Two French nationals killed in Russian strike in Ukraine: officials
Two French nationals killed in Russian strike in Ukraine: officialsKYIV, Ukraine, Feb 2, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Two French nationals were killed and three other foreigners wounded on Thursday in Beryslav, near the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, Ukrainian officials said. "Foreign volunteers were killed and injured as a result of an enemy strike on Beryslav," Kherson region governor Oleksandr Prokudin wrote on Telegram. "The Russian army killed two French citizens. "All victims came to Kherson region as volunteers," police said on Telegram, adding they were opening an investigation into the attack. On January 27, one person was killed there by an explosive launched by a Russian drone.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 02, 2024 09:25 UTC
Russian envoy's remarks on Bangladesh polls 'hurt public sentiment': BNP
The BNP has criticised Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytskiy's "unsolicited" statement about the recent general election in the country, saying it 'hurt the nation's feelings'. "We have noticed the Russian ambassador's comments about the BNP's statement on Russia's role in the election, which he labelled as 'false and misleading'," BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said on Friday. "He also claimed that people of Bangladesh chose their government, with the majority of the 41.8 percent voters who turned out on election day casting their ballots in favour of the Awami League."
Source:bd News24
February 02, 2024 08:29 UTC
Leaders rally for 'movement' but activists are losing heart. So what’s next for BNP?
As the BNP carries out assessments of its tactics and why its moves failed, supporters and activists are questioning when their protest movement will end. Since then, several senior leaders have described the decision to boycott the 10th parliamentary polls in 2014 as a ‘big mistake’. BNP Vice Chairman M Hafizuddin Ahmed openly advised the BNP to take part in the election this time. Another leader, Vice Chairman Shahjahan Omar, resigned from the BNP and joined the Awami League to run in the election. But the BNP remains adamant about not participating in the elections as long as the Awami League is in power.
Source:bd News24
February 02, 2024 08:15 UTC
The Myth of the Meritocracy - The Cornell Daily Sun
A merit-based system built on unrectified discrimination would lead to the permanent disadvantage of those who were placed behind by policy. I remember last year when debating affirmative action, I was asked how it feels not knowing whether you got into Cornell due to your own efforts or affirmative action. The idea of the meritocracy is a myth, a useful myth but a myth nonetheless. Showing that the problem may not be the disruption of the meritocratic system itself but those who benefit from the disruption of the myth. He can be reached at [email protected]The Cornell Daily Sun is interested in publishing a broad and diverse set of content from the Cornell and greater Ithaca community.
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February 02, 2024 08:03 UTC
Mirza Abbas shown arrested in nine more cases
BNP leader Mirza Abbas has been shown arrested in nine cases filed against him with the Paltan and Ramna Model police stations, reports bdnews24.com. On Jan 24, Abbas's legal counsel Mohiuddin Chowdhury applied for the BNP leader to be shown arrested in the nine cases in order to apply for his bail. "He was sent to jail on November 1 in one of the cases and was shown arrested in another. We couldn't proceed with his bail plea as the state did not show him arrested in the other nine cases. Hence, we applied for him to be shown arrested in those cases," said Mohiuddin.
Source:bd News24
February 02, 2024 06:04 UTC
Lending rates cross 12pc
The Bangladesh Bank has raised the benchmark interest rate for bank loans by 54 basis points, the biggest increase in seven months, reports bdnews24.com. This means customers could be charged a maximum of 12.43 per cent interest on loans, up from 11.89 per cent last month. Previously, the biggest one-month surge in the SMART rate was 42 basis points, reaching 8.14 per cent in December. The uptick follows an increase in the key policy rate, known as the repo rate, by 25 basis points to 6 per cent in a bid to contain inflation. The central bank introduced the SMART rate in July 2023 to modernise monetary policy, curb inflation, and transition to a market-based interest rate system in line with the conditions set by the IMF.
