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Fitbit Ace LTE Kids Smartwatch: Specs, Features, Release Date, Price
Wed, 29 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000
The Fitbit Ace LTE is a smartwatch, gaming device, and fitness tracker all in one, purpose-built for children ages 7 and up.
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33 Best REI Anniversary Sale Deals (2024): Fitness Trackers, Tents, Sleeping Bags, Headphones, Electric Bikes
Mon, 27 May 2024 14:22:34 +0000
It’s the best time of the year to pick up all the tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and gear you’ll need for summer fun. Just remember these deals end tonight.
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Top 10 Best PLR(Private Label Rights) Websites | Which One You Should Join in 2022?
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Viking trails to vineyard tours: 10 of the best cycle routes in Denmark
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:14:25 GMT

Freewheel around Scandinavia’s capital of cycling and discover the greenest way to see Denmark

Denmark is a haven for cyclists of all abilities, with 11,000km of marked cycle routes to ride. From adventurous cycling on multi-day trips that take in the country’s most varied scenery, to day trips and wine tours, these are the country’s best bike routes for everyone, from hobbyists to expert-level athletes.

To make it extra easy, accommodation options line the routes, including simple campsites and shelters, run by the Danish Nature Agency and offered for free or almost free, as well as B&Bs and hotels especially set up for cyclists, with bike rooms, e-bike charging stations and rooms made available for fixing your bike as you go. Aktiv Danmark has a list of bike-friendly accommodation and there is also a group of Danish Bike Hotels that have bike facilities. Bike rental is available in major cities and towns all over the country.

The Harbour Circle
Start in Denmark’s capital with this 13km cycling route around the main harbour. It’s easy to fit into a short break, and takes in Copenhagen’s harbour swimming spots, waterside wine bars such as Rosforth & Rosforth, major attractions such as the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, and off-the-beaten-track treasures such as Cafe Slusen, where you can eat sardines from the tin and sip beer with a calm view of the entire harbour.

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Summer Camp review – Diane Keaton and pals reunite in so-so friendship comedy
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:36:09 GMT

The star hopes for some more of that Book Club magic although she’s the weakest link in a trio buoyed by Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard

The many gasps that met the $100m-plus box office total for 2018’s Book Club were not quite shared by all. The film, a frothy comedy led by four women over the age of 65, might have been an outlier at the time but it proved that once again, when smartly catered to, underserved audiences will come out en masse, a more inevitable result than many seem to think. When Bridesmaids proved this with younger women back in 2011, the industry was lethargic in its response, a wave of adjacent green lights failing to come as expected but Book Club had an instant impact, a string of grey-hued imitators in its wake.

But luck ran out a little faster than expected. Jane Fonda’s 80 for Brady and Diane Keaton’s Poms both fizzled upon release before even a Book Club sequel couldn’t lure audiences out, making less than a third of what its predecessor made. The reluctance of some older cinemagoers to return to the cinema as a result of the pandemic was an issue but so was positioning – nothing felt like an event compared with Book Club – and quality – nothing felt quite as sparky as it either. Keaton, who recently travelled to the UK for a British spin on the formula with Arthur’s Whisky, is trying her luck again with Summer Camp, a similarly lightweight tale of underused older female actors having fun on a bigger stage than they have become accustomed to.

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French Open 2024: Djokovic breezes through as Sabalenka and Rybakina surge on – as it happened
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:32:32 GMT

Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Alex Zverev, Elina Svitolina and Elena Rybakina all progressed on another rain-hit day in Paris

Medvedev, having consolidated, absolutely spanks a forehand down the line from way out of court – that seemed to gather pace as it travelled, not unlike the below free-kick. We wind up at deuce, and after Medvedev makes advantage, he chops a delicious drop for 5-1 and the double break!

I’ll never tire of calling Hubie “Hubie”, and he breaks Nakashima at the first time of asking in set two only to find himself down 0-40 in no time; as it has so many times, his serve gets him out of trouble. He makes deuce then rushes through advantage to trail 6-7 3-0.

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Travel
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:04:28 +0000
The NSSC provides travel reimbursement services for all authorized Agency travel including: domestic, foreign, local, ETDY, and Change of Station (COS). References Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) Traveler Extended TDY and Taxes Domestic Per Diem Rates Foreign Per Diem Rates Change of Station NSSC Travel now has another way that a transferee Traveler may submit his […]
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Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan is a little bit fat and a lot hot. Like her, I dream of the day when we’re not talking about this | Rebecca Shaw
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:00:14 GMT

The backlash to the Bridgerton star’s very normal-sized body is not just because she appears on screen – but because she dares to be desirable and sexual on screen

Every so often a celebrity goes on a publicity tour that is so undeniably charming that it ends up all over the internet. Right now it is Nicola Coughlan, who is travelling around the world talking to people about her saucy starring role in the new season of Bridgerton.

I (queer, fat, middle-aged, horny) am the exact demographic to receive this content. Her turn as straight-edged lesbian Clare in Derry Girls is an incredible component of one of my favourite comedies.

There’s nothing wrong with fat – it’s hardly a moral shortcoming – but a zest for equality and diversity (and in this case good acting) just isn’t enough to make a fat girl who wins the prince remotely plausible.

