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international

Alaska Airlines’ International Cargo Expansion: A New Profit Frontier

December 12, 2024

Alaska Airlines has set its sights on the international cargo market, announcing plans to redeploy Hawaiian Airlines' widebody jets for nonstop routes from Seattle to Asia and Anchorage, Alaska. This strategic move, following the recent merger with Hawaiian Airlines, aims to boost the company's carg

education

Health Challenges: International Health Students' Journey

December 12, 2024

International health care students face unique obstacles when studying abroad. These hurdles, largely due to cultural adjustments and demanding academic programs, deeply affect their well-being. It's vital to understand what helps or hinders these students to ensure they thrive in their academic and

science

Revolution in Movement: 50 Years of Neuromechanics

December 8, 2024

Over the last half-century, the field of neuromechanics has made giant leaps forward. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the International Society of Biomechanics, and it's a great time to look back at how far we've come. Neuromechanics is all about understanding how our brains control our move

finance

Lululemon's Global Gains: What's Up with Sales?

December 6, 2024

Lululemon, the popular athletic apparel brand, has seen some interesting shifts in sales. While growth in the U. S. is slowing down, the company is making big strides abroad. This international success has led to a 9% increase in overall sales compared to last year. The company just shared its finan

entertainment

Santosh: The U. K. ’s Oscar Hopeful Finally Finds a Home

December 5, 2024

"Santosh, " a critically acclaimed crime drama from India, has found a distributor in the U. K. Vertigo Releasing, in partnership with Civic Studio, will bring the film to British theaters on March 21, 2025. Directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, the story follows a widowed police consta

crime

Shipping Mishaps: A Chinese Man's Hidden Weapon Trade

December 4, 2024

Shenghua Wen wasn't just any tourist in Southern California. This 41-year-old from China was up to something illegal. He overstayed his student visa and got caught sending a peculiar cargo: guns and ammunition. Authorities found out he was shipping these from the Port of Long Beach to North Korea. S

politics

US Tightens Semiconductor Export Rules for China

December 3, 2024

Ever noticed how much power tiny semiconductors hold? Well, the United States has just taken big steps to keep this power out of China's hands. On Monday, the U. S. government announced new rules that make it illegal to send certain semiconductor tech to China. This is all part of the Biden administ

health

Kenya's First National Workshop on Health Regulations and Veterinary Services

December 2, 2024

In Kenya, a significant event took place recently: the country's first national workshop on the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005. The focus was on evaluating how well the Veterinary Services Pathway is working. This workshop was a big deal because it's all about making sure Kenya is ready

politics

International Court Arrests: What Does This Mean for the US?

December 1, 2024

Imagine this: an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This isn't just a big deal in Israel, but it also raises some questions here in the United States. The court thinks Israel might have done something wrong in the Gaza Strip, like usi

environment

Plastic Talks: Hope and Hurdles in Busan

November 29, 2024

After years of gridlock, there's finally a glimmer of hope in international plastic treaty talks. A large group of countries is pushing hard for a production cap to be included in the treaty. But not everyone is on board, and some nations are trying to water down the agreement. The talks in Busan, S