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upi.com - South Korea, U.S. open shipbuilding center in Washington
South Korea, U.S. open shipbuilding center in Washington
UPI

July 23 (Asia Today) -- South Korea and the United States have opened a shipbuilding cooperation center in Washington, moving their partnership beyond government declarations and preliminary agreements toward developing and implementing commercial…

bbc.co.uk - Thomas Martin - Kelso Abbey safe to reopen ahead of 900th anniversary
Kelso Abbey safe to reopen ahead of 900th anniversary
BBC

Thomas Martin BBC Scotland News A Borders abbey has reopened following a five-year forced closure due to unsafe sections of masonry. Kelso Abbey's gates were locked after inspections in 2021 identified areas of concern on the 12th Century building.

bbc.co.uk - Thomas Martin - Kelso Abbey safe to reopen ahead of 900th anniversary
Kelso Abbey safe to reopen ahead of 900th anniversary
BBC

A Borders abbey has reopened following a five-year forced closure due to unsafe sections of masonry. Kelso Abbey's gates were locked after inspections in 2021 identified areas of concern on the 12th Century building. Community campaigning led to…

newswire.ca - Okuma America Corporation to Exhibit at IMTS 2026 with Comprehensive Lineup
Okuma America Corporation to Exhibit at IMTS 2026 with Comprehensive Lineup
CNW

Newly Designed Machines, Open-architecture CNC Control, Multiple Automation Systems, Intelligent Technologies, World-Class Services, Sustainable Initiatives, & More to be Featured CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- The leadership team at Okuma…

koreatimes.co.kr - Ko Dong-hwan - Korean shipbuilders step up US shipbuilding cooperation
Korean shipbuilders step up US shipbuilding cooperation
The Korea Times

Korea's three major shipbuilders — Hanwha Ocean, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and Samsung Heavy Industries — are expanding cooperation with the United States across a wide range of areas. Taking the launch of…

thenyledger.com - Press Room - Mark Cuban predicts AI will let workers train for jobs using simulators 'like pilots and race car drivers'
Mark Cuban predicts AI will let workers train for jobs using simulators 'like pilots and race car drivers'
The New York Ledger

Hustling for work experience and learning from coworkers has been key to building a successful career for decades. Mark Cuban says that's bound to change. The tech billionaire and former “Shark Tank” investor said in an X post on…

wpbf.com - Nikita Ramos - Inside Port St. Lucie police's new state-of-the-art training facility
Inside Port St. Lucie police's new state-of-the-art training facility
wpbf

Updated: 1:41 PM EDT Jul 24, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Inside Port St. Lucie police's new state-of-the-art training facility Updated: 1:41 PM EDT Jul 24, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The Port St. Lucie…

glassalmanac.com - Emily Thompson - 5 AR Moves in 2026 That Surprise Consumers - Here's What Changes Now
5 AR Moves in 2026 That Surprise Consumers - Here's What Changes Now
Glass Almanac

Fans felt awe as Top 5 AR picks in 2026 reshuffle expectations for screens and work. The surge matters now because hardware refinements, price shifts and new glasses at AWE suggest adoption could finally accelerate this year. The Verge's June 26…

forbes.com - Mark Faithfull - If Retailers Thought U.S. Trade Tarrifs Were Over, Think Again
If Retailers Thought U.S. Trade Tarrifs Were Over, Think Again
Forbes

The newest levies were announced late on Thursday by the U.S. trade representative, Jamieson Greer. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) If retailers thought that trade tariffs were over, think again. President Donald Trump has reignited trade…

cbr.com - Melissa Sarnowski - Prime Video's Cyberpunk Sleeper From the Creators of Westworld Is a Time Travel Masterpiece
Prime Video's Cyberpunk Sleeper From the Creators of Westworld Is a Time Travel Masterpiece
CBR

Prime Video has become the home and producer of several hit television shows, but this sleeper cyberpunk hit that's available on the platform has slipped under the radar. One such show is The Peripheral, which offers a different take on time…

businessinsider.com - Lloyd Lee - This Silicon Valley city is quietly becoming Robot Row. Here's who's clanking around.
This Silicon Valley city is quietly becoming Robot Row. Here's who's clanking around.
Business Insider

On a Thursday afternoon, about 70 people gathered around a nearly six-foot-tall humanoid robot outside an unassuming office building. Employees, executives, and board members of Agility Robotics, along with local officials, had come to christen the…

koreaherald.com - Ahn Sung-mi - Korea, US open shipbuilding hub to advance MASGA initiative
Korea, US open shipbuilding hub to advance MASGA initiative
The Korea Herald

South Korea and the US opened a joint shipbuilding cooperation center in Washington on Thursday, officially kicking off a broad initiative aimed at revitalizing America's shipbuilding industry through investment, technology sharing and workforce…

whathifi.com - Daniel Furn - I traded my home cinema setup for a VR headset for an evening - here's everything you need to know
I traded my home cinema setup for a VR headset for an evening - here's everything you need to know
What Hi-Fi?

It's Home Cinema Week here at What Hi-Fi?, which, as you would expect, has seen a lot of coverage of speaker packages, Dolby Atmos soundbars, 4K projectors and plenty of other good stuff. But, as TV & AV Editor Tom Parsons has already written, home…

straitstimes.com - Alyssa Woo - Orchard Central tenants from levels 5 to 12 to move out by end-November; space planned for office use
Orchard Central tenants from levels 5 to 12 to move out by end-November; space planned for office use
The Straits Times

SINGAPORE – As early as March, there were murmurs among some tenants of Orchard Central mall about a feasibility study being done by their landlord, though no one knew what it was about or if tenants would be affected. Inquiries about their…

espn.com - Ben Dowsett - How eye-tracking tech in sports is helping athletes, referees and brain health
How eye-tracking tech in sports is helping athletes, referees and brain health
ESPN

AS THE NEW York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs prepare for the deciding Game 5 of the NBA Finals in June, most of Scott Foster's pregame routine is what you would expect for a referee. Foster, in his 32nd season as an NBA ref, does typical warmups…

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