Posted: 1/25/24 | January 25th, 2024 I love Costa Rica. It was the first place I visited by myself over 15 years ago and the country that set me on my nomadic journey. From its stunning beaches to its lush jungles, this biodiverse nation is popular with backpackers, honeymooners, and expats alike. And while it’s small, there’s a ton to see and do. You could easily spend a month and still barely scratch the surface. It’s also amazing for road-tripping. As much as a backpacking bus or hitchhiking adventure might initially sound appealing, the reality is that waiting in the…
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In late January, Hattan Alsaif became the first female fighter from Saudi Arabia to sign up with a major global mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Alsaif, 22, won gold at the 2023 International Federation of Muaythai Associations World Championships, where she was awarded Breakthrough Female Athlete. Last year she also took first place at the World Combat Games and the Saudi Games. However, her journey outside the ring has also grabbed headlines. Alsaif’s parents divorced right after she was born and she grew up at her grandmother’s house. When she was aged just 10, both…
Some early buyers are returning their Apple Vision Pro. Apple provides a 14-day window during which you can return the Vision Pro for a full price, and it’s closing soon for folks who bought the device on day one — launch day was Feb. 2, so the last day to return it would be Friday, Feb. 16. And yes, there are multiple reports on social media, assembled by The Verge, with people claiming they’re returning the device for this reason or another. The Verge’s own product manager Parker Ortolani tweeted that he’s returning the Vision Pro as it’s “just too…
Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola February 15, 2024Download PDF 3148
Opinion The Washington Post is reporting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has developed a plan for the “mass release” of illegal immigrants into the United States, as well as moving to diminish the capacity to hold detainees after crossing the southern border. The report comes just one day after Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was officially impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives — the first cabinet secretary to be impeached in nearly 150 years. According to the Post, the move is necessary to close a $700 million budget deficit. Plans have already been drafted…
“He’ll go down as a great England captain” – Michael Atherton ahead of Ben Stokes’ 100th Test
Good Things Come in Threes: Small Caps, Life Science and International Equities At the end of 2023, the stark contrast between this year and the last was evident from the headlines. However, beneath the surface, several significant trends that emerged in late 2021 continued and even accelerated throughout the year. These trends have created what we consider one of the most exciting opportunity sets in our firm’s history. We are intensely focused on three specific factors that seem entirely unloved by Mr. Market today: Small cap equities Life Science Tools and Instruments International Equities Our love for these…
After months of heavy fighting, Russian forces appear close to surrounding the ruins of Avdiivka.
Special counsel Robert Hur’s nearly 400-page report is full of damning evidence of Biden’s carelessness with vital national-security secrets.
As the war enters its 723rd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Fighting Ukraine said it critically damaged the Caesar Kunikov, a Russian landing warship, off occupied Crimea, in a drone attack, the latest blow to the Russian navy’s Black Sea Fleet. Ukraine said the ship, one of Russia’s newest vessels, had a crew of 87 and had taken part in wars in Georgia and Syria as well as Ukraine. There was no official comment from Russia on the attack. Newly-appointed Ukrainian armed forces chief Oleksandr Syrskyii visited troops fighting around…
One person was killed, and at least 14 were injured in a shooting that occurred at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory parade, according to reports. Andy Reid should’ve won Super Bowl MVP for his overtime management Three victims are in critical condition and one has non-life-threatening injuries, according to KCFD spokesperson Michael Hopkins. Five of the victims were taken to the University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, according to its managing communications director Keith King. KCPD first reported that shots had been fired at 3:02 p.m. EST. The department provided…
It has been a rocky year for plans for large-scale cultivated-meat production. In May 2022, another Californian startup, Eat Just, announced its plans to build up to 10 large bioreactors, each with a 250,000-liter capacity, with the bioreactor firm ABEC. The deal fell apart, with ABEC later filing an amended legal complaint in federal court claiming over $61 million in unpaid invoices. The lack of large amounts of funding leaves companies in a chicken-or-egg situation, says Chow. Cultivated meat is still much more expensive than conventional meat, so investors want to see proof that startups can bring down costs before…