Day: July 22, 2023
New Jersey sues federal highway officials in bid to stop New York City’s plan to charge big tolls
New Jersey has filed a federal lawsuit aimed at stopping New York’s plan to charge big tolls to drive into the most visited parts of Manhattan.
Helicopter crashes into remote Alaska lake, no survivors found, officials say
Officials say no survivors have been found after a helicopter carrying four people crashed in a remote Alaska lake.
Commentary: Tourists are flocking to heatwave zones to experience 56°C temperatures. Why?
With tourists flocking in droves to “experience” heatwaves, perhaps it’s time for everyone to take a good hard look at their individual contribution to global warming, says this environmental sciences professor.
Commentary: Thank your genes if you have never fallen sick from COVID-19
Researchers are learning that asymptomatic bouts of the virus are often due to variations in the human genome, says Lisa Jarvis for Bloomberg Opinion.
Commentary: In celebration of Bruce Lee, the first Asian superstar
This week marked the 50th death anniversary of martial arts legend and actor Bruce Lee. Hong Kong-based writer Mathew Scott reflects on the Asian icon’s enduring legacy.
3 benefits of engaging hyperscalers when evaluating SAP RISE
Since SAP RISE came to the market, it seems that SAP’s goal is to force organizations into a relatively unproven and inflexible RISE model. To do so, they are obfuscating reality, limiting transparency, and changing their historic b…
Pak’s Islamabad Airport To Be ‘Outsourced’ For 15 Years: Report
The Islamabad airport would be outsourced for 15 years to improve its ‘operational activities’, Pakistan Minister for Aviation, Khawaja Saad Rafique said in the National Assembly, Geo News reported on Friday.
Magic Johnson ‘ready for challenge’ with Commanders
Magic Johnson meets Commanders fans who gathered to celebrate the team’s new ownership on Friday.
Commanders new owner Josh Harris introduced to fans
Josh Harris introduced as Commanders new owner at team’s pep rally.