U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of NevadaLAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas man with a history of felony convictions has been sentenced to 49 years in federal prison for a string of armed robberies committed over a one-week span in January 2022. George Perez was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Miranda M. Du following his […]
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China faces a paradox: millions of university graduates struggle to find employment, while industries grapple with a severe shortage of skilled workers. This disconnect has prompted calls for a reimagined educational approach that blends academic learning with vocational training. These same scenario is present in many major economies across the world. The Employment Dilemma In […]
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The maritime industry reached a new milestone this week as the China Zorrilla, the largest electric ship ever built, officially launched from Hobart, Tasmania. Manufactured by Incat Tasmania for South American ferry operator Buquebus, the 426-foot vessel will soon begin operations between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Colonia, Uruguay, carrying up to 2,100 passengers and 225 […]
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On May 4, 2025, a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck near Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, injuring eight individuals and causing significant damage. The missile evaded both Israeli and U.S. air defense systems, including the Arrow and THAAD systems, marking a rare breach of Israel’s defense capabilities. In response to […]
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Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine has transformed its military strategy by embracing drone technology, evolving from a handful of drone companies to over 500 by 2025. This rapid expansion has positioned Ukraine as a global leader in drone warfare, with a decentralized, civilian-driven industry producing millions of drones annually. A Surge in Domestic […]
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to strengthen their strategic partnership during Xi’s visit to Moscow from May 7–10, coinciding with Victory Day celebrations. The leaders will sign a series of bilateral agreements, reinforcing economic and political cooperation between their nations at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions. Strengthening Economic […]
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Amazon has finalized the purchase of 522 Fifth Avenue, a 600,000-square-foot office tower in Midtown Manhattan, from RFR Realty. The acquisition, completed on May 2, 2025, adds to Amazon’s growing footprint in the city, following its $1 billion purchase of the former Lord & Taylor building and a 330,000-square-foot lease at 10 Bryant Park . […]
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StepStone Real Estate (SRE), the real estate division of StepStone Group, has announced the final closing of StepStone Real Estate Partners V (SREP V), its fifth flagship fund focused on GP-led secondaries and recapitalizations of real estate vehicles. The fund raised $3.77 billion in primary commitments, making it the largest real estate secondaries fund to […]
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French authorities have rescued the father of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who was abducted in Paris and held for ransom. The 60-year-old victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was seized by four masked men on a Paris street Thursday morning and held captive in an Airbnb south of the city. During the ordeal, his captors […]
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Introduction Power is fleeting, and those who wield it would do well to remember the individuals who safeguard the integrity of democratic institutions. Throughout Donald Trump’s political journey—from his first administration to his re-election—the press, judiciary, and law enforcement agencies have played a crucial role, not as adversaries, but as defenders of truth and due […]
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