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Filipino Times
28-06-2025
- Filipino Times
Filipino traveler robbed during flight to Istanbul
A Filipino business traveler was robbed mid-air during a flight from Bahrain to Istanbul, revealing a disturbing new tactic by international in-flight theft syndicates that target passengers while they sleep. In a personal account published on , Enrique M. Soriano recounted that during a past-midnight flight in business class, a flight attendant discreetly advised him to check his hand-carry bag after noticing suspicious activity. Upon inspection, he found his travel pouch had been unzipped and emptied, with only a single $1 bill left behind. Two passengers had reportedly seen the man seated behind Soriano open the overhead bin while Soriano was asleep. To avoid tipping off the suspect, the crew waited until landing before informing airport police, who immediately began questioning the man—identified as a Chinese national seated in 3D. Despite witness statements, the suspect denied any involvement, claiming there was no CCTV on board and that no official complaint was filed by the witnesses. Flight attendants later found wads of U.S. dollars and other currencies hidden in multiple overhead bins across the cabin, believed to have been scattered by the suspect and possible accomplices. The crew found U.S., Singapore, Thai, and Vietnamese money that Soriano said were his, but they also found Georgian and Azerbaijani bills, which he didn't have, suggesting other passengers were also robbed. Though not all of Soriano's money was recovered, he filed a formal complaint in Istanbul. Authorities flagged the suspect for deportation, and Soriano urged all travelers to avoid placing valuables in overhead bins and to stay alert during flights. Police said this incident follows a known method used by syndicates: stealing from unattended bags on long night flights, then hiding the cash in other bins to avoid being caught with it. Authorities also believe these syndicates are part of a growing network operating across countries, often using rented homes to plan heists and targeting both business and economy-class travelers alike. Though not all the stolen money was recovered, Soriano filed a police report and the suspect was flagged for deportation. He urged travelers to avoid placing valuables in overhead compartments and to stay alert, especially on long-haul flights with dimmed cabin lights.
Scientific American
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Scientific American
Trump Administration Ousts National Science Foundation from Headquarters Building
CLIMATEWIRE | The Department of Housing and Urban Development is expected to announce Wednesday that it's moving into the headquarters of the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia, according to the union representing NSF employees. But as of Tuesday evening, staff at the science foundation hadn't been informed by management about their building's incoming occupants, leaving them feeling blindsided and unsure about where they're expected to work. One NSF employee said that they had 'literally zero idea' the move was coming until reports began circulating among staffers Tuesday evening. That person was granted anonymity because they fear retaliation. On supporting science journalism If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today. Jesus Soriano, president of the union that represents NSF employees, said he was expecting a press conference Wednesday morning in the NSF lobby including HUD Secretary Scott Turner and Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Soriano said he was informed about the plans by NSF employees. Soriano sent an alert to union members Tuesday evening informing them that NSF's management 'learned this afternoon [from HUD]' that the Wednesday news conference would include an announcement that 'HUD will take over the NSF building' and that the science agency was not involved in the decision. The union, Soriano wrote, 'understands that there is no planning except that the HUD secretary may take over the 18th and 19th floors' and start planning the HUD move over the next two years. 'There is no planning for NSF, no identified future location, appropriation for a new building or a move,' he wrote. HUD and the General Services Administration announced in April that HUD wanted to move out of its current location in the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building near L'Enfant Plaza in Washington. That building, which opened in 1968, faces over $500 million in deferred maintenance and modernization needs, GSA said. The building would be at half of its capacity with every HUD staffer at headquarters, according to GSA. An NSF spokesperson directed a request for comment to GSA. GSA, the White House and a Youngkin spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment. It's unclear what happens to the staff at NSF, where more than 1,833 employees work in the building, according to the employee union. The science agency moved into the Alexandria office from Virginia's Ballston area in 2017. 'Is the government more interested in the technological and scientific leadership of this country or on using taxpayer dollars to offer luxury accommodations to government officials?' Soriano said. The union said in a press release Tuesday that it was told that plans for NSF headquarters include a dedicated executive suite for the HUD secretary on the 19th floor, the construction of an executive dining room, reserved parking spaces for the secretary's cars, exclusive use of an elevator for the secretary and a space dedicated to hosting the secretary's executive assistants on the 18th floor.
