Wagner Completes Mission in Mali, Returns Home

Russian private military company Wagner has completed its mission to support Mali’s military junta in fighting against Islamist insurgents. The group announced on Friday that it is returning home, after a two-year operation in the Sahel region. Mali has been plagued by jihadist and separatist insurgencies since 2012. A military junta seized power in 2020 … Read more

Brown-Forman Misses Earnings Estimates, Whiskey Sales Flat

Brown-Forman Corporation has reported its fiscal fourth quarter earnings, which missed Wall Street estimates across the board. The company’s net sales for its whiskey products, including Jack Daniel’s and Woodford Reserve, remained flat compared to last year. However, the tequila and ready-to-drink portfolios declined 14% and 6%, respectively. In a challenging macroeconomic environment, Brown-Forman expects … Read more

US Labels Switzerland as Currency Manipulator

The US Treasury Department has identified Switzerland, along with eight other countries, as having significant trade surpluses. The list includes Ireland and replaces Denmark, Canada, and the UK. The aim is to take action against unfair currency practices. However, none of the listed countries manipulated their currencies last year to gain an advantage in international … Read more

Human Confirmation System for News Outlets

To verify that the user is indeed human, news organizations use a simple system involving a visual test. The process typically begins when the user tries to access sensitive or protected information on a website. They are then asked to press and hold a specific key combination, usually one letter, for a few seconds. This … Read more

Bears’ Coaching Staff Identifies Hidden Gems in Minicamp

Bears coach Ben Johnson has identified four under-the-radar players who have impressed him during offseason workouts and minicamp practices. These players include defensive end Dominique Robinson, linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II, tight end Joel Wilson, and running back Kyle Monangai. Johnson praised Robinson’s speed rushing ability and special teams value. The fourth-year player has made 49 … Read more

Trump Administration Sanctions Four ICC Judges

The US has imposed sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a statement from the US Treasury. The move comes in response to the court’s refusal to cooperate with American investigations into war crimes and other issues. The sanctions are expected to have significant implications for the ICC, potentially limiting … Read more

Broadcom’s AI Strength Amid Slumping Stock

Broadcom Inc.’s earnings report showed promising growth in its artificial-intelligence chips, despite the company’s stock falling over 3% in morning trading. Investors may be focusing on the relatively modest guidance beat rather than the bigger picture. One analyst noted that “AI is strong and getting stronger,” suggesting that Broadcom’s AI capabilities are on the rise. … Read more

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launches GPS Satellite for US Space Force

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force on Friday, May 30, at 1:23 p.m. ET from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The rocket is expected to carry a Lockheed Martin-built GPS III satellite towards space, providing accurate navigation for military and civilian users. The launch … Read more

North Korea Refloats Warship After Capsizing Launch Attempt

North Korea has successfully refloated a warship that capsized during a launch attempt, according to state-run news agency KCNA. The 5,000-tonne destroyer was reported to have “safely entered the water vertically” and been moored at the pier before being fully repaired. The incident occurred just weeks after Pyongyang unveiled a similar warship in another part … Read more

Varnish Cache Server Returns “Access Denied” Error

A user experienced an error when attempting to access the Varnish cache server, resulting in a 403 Access Denied response. The specific error code mentioned was 54113, which may indicate an issue with authentication or authorization. The error message also included details about the request to the cache server, including the “cache-bos4665-BOS” identifier and timestamps. … Read more