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U.S. and Ukrainian officials hold 'very productive' meeting in Florida
just now (600+ words) Top U.S. officials and a Ukrainian delegation met in Florida on Sunday for the latest round of discussions on a plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine " talks both sides described positively but about which they provided no details and took no questions. "Much work remains, but today was, again, a very productive and useful session where I think additional progress was made," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in short remarks to reporters after the meeting. Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff met with a Ukrainian delegation headed by Rustem Umerov, secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council. Also present was President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, who does not hold an official U.S. government position but serves as an unofficial adviser. Rubio emphasized wanting to set up Ukraine for "prosperity." He did not delve into specifics, nor…...
7 Forgotten Sci-Fi Anime Masterpieces of the 2010s
1+ min ago (1010+ words) During middle school, Natalie Lambert first watched Death Note, which kickstarted a lifetime of tuning into the latest anime she could get her hands on. Old favorites include Fate/Zero, Black Butler, and Kill la Kill. More recent interests are Hell's Paradise, Bungo Stray Dogs, and Tokyo Ghoul. She has also discovered a plethora of awesome [] Out of all the popular genres in anime, science fiction easily claims one of the top spots. Sci-fi anime cemented itself as a staple within the community since the 1980s, often cited as the "Golden Age" of science fiction anime releases, with plenty of iconic, genre-defining series released during that time. Titles such as Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Planetes, and Dr. Stone span a wide range of years, but all have attracted numerous anime fans with their compelling narratives rooted in the sci-fi genre. It's…...
Is "Self-Documenting Code" a lie we tell ourselves to avoid writing docs?
1+ min ago (51+ words) A post by Juan. Tagged with cleancode, discuss, softwaredevelopment. Templates let you quickly answer FAQs or store snippets for re-use. Are you sure you want to hide this comment? It will become hidden in your post, but will still be visible via the comment's permalink. Hide child comments as well...
S'pore Consulate in Sarawak still awaiting KL approval
1+ min ago (384+ words) SINGAPORE (Dec 1): The establishment of Singaporean Consulates in both Sabah and Sarawak is still on hold as the Singapore government awaits formal approval from Kuala Lumpur, says Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. The issue was raised during a fireside chat with participants of the 17th Malaysian Journalist Visit Programme (MJVP) recently with regards to the current economic relationship between Singapore and Sarawak and the follow-up to earlier talks concerning a Singapore Consulate-General in the state. Balakrishnan affirmed the close relationship, noting the proactive stance taken by the current Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Abang Openg, to significantly expand economic ties. "First, I would say that our relations are close, particularly under the current Premier, who is keen to grow the economic relationship on an even larger scale. We support that," said…...
Bruce McAvaney reaches rarefied air with prestigious honour
1+ min ago (601+ words) Seven West Media is proud to congratulate Bruce McAvaney OAM on receiving the World Athletics President's Award for his lifelong support and contributions to athletics broadcasting. Presented on Sunday night in Monaco by Sebastian Coe, the World Athletics President's Award " which was first bestowed in 2016 " is given to those who have made significant contributions to the sport and is one of the highest honours in world sport. The most recognised, respected and loved sports commentator in Australia, Bruce started his television career at 7NEWS Adelaide in 1978 and went on to present many high-profile sports throughout his career, including AFL, horse racing, motor racing, tennis, golf and Olympic and Commonwealth Games " but none is dearer to his heart than athletics. The legendary broadcaster is synonymous with major sporting events, including the AFL grand final, Melbourne Cup, Australian Open tennis, Test cricket and…...
Bruce McAvaney reaches rarefied air with prestigious honour
1+ min ago (601+ words) Seven West Media is proud to congratulate Bruce McAvaney OAM on receiving the World Athletics President's Award for his lifelong support and contributions to athletics broadcasting. Presented on Sunday night in Monaco by Sebastian Coe, the World Athletics President's Award " which was first bestowed in 2016 " is given to those who have made significant contributions to the sport and is one of the highest honours in world sport. The most recognised, respected and loved sports commentator in Australia, Bruce started his television career at 7NEWS Adelaide in 1978 and went on to present many high-profile sports throughout his career, including AFL, horse racing, motor racing, tennis, golf and Olympic and Commonwealth Games " but none is dearer to his heart than athletics. The legendary broadcaster is synonymous with major sporting events, including the AFL grand final, Melbourne Cup, Australian Open tennis, Test cricket and…...
