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Worldukrinform8d ago

Partisans Scout Boom Barrier Defenses in Sevastopol Bay

Partisan groups have reportedly conducted reconnaissance on the system of boom barriers and several piers located in Sevastopol Bay. This activity suggests intelligence gathering efforts related to naval defenses in the area.

German Flag Over Basel City Hall Causes Confusion
World20-minuten16d ago

German Flag Over Basel City Hall Causes Confusion

A news scout expressed surprise at seeing the German flag flying over Basel City Hall, prompting a government spokesperson to explain the reasons for hoisting the neighboring country's flag today.

PoliticsNHK World25d ago

400 Million Yen Robbery in Tokyo: Suspects Monitored Scene Before Attack

Police investigating a 400 million yen robbery in Tokyo's Taito Ward in January have found security camera footage showing a car believed to be carrying the suspects driving near the scene about an hour before the incident. Authorities suspect the group had prior information on the cash transfer and was scouting for an opportunity to strike.

Tram accident in Basel, Switzerland
World20-minuten1mo ago

Tram accident in Basel, Switzerland

A person was involved in a tram accident in Basel, Switzerland, with witnesses describing disturbing scenes, though police reported no serious injuries.

My rookie era: in a period of heartbreak, learning to pole dance gave me structure
CultureThe Guardian1mo ago

My rookie era: in a period of heartbreak, learning to pole dance gave me structure

I disliked my first encounter with pole, but two years later my experience with the sport has made me appreciate my body and my self-determination Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email When my friend Bea took up pole dancing she enthusiastically tried to convert everyone she knew to it – a common trope, I’d later find out. As a childhood gymnast and dancefloor enthusiast, I was scouted as a potential recruit, so along with my sister, in 2023 we joined her for a class. The class was pa...

Defense Secretary Hegseth says military support for the Scouts hinges on ending 'woke' merit badges
PoliticsNYTBusiness Insider1mo ago2 sources

Defense Secretary Hegseth says military support for the Scouts hinges on ending 'woke' merit badges

The US military has long-standing ties with Scouting, with many bases hosting Scout troops. Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Wright/US Marine Corps The Pentagon will keep ties with Scouts, as long as the group complies with military directives. Scouts will end DEI initiatives and seem poised to ban transgender youth, per Pentagon requests. The move is part of a larger federal effort to force private groups to follow ideological directives. The Pentagon is pulling back on plans to cut ties with Scoutin...

‘Really a lot of amazing beauty’: emails show how model scout connected Epstein with young women
WorldThe Guardianvanguard-ng1mo ago2 sources

‘Really a lot of amazing beauty’: emails show how model scout connected Epstein with young women

Daniel Siad, facing allegation of rape in France, appears in more than 1,000 documents in latest declassified files “In This busyness I feel like fisherman some time I cache quick, some time no fish,” Daniel Siad, a model scout, wrote to Jeffrey Epstein in July 2014, explaining the frustrations of his work scouring the world for future models. In this exchange, released in the latest batch of US Department of Justice documents, Siad was annoyed with Epstein, who had failed to turn up for a pl...

Dude Perfect hired its first content chief as it strives to build a Disney-style flywheel
CultureBusiness Insider1mo ago

Dude Perfect hired its first content chief as it strives to build a Disney-style flywheel

The Dude Perfect guys on tour. The company hired a new content chief push into new age groups and content areas. Savion Washington/Getty Images for Dude Perfect Dude Perfect hired its first content chief to lead its push into new shows, formats, and talent. The YouTube troupe is prepping programming for young kids after adding content aimed at older fans. It's also been scouting new talent to reduce its reliance on its namesake founders. Dude Perfect has hired its first chief content office...

The rail ahead: as high-speed lines saturate China, how far can their global reach extend?
BusinessSCMP1mo ago

The rail ahead: as high-speed lines saturate China, how far can their global reach extend?

Chinese railway giants look set to scout Eurasia in the years ahead to build high-speed train lines as the domestic market matures and some countries are more prepared than others for capital-intensive yet transformative ventures, analysts said. Inspired by China-invested projects such as the 142km (88-mile) Jakarta-Bandung high-speed line in Indonesia and the partly finished 350km (217-mile) Budapest-Belgrade railway, Chinese construction and engineering firms are expected to expand their...

Governments Implement Measures Amid Fuel Crisis and Energy Alert; Hungary Rejects EU Request
BusinesstelexYahoostraits-times+5japan-timesKorea Heraldchannel-news-asiayonhap-englishJakarta Post8d ago8 sources

Governments Implement Measures Amid Fuel Crisis and Energy Alert; Hungary Rejects EU Request

South Korea is implementing stricter driving restrictions for the public sector in response to a heightened energy alert, while Malaysia's civil servants are being directed to work from home amid a domestic fuel crisis. The Federal Ministry of Trade in Bosnia and Herzegovina has also noted a slight increase in average retail fuel prices. Meanwhile, the Hungarian government has rejected a request from the European Commission to suspend protected fuel prices.

Fantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 25
WorldYahoo1mo ago

Fantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 25

Bulinews' Fantasy Bundesliga writers have each put together a squad of 10 outfield players for the upcoming matchday.Managers have full freedom with formations, but squads can’t exceed 110M, can onl...

Eberhard Forcher Resigns as ORF's ESC Scout
Cultureder-standard1mo ago

Eberhard Forcher Resigns as ORF's ESC Scout

Eberhard Forcher has stepped down from his role as the Austrian broadcaster ORF's scout for the Eurovision Song Contest, citing issues with the candidate selection process which he claims prevented more interesting acts from being considered.