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The Cold War competition with the Soviet Union inspired the United States to invest heavily in defense. Partially realism, partially paranoia, the Cold War atmosphere resulted in impressive military developments including, but not limited to, intercontinental ballistic missiles, stealth aircraft, fourth-generation tanks, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, and the Apollo moon missions. The realm of aerospace, in particular, saw bounding progress, as the Soviets and Americans spurned one another onward. Читать дальше...

India is promoting its low data tariffs and rapid adoption of 5G services to attract foreign investments from companies in sectors such as ride hailing, telemedicine, and digital payments. The government aims to highlight affordable internet access and the growing availability of 5G devices to potential global investors.

Companies like Hindustan Unilever, Britannia, ITC, and Colgate Palmolive are introducing smaller, lower-priced packs of premium products to boost demand in urban markets. This strategy aims to attract price-sensitive consumers and increase accessibility amid weak urban demand. Smaller packs are helping drive trial, push impulse purchases, and prevent customers from switching to lower-priced local brands.

The government has formed a crisis management group to handle nationwide strikes by public sector bank employees, including the planned February 24-25 strike. The group will work on strengthening SOPs to ensure business continuity, such as ATM replenishment and branch services. The AIBOC demands a five-day work week and withdrawal of recent performance review directives.

Multinational companies in India are planning flat to slightly lower salary hikes for 2025 due to global economic uncertainties. GCCs are offering the highest, though marginally lower increments than last year. Most salary projections across sectors, including technology, financial services, and manufacturing, show slight declines or remain steady compared to FY24.

Latest scorecard from the third and final one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Auckland.

As wildfires raged, evacuees considered what to bring — and what to leave behind.

Manchester City have struggled in the Premier League this season and it appears as though they are set to strengthen their side after a public appeal from boss Pep Guardiola

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2. Why Newsom invited Trump to visit LA fire zones amid worries he’ll block disaster aid  CalMatters
3. Kenneth fire erupts in West Hills, moves into Ventura County and jumps to 960 acres  LA Daily News

Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between Hull City and Doncaster Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

The Creighton Bluejays (9-6, 2-2 Big East) will attempt to stop a three-game road losing streak at the Butler Bulldogs (7-9, 0-5 Big (...)

The Louisville Cardinals (11-5, 4-1 ACC) will attempt to build on a five-game winning streak when visiting the Pittsburgh Panthers (12-3, (...)

TEMPLEGATE tackles Saturday’s action confident of warming up our wallets – even if the cold weather has seen off most of the action.

Saturday's headlines include the nation's winter gas supply and Dean Windass's "shock" dementia diagnosis.

US President Joe Biden said Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was in "tough shape," after Washington and London imposed sweeping sanctions against Moscow's energy sector over its invasion...

Tom Homan, President-elect Trump's incoming border czar, said mass deportations of undocumented migrants will include workplace enforcement operations. Homan also said the administration is planning to close the Darien Gap in Panama through which many migrants pass. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports.

What began as an on-air spat between former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan and conservative former CNN host Piers Morgan has quickly spilled over into a full-blown social media brawl.

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Taca de Portugal clash between Gil Vicente and Moreirense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

He gives a pluck about crime prevention! Mayor Adams stopped to get his eyebrows “threaded” Friday while on a tour of a notorious Queens street he aimed to show had been “cleaned up” of rampant prostitution and illegal merchants. “I look even better looking than I did when I walked in,” Adams said, while glimpsing...

Talida Chen wants to show her girls that no challenge is too big.

The government and lawyers for TikTok argued over the future of TikTok and whether a law should be upheld requiring a ban on TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell it. Government lawyers cited national security concerns, while TikTok's lawyers argued that the law infringed on free speech rights. NBC News' Savannah Sellers reports.

Global News’ Sarah Jones was able to step into one Saskatchewan community who learned to make their own ribbon skirts and have been wearing them with pride.

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The emperor has no clothes — and no empathy. It’s likely, though, he still does have a standing reservation at the French Laundry. Of course, it’s Gavin Newsom, of whom I write. The smug and ambitious progressive California Governor whose political aspirations went up in flames as Los Angeles continues to burn to the ground,...