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Kuwait News Agency
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait News Agency
كونا : Kuwaiti delegation examines tasks of UAE military service department
24/05/2025 LOC15:39 12:39 GMT Kuwaiti delegation examines tasks of UAE military service department ABU DHABI, May 24 (KUNA) -- A Kuwaiti military delegation chaired by Major General Ahmad Al-Shanfa, head of the Kuwaiti National Military Service Department, visited on Saturday headquarters of the UAE National Service and Reserve Authority (NSRA). Kuwait Army Chairmanship of Staff said in a statement that the Kuwaiti delegation met the UAE Armed Forces Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Ahmad bin Tahnoun al-Nahyan. The delegation examined during the visit NSRA's programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing readiness of the UAE cadres in various military sectors. The Kuwaiti officers were apprised of the mechanisms for habilitating the recruited as part of the national service and latest methods for training and upgrading the military cadres' skills. The visitors had also went to NSRA centers to examine the various tasks that constitute some of the basics of the UAE defense system. The statement indicated that the visit aimed at bolstering the bilateral relations and military cooperation, also noting in this respect the necessity to exchange expertise and enhance the joint defense cooperation between the two states' armed forces. (end) Kuwaiti delegation examines tasks of UAE military service department Kuwaiti delegation examines tasks of UAE military service department Kuwaiti delegation examines tasks of UAE military service department
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
South Catamount Reservoir remains under construction
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) is reminding the public that even though the North Slope Recreation Area (NSRA) has reopened, South Catamount Reservoir remains under construction. The reservoir, which holds the drinking water for Colorado Springs, is undergoing a major rehabilitation project to enhance the safety and performance of its 88-year-old dam. Built in 1937, the South Catamount Reservoir is one of four reservoirs in the country with a dam face constructed of steel. The steel must be resurfaced periodically to protect it from corrosion. In addition to resurfacing, work includes the replacement of dam infrastructure, underground pipes, and spillway. The project is in its second year and is expected to be finished in the fall, reopening to the public in 2026. Springs Utilities said the complexities of the dam rehabilitation project require trail closures near the reservoirs for public safety, as well as the safety of work crews. Along with South Catamount Reservoir, there are closures to the north and east of Crystal Creek Reservoir. Trail users are asked to respect signs that prohibit foot and bicycle traffic near worksites. Construction vehicle congestion is expected to be heavier over the summer as the dam's spillway and spillway bridge are replaced. A map of NSRA, including trail closures and work areas, will be posted at trailheads in the area. Access to North Catamount Reservoir remains open from the Catamount Open Space Trailhead in Teller County. Access to North Catamount from Pikes Peak Highway remains closed for safety. During the project, water from other parts of the system can be moved to provide water service for customers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
This Middle Tennessee car show was named one of the best in the U.S. See why
A Middle Tennessee car show has been named as one of the best in the country by USA TODAY. The Triple Crown of Rodding, held at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, was named among the top ten car shows in the country as part of USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards 2025, which aim to feature the "very best in travel, food, drink, and lifestyle." This was the car show's third consecutive year being featured. The annual car show placed among the top 3 and claimed the No. 2 spot, beating out car shows in Minnesota, Florida and Kentucky. Mississippi's Cruisin' The Coast car show, considered 'America's largest block party,' took the No. 1 spot. Held every September at the Nashville Superspeedway, the Triple Crown of Rodding showcases hot rods, customs, classics, and muscle through 1972, as well as American-made trucks through 1998. The event features meet-and-greets with industry celebrities, a bustling vendor midway, and live music. In 2025, the event will be held Sept. 5-6. Cruisin' The Coast - Mississippi Gulf Coast Triple Crown of Rodding - Lebanon, Tennessee MSRA Back to the 50's Weekend - St. Paul, Minnesota The Amelia Concours d'Elegance - Amelia Island, Florida NSRA Street Rod Nationals - Louisville, Kentucky Renaisaance Euro Fest - Ridgeland, Mississippi Iola Car Show - Iola, Wisconsin Woodward Dream Cruise - Detroit, Michigan Eastern Division AACA National Fall Meet - Hershey, Pennsylvania Hot August Nights - Reno, Nevada To determine the best car shows in the U.S., USA TODAY invited a panel of industry experts to nominate their favorite points of interest and attractions across a wide range of categories. A group of editors then vetted nominations and selected a final set of nominees to be presented to the voting public for a four-week period. Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Lebanon's 'Triple Crown of Rodding' named among best U.S. car shows
