Soldier students: Job training gives hope to Myanmar’s military defectors | Conflict

Myanmar-Thailand border – At a secret gathering above a cafe in a town on the Myanmar-Thailand border, Ko Aye examined the inside of an Android phone alongside 10 fellow defectors from Myanmar’s military and police forces. The trainer, an ex-captain in the Myanmar army, guided the group through the process of repairing a mobile phone, … Read more

Trump nominates Scott Bessent as treasury secretary; Russ Vought for budget office

President-elect Donald Trump nominates Key Square founder Scott Bessent as his pick for Treasury Department secretary. President-elect Trump nominated Scott Bessent to serve as Treasury Department secretary once he returns to the White House in January. In a statement on Friday, Trump highlighted Bessent’s expertise. “I am most pleased to nominate Scott Bessent to serve as … Read more

Protecting Your Online Privacy Has Never Been So Affordable With This Amazing Black Friday Deal

Very few cheap providers are even remotely good. Well, Private Internet Access begs to differ and bends the “rules” with its fresh 2-year deal. Those who react now can snatch PIA VPN at $2.19/mo with an 82% discount and 2 free months. Don’t think Private Internet Access will wait forever. The deal is time-limited and … Read more

“Not the ideal place” – Worrying prediction made for Amorim’s first Man Utd game vs Ipswich

Ruben Amorim looks on during a Sporting CP match. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images) Chris Sutton has made his prediction for Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge of Manchester United. The Red Devils travel to Portman Road to face Ipswich Town on Sunday as the Amorim era begins; the Portuguese coach taking over from Erik … Read more

Trump picks Dr. Marty Makary as Food and Drug Administration commissioner

President-elect Trump on Friday announced he is nominating Johns Hopkins School of Medicine professor Dr. Marty Makary for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner.  “I am very pleased to nominate Marty Makary MD, MPH, FACS, for FDA Commissioner,” Trump said in a statement. “FDA has lost the trust of Americans, and has lost sight of its … Read more

who’s been picked, who’s in the running? By Reuters

By Gram Slattery (Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump has made a flurry of picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking administration positions following his election victory. Here are the announced choices and top contenders for some of the key posts overseeing defense, intelligence, health, diplomacy, trade, the justice department, immigration and economic policymaking. SCOTT BESSENT, treasury … Read more

How This Australian Actress Made Her Millions

Who is Natasha Bassett? Hey there! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself wondering about the lives of celebrities. One name that might have popped up on your radar is Natasha Bassett. This Australian actress has been making waves in Hollywood, and it’s no surprise that people are curious about her net worth. … Read more