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Nikkei Asia
07-07-2025
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Japan, UK firms seek to build 'world's first' floating data center
The floating data center will run on electricity from a dedicated power generating ship. (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) TOMONORI WASHIDA TOKYO -- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has agreed with a U.K. company to develop a floating data center with a goal of starting operations in 2027, the Japanese shipping group said on Monday. It would be the world's first offshore data center to be powered by a powership, according to the company.
Chicago Tribune
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Community news: Authors share excerpts in Oak Park, National Merit Scholars named, more
Cheney Mansion in Oak Park recently hosted a reading by three local authors, Maria Giuseppa, J. Shep and Geralyn Hesslau Magrady, who shared excerpts from their latest work in the solarium. Shep, a River Forest resident, read from his award-winning novel 'After Me,' published in 2024, set in River Forest and Normandy, France. He also wrote 'The December Issue.' Magrady, of Oak Park, who wrote the award-winning 'Lines,' published in 2015, shared an excerpt from her new novella set in Chicago Little Italy, 'When the Walls Talk,' which came out in 2024. Selections from the award-winning novella 'R&R: A Feast of Words,' published in 2024, were read by Giuseppa, an Italian native who now lives in River Forest. The free event finished with photo opportunities and a book singing for guests, as well as refreshments. Their books are available at B&N, and Amazon. The National Merit Scholarship Corp. has named the winners of scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities, and local students earned the honor as well as awards between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study. Area students include Raveen Doshi, of Hinsdale, Hinsdale Central H.S., University of Southern California; Abigail Mertz, of Elmhurst, York Community H.S. Purdue University; Abhiram Batchu, St. Ignatius College Preparatory School in Chicago, Vanderbilt University; Toral Cheng Bhatt, of Oak Brook, Hinsdale Central H.S., Washington and Lee University; Hunter Frommelt, of Western Springs, Lyons Township H.S., Purdue University; Ryan McKenzie, of Western Springs, Timothy Christian H.S. in Elmhurst, University of Alabama; and Dilan Patel, of Willowbrook, Hinsdale South H.S., University of Alabama. Margaret Battersby Black, a managing partner at Levin & Perconti, has been installed as third vice president of Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, which means she will become its president in 2028. The Elmhurst resident is the fourth female president in the organization's history. Battersby Black, who has been involved with the association for many years, was a founding member and inaugural chairman of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Women's Caucus. She was presented with the Carole K. Bellows Women of Influence award in 2023, which honors people 'who are advocates for action addressing women's issues and promote involvement by women in the legal community at all levels,' per a news release. She also is active in the American Constitution Society, American Association for Justice, Illinois State Bar Association and the Women's Bar Association of Illinois. She has a degree from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, worked as a financial analyst at JP Morgan Chase in Chicago, and earned a law degree from Chicago-Kent Law School. She was named a partner at Levin & Perconti in 2014, having joined the firm in 2006. 'I am honored to have an important leadership role with the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association,' she shared in the release. 'We are committed to giving a voice to those who need it most, those injured or even killed because of the wrongdoing of others.' The Community Park District of LaGrange Park presents Music Under the Stars from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays this summer at Memorial Park, Remaining performances are as follows: The Holly Ringwalds, a 1980's cover band, on July 9; The El Rando Band, a cover band, on July 16; Tropixplosian, which plays Caribbean music, on July 23; and The Wild Daisies, a country music band, July 30. Details are found at The Four C Notes will perform at 7 p.m. July 8 at the North Park baseball fields, 10040 Addison Ave., Franklin Park. The group performs the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons – the Midwest's only tribute band to the iconic group. Other free concerts, all at the same time and place, include the 17-piece horn band Chicago Tribute Anthology on July 15, a high-energy performance of the band Chicago; and You Know Who on July 22, performing decades of rock and pop favorites from the 1970s through the 2000s. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Information is available at 847-455-2852. An expert on native plants will speak at the Darien Garden Club meeting, set for 6:30 p.m. July 7 at St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 S. Cass Ave., Darien. Heather Prince, a trained horticulturalist, will offer a 'curated list' of native plants for the garden, including varieties that won't expand too far in small spaces. Attendees will learn how to add native plants to draw birds and pollinators, as well as providing color. The meeting, which starts at 6:30 p.m. with socializing, followed by the program at 7 p.m. and general meeting at 8 p.m. The session will be in hybrid format, and the organizer will email the Zoom link to those attending online. Guests may attend two meetings for free and need not be from Darien. The club, founded in 2001, has more than 100 active members. More information is at
Business Times
23-06-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Japanese ships transiting Strait of Hormuz to minimise time in Gulf
