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Ann Long can still remember the Ten Commandments hanging on the wall of her childhood classroom when she attended public schools in Kentucky nearly 70 years ago.They were huge and “yellow and plasticky,” said Long, 82. “Nobody paid any attention to them.”That all changed in 1978 when Kentucky passed a law requiring the Ten Commandments. They will be installed in all public classrooms. Long’s mother, Ann Bowers, along with three other Louisville residents, challenged the law as unconstitutional. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court, which ultimately struck down the Kentucky law. In a 1980 decision, the…
China expelled two former defence ministers from the Communist party on Thursday over corruption allegations, the latest sign of a covert crackdown targeting the country’s elite.The measures against Li Shang-fu and his predecessor Wei Feng-he follow a series of changes at the top of the world’s largest military. Li was removed from his post last year after disappearing without explanation. The apparent purge comes as China is at odds with the United States over the fate of Taiwan and as increasingly powerful President Xi Jinping consolidates his leadership.China’s state-run news agency announced early Thursday that both former defence ministers Li…
Brazilian goalkeeping coach of Pakistan national football team Rogerio Ramos spoke about the differences between Indian and Pakistani football. Ramos has previously served as goalkeeping coach at Indian Super League sides Odisha FC and Mumbai FC and has extensive experience working with clubs such as EC Santo Andre SP and EC Novo Hamburgo RS in Brazil, Mahindra United and Vasco Sports Club in India, Young Inn Academy in South Korea and NEA Salamina in Cyprus. He pointed out that when he started in India, the country already had organised leagues, well-functioning clubs and players playing regularly. He noted that this…
CNN — A Bolivian general has been arrested and accused of staging a coup against the government after attempting to storm the presidential palace on Wednesday. Military forces led by General Juan Jose Zuniga, who was fired the previous day as commander of the Bolivian armed forces, occupied the central square of the capital, La Paz, armored vehicles stormed the palace doors and soldiers tried to enter the government building. Hours later, President Luis Arce, who had called on people to “organize and rally” to defend democracy, was seen confronting General Zúñiga in a crowded palace corridor and ordering his…
Get your free copy of Editor’s DigestFT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.UBS has revamped its asset-management business in preparation for the appointment of Iqbal Khan and Rob Karofsky as the division’s new co-heads next week.The reorganization, announced to employees on Thursday morning, is aimed at aligning the firm’s core wealth management business more closely with its investment banking and asset management divisions.The move comes as Switzerland’s largest bank seeks to sell more of its banking services to ultra-high net worth individuals and convert investment banking clients into wealth management account holders.”Our number one priority…
The first president, George Washington, suggested that America should not have political parties. Washington was a very wise man. His leadership solidified the beginning of the foundation of our democracy. He is one of the greatest presidents we have ever had. If he were here today and saw the terrible, terrible partisan divisions in this country, he would be amazed at how salient his warning about political parties was 250 years ago. The partisan divisions in this country are vast, deep, and deep-rooted. Essentially, America is divided into two camps. The states are divided into red Republican camps and blue…
A candidate in Iran’s presidential election withdrew from the election late on Wednesday, becoming the first to do so as hardline factions rally behind a unified candidate in the election to replace the late President Ibrahim Raisi. Iran’s presidential candidate withdrew from the election late on Wednesday amid growing voter discontent following Raisi’s death (Reuters) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The state-run Iranian News Agency (IRNA) reported that Amirhossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi, 53, had withdrawn his candidacy and urged other candidates to do the same “so that the revolutionary front can be strengthened.” Get ready to watch the final stage of the…
Supported by a forward-thinking government and vibrant startup culture, Estonia is recognized globally for its advancements in technology and digital governance. The country’s commitment to digital transformation is evident in initiatives such as e-Residency, which allows entrepreneurs from all over the world to set up and manage their EU-based businesses online. The capital, Tallinn, serves as a vibrant hub for tech start-ups, offering a supportive environment with access to skilled talent, favorable regulations and robust infrastructure. From fintech to cybersecurity and more, Estonia continues to foster a dynamic ecosystem where creativity thrives, making it a pioneering hub for tech innovation…
Amazon will integrate its Amazon Clinic-branded telehealth business into One Medical’s physician-led medical services. … [+] The company is expanding its clinic and virtual care operations to simplify the delivery of primary care to customers and patients. Pictured here is an Amazon-owned One Medical Preston Place location. (Photo by LaTanya Simmons)LaTanya Simmons Amazon is merging its Amazon Clinic-branded telehealth business into its physician-staffed One Medical Clinic and virtual care businesses to simplify the delivery of primary care to customers and patients. A year and a half ago, Amazon launched Amazon Clinic as a “pay-per-visit” telehealth service available on Amazon.com and…
Delaware’s tech ecosystem has Rodell to thank for making possible the creation of the Delaware Technology Council, which was housed within the foundation when it launched three years ago. Now that the incubation period is coming to an end, the Tech Council will stand on its own as an independent non-profit organization. The move is part of a new strategy developed with the help of Detroit-based outside consulting firm Berthwell Group, which was unveiled this week at the council’s second Tech Ecosystem Conference in Wilmington. The study was based on focus group sessions, interviews and an online survey shared with…