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_podcast-inquest-hears-fatal-crash-on-a20-near-farningham-which-killed-two-friends-from-tonbridge-was-39unavoidable39.jpg "<p>An inquest has been held into the deaths of two young men following a crash</a> on the A20 near Farningham.</p><p>Jake Green and Alfie Green were friends who worked together.</p><p>Police have charged a 12-year-old boy with attempted murder following a stabbing in Sittingbourne.</p><p>A 15 year-old girl was taken to a London hospital</a> after she was injured on Adelaide Drive on Friday. Reporter Joe Crossley has been to the scene.</p><p>A coroner's found the death of a Sittingbourne mum could have been prevented if her cancer diagnosis hadn't been delayed .</p><p>44-year-old Kerri Mothersole died in 2022 and an investigation found reports from a Kent ultrasound clinic weren't passed on</a> to doctors. Her son Jordan has spoken out.</p><p>The boss of a cancer charity in Herne Bay says he's having to close his shop because of shoplifting and a drop in donations</a>.</p><p>Graeme Sergeant runs the Chemotherapy Cancer Project which supports patients going through treatment.</p><p>The Dartford council leader is calling on transport bosses to 'get on' with building the new Lower Thames Crossing.</p><p>The tunnel would link Gravesham and Essex</a>, reducing congestion elsewhere, but estimates say it won't open until 2030.</p><p>More than 30 shopping trolleys have been pulled from the river Medway during a clean-up operation.</p><p>Water levels in Tonbridge have been lowered for five weeks</a> as part of yearly repairs and maintenance.</p><p>A 12-year-oldboy from Ashford is preparing for the trip of a lifetime - all thanks to his passion for Pokémon.</p><p>Harrison Holden-Smith is so good at the card game he's currently ranked 12th in the UK</a> - and 37th in Europe. Later this year, he'll be travelling to Hawaii for the World Championships.</p><p>And in sport, and it was a fantastic three points on the road for Gillingham</a> at the weekend.</p><p>They came from behind twice to beat Morecambe 3-2 on Saturday.</p>")
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_6-best-39mission-impossible39-action-sequences-ranked-by-greatness.jpg "The first full trailer for Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation, released earlier today, suggests that the fifth instalment to the evergreen franchise is going to build upon the exhilarating action and frenetic energy of its most recent predecessors. Yes, Tom Cruise is beginning to look his age, but his consistently wise director choices (which has previously led to the hiring of J.J. Abrams and Brad Bird to oversee Mission: Impossibles 3 and 4, respectively) means that the series has continued to grow in an intriguing fashion. But not only has the ensemble been perfectly rounded out with the additions of Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg, but bolder and more death-defying stunts continue to be the cornerstone of the franchise’s popularity.<br/><br/>Each new films array of increasingly audacious action scenes means that the bar continues to be raised for each additional instalment, though. And looking back at Mission: Impossible’s impressive collection of action scenes from its past proves that Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation will have to go a long way to topple them. But which sequences are really the best of the best?")
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_madgaon-express-review-heres-what-critics-have-to-say-about-kunal-kemmus-directorial-debut.jpg "Actor Kunal Kemmu made his directorial debut with the film Madgaon Express. Bankrolled by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under the banner of Excel Entertainment, the film stars Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, Avinash Tiwary, Nora Fatehi, Upendra Limaye and Chhaya Kadam. Madgaon Express narrates the story of three friends who dream about vacationing in Goa someday but their dream turns into a nightmare when they actually land at the tourist destination. The film is garnering mixed reactions both from fans and critics.")
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_bmw-security-vehicle-trainings-driving-safely-in-dangerous-situations.jpg "BMW has been setting standards in the development and production of special protection vehicles that combine the driving experience typical of the brand with the highest safety standards for more than four decades. Professional drivers need special knowledge and skills in order to be able to exploit the full potential of these armoured vehicles, which are equipped with special safety-relevant functions, in everyday use. These are taught in the BMW Security Vehicle Training courses. <br/><br/>The training programmes are designed for professional drivers who want to improve their skills in handling special-protection vehicles in order to be optimally prepared for extreme situations. As one of Europe's most renowned test and inspection centres for vehicle safety, the training centre in Groß Dölln near Berlin provides the ideal setting. The former military airfield, where the authorities also train their emergency services, was converted into a state-of-the-art driving centre in 2002 and is now the perfect venue for theory lessons and driving exercises for BMW Security Vehicle Training.<br/><br/>The globally unique protection concept includes the BMW Protection Core, which was already used in the development of the regular BMW 7 Series. It forms a self-supporting protection cell made of armour-plated steel, which is combined with protected doors, underbody armour and safety glass. The BMW 7 Series Protection and the BMW i7 Protection are classified in resistance class VR9 according to the internationally recognised official test criteria of the Association of Test Centres for Attack-Resistant Materials and Constructions (VPAM). The glass even meets the requirements of the highest resistance class for civilian special protection vehicles, VPAM 10. As an option, the new BMW 7 Series Protection is also available with partial protection in defined areas of the body against VPAM 10 ammunition.<br/><br/>Model-specific suspension technology, which is precisely matched to the weight of the special protection, ensures high agility and superior performance even in dangerous situations. Unique features include integral active steering as standard and 20-inch alloy wheels with PAX tyres, which allow the vehicle to continue driving even in the event of a complete loss of air pressure. Only a few details distinguish the special Protection models from the standard BMW 7 Series with M Sport Package. The BMW 7 Series Protection is powered by a 390 kW/530 hp V8 engine. The BMW i7 Protection is the world's first certified special protection sedan with a all-electric drive. Its two electric motors generate a system output of up to 400 kW/544 hp.<br/><br/>Source : BMW")
