WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Dec 20) approved US$571.3 million in defence assistance for Taiwan, the White House said, as the Democrat prepares to leave office ahead of the January inauguration of Donald Trump. The United States does not officially recognise Taiwan diplomatically, but it is the self-ruled island’s strategic ally and largest supplier of weapons. China, which has ramped up political and military pressure on Taiwan in recent years, has repeatedly called for Washington to cease sending arms and assistance to the island, which it claims as part of its territory. Taiwanese officials said China last week held…
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A last-minute budget bill has passed in the United States House of Representatives to keep the federal government funded and running through mid-March, averting an impending shutdown. The continuing resolution now progresses to the Senate with only hours to spare before the shutdown is slated to take effect on Saturday at 12:01am local time (05:01 GMT). On Friday evening, the temporary budget legislation sailed through the House with an overwhelming 366 votes in support. Only 34 representatives, all Republican, voted against the bill. One Democrat, Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas, abstained by voting “present”. “We are really grateful that tonight,…
The opening game of the 2024 College Football Playoff between Notre Dame and Indiana got off to an electrifying start on Friday night. Notre Dame opened the scoring early in the first quarter when running back Jeremiyah Love broke free for a 98-yard touchdown, tying a school record for the longest touchdown run. Have a look. That run not only tied a school record, it also put Love over 1,000 yards for the season and extended his streak of consecutive games with a touchdown run this season to 13 games. He now has a rushing touchdown in every game Notre…
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Particles in ship exhaust inadvertently cause cloud brightening – some geoengineering projects would try to recreate this effectNASA’s Earth Obervatory How would the world react if one country launched a solar geoengineering project to cool the planet without the permission of others? Would the sky change colour based on the type of particles injected into the upper atmosphere? Even if global average temperatures cooled in response, how would rainfall change over Africa? These are just some of the questions about solar geoengineering scientists grappled with at a December meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) in Washington DC, and they……
WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled House on Friday evening passed a short-term bill to avert a government shutdown, just hours ahead of a deadline that would force U.S. troops, border patrol agents, air traffic controllers and millions of other federal workers to work without pay during the holidays.The vote was 366-34, with all opposition coming from Republicans and one member voting present. It capped a tumultuous week in the House that foreshadowed how the new Congress in January might deal with a mercurial Donald Trump back in the White House. A two-thirds vote was needed because the bill came to the floor under…
The annual IEEE STEM Summit in October brought together a record number of preuniversity educators; IEEE volunteers; and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics enthusiasts. They shared resources and ideas and attended sessions to learn how to inspire the next generation of budding engineers and technologists.The free virtual summit, held 23 to 25 October, attracted more than 1,000 attendees from 118 countries. The 13 sessions featured award-winning educators and IEEE volunteers from academia and industry who offered practical advice on planning effective, interesting outreach activities.The sessions highlighted best practices in STEM education, as well as examples of outreach events. Also included…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Market Talk will be postponed until we embark on the new year. ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a negative day today: • NIKKEI 225 decreased 111.68 points or -0.29% to 38,701.90 • Shanghai decreased 1.96 points or -0.06% to 3,368.07 • Hang Seng decreased 31.81 points or -0.16% to 19,720.70 • ASX 200 decreased 101.20 points or -1.24% to 8,067.00 • SENSEX decreased 1,013.03 points or -1.28% to 78,205.02 • Nifty50 decreased 364.20 points or -1.52% to 23,587.50 The major Asian currency markets had a mixed day today: • AUDUSD increased 0.00342…
David Shapinsky from Washington, D.C., United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia CommonsCredit: Via Wikimedia Commons Is it any wonder the ragtag outfit at the Pentagon can’t pass an audit if their lives depended on it? The Department of Defense admitted that they’ve been providing the media with an incorrect troop count in Syria for months, indicating the number is actually more than twice the information they’d been publicly acknowledging. And that’s not even the worst part. “We have been briefing you regularly that there are approximately 900 U.S. troops deployed to Syria,” Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj.…
Renowned chef Wolfgang Puck is no stranger to creating unforgettable culinary experiences, and his holiday traditions are no exception.This season, he’s sharing his go-to festive drink: a signature Christmas cocktail that’s as aromatic as it is indulgent. Inspired by the warm, heavenly scents of his Austrian childhood, this cocktail combines the rich flavors of gin, allspice, and maple syrup with the festive touch of torched rosemary.Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or cozying up by the fire, Wolfgang Puck’s cocktail is sure to bring a little extra magic to your celebrations.Article continues below advertisementWhat Is Wolfgang Puck’s Go-To Drink For The…