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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Chinese forces seized two Philippine rubber boats transporting food and other supplies to a military outpost in disputed waters in the South China Sea, wounding several Philippine navy personnel in a tense clash, Philippine security officials said Tuesday.united states of america Warnings resume on Tuesday The day after the hours-long battle, the US said it had a duty to defend its treaty ally, the Philippines. Second Thomas SchollThe shoal is occupied by a small contingent of the Philippine Navy aboard a long-stranded warship that has been closely watched by China’s coast guard and navy in a…

When China’s Chang’e-5 mission retrieved the first lunar samples from the near side of the moon in decades in 2020, the initial study was conducted by a joint team of Chinese and Western scientists and published in Science journal in October 2021.This global sensation led to three more scientific papers being published in Nature magazine that same month, according to editors at Science China Press, a scientific journal publishing company of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).The rocks collected in 2020 turned out to be much newer than samples brought back by the U.S. Apollo and Soviet Luna missions in…

Brodren A. & O. Johansen A/SAlbert Slund, June 18thNumber2024Brødrene A & O Johansen A/S has expanded its operations in Norway through the acquisition of online store VVSKupp.no.Effective July 1st, Brødrene A & O Johansen A/S has acquired 100% of Designkupp AS, the operator of the leading online store for bathroom accessories VVSKupp.no.st 2024.In 2023, VVSKupp.no’s total revenues will reach approximately NOK 125 million (DKK 82 million) with an EBITDA margin of over 3%.The purchase price is NOK 70 million (DKK 45 million) on a cash and debt-free basis.With the acquisition, AO gains a leading position in the online market for…

Gov. Brian Kemp said this shows the value of such economic missions, adding that Cargill was among the companies state leaders spoke to at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland in January. The governor is currently in South Korea on a similar business attraction trip.Jennifer Hartsock, Cargill’s chief information and digital officer, said in a press release that Atlanta was chosen because of its diverse and talented workforce, adding that the state’s robust agricultural sector, worth more than $74 billion annually, also helps it stand out as the Peach State.exploreGeorgia is the Peach State, and these are the state’s top…

Switzerland was the last team Scotland defeated at the European Championships in 1996.Now Switzerland is standing in the way of their hopes of progressing beyond a group stage in a major final for the first time.Germany’s goals in Munich dealt a major blow to their chances of securing three points and a place in the last 16, with a draw now the minimum requirement for Wednesday’s match.Switzerland may not be on the same level as Germany, but they’re still a team that knows how to make it to the knockout stage – after all, they’ve done so in each of…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including a recall notice for more than 200,000 Chrysler SUVs and trucks due to a software glitch.Want to see if a recall has been issued for your vehicle? If you don’t see your car listed below, check USA TODAY’s auto recall database or search for new recalls in NHTSA’s database. On the NHTSA website, you can search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number (VIN).Here’s what you need to know about vehicle recalls announced by NHTSA from June 9 through June 15.Toyota has issued the following recall:13,000 cars…

As part of our election coverage this year, KALW is listening to what members of our community want to hear and amplifying the efforts of other local news organizations. KALW Election Production Manager Johanna Miyaki participated in an event co-hosted by Oaklandside and CAPITAL B, a Black-led national nonprofit news organization. It was part of Capital B’s Black Political Power Tour. She spoke about the event with Crosscurrents host Hana Baba.flower: Hi Johanna!Johanna: Hey Hana!flower: So what is the “Black Political Power Tour”?Johanna: That is, capital B. Visit seven U.S. cities to discuss the issues that matter most to black…

Mark Robinson, the firebrand Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina, has for years made comments downplaying and making light of sexual assault and domestic violence.A review of Robinson’s social media posts over the past decade shows that he frequently questioned the credibility of women who aired allegations of sexual assault against prominent men, including Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, actor Bill Cosby and now-U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh. In one post, Robinson, North Carolina’s lieutenant governor, characterized Weinstein and others as “sacrificial lambs” being “slaughtered.”Robinson also wrote repeatedly of a 2014 domestic violence encounter involving then-NFL star Ray…

TPI Composites announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its automotive business to Clear Creek Investments, LLC (CCI), an innovation and sustainability focused investor focused on deploying capital in companies advancing climate solutions and climate resilience across the energy, water and food value chains. Reading Time 1 minute 0 seconds As part of the sale transaction, TPI will sell its automotive subsidiary to CCI, which will be renamed Senvias™ Inc. The transaction is expected to close on June 30, 2024. “After a thorough review of strategic options, we are pleased to enter into this agreement with CCI.”…

Since independence, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha has always been elected unopposed. So if the opposition Indian Alliance forces through elections for the 18th Lok Sabha speaker on June 26, it will mark the first time in independent India’s history that the person who holds the crucial lower house of parliament has always been chosen by agreement between the ruling and opposition parties or coalition. Take this as an example: In 1925, elections to choose the Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly, the lower house of the Imperial Legislative Council, the legislative branch of the then British India, were…