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Success in large-scale mining depends not only on the durability of the machines, but also on the precision, discipline, and expertise of the professionals maintaining them. One such professional is Gustavo Figueroa, a seasoned field technician at Matco CAT, whose leadership in high-risk, high-stakes maintenance operations has positioned him as an indispensable expert in the management of Caterpillar equipment across Matco’s mining division. His work has been recognized internally and externally for its impact on safety, performance, and operational continuity in extreme environments. Over the past decade, Figueroa has accumulated a range of advanced certifications on Caterpillar machinery, including the…

Lily JamaliNorth America Technology Correspondent, San FranciscoShutterstockA Google business logo on an office building in midtown Atlanta, GeorgiaIn the modern internet era, few monopoly cases have been as closely scrutinised in Silicon Valley – and beyond – as the US government’s landmark case challenging Google’s dominance in online search.Not since US v Microsoft, filed in 1998, has Big Tech felt so threatened.But a year after ruling that Google was “a monopolist,” Judge Amit Mehta proposed a series of remedies that some – though not everyone – view as letting Google off lightly.Here’s what you need to know.Google avoids worst case…

new video loaded: China Projects Power at Parade With Putin and KimBy Jiawei Wang•September 3, 2025President Xi Jinping of China oversaw the country’s ambitious display of military power and diplomatic influence during a parade attended by the leaders of Russia and North Korea.Recent episodes in InternationalInternational video coverage from The New York Times.International video coverage from The New York Times.Show more videos from International

Margaret Atwood has released a new short story critiquing elected officials for a wide-ranging book ban in the Canadian province of Alberta. The controversial decision to remove books purportedly containing “explicit sexual content” has seen numerous works of literature swept up in the dragnet, including Atwood’s dystopian work The Handmaid’s Tale.In a social media post, Atwood wrote that since her famed work was no longer permissible in Alberta schools, she had written a “suitable” short work for teens, adding the work was necessary because the province’s minister of education thought students were “stupid babies”.The extremely brief story traces the lives…

Even a big-money outlay on an African coach does not guarantee results.Cisse, reportedly on a monthly salary of $83,000 (£62,000), had a rocky start with Libya, taking one point from an available six in Group D in March.According to Nigerian officials, Chelle’s unique selling point was his knowledge of African football.Hired on $600,000 (£448,000) a year, he started with a win over Rwanda, but was criticised by fans and media following a draw with Zimbabwe.Maximum points are required against Rwanda and South Africa this month.Elsewhere, McCarthy has earned praise for his attacking ethos with Kenya, but his initial results mean…

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Jeremy FowlerCloseJeremy Fowlersenior NFL national reporterJeremy Fowler is a senior national NFL writer for ESPN, covering the entire league including breaking news. Jeremy also contributes to SportsCenter both as a studio analyst and a sideline reporter covering for NFL games. He is an Orlando, Florida native who joined ESPN in 2014 after covering college football for CBSSports.com.Don Van Natta Jr.CloseDon Van Natta Jr.ESPN Senior WriterHost and co-executive producer of the new ESPN series, “Backstory” Member of three Pulitzer Prize-winning teams for national, explanatory and public service journalism Author of three books, including New York Times best-selling “First Off the Tee:…

I don’t remember where I was when my TikTok feed showed me a video of a woman holding her stillborn baby, but I remember how I felt. At first, it appeared like any other video of a woman holding a newborn. It was tightly wrapped in blankets while she cradled it in her arms. She was crying, but so are most of the women in these post-birth videos. It wasn’t until I read the caption that I realised what I was looking at. Her baby had been delivered at 23 weeks. I was 22 weeks pregnant. I felt doomed.My social…

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, described the new curriculum as ‘future-ready’. The Nigerian government has introduced a new curriculum for schools that mandates Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) students to pick at least one trade subject to boost practical skills. According to a document developed by the Nigerian Education Research and Development Council (NERDC), the six practical skills available are Solar Photovoltaic installation and maintenance, Fashion design and garment making, Livestock farming, Beauty and cosmetology, Computer hardware and GSM repairs, Horticulture and crop production. Speaking at the 2025 International Conference of the African Curriculum Association hosted by the NERDC…

The dialogue, which run from 1-4 September brings together health officials, development partners, civil society groups and the private sector to craft new strategies for sustainable health financing in Nigeria In order to achieve Universal Health Coverage, Nigeria must strengthen its health financing systems and build stronger links between research and policymaking. This was the central message from experts and policymakers at the ongoing National Health Financing Policy Dialogue in Abuja. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn The dialogue, which run from 1-4 September brings together health officials, development partners, civil society groups and the private…