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_americas-5-best-startup-employers-2024.jpg "A growing number of companies have been putting return-to-work mandates into action—often forcing employees who relocated during the pandemic to move back near a company hub or leave their jobs entirely. But Tendo, a healthcare startup founded by two siblings in 2020, has taken a different approach: it’s bringing the office to employees.<br/><br/>Although Tendo remains a remote-first workplace, the tale is illustrative of the founders’ approach to collaboration. “Dan and I have created a culture of openness; we discuss everything with the employees, and tell them almost nothing is off limits,” says Jen. “Everybody owns stock in the company, so everybody is an owner of Tendo.” The Goldsmiths, adds Dan, ascribe to the philosophy that the best and most important things happen because of teams, not because of individuals. (Indeed, every one of the company’s almost 150 employees is listed—and pictured—on the website.) And it’s an ethos that helped Tendo earn the No. 20 spot on our ranking of America’s Best Startup Employers 2024.<br/><br/>To create the list of America’s Best Startup Employers 2024, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to identify 3,000 privately-held companies headquartered in the U.S. that employ more than 50 people and were founded between 2014 and 2021. (Each startup must also have been started from scratch, as opposed to being a spinoff of a larger corporation.) Companies were then evaluated on three primary criteria: company reputation, employee satisfaction and growth.<br/><br/>To assess employer reputation, Statista reviewed articles, blogs and social media posts about each employer, searching for such phrases as “corporate culture” and “employee engagement.” Text analysis was used to categorize those phrases as positive, negative or neutral. Statista evaluated employee satisfaction through online reviews, employee retention rates, and company policies relating to topics such as diversity and inclusion, parental leave, and workplace flexibility. Growth was assessed by examining the organizations’ website traffic, job openings, and head counts over a two-year period.<br/><br/>Ultimately, millions of data points were used to determine the company scores, and the 500 startups with the highest scores made our final ranking of America’s Best Startup Employers 2024.<br/><br/>Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-best-startup-employers/?sh=5305958e2ad7<br/><br/>Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1<br/><br/>Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:<br/><br/>https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_s")
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_how-icc-gives-test-status-euphoriacricket.jpg "Obtaining Test status from the International Cricket Council (ICC) is a significant milestone for any cricketing nation. Countries often have to meet certain criteria related to cricket development, infrastructure, governance, and administration to attain this status.<br/><br/>1. Associate Membership: Initially, a country needs to become an Associate Member of the ICC. Associate Membership is the first step towards gaining Test status. <br/><br/>2. Playing Infrastructure: The country aspiring for Test status must demonstrate that it has the necessary infrastructure to support Test cricket. This includes having stadiums capable of hosting 5-day matches, practice facilities, accommodation for players and officials, and other logistical requirements.<br/><br/>3. Domestic Structure: The country must have a robust domestic cricket structure. This includes competitive domestic leagues and tournaments that provide opportunities for players to develop their skills and experience a high standard of cricket.<br/><br/>4. Performance in ICC Events: Performance in ICC events such as the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup, and ICC Champions Trophy can also play a role in gaining Test status. Consistent success in these tournaments can demonstrate the country's cricketing prowess and its readiness for Test cricket.<br/><br/>In the last 20 years, ICC has made procedural changes in granting test status. Earlier, the qualifying criteria for playing test cricket was to defeat 5 test-playing nations in ODIs or T20Is. If a team did that then it was up to an internal ICC committee to decide whether they deserve full member status or not. This system lacked transparency and the procedure adopted by the internal committee was vague which led to a haphazard process of granting Test status.<br/><br/>Take for example the Bangladesh team, they were granted test status in June 2000 because of international pressure after they had defeated Pakistan in the 1999 WC. They neither had the experience nor the bench strength to be a test team at that point as a result they lost 103 test matches and won only 19 out of the total 140 that they have played till February 2024 which accounts for a win percentage of 13%. <br/>The ICC then proposed a system of promotion and relegation which roughly meant there would be two divisions, Division 1 and Division 2, if a top team played bad cricket then they would be relegated to Division 2 and if a Division 2 team played good cricket for longer periods they could be promoted to Division 1, but this proposal was dropped at an ICC meeting. <br/>The latest system that the ICC developed is this:-<br/>International teams that do not have Test status can play first-class cricket in the ICC Intercontinental Cup, under conditions which are similar to Tests.<br/>Then comes the ICC Test Challenge. An associate nation team must win the Intercontinental Cup to qualify for this challenge. The winner of the ICC Intercontinental Cup earns the opportunity to compete against the lowest-ranked Test team once every four")
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_madgaon-express-review-heres-what-critics-have-to-say-about-kunal-kemmus-directorial-debut.webp "Actor Kunal Kemmu made his directorial debut with the film Madgaon Express. Bankrolled by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under the banner of Excel Entertainment, the film stars Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, Avinash Tiwary, Nora Fatehi, Upendra Limaye and Chhaya Kadam. Madgaon Express narrates the story of three friends who dream about vacationing in Goa someday but their dream turns into a nightmare when they actually land at the tourist destination. The film is garnering mixed reactions both from fans and critics.")
