• Navalny "felt unwell" after a walk at the IK-3 penal colony in Kharp, about 1,200 miles northeast of Moscow. He lost consciousness almost immediately, the Federal Penitentiary Service of Yamalo-Nenets said.
• "All necessary resuscitation measures were carried out, which did not yield positive results," the service said. Navalny's lawyer was on his way to the "Polar Wolf" prison in Kharp, where Navalny died. • Condemnation quickly poured in from Western governments. "Dreadful news about Alexei Navalny... another terrible crime by Putin's regime," Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said on X.
Greece has become the first majority-Orthodox Christian nation to legalize same-sex marriage under civil law.
• Eastern Orthodox leadership, despite lacking a single doctrinal authority like a pope, has been united in opposing recognition of same-sex relationships both within its rites and in the civil realm.
• Civil unions may become more common among Orthodox countries gravitating toward the European Union but not in Russia, which has cracked down on LGBTQ+ expression, and countries in its orbit.
• Eastern Orthodoxy is a socially conservative, ancient church with elaborate rituals and a strict hierarchy. Churches are mainly organized along national lines, with multiple independent churches. • Roughly 200 million Eastern Orthodox live primarily in Eastern Europe and neighboring Asian lands, with about half that total in Russia, while smaller numbers live worldwide.
Korean food scientists grow beef inside rice grains
Korean scientists are combining rice and beef by growing animal muscle and fat cells inside rice grains.
• The "cell-cultured protein rice" could prove to become a superfood. Scientists used fish gelatin, a safe and edible ingredient that helps cells latch onto the rice, then seeded cow muscle and fat stem cells into it.
• After 9-11 days, the cell-cultured beef rice was harvested. The rice provided a natural structure and nutritional profile for the meat cells to grow. • The hybrid rice is more nutritional than traditional rice, with 8% more protein and 7% more fat. Compared to traditional rice, the hybrid rice was firmer and more brittle.
• The hybrid rice is more nutritional than traditional rice, with 8% more protein and 7% more fat. Compared to traditional rice, the hybrid rice was firmer and more brittle. • If commercialized, the rice could cost around $2.23 per kilogram. Beef costs about $15 per kilogram. "It could one day serve as food relief for famine, military ration, or even space food," a scientist said.
Attacks by North Korea Hacking Groups Totalling $3B
• U.N, launches investigation into North Korea's suspected misuse of cryptocurrency. • Hackers accused of orchestrating cyberattacks on cryptocurrency firms over the past six years.
• The stolen funds reportedly play a crucial role in financing North Korean's WMD development. • This move comes after reports in 2023 suggested North Korean hacking groups stole around $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency through 20 hacks.
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• This week the crypto market was looking quite bullish as the two biggest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, bitcoin and ether, both rose about 16.5% on the week.
Welcome to the New 'Good' Economy, Where Millions Get Left Behind
• Janet Yellen said last week that prices probably won't ever go back to pre-pandemic levels, but that American workers are fine since they are making more money on average. • Julian Zelizer: Yellen's analysis masked the lack of progress on the biggest driver of inflation, housing costs.
• Julian Zelizer: Yellen's analysis masked the lack of progress on the biggest driver of inflation, housing costs. • Zelizer says the Fed has raised interest rates 11 times since 2022 in the hopes that tighter lending would "cool" the economy. • Half of all renters in the U.S. are now cost-burdened, meaning they spend 30 percent or more of their income on housing.
• Housing is typically the single largest monthly cost for American households. • The result of inflating rent is that people have less money to spend on everything else. • The Federal Reserve's actions have been counter-productive in this regard.
Growing up near green spaces helps build good bones
Exposure to parks and green spaces contributes to healthy bone structure in growing children, a study finds. • Belgian and Dutch researchers looked at the effect of greenery on bone health, studying 327 children aged 4-6. Increased exposure to urban gardens, parks, and rural fields within 300-3,000 meters around their primary residence demonstrated significantly higher bone mineral density.
• A 25% increase in density for toddlers living within 500 meters of green space was recorded, "particularly in areas classified as high, where vegetation surpasses three meters in height." The researchers say gaps in their research need addressing: physical activity was not assessed, sedentary behavior was only estimated, and bone density was measured using ultrasound.
China's challenger to Airbus and Boeing's passenger jets, the narrow-body C919, made its first trip outside China at the Singapore Airshow on Sunday. • China has invested heavily in its attempt to break the hold of the dominant two airline makers on the global passenger market. The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) last year launched the first of four C919s flying with China Eastern Airlines.
• With Airbus and Boeing struggling to ramp up production and meet demand and Boeing working with a string of crises, the aviation industry is watching how COMAC positions itself as a viable alternative. • According to Chinese media, COMAC will invest tens of billions of yuan over the next 3-5 years to expand C919 production capacity. COMAC is applying for European Union Aviation Safety Agency validation.
Lincoln tops best US president poll; Trump at bottom
A panel of experts specializing in the US presidency rated President Biden the 14th-best president and former president Donald Trump the worst. • Voting in the 2024 Presidential Greatness Project Expert Survey, Nov. 15-Dec. 31, were past and present members of the Presidents and Executive Politics Section of the American Political Science Association, described as "the foremost organization of social science experts in presidential politics," and academics.
