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Bolivian authorities have arrested the ringleader of a failed coup after troops seized the presidential palace in La Paz on Thursday (June 27).Armored vehicles and troops had been stationed in Plaza Murillo, where the main government building is located, but have since all withdrawn.General Juan José Zúñiga, who led the recent military invasion, said he was seeking to re-establish democracy. After initially recognizing President Luis Arce, Zúñiga has signaled a change of government. President Luis Arce condemned the attempted coup and called on people to “organize and mobilize for democracy.””We cannot allow another coup attempt to take the lives of…

Opinion: Crime is much more profitable than newspapers I once thought that publishing a quality newspaper full of accurate, informative and entertaining news would earn me enough money to cover my living expenses. Larry Persily • June 26, 2024 at 1:30 AM Almost anything can be more profitable than a newspaper: a winter lemonade stand, a barbershop at a bald men's convention, a Carhartt dry-cleaning service, selling canned farmed pink salmon at an Alaskan street fair — any of these could be more profitable than running a newspaper. I used to think that publishing…

Research suggests that one in four healthy people aged over 60 in the UK have undiagnosed heart valve disease.This condition occurs when one or more of the heart valves do not function properly. The main problem is caused by the valves not opening fully or closing properly.Experts say heart valve disease puts extra strain on the heart and can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and other heart-related health problems.Researchers led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) found that one in four healthy, asymptomatic adults have the disease but don't know it. Their findings are published in the…

Maybe everything is over except the waiting.Donald Trump's announcement that his running mate might attend Thursday's presidential debate has had exactly the effect he hoped for: creating a frenzied guessing game designed to distract from Trump's recent (and future) gaffes. Earlier this week, much of the media attention surrounding the candidates had focused on concerns about their age and memory loss. With Trump floating the idea of ​​announcing his running mate on Thursday, political commentators have shifted their focus instead.Whatever the reason, President Trump's timeline has clearly been accelerated.Michael Ian Black: I know this debate is complete bullshit, but I'm…

There's been a lot of talk about whether these two older men are fired up enough for Thursday's presidential debate, but as a debate expert who has successfully advised candidates like Scott Walker (recall election), Carly Fiorina (Senator election), and several British politicians on debate tips and tactics, I suggest a different approach to debate preparation.Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden need to get some really funny professional comedians in the room, and they need to do it now.While much of the preparation for a debate focuses on candidates becoming fluent on their policies and coming up with witty remarks…

Less than a week after a maintenance workers' strike was called off and union negotiations resumed, WestJet's operations are threatening to be disrupted again. The Calgary-based airline says the strike could begin as early as June 28 and could disrupt flights for up to 70,000 passengers each day over the long weekend. WestJet said the union filed the strike notice “less than a day after the two sides agreed to return to the negotiating table over four days.” The airline claims it has presented an “industry-leading revised proposal” that would raise mechanics' pay by 22 percent over four years. “The…

A bright, sunny morning dawned in the Makali region of Cameroon's far north. Ina Abaichou was one of the first to arrive at the Macari Integrated Health Centre with her son. The baby is 14 months old and looks thin due to malnutrition, a condition that can be accompanied by weight loss, loss of appetite and fatigue, including in the baby boy. “I didn't eat properly during my pregnancy. My child got sick and had diarrhea. We took him to the local hospital where he was admitted,” the 23-year-old mother said. Malnourished children and parents are common in the malnutrition…

CIOs believe that the adoption of AI will unlock value in many sectors. Large technology companies have further room to grow, and we see the US information technology sector as our favorite, as it has strong balance sheets and strong earnings growth potential, which aligns with our focus on quality.We believe AI will continue to drive technological dominance in the future.Tech stocks delivered strong returns in Q1, driven by AI. Among global tech companies, semiconductors posted the strongest returns. We forecast global tech sector revenues to grow 20% in 2024, with AI memory sector revenues growing 55% in 2024 and…

Regarding the June 13th front page article, “This Girl Wanted to Be a Cop. But She Was Abused by Officers in Their Police Cars”:I appreciate the recent articles highlighting the experiences of victims of child sexual abuse by police officers, and I was saddened but not surprised that so many officers were not held accountable.I am a retired licensed social worker in Maryland. From 1985 to 1995, I worked as a therapist for Montgomery County's Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program. I provided clinical services to victims (both men and women) of childhood and adult sexual abuse and assault. During…

Home » Africa » Sabre Corporation and Etihad Airways Improve Travel Efficiency Through New Integration of Distribution Capabilities Across Europe, Middle East and Africa Thursday, June 27, 2024Reading time: 2 minutesSabre Corporation, a leading provider of software and technology solutions to the global travel industry, has announced that it will integrate Etihad Airways' New Distribution Capability (NDC) content into its global travel marketplace, a strategic move aimed at improving accessibility and efficiency for travel agents and corporate buyers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).The integration will initially launch in Oman and Bahrain, enabling travel agents to seamlessly access,…