Why earthquake predictions are usually wrong
On social media a self-proclaimed earthquake predictor says he can forecast big shakes, but experts say it’s pure luck.
Day: March 22, 2025
CoreWeave, prepping for a roadshow, faces $7.5B in debt repayments by the end of 2026, far above its cash flow, asking IPO investors to take a leap of faith (Financial Times)
Financial Times:
CoreWeave, prepping for a roadshow, faces $7.5B in debt repayments by the end of 2026, far above its cash flow, asking IPO investors to take a leap of faith — Cloud computing group seeking $32bn IPO must convince ba…
CDB Professional PLA Publication Of The Day:
CMSI has released note 14: "Bridges Over Troubled Waters: Shuiqiao-Class Landing Barges in PLA Navy Amphibious Operations" Full report can be downloaded here: (link)
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The controversial nuclear mega-project that cost £13bn but lies abandoned
After more than three decades and over £13 billion spent, this nuclear megaproject is no closer to completion than it was in 1987.
After breaking fast, volunteers use Ramadan as an opportunity to give in Detroit
In what has become a Ramadan tradition, a group of volunteers in Dearborn, Michigan, gathers excess food prepared for the nightly fast-breaking iftar meal and distributes it to those in need in neighboring Detroit.
Trump administration halts funding for legal representation of migrant children
The Trump administration notified aid organizations across the country Friday that it would cancel a contract that funds the legal representation of more than 25,000 children who entered the United States alone.
Japan, China, South Korea Meet as US Tariff Pressure Rises – Bloomberg
Japan, China, South Korea Meet as US Tariff Pressure Rises BloombergJapan, China and South Korea discuss trilateral cooperation The Associated PressJapan, China, South Korea meet at geopolitical ‘turning point in history’ &nb…
India, Canada Looking To Rebuild Ties Based On Mutual Trust And Sensitivity: MEA
India and Canada are seeking to mend their strained relations, as articulated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. During a media briefing on March 21, 2025, Jaiswal attributed the recent downturn in bilateral ties to Canada’s perceived leniency towards extremist and secessionist elements within its borders.He expressed hope that both nations could rebuild their
A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients
A new museum is opening in Texas highlighting the lives and service of Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War to the global war on terrorism.
States team up to defend green transportation projects targeted by Trump
As President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to roll back funding for transit, walking and biking projects, some states are trying to advance them on their own.