Source:bd News24
February 02, 2024 06:02 UTC
Don’t Let Them Erase You - The Cornell Daily Sun
It is precisely the advent of mobile technology that threatens a free society through its corruption of social groups and meaningful societal organizations. Social groups are incredibly important to implementation of social movements and the development of society as a whole. I come full circle in my writing to emphasize the importance of society and social groups rather than the individual. So the matter of human development, group formation and building relationships oddly reverts back to individualism, only in the right direction. The Cornell Daily Sun is interested in publishing a broad and diverse set of content from the Cornell and greater Ithaca community.
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February 02, 2024 05:05 UTC
Mother, daughter die in Sirajganj road accident
SIRAJGANJ, Feb 1, 2024 (BSS) - A woman and her daughter were killed as a passenger bus hit a CNG run auto rickshaw in Shahjadpur upazila of the district today. The deceased were identified as Mitu Sutradhor, 30, and her daughter Ichchamoni Sutradhor, 7. Officer-in-Charge of Hatikumrul Highway Thana M A Wadud said the accident occurred at around 11am in Madla area on Sirajganj-Pabna Highway. Mitu Sutradhor died on the spot while Ichchamoni breathed her last on the way to a hospital. Six others were injured in the accident.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 02, 2024 02:19 UTC
Former Nebraska volleyball All-American Lexi Sun excited for bright future of Pro Volleyball Federation
Count former Nebraska All-American Lexi Sun among those who think the Pro Volleyball Federation has a bright future. She has worked closely with the seven league teams and with CEO Jen Spicher. “The volleyball fans in Nebraska are just amazing.”She added that she didn’t know what to expect from both teams — Omaha and Atlanta — in that league opener. “I know a lot of the players in the league, so it’s fun to see them,” she said. “I still have a lot of appreciation for the sport and I’m thankful for the time I got to play.”Photos: Omaha Supernovas host Atlanta Vibe in first ever Pro Volleyball Federation match
Source:Daily Sun
February 02, 2024 01:10 UTC
Chef-turned-pastor opens food truck to give back to community
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February 02, 2024 00:55 UTC
Merck's Beat Expectations on Strong Demand for Keytruda and Gardasil
Merck reported adjusted EPS of $0.03, beating the estimated loss of $0.11. Revenue was $14.63 billion vs the $14.50 billion estimate. The pharmaceutical giant reported a $1.23 billion net quarterly loss due to charges from an October deal with Japanese drugmaker Daiichi Sankyo to co-develop three promising cancer treatments. Merck is making strides to offset the anticipated revenue decline from Keytruda's 2028 patent expiration, securing new deals and preparing for key drug launches.
Source:Daily Sun
February 01, 2024 23:02 UTC
Movies to Get Through a Breakup
You get what’s happening here: I went through a breakup; I watch a lot of movies; now, I’m looking back and attempting to confer upon them some sort of rhyme and reason to distinguish the ones that helped from the ones that hurt and all that jazz. Movies are a super cool window into universal experience, and there’s a lot that they can do in helping you take steps towards feeling better. But even the most hardcore cinephile will tell you that there are limits to the healing powers of movies. Post-breakup, recalculating the tradeoff between stable happiness and anxious excitement can be a difficult task, so see if one of the above movies can give you something of an answer. Those movies can still represent you — you just have to find a way to figure out how they’re going to do that now.
Source:Daily Sun
February 01, 2024 20:04 UTC
Blossom Khardt gets ready for Valentine's Day
Lorie VanWinkle and her husband, Jeff, took ownership of the Blossom Khardt in east Beatrice at the start of the year. Lorie said she and her six part-time staff are getting ready for Valentine’s Day. Shortly after the VanWinkle’s took ownership, they rearranged the front room and moved furniture. Currently the Blossom Khardt is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Blossom Khardt Facebook page list specials and events.
Source:Daily Sun
February 01, 2024 17:52 UTC
Habitat for Humanity Club hits milestone
Carol O’Brien, of the Village of Tall Trees, carries a roof truss with members of The Villages Habitat for Humanity Club at a house in Oxford. The club held a Truss Day celebration Jan. 22 with a barbecue and music
Source:Daily Sun
February 01, 2024 17:20 UTC