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Gaza update: the questionable precision and ethics of Israel’s AI warfare machine

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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The IDF says it has been working on information gleaned from questioning Palestinian fighters captured in the fighting.

Key Points: 
  • The IDF says it has been working on information gleaned from questioning Palestinian fighters captured in the fighting.
  • According to a report in the Jerusalem Post on April 17, the Palestinian fighters were hiding out in schools in the area.
  • The investigation, by online Israeli magazines +927 and Local Call examined the use of an AI programme called “Lavender”.
  • It’s important to note that the IDF is not the only military to be working with AI in this way.
  • But one function of the way the IDF is harnessing Lavender in this current conflict is its use alongside other systems.
  • Read more:
    Israel accused of using AI to target thousands in Gaza, as killer algorithms outpace international law

The Iranian dimension

  • Away from the charnel house that is the Gaza Strip, the focus has been on the aftermath of Israel’s strike on the Iranian embassy in Baghdad on April 1.
  • As is his wont, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed revenge, declaring: “The Zionist regime will be punished by the hands of our brave men.
  • And this was very much how it was to turn out when Iran’s drones and missiles flew last weekend.
  • Read more:
    Could Israel's strike against the Iranian embassy in Damascus escalate into a wider regional war?
  • Read more:
    Why Iran's failed attack on Israel may well turn out to be a strategic success

The nuclear option?


One of the possibilities being widely canvassed is that Israel could mount some kind of attack on Iran’s nuclear weapons programme. This has been revitalised in the years since Donald Trump pulled the US out of the deal negotiated by his predecessor Barack Obama.

  • He walks us through the history of Iran’s nuclear programme, a story littered with the bodies of Iranian nuclear scientists and the wreckage of its nuclear facilities thanks to fiendish cyberattacks such as the Stuxnet virus developed by Israel and the US that was launched against Iran in 2010.
  • Since Trump quit the nuclear deal, Iran has gone full-steam ahead in ramping up its nuclear weapons programme, while reportedly hiding its key installations in deep underground bunkers that are thought impossible to destroy from the air.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Welcomes Colm Barrington to its Board of Directors

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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COCONUT CREEK, Fla., April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Colm Barrington to its Board of Directors (“the Board”) effective April 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • COCONUT CREEK, Fla., April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Colm Barrington to its Board of Directors (“the Board”) effective April 1, 2024.
  • Mr. Barrington left his role at GECAS soon after to start his own aircraft lease management company, which later merged into Babcock & Brown Limited.
  • "We are delighted to announce the addition of Colm to our Board of Directors," stated Charles F. Willis, Founder and Executive Chairman of WLFC.
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation (“WLFC”) leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers worldwide.

Pioneering Study on Online Dating's Future: Collaborative Insights from Tinder, Pennsylvania State University, Michigan State University, UCD, and Huddersfield University by ClickDealer

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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This study, conducted in collaboration with notable academic institutions and industry professionals, offers fresh insights into emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges within the online dating sector, especially from a marketing perspective.

Key Points: 
  • This study, conducted in collaboration with notable academic institutions and industry professionals, offers fresh insights into emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges within the online dating sector, especially from a marketing perspective.
  • The research project was a collaborative effort involving esteemed academics and professionals, including the Director of the Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence at The Pennsylvania State University, professors from Michigan State University, University College Dublin, University of Huddersfield, and developers from Tinder.
  • This diverse team of experts brought together a wealth of knowledge and expertise, ensuring the study's findings are both comprehensive and cutting-edge.
  • "We believe this research will be a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand the evolving dynamics of online dating and its implications for marketing strategies."

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics to present MIRA trial data of Nanobody® sonelokimab in hidradenitis suppurativa as a late breaker at the AAD Annual Meeting 2024

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Kristian Reich, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at MoonLake commented: “We are pleased that the 24-week data from our Phase 2 MIRA trial has been selected by the American Academy of Dermatology as an oral late-breaking presentation.

Key Points: 
  • Kristian Reich, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at MoonLake commented: “We are pleased that the 24-week data from our Phase 2 MIRA trial has been selected by the American Academy of Dermatology as an oral late-breaking presentation.
  • The presentation will be held on Sunday 10 March at 14:00 PST / 17:00 EST / 23:00 CET during the late breaking research session 2 (S050) in room 20B.
  • Key members of the MoonLake team, including the executive leadership team, will attend AAD.
  • This was followed by an announcement in October 2023, reporting from the trial at 24 weeks, further establishing sonelokimab as a highly promising and differentiated therapeutic solution for HS.

Macrae Welcomes Siobhán Lewington in London

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Macrae , a premier transatlantic legal search firm that places partners and partner groups at the world’s leading law firms, is pleased to welcome Siobhán Lewington to the firm as a Partner in London.

