Satellite operator SES is poised to secure unconditional antitrust approval from the European Union for its $3.1 billion acquisition of rival Intelsat, according to a Reuters report citing unnamed sources. The European Commission is expected to issue a final ruling by June 10. The proposed merger, announced in 2023, aims to create a major competitor […]
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Austin, Texas – A new wave of delivery robots is hitting the streets of Austin, but unlike previous deployments, these bots are working with human drivers—not replacing them. The pilot project, a collaboration between New York-based parcel delivery company Veho and Swiss robotics startup RIVR, introduces AI-powered robots designed to assist human drivers by delivering […]
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Managing intense emotions and relationships can be difficult for anyone. But for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), these challenges are persistent and overwhelming—often leading to significant distress, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Researchers are now working to identify early warning signs in childhood to allow for earlier and more effective interventions. “BPD has traditionally been […]
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CHICAGO – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois has obtained a court order forfeiting approximately $214 million in proceeds from an alleged international “pump-and-dump” investment fraud scheme, with the funds to be returned to defrauded investors. The forfeiture order, granted by U.S. District Judge Jorge L. Alonso, pertains to a scheme […]
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Albany, New York – In a significant legal decision, Michael Cardwell, a 40-year-old resident of Rensselaer County, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison followed by 25 years of supervised release for the sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This case, prosecuted under the U.S. Attorney’s Office […]
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ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN), the UK distribution arm of Iberdrola, has announced a €262 million (£220 million) investment to modernise and expand over 20,000 km of electricity grid infrastructure across Scotland and North West England. The initiative, part of SPEN’s ED2 business plan (2023–2028), supports the UK’s transition to electrification and net-zero goals while laying […]
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BEIJING — China has introduced a new digital tracking system for its exports of rare earths and other critical minerals, tightening its control over key raw materials as trade tensions with the United States continue to escalate. The system, which came into effect last week, mandates Chinese producers and exporters to submit detailed online reports […]
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Overall, some 1.2 million Sudanese have found shelter in eastern Chad, mostly after fleeing intensifying violence in their country. More than 844,000 crossed the border after war broke out in Sudan in April 2023. Prior to this, Chad was hosting roughly 409,000 Sudanese refugees who had fled earlier conflict in Darfur. ‘A crisis of humanity’ […]
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Yale University is preparing to offload approximately $2.5 billion worth of private equity assets, as pressure mounts from proposed federal tax changes targeting large private university endowments. The Ivy League institution is reportedly in advanced talks to sell a portion of its private equity portfolio at a discount of less than […]
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Arusha, Tanzania – June 2025 – The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) has elected Justice Modibo Sacko of Mali as its new President, succeeding Justice Imani Daud Aboud of Tanzania, whose four-year term has concluded. Leadership Transition The election took place during the 77th Ordinary Session of the Court, held at its […]
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