Peruvian Schoolkids Living In Fear Of Extortion Gangs

Peruvian Schoolkids Living In Fear Of Extortion Gangs

[ad_1] First they came for shop owners and bus drivers, ordering them to pay protection money on pain of death. Now the extortion gangs terrorising Peru have set their sights on fee-paying schools, threatening to kill staff or parents “inside or outside” the classroom unless they fork out tens of thousands of dollars. Fearing for…

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‘Wait, Baby, Wait’: Slumping Oil Prices Reflect Economic Worries

‘Wait, Baby, Wait’: Slumping Oil Prices Reflect Economic Worries

[ad_1] Many oil and gas executives thought they had hit pay dirt with President Trump’s election. A Trump administration would be staffed by people sympathetic to the industry. More areas would be opened to drilling and costly regulations swept away. In recent days, though, the industry has had ample reason to question that narrative. The…

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Trump Tariffs Offer Opportunity For China

Trump Tariffs Offer Opportunity For China

[ad_1] In unleashing global tariffs, President Donald Trump has vowed to remake the world to benefit US workers. One beneficiary could be the country he sees as the primary adversary — China. Asia’s largest economy promptly slapped identical tariffs on the United States and said it would impose export controls on rare earth elements vital…

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UK Comedian Russell Brand Charged With Rape

UK Comedian Russell Brand Charged With Rape

[ad_1] British comedian and actor Russell Brand denied rape and sexual assault allegations on Friday after being charged with five offences by London’s Metropolitan Police. Brand, 49, who became known internationally as the husband of pop star Katy Perry after forging a career in Britain with risque comedy routines, was charged with one count of…

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The Future of AI Data Centers: Dr. Kelley Mullick on Infrastructure, Liquid Cooling, and Sustainability

The Future of AI Data Centers: Dr. Kelley Mullick on Infrastructure, Liquid Cooling, and Sustainability

[ad_1] As artificial intelligence penetrates all industries, the infrastructure supporting it faces an urgent challenge: keeping up with the immense power and cooling demands of AI-driven workloads. At the forefront of this transformation is Dr. Kelley Mullick, founder and CEO of Avayla, a consulting firm specializing in AI data center design, liquid cooling solutions, and…

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Intercommunal Violence Kills Dozens In Central Nigeria

Intercommunal Violence Kills Dozens In Central Nigeria

[ad_1] Suspected intercommunal violence in Nigeria’s north-central Plateau state earlier this week has killed more than 40 people, officials told AFP on Friday. Attackers struck multiple villages Wednesday in the religiously and ethnically mixed state, where land disputes between Muslim Fulani herders and mostly Christian farmers are known to descend into deadly violence. As of…

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Trump Boosts Claim That He’s Crashing the Stock Market ‘On Purpose’ Days After Announcing Tariff Plan

Trump Boosts Claim That He’s Crashing the Stock Market ‘On Purpose’ Days After Announcing Tariff Plan

[ad_1] On Friday, Trump shared claims from his supporters that he is intentionally crashing the stock market in what one called “a wild chess move,” within his “genius” economic strategy. In a video posted to Trump’s Truth Social account without comment, a Trump supporter sits in his car and insists, “Everything Trump and Musk are…

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How Can The EU Respond To Trump Tariffs?

How Can The EU Respond To Trump Tariffs?

[ad_1] The EU has said “everything is on the table” as it readies its response — including possibly targeting US Big Tech and taxing more American goods — to President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs should talks with Washington fail. The European Commission, in charge of the EU’s trade policy, refuses to give any details…

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De Bruyne To Leave Man City At End Of The Season

De Bruyne To Leave Man City At End Of The Season

[ad_1] Kevin De Bruyne was hailed by Pep Guardiola as one of the Premier League’s all-time greats after the Belgian confirmed on Friday he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season. De Bruyne, 33, has won 14 major trophies since joining City from Wolfsburg in 2015, including six Premier League titles and…

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