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Netherlands According to a Dutch news report released at the start of the new academic year in the Netherlands, women now lead half of the country’s 14 top research universities, a first for the country.Dutch News recently reported that Radboud University in Nijmegen appointed communications professor José Saunders as the university’s first rector (the equivalent of a chancellor) last year, while Wageningen University has had climate scientist Caroline Kloset as its president since March of this year (2024).Other senior research universities led by women – a category recognised by the government – include Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Eindhoven University of…

Global Network Co-Founded by UO Hosts First International SummitStory by Ed DorschPhotos and videos from University Public RelationsTransatlantic AllianceDuring the early planning stages of the 2022 World Athletics Championships — the first to be held in the United States and on a college campus — Schleck coordinated the University of Oregon’s efforts with World Athletics President Sir Sebastian Coe.Participants2024 GSUN SummitAcademicsAthletesGovernmentIndustryMediaNon-profitsSports Leagues and FederationsCoe, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the middle distance, was familiar with the University of Oregon, home to the legendary track and field team and Hayward Field, where Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman developed his revolutionary running…

Sarah Kuta Last updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 1:45 PM EST Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its cruise ship, Scenic Eclipse.The luxury yacht debuted in August 2019, setting off on its maiden voyage from Reykjavik and was christened by Helen Mirren in New York City a month later. The 228-guest ship features a 5,290-square-foot Senses Spa, a gym, a Pilates and yoga studio and 10 onboard dining experiences. Scenic Eclipse also features an onboard helicopter, a custom submersible and other luxury amenities. In March 2023, the company unveiled sister ship Scenic Eclipse II…

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump and other Republicans complained Wednesday that the previous night’s ABC News presidential debate was unfair to the GOP candidates. However, the campaigns of President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris have also negotiated through media outlets about the possibility of holding a second debate before the November 5 election. Trump and his supporters said ABC News hosts David Muir, anchor and editor-in-chief of “World News Tonight,” and Lindsey Davis, Sunday anchor of “World News Tonight” and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor, had aligned with Harris in fact-checking some of Trump’s outlandish…

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump and other Republicans complained Wednesday that the previous night’s ABC News presidential debate was unfair to the GOP candidates. However, the campaigns of President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris have also negotiated through media outlets about the possibility of holding a second debate before the November 5 election. Trump and his supporters said ABC News hosts David Muir, anchor and editor-in-chief of “World News Tonight,” and Lindsey Davis, Sunday anchor of “World News Tonight” and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor, had aligned with Harris in fact-checking some of Trump’s outlandish…

Donald Trump has repeatedly alleged that immigrants in one Ohio town are eating other residents’ pets.This claim was quickly fact-checked by the moderators of last night’s presidential debate between President Trump and Senator Kamala Harris. But what exactly did Trump say, and where did the claim come from?What Trump said in the debate”In Springfield, they’re eating the dogs, they’re eating the people who come in, they’re eating the cats … they’re eating the pets of the people who live there,” the presidential candidate said in his first head-to-head battle with his opponent. “This is what’s happening in our country and…

image: https://www.abnewswire.com/uploads/8eadd923269effe580d248df60961397.jpgOcotlan, Jalisco, Mexico – September 11, 2024 – Remich (http://www.lemich.com.mxA renowned leader in luxury furniture, Lemich invites homeowners and design enthusiasts to explore exquisite collections where craftsmanship and design come together to create truly unique masterpieces. With over 20 years of experience, Lemich continues to set new standards in the industry, delivering high-quality, innovative furniture that enhances spaces with elegance and functionality.At Lemich, our passion for furniture goes beyond functionality and reaches the realm of art. Every piece is meticulously crafted with an unwavering commitment to using the finest materials. Each item is designed not only to serve a…

BBCThe first showdown between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump attracted attention not only in the United States but around the world.The Philadelphia debate featured a tense exchange between the two presidential candidates on foreign policy.According to the BBC’s foreign correspondents, the discussion went like this from Beijing to Budapest.Kremlin records Putin mentionSteve Rosenberg, Russia Editor, MoscowKamala Harris told Donald Trump that Putin is a “dictator who will eat you for lunch.”The expression “eating someone for lunch (or breakfast, or any other meal)” does not exist in Russian, but one thing is clear in Moscow: a desire for the US election…

SINGAPORE (AP) — Pope Francis on Thursday praised Singapore’s economic strength as a testament to human ingenuity, but also urged the country to care for the most vulnerable, particularly foreign workers, at the start of the final leg of a tour of Asia’s poorest country. One of the richest people in the world.Francis marveled at Singapore’s modern skyscrapers, “which seem to rise from the sea,” both in his opening address to Singapore’s leaders and when he celebrated Mass in the afternoon before an estimated 50,000 people at the National Stadium.”The most beautiful building in God’s eyes, the most precious treasure,…

Israeli officials said they offered to ensure the safety of Yahya Sinwar, a Hamas leader and mastermind of the October 7 attacks, in exchange for the hostages that remain in Gaza. Gal Hirsch, Israel’s coordinator for hostage and missing persons operations, claimed tense ceasefire talks with Hamas earlier this week offered promises to guarantee Shinwar’s safe exit from Gaza. “We are ready to provide safe passage to Mr. Shinwal, his family and anyone who wishes to join him,” he told Bloomberg. Israeli officials said they had offered Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7 attacks, safe passage…