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NEW YORK (AP) — Army veteran Samuel Port couldn’t believe what he was reading in his latest weekly newsletter emailed from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.It blamed Senate Democrats for the federal shutdown, saying they were blocking a stopgap bill to fund the government “due to unrelated policy demands.” It then listed various disruptions to veterans’ resources.In Port’s view, the finger-pointing was inappropriate from a federal agency and lacked the context that Republicans, too, could have taken steps to keep the government funded. He said it wore away any trust he had left in the VA to offer services…

A historic medical and technological feat for MoH, Jaber Hospital; powered by Zain and KFAS KUWAIT: In a joint press statement, the Ministry of Health (MOH), Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, Zain Kuwait-the country’s leading telecom operator and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) announced that Kuwait has been awarded a new Guinness World Records title for the longest distance between a patient and a surgeon. The recognition by Guinness was achieved through a recent remote robotic surgery performed by the surgical team at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital on a patient in Brazil, across a record distance that exceeded 12,000…

DENVER (AP) — When the government shut down in 2018, a Mississippi nonprofit interceded to fund a bare-bones crew to keep one of the state’s most-visited cultural attractions operating. Now, the group is committed to doing that for Vicksburg National Military Park once again.The hilly Civil War battlefield where soldiers fought for control of the Mississippi River in 1863, run by the National Park Service, reopened Thursday thanks to a commitment from the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign to pay $2,000 a day to keep it open during the current shutdown.“For us it is primarily and first…

Two Amazon Prime Air MK30 drones collided with a crane on Oct. 2, 2025 in Tolleson, Arizona.Courtesy: 12NewsAmazon is facing federal probes after two of its Prime Air delivery drones collided with a crane in Arizona, prompting the company to temporarily pause drone service in the area.The incident occurred on Wednesday around 1 p.m. EST in Tolleson, Arizona, a city west of Phoenix. Two MK30 drones crashed into the boom of a stationary construction crane that was in a commercial area just a few miles away from an Amazon warehouse.One person was evaluated on the scene for possible smoke inhalation,…

KUWAIT: Kuwait-based Cari is announcing the launch of a new and groundbreaking Next-Gen AI Concierge, “Hala,” the first of its kind worldwide. Cari CEO Abdullah Al-Mutawa, credited with pioneering order tracking in Kuwait’s delivery applications, is once again taking a leading role with the launch of a new service designed to reshape the sector.Hala is not merely an additional feature; it represents a major shift in the concept of smart living. “Hala will redefine how people manage their daily lives, making every detail more seamless, personalized and intelligent. We are not following global innovation; we are creating it here in…

TOKYO: A Kuwaiti doctoral student has put his country on the international science stage, presenting research on nuclear fusion materials at a major global conference in Japan. Abdulmohssen Abaalkhail, a Kuwaiti PhD student at the University of Miami, was invited to speak at the six-day International Conference on Fusion Reactor Materials (ICFRM-22), which opened Sept 28 in Shizuoka City, east of Tokyo. He was the only Kuwaiti — and among the few Middle Eastern participants — selected to showcase his doctoral work in mechanical and aerospace engineering.His presentation, titled “A Microstructure-based Viscoplastic Model of First Wall & Blanket Fusion Materials,”…

LONDON: Kuwait showcased its pioneering sustainable wool factory ‘Soof’ at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) global conference, highlighting how traditional weaving can be reimagined for a greener future.At the second Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation held in Rome this week, Sheikha Bibi Duaij Al-Sabah — head of Kuwait’s Al Sadu Society and founder of the Soof wool factory — shared how the country is transforming sheep wool into yarn and textiles using circular production methods.The initiative focuses on processing wool from local Naeimi sheep and other breeds, with the factory powered by solar energy, recycling water and…

Opening of revamped beach attended by Municipal Minister, Governor of Al-Assima, NBK executives KUWAIT: Following the completion of construction, Shuwaikh Beach Development and Beautification Project was inaugurated Wednesday, and is now ready to welcome visitors with its new and modernized look. Generously funded by National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), this project represents a unique and valuable addition to Kuwait’s touristic infrastructure. It underscores NBK’s leadership in social responsibility and community service, while supporting national initiatives that advance sustainable development and elevate Kuwait’s position as a recreational destination in the region.The inauguration ceremony was attended by Abdullatif Al-Meshari, Minister of State…

Signage outside the Intel headquarters in San Jose, California, US, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesShares of U.S. chipmaker Intel climbed 3% Thursday, putting the monthly gain over 50%.The surge pushed the stock past $37, hiking the value of the U.S. government’s 10% stake in Intel to roughly $16 billion.The Trump administration negotiated an $8.9 billion investment in Intel common stock in August, purchasing 433.3 million shares at $20.47 per share.Press secretary Karoline Leavitt celebrated the surge with a post on X from the Association of Mature American Citizens, a conservative organization.The equity stake is…

Jeff CarlisleOct 2, 2025, 01:34 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.The U.S. men’s national team roster for the October international window has a much more familiar feel to it than any squad since last March’s Concacaf Nations League team. As such, it looks like Mauricio Pochettino’s FIFA World Cup plans are coming into focus.Granted, part of the challenge that Pochettino has faced since taking over last year is due to circumstances beyond his control. He couldn’t completely dictate player availability during last summer’s Club World Cup, when the club commitments of Weston McKennie,…