Rhyl Journal
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
We have our roots and we are proud of them – Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano
City, now part of an international network of 12 clubs, are hoping to further broaden their reach with a strong run at the ongoing Club World Cup in the United States. Yet while City have been transformed radically since being taken over by Sheikh Mansour in 2008, Soriano maintains their ambitions will not come at the cost of tradition. Soriano told DAZN: 'We have our roots and we are proud of them. 'But you can be local and relevant and faithful to the history of the club, and the fans that support you, but you can also be global and show what we do – which we believe is beautiful football – to the world. 'It's a combination that works very well and we are proud.' City began their challenge in the US with a 2-0 win over Moroccan side Wydad AC in front of a crowd of 37,446 in Philadelphia on Wednesday. The tournament has faced plenty of criticism for a variety of reasons, including its positioning in the calendar and consequent player welfare concerns, ticket prices, poor attendances, kick-off times and venue choices. Yet Soriano has no doubt of the merits of the revamped competition, which has been expanded from the seven-team event won by City in 2023 to a month-long affair featuring 32 clubs. The Spaniard said: 'We are very excited by it. I think it's something that was very much needed. Soccer is a global sport and we have to make it global. 'You have to have teams like Manchester City playing teams from Morocco, Korea or wherever. That's part of the globalisation of the number one sport in the world. 'I think it's a great initiative and we are very happy to be here.' City have set their sights on victory having refreshed the squad following an underwhelming 2024-25 season. They signed four new players last week in Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Marcus Bettinelli, having also brought in Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis in January. Soriano said: 'The ambition for City in any competition is to win it. That's the status of the club. 'Obviously it's not possible to win always, so we want to go as far as we can. 'The squad needs to be renewed. It's something that happens naturally. 'We are very happy, I'm happy, with the work that we did. 'Last summer we only bought one new player but this year between the winter and the summer it will be eight new ones. 'It's part of the annual cycle, the renewal of the squad. We accelerated some of it and now we are very happy with the squad we have.'
Leader Live
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
We have our roots and we are proud of them – Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano
City, now part of an international network of 12 clubs, are hoping to further broaden their reach with a strong run at the ongoing Club World Cup in the United States. Yet while City have been transformed radically since being taken over by Sheikh Mansour in 2008, Soriano maintains their ambitions will not come at the cost of tradition. Soriano told DAZN: 'We have our roots and we are proud of them. 'But you can be local and relevant and faithful to the history of the club, and the fans that support you, but you can also be global and show what we do – which we believe is beautiful football – to the world. 'It's a combination that works very well and we are proud.' City began their challenge in the US with a 2-0 win over Moroccan side Wydad AC in front of a crowd of 37,446 in Philadelphia on Wednesday. The tournament has faced plenty of criticism for a variety of reasons, including its positioning in the calendar and consequent player welfare concerns, ticket prices, poor attendances, kick-off times and venue choices. Yet Soriano has no doubt of the merits of the revamped competition, which has been expanded from the seven-team event won by City in 2023 to a month-long affair featuring 32 clubs. The Spaniard said: 'We are very excited by it. I think it's something that was very much needed. Soccer is a global sport and we have to make it global. 'You have to have teams like Manchester City playing teams from Morocco, Korea or wherever. That's part of the globalisation of the number one sport in the world. 'I think it's a great initiative and we are very happy to be here.' City have set their sights on victory having refreshed the squad following an underwhelming 2024-25 season. They signed four new players last week in Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Marcus Bettinelli, having also brought in Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis in January. Soriano said: 'The ambition for City in any competition is to win it. That's the status of the club. 'Obviously it's not possible to win always, so we want to go as far as we can. 'The squad needs to be renewed. It's something that happens naturally. 'We are very happy, I'm happy, with the work that we did. 'Last summer we only bought one new player but this year between the winter and the summer it will be eight new ones. 'It's part of the annual cycle, the renewal of the squad. We accelerated some of it and now we are very happy with the squad we have.'
North Wales Chronicle
19-06-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
We have our roots and we are proud of them – Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano
City, now part of an international network of 12 clubs, are hoping to further broaden their reach with a strong run at the ongoing Club World Cup in the United States. Yet while City have been transformed radically since being taken over by Sheikh Mansour in 2008, Soriano maintains their ambitions will not come at the cost of tradition. Soriano told DAZN: 'We have our roots and we are proud of them. 'But you can be local and relevant and faithful to the history of the club, and the fans that support you, but you can also be global and show what we do – which we believe is beautiful football – to the world. 'It's a combination that works very well and we are proud.' City began their challenge in the US with a 2-0 win over Moroccan side Wydad AC in front of a crowd of 37,446 in Philadelphia on Wednesday. The tournament has faced plenty of criticism for a variety of reasons, including its positioning in the calendar and consequent player welfare concerns, ticket prices, poor attendances, kick-off times and venue choices. Yet Soriano has no doubt of the merits of the revamped competition, which has been expanded from the seven-team event won by City in 2023 to a month-long affair featuring 32 clubs. The Spaniard said: 'We are very excited by it. I think it's something that was very much needed. Soccer is a global sport and we have to make it global. 'You have to have teams like Manchester City playing teams from Morocco, Korea or wherever. That's part of the globalisation of the number one sport in the world. 'I think it's a great initiative and we are very happy to be here.' City have set their sights on victory having refreshed the squad following an underwhelming 2024-25 season. They signed four new players last week in Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Marcus Bettinelli, having also brought in Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis in January. Soriano said: 'The ambition for City in any competition is to win it. That's the status of the club. 'Obviously it's not possible to win always, so we want to go as far as we can. 'The squad needs to be renewed. It's something that happens naturally. 'We are very happy, I'm happy, with the work that we did. 'Last summer we only bought one new player but this year between the winter and the summer it will be eight new ones. 'It's part of the annual cycle, the renewal of the squad. We accelerated some of it and now we are very happy with the squad we have.'