Bruce McAvaney reaches rarefied air with prestigious honour
1+ min ago (608+ words) Seven West Media is proud to congratulate Bruce McAvaney OAM on receiving the World Athletics President's Award for his lifelong support and contributions to athletics broadcasting. Presented on Sunday night in Monaco by Sebastian Coe, the World Athletics President's Award " which was first bestowed in 2016 " is given to those who have made significant contributions to the sport and is one of the highest honours in world sport. The most recognised, respected and loved sports commentator in Australia, Bruce started his television career at 7NEWS Adelaide in 1978 and went on to present many high-profile sports throughout his career, including AFL, horse racing, motor racing, tennis, golf and Olympic and Commonwealth Games " but none is dearer to his heart than athletics. The legendary broadcaster is synonymous with major sporting events, including the AFL grand final, Melbourne Cup, Australian Open tennis, Test cricket and…...
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s loss to Minnesota: The trophy case stays empty
2+ min ago (404+ words) For the fourth time in the last five years, the Wisconsin Badgers failed to secure Paul Bunyan's Axe, falling to Minnesota 17-7 in a snow-covered Huntington Bank Stadium. It's also the second-straight season that the Badgers' rivalry trophy case remains empty. It was a solid defensive effort by the Badgers, as they held the Gophers to 218 yards of total offense. Despite having 50 more yards of offense, three turnovers doomed Wisconsin, including two back-breaking interceptions from Hunter Simmons in the third quarter. The second set up a short field for Minnesota, and they capitalized with a touchdown pass to make it a two-score game in the second half. This game was such a deflating loss for Wisconsin. The Badgers built excitement with two ranked wins this month, and a win over Minnesota would generate some positive momentum heading into the offseason. Instead,…...
This Family Office Acquired $148 Million of Karman Stock as Shares Tripled Since February IPO
2+ min ago (404+ words) Tulsa-based Schusterman Interests disclosed ownership of 2.1 million shares of Karman stock valued at $148 million. The position is equal to 33.8% of the firm's 13F reportable assets under management. This is now the fund's largest reported holding. Tulsa-based Schusterman Interests disclosed a new position in Karman Holdings (NYSE:KRMN) worth $148 million, according to its November 14 SEC filing. Schusterman Interests reported a new position in Karman Holdings, acquiring nearly 2.1 million shares valued at $148 million as of September 30. The move was disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Form 13F filed on November 14. Karman Holdings now accounts for the largest single equity position in the fund's portfolio, equal to about 33.8% of overall reported assets. Top holdings after the filing: NYSE:KRMN: $148 million (33.8% of AUM) NYSEMKT:RSP: $118.6 million (27.1% of AUM) NYSEMKT:SPY: $88.3 million (20.2% of AUM) NASDAQ:HTFL: $65.3 million (14.9% of AUM) NYSE:PACK: $17 million (3.9% of AUM) As…...
LSU LB Whit Weeks trolls Ole Miss fans with savage IG post after Lane Kiffin move
2+ min ago (326+ words) The post LSU LB Whit Weeks trolls Ole Miss fans with savage IG post after Lane Kiffin move appeared first on ClutchPoints. Lane Kiffin ultimately decided to leave the Ole Miss Rebels and accept the head coaching job for the LSU Tigers. It's been a massively controversial situation for Rebels fans, as it appears to be an ugly departure. Amid the chaos, Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks rubbed salt in the wound of the Ole Miss fanbase with a savage post on Instagram. Weeks, who is a junior linebacker, posted a picture of himself on Instagram of when he was taunting Ole Miss during LSU's Week 5 matchup against them. He shared the image of himself making crying motions while also adding two laughing emojis to his post. Ironically enough, Whit Weeks is dating Lane Kiffin's daughter, Landry. Their relationship became public…...