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First lady Jill Biden is traveling to the battleground states of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania this weekend....
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:39:02 +0000

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The White House on Thursday announced new details about President Biden’s travel to France next week.
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:39:21 +0000

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Costa Brava town bans penis suits and sex dolls from stag and hen dos
Thu, 30 May 2024 11:03:28 GMT

Platja d’Aro announces fines up to €1,500 for appearing in public ‘with clothing representing human genitals’

A popular resort town on Spain’s Costa Brava has banned inflatable penis costumes and sex dolls from stag and hen night celebrations, with fines of up to €1,500 (£1,276).

Platja d’Aro, whose population of 12,500 can host as many as 300,000 visitors on a summer weekend, is a favourite destination for bachelor and bachelorette nights. Numerous websites offer packages that include accommodation, cruises and male or female strippers.

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How we met: ‘I couldn’t just go with the flow – so I told him I had romantic feelings’
Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:26 GMT

Rasika, 29, and Varad, 27, met while working in rural India. When Rasika found out she had cancer, Varad gave her the motivation she needed to survive
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After studying medicine in New Delhi, Varad, who grew up in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, knew he wanted to make a difference in the world. In 2021, he travelled to the remote forest reserve of Gadchiroli to work for a local NGO while he submitted applications for the next steps of his education. “I was doing community Covid management, supporting the vaccination programme,” he says.

A month after arriving he met Rasika, a physiotherapist from Nagpur, Maharashtra, who’d also come to work for the NGO. “I had been studying in Mumbai but wanted to better understand rehabilitation in rural areas of India,” she says. “While I was being shown around, we went to see the badminton court – which was some mud ground with a net – and that’s where I saw Varad for the first time.”

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The fake news divide: how Modi’s rule is fracturing India – video
Thu, 30 May 2024 09:31:48 GMT

India is in the final stages of a general election, and almost one billion people are registered to vote. The country's prime minister ,Narendra Modi, has been in power for more than 10 years, and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) is seeking a third term.

But critics of Modi and the BJP say his government has become increasingly authoritarian, fracturing the country along religious lines and threatening India’s secular democracy. At the same time, the space for freedom of speech has been shrinking while disinformation and hate speech has exploded on social media.

The Guardian’s video team travelled through India to explore how fake news and censorship might be shaping the outcome of the election

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‘Fleecing the man off the street’: Car dealers investigated over high interest rates
Thu, 30 May 2024 05:00:21 GMT

The FCA is considering opening a compensation scheme for customers after an influx of complaints

When Gary Hill took out a £12,500 loan to pay for a new family vehicle in late 2014, he had no idea that the north London dealership he had travelled to from his home in Bedfordshire could have sway over his monthly payments.

But the 45-year-old was in a bind, having started a new job that no longer gave him access to a company car. Hill agreed to pay £335 a month over more than five years to take home a Nissan Qashqai, piling costs on to a household budget already supporting three children and the up-keep of his family home.

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The Marshall Star for May 29, 2024
Wed, 29 May 2024 20:58:44 +0000
More to Marshall: Center Leadership Provides Updates During Spring All-Hands Meeting By Wayne Smith NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center will celebrate its 65th birthday next summer, and while there are plans to honor the center’s rich history, there is also More to Marshall ahead. That was part of the message Center Director Joseph Pelfrey delivered […]
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The Guardian view on Diane Abbott: an unnecessary mess of Labour’s own making | Editorial
Wed, 29 May 2024 17:25:55 GMT

Sir Keir Starmer should be concentrating on winning power, not becoming distracted by rows over MP selections

Sir Keir Starmer has been having a good campaign. Rishi Sunak’s gamble on an early election has done little to dent Labour’s enormous poll leads. The Labour leader is becoming more fluent in media interviews and more confident meeting voters in his minutely stage-managed appearances over pints and in town halls. So the unnecessary mess surrounding the future of Diane Abbott in the Labour party is an unwelcome reminder of Starmerite intolerance.

Ms Abbott is a significant figure in the Labour party, having become the country’s first black female MP in 1987. Last year she was suspended from her party after she claimed that Jewish people and travellers did not experience racism “all their lives”. This was an offensive mistake, and she rightly apologised immediately. She was suspended from the party, and Labour’s national executive committee launched an investigation into the affair, which was completed by December, resulting in a formal warning to the MP. She subsequently in February took a two-hour online antisemitism awareness training course. That should have been the end of the matter.

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Privacy Implications of Tracking Wireless Access Points
2024-05-29T11:01:24Z

Brian Krebs reports on research into geolocating routers:

Apple and the satellite-based broadband service Starlink each recently took steps to address new research into the potential security and privacy implications of how their services geolocate devices. Researchers from the University of Maryland say they relied on publicly available data from Apple to track the location of billions of devices globally—including non-Apple devices like Starlink systems—and found they could use this data to monitor the destruction of Gaza, as well as the movements and in many cases identities of Russian and Ukrainian troops...

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Sterilization, Murders, Suicides: Bans Haven’t Slowed Abortions, and They’re Costing Lives
Sun, 26 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Is this what the “pro-life” movement wanted?

The post Sterilization, Murders, Suicides: Bans Haven’t Slowed Abortions, and They’re Costing Lives appeared first on The Intercept.

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Can a U.S. Ally Actually Be Held Accountable for War Crimes in the ICC?
Mon, 20 May 2024 20:20:13 +0000

ICC warrants against Israeli officials would mean they can’t travel — and their patrons in the U.S. would be pressured over continued arms sales.

