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Phys.org 

Stress testing pension funds—researchers present technique based on hidden Markov regime switching model

"We wanted to investigate how second pillar pension funds react to financial crises and how to protect them from the crises," says Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) professor Dr. Audrius Kabašinskas, who, together with his team, discovered a way to achieve this goal. The discovery in question is the development of stress tests for pension funds. Lithuanian researchers were the first in the world to come up with such an adaptation of the stress tests.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

US has 'some concerns' over India-Russia military engagement: Kurt Campbell

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has expressed concerns over India's military and technology engagement with Russia, but also has confidence in New Delhi to advance partnership in key areas. The US is seeking to develop a deeper and stronger technological relationship with India, despite the ongoing relationship between India and Russia. Campbell emphasized that while there are areas of alignment between the US and India, there may be differences in perspectives and historical ties.

New York Post 

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ‘shielded’ biotech firms in gain-of-function research audit, GOP senator claims

A recent audit of Pentagon funding of gain-of-function research outside the US “may have shielded” collaborations with Chinese biotech firms — including at least one linked to Beijing’s military, a Republican senator alleged Tuesday. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) pressed Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for answers about redactions that had concealed the firms — WuXi AppTec,...

Asian Boxing 

Yura and Kira make weight for highly anticipated debuts

Tomorrow at Korakuen Hall we’ll see the debuts of two former amateur standouts, a card promoted by Kazutaka Yoshino, of Shisei Promotions.One of the two debutants is Kenshin Yura (0-0) [由良謙神], a former High School champion who will be debuting against Thai visitor Manachai Phiasui (4-4, 2). On the scales Yura, who is unsure which weight he will be settling at, came in at the Light Welterweight limit, weighing 140lbs. Phiasui, on the other hand, was a little bit [...]

Google.com 

Southwest shares news that sent its stock tanking - TheStreet

  1. Southwest shares news that sent its stock tanking  TheStreet
  2. Southwest Airlines cuts revenue forecast, blaming changing booking patterns  CNBC
  3. Southwest lowers revenue expectations, investor pressure heats up  The Dallas Morning News
  4. Southwest Airlines Cuts Revenue Outlook - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal
  5. Southwest Cuts Outlook, Blames Revenue Management Problems  Skift Travel News

Phys.org 

Early warning systems and plans to avert disasters due to extreme rainfall are still flawed, study shows

The constant rise in temperatures and increasing frequency of extreme weather events, especially rainstorms, requires Brazilian towns and cities to develop contingency plans that include efficient monitoring, rapid response, and an efficient local early warning system. The population must understand the threat and know what to do when the responsible bodies issue a warning of an imminent disaster. Urban planning and adequate infrastructure also play an important role to avoid economic losses and save lives.