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The initiative enables advisory firms of all sizes to recruit young people directly into professional roles or transition existing employees into paraplanning and advisory positions. Participants may work towards level 3, 4 or 6 qualifications through a fully-managed programme that handles recruitment marketing, training delivery, assessment and funding administration. This model seeks to reduce the administrative burden on participating firms while developing advisers with strong institutional knowledge and long-term commitment. By leveraging government apprenticeship funding, firms can substantially minimise recruitment and training expenditure, with costs potentially covered almost entirely in some instances. “This collaboration brings together education, industry, and innovation,” said…

The UFC are now facing widespread calls to offer a contract to Gable Steveson after his latest stunning KO.When Steveson fought in Anthony Pettis’ APFC last weekend, he knocked out his opponent, Kevin Hein, in under 30 seconds.WATCH Gable Steveson KO his opponent so fast that they were out cold on the takedown3Steveson is also a two-time NCAA Division I champion with the University of MinnesotaCredit: GETTYThe Olympic gold medallist landed a huge left hand that left Hein unconscious, before he went in for the takedown to seal a brutal win.However, so rapid was his punch that Hein was already…

Tony Dungy mentioned that the A.J. Brown drama could have led to Nick Sirianni changing his tactics on Sunday, leading to a loss.

Mesquite ISD is collecting historical items from alumni, former staff and community members for a museum-style exhibit commemorating the district’s 125th anniversary.

Overview of the FISE Framework Agreement In January 2024, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command, and Sisu Auto formalized a long-term FISE framework agreement aimed at enhancing the delivery of armored military vehicles. This strategic partnership set in motion initial orders exceeding 250 SISU GTP vehicles. As of now, progress has been notable; approximately 120 units have already been dispatched, with subsequent orders received from both nations for additional SISU GTP models. Recent Developments On November 20, 2025, the signatories of the agreement convened to revise the existing FISE framework. This update includes an…

The mind really is a battlefield. Advances in neurological medicine might seem like a boon to humanity. However, UK scientists are warning that the tech could also be used to develop “brain weapons” that can alter human consciousness, perception, or behavior. This apocalyptic “wake-up call” was floated in the book, “Preventing Weaponization of CNS-acting Chemicals: A Holistic Arms Control Analysis,” by researchers Michael Crowley and Malcolm Dando of Bradford University. “The tools to manipulate the central nervous system – to sedate, confuse or even coerce – are becoming more precise, more accessible and more attractive to states,” Crowley said. INSTARimages/Yang Research…

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, and their lead in the AFC North is gone. There is plenty of blame to go around after the 31-28 loss, with QB Mason Rudolph struggling in his first start of the season. But the Steelers’ defense continued its Jekyll-and-Hyde act. Only a week ago, the Steelers held the Cincinnati Bengals to 12 points, a team that put up 33 points on the Steelers back in Week 7. But against QB Caleb Williams and the Bears, the Steelers’ defense allowed 31 points. The constant swings left former Pro Football Focus…

Hey all, I’m back playing and reviewing this year’s amazing new Call of Duty entry. It’s our Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 review. The latest entry is available for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as well as the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It’s ready to play for PC players too through the Steam platform. Plot: The plot of this story picks up after Black Ops 2 in the year 2035. The player takes on the role of one of David Mason’s squad in the campaign. I say one of them because which of the four members…

Military technology is evolving at a breakneck pace. Weapons systems that defined military superiority for decades and even centuries are becoming obsolete within a matter of years. Think of tanks, the workhorse of the Second World War. In the ongoing Ukraine War, the most advanced tanks are struggling to hold against cheap, flimsy first-person view (FPV) drones that cost a few thousand dollars. Or, think of aircraft carriers, the massive floating military bases. For decades, they defined a country’s blue-water capabilities, enabling a military to project power anywhere on Earth. Now, even the most lethal carriers, costing upwards of tens…

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — The fitness center at the Don Umerley Civic Center will be undergoing a significant expansion that will add approximately 2,000 square feet of new workout space.The expansion follows the Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism’s relocation from the civic center at 21016 Hilliard Blvd. to 19800 Detroit Road.At a recent City Council meeting, Councilman Paul Shipp presented an ordinance authorizing the mayor and the director of public safety services to enter into a contract with SONA Construction LLC for the fitness center expansion. The project, which is not to exceed $400,000, was approved following a competitive bidding…