Jim Scott in memoriam, Southeast Asian studies in perpetuum

US Vice President Kamala Harris declared at the Congressional Black Caucus’s Phoenix Awards dinner that America is prepared to move beyond the politics of division and hate, with the baton now in their hands. She contrasted the current administration's focus on healthcare, reproductive rights, and economic opportunity with former President Donald Trump's agenda. Harris emphasized the importance of unity and progress in moving forward. Full Article

The junta's previous death toll was 33, with over 235,000 people displaced due to flooding in central regions, particularly around the capital Naypyidaw. Farmland has been submerged, and landslides reported in hilly areas, complicating relief efforts with damaged infrastructure and communication lines. The floods have exacerbated existing hardships in a country already ravaged by ongoing conflict. Full Article

A man has been arrested in Hong Kong for suspected indecent behavior with another male patient in a hospital ward toilet, as reported by Kwai Chung Hospital. The incident was discovered by a nurse on Friday night, who promptly notified hospital authorities. The hospital has pledged full cooperation with the police investigation into the matter. Full Article

The company has not added any fundings yet, with no information available on the stage, size, or date of investments. The option to be added to an investment round is presented, with the choice to indicate participation in the round. The summary emphasizes the lack of investment information and the opportunity to join a round, maintaining brevity and clarity within the given text. Full Article

Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, stuck in space, addressed a press conference Friday, expressing gratitude for their extended stay at the International Space Station and emphasizing the importance of the work to be done. They reassured the public that they never felt compromised as the Starliner that brought them there safely returned to Earth. Addressing concerns over bone density and muscle mass loss, they remained focused on their mission and committed to following...

North Korea revealed a secretive facility for producing weapons-grade uranium during a visit by leader Kim Jong Un, who called for increasing the country's nuclear weapons. The exact location of the site is uncertain, but it marks the first disclosure of a uranium-enrichment facility since 2010. This move raises concerns about North Korea's nuclear capabilities and intentions. Full Article