The post Can a U.S. Ally Actually Be Held Accountable for War Crimes in the ICC? appeared first on The Intercept.

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Friday Squid Blogging: Emotional Support Squid
2024-05-17T21:04:39Z

When asked what makes this an “emotional support squid” and not just another stuffed animal, its creator says:

They’re emotional support squid because they’re large, and cuddly, but also cheerfully bright and derpy. They make great neck pillows (and you can fidget with the arms and tentacles) for travelling, and, on a more personal note, when my mum was sick in the hospital I gave her one and she said it brought her “great comfort” to have her squid tucked up beside her and not be a nuisance while she was sleeping.

As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered...

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NASA’s X-59 Passes Milestone Toward Safe First Flight
Wed, 15 May 2024 18:14:56 +0000
NASA has taken the next step toward verifying the airworthiness for its quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft with the completion of a milestone review that will allow it to progress toward flight.  A Flight Readiness Review board composed of independent experts from across NASA has completed a study of the X-59 project team’s approach to safety […]
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Hej, nej, hej hej: Danish words and phrases all travellers should learn
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:11:48 GMT

Thinking about visiting Denmark? From saying hello, to talking about owls in the bog, here’s how learning a little local lingo can enhance your trip and leave you feeling like an egg yolk …

OK, we’ll admit it. Danish isn’t the easiest language to learn – pronouncing certain words involves some invigorating tongue gymnastics and a talent for gulping down glottal stops. With just 6 million native speakers, Danish hardly matches widely spoken Mandarin (941 million speakers) or Spanish (486 million speakers) either.

But mastering a few basics – how to order a coffee or commenting on the weather by talking about windswept pelicans (seriously, read on) – can deeply enrich your experience when visiting Denmark. The Danes are a convivial bunch and will truly appreciate your efforts getting to grips with their Old Norse-descended syntax (no matter how foolish you may feel). Try to speak Danish in a snug cafe or pub and it could lead to some illuminating conversations and lifelong friendships. Heck, you might even be able to watch an episode of The Killing/Borgen with the subtitles off when you get back home too …

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Guardian Traveller newsletter: Sign up for our free holidays email
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:21:58 GMT

From biking adventures to city breaks, get inspiration for your next break – whether in the UK or further afield – with twice-weekly emails from the Guardian’s travel editors. You’ll also receive handpicked offers from Guardian Holidays.

From biking adventures to city breaks, get inspiration for your next break – whether in the UK or further afield – with twice-weekly emails from the Guardian’s travel editors.

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Leonard Leo Built the Conservative Court. Now He’s Funneling Dark Money Into Law Schools.
Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The megadonor’s plan for a $25 million research center at Cornell fell apart. So he took his money to Texas A&M.

The post Leonard Leo Built the Conservative Court. Now He’s Funneling Dark Money Into Law Schools. appeared first on The Intercept.

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Joe Biden’s Terrible Israel Policy Is Really About Getting in Bed With Saudi Arabia
Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Biden's plan to cozy up to Arab dictators is right out of Donald Trump's playbook — but even worse.

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Mike Johnson plans Republican mega-bill ready to push through if Trump wins
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:02:45 GMT

House speaker plans far-reaching bill including tax cuts and border security to make Trump ‘the most consequential president’

Mike Johnson, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, is planning a sweeping ideological legislative drive that aims to make Donald Trump “the most consequential president of the modern era” if the Republicans win power in November.

A far-reaching bill containing a range of policy priorities at once – including tax cuts worth trillions, border security and rolling back Obamacare – is being prepared to avoid the mistakes the GOP believed happened early in Trump’s first term, when Johnson says the party wasted time because its victory over Hillary Clinton took it by surprise.

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Politics Weekly Westminster: Diane Abbott and the election campaigns – podcast
Wed, 29 May 2024 17:12:28 GMT

The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the confusion around Diane Abbott’s return to the Labour party. Plus, the ins and outs of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat campaigns so far

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Fiscal tussle: who will win the battle to put up taxes the least?
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:08:44 GMT

The Conservatives and Labour are embroiled in a fight to woo voters with promises to keep rates of tax low

The two main political parties are in a bidding war over which can promise to increase taxes the least. Each accuses the other of harbouring a desire to push up taxes to support a growing list of spending pledges.

The Conservatives say there is a £38.5bn funding gap in Labour’s spending promises over the next five years and that to cover it, “Labour will increase your taxes by £2,094”. Labour claim unfunded Tory spending pledges add up to £71bn, or 2% of GDP.

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No decision taken on barring Diane Abbott from selection as Labour candidate, says Keir Starmer – as it happened
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:06:56 GMT

It comes after former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the party’s treatment of Abbott was ‘a disgrace’

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Keir Starmer is in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, launching Labour’s general election campaign in Wales with beleagured first minister Vaughan Gething. Next week Gething faces a confidence motion in the Senedd. We’ll bring you any key lines that emerge. You can watch it here, the event has just started …

The Liberal Democrats have again criticised ITV’s decision to host a debate featuring just Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer and excluding themselves. The Liberal Democrats were the fourth largest party in the House of Commons after the 2019 election.