Key Points: 
  • Macrae , a premier transatlantic legal search firm that places partners and partner groups at the world’s leading law firms, is pleased to welcome Siobhán Lewington to the firm as a Partner in London.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240226604220/en/
    Siobhán Lewington, Partner at Transatlantic Legal Recruiting Firm Macrae in London (Photo: Business Wire)
    Over the course of her 20-plus years as a recruiter, Lewington has helped hundreds of high-performing lawyers advance their careers by making lateral moves to elite US and international law firms in London and Europe.
  • “I am thrilled that Siobhán has come to Macrae and that we can once again work together,” said Andy Russell , who worked with Lewington at her previous firm, Fox Rodney.
  • Macrae now employs 20 recruiters across London, New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and Palo Alto, and a total team of 42.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Brian McDonagh, MD as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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NORTHFIELD, Ill., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Brian McDonagh, MD is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to the Medical field.

Key Points: 
  • NORTHFIELD, Ill., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Brian McDonagh, MD is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to the Medical field.
  • Dr. Brian McDonagh, MD, is a renowned medical professional known for his exceptional contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and peripheral neuropathy.
  • The neurologist is celebrated for his innovative medical breakthroughs, which have transformed the lives of patients suffering from MS, Crohn's Disease, and Peripheral Neuropathy.
  • The doctor's journey to medical excellence began at University College Dublin, where he earned his Bachelor's degree and MD.

The Agency Expands Global Reach with New Office in Jamaica

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its new office in Jamaica. The new locale, which will be known as The Agency Jamaica, is the firm's first office in the country of Jamaica, joining the brokerage's growing network of offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe. The office will be led by accomplished industry veterans Matthew 'Taff' Stevenson, Rebecca Stevenson, Sean O'Neill, and Ian Hurdle who will all serve as Managing Partners, as well as David Thwaites, who will serve as Managing Broker. The Agency has several offices throughout the Caribbean including in Turks & Caicos, The Bahamas, The Cayman Islands, and the Dominican Republic.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its new office in Jamaica.
  • Taff Stevenson is a dynamic force in the real estate world, currently leading the charge as Managing Partner at The Agency Jamaica.
  • Now, as Managing Partner of The Agency Jamaica, Rebecca is not just a real estate expert with ten years of experience.
  • The Agency's office in Jamaica will be located at Unit 15A, 9-11 Phoenix Avenue Kingston JM KGN 10.

Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards Over $12 Million to Projects Aimed at Helping People With Type 1 Diabetes Safely Incorporate Exercise Into Their Daily Lives

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Today, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust announces seven new grants to support research aimed at helping people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) more safely incorporate exercise into their lives.

Key Points: 
  • Today, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust announces seven new grants to support research aimed at helping people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) more safely incorporate exercise into their lives.
  • More research and solutions are urgently needed to ease the burden of exercise with T1D management.
  • The data sets are publicly available through Vivli, a data-sharing platform that hosts information on a variety of health conditions.
  • The study will provide practical advice and a potentially cost-effective solution for people with T1D engaging in exercise.

Cairn Homes Plc: Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Richard Ball, an experienced real estate professional, will join Cairn as Chief Financial Officer

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  • Richard Ball, an experienced real estate professional, will join Cairn as Chief Financial Officer
    Dublin/London, 13 February 2024: Cairn Homes plc (“Cairn” or “the Company”) (Euronext Dublin: C5H / LSE: CRN), a leading Irish homebuilding company, today announces, following a comprehensive recruitment process, the appointment of Richard Ball as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), succeeding Shane Doherty.
  • Prior to that, he served as Chief Investment Officer at Hibernia REIT plc, an Irish commercial real estate company, for a period of five years from its IPO.
  • John Reynolds, Chairman of Cairn, said: "We are delighted to be appointing a high calibre candidate in Richard Ball as CFO.
  • A new Cairn home is expertly designed, with a focus on creating shared spaces and environments where communities thrive.

Aquila Air Capital Adds Eoin Connaughton to Commercial Analysis and Pricing Team

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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Against the backdrop of this year’s Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin conference, Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”), a leading lessor focused on end-of-life solutions, announced the addition of a new member to its Commercial Analysis and Pricing team, Eoin Connaughton as AVP, Commercial Analysis and Pricing.

Key Points: 
  • Against the backdrop of this year’s Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin conference, Aquila Air Capital (“Aquila”), a leading lessor focused on end-of-life solutions, announced the addition of a new member to its Commercial Analysis and Pricing team, Eoin Connaughton as AVP, Commercial Analysis and Pricing.
  • Connaughton will be based out of the company’s Irish office, focusing on the analysis, structuring, and pricing of transactions for various aircraft and engine types in collaboration with the Commercial and Origination teams.
  • Connaughton joins Aquila from SMBC Aviation Capital (“SMBC”), where most recently he served as VP, Commercial Analysis, working closely with the Marketing and Trading teams to ensure all transactions were appropriately structured, accurately priced, and completed in a timely fashion.
  • I am excited to be able to bring my extensive knowledge and skillset to assist in the expansion of the current leasing and trading platform,” commented Eoin Connaughton as Aquila Air Capital’s AVP, Commercial Analysis and Pricing.