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The Crimean Peninsula is both a playground and a battleground, coveted by Ukraine and Russia

The Crimean Peninsula's balmy beaches have been vacation spots for Russian czars and Soviet general secretaries TALLINN, Estonia -- Its balmy beaches have been vacation spots for Russian czars and Soviet general secretaries. It has hosted history-shaking meetings of world leaders and boasts a strategic naval base. And it has been the site of ethnic persecutions, forced deportations and political repression. Now, as Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its 18th month, the Crimean Peninsula is again both a playground and a battleground, with drone attacks and bombs seeking to dislodge Moscow’s hold on the territory and bring it back under Kyiv’s authority, no matter how loudly the Kremlin proclaims its ownership. Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed to retake the diamond-shaped peninsula that Russia's Vladimir Putin illegally annexed in 2014. For both presidents, backing off Crimea is hardly an option. Moscow deployed troops and weapons there, allowing Russian forces to quickl...

George Calombaris calls out ‘racist’ review left by customer who dined at new Melbourne restaurant

An Australian celebrity chef has called out a “racist” review left by a customer who complained their dining experience wasn’t “authentic”. George Calombaris took to Instagram on Sunday, posting a photo of a review a diner had left for his newest restaurant The Hellenic House Project in Highett, Melbourne. The customer initially complained about having to wait 10 minutes before being offered a menu, however then took aim at the Greek restaurant ’s authenticity. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> “Like others, we’ve dined in many, many restaurant s and were keen to try this ‘authentic Greek’ experience,” they wrote. “It was far from it. Practically none of the staff were Greek (inc the manager who was of Indian descent) and the menu didn’t reflect what has been posted online. “Calombaris — this place is a joke, and you’ve certainly got a few people fooled.” Source: https://thefoxposts.com/george-calombaris-calls-out-racist-review-left-by-customer-who-din...

Nissan plans $663 million investment in Renault's EV unit Ampere and says profit leapt in April-June

Nissan and Renault have redefined their French-Japanese auto alliance to establish more equal cross-shareholdings TOKYO -- Nissan plans to invest 600 million euros ($663 million ) in Ampere, Renault's electric vehicle and software entity in Europe. The two companies also plan to establish more equal cross-shareholdings in the French-Japanese auto alliance, they said Wednesday. The change will end a disparity that had caused friction between the automakers. Renault Group and Nissan will retain 15% cross-shareholdings in each other, and Renault will transfer 28.4% of its Nissan shares into a French trust, to keep voting rights of each side at 15% of the total, the companies said in a statement. “The agreements that have been signed today allow us to step into the next chapter of the alliance,” said Jean-Dominique Senard, chairman of the alliance. The change is subject to regulatory approval. When the alliance was set up in 1999, Nissan was on the verge of bankruptcy. The deal init...

Roller coaster with big crack has a second structural issue, inspectors say

A state agency has confirmed another issue involving a large roller coaster along the North Carolina-South Carolina border CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Another structural issue has been located with a large roller coaster that’s been closed for weeks since a large crack in a support column was discovered, a North Carolina agency confirmed on Friday. A Swiss-based engineering company that designed and built the Fury 325 roller coaster at Carowinds, which sits along the North Carolina-South Carolina border, replaced that steel support column earlier this month, news outlets reported. But the North Carolina Department of Labor, which inspects the ride and decides whether it can operate, said in an email that the agency has now been notified of a separate “weld indication,” which “could be either a break or a crack.” “No certificate of operation has been issue d nor do we have a timeline of when the certificate of operation will be issue d for the Fury 325,” department spokesperson Meredith Watson s...

New SEC rule requires public companies to disclose cybersecurity breaches in 4 days

The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted rules to require public companies to disclose within four days all cybersecurity breaches that could affect their bottom lines WASHINGTON -- The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted rules Wednesday to require public companies to disclose within four days all cybersecurity breaches that could affect their bottom lines. Delays will be permitted if immediate disclosure poses serious national security or public safety risks. The new rules, passed by a 3-2 vote along party lines, also require publicly traded companies to annually disclose information on their cybersecurity risk management and executive expertise in the field. The idea is to protect investors. Breach disclosures can be delayed if the U.S. Attorney General determines they would “pose a substantial risk to national security or public safety” and notifies the SEC in writing. Only under extraordinary circumstances could that delay be extended beyond 60 days. “Whether a com...

University president condemns antisemitic and homophobic vandalism

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Police in Ann Arbor, Michigan, are investigating "hate-motivated vandalism " at two off-campus University of Michigan fraternity houses. Police in Ann Arbor, Michigan, are investigating "hate-motivated vandalism " at two off-campus University of Michigan fraternity houses. The Ann Arbor Police Department described the vandalism as " homophobic and antisemitic ," including a swastika. Ann Arbor Police described the vandalism as "homophobic and anti-semitic", including a swastika. WXYZ "The university condemns these acts of vandalism, which included broken windows and spray-painted messages that are vile, homophobic and antisemitic," University of Michigan President Santa J. Ono said in a statement. Police said they believe the vandalism at the two off-campus fraternities occurred between 5 p.m. on July 17 and 6 a.m. on July 18. MORE: Biden calls antisemitism 'a stain on the soul of America' during remarks at Jewish American He...

iPhone 15 lineup to launch in limited quantities in September

Apple's new iPhone 15 lineup will have a launch date in September but in limited quantities . The new lineup will include iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple usually announces its new iPhone lineups in September. However, it is reported that Apple is facing speedbumps in its production of the iPhone 15 lineup. Apple is working on reducing the size of the bezels around the display. As a result, it is specifically facing challenges scaling production of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Read  Elon Musk says Twitter to change logo, adieu to 'all the birds' While the reports of the launch being delayed are not verified yet, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users might face shortages in purchasing the new phone. The new iPhones will include updates such as USB-C for charging, Slimmer bezels, a titanium finish, an A17 Bionic chip and a periscope lens.   Source: https://thefoxposts.com/iphone-15-lineup-to-launch...