Well obviously, I’d love it if Ed Davey and the Liberal Democrats did have a voice in the TV debates, and we are setting out our stall every single day – our fair deal for the British people, our focus on the NHS and care system, the cost-of-living crisis and sewage in our rivers and seas.

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The Rwanda bill effect – Politics Weekly UK – podcast
Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:24 GMT

The government’s safety of Rwanda bill finally passed into law in April. But, with the announcement last week of a general election, the Conservative ‘dream’ of deportation flights taking off might never happen. So what has the bill achieved? And what does it mean for those it has targeted? The Guardian’s John Harris hears what life is really like for migrants in the UK

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House Democratic PAC launching $100 million effort on abortion rights
Wed, 29 May 2024 13:49:59 +0000
The group hopes to capitalize on an issue that has motivated Democratic voters since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago.
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Bob Menendez: Democratic senator charged with bribery set to run as independent
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:39:54 GMT

Embattled senator reportedly procures 800 signatures needed before 4 June deadline to appear on November ballot

Senator Bob Menendez has reportedly procured enough signatures to run for re-election as an independent, even while the incumbent Democrat faces bribery charges over his alleged work promoting the interests of the Egyptian government.

NBC News reported Thursday that Menendez secured the 800 signatures needed by 4 June to appear on the November ballot, although the senator’s team hopes to collect as many as 10,000 signatures before the Tuesday deadline.

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Reveal party funding before elections, says European anti-corruption chief
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:07:55 GMT

Marin Mrčela also calls on EU to join Group of States Against Corruption to show it is serious about tackling misconduct

Political parties across Europe, including the UK, should be forced to publish the names of their private funders before elections, not after, the president of the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption body has said.

Unveiling the annual report of the Group of States Against Corruption (Greco), Marin Mrčela, who is the justice of the supreme court of Croatia, also called on the European Union to stop using “excuses” not to join the body.

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Starmer v Sunak: who are the men vying to be PM in the UK general election?
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:03:01 GMT

The Conservative and Labour leaders come from starkly different backgrounds but both are fighting for the political middle ground

Over the next five weeks the British prime minister, Rishi Sunak, and the leader of the opposition, Labour’s Keir Starmer, will be battling to persuade voters that they are the best person to helm the next government.

Sunak’s election announcement last week surprised many political commentators because his Conservative party is trailing Labour in the opinion polls by more than 20 percentage points.

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‘A disaster’: undecided voters say Britain is a mess but still worry about Labour
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:27:41 GMT

A focus group in Hitchin blames Liz Truss for their financial woes, is split on Rishi Sunak and still unsure about Keir Starmer

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“Hopefully we can get on with it, because what we’ve got happening at the moment isn’t really working, is it?” That was how Gemma, a construction manager, reacted to last week’s general election announcement. She was one of nine undecided voters in the new parliamentary seat of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire, who More in Common spoke to as part of a focus group on Wednesday evening.

The participants were certainly not natural Labour voters. More than any other group we’ve spoken to this year, they were frustrated at high taxes and in particular the impact of fiscal drag and benefit cutoffs. Matt, an account manager, told us that rules around benefits thresholds and child benefit had “rankled him for years”. Ben, a facilities manager, said he had cut down the amount he worked to avoid hitting new thresholds, saying: “If everything goes up and the thresholds don’t increase then you just start getting penalised more.”

Luke Tryl is the UK director of the research group More in Common.

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Diane Abbott should be allowed to stand for Labour, says Angela Rayner
Thu, 30 May 2024 12:28:09 GMT

Exclusive: Deputy leader says Abbott has not been treated fairly by some and confirms she has not been barred from running

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Diane Abbott has not been treated “fairly or appropriately” by some Labour colleagues and should be allowed to stand again for the party at the election if she wishes to do so, Angela Rayner has said.

Labour’s deputy leader confirmed that the veteran MP had not been barred from running again despite reports to the contrary and said she “doesn’t see any reason” why Abbott could not run now the party whip had been restored.

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Six-year income tax threshold squeeze to last until 2028, says UK chancellor
Thu, 30 May 2024 10:10:33 GMT

Jeremy Hunt clashes with BBC presenter over linking increased mortgage rates to Liz Truss mini-budget

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Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the six-year income tax threshold freeze, which drags millions into paying higher rates, will last until 2028.

The chancellor’s comments on what has been Britain’s biggest tax rise on incomes in at least 50 years give space for Labour to follow suit, meaning that taxes are likely to go up no matter who wins the election.

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How an Indian state became a testing ground for Hindu nationalism
Thu, 30 May 2024 02:00:16 GMT

Hannah Ellis-Petersen reports from Uttarakhand, which offers a glimpse into what the future might look like if the BJP retains its power in national elections

“One of the most significant elements of Modi’s rule is how his Hindu nationalist politics has reshaped the country,” the Guardian’s south Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen tells Michael Safi. “Uttarakhand is a state where I think we’ve seen the real consequences of that narrative play out.”

Hannah explains how religious tensions have been stoked in the state of Uttarakhand through conspiracy theories, political rhetoric and the destruction of Muslim shrines and tombs. We hear about the rising violence against the Muslim minority in the area and why this election is a concerning time for them in the state.