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
LS3-Powered 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible Restomod Hits the Market at $179K
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious A meticulously crafted 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible restomod has hit the market for $179,900, blending classic American muscle aesthetics with modern performance and amenities in a show-quality package. The car is the product of L&S Customs of Prospect Hill, North Carolina—recognized as NSRA's Elite Builder of the Year. This fresh, zero-mile build is more than a tribute to Pontiac's golden era. It's a re-engineered performance machine clad in Electron Blue metallic, polished Schott wheels, and loaded with contemporary upgrades from nose to tail. Under the hood, the convertible is powered by a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 crate engine, known for its robust 430+ horsepower. A Tru-Trac Front Runner accessory drive system, Be Cool aluminum radiator with dual electric fans, and smoothed firewall complete the show-ready engine bay. A Tremec six-speed manual transmission sends power to a Ford 9-inch rear axle, while the RideTech coilover suspension, four-link rear, and tubular front control arms ensure modern handling. Stopping power is supplied by Wilwood brakes featuring six-piston calipers up front and four-piston units at the rear, paired with drilled and slotted rotors. Power steering and staggered Bridgestone performance tires—20-inch in the rear, 18-inch up front—round out the car's street manners. Inside, the Firebird boasts a custom black leather interior with power windows, power convertible top, and Dakota Digital gauges integrated into a restored dash. A billet steering wheel, air conditioning, stereo system, and finished trunk area make it as luxurious as it is aggressive. The car is currently offered by RK Motors in Charlotte, with worldwide shipping available. With just 10 test miles logged, this build is essentially brand new—offering collectors and enthusiasts a rare opportunity to own a classic convertible redefined for modern driving. See it here.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Labour's new National Risk Register is here – but is it fit for purpose?
The National Risk Register (NRR) is the foundation of emergency preparedness for UK responders. For the last 17 years, it has provided guidelines across a broad spectrum of risks, from severe weather to terrorism. This month, the Labour government made public a new, updated NNR. But does the new edition accurately reflect the challenges of new and emergent threats – and are we prepared? The original version of the NNR, implemented by the Cabinet Office in 2008, featured just twelve risks but presented an internationally groundbreaking shift in preparedness. For the first time, plausible risks were catalogued and shared across the UK resilience community. It also provided a pathway to better communication, coordination, and situational awareness by ensuring that all relevant responders had a collective understanding of risk. Responder collaboration has now become standard in the UK thanks to the Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Programme (JESIP), but at the time, the notion of interoperability was groundbreaking – and lifesaving. Pat McFadden, Resilience Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has declared that resilience is 'a top priority' for Labour. The new eighth edition of the NNR was released on the 16th of January and provides updates to sixty-three risks across nine themes. Among them are terrorism, cyber, state threats, geographic and diplomatic risks, accidents and systems failures, natural and environmental hazards, human and animal heath, societal issues, and conflict and instability. The biggest changes include updates to scenarios covering cyber-attack on the NHS, threats to the UK transport network, and two gas-focused risks relating to the disruption of supplies. Conventional attacks on critical infrastructure, such as undersea cables, disruption of global oil trade routes, and outbreak of African Swine Fever have also been identified as having increased risk likelihood. The NRR is the public-facing version of the National Security Risk Assessment (NSRA). The previous government changed the NSRA by introducing a dynamic assessment process that allowed risks to be regularly re-assessed, while drawing on new and critical information. The NSRA includes input from a wide range of experts and is accessible to government bodies and local resilience forums. However, there is debate around whether individual expertise coalesces effectively to generate a joined-up approach. Dr David Crouch, Senior Lecturer in Counter CBRN at Cranfield University, said: 'Although not a crystal ball, the NRR highlights the need for a 'whole of society' approach to risk management and national resilience to threats.' Stephen Johnson, Senior Lecturer in Intelligence at Cranfield University, described the NNR as 'an important document and something the UK should be proud to have pioneered. Several countries have followed our lead, with a common