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Fires, strikes, pandemic and AI: Hollywood workers can't catch a break

Fires, strikes, pandemic and AI: Hollywood workers can't catch a break

Dutch Merrick isn't really in a party mood for this year's Oscars.

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Their dreams dashed by Trump, migrants make return journey home

Their dreams dashed by Trump, migrants make return journey home

Months after trekking through the treacherous jungle between Colombia and Panama, Saudy Palacios abandoned her hopes of a new life in the United States and joined other migrants going home to South America by sea.

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Judge declines to immediately grant AP access to White House events

Judge declines to immediately grant AP access to White House events

A US judge on Monday declined to immediately order the White House to restore full access to President Donald Trump's events to the Associated Press news agency.

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Confusion reigns as US federal workers face Musk job deadline

Confusion reigns as US federal workers face Musk job deadline

Employees of the US federal government on Monday faced a deadline imposed by Elon Musk that required them to explain their work achievements in an email or potentially lose their jobs.

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'All eyes on Arctic': Canada boosts its northern force

'All eyes on Arctic': Canada boosts its northern force

In the mess hall of a Canadian military base a few hundred kilometers south of the Artic Circle, Brigadier-General Daniel Riviere pointed to a map highlighting the region that is becoming a national priority.

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Bolivia inaugurates steel plant built with Chinese loan

Bolivia inaugurates steel plant built with Chinese loan

Short on foreign currency, Bolivia inaugurated a steel plant Monday that it hopes will reduce its reliance on metal imports, thanks to a loan from China.

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CGFNS International to Change Its Name to TruMerit

CGFNS International to Change Its Name to TruMerit

Rebranding heralds greater focus on building a future-ready global healthcare workforce 

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GA-ASI Advances Sub-Hunting With Test of New Air-Dropped Sensors

GA-ASI Advances Sub-Hunting With Test of New Air-Dropped Sensors

Having already proven its ability to track submerged targets, SeaGuardian took this capability further with GA-ASI's newly designed SDS pods. These pods deployed multiple sonobuoys to conduct onboard thermal-depth and acoustic data processing. Using Directional Frequency Analysis and Recording (DIFAR), Directional Command Activated Sonobuoy System (DICASS), and Bathythermograph sonobuoys, SeaGuardian effectively detected, tracked, and analyzed underwater targets while collecting critical acoustic intelligence.

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U.S. Polo Assn. Renews as Official Apparel Partner for the 2025 Dubai Polo Gold Cup

U.S. Polo Assn. Renews as Official Apparel Partner for the 2025 Dubai Polo Gold Cup

In partnership with Aydinli Group, U.S. Polo Assn.'s brand partner in the Middle East, the classic, sport-inspired brand provided performance jerseys for multiple teams, branded apparel for all on-site staff, and gifts to the finalists. During the game's fun-filled divot stomp, spectators also enjoyed a special giveaway of U.S. Polo Assn. branded caps.

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Soundtrack and Swedish Artists' and Musicians' Interest Organization Partner to Offer Seamless Music Solutions for Businesses

Soundtrack and Swedish Artists' and Musicians' Interest Organization Partner to Offer Seamless Music Solutions for Businesses

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / Soundtrack Technologies (Soundtrack), the leading music streaming provider for business, today announced a new partnership with the Swedish Artists' and Musicians' Interest Organization (SAMI), establishing Soundtrack as the only B2B music streaming provider available in SAMI's online store. Soundtrack's pioneering collaboration with SAMI allows businesses to seamlessly add a Soundtrack subscription while signing their music licensing agreement with SAMI.

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