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Project Nexus Completes Comprehensive Blueprint for Connecting Domestic Instant Payments Systems Globally and Prepares for Live Implementation Work

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Nexus is a BIS Innovation Hub project that aims to improve cross-border payments by connecting multiple domestic instant payment systems (IPS) worldwide. It is the first BIS Innovation Hub project in the payments area to move towards live implementation. BIS will play an advisory role as Project Nexus establishes an operational schedule and opens up … Read more

CBRE announces plans to combine project management activities with Turner & Townsend

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Upon completion of the transaction, CBRE will own 70 percent of the combined project management business of Turner & Townsend/CBRE, with Turner & Townsend’s partners owning the remaining 30 percent. CBRE acquired a 60 percent ownership interest in Turner & Townsend in November 2021. Since then, Turner & Townsend’s revenue has grown at a compound … Read more

Joe Biden’s flagship hydrogen project is facing increasing opposition

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Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for free The stories that matter about money and politics in the race for the White House One of the Biden administration’s flagship projects to harness energy from hydrogen faces an uncertain future due to strong community opposition, underscoring the difficulty in rolling out a technology once hailed as … Read more

Ed Stone, who led NASA’s iconic Voyager project for fifty years, dies at the age of 88

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Humanity has lost an interstellar pioneer. Ed Stone, who was a project scientist for NASA’s groundbreaking Voyager mission from 1972 to 2022, died on Sunday (June 9) at the age of 88. “Ed Stone was a pioneer who dared mighty things in space. He was a dear friend to all who knew him, and a … Read more

Ed Stone, former JPL director and Voyager Project Scientist, dies

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Stone took the lead in tailoring the peer-review process to the faster pace of the mission’s planetary encounters: In the early afternoon, after the data was collected, teams of scientists decided what they thought would be their best results for that day they were and held firm. their conclusions for feedback to the entire science … Read more

Tata Steel’s electric arc furnace project in Limbo | OilPrice.com

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Tata Steel bosses have raised concerns about the impact the UK general election on July 4 could have on the £1.25 billion plans at the Port Talbot facility. The company said it is “concerned” following media reports on Monday, June 10, about the heavy asset closure and restructuring program. which was outlined earlier this year. … Read more

‘Stellar Dreams’ project donating 100 telescopes to 100 families (exclusive)

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An illuminating new program leaves stargazers and science teachers beaming with inspiration. That program, called Stellar Dreams, is administered by the nonprofit organization The Science Haven. 100 telescopes will be given away, with the goal of encouraging interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) among underrepresented and disadvantaged families. Founded by molecular biologist Raven … Read more

My son’s passion project was taming the squirrels in the backyard. It has led to a rift that I could not have anticipated.

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Slate Plus members get more Care and nutrition weekly. Do you have a question about children, parenting or family life? Submit it here! Best care and nutrition, I have two children: ‘Orel’, nine years old, and ‘Claire’, four years old. We have a garden, a few trees in that garden, and a few squirrels that … Read more

Holidaymakers at Manchester Airport warned of delays due to a huge project

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A warning has been issued to holidaymakers and staff driving to Manchester Airport ahead of major redevelopment work along parts of the M56 motorway. All work to revitalize one of the busiest parts of the M56 – around Manchester Airport – will be carried out overnight and the project will start next month. The National … Read more

HS2: Mark Wild appointed new CEO of the UK high-speed rail project

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Mark Wild OBE has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd to lead the completion of the high-speed line and help deliver its transformative benefits. As one of the most respected figures in the infrastructure sector, Mark brings nearly four decades of experience to the role. This includes an excellent track record … Read more