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BANGKOK — Political newcomer Pathontar Shinawatra was sworn in as Thailand’s youngest prime minister on Friday with the backing of parliament, just a day after being thrust into the spotlight amid a ruthless power struggle between warring elites.The 37-year-old daughter of controversial political heavyweight Thaksin Shinawatra faces a tough test after clearing the 51 percent threshold needed to win the election, just two days after her ally Suretha Thavisin was ousted as prime minister by the judiciary at the heart of Thailand’s two decades of uninterrupted turmoil.For Mr. Paethonthan, it could be at stake the legacy and political future of…

In recent years, the shores of Lake Balaton have seen a proliferation of large-scale investments, luxury buildings and private real estate. They have often been met with resistance from local residents, and each new project has resulted in a significant reduction in open green space and beaches. Despite opposition from residents, some of whom have even filed lawsuits, several large-scale investments have been started and completed around Lake Balaton in the last decade. Telex has collected the most important large-scale and controversial projects around the lake that have already been completed or are likely to be completed in the coming…

“Off the Cuff” explores the career paths, current projects and next steps of the people shaping the world’s greatest luxury brands.The interviews have a Proustian twist, allowing readers to get to know industry leaders on a personal level.Preview the Q&A series below: Mari Colella, general manager of global luxury and sneakers at eBayMari Corella for eBay | LD: What was your first job and what did you learn from it?MC: My first job was buying vintage clothes from thrift stores and selling them to thrift clothing stores for a profit.This was the 1990s, before eBay existed and reselling was not…

Above: From left to right, Braelyn Bovi, Quin Healy, Jaycee Glensteiner, Laila Klunder, Julia Reiertz and Hannah Kate Larson take part in warm-ups at Junior Cardinal cross country practice earlier this week. Photo provided. FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Jr. Cardinals cross country program is in its second year partnering with Fairmont Community Education and Recreation to promote and introduce the sport to fourth through sixth graders by adding games and fun to the one-mile run. This year, 26 runners participated, and interest in the program is growing. The program was created by Crystal and Neal Hanson…

EXA Ice Fighters Leipzig defenseman Connor Hannon looks up at the ice while controlling the puck during a 2021 season match in Germany. Hannon recently signed a contract with Rostock for next season. (Photo courtesy of Eishockey Magazine) HOUGHTON — When last offseason began, Houghton native Connor Hannon wasn’t sure where he would play for the 2023-24 season. Would he stay with EXA Ice Fighters Leipzig or sign a new contract with another team? He ultimately decided to return to Leipzig, but the season didn’t go the way he had hoped. Now he has his sights…

HONG KONG — Hong Kong authorities have made a surprise announcement that a giant panda has given birth to the city’s first twin cubs, making her the world’s oldest first-time panda mother.Panda Ying Ying gave birth to two cubs, a male and a female, on Thursday, according to Ocean Park, the theme park where Ying Ying and her partner Lele have lived since 2007. The twins were born one day before Ying Ying turned 19, the equivalent of 57 human years. “This birth is truly unusual given that Ying Ying is the oldest giant panda on record to have given…

Ukraine said its forces in Kursk on Wednesday captured 102 Russian soldiers in one fell swoop, the largest capture since the war began.The “I Want to Live” project, run by Ukrainian intelligence, uploaded a video on Thursday showing dozens of men in uniform lying on their stomachs by the side of the road.The organization, which aims to convince Russian soldiers to defect or desert, wrote that they “made the right decision and surrendered.”The video’s caption said the Russian soldiers had been abandoned by their commanders, who they claimed had fled to avoid capture.Further footage posted by the news agency on…

UMSON Receives $5 Million Grant to Expand Health Equity Initiative in West BaltimoreAugust 15, 2024 Mary Therese Phelan The five-year grant builds on the success of the collaborative’s work to reduce isolation and inequities in cardiovascular health in West Baltimore, and aims to improve health outcomes and address the social determinants of health. The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) has been awarded a five-year, $5 million Health Equity Resource Community (HERC) grant from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (MCHRC). The grant builds on the success of the West Baltimore RICH Collaborative, an initiative supported by…

According to TransUnion’s latest quarterly report, “Insurance Personal Lines and Perspectives,” industry-wide auto insurance loss costs are moderating, but consumers continue to seek out insurance products at higher premiums. The US Consumer Credit Reporting Agency found that the number of people buying auto insurance in the second quarter of 2024 increased 6.5% year over year. The company said the trend is driven by rising premium prices in recent years, leading consumers to seek lower rates. However, for the first time since December 2021, the monthly Consumer Price Index for auto insurance fell, dropping 0.2% between April 2024 and May 2024.…

The global luxury footwear market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.52% from 2024 to 2029, reaching over USD 45 billion by 2029.Luxury footwear is a symbol of sophistication and craftsmanship, embodying elegance and style with every step. From iconic brands with rich heritage to emerging designers pushing the boundaries, the world of luxury footwear offers diverse options that cater to the discerning tastes of people who demand only the finest. According to a research report published by Bonafide Research, “Global Luxury Footwear Market Outlook, 2029”, the market is expected to exceed USD 45 billion by 2029, up…