[TOKYO] Japan's Nippon Yusen and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines said on Monday they have instructed their vessels to minimise the time spent in the Gulf as they continue to transit the Strait of Hormuz following the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The shipping companies said they are closely monitoring the situation and sharing updates with ships operating in the region. 'We are instructing our vessels to shorten their time in the Persian Gulf whenever possible, depending on their schedules,' a Nippon Yusen spokesperson said. 'We will make decisions on each vessel's passage through the Strait of Hormuz on a flexible basis,' he added. MOL's safety operation supporting centre in Tokyo has stepped up 24-hour surveillance, a company spokesperson said. 'We are advising vessels operating in the area to exercise maximum caution and providing them with latest information,' he said, adding that their vessels have also been instructed to minimise the time in the Gulf. President Donald Trump said the US had 'obliterated' Iran's main nuclear sites in strikes over the weekend, joining an Israeli assault in an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East as Tehran vowed to defend itself. Iran's Supreme National Security Council must make the final decision on whether to close the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Press TV said on Sunday, after parliament was reported to have backed the measure. Iran has long used the threat of closing the Strait, through which around 20 per cent of global oil and gas demand flows, as a way to ward off Western pressure which is now at its peak following the US strikes. REUTERS
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Dubai RTA offers free parking and extended metro, bus services for Eid Al Adha 2025
Image: X/RTA Dubai As Dubai prepares for Eid Al Adha 2025, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced adjusted schedules and free parking to accommodate residents and visitors during the holiday. The changes apply from Wednesday, June 4, to Sunday, June 8, 2025, with some services resuming normal operations on Monday, June 9. Free parking across Dubai Public parking in Dubai will be free of charge from June 5 to June 8, the RTA confirmed on Monday, aligning with the Eid Al Adha celebrations. However, multi-level parking terminals will continue to be paid services during the holiday. Public transport timings Dubai Metro The Dubai Metro will operate on extended hours during the holiday period. From Wednesday, June 4 to Saturday, June 7, all stations on both the Red and Green Lines will run from 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM (next day). Dubai Tram Dubai Tram services will operate from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM (next day) across the same dates — June 4 to June 7. Dubai Bus While regular schedules will continue, RTA advised residents to check the S'hail app for the latest timings. Key changes to intercity bus routes include: Route E100 (Al Ghubaiba Bus Station to Abu Dhabi) will not operate from June 4 to June 8. Commuters are advised to use Route E101 from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Abu Dhabi instead. Route E102 will operate directly from Al Jafiliya Bus Station to Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, bypassing both Ibn Battuta and Musaffah. Customer Happiness Centres and testing services All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed throughout the Eid holiday. However, the Smart Customer Happiness Centres at the following locations will remain open 24/7: Umm Ramool Deira Al Barsha RTA Head Office Service Provider and Technical Testing Centres All service provider centres will be closed from June 5 to June 7. On Sunday, June 8, only technical testing services will resume at the following centres: Tasjeel Al-Tawar AutoPro Al-Mankhool Tasjeel Al-Awir Al Yalayis Shamil Muhaisnah Full services, including transaction processing and vehicle testing, will resume across all centres on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hina Khan marries Rocky Jaiswal in an intimate ceremony amid cancer battle; see dreamy pics
In a moment that beautifully blends resilience with romance, television icon Hina Khan tied the knot with her longtime partner Rocky Jaiswal. The wedding comes at a time when Hina is courageously battling stage 3 breast cancer, making the occasion not just about love—but about strength, hope, and unwavering companionship. Sharing their joyous news on social media, the couple wrote: 'From two different worlds, we built a universe of love. Our differences faded, our hearts aligned… We are our home, our light, our hope... Today, our union is forever sealed in love and law.' They ended the message seeking blessings from fans and well-wishers as 'Wife and Husband.' Dressed in a stunning opal green handloom saree, Hina's bridal look spoke volumes through its quiet elegance and deeply personal touches. The drape was adorned with traditional gold and silver threadwork and framed by a blush pink zardozi-embroidered border. Adding a heartfelt touch, her saree bore her and Rocky's names delicately embroidered into the fabric—blending tradition with a personal love story. Congratulations messages have been pouring in. A sheer pink veil with scalloped detailing, along with vintage heirloom jewellery from Manish Malhotra, completed Hina's dreamy ensemble, giving her the aura of a bride full of grace and grit. Rocky, on the other hand, opted for a minimalist yet refined ecru kurta—perfectly capturing the essence of an understated groom. Their union is a radiant reminder that love can shine even in life's darkest moments. For Hina, this wedding is not just about becoming a wife—it's about choosing joy, embracing the now, and writing her own story on her own terms. The couple, who appeared on Celebrity Masterchef, had announced in the show that they are going to get married and on June 4, the couple tied the knot. Wishes and blessings are pouring in for the couple as they embark on this heartfelt new journey together. Hina Khan rose to fame as Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and later broke stereotypes with bold roles in Bigg Boss, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, and acclaimed films like Lines. From television sweetheart to fearless performer, she's become one of the most versatile faces in Indian entertainment.
