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Robert De Niro Admits He Feels ‘A Little Guilty’ for ‘Not Being There at Times’ for His 7 Kids

“I don’t know if there is a secret," the "Whisper Man" and "Focker-in-Law" actor says of balancing film and family The post Robert De Niro Admits He Feels ‘A Little Guilty’ for ‘Not Being There at…

  • Robert De Niro feels guilty for not always being present for his seven children.
  • The 80-year-old actor has children ranging in age from 14 to 54.
  • De Niro's newest child, Gia, was born in 2023 to Tiffany Chen.

World

Ottawa funds sentencing program for northern Manitoba offenders

The federal government has put up $5 million for a Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak project to provide culturally connected sentencing options for First Nations offenders in northern Manitoba.

  • $5 million allocated for Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak project
  • Gladue pathways to healing program supports 500 individuals annually
  • Reports used by judges during sentencing to consider systemic factors

Business

Newbuilding Activity Still Strong

Ship owners have kept investing in more newbuildings over the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “newbuilding activity remained active this week, with…

  • International Seaways contracts four 65,000 dwt product tankers from K Shipbuilding.
  • Greek owner Minerva Dry orders two 3,100 teu container ships from Hengli Heavy Industries.
  • Centrofin Management places two orders for 6,000 teu container ships at Hengli Heavy Industries.

World

Hormuz transits still limited even as Iran, Oman near deal; carriers eye return to Suez route

Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remined limited on Wednesday even as Iran and Oman were heard to be close to an agreement to manage traffic through the vital waterway, while some container…

  • Only five ships transited Strait of Hormuz on August 25, down from seven the previous day
  • Iranian Unilateral Scheme used by four ships, one sanctioned vessel
  • Partial resumption of Red Sea/Suez Canal route expected as Houthi threats persist

Business

GCMD outlines practical approach to quantity assurance in marine biofuel supply chains

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) today released its report, Quantity assurance in marine biofuel supply chains, outlining a practical approach to help shipowners verify that they…

  • GCMD publishes report on quantity assurance in marine biofuel supply chains
  • Mass flow meters preferred for custody transfer of fuel
  • Viscosity of blended fuel must be evaluated under actual transfer conditions

Health & Medicine

The surprising reason food recalls are getting worse

Summer is supposed to be the best time for fresh produce. Corn on the cob at the cookout. Berries plucked right from the vine. Salads on the cafe patio while you take an extra long lunch break because the weather and the food is that good. But this year, summer’s harvest brought something much different […]

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