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Culturecdm-me12d ago

American Jazz Trio Performs at Durmitor

An American jazz trio from the University of California, Santa Barbara, featuring Megan Ecel, Liam Ronark, and Jonathan Nathan, performed a contemporary jazz evening under the open sky at Macan poljana in Durmitor.

Vietnamese Banker Wins US PhD Scholarship After IMF Role
WorldVnExpress2mo ago

Vietnamese Banker Wins US PhD Scholarship After IMF Role

A Vietnamese banker, who joined the International Monetary Fund as a research assistant in 2023 despite language hurdles and never studying abroad, has now secured a fully funded economics PhD scholarship at UC Santa Barbara.

US Offers Reward for Info on Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Amid Speculation on His Future
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US Offers Reward for Info on Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Amid Speculation on His Future

The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on high-ranking Iranian officials, including the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. This comes as crypto prediction markets speculate on whether Mojtaba Khamenei will be removed from his position before 2026.

Why US warships’ pit stop in Malaysia is raising eyebrows
WorldSCMP5mo ago

Why US warships’ pit stop in Malaysia is raising eyebrows

The apparent docking of two light US combat ships in Penang over the weekend has raised eyebrows among Malaysian government critics regarding the country’s position on the US-Israel war on Iran, and questions over the deployment of de-mining vessels thousands of miles from the conflict zone. The USS Tulsa and USS Santa Barbara were seen on Sunday at the North Butterworth Container Terminal, according to social media images and the Financial Times, which cited a US Fifth Fleet spokesperson...

Traveler Recounts 32-Hour Amtrak West Coast Trip
WorldBusiness Insider1mo ago

Traveler Recounts 32-Hour Amtrak West Coast Trip

A traveler shared their experience of a 32-hour Amtrak Coast Starlight trip from Santa Barbara to Seattle, highlighting the private roomette but noting the high cost for basic amenities.