Author: Justin M. Larson

U.N. Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer is calling on the World Bank to terminate the employment of an economist who he says has caused the international institution “reputational harm” with his social media posts. EXCLUSIVE — A United Nations watchdog organization is calling on the World Bank to terminate the employment of its Senior Country Economist in Tunisia, Massimiliano Cali.  U.N. Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer claims that Cali’s social media posts violated his neutrality obligations as a World Bank employee. “If this was just one or two infractions, that would be one thing. But this is someone who has embraced…

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Kourtney Blasted For Risky Boat Trip With Baby Rocky; Her Reaction Stuns FansKourtney Kardashian found herself at the center of an online backlash after posting a photo of her 21-month-old son, Rocky, enjoying a boat ride, without a life jacket. The image sparked instant outrage, with fans warning of serious water safety risks and questioning why boating rules weren’t followed. Some called the move “dangerous” and even “against the law.” Refusing to ignore the criticism, Kourtney addressed it directly on Instagram Stories, sharing a picture of a child-sized vest and confirming, “Update, bought a life vest that fits.” She thanked…

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Rachel Hagan & Ruth ComerfordBBC NewsReutersA major blaze in Turkey forced hundreds from their homesA scorching heatwave is fuelling dozens of wildfires across parts of southern Europe, forcing thousands of people from their homes and pushing temperatures above 40C (104F).Red heat alerts have been issued in parts of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans, warning of significant risks to health. Spain’s weather service Aemet said temperatures could reach 44C (111.2F) in Seville and Cordoba, while southern Portugal could also hit 44C.In Spain, an equestrian centre employee died after suffering severe burns in Tres Cantos, near Madrid, where winds over…

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Jaque Silva | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesSatellite designer AST SpaceMobile said it’s preparing to deploy nearly five dozen satellites to power cellular-based broadband networks, a move that establishes the company as a rival to Elon Musk’s dominant SpaceX.The company, based in Texas, released its second-quarter earnings after the bell on Monday, reporting that its satellites are fully funded and preparing for deployment with more than $1.5 billion on its balance sheet.Shares of the space company surged more than 10% on the news on Tuesday. The stock is up more than 140% year-to-date in what’s been a boom for space broadband…

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A New Jersey-based medical care and skin care products manufacturer is voluntarily recalling multiple types of hand soap, cleanser and antiseptic products due to bacteria contamination.DermaRite Industries, LLC announced a recall of its DermaKleen antiseptic lotion soap with vitamin E in 1,000-milliliter and 800-milliliter sizes, as well as KleenFoam antibacterial foam soap with aloe vera (1,000-milliliter sizes), DermaSarra external analgesic (7.5-ounce sizes), and PeriGiene antiseptic cleanser (7.5-ounce sizes), all of which were distributed in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.Impacted products have expiration dates ranging from July 2025 to February 2027. A full list of affected lot and reorder numbers can…

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Parts of the IBM Quantum System Two are displayed at IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center on June 6, 2025 in Yorktown Heights, New York.Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.Just as artificial intelligence turned the data center sector into a gold mine, quantum computing is already ramping up…

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The widows of hockey player brothers Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau are speaking out about their grief nearly one year after their husbands were killed by an alleged drunk driver.”He kissed all of us goodbye — just in the driveway at his parents’ house. And that was the last time I saw him,” Johnny Gaudreau’s wife, Meredith Gaudreau, told ABC News.Johnny Gaudreau, 31, a Columbus Blue Jackets star, and Matthew Gaudreau, 29, a former pro hockey player, died on Aug. 29, 2024. The brothers, who were home in New Jersey for their sister Katie’s wedding, were riding bikes when they were…

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In its annual report released on Tuesday, the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) said it had made “important progress” documenting crimes and identifying those responsible, including commanders of security forces overseeing detention facilities.Myanmar descended into civil war following the military coup of February 2021 and the detention of civilian leaders, including President Win Myint and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The takeover sparked mass protests, a violent crackdown on dissent and a nationwide armed resistance movement.‘Significant evidence’The crimes detailed in Tuesday’s report include burning of sexual body parts, other forms of sexual violence and summary executions of captured…

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Taiwanese beauty influencer Liz Lin Ruoyu, cherished by over 144,000 Instagram followers, has passed away at 36. Renowned for her warmth, creativity, and deep bond with fans, her death was confirmed by her husband in a moving tribute, describing her as “a girl filled with smiles, sunshine, and love.” The cause of her death remains unknown. Since 2012, Ruoyu captivated audiences with beauty advice, personal stories, and creative content recently releasing her debut music single “Mist” in 2022. Friends, fans, and collaborators have taken to social media to honor her memory and celebrate her lasting impact. Source link

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Kourtney Blasted For Risky Boat Trip With Baby Rocky; Her Reaction Stuns FansKourtney Kardashian found herself at the center of an online backlash after posting a photo of her 21-month-old son, Rocky, enjoying a boat ride, without a life jacket. The image sparked instant outrage, with fans warning of serious water safety risks and questioning why boating rules weren’t followed. Some called the move “dangerous” and even “against the law.” Refusing to ignore the criticism, Kourtney addressed it directly on Instagram Stories, sharing a picture of a child-sized vest and confirming, “Update, bought a life vest that fits.” She thanked…

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Dine Brands CEO John Peyton on the Applebee’s-IHOP combo restaurants. Dine Brands’ latest strategy goes beyond menu revamps, restaurant redesigns and social media campaigns, according to its CEO John Peyton. Instead, the company is focused on strategically combining its morning-focused brand, IHOP, with its evening-centric one, Applebee’s. The goal is to create a dual-branded model that allows it to capture and serve customers throughout every daypart – breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night – in a way that, as Peyton puts it, “no other restaurant company can.”By merging Applebee’s and IHOP under one roof, Peyton told FOX Business that it…

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