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Peace Talks Falter as New Strikes Shake Ukraine

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives the heads of delegations participating in the UAE hosted trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine, Director of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kirill Budanov, United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Igor Kostyukov, and Jared Kushner at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. US‑mediated negotiations aimed at easing the war in Ukraine ended abruptly without an agreement after Russia launched a series of overnight airstrikes that hit multiple Ukrainian cities and energy facilities. The renewed bombardment intensified pressure on the talks, which had been viewed as a tentative step toward de‑escalation. Diplomats from both sides described the discussions as “constructive but inconclusive,” noting that major sticking points — in...
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Canadian Excel Maestro Claims World Spreadsheet Championship Title

 

Michael Jarman, a financial modelling director from Toronto, has been crowned the new world champion of managing spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Jarman clinched the title at the Microsoft Excel World Championships held in Las Vegas on December 4, 2024, defeating Australia's three-time champion Andrew Ngai in a thrilling finale.

The competition, which is akin to an esports event, required participants to build and manage spreadsheets to perform tasks and solve problems based on a World of Warcraft theme. Jarman's victory came after an intense final round where he successfully tracked various game statistics, including experience points and health, under immense pressure.

For his remarkable skills, Jarman took home a $5,000 prize and the event's signature championship belt. "It was an amazing feeling," Jarman said. "It's definitely a really great memory for me, and will be for a long time."

Jarman's triumph not only highlights his exceptional Excel abilities but also showcases the growing popularity of spreadsheet competitions as a unique and entertaining sport.



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