Europe celebrates New Year amid heightened security

[ad_1] The first major city to see 2024 was Auckland, in New Zealand, w where fireworks were let off from its tallest building, the Sky Tower ADVERTISEMENT People across Europe are welcoming 2024 against a backdrop of heightened security concerns.  Ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and tensions in parts of the world, have affected this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in a myriad of ways. Many cities in Europe were deploying extra security, and…

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The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself This Year? An End of Year Review…

[ad_1] This is a guest post written by Iti Malken, Self-Development Expert and the Creator of Level Up by Iti.  Often at this time of year you are likely to be thinking about what the new year will bring and you might find that you are already filling up your calendar with events and plans. But before you start focusing on 2023, it’s important to close out the old year with intention.  Iti Malken self-development…

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SpaceX’s Starship costing about $2 billion this year

[ad_1] The SpaceX Starship lifts off from the launchpad during a flight test from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on April 20, 2023.  Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images Elon Musk expects SpaceX to spend about $2 billion on its Starship rocket development this year, as the company pushes to build on its first launch earlier this month. “My expectation for the next flight would be to reach orbit,” Musk said, speaking during…

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Study: 1 in 10 US Veterans Used Cannabis in Past Year

[ad_1] While the United States has seen immense progress regarding cannabis law reform and reshaping the public opinion of the drug over the years, the continued lack of federal legalization and regulation is clear, especially in its effects on groups like veterans. Canada, which has legal cannabis throughout the country, introduced the Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) reimbursement policy for medical cannabis, allowing reimbursement of up to three grams a day for qualified veterans. The VAC…

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Russia invasion: Ukrainian MP says Vladimir Putin ‘stole a year of my life’ | World | News

[ad_1] Inna Sovsun: Putin has stolen a year of my life Inna Sovsun isn’t thinking of Friday, February 24 as an anniversary. In common with millions of her countrymen and women, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to order troops into her country a year ago turned the life of the Ukrainian MP upside down – and, speaking via video link from Kyiv earlier this week, she was clear it is no time for celebration. Ms…

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My Android TV went bust this year and I won’t buy another one for a while

[ad_1] Adamya Sharma / Android Authority I bought the 50-inch Sony Bravia W950D Android TV five years ago. To say it was an excellent TV for its time is an understatement. Sony’s Triluminos LCD display was one of the best in the market back then. The set even included an attached soundbar, and being an Android TV, it naturally brought with it the power of the Google Play Store and its comprehensive library of TV…

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A Year From College, The Taliban Banned Her From School

[ad_1] As her first day of school under Taliban rule approached, Sajida Hussaini was hopeful. Her father, a teacher for 17 years, and her mother had instilled in her and her siblings the value of education, and now she was one year away from graduating high school. Even though the Taliban had taken over the country last summer, marking an end to many of the rights she and other Afghan girls had enjoyed all their…

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Enrique Costa, Maria Zamora On Elastica’s First Year – Deadline

[ad_1] Welcome to International Disruptors, a feature where we shine a spotlight on key executives and companies outside of the U.S. shaking up the offshore marketplace. This week, as the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has just kicked off, we’re talking to Enrique Costa and María Zamora, co-founders of Spanish distribution and production banner Elastica Films. At just a year old, the company is already making waves in the independent sector. They tell us…

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Death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd year

[ad_1] The official global death toll from COVID-19 is on the verge of eclipsing 6 million — underscoring that the pandemic, now in its third year, is far from over. The milestone is the latest tragic reminder of the unrelenting nature of the pandemic even as people are shedding masks, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe. The death toll, compiled by Johns Hopkins University, stood at 5,997,734 as of Sunday and…

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5 Ways Instagram is Going to Increase Engagement in 2022 5 Ways Instagram is Going to Increase Engagement in 2022 – Latest Instagram Trends to Follow This Year

[ad_1] Instagram is the most widely used photo-sharing social media platform with hundreds of millions of users monthly. Statista announced expects that this number of users will increase up to 1.2 billion in 2023. If you want your customers to find your business, admire your products, or recognize your brand, you should never overlook Instagram’s impressive appeal. Already have an Instagram account for your business? Find out how you can improve your engagement with Instagram…

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