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The shipbuilding empire fueling China’s naval rise is a juggernaut, but tough questions remain

Jiangnan Shipyard was recently expanded and is now being merged with another yard. Satellite image © 2023 Maxar Technologies China’s massive shipbuilding industry is key to its military’s naval modernization. Dual commercial and military shipyards and China’s national ambitions are major strengths. But military corruption and future maintenance issues raise questions about long-term sustainability. China’s …

September 29, 2024
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I’m a former FBI agent and cybersecurity expert. Here are 5 things everyone should do to outsmart online criminals.

Some safety measures are so simple we sometimes forget to take them at all, says former FBI agent Jason Hogg. Jason Hogg Former FBI agent Jason Hogg shared five tips to stay safe online. Hogg emphasized the importance of verifying messages and being cautious with social media. He advised using VPNs on public WiFi, restricting …

September 29, 2024
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NATO is planning for mass medical evacuations in case of a war with Russia: report

Paramedics checking on servicemen wounded in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. GENYA SAVILOV/ Getty Images NATO is planning for the mass transport of wounded troops in case of a war with Russia. NATO could use hospital trains and buses to move injured troops in such an event, a German general told Reuters. The general’s comments …

September 29, 2024
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Brick by brick, Fort Worth’s Camp Bowie District sees growth along the boulevard

All you had to do was look around the room to see part of what is happening in west Fort Worth’s Camp Bowie District. The meeting of the nonprofit organization, which focuses on the viability and livability of 6six miles of Camp Bowie Boulevard and segments of West 7th Street, was held at Bowie House, …

September 29, 2024
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Major new addition to Fort Worth Botanic Garden expected to break ground in November

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden will soon see a major new addition. The $25 million Baker Martin Family Garden is expected to begin construction in mid-November, said Sara Richardson, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s vice president for advancement. A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Nov. 16. Visitors should expect to see a grand opening in …

September 29, 2024
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Colleyville’s M gateway towers are finished nearly two years after deadline

Colleyville’s $8M gateway towers are finished nearly two years after deadline

The gateway towers that greet drivers entering and exiting Colleyville were completed Sept. 11 — nearly two years after city officials expected the project to be finished. Contractor C. Green Scaping initially agreed to finish the $8.3 million project in November 2022. However, the company faced several months of delays and faced a fine of …

September 29, 2024
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Made in Tarrant: Fort Worth-brewed mustard beer heads to State Fair

Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. A Fort Worth-brewed adult beverage — exported to Dallas for the State Fair of Texas — is turning heads for its vibrant color. The limited-time, bright yellow mustard beer concoction is the result of …

September 29, 2024
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Where I Live: Oakhurst residents put the neighbor in neighborhood

By Aaron Latchaw My wife and I moved to Oakhurst in the beginning of 2012. In the early days of owning our first home we came to experience the “Oakhurst Effect,” a phenomena whereby no yard work can be completed due to stopping frequently to talk with neighbors. It was unlike anything we’d experienced living …

September 29, 2024
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Like Beyoncé album, ‘Cowboy’ at Carter museum challenges Western stereotypes, culture

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is no stranger to Western art, but its new exhibition, which opens Sept. 28, pushes against the stereotypes and mythology frequently associated with cowboy culture. “Cowboy” features 60 works from more than 25 artists who explore themes of race, religion, gender and sexuality. “If we think about who …

September 29, 2024
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How this Fort Worth community health worker goes ‘the extra mile’ for low-income patients

Walking down the main hall of the Baylor Scott & White Community Care – Fort Worth clinic on 8th Avenue, Karla Alvarado made her way to her office space. Inside the clinic, the medical receptionist checked in patients and directed them to seats in the waiting room. There wasn’t much noise in the clinic on …

September 29, 2024
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