18, 2022. Moving away from fossil fuels will require laying thousands of new and stronger power lines carrying electricity from source to end users. Putting the additional earnings on Prysmian’s expected EBITDA multiple for 2026 of 8 times would generate an additional enterprise value of 2 billion euros, nearly 20% above today’s 11.6 billion euros. One potential snag is that cable makers’ annual capacity for high-voltage cables is currently only 6 billion euros per year. The volume of high-voltage cable orders has risen to more than 10 billion euros last year from around 3 billion euros in 2019, according to industry and analyst estimates.

Persons: Lisi Niesner, Prysmian, George Hay, Streisand Neto Organizations: REUTERS, Reuters, International Energy Agency, JPMorgan, Reuters Breakingviews, Thomson Locations: Weselitz, Germany, Europe, North America, Britain, Denmark, China

☆ The CEO of a Vietnam-based company explains why his team has a hybrid schedule when most companies in the country are back in the office
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A CEO in Vietnam offers his team hybrid work, unlike many other companies in the country. AdvertisementAdvertisementDaan van Rossum's company is quite different from many other companies in Vietnam: It offers hybrid work. Neither Japan nor South Korea imposed a full national lockdown, so many workers never needed to adjust to remote work. In many ways, Singapore mirrors the US in that many companies offer remote work, given the country's more advanced digitization. AdvertisementAdvertisementAt the end of the day, van Rossum said there's still no answer on whether in-person or hybrid work is best.

Persons: —, van Rossum, Van Rossum, Jones Lang LaSalle, Van Rossum's, Daan van Rossum, it's, Vietnam —, there's Organizations: Service, Center for Creative Leadership Locations: Vietnam, Asia, Netherlands, Ho Chi Minh City, Americas, Europe, Japan, South Korea, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Singapore

☆ Storm Delivers a Trans-Atlantic Gift: North American Birds
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Derrick Bryson Taylor | More About Derrick Bryson Taylor | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The arrival of warblers, vireos and other colorful birds last week has excited Britain’s twitching community — enthusiastic bird-watchers who will travel long distances to view new or unusual species. A sighting of a Canada warbler was the first recorded in Britain and similarly, a Blackburnian warbler was spotted in Ireland for the first time. Experts said twitchers should act fast if they want to see the North American arrivals, as the phenomenon will last just a few days longer. That storm reached Britain and Ireland last week, bringing several inches of heavy rain to much of Wales and northwest England. A tiny number reached Britain and Ireland, he added.

Persons: Hurricane Lee, twitchers, Alexander Lees, Lees Organizations: Manchester Metropolitan University, British Ornithologists ’ Union Records, Britain Locations: Britain, Ireland, North America, Hurricane, New England, Canada, Europe, Wales, England

☆ 4 of Russia's deadliest military systems in its war against Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-24 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Insider has compiled a list of four of the most effective ones Russia has used so far in the war. Insider has taken a look at four key military systems that Russia has used to do this, from Ka-52 attack helicopters to Lancet drones. Ka-52 "Alligator" attack helicoptersA serviceman checks a Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" attack helicopter. It can also be fitted with VIKHR anti-tank missiles, ATAKA missiles, B8V-20 rocket launchers, and IGLA-V anti-aircraft guided missiles, per the site. Danilov said the number of Russian mines was "insane" and stressed the importance Ukraine was placing on saving its front-line soldiers.

Persons: Bradley, Danilov, James Patton Rogers, Forbes, Patton Rogers, Oleksiy Organizations: Service, Kremlin, Airforce Technology, UK Ministry of Defence, US stingers, Forbes, Emergency Services, REUTERS Ukraine's, National Security and Defense, CNN, Presidential, University of Southern, Soviet, State Emergency Service, FAB, REUTERS, Razumkov, New York Times Locations: Russia, Wall, Silicon, Ukraine, Ka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukrainian, University of Southern Denmark, Kharkiv, REUTERS Russia

☆ She went on a solo trip to Italy. Right away she met the love of her life
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

CNN —Kacie Rose Burns walked into the Florence jazz bar, alone. “That place is, let’s say, unconventional for Florence,” Dario tells CNN Travel. And before long, Dario was planning a trip to visit New York. Then, Kacie and Dario packed up their life in New York and got ready to move across the Atlantic. While her social media presence was getting bigger, for the first few months in Florence, Kacie and Dario’s IRL world remained small.

Persons: CNN — Kacie Rose Burns, “ I’ll, Kacie, “, ”, ” Kacie, Italian I’ve, –, ‘, Florence, “ I’m, Dario, Jamie Lee, Dario Nencetti, ” Dario, Kacie he’d, he’d, It’s, Kacie Rose Burns, Florence’s Ponte, Lizzie McGuire, I’m, “ You’re, “ You’ll, Dario wasn’t, He’d, they've, York City’s, Kacie’s, She’d, thrall, Covid, They’d, Acclimatizing, didn’t, Italy It's, we’ve, he’s, “ We’re, I’ve, it’s Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, Italian, Jazz, Firenze, York, IRL, Google Locations: Florence, Yorker, Italy, New York, Rome, Venice, there’s, Scotland, Japan, Miami, Kacie, Brooklyn, Kacie’s New York, “

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