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In the trial, like the election, Trump’s base is inoculated against loss
Wed, 29 May 2024 19:33:59 +0000
Allies of the former president have consistently presented the New York trial as illegitimate and tainted — even as the jury began to deliberate.
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The Guardian view on Diane Abbott: an unnecessary mess of Labour’s own making | Editorial
Wed, 29 May 2024 17:25:55 GMT

Sir Keir Starmer should be concentrating on winning power, not becoming distracted by rows over MP selections

Sir Keir Starmer has been having a good campaign. Rishi Sunak’s gamble on an early election has done little to dent Labour’s enormous poll leads. The Labour leader is becoming more fluent in media interviews and more confident meeting voters in his minutely stage-managed appearances over pints and in town halls. So the unnecessary mess surrounding the future of Diane Abbott in the Labour party is an unwelcome reminder of Starmerite intolerance.

Ms Abbott is a significant figure in the Labour party, having become the country’s first black female MP in 1987. Last year she was suspended from her party after she claimed that Jewish people and travellers did not experience racism “all their lives”. This was an offensive mistake, and she rightly apologised immediately. She was suspended from the party, and Labour’s national executive committee launched an investigation into the affair, which was completed by December, resulting in a formal warning to the MP. She subsequently in February took a two-hour online antisemitism awareness training course. That should have been the end of the matter.

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Why is Sunak’s election campaign so chaotic? – podcast
Wed, 29 May 2024 02:00:47 GMT

Big beasts have stepped down, a sitting MP has endorsed a Reform UK candidate and the prime minister has already had to have a campaign reset. Peter Walker reports

It started with more a whimper than a bang. Rishi Sunak’s surprise election announcement was marred by pouring rain and a protester blasting out the Labour 1997 campaign classic Things Can Only Get Better. But since then things have not exactly got any better for Sunak.

From Steve Baker going on holiday to Lucy Allan endorsing a Reform candidate, his MPs have not all fallen into line, while Michael Gove surprised many by joining the large number of Tory MPs saying they will not stand. The Guardian’s senior political correspondent Peter Walker says that while not disastrous, it is certainly far from the smooth, slick start Sunak would have wanted to his campaign.

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‘I just need change’: voters voice discontent as South Africa goes to polls
Wed, 29 May 2024 18:20:44 GMT

ANC majority in national election at risk for first time since 1990s as unemployment, corruption and power cuts erode support

• What are the issues and will the ANC lose its majority?

In the heart of Soweto, at the president’s home voting station, support for the African National Congress (ANC) was everywhere as South Africa went to the polls, with many voters wearing the party’s bright yellow and speaking of their families’ generational loyalty to the movement that fought to end apartheid.

However, even here, there were voters who had turned against the ANC, as it risked losing its majority in national elections on Wednesday for the first time since Nelson Mandela led it to power in South Africa’s first fully democratic vote in 1994.

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Coalition’s ex-detainee curfew amendments made regime unlawful, high court toldin high court
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:00:13 GMT

Exclusive: Lawyers for YBFZ argue default ankle bracelets and curfews are punitive and breach the separation of executive and judiciary

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Coalition amendments beefing up the Albanese government’s regime of electronic monitoring and curfews for people released from immigration detention have been cited in the high court as a key reason to strike the laws down.

Lawyers for YBFZ, a stateless man from Eritrea challenging the laws, have argued the curfews are unconstitutional, in part, because the default is that they are imposed on all non-citizens unless the minister is satisfied the condition is not necessary to protect the community.

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Election 2024 live updates: Biden, Trump remain in tight race nationally, latest poll finds
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:55:33 +0000
Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail, with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
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There are three ways for Labour to head off looming disaster over Diane Abbott – but there’s not much time | Simon Woolley
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:20:21 GMT

The party seems unaware of the anger from those who fear that a pioneer and others like her have been targeted. It must wise up fast

After one week of campaigning, and successfully so, Keir Starmer is discovering there are some events that defy storyboarding and scrupulous choreography. He clearly had no inkling that on Wednesday, as he took his battlebus and trusted lieutenants to Wales, he would be talking not just about his six steps for the beginnings of a Labour government but would also be forced to address the wide and growing, and increasingly vociferous, concerns about his treatment of the Black Labour veteran, and my friend, Diane Abbott.

And yet the problem here is that the perfect storm that now surrounds the pioneering MP and the party leader desperate for a decisive, steady-as-she-goes election is one that could and should have been planned for. It was foreseeable, maybe even predictable.

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Greens keep it short and sweet to avoid the don’t-want-to-knows | Marina Hyde
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:59:00 GMT

The more people find out about the Green party’s policies, the more they tend to switch off. So today’s campaign launch was over in 15 minutes

The Green party campaign launch took place this morning in Bristol and lasted precisely 15 minutes. I’m not saying that going to Bristol for 15 minutes was the least green thing I’ve done all year, but it may make the top 10. I’m very sorry. I didn’t even manage to plant a question as offset.

Anyway, the launch featured some of the things you might expect – knitted green rosettes, a lot of jolly good points about sewage – and some you mightn’t. All the many ”vote Green” signs were plastic (maybe they don’t count as single-use) while the lecterns lit up (energy-efficient bulbs, perhaps).

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Tice and Farage, the happy couple wedded to migration incoherence | John Crace
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:50:59 GMT

Our Nige at least manages to sound slightly plausible while talking utter rubbish

It’s not hard to pick out where the power lies at any Reform party event. Just check out the middle-aged men with a tan. Richard Tice, Nigel Farage and David Bull all look like they’ve spent a suspiciously long time on the sunbed. Or maybe they’ve got a bulk offer on spray tan. Either way, you have to blink several times when you see them in the flesh. The glare is oppressive. Welcome to the party with heavy 1970s Benidorm vibes.

