Yemen’s forces took control of Mocha after fighting with Iran-backed Houthis, moving the government closer to securing the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait https://t.co/WSUfpz6Pyd
Katalin Kariko, the Hungarian-American biochemist who discovered the COVID-19 vaccine, for which she won the 2023 Nobel Prize for Medicine. This book is pure gold.
We appreciate the candor of Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao. Our powerful Armed Forces did indeed “blow the hell out of the 5th Fleet HQ in Bahrain,” as well as other bases supporting U.S. aggression. The American people deserve better than footing the bill for Israel’s wars.
The wait is over! We’re excited to unveil the trailer for Shen Yun’s all-new 2027 performances.
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President @TokayevKZ congratulated @lenarybakina on becoming the world’s No. 1 tennis player
– Reaching the top spot in the #WTA rankings is the pinnacle of sporting excellence, achieved through phenomenal talent, hard work, and unwavering self-belief. With this remarkable achievement, you have brought great pride to Kazakhstan and inscribed your name in the history of world tennis. Your journey inspires thousands of young athletes in our country and millions of tennis fans around the globe. I also would like to note your exemplary conduct both on the courts and beyond, when engaging with people from diverse backgrounds, which clearly reflects your intelligence and upbringing,” the President said.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wished Elena Rybakina continued success and new victories on the world tennis stage.
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Before the runs and the stadiums, someone sees the potential first.
Every student deserves that person.
Excited to join Manifest Global as a strategic investor and be part of making that a reality.
Let’s build 🚀
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The 78th Emmy Awards will take place on Monday, Sept. 14, at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
Here's what to know.
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I turn 50 today. This is a message to my kids but I offer it to you in case any of it rings useful.
I was born in Sri Lanka in 1976 in a country that, at the time, was about to enter a decades long civil war. My father was able to get stationed at the Sri Lankan High Commission in Canada for four years in the early 80s - when some of the fighting was most severe - and which from our vantage point in Canada gave us some respite from an otherwise omnipresent conflict.
He came as a diplomat but then my father filed for refugee status after four years when his life was threatened by militants. We stayed in Canada as refugees. My dad never really landed on his feet and we grew up on welfare.
My mom stepped up. She did an incredible thing and put our family on her back and kept marching forward. Sometimes the steps were very small but she always tried to keep moving forward.
I worked at Burger King starting at 14, giving my paycheck to my mom and dad to support our family in the role that I was assigned - earn enough to pay for our bus passes because we couldn’t afford a car.
I was a loser growing up. Some friends, some good memories but mostly forgettable and lonely. I wasn’t very studious but did get my act together in my final year and got into a great university.
I immigrated to the US soon after graduating and found an opportunity. Things clicked and I have been traveling a path to find myself ever since. Only in America is this possible…
I worked hard, followed the rules, paid my taxes and stayed in California out of loyalty for the opportunities it has given me despite its dysfunction.
I found my wife here. Had my kids here. Found my tribe here.
There have been some very hard times as well - deaths, divorce, financial pain, mistakes of omission and mistakes of commission. You can’t dwell on these things - they are weights that will pull you down if you’re not careful. Learn from them. Respect them. BUT MOVE ON.
To think 50 years ago I could have ever gotten a chance to meet the people I’ve met and have had the experiences I’ve had would have been mind boggling to my parents. It’s mind boggling to me now.
We forget often and try to convince others it’s not true but America truly is the best country in the world. Everything and anything is possible here. I can testify. Be grateful to be here.
This is the only place that gives EVERYONE a chance to live a great adventure. The first 50 years have been that for me - an incredible adventure.
Notice there is nothing here about accomplishments or money. Because it doesn’t matter and it won’t matter.
You will be dust in less than 100 years from now and the decision to be remembered won’t be yours so stop sweating it. It’s not in your control.
So what is in your control?
Be kind. Have fun. Work on something meaningful to you. Find your tribe. Try to find perspective. Find an incredible partner. Have a bunch of kids. Live an adventure. Forgive your parents - they were doing the best they could even if that wasn’t what you deserved.
I will do what I can to make my next 50 years a wild ride.
You should too.
I love you and thank you. ❤️
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