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_americas-5-best-startup-employers-2024.webp "A growing number of companies have been putting return-to-work mandates into action—often forcing employees who relocated during the pandemic to move back near a company hub or leave their jobs entirely. But Tendo, a healthcare startup founded by two siblings in 2020, has taken a different approach: it’s bringing the office to employees.<br/><br/>Although Tendo remains a remote-first workplace, the tale is illustrative of the founders’ approach to collaboration. “Dan and I have created a culture of openness; we discuss everything with the employees, and tell them almost nothing is off limits,” says Jen. “Everybody owns stock in the company, so everybody is an owner of Tendo.” The Goldsmiths, adds Dan, ascribe to the philosophy that the best and most important things happen because of teams, not because of individuals. (Indeed, every one of the company’s almost 150 employees is listed—and pictured—on the website.) And it’s an ethos that helped Tendo earn the No. 20 spot on our ranking of America’s Best Startup Employers 2024.<br/><br/>To create the list of America’s Best Startup Employers 2024, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to identify 3,000 privately-held companies headquartered in the U.S. that employ more than 50 people and were founded between 2014 and 2021. (Each startup must also have been started from scratch, as opposed to being a spinoff of a larger corporation.) Companies were then evaluated on three primary criteria: company reputation, employee satisfaction and growth.<br/><br/>To assess employer reputation, Statista reviewed articles, blogs and social media posts about each employer, searching for such phrases as “corporate culture” and “employee engagement.” Text analysis was used to categorize those phrases as positive, negative or neutral. Statista evaluated employee satisfaction through online reviews, employee retention rates, and company policies relating to topics such as diversity and inclusion, parental leave, and workplace flexibility. Growth was assessed by examining the organizations’ website traffic, job openings, and head counts over a two-year period.<br/><br/>Ultimately, millions of data points were used to determine the company scores, and the 500 startups with the highest scores made our final ranking of America’s Best Startup Employers 2024.<br/><br/>Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-best-startup-employers/?sh=5305958e2ad7<br/><br/>Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1<br/><br/>Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:<br/><br/>https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_s")
_how-icc-gives-test-status-euphoriacricket.webp "Obtaining Test status from the International Cricket Council (ICC) is a significant milestone for any cricketing nation. Countries often have to meet certain criteria related to cricket development, infrastructure, governance, and administration to attain this status.<br/><br/>1. Associate Membership: Initially, a country needs to become an Associate Member of the ICC. Associate Membership is the first step towards gaining Test status. <br/><br/>2. Playing Infrastructure: The country aspiring for Test status must demonstrate that it has the necessary infrastructure to support Test cricket. This includes having stadiums capable of hosting 5-day matches, practice facilities, accommodation for players and officials, and other logistical requirements.<br/><br/>3. Domestic Structure: The country must have a robust domestic cricket structure. This includes competitive domestic leagues and tournaments that provide opportunities for players to develop their skills and experience a high standard of cricket.<br/><br/>4. Performance in ICC Events: Performance in ICC events such as the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup, and ICC Champions Trophy can also play a role in gaining Test status. Consistent success in these tournaments can demonstrate the country's cricketing prowess and its readiness for Test cricket.<br/><br/>In the last 20 years, ICC has made procedural changes in granting test status. Earlier, the qualifying criteria for playing test cricket was to defeat 5 test-playing nations in ODIs or T20Is. If a team did that then it was up to an internal ICC committee to decide whether they deserve full member status or not. This system lacked transparency and the procedure adopted by the internal committee was vague which led to a haphazard process of granting Test status.<br/><br/>Take for example the Bangladesh team, they were granted test status in June 2000 because of international pressure after they had defeated Pakistan in the 1999 WC. They neither had the experience nor the bench strength to be a test team at that point as a result they lost 103 test matches and won only 19 out of the total 140 that they have played till February 2024 which accounts for a win percentage of 13%. <br/>The ICC then proposed a system of promotion and relegation which roughly meant there would be two divisions, Division 1 and Division 2, if a top team played bad cricket then they would be relegated to Division 2 and if a Division 2 team played good cricket for longer periods they could be promoted to Division 1, but this proposal was dropped at an ICC meeting. <br/>The latest system that the ICC developed is this:-<br/>International teams that do not have Test status can play first-class cricket in the ICC Intercontinental Cup, under conditions which are similar to Tests.<br/>Then comes the ICC Test Challenge. An associate nation team must win the Intercontinental Cup to qualify for this challenge. The winner of the ICC Intercontinental Cup earns the opportunity to compete against the lowest-ranked Test team once every four")
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