Nigel Farage had insisted that when he first booked Glaziers Hall near London Bridge, it had been to announce that he was planning to stand as a candidate in the election. Like a lot of things Our Nige says, this may be wishful thinking. Or a straight porky. Check out the timings. Rishi Sunak calls a general election last Wednesday. Nige books the room the next day. All set to go. Then changes his mind within days. Mmm. Maybe not.

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Midlothian voters: tell us which issues will decide this election
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:42:13 GMT

The Guardian is reporting from the constituency of Midlothian to find out what issues people there care about most – and we want your help

The Guardian will be reporting from Midlothian ahead of the general election. This will be part of a series of pieces from across the country focused on finding out what matters most to the people who live there.

If you live in the constituency of Midlothian, can you tell us what will decide your vote? We’d like to understand the big issues facing you and your family and which policies matter to you. How happy are you with the state of housing, work, public transport, local facilities for young people, policing and health services? What local issues should we be looking at?

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Packaging firm calls for tighter UK rules on plastics to drive green economy
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:13:22 GMT

FTSE 100 firm DS Smith, which works with firms over alternatives, urges next government to match global standards

Whoever wins the UK general election must tighten regulations to reduce the use of plastic packaging, match global standards and drive “green consumption”, the boss of one of the sector’s biggest manufacturers has urged.

Miles Roberts, the chief executive of the packaging firm DS Smith, made the call to the next government as the company celebrated passing its target to replace more than 1bn pieces of plastic 16 months early.

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Hackney North and Stoke Newington voters: tell us which issues will decide this election
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:04:58 GMT

The Guardian is reporting from the constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington to find out what issues people there care about most – and we want your help

The Guardian will be reporting from Hackney North and Stoke Newington – the constituency of Diane Abbott MP – ahead of the general election. This will be part of a series of pieces from across the country focused on finding out what matters most to the people who live there.

Diane Abbott has promised to stay on as MP for as “long as possible” setting up a possible clash with Keir Starmer after a deal for her to retire from parliament broke down.

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2024 Is the Year of the Generative AI Election
Thu, 30 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000
AI is already being used and abused in elections around the world. From passive income scams to dead men endorsing their successors, fiction is proving stranger than reality.
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The WIRED AI Elections Project
Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000
More than 60 countries are holding elections in 2024. Throughout the year, WIRED will be tracking every instance of AI’s use in and around those campaigns.
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Diane Abbott says she will stand in general election 'by any means possible' – video
Thu, 30 May 2024 07:37:15 GMT

Diane Abbott has promised to stay on as an MP for her east London constituency 'for as long as possible', setting up a clash with Keir Starmer after a deal for her to retire from parliament broke down.

Abbott was given back the Labour whip this week after an investigation into comments she made about racism last year. A Labour source briefed journalists that Abbott would be barred from standing again in her Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency. Starmer denied on Wednesday that she had been barred

• I want to be an MP for as long as possible, Diane Abbott tells supporters

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Justice Alito tells Congress he will not recuse from Jan. 6-related cases
Thu, 30 May 2024 01:05:54 +0000
Some Democrats asked whether Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. could be impartial after an upside-down flag flew at his home following the 2021 U.S. Capitol attack.
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Biden makes pitch in Philadelphia to Black voters
Wed, 29 May 2024 21:26:17 +0000
Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail, with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
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‘I feel sick’: fury in Diane Abbott’s constituency at treatment of their MP
Wed, 29 May 2024 19:04:29 GMT

Hackney North and Stoke Newington voters express anger and unease – and most say MP should be allowed to stand

It has been 13 months since the Labour party suspended Diane Abbott for comments about which groups do and do not experience racism. Since then there has been endless speculation about the political future of Britain’s first black female MP, who has spent nearly four decades in Westminster.

On Wednesday, that question became further obscured after Abbott announced she had been handed back the Labour whip, but would not be allowed to stand as a Labour candidate – a decision Keir Starmer later denied. Abbott insisted she would continue as an MP for “as long as I’m allowed to”.

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Germany’s Far-Right Party Is Running Hateful Ads on Facebook and Instagram
Wed, 29 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000
Published ahead of the EU elections, the ads blame immigrants for crime and sexual violence.
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You Can Get Paid to Talk to Friends About Voting
Wed, 29 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000
Annoying texts and disinformation campaigns have wrecked get-out-the-vote drives. Relentless, a progressive organizing group, thinks it has a solution: you.
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Godalming and Ash voters: tell us which issues will decide this election
Wed, 29 May 2024 09:36:06 GMT

The Guardian is reporting from the constituency of Godalming and Ash to find out what issues people there care about most – and we want your help

The Guardian will be reporting from Godalming and Ash ahead of the general election. This will be part of a series of pieces from across the country focused on finding out what matters most to the people who live there.

If you live in the constituency of Godalming and Ash, can you tell us what will decide your vote? We’d like to understand the big issues facing you and your family and which policies matter to you. How happy are you with the state of housing, work, community relations, policing and health services? What local issues should we be looking at?

