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U.S. falls from world’s most powerful passports list for first time ever

The U.S. passport dropped from the world's top 10 most powerful list for the first time in the 20-year history of a key rankings index.Why it matters: The declining strength of the U.S. passport since its No. 1 spot in 2014 "signals a fundamental shift in global mobility and soft power dynamics," per a statement

De Jong extends Barcelona deal until 2029

Frenkie de Jong has extended his contract with Barcelona until June 2029. The midfielder has made 183 LaLiga appearances since joining...

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Semi-sub rig gets to work with BW Energy off Namibia

Home Fossil Energy Semi-sub rig gets to work with BW Energy off Namibia September 19, 2025, by Dragana Nikše Oslo-listed oil and gas E&P player BW Energy has spudded a well in a license it operates in Namibia’s Orange Basin using a drilling unit owned by Northern Ocean and managed by Odfjell Drilling. Deepsea Mira;

Maersk’s methanol fleet enriched by latest dual-fuel containership

Home Shipbuilding Maersk’s methanol fleet enriched by latest dual-fuel containership September 19, 2025, by Sara Kosmajac Denmark-based container shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk has taken delivery of the third methanol dual-fuel boxship in a series of six being built at a yard in South Korea. Courtesy of Maersk via LinkedIn According to a social

The Art of Building a Menu With Shared Plates

On the whole, I love the shared-plates phenomenon at restaurants. I delight in sampling as much of the menu as possible and in the community derived from the table tasting and reacting to dishes in unison. But the awkwardness of this format can ratchet up quickly as the number of diners surpasses two. Consider the

This 3-Ingredient Smoky Sauce Improves Any Bowl of Noodles

It’s That Simple is our series about recipes so easy, you can make them with your eyes closed. Think tiny ingredient lists, laid-back techniques, and results so delicious you’ll text home about them. There’s undeniable comfort in a bowl of warm buttered noodles, but by the umpteenth time eating one, its simplicity in flavor becomes

OMNI Expands Support for Adults Navigating Addiction with SMART Recovery

Buffalo Grove, IL, September 18, 2025 --(PR.com)-- OMNI, a trusted nonprofit provider of behavioral health and counseling services in the Chicago suburbs, is expanding its substance use and recovery programs with the launch of a new SMART Recovery group. This science-based, peer-led program gives adults practical tools to take charge of their recovery, wherever they are

Aetix Lab Launches Muse, a Collection of Interactive Widgets for iOS. The Project’s Founder, Oleg Sukhorukov, Has Already Been Honored with an A’ Design...

Portland, OR, September 18, 2025 --(PR.com)-- Aetix Lab is proud to announce the upcoming launch of Muse, an innovative application designed to redefine personalization and interactivity on Apple platforms. The project was conceived and led by the company’s founder and lead designer, Oleg Sukhorukov. www.oleh.design Developed for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, Muse introduces a new standard

Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of “The Book That Read Me – Six Surreal Encounters” by Anthony Maccini

Oxford, United Kingdom, September 18, 2025 --(PR.com)-- About "The Book That Read Me": The Book That Read Me by Anthony Maccini is a mind-bending fusion of psychological thriller, surreal metafiction, and philosophical sci-fi. Six extraordinary stories push reality to breaking point, exploring fractured identity, the illusion of free will, and the fragile boundary between the real

Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of “Haunted & Hallowed – The Derek Acorah Memoir” by Gwen & Derek Acorah

Oxford, United Kingdom, September 18, 2025 --(PR.com)-- About "Haunted & Hallowed – The Derek Acorah Memoir": “He saw beyond the veil—but never lost sight of the real world.”– (Gwen Acorah) In this moving and richly detailed memoir, Gwen shares the extraordinary life of her husband, Derek Acorah—footballer turned psychic medium—whose spiritual journey led from the football

First-Ever Lone Star Cyber Summit to Focus on Defending Texas’ Digital Frontier

Princeton, NJ, September 18, 2025 --(PR.com)-- QG Media, an ISMG company, is pleased to announce the launch of the first edition of the Lone Star Cyber Summit, scheduled for October 14 and 15 in Austin, Texas. The two-day summit will provide practical strategies, collaborative insights and professional development opportunities. Part of ISMG’s globally acclaimed CyberSeries, the

German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case

SEHNDE, Germany — A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said. The man, who has been identified by media as Christian Brückner, had been serving a seven-year sentence that stemmed

Suspect in custody after driver rams car into staffed security gate at FBI building in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — A suspect was in custody after a driver rammed a car into a staffed security gate at the FBI building in Pittsburgh early Wednesday, then removed an American flag from the back seat and threw it over the gate before leaving, authorities said. “This was a targeted attack on this building,” Christopher Giordano

Kash Patel says FBI has released ‘all credible information’ about Epstein

The FBI has put forth “all credible information” it has on collaborators with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bureau Director Kash Patel told Congress on Wednesday as he faced withering accusations of a cover-up. He said he has never discussed the files with President Trump, though he wouldn’t say specifically whether he and Attorney General

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U.S. falls from world’s most powerful passports list for first time ever

The U.S. passport dropped from the world's top 10 most powerful list for the first time in the 20-year history of a key rankings index.Why it matters: The declining strength of the U.S. passport since its No. 1 spot in 2014 "signals a fundamental shift in global mobility and soft power dynamics," per a statement

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Nigeria woos foreign investor interest ahead of $2.3 billion eurobond issue

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