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Bangkok Post
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Bangkok Post
Errant kamikaze drone sparks petition
Thailand has lodged a petition via the Thai-Myanmar Township Border Committee (TBC) following the discovery of a military kamikaze drone that reportedly crashed in Tak province, a source said. The drone was found on Tuesday about 5 kilometres from Khun Mae Woei village in Tha Song Yang district, and the 35th Ranger Regiment was alerted to the incident by villagers, the source said. Military rangers, police and administrative officials then rushed to the spot and found the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) about 15km inside the border. The crash caused no injuries or damage. Initial assessments suggested the UAV originated from Myanmar's military and was intended for strikes against the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), he said. It reportedly lost control and crashed into Thai territory. The drone was equipped with a gas canister believed to be an explosive warhead, he said. The source went on to say that Special Task Force Ratchamanu worked with police and administrative officials to cordon off the area and mark it as a danger zone. Local residents were warned to stay away. An explosive ordnance disposal unit from the Naresuan Task Force has since removed and destroyed the device. Given the serious nature of the situation, Thai authorities have filed a petition through the TBC seeking clarification and assurances. The drone reportedly resembled those used in recent military airstrikes against the KNLA, including those targeting KNLA Brigade 7 on March 18 and June 12, and Brigade 6 on July 13. Earlier on July 17, the commander of Special Task Force Ratchamanu reported that Myanmar had deployed two YAK-130 aircraft to bomb the Ti Ta Hlae base in Myawaddy, just 3km from the border with Tak's Phop Phra district. The base has come under heavy attack by KNLA forces. Myanmar troops were reportedly using supply drops and aerial bombardment to defend their positions.
Boston Globe
15 hours ago
- Business
- Boston Globe
Builders coalition enters new chapter as founder Dave Madan rejoins
Advertisement Under Madan's leadership, the group shortened its name to The Builder Coalition, or TBC. The focus, he said, is on opening doors 'for all talented individuals, especially those who have historically lacked access to key networks and resources.' Its mission now includes a 'TBC Innovation Center' think tank, essentially consulting and convening services that it offers to help other communities diversify their development sectors. The first national Innovation Center event will be held in September, at the Seaport Hotel, to bring together real estate finance experts from around the country. Madan leads a four-person staff, and hopes to add a fifth by early 2026, with an annual budget of around $1 million. The organization is also awaiting action from the Healey administration on a state budget earmark for another $150,000. Advertisement The coalition celebrated its new phase of growth Friday by hosting a fellowship kickoff event at the Bruce Bolling building in Roxbury and a tour of affordable housing sites where previous TBC fellows have foundations in the ground and wood frames going up. Speakers included Representative Russell Holmes and Senator Liz Miranda (co-sponsors of the budget earmark), city housing chief Sheila Dillon , and Sabrina Correia from sponsor JPMorgan Chase & Co. For Madan, it was inspiring watching this new class of 25 fellows — each one gets matched with two industry mentors — meet with previous fellows and observe how they're changing the city in their own way. 'It's a pretty incredible thing,' Madan said. 'There were just big smiles when everyone got off the buses. They were like, ... 'This is the real deal. Seeing is believing.'' Banking on more English classes When the findings of a MassINC report about the need for more career-focused English classes were announced a year ago at the UMass Club, those in the room looked around at each other and said, essentially, 'We can solve this.' The report showed that funding in Massachusetts for English proficiency classes was not keeping pace with the pressing need: One in 10 working-age adults in the state still had limited English skills. 'That report was really a galvanizing moment,' said Rahn Dorsey , chief executive of the Eastern Bank Foundation , a lead sponsor of the MassINC report. Now, the report is translating into action. The Eastern Bank Foundation last week announced it is committing $10 million over three years to support English teaching programs in the state, with an eye toward filling workforce gaps. The news, announced at the State House, happened alongside the Healey administration's announcement that the Legislature had pledged a separate $10 million for English proficiency work in a recent supplemental budget. Advertisement Foundation board chair Bob Rivers , who spoke at the State House event, said in an interview that it's just a coincidence that the dollar amounts are the same. The Eastern Bank Foundation recently hired Eva Millona as a foundation fellow to help lead this new initiative, with assistance from Jerry Rubin , the former chief executive of Jewish Vocational Service and another foundation fellow. Millona is back in Boston after serving in the US Department of Homeland Security. Previously, she led the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition . MassINC chief executive Joe Kriesberg said he was impressed to see the foundation's financial commitment to this cause, saying it 'supercharges' the Healey administration's efforts. 'It's certainly of a scale that you do not see very often from any kind of foundation or philanthropy,' Kriesberg said. '[It's] courageous for Eastern ... to take this leadership role at a time when not everybody is standing up to support our immigrant communities.' Getting machines to talk at SharkNinja Making a 'smart home' even smarter was one of the top missions for Mike Harris during his seven years at Amazon . Now, it will be one of his top missions at SharkNinja . The Needham-based company has recruited Harris from Amazon to be its first-ever chief innovation and technology officer, as it tries to Harris said he's been impressed with the pace of activity at the headquarters, with engineers tinkering with products around almost every corner, to improve on the flagship lines of Shark vacuums and Ninja blenders, as well as new lines ranging from smoothie makers to hair dryers. Advertisement The road to Amazon for Harris started at a startup called Zonoff, which specialized in connected-home software. Smart-home device company Ring acquired Zonoff's staff in 2017, bringing Harris on board. Amazon gobbled up Ring roughly a year later. Harris will lead SharkNinja's electrical engineering and software efforts related to connectivity — figuring out how to get various electronic devices to talk with each other. He'll report to Ross Richardson , SharkNinja's chief design officer. Now that he's furnishing his new home in the Boston area, he may be in the market for SharkNinja products. He's already hearing from others who want to place orders. 'All my friends and family have been sending me lists,' he added. 'I'm going to have to set up a warehouse just to fulfill [their] needs.' Rest-stop rivalry draws lobbyists A redevelopment lease for In the final round, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation ended up Global Partners . Global has long been represented by Dorchester lobbyist Bobby White , whose firm, Robert F. White Associates , has several other fuel sector clients. On June 18, the day Applegreen O'Neill and Associates , Boston's third-busiest lobbying firm. Spokesman Reid Lamberty said Global has relied on White's expertise over the years, and the company tapped O'Neill to 'help us navigate MassDOT's final decision on the RFP — specifically to gain insight into the process and receive guidance as we moved forward." Advertisement Global continues to make the case to MassDOT and Governor Maura Healey 's administration that its bid is better, primarily because it contains a higher rent price and because of Global's local ties. On Applegreen's side, the Blackstone -backed company hired Smith, Costello & Crawford , the city's busiest lobbying shop, last year to help craft the bid. Recently, Dempsey Associates , the city's fourth-busiest lobbying firm, has been involved as Applegreen contractor Suffolk Construction 's adviser. Jim Smith of Smith, Costello & Crawford said his firm's advice to Applegreen was to be responsive to the top priorities of the Healey administration, namely to launch a Smith, a Tesla owner, said the primary reason electric vehicles are not being more widely adopted is the concern over finding places to charge up when batteries are running low. The service plaza bid, he said, represented an opportunity to address that issue. Plus, the existing state plazas 'are not in particularly good shape [and] are frankly embarrassing for a commonwealth that really relies on tourism' to help the economy. 'It wasn't complicated at all,' Smith said. 'Yeah, money was important but there were other things that were more important.' Jon Chesto can be reached at
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
World Championship of Legends 2025: Full schedule, teams, squads, streaming
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 is officially underway, kicking off on July 18 with a thrilling lineup of T20 matches featuring some of the biggest names in cricket history. Six legendary teams—India, Pakistan, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies—have reunited under iconic leadership, with captains like Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Hafeez, Brett Lee, Eoin Morgan, AB de Villiers, and Dwayne Smith bringing both star power and competitive edge. Hosted across top venues in England, the tournament runs until August 2, with league games followed by semi-finals and a grand finale at Edgbaston. While fans eagerly awaited the marquee clash between India and Pakistan, organisers confirmed it won't take place due to geopolitical tensions, after Indian players opted out of the fixture. Despite this absence, WCL 2025 promises a nostalgic and action-packed experience, giving cricket fans worldwide a chance to relive the magic of past heroes competing once again in national colours. WCL 2025: Captains list India Champions: Yuvraj Singh Pakistan Champions: Mohammad Hafeez Australia Champions: Brett Lee England Champions: Kevin Pietersen South Africa Champions: AB de Villiers West Indies Champions: Dwayne Smith WCL 2025: Full schedule Date Match Details Venue IST Jul 18, Fri Pakistan Champions vs England Champions, 1st Match Edgbaston, Birmingham 9:00 PM Jul 19, Sat West Indies Champions vs South Africa Champions, 2nd Match Edgbaston, Birmingham 5:00 PM Jul 19, Sat England Champions vs Australia Champions, 3rd Match Edgbaston, Birmingham 9:00 PM Jul 20, Sun India Champions vs Pakistan Champions, 4th Match Edgbaston, Birmingham 9:00 PM Jul 22, Tue India Champions vs South Africa Champions, 5th Match County Ground, Northampton 5:00 PM Jul 22, Tue England Champions vs West Indies Champions, 6th Match County Ground, Northampton 9:00 PM Jul 23, Wed Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions, 7th Match County Ground, Northampton 9:00 PM Jul 24, Thu England Champions vs South Africa Champions, 8th Match Grace Road, Leicester 9:00 PM Jul 25, Fri Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions, 9th Match Grace Road, Leicester 9:00 PM Jul 26, Sat India Champions vs Australia Champions, 10th Match Headingley, Leeds 5:00 PM Jul 26, Sat Pakistan Champions vs West Indies Champions, 11th Match Headingley, Leeds 9:00 PM Jul 27, Sun South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions, 12th Match Headingley, Leeds 5:00 PM Jul 27, Sun India Champions vs England Champions, 13th Match Headingley, Leeds 9:00 PM Jul 29, Tue Australia Champions vs Pakistan Champions, 14th Match Grace Road, Leicester 5:00 PM Jul 29, Tue India Champions vs West Indies Champions, 15th Match Grace Road, Leicester 9:00 PM Jul 31, Thu TBC vs TBC, 1st Semi Final Edgbaston, Birmingham 5:00 PM Jul 31, Thu TBC vs TBC, 2nd Semi Final Edgbaston, Birmingham 9:00 PM Aug 02, Sat TBC vs TBC, Final Edgbaston, Birmingham 9:00 PM WCL 2025: Full squad of all teams India Champions: Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan, Stuart Binny, Irfan Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Vinay Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Abhimanyu Mithun, Varun Aaron Pakistan Champions: Sohaib Maqsood, Misbah-ul-Haq, Asif Ali, Sharjeel Khan, Younis Khan, Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzaq, Kamran Akmal, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Tanvir, Sohail Khan, Wahab Riaz, Saeed Ajmal Australia Champions: Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, Callum Ferguson, Rob Quiney, D'Arcy Short, Moises Henriques, Ben Cutting, Daniel Christian, John Hastings, Steve O'Keefe, Ben Dunk, Brett Lee, Peter Siddle, Nathan Coulter-Nile England Champions: Eoin Morgan, Sir Alastair Cook, Ian Bell, Moeen Ali, Samit Patel, Ravi Bopara, Usman Afzaal, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Tim Ambrose, Phil Mustard, Ryan Sidebottom, Ajmal Shahzad, Stuart Meaker, Chris Tremlett, Liam Plunkett South Africa Champions: Hashim Amla, Richard Levi, Sarel Erwee, Albie Morkel, JJ Smuts, Jean-Paul Duminy, Chris Morris, Dane Vilas, Morne van Wyk, AB de Villiers, Duanne Olivier, Aaron Phangiso, Imran Tahir, Hardus Viljoen, Wayne Parnell West Indies Champions: Chris Gayle, Lendl Simmons, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Kieron Pollard, Dave Mohammed, Dwayne Bravo, Dwayne Smith, William Perkins, Chadwick Walton, Sheldon Cottrell, Shannon Gabriel, Fidel Edwards, Nikita Miller, Ashley Nurse, Sulieman Benn WCL 2025: Live streaming and telecast details When will the WCL 2025 begin? The World Championship of Legends 2025 began on Friday, July 18. What are the venues for World Championship of Legends 2025? Matches of WCL 2025 will be played across top venues in England, including Edgbaston, Northampton, Leicester, and Leeds. What time will the toss for WCL 2025 matches take place? The toss for WCL 2025 matches will take place at 4:30 PM IST for day matches and 8:30 PM IST for evening matches. What time do the WCL 2025 matches begin? The WCL 2025 day matches begin at 5 PM IST and evening matches begin at 9 PM IST. The live telecast of WCL 2025 matches in India will be available on Star Sports Network. The live streaming of WCL 2025 matches in India will be available on the FanCode app and website.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Delulu? It's Giving Confused! Gen Z Lingo Explained Are You Still a ‘Beige Flag'?