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Burnley voters: tell us which issues will decide this election
Tue, 28 May 2024 14:40:36 GMT

The Guardian is reporting from the constituency of Burnley to find out what issues people there care about most – and we want your help

The Guardian will be reporting from Burnley ahead of the general election. This will be part of a series of pieces from across the country focused on finding out what matters most to the people who live there.

In 2019, the Lancashire town elected its first Conservative MP in more than a century. If you live in the constituency of Burnley, can you tell us what will decide your vote? We’d like to understand the big issues facing you and your family and which policies matter to you. How happy are you with the state of housing, work, community relations, policing and health services? What local issues should we be looking at?

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ANC looks set to lose majority in watershed moment for South Africa
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:29:25 GMT

Rising unemployment, power cuts and water shortages cost party support as vote share dips below 50% according to early election results

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party looks set to lose its majority for the first time since it swept to power at the end of apartheid, in a watershed moment for the country, as support for the former liberation movement collapsed below 50% in partial results.

With 31.1% of votes counted by early evening on Thursday, South Africa was on the precipice of an era of national coalition government. The ANC had 42.3% of the vote, with the pro-business Democratic Alliance on 25% and the Marxist-inspired Economic Freedom Fighters on 9%.

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American voters are evenly divided over whether they are more likely to vote for a Republican...
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:55:33 +0000

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Most House Republicans who backed Trump challengers cruised to primary victories
Thu, 30 May 2024 12:17:00 +0000

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‘It’s bullshit’: voters on what Trump’s hush-money case means to them
Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:27 GMT

Many seem ambivalent on whether the ex-president will be found guilty – and some think it will only deepen polarization

For Josh Ellis, a refrigerator technician from southern Wisconsin, Donald Trump’s trial in New York is a sideshow. He’s not convinced of the prosecution’s narrative, or the former president’s – and the verdict will probably not affect his vote in November anyway.

“Biden’s running this country into the ground,” said Ellis, who said the economy was his main concern. At 49, Ellis has long viewed politicians as out of touch on economic issues; he used to vote for Democrats, but switched in 2016 to vote for Trump, who he saw as possibly offering a change.

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Tracking the Trump criminal cases and where they stand
Wed, 29 May 2024 15:33:07 +0000
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has been indicted in four criminal cases. Here is the latest news on each.
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House Democratic PAC to launch $100 million effort on abortion rights
Wed, 29 May 2024 14:00:13 +0000

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Analysis: Senate Democrats battle decline of ticket-splitting
Wed, 29 May 2024 12:32:35 +0000

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Biden campaign says Trump a ‘textbook racist’ after ex-Apprentice producer accuses him of using racial slur – live
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:35:39 GMT

Donald Trump reportedly used the slur when speaking about contestant Kwame Jackson, a Black finalist on the show

If a New York jury finds Trump guilty of business fraud charges, what impact would it have on the election? Reporting from two swing states, the Guardian’s Alice Herman and George Chidi looked for the answer:

For Josh Ellis, a refrigerator technician from southern Wisconsin, Donald Trump’s trial in New York is a sideshow. He’s not convinced of the prosecution’s narrative, or the former president’s – and the verdict will not likely affect his vote in November, anyway.

‘I think Kwame would be a great addition to the organization,’ Kepcher says to Trump, who winces while his head bobs around in reaction to what he is hearing and clearly resisting.

‘Why didn’t he just fire her?’ Trump asks, referring to Omarosa. It’s a reasonable question. Given that this the first time we’ve ever been in this situation, none of this is something we expected.

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A simple guide to the 4 July general election
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:44:15 GMT
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the UK general election will take place on 4 July.
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Trump trial jury continues deliberations in New York hush-money case
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:13:41 GMT

Panel asks to rehear judge’s instructions as Trump rants about proceedings and compares himself to Mother Teresa

Donald Trump’s criminal hush-money case in New York enters its second day of jury deliberations on Thursday with panelists weighing whether a payment to the adult film star Stormy Daniels was part of a plot to sway the 2016 election.

The jurors deliberated for approximately four and a half hours on Wednesday after beginning their discussions at about 11.30am.

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Greens and Plaid Cymru pledge to push Labour on climate, housing and poverty
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:56:13 GMT

Election campaigns kick off with policies on single market, climate crisis, NHS and clean seas

Plaid Cymru and the Green party have launched their election campaigns, focusing on issues ranging from offshore windfarms’ profits to initiatives for improving water and air quality.

The parties, which hope to win about four seats each, vowed to keep a Labour government in check and to push the party’s leader, Keir Starmer, to be bolder in areas such as health, housing and the environment.

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Analysis: In the trial, like the election, Trump’s base is inoculated against loss
Thu, 30 May 2024 11:35:35 +0000

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AI Election Project Methodology and Submission Information
Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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Labour to face fresh attack from Green party in key seats in election
Thu, 30 May 2024 05:00:21 GMT

Party hopes to lure voters who want radical change and strong climate policies, rather than centrism

Labour will face a renewed attack from the Green party in key marginal seats at this general election, as the group known primarily for its climate stance tries to reach voters who want radical change rather than centrism.

In sharp contrast to all of the main parties, the Greens will make an unabashed argument for higher taxes, which they will say are needed to fund the NHS, education and other priorities, alongside their call much stronger action on the climate crisis.

