WASHINGTON, USA – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) signed a Joint Statement of Intent (JSoI) for collaborative research, development and foreign technical exchanges with Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). The details of this statement re-affirm the commitment of the two countries to cooperate in fields of science and technology. “I am encouraged by the opportunity to join forces with our partners in Japan on research, development, and innovation,” said Dr Dimitri Kusnezov, DHS under secretary for science and technology. “I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate on technical projects that leverage…
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The No. 11 Auburn Tigers are 1-0 on the young college basketball season, but an early distraction has already surfaced.Per ESPN’s Jeff Borzello, a “scuffle” broke out between two players on the team’s flight to Houston, Texas, on Friday.In-flight audio obtained by WBRC’s Jonathan Hardison allegedly shows a pilot telling air traffic controllers “we had two players that got into a physical altercation, clothes were ripped.”The plane was turned around and landed back in Auburn. A replacement flight got the Tigers men’s basketball team to its destination Friday night as it prepares to take on the No. 4 Houston Cougars…
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, North Korean GPS jamming operation began on Friday and continued on Saturday, impacting several vessels at sea and dozens of civilian aircraft, South Korea said.North Korea has staged a Global Positioning System (GPS) jamming attack, Seoul’s military has said, an ongoing disruption operation that has impacted several ships and dozens of civilian aircraft in South Korea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) on Saturday warned ships and aircraft operating in the West Sea area, also known as the Yellow Sea, to be cautious of North Korea’s GPS signal jamming. “North Korea conducted GPS jamming provocations in…
Racist election text messages spark anger A series of racist text messages targeting Black Americans nationwide has sparked an FBI and Justice Department investigation. The hateful messages, referencing slavery and plantations, were received shortly after the election and have been traced back to an overseas VPN. FOX 5’s Michelle Ross has the story. NEW YORK – In nearly a dozen states, Black Americans—especially students—are reporting a disturbing wave of anonymous text messages claiming they’ve been “chosen to pick cotton” at a nearby plantation and must be ready with their belongings at a specified time “SHARP.” The messages, appearing just days…
By Isabel Schnabel Excess liquidity in the euro area has declined measurably over the past two years. It has fallen by more than a third relative to its peak in 2022, and it dropped below €3 trillion about a month ago. This decline in excess liquidity predominantly resulted from banks repaying the loans they had taken under the third series of targeted longer-term refinancing operations (TLTROs). More recently, the phasing-out of reinvestments of bonds maturing under the Eurosystem’s monetary policy portfolios has increasingly contributed to the decline. As of January 2025, the Eurosystem will no longer reinvest any of its…
Nigerian rapper and singer-songwriter Lil Kesh has returned with a brand new single titled Vex For U. Featuring YBNL star Fireboy DML and emerging talent Ayo Maff, it adds to Lil Kesh’s impressive catalogue. Produced by the talented beatmaker Eskeez, Vex For U combines elements of Afrobeats with heartfelt lyrics, striking a balance between modern soundscapes and regular themes of love and forgiveness.The song narrates a relatable tale of romantic relationships and emotional resilience. In Vex For U, Lil Kesh, Fireboy DML, and Ayo Maff each bring their unique vocal styles and perspectives, collectively expressing their commitment to forgiving their…
The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t had a lot of answers during their 2-7 start. They especially had no answer for Karl-Anthony Towns Friday night. KAT led all scorers with 32 points and the New York Knicks never trailed in their 116-94 win over the floundering Bucks. He’s now averaging 24.3 points and 12.8 rebounds. But he’s been so good this season that his rebounding and three-point percentage actually went down after an 11-rebound, 50-percent shooting night. It was clear right away that the Bucks, consistently one of the NBA’s top defenses before last season, couldn’t stop Towns at all. He hit…
Palestinian officials, witnesses and journalists are accusing Israel of stepping up a campaign of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza, where civilians under constant bombardment are being denied the right to their homes, food, water, medical support and safe travel. They reject the Israeli army’s claims that its push, which began in early October, is simply aimed at closing in on Hamas fighters in the area, since tens of thousands of civilians remain there. No aid has been allowed in since then, heightening fears of famine and disease. According to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), “Israeli authorities are preventing…
A Long Island man was sentenced and could spend the rest of his life behind bars for shooting his former fiancée to death inside a parking garage at the medical facility where she worked, according to the district attorney. Quay Hines will spend 40 years to life in prison for the deadly March 2022 shooting of Amelia Laguerre in New Hyde Park, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said Friday. It comes after the 33-year-old was convicted in September on second-degree murder and weapon possession charges. “Quay Sean Hines was obsessed with his former fiancée Amelia Laguerre and her desire…