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Saturday September 7th, 2024 morning edition

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19-year-old cadet found dead in dorm at US Air Force Academy.

A 19-year-old United States Air Force Academy cadet was found dead this week in her dormitory room, the academy said.

Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce was found unconscious in her dorm Wednesday night at the institution, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the U.S. Air Force Academy said.

"Academy first responders were called and attempted life-saving measures, which were unsuccessful," the academy said in a post on Facebook Thursday.

The United States Air Force Academy released this photo of Cadet Avery Koonce.

Texas Rep. Pete Sessions, who nominated her for the U.S. Air Force Academy, remembered her as an "exceptional leader" and "talented athlete" who dreamed of becoming a pilot.

The U.S. Air Force Academy said it is offering support services to cadets, faculty and staff. »

Voice Actors' Union Has Signed Deals With 80 Individual Games As Strike Continues

Authored by gamespot.com

The contracts, which include both tiered-budget and interim agreements, will allow performers more employment opportunities as the strike continues.

The video game actors' strike began on July 26 this year, with the union demanding fair AI protection for its members.

It has been confirmed that GTA 6 will be unaffected by the strike, and current live-service games are also exempt from the strike action. »

The Slow Strangulation of Russia Sanctions

Authored by cepa.org
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It has become a popular element of the Western sanctions debate to argue the measures have no effect.

It’s true that while Russia has become the world’s most-sanctioned state, the system is widely evaded with the help of countries like China.

Just a month ago, Chinese suppliers asked no questions when goods paid for from Kyrgyzstan were going to Russia. »