• The experts ranked Abraham Lincoln as America's greatest president, making up the rest of the top 10 are Franklin D Roosevelt, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, Harry Truman, Barack Obama, Dwight Eisenhower, Lyndon B Johnson and John F Kennedy. • Trump received the lowest ranking in the survey at 45, placing below James Buchanan at 44th, Andrew Johnson at 43rd, Franklin Pierce at 42nd and William Henry Harrison at 41st. • However, a noticeable partisan split emerged in the rankings for Obama and Biden, with Democrat respondents placing them at an average of 6th and 13th, while Republicans ranked them at 15th and 30th, respectively.
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KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 20): Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and the Sarawak state government are considering a joint venture (JV) for a large-scale blue ammonia plant in the state that is estimated to be worth about US$1 billion, according to sources.
A preliminary agreement to facilitate discussions and to assess the feasibility of the project will be signed before the end of this month, sources told The Edge.
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The KUTS, estimated to cost RM6bil upon full completion, will utilise a hydrogen-powered autonomous rapid transit (ART) system (a hybrid of train, bus and tram).
KUTS ART Phase 1 involves the construction and operation of two lines, namely the Samarahan and Serian Lines, which will cover a total of 53 km in southern Sarawak.
The Samarahan Line (28.5 km) will have 14 stations while the Serian Line will have 15 stations, in addition to one interchange station and depot each.
The KUTS’s passenger service is expected to be introduced in stages from 4Q25.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — RHB Research expects Sarawak to transition into an economic powerhouse as it views that catalytic infrastructure enhancement will take place in light of the higher development expenditure allocated for the state.
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Pan Borneo Highway expected to be complete by 2028 https://paultan.org/2022/05/23/pan-borneo-highway-expected-to-be-complete-by-2028/ The Pan Borneo Highway is a tale as old as time. However, more than half a century later, the end is finally in sight. According to senior works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, construction of the highway is at 82% completion, and is scheduled to be done within the next five years.
He told the Bernama that four packages, namely the Telok Melano-Sematan, Nyabau, Serian-Balai Ringin and Julau sections have already been fully completed.
“The remaining packages, hopefully, will be completed by the end of this year. It’s only we anticipate that one or two packages could be delayed due to the challenges, especially the shortage of building materials and their rising costs,”
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“Prospects are also looking good in Sarawak with positive job flows expected, especially due to its RM100 billion capital injection by 2030,” it opined.
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All these concerns will be alleviated through the road network improvement project, including the construction of the Batang Lupar Bridge, which is scheduled to be completed within three years and commence operation in 2025, thus opening a new chapter for Sarawak’s coastal areas.
Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg, said that the construction project of the Sarawak coastal road from Kuching directly to Miri, which stretches 896km, including the construction of the Batang Lupar bridge, involved a cost of about RM5 billion.
He said once completed, the Batang Lupar Bridge, costing RM848 million, would also be one of the longest bridges in Malaysia, across the river with a length of about seven km from Triso in Meludam to Sebuyau.
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Two international hotels are set to grace the town of Sematan, located approximately 107 kilometers west of here in Sarawak. These hotels will be constructed through private investments totaling RM120 million. The visionary behind this development is none other than Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The project aligns with the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy, which aims to harness private investment funds for Sarawak’s growth. Interestingly, the hotel designs are reminiscent of the iconic Palm Hotel in Dubai1. With this ambitious endeavor, Sematan aspires to become a little slice of Dubai in Sarawak! 🌴🏨
Additionally, in Kuching, Sarawak, there’s another exciting development: a 12-story, 200-room hotel forming part of a RM400 million land development project. This collaboration involves the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and UDA Holdings Bhd (UDA). The hotel will grace Jalan Datuk Merican Salleh and promises to be a significant addition to the city’s landscape2.
These ventures signify Sarawak’s commitment to progress and its determination to attract visitors from around the world.
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Winding up for his ministry at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly here on Wednesday, he said the manufacturing sector was the largest contributor, attracting RM11.37 billion worth of investment from 73 projects.
"Newly-approved manufacturing-related investments, mainly in non-metallic mineral products which secured RM6.3 billion, chemical and chemical products (RM769 million) and basic metal products (RM62 million), had proven domestic and foreign investors' continued confidence in Sarawak," he said.
Awang Tengah said existing investors were also taking advantage of the favourable business climate in the state and expanding their investment, mainly in basic metal products with RM2.3 billion, electrical and electronics products (RM1.2 billion) and chemical and chemical products (RM154 million).
At the same time, he said Sarawak has been receiving new investment proposals from both foreign and domestic investors for the production of battery components for use in electric vehicles (RM5 billion), green metal (RM2.59 billion) and medical gloves (RM1.5 billion).
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• Navalny "felt unwell" after a walk at the IK-3 penal colony in Kharp, about 1,200 miles northeast of Moscow. He lost consciousness almost immediately, the Federal Penitentiary Service of Yamalo-Nenets said.