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Chunky watches with large dials and wide straps are long gone. It's the season for ultra-thin watches. Slim watches have been around for a long time. For centuries, watchmakers have dedicated their time and effort to creating slim watches with a minimum number of components. Historically, this has been very difficult, as it requires complex techniques and precision. Today, more and more people are appreciating the light and slim look of ultra-thin watches. The slim look means that the case is a maximum of about 8mm thick and is stylish, minimalist, and sleek. This trend is everywhere, and everyone from…

Spain-founded Directo has emerged from stealth mode after raising $1 million in seed funding for its travel price comparison software. Directo is a Chrome extension that helps travelers compare commission-free accommodations. The software has gained 100,000 users since its beta release in September 2023. French venture capital firm Kima Ventures, Calafia, an angel group for global female tech leaders, and travel-focused fund Derive Ventures participated in the round, along with 26 other angel investors. Hotel and vacation rental rates have been rising since 2019, highlighting the need for travelers to find the best deals. Hotels also have the advanced technology…

Families with toddlers and preschoolers have been visiting Punta Cana more often this year, while older kids have been accompanying mom and dad to visit the historic European city.MONTREAL , June 27, 2024 /CNW/ – When it comes to traveling with kids, Canadians know that the destination they choose can make the trip even more enjoyable. For parents of young children this summer, that means a getaway to a Caribbean resort town, while families with teenagers prefer to experience the historic tourist options of Europe.Air Transat logo (CNW Group/Transat AT)Family Travel: Punta Cana for Little Ones, Rome for TeensAccording to…

David Friend, an editor at Vanity Fair magazine, is the author of The Naughty Nineties: The Decade That Unleashed Sex, Lies, and the World Wide Web.In the past few months, the US has been rocked by two high-profile trials. In one, Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts related to a scheme to bribe porn actresses to keep quiet about sexual encounters during the 2016 election (Trump's sentence is scheduled for July 11). In the other, President Biden's son Hunter was found guilty of three felony counts for providing false information on an application to purchase a firearm.…

Ten years ago, in civic sermons across the South, the Rev. William J. Barber II outlined all the ways states made it harder to vote when federal protections weakened. The most restrictive laws, Barber noted, were designed with black people in mind; federal judges had found that black people were targeted with “almost surgical precision.” As he painted the details, the Rev. Barber implicitly asked, “Who does this remind you of?” “Jim Crow never retired,” Barber replied. “He went to law school. Meet James Crow.”It's a powerful allegory. Jim Crow was a 19th-century minstrel figure whose stereotypes about enslaved black…

Breadcrumb LinksLocal newsPolice Chief Cam McBride is looking to improve support for Saskatoon police officers.Published June 27, 2024 • Last updated 18 minutes ago • 3 minute read To save this article, register for free here, or sign in if you have an account.Saskatoon Police Chief Cameron McBride is congratulated by Saskatoon Police Board chair Shirley Greyeyes during an induction ceremony at Saskatoon Police Headquarters on June 25, 2024. Photo by Michelle Berg/Saskatoon StarPhoenix.Article ContentsLooking out at the crowd of more than 200 people, including his fellow officers, decked out in full uniform covered in gold braid and glittering medals,…

The captured drone was loaded with food, coffee and tablets.Black Swan Group In Chasiv Yar, a battleground town in eastern Ukraine that has been under Russian attack for four months, drones are a vital source of supplies to fighters on the front line — not just for the defenders, but also for Russia, whose supply lines are constantly under drone attack. The same small FPV drones used to destroy tanks and fighting positions appear to be being repurposed as logistics carriers. express The 225th Brigade's Black Swan Strike Group recently released a video on its Telegram channel with the following…

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New research suggests that “warp drive” may be possible, a method of high-speed space travel that will be familiar to many sci-fi and Star Trek fans.These super-powerful space engines can manipulate space-time by compressing what is in front of them and expanding what is behind them.This creates a phenomenon known as a “warp bubble,” which in science fiction would allow spaceships to travel at high speeds, some even faster than the speed of light.The matter was investigated after scientists suggested that aliens may have used a “warp drive” to leave a trail in space.Previous research published in 1994 suggested this…

Shah Rukh Khan's popularity reaches far beyond India. The celebrated actor, considered one of the richest actors in the world, recently made headlines with a video showing off his sprawling house in London. The stately property in the heart of the British capital has become a tourist attraction. The opulent home serves as a holiday home for Shah Rukh Khan and his family, highlighting his status as a global icon.The video was shared by one of the Instagram users. In the short video, a huge white mansion is seen. The luxurious mansion is located in one of the most exclusive…