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In Athens, a Boeing 737 noses into the gate, and its crew is suddenly confronted by Greek officials waiting to arrest one of its passengers, a beloved ex-President of the United States, John Harris. Captain Craig Dayton, believing Harris' life is in danger, stages a daring escape by backing the jet away from the gate without clearance and taking off down a vacant runway.

MI6 Agent Katrin Nissen is Winston Churchill's last hope to convince his government to let him mine the coast of Norway to prevent Hitler from reaching the iron ore reserves that will fuel the Nazi war machine. The proof Churchill needs is to be found in a beef processing plant in the coastal town of Kolding, Denmark. The strategy is simple. As the army gears up for the invasion, food supplies will move with them, and Churchill will be able to chart their path to the coast as they prepare to invade Norway.

Edna met Carl when the air base came to town. Edna worked for the local photo studio and Carl trained pilots to fly B-52 Bombers. When World War II ended, the young couple headed to Carl's hometown of Marysville. Through trial and effort, they started a flying school and an airport. Edna's story covers a time when the United States was becoming the largest aviation manufacturing country in the world. A delight for aviation history buffs, as well as for readers who enjoy strong female characters in non-traditional roles, this is the true story of one family's experiences set against the ...

Secularism is increasingly a fact of life in Western society. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that faith is harder than it has been before. Even in the past when organized religion enjoyed more widespread cultural acceptance, there were still obstacles to true belief. Today, the obstacles are different, but faith is still viable.

If you're on vacation, fly coach. If you're on business, fly first class. If you're on a mission, fly with Mickey. Tony Boccaccio is after a bag of cash that he believes is his. Max Burke thinks otherwise and has hired two couriers to take the money to California. Mickey Soto is a commercial pilot hauling freight and instructing students from a small, Florida airport. Tony hires Mickey and his airplane to go after the couriers.

The epic fantasy series continues with a child of fate afraid to face the destiny that calls to him. While a tyrant from England presses his army deep into Europe, a new Kingdom rises in France, ready to resist. Meanwhile, an ancient Magi searches for help, finding it a man on the run from his shameful past, forced to choose between what is easy and what is right. Wizardry, gallantry, adventure and heroism fill the pages of the second book in the six-part KINGDOM OF ARTHUR series…

Find a whisper of comfort and a melody that speaks directly to the heart in 'HEADWINDS: Whispers to the Heart.' This podcast serves as a gentle breeze guiding you through life's quiet storms. Offering solace and strength, it resonates with echoes of hope and a harmonious chorus, standing strong in spite of the headwinds. Join us in this journey of heart and soul, where each episode is a companion in your path, illuminating the way with warmth and wisdom

After months of maternity leave, tough-talking Espoo police detective Maria Kallio is ready to return to work. But before assuming her new post as head of the Violent Crime Unit, she vacations with her husband and daughter on the island of Rödskär. There Kallio learns that, one year earlier, her ex-boyfriend Harri had mysteriously fallen to his death from the isle's steep and treacherous cliffs.

In this episode, we discuss four headwinds putting real pressure on stocks. To read this week's Sight|Lines, click here. The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of Stifel Financial Corp. or its affiliates (collectively, Stifel). This communication is provided for information purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Asset allocation and diversification do not ensure a profit or protect against loss. © Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC...

S&U PLC chairman Anthony Coombs discusses the company's full-year performance and outlook in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. Despite facing significant headwinds, especially in the latter half of the period, Coombs noted that S&U demonstrated robust trading, underpinned by the strong demand for its motor finance and property bridging products. Aspen, its property bridging division, achieved a significant milestone, hitting the half-billion lending mark. However, profit growth at motor finance division Advantage was held back by higher interest rates and increased regulatory ...

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, May 12, and reports on GOP accountability. Plus, Melber is joined by conservatives Michael Steele, Ashley David, and Brennan Buck for an in-depth discussion on the future of the GOP following the Trump presidency and the questions facing American conservatism.

The global hardware market experienced a significant decline in 2023, mainly due to the prolonged effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. China, the largest producer and consumer of hardware products, faced a slow recovery as it struggled with supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and geopolitical tensions. On the other hand, India and Vietnam benefited from the shift in demand and production, as they offered lower costs, higher quality, and more innovation. These two countries also invested heavily in digital transformation and green technologies, which gave them a competitive edge in the ...

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ShareChat, the Indian social media startup backed by Twitter, Google, Tiger Global and Temasek, has laid off 20% of its workforce — or over 400 employees — just a month after eliminating more than 100 roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US GDP Growth The US economy grew by 5.7% in 2021, recovering from a 3.4% contraction in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The growth was driven by strong consumer spending, business investment, and exports, while government spending and imports declined. The fourth quarter of 2021 saw a 6.9% annualized increase in real GDP, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2020. The US GDP growth rate is expected to moderate to 2.4% in the second quarter of 2023 as the effects of fiscal stimulus fade and inflation pressures rise. Wind Energy Market The US wind energy market had a record year in ...