G20 finance chiefs end their meeting in India without consensus on the war in Ukraine

A meeting in India of finance chiefs and central bank governors of the Group of 20 leading economies has ended without consensus because of differences over the war in Ukraine NEW DELHI -- A meeting of finance chiefs and central bank governors of the Group of 20 leading economies ended on Tuesday in India without a consensus because of differences between countries over the war in Ukraine. Following two days of talks, there was no final communique. Instead, India, as the host nation, was forced to issue the G20 Chair’s summary and an outcome document. Speaking to reporters after the meeting concluded in Gandhinagar, a city in the western state of Gujarat, India's finance minister said the reason for the chair statement was “because we still don’t have a common language on the Russia Ukraine war”. Nirmala Sitharaman said that the language describing the war had been drawn directly from last year’s G20 leaders summit declaration in Indonesia. “We don’t have the mandate to change ...

The hidden iPhone setting tracking your location to preserve battery health

An iPhone hack to prolong battery life has again been circulating the web, as the little-known feature continues to surprise iPhone users. The feature, which uses an algorithm to learn each user’s phone charging habits, aims to reduce the amount of time a phone spends fully charged, to help it last longer. Lithium-ion batteries — such as the ones in every iPhone — experience “chemical ageing” when they are stressed. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> “A battery ’s chemical age results from a complex combination of several factors, including temperature History and charging pattern,” Apple explains. One major stressor is when a battery is fully charged. That’s where Apple’s Optimised Battery Charging comes in. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/the-hidden-iphone-setting-tracking-your-location-to-preserve-battery-health-TheFOXposts-30553.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_campaign=blogger_cam Category: Technolo...

Meet the Russian multirole amphibious aircraft Beriev Be-200 Altair

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British Open picks, golf odds and best bets | Pickswise

I was biting my nails and sitting on the edge of my couch on Sunday morning as the Genesis Scottish Open reached a dramatic climax. The prospect of having a Scottish winner in our home open was simply unbelievable, and Bob McIntyre put together a sensational final round to post the clubhouse lead. Alas, it was Rory McIlroy who rained on his parade. But what an end to the tournament and a fabulous showcase for my native land! It was a T6 finish for my pick of Tommy Fleetwood and I made a little money on my long shot of Ewen Ferguson, who finished in a tie for 12th. This week, the British  returns to Hoylake for the 13th time. Last time the Champion Golfer of the Year was crowned here was in 2014, and it was McIlroy who took top honors. Coming off a win in Scotland last week, it’s no surprise that McIlroy is the favorite to lift the Claret Jug yet again. This was also the scene of Tiger Woods’ 2006 victory, during which he tactfully negotiated the fairways (and avoided the perilou...

Ukraine-Russia war hasn't become stalemate but counteroffensive is 'hard going': Sullivan

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The war in Ukraine hasn't devolved into a stalemate but remains “hard going" against Russia, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday that the war in Ukraine hasn't devolved into a stalemate but he acknowledged it remains "hard going" against Russia. "We said before this counteroffensive started that it'd be hard going, and it's been hard going," Sullivan said in an interview with ABC "This Week" anchor George Stephanopoulos, referring to a new push by the Ukrainians that began this summer. "That's the nature of war, but the Ukrainians are continuing to move forward." "We're continuing to supply them with the necessary weaponry and capabilities to be able to do that and they will keep attempting to take back the territory that Russia has illegally occupied," Sullivan continued, pointing to what he called "progr...

Mexico vs Panama CONCACAF Gold Cup predictions, picks, odds & spreads: Trophy time for El Tri

The CONCACAF Gold Cup has reached its final Game with neither of the co-hosts involved. Canada exited at the quarterfinal stage while the United States failed to set up a final showdown against Mexico when losing a penalty shootout against Panama in the semifinals. Tournament favorite Mexico, however, has made smooth progress to the final and is hotly fancied to collect another Gold Cup trophy with El Tri’s decision to field a stronger roster in this tournament than the US and Canadian squads looking justified. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm ET on Sunday on FOX and our expert has picks, predictions and a best bet, as well as the latest odds, for this matchup. You can bet on all today’s soccer at FanDuel, America’s #1 sportsbook, which has a great new customer offer where you can get 10x your first bet — win or lose — up to $200. So bet $20, win $200! Click here to take advantage of this awesome offer. Mexico vs Panama CONCACAF Gold Cup Final odds & betti...

Memorable and ѕtᴜріd Encounters of a Snake сһаɩɩeпɡіпɡ an Angolan Monkey (VIDEO)

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