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Quarter of political donations in EU go to extremist and populist parties, data reveals
Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:20 GMT

Figures from 200 parties in 25 countries suggest hardline groups have had rise in donations in recent years, increasing war chests before European parliament elections

• Only seven EU countries require parties to reveal identity of all private donors
• Political donations in France swerve to the right as Le Pen’s niece raises more than Macron

A quarter of all private money donated to political parties in the EU is going to far-right, far-left and populist movements, boosting their finances by millions of euros before crucial European parliament elections next week.

With the polls predicting a rise in support for hardline conservative, Eurosceptic and pro-Russia parties, the Guardian and other 26 media partners, led by the investigations group Follow the Money, are publishing Transparency Gap, the most extensive analysis yet of political financing in the EU.

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Election risks, safety summits and Scarlett Johansson: the week in AI – podcast
Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:23 GMT

It’s been a busy week in the world of artificial intelligence. OpenAI found itself in hot water with Scarlett Johansson after launching its new chatbot, Sky, drawing comparisons to the Hollywood star’s character in the sci-fi film Her. In South Korea, the second global AI summit took place, and a report from the Alan Turing Institute explored how AI could influence elections. The Guardian’s UK technology editor, Alex Hern, tells Madeleine Finlay about what’s been happening

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Analysis: In the trial, like the election, Trump’s base is inoculated against loss
Wed, 29 May 2024 21:26:17 +0000

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Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?
Wed, 29 May 2024 20:23:02 GMT
How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.
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Uncertainty about young voters stems from the age group’s complexity
Wed, 29 May 2024 17:17:44 +0000
Young Americans are definitionally the country’s future. That’s particularly true in the realm of politics.
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Labour needs dreamers and idealists like Jeremy Corbyn | Letters
Wed, 29 May 2024 16:50:43 GMT

We need a centrist, electable party, writes one Labour member, but a good result for its former leader as an independent in Islington North would be welcome. Plus letters from Libby Telling, Simon Short, Susan Merli and Graeme Smith

A thoughtful article by Andy Beckett (It’s Corbyn’s last stand. But can he beat Labour’s Starmerite machine?, 24 May). The Labour party has always had idealists who have been important to the heart of the movement. They have also often been problematic to their party leaders. Think Clement Attlee and Nye Bevan, Harold Wilson and Tony Benn.

As a Labour party member, I did not vote for Jeremy Corbyn and did not believe he could lead the Labour party to electoral success. Sadly, I was proved right.

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South Africa goes to the polls – in pictures
Wed, 29 May 2024 14:18:46 GMT

South Africa’s national and provincial elections are being held to elect a new national assembly and legislatures in each of the nine provinces. Results will officially be announced on 2 June

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The Post’s Aaron Blake spoke Tuesday to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) about the 2024 election....
Wed, 29 May 2024 12:06:11 +0000

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The woman feeding Liverpool from an ice-cream van – video
Tue, 28 May 2024 09:47:52 GMT

Michelle Roach bought a used ice-cream van in order to bring cheap, affordable food to Liverpool's struggling communities. She wanted a vehicle with freezers built in for frozen food, and also something cheerful that was able to break down stigmas around food poverty. Using a '10 items for £5' model, Michelle sources discount food from supermarket surplus and donations.

The Guardian's Christopher Cherry follows Michelle and the van on its rounds, with the service struggling to meet overwhelming demand as the cost of living crisis deepens, and the UK's general election fast approaches.

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Sterilization, Murders, Suicides: Bans Haven’t Slowed Abortions, and They’re Costing Lives
Sun, 26 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Is this what the “pro-life” movement wanted?

The post Sterilization, Murders, Suicides: Bans Haven’t Slowed Abortions, and They’re Costing Lives appeared first on The Intercept.

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South Africa elections: voting under way amid grim national mood
Wed, 29 May 2024 06:56:59 GMT

Ruling African National Congress party could lose majority for first time since apartheid ended 30 years ago

Explainer: what are the issues and will the ANC lose its majority?

South Africans are voting in what are expected to be the most competitive elections since the end of apartheid, which could result in the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party losing its majority for the first time since Nelson Mandela led it to power 30 years ago.

The national mood is grim owing to some of the world’s highest rates of unemployment and inequality, power cuts, water shortages and violent crime. Younger generations do not feel the same gratitude and loyalty to the ANC as many of their parents and grandparents do, for leading the successful fight for multi-racial democracy.

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Political killings rock South Africa as it heads into elections
Tue, 28 May 2024 18:38:17 +0000
The epidemic of assassinations in the country looks to affect the vote for Parliament and the African National Congress’s bid to keep its majority.
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The Media Still Doesn’t Grasp the Danger of Trump
Sat, 25 May 2024 15:40:00 +0000

He tells the world he intends to be an authoritarian. So why won’t journalists repeat it?

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This AIPAC Donor Funnels Millions to an IDF Unit Accused of Violating Human Rights
Thu, 23 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The battalion has a dedicated U.S. nonprofit to support its operations — whose president is supporting AIPAC’s political agenda.

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In historic first, Canada lawmaker addresses legislature in Indigenous language
Tue, 28 May 2024 17:56:44 GMT

Sol Mamakwa gave first-ever Indigenous-language speech to Ontario provincial legislature, following rule change

A First Nations lawmaker in Ontario has addressed the province’s legislature in Anishