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Fox News
44 minutes ago
- General
- Fox News
Bridge explosions in Russia near Ukraine border escalate tensions ahead of peace talks
At least seven people were killed and 69 injured when two bridges were blown up in separate Russian regions bordering Ukraine ahead of planned peace talks aimed at ending the three-year-old war in Ukraine, Russian officials said on Sunday. A highway bridge over a railway in the Bryansk region was blown up at 10:50 pm (1950 GMT) on Saturday night just as a passenger train carrying 388 passengers to Moscow was passing underneath, Russian investigators said. Just four hours later, a railway bridge over a highway was blown up in the neighboring Kursk region, showering the road with parts of a freight train, the investigators said. Russia's Investigative Committee, which probes serious crimes, linked the incidents and said explicitly that both bridges were blown up. In the Bryansk region, social media pictures and videos showed passengers trying to climb out of smashed carriages in the dark. Part of the passenger train was shown crushed under a collapsed road bridge and wrecked carriages lay beside the lines. "The bridge was blown up while the Klimovo-Moscow train was passing through with 388 passengers on board," Alexander Bogomaz, the region's governor, told Russian television. Russia's Investigative Committee, which probes serious crimes, linked the incidents and said explicitly that both bridges were blown up. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine on the incidents, which took place just a day before the United States wants Russia and Ukraine to sit down to direct talks in Istanbul to discuss a possible end to a war which, according to Washington, has killed and injured at least 1.2 million people. Ukraine's HUR military intelligence agency said on Sunday that an explosion had derailed a Russian military train hauling cargo and fuel trucks near the settlement of Yakymivka, in a Russian-controlled part of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. The agency did not claim responsibility or attribute the explosion to anyone, though Ukraine has in the past claimed a series of attacks deep into Russia. Russian politicians lined up to blame Ukraine, saying it was clearly sabotage aimed at derailing the peace talks which the United States has demanded. "This is definitely the work of the Ukrainian special services," the chairman of the defense committee of the lower house of the Russian parliament, Andrei Kartapolov, told the SHOT Telegram channel. "All this is aimed at toughening the position of the Russian Federation and stoking aggression before the negotiations. And also to intimidate people. But they won't succeed." President Vladimir Putin was briefed on the bridge blasts by the Federal Security Service (FSB) and the Emergency Ministry throughout the night, the Kremlin said. Putin also spoke to the governor of Bryansk, Alexander Bogomaz. U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded the sides make peace, and he has threatened to walk away if they do not - potentially pushing responsibility for supporting Ukraine onto the shoulders of European powers. But as politicians talk of peace negotiations, the war is heating up, with swarms of drones launched by both Russia and Ukraine and Russian troops advancing at key points along the front in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine has not committed to attending the talks in Turkey, saying it first needed to see Russia's proposals, while a leading U.S. senator warned Moscow it would be "hit hard" by new U.S. sanctions.
Reuters
3 hours ago
- General
- Reuters
Two Russian bridges are blown up, killing several, officials say
At least seven people were killed and 69 injured when two bridges were blown up in separate Russian regions bordering Ukraine ahead of planned peace talks aimed at ending the three-year-old war in Ukraine, Russian officials said early on Sunday (June 1). A passenger train was derailed when it passed under one of the bridges as it collapsed.
South China Morning Post
6 days ago
- Science
- South China Morning Post
China's mega bridges: build smarter, build higher, build where others won't dare
In the span of a single generation, China has redefined the limits of civil engineering , transforming itself from a nation reliant on foreign bridge-building expertise to the undisputed architect of the world's most audacious crossings. Advertisement Across mist-shrouded gorges, typhoon-whipped straits and sprawling urban megaregions, Chinese engineers are erecting structures that defy geography while smashing world records. A study published in China's Journal of Transport Science and Engineering reveals the scale of this metamorphosis. By 2030, the world's longest suspension spans, tallest crossings and every record-holding cable-stayed megastructure will bear the imprint of Chinese civil engineers, it said. From the 625 metre abyss-spanning Huajiang Canyon Bridge – equivalent to stacking two Eiffel Towers end-to-end – to the Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge's gravity-defying 2,300-metre (7,545ft) suspended main span, these projects are the result of an ongoing engineering revolution that may reshape our world, according to the researchers. Precision survey methods, advanced modelling and innovative engineering techniques –including materials science breakthroughs – have allowed China to build mega bridges Advertisement Meanwhile, the rapid development of artificial intelligence , along with intelligent and automated construction equipment, will allow for even safer and more efficient bridge construction, the researchers said.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Three candidates vie for two Bourne Select Board seats. Here's who's running.
Bourne Select Board has three candidates running for two open seats. Incumbent Peter Meier has been on the board since 2011. Sandra Goldstein is running as a challenger for the fourth time. Melissa Ferretti has served one term. They will face off at the annual town election on May 20. Select Board members serve for three years. The board has five members. Bourne has 116,475 registered voters and eight precincts. The Times asked the candidates for biographical information and answers to three questions. The candidates are listed alphabetically by last name. AGE: Will turn 57 on Election Day LENGTH OF RESIDENCE IN BOURNE: 40 years WORK/EMPLOYMENT: Self-employed Realtor, executive operations, back office bookkeeping/consulting. EDUCATION: Some classes at Cape Cod Community College; continuing education, as I am a lifelong learner. CIVIC EXPERIENCE: Tribal Council; several committees (mostly environmental, watersheds) and appointed by the Governor to the Environmental Justice Advisory Council and the Energy Transformation Board. Bourne's strategic location at the gateway to Cape Cod makes it a vital hub. The Bourne and Sagamore Bridges are essential, but their replacement is a critical infrastructure priority. Bourne's coastal environment is both a strength and a challenge. Our Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) is designed to protect our waterways, but implementation requires careful planning and funding. The updated Title V regulations will impact septic systems. Bourne, like much of Cape Cod, faces a housing crisis, with rising costs and limited availability. Cape bridges replacement and traffic management – ensuring the timely replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges while minimizing disruptions. Environmental protection and wastewater management – implementing the CWMP to safeguard water quality and comply with updated Title V regulations. Housing and sustainable growth – addressing the housing crisis by supporting responsible development while preserving Bourne's character and environment. Cape bridges replacement and traffic management: As the host community I will advocate for federal and state accountability, work with transportation officials to ensure clear communication and mitigation strategies and push for local input in the planning process. I am committed to ensuring that the transition is as smooth and minimally disruptive as possible for residents and businesses. Environmental protection and wastewater management: work with state and local leadership to implement CWMP initiatives, including nitrogen reduction strategies and compliance with Title V septic system regulations, while ensuring homeowners have affordable solutions. Housing and sustainable growth: support zoning reforms that encourage housing near transportation hubs, explore affordable housing initiatives and ensure that development aligns with environmental conservation efforts. I bring a deep understanding of Bourne's infrastructure, environmental challenges and housing needs along with a commitment to collaborative leadership and the importance of balancing growth with conservation. My diverse background in public service, operations management, finance and environmental advocacy has equipped me with the ability to problem-solve, engage with the community and drive meaningful change. Additionally, my experience as chair of the Tribal Council has strengthened my ability to navigate complex governance issues, advocate for community needs and lead with both vision and practicality. Tribal leadership requires diplomacy, resilience, and a deep respect for tradition and progress, all of which I bring to this role. My life skills – adaptability, strategic thinking and a deep-rooted commitment to service – shape my approach to leadership ensuring that Bourne remains a thriving, sustainable, and welcoming place for all residents to live and raise their families. AGE: 'not relevant' RESIDENCE: Cataumet since 2003 and Pocasset 1993-2003. WORK/EMPLOYMENT: Teacher, middle school science and elementary schools and teacher training on Massachusetts' South Shore. EDUCATION: Bridgewater State University, bachelor's and master's degrees in education, Advanced Studies, University of Massachusetts, Boston, in critical and creative thinking in science and technology. CIVIC EXPERIENCE: Bourne: Planning Board, Historic Commission, Cataumet Civic Association, president, Canalside Task Force; Association for the Preservation of Cape Cod. Why she is running for Select Board a fourth time: 'I say to people who ask that question that you elected other people, some new and some longtime members. How's that working for you?' Bourne is a beautiful community with waterfront area – bays, ponds and canal. People are friendly and passionate about the town. It's a balancing act to create a peaceful environment. It can be very busy with thousands of vehicles crossing the threshold. Challenge is managing the growth and development and the location. Clean water and sewer. Wastewater and sewage and dealing with the state mandate on those. Grappling with the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan on which way to go – watershed permit or upgrade systems – and looking carefully where the pollution is coming from. Budget and taxes. Town's tax rate is among the highest. How to manage and balance competing agendas: sewage, environmental, housing crisis, the budget and aging infrastructure. On balancing the conflicting agendas, prioritize the issues. One idea is to do a values assessment for all the people in the whole town to find their priorities and values, not just property or religious values. Include everybody. I'm curious. I reflect on my own thinking a lot. I recognize biases easily. I seek feedback. I listen deeply, wait my turn to talk. I ask questions and self-reflect. I'm contemplative and open-minded and I listen to understand, and I have empathy. I read constantly about topics that are related to my daily work. My final statement: 'The most valuable math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of your current decisions and policy. Think about that.' AGE: 53 TOWN RESIDENCE: Lived in Bourne since birth. WORK/EMPLOYMENT: Public Servant. EDUCATION: Bourne High School graduate,1989, attended Cape Cod Community College and Stonehill College. CIVIC EXPERIENCE: Bourne: Planning Board and Housing Authority from 1996-2011; Select Board since 2011; Historical Society board, numerous building committees. The Cape Cod Canal is its greatest asset. It brings tourism to our area, which helps area businesses. Partnerships with Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School and Bourne Public Schools within the community make our community well-rounded and welcoming too, especially to our business community. Our AA+ bond rating gives us a chance to negotiate a favorable interest rate when going out to finance short- and long-term bonds. This is because of the financial plans we have in place. We need to do a better job of recruiting more commercial businesses to Bourne. Having the right commercial taxbase will bring more revenue and offset the residential tax burden. The Comprehensive Wastewater Management plan, the Sagamore and Bourne bridges replacements and a robust capital facilities program. I'll address the canal area bridge replacement projects by having regular town hall meetings and updates, making sure of clear information on relocation assistance and support services, advocating for traffic management plans to minimize disruption and making sure we have business support initiatives to mitigate economic impact. By prioritizing communication and community engagement, the project can be implemented in a way that balances regional needs with local concerns. Also establishing a more extensive facilities department to maintain new and existing buildings, including the fire station and library, can help extend the lifespan of the structures, prevent costly repairs and deferred maintenance and ensure the town's investments are protected and well-maintained. By prioritizing both the fire station's construction, library replacement and the facilities department's capabilities, the town can provide reliable services and maintain its infrastructure effectively. With nearly 30 years of elected experience, I have developed a deep understanding of the town's needs and governance. My passion for serving the community and willingness to continue contributing to the Select Board's work shows that my dedication, love and commitment for Bourne residents is always my first priority. My experience can provide valuable insights and stability to the board's decision-making process. Susan Vaughn writes about transportation and other local community issues affecting Cape Cod residents and visitors. She can be reached at smharris@ Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Cape Cod Times subscription. Here are our subscription plans. This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Bourne town election: Here are the candidates running for Select Board
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Saviynt to Launch SaviTalk Podcast
The Identity Authority's new podcast brings together the brightest minds in identity security to share insights, spark conversation, and shape the future of cybersecurity LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saviynt, a leading provider of cloud-native identity and governance platform solutions, today announced the launch of SaviTalk, its official audio and visual podcast, with the first episode going live on Thursday, June 5. Taping of the episodes began in April at the RSA Conference in San Francisco. SaviTalk will provide an engaging platform for thought-provoking discussion on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, identity security, and digital transformation. Designed to be the go-to resource for security professionals, industry leaders, and enterprises navigating the complexities of modern identity security, SaviTalk will feature insightful conversations with Saviynt's top executives, customers, and industry influencers. The podcast aims to unpack the most pressing challenges and opportunities in identity governance, privileged access management, and compliance, while also exploring the latest innovations shaping the future of cybersecurity. "Identity security has never been more critical, and SaviTalk allows us to expand the conversation beyond traditional channels," said Sachin Nayyar, chief executive officer and founder of Saviynt. "Through this podcast, we are giving listeners direct access to industry-leading voices, real-world insights, and forward-thinking strategies to help organizations navigate today's complex security landscape." The name SaviTalk was inspired by the concepts of TED Talks – concise, insightful discussions that drive thought leadership and innovation. By incorporating Savi, the podcast stays true to Saviynt's identity while reinforcing its role as a leading voice in identity security. "SaviTalk will be more than just a podcast; it will be a culture movement," said Tara Ryan, chief marketing officer at Saviynt. "It's how we will continue to build trust, share our unique point of view, and shape the future of identity security on our own terms." Meet the Hosts SaviTalk is hosted by some of the most influential experts in identity security, each bringing a unique perspective and wealth of experience to the conversation: Henrique Teixeira, SVP of Strategy – A seasoned identity security strategist with a deep background in product and business transformation, Teixeira previously held an analyst role at Gartner, where he influenced major market shifts in identity and access management. Simon Gooch, Field CIO – With decades of experience advising enterprise CIOs and CISOs, Gooch bridges the gap between technology and business needs. He has led digital transformation initiatives across Europe and North America, offering a customer-first perspective that resonates with global audiences. David Lee, Field CTO – Known for his engaging communication style and sharp insights, Lee is a go-to voice in the cybersecurity community. With experience at companies like Cloudentity, AWS, and Lockheed Martin, he brings clarity to complex topics and a vision for simplifying identity security at scale. Jim Routh, Chief Trust Officer – A legendary cybersecurity executive, Routh has served as CISO for organizations like Mass Mutual, Aetna, and JP Morgan Chase. He is widely respected for his forward-thinking approach to cyber risk, innovation, and building resilient security cultures. With these industry experts at the helm, SaviTalk will deliver high-impact conversations designed to educate, challenge, and inspire listeners across the security ecosystem. SaviTalk will debut Thursday, June 5, with an exclusive first episode featuring CEO Sachin Nayyar, where he shares his journey in identity security and the vision for Saviynt's future. Listeners can tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major streaming platforms. Additionally, Saviynt is inviting security professionals, customers, and partners to participate in upcoming episodes. Whether it's a customer success story, a major industry trend, or an innovative security approach, SaviTalk aims to spotlight the voices shaping the future of identity security. Interested guests can submit nominations for topics and speakers through Saviynt's website. For more information and to listen to the latest episodes of SaviTalk, visit the website. About Saviynt Saviynt empowers enterprises to secure their digital transformation, safeguard critical assets, and meet regulatory compliance. With a vision to provide a secure and compliant future for all enterprises, Saviynt is recognized as an industry leader in identity security whose cutting-edge solutions protect the world's leading brands, Fortune 500 companies and government organizations. For more information, please visit View source version on Contacts Press Contact Jacklyn Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
