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When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of generals and admirals from around the world to Quantico, Virginia, last September, he delivered a blunt message: Things were changing fast in the newly renamed Department of War.“No more division, distraction, or gender delusions,” he said. “We are done with that shit.”What mattered going forward, Hegseth said, were standards.“I don’t want my son serving alongside troops who are out of shape or in combat [units] with females who can’t meet the same combat arms physical standards as men,” he said.The same day, Hegseth signed a directive requiring sex-neutral fitness standards for all…

Hiring the right person is one of the most important decisions a small or medium-sized business can make. For Canadian SMBs, the consequences of a poor hiring decision can be particularly significant. A single bad hire can affect productivity, workplace safety, customer relationships, company finances, and the reputation a business has worked hard to build. A thoughtful background screening process can help employers make more informed hiring decisions before bringing someone onto the team. When used appropriately, background checks give employers additional information to consider alongside interviews, references, qualifications, and experience. The key is creating a screening process that is…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has trained over 100 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Lagos State on digital citizenship, cybersecurity, data protection and assistive technologies, as part of its drive to ensure that disability does not exclude Nigerians from opportunities in the digital economy. The participants received the training during a two-day Digital Citizenship Training for Persons with Disabilities held on September 9 and 10, 2026, in Lagos, under the theme, “Empowering Persons with Disabilities Through Digital Citizenship for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” The programme exposed participants to digital foundations, internet and digital communication, cybersecurity basics, data protection, assistive technologies…

A deer can appear in the road before a driver has time to brake. For a high-speed train, the stakes are even higher: imagine an elephant stepping onto the tracks with only seconds to spare.According to Sri Lanka’s Department of Wildlife Conservation, two wild elephants have been killed in train collisions so far this year, while 21 deaths were recorded across 2025. That is why rail engineers are turning to new safety technology aimed at detecting wildlife before it becomes an obstacle — and giving trains the warning they need to avoid a strike.According to Ranjan Marasinghe, the general director at…

If you care about the future of tech and human collaboration, software delivery is one of the most interesting places to look. Teams aren’t just writing code faster anymore. They’re rethinking who handles what, which tasks need human judgment, and where automation can quietly remove friction. Autonomous SDLC sits right in that shift, changing how you plan, test, deploy, and maintain software without turning the process into a black box. What autonomous SDLC actually means Autonomous SDLC refers to a software development life cycle where automation handles a much bigger share of repetitive, rules-based, and operational work. You’re still involved,…

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept.19: Car Nicobar’s BJR Hospital held an awareness programme bringing suicide prevention, mental health, tobacco control and access to healthcare into focus, with community representatives, health workers and the public participating in discussions on key public-health concerns. The programme, organised at the hospital’s Conference Hall, also covered patient safety and other healthcare-related issues. The initiative brought together Headmen and Lady Representatives from various villages, members of the public, ASHAs, Anganwadi Workers and healthcare staff. Medical Superintendent Dr. Grace addressed the gathering on suicide prevention, mental health and tobacco control, while stressing the importance of community participation in…

While performing as the opening act for Sheeran at a concert in early September in New Jersey, Macklemore said: “A big part of the reason why I wanted to do this tour in the first place is so that I could stand up in stadiums like this and say two words that are very, very dear to my heart: Free Palestine.”The Thrift Shop rapper then performed a song dedicated to pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University. The lyrics are critical of Israel’s military actions in Gaza following the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel. The following night, Macklemore referred to…

Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee has honoured the memories and contributions of late veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Mr. Dotun Oladipo, and late health worker Mrs. Celestina Nkwute Igwe, during the Awba-Ofemili Health Awareness Campaign 2026.Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee has honoured the memories and contributions of late veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Mr. Dotun Oladipo, and late health worker Mrs. Celestina Nkwute Igwe, during the Awba-Ofemili Health Awareness Campaign 2026.The campaign, themed “Beyond Elu-Ulee (Buruli Ulcer): Building a Healthier Awba-Ofemili,” was held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Civic Centre,…

Toronto’s new neighborhood, Ookwemin Minising, is turning traditional urban design on its head.With a goal to make space for more housing without sacrificing green space, planners of the new neighborhood are substituting streets with parks and plazas. “The street is almost like a public courtyard,” Rasmus Astrup, design principal and senior partner at SLA, the Denmark-based firm that was part of the design team for the new neighborhood, told Fast Company, “like a linear park.”A half-mile pedestrian route called Centre Commons will act as a car-free main street, home to 400 trees, which the development touts as “Canada’s longest and most…

If you care about the future of tech and human collaboration, software delivery is one of the most interesting places to look. Teams aren’t just writing code faster anymore. They’re rethinking who handles what, which tasks need human judgment, and where automation can quietly remove friction. Autonomous SDLC sits right in that shift, changing how you plan, test, deploy, and maintain software without turning the process into a black box. What autonomous SDLC actually means Autonomous SDLC refers to a software development life cycle where automation handles a much bigger share of repetitive, rules-based, and operational work. You’re still involved,…