factor of helping the resilience community to understand relative priorities. However, there is still some room for improvement in the way we assess risks and threats'.One area where improvement might be achieved is by looking again at how the register presents its picture of the threats and risks facing the country. Previous editions of the NRR have separated malicious threats like cyber attacks from other, more general risks like flooding. But currently, threats – defined as an event that takes advantage of a vulnerability, the risk of which is often calculated using intelligence and other resources – are combined with all other risks into one matrix, despite different assessment approaches and timescale assessments. The result of this is that their risk likelihoods are not mathematically equivalent and are therefore harder to compare, making the landscape of threats and risks harder to ascertain. The NRR methodology reveals that the general risk likelihood timescale is within five years – but for threats it's just two years. For example, the threat of a small-scale chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) attack has a likelihood of five to 25 per cent, which is in the same range as a social care provider collapse. However, it is not directly comparable due to a longer return period, meaning that, technically, a social provider collapse is less likely to occur in the next year than a small CBRN terrorist attack – yet both sit within the same risk matrix cell. The public or emergency services would be forgiven for believing that both scenarios have the same risk likelihood. This might also explain why some general risks seem to have been assigned a surprisingly low likelihood, when compared to more specific threats. 'For example, a serious rail accident is no more than one per cent likely to occur within the next five years but a large CBRN attack is no more than five per cent likely within two years. I would be willing to believe this might be the case, if the rest of the report suggested we thought a large CBRN attack was quite likely, but that isn't the tone,' said Mr Johnson. 'This could be a vote of confidence in improvement in rail safety, but it's more likely to be due to subjective differences in how communities were making their assessments.' There are also broader concerns that the UK's risk assessment is not keeping up with the rapid pace of geopolitical change. In recent years, Russia has invaded Ukraine, climate records have been shattered all around the world and several outbreaks of infectious diseases have led to warnings from major global health bodies. Amanda Coleman, a crisis communication expert and author of Crisis Communication Strategies, said: 'On a national level, people think we have plans, so must be ready, but many of the plans I see don't take account of the impact of recent societal and communication developments. It was significant that the World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2025 had state-based armed conflict as a huge risk, and this barely got a mention in the new NNR'. We are living in an age where multiple, interconnected risks can converge together and amplify each other with unexpected consequences. It's a phenomenon known as a polycrisis. Unlike single risks that can be mitigated with relatively clear solutions, the outcomes of polycrises are much more difficult to resolve. For example, the catastrophic Californian wildfires have been fuelled by a whole host of factors including poor urban planning and a lack of preparedness, climate change, and the stark local socio-economic inequalities. The overwhelming complexity of the situation in California, alongside disaster capitalism, have hindered an effective response. The UK is not immune to crisis. The current Reasonable Worst Case Scenarios for climate related risks seem conservative and segregated, considering our evolving understanding of climate science. We must find new ways to engage constructively with the multiple and connected risks presented by the scientifically plausible and extreme hazard magnitudes of climate crisis. There must be greater recognition and discussion of the unpredictability of plausible extreme events that could arise over the next five years. The 2021 Climate Change Risk Assessment predicted a 'very small' chance that the 40°C temperature threshold would be breached in a UK heatwave before 2040, only for it to happen in 2022. We need a new connected approach that considers the consequences of uncertainty and polycrisis with systems thinking – an approach to problem solving that takes into account an overall system, as well as its component parts. The UK remains world-leading in emergency preparedness, but we are grappling with a complex and unknowable future. As the UK navigates an increasingly volatile world, where threats and risks often overlap and interact in complex ways, the next NRR must reflect our need to not only manage interconnected and climate risks, but also strengthen its position in the face of increasing geopolitical uncertainty. Let's continue to hope for the best – but prepare for the worst. Dr Becky Alexis-Martin is a Lecturer in Peace, Science, and Technology at the University of Bradford Protect yourself and your family by learning more about Global Health Security Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
