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bbc.co.uk - Jake Wallace - College head says courses could bridge construction skills gap
College head says courses could bridge construction skills gap
BBC

A new scheme could help bridge the gap between student interest in construction and a skills shortage in the industry, a further education leader has said. More than £5m has been announced for colleges in the South West to fund new trade…

cnbc.com - Garrett Downs - Trump says Iran negotiations proceeding in 'orderly and constructive manner;' warns against rushing
Trump says Iran negotiations proceeding in 'orderly and constructive manner;' warns against rushing
CNBC

President Donald Trump said talks to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz are proceeding, but urged his negotiating team not to rush into a deal. Trump's comments on Truth Social are largely a continuation of the status quo from…

cnbc.com - Spencer Kimball - Oil prices fall more than 4% after Trump says Iran talks proceeding in a 'constructive manner
Oil prices fall more than 4% after Trump says Iran talks proceeding in a 'constructive manner
CNBC

Majid Saeedi | Getty Images News | Getty Images Crude oil prices fell more than 4% on Sunday, after President Donald Trump indicated that talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are advancing. West Texas Intermediate futures fell nearly 5%…

koreatimes.co.kr - AP - Building under construction in Philippines collapses, leaving 1 dead and 21 trapped
Building under construction in Philippines collapses, leaving 1 dead and 21 trapped
The Korea Times

ANGELES, Philippines — A nine-story building under construction in a city north of the Philippine capital collapsed before dawn on Sunday, leaving at least one Malaysian tourist dead and at least 21 mostly workers trapped in the rubble…

thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - Thiruvananthapuram Corporation demolishes 'illegal constructions' at Palayam market
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation demolishes 'illegal constructions' at Palayam market
The Hindu

The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation on Sunday began demolishing alleged illegal constructions at the Connemara Market in Palayam. The civic body officials arrived with police protection in the morning and began demolishing makeshift shops built…

laist.com - Adolfo Guzman-Lopez - How DemoChicks is helping women of color land well-paying construction jobs
How DemoChicks is helping women of color land well-paying construction jobs
LAist

Nearly 20 years after founding a successful environmental and safety consulting services company, Robin Thorne said she still gets checked for being a Black woman in the construction industry. “I've had situations where people, they don't…

jalopnik.com - Benjamin Gracias - What's The Difference Between Unibody And Monocoque Construction In Cars And Trucks?
What's The Difference Between Unibody And Monocoque Construction In Cars And Trucks?
Jalopnik

For decades, car enthusiasts, marketing brochures, and even some engineers have often used the terms unibody and monocoque interchangeably, even though it is a bit like calling a grilled cheese sandwich a quesadilla. Sure, there's bread/tortilla…

wsws.org - West Lafayette, Indiana government fast-tracks SK Hynix memory chip factory construction
West Lafayette, Indiana government fast-tracks SK Hynix memory chip factory construction
World Socialist Web Site

As residents of West Lafayette, Indiana continue their fight to stop the construction of the SK Hynix microchip factory and reverse the rezoning of their neighborhood, local politicians are moving swiftly to assist the South Korean-based…

scmp.com - Daniel Ren - China's machinery giant XCMG eyes bigger scoop of global sales
China's machinery giant XCMG eyes bigger scoop of global sales
South China Morning Post

XCMG Group, mainland China's largest construction machinery maker, aims to achieve annual overseas sales of 100 billion yuan (US$14.7 billion), luring more international clients by turning its excavators, cranes and specialised vehicles greener and…

island.lk - Thilina Walpola - INSEE Lanka powers 'Build Sri Lanka Exhibition 2026' as corporate sponsor
INSEE Lanka powers 'Build Sri Lanka Exhibition 2026' as corporate sponsor
The Island

INSEE Lanka, Sri Lanka's fully integrated cement manufacturer and market leader, took center stage as the Corporate Sponsor of the Build Sri Lanka Housing & Construction Exhibition 2026, organised by the Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri…

pittsburghbaseballnow.com - Danny Demilio - Pirates Series Takeaways: Skenes Not Invincible, Lineup Construction, Rookie Intrigue
Pirates Series Takeaways: Skenes Not Invincible, Lineup Construction, Rookie Intrigue
Pittsburgh Baseball Now

The Pittsburgh Pirates will have a happy flight back into the United States ahead of Memorial Day after salvaging their series against the Toronto Blue Jays with a much-needed win on Sunday. It was a successful start to the road trip for the…

businessinsider.com - Huileng Tan - Japan's stock market is back - for real this time - and AI is only part of the story
Japan's stock market is back - for real this time - and AI is only part of the story
Business Insider

Japan's stock market is making another comeback. This time, it may finally be shedding its reputation as a value trap. After four decades of stagnation and false dawns, the Nikkei 225 is hovering near record highs as AI enthusiasm lifts…

jpost.com - JERUSALEM POST STAFF - Shaping the future of AI at Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Shaping the future of AI at Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Jerusalem Post

The effects that AI will have on the world economy, says Dr. Michael Gofman, senior lecturer in finance and head of the PhD Program at the Hebrew University Business School, cannot be overstated. “The entire economy is going to undergo an…

timeout.com - Olivia Hart - Sydney will get its first-ever electric ferry - starting with a route to the new Fish Market
Sydney will get its first-ever electric ferry - starting with a route to the new Fish Market
Time Out

News This project is part of NSW's commitment to reaching net zero emissions across public transport operations by 2035 Written by Olivia Hart Time Out Contributor The green and yellow ferries that glide across our harbour are an iconic Sydney…

rediff.com - Nandita Malik - US-Iran Negotiations, Oil Prices, RBI Dividend to Influence Indian Stock Markets
US-Iran Negotiations, Oil Prices, RBI Dividend to Influence Indian Stock Markets
Rediff.com

Indian stock markets are poised for volatility as developments in US-Iran negotiations, fluctuating crude oil prices, and the impact of the RBI's record dividend transfer are expected to dictate investor sentiment in the upcoming holiday-shortened…

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