Ever seen 'delulu' on your feed and thought it was a typo? Wondered why someone's calling their snack a 'girl dinner'? Welcome to the world of Gen Z slang — where everything is 'a vibe,' nothing is just okay (it's mid), and everyone is either a red, green, or beige this episode of TBC, we break down the viral language shaping how Gen Z communicates online and offline. From 'main character energy' to 'iykyk,' we decode the lingo with help from our newsroom crash course and a panel of Gen Z there's a deeper layer. Some of these catchy phrases have origins in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) — a dialect rooted in Black culture that's long influenced pop culture. So, how much of Gen Z slang is really new?Watch till the end for the ultimate slang quiz! n18oc_lifestyle News18 Mobile App - 'Cheater' CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal With HR Head Sparks Backlash; N18G Are Labubus Evil? People Set Dolls On Fire After Chilling Theory Links Them To Demon Pazuzu | N18G Prada Kolhapuri Chappal Controversy: Team Meets Local Artisans In Kolhapur After Backlash | N18G Kate Middleton & Princess Charlotte Set Twinning Goals With Royal Looks At Wimbledon Finals; N18G trending news 'Don' director Chandra Barot dies at 86 'Urban River Management Plan' launched to clean Yamuna in Delhi Mumbai Wadala-Thane Metro-4: MMRDA Installs Steel Span Above Ghodbunder Without Disturbing Traffic Will India Bounce Back In Manchester? Suresh Raina's Massive Take: 'They Will...' latest news
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
ITV Karen Pirie series 2: Full cast list and TV times
Lauren Lyle returns to play the title character, with the series again being adapted by Emer Kenny from one of Val McDermid's novels. Karen has now been promoted to the role of detective inspector and has a cold case to solve. The synopsis for season 2 says: "The 1984 case of Catriona and Adam Grant has confounded investigators and intrigued the public like no other. "Catriona, the charming young heiress to a vast oil fortune, and her two-year-old son Adam, were brutally kidnapped at gunpoint outside a fish and chip shop in Fife. "The ransom notes that followed stirred up an uncontrollable press storm, but when the culprits fell silent, the police faltered, and Catriona and Adam were never seen again." It continues: "Now, a man's body has been discovered, with indisputable links to the original kidnap. "With the first piece of evidence in decades, Karen must assemble an unbeatable team alongside her sincere and lovable sidekick DC Jason 'Mint' Murray (Chris Jenks) and the brilliant – but romantically complicated – DS Phil Parhatka (Zach Wyatt)." Speaking with the Radio Times about the new series, Lauren Lyle shared: "With a slight sense of not wanting it, she has become the boss and doesn't quite know what to do with that. She has the authority now, but she doesn't know what to do with it. "As she was in season 1, she naturally goes against the rules, and she naturally is very good at her job, but she doesn't necessarily know why or how she's doing it. "So we find her as the head of everyone, and it's still quite funny that she's very small and sarcastic and unsure, but somehow has to pull it all together." Karen Pirie series 2 full cast list Lauren Lyle as DI Karen Pirie Chris Jenks as DC Jason Murray Zach Wyatt as DS Phil Parhatka Steve John Shepherd as DCS Simon Lees Emer Kenny as River Wilde Rakhee Thakrar as Bel Richmond Saskia Ashdown as DC Isla Stark James Cosmo/Jamie Michie as Brodie Grant Frances Tomelty/Madeleine Worrall as Mary Grant John Michie/Jack Stewart as Fergus Sinclair 3 days left to catch up on Karen Pirie Season 1 before Season 2 drops! ⏰ That's 1 episode a day until Sunday, or refresh yourself with this very handy guide #KarenPirie #WhatToWatch #BritishDrama Julia Brown as Cat Grant Mark Rowley as Mick Prentice Kat Ronney as Bonnie Conor Berry as Andy Stuart Campbell as Kevin Thoren Ferguson as DI Anderson Helen Katamba as DC Laurel Blair James Fleet as TBC Tom Mannion as TBC Tommaso Basili as Gabriel Porteous Recommended reading: Everything to know on The Couple Next Door Series 2 starring Annabel Scholey 3 key things to know about new BBC drama Mix Tape that airs this week Everything to know on Channel 5's Murder Most Puzzling starring Phyllis Logan The first episode of Karen Pirie's second series will air at 8pm on ITV1 on Sunday, July 20. After that, the remaining two episodes will air in the same timeslot over the next two weeks. Episodes will be available to watch on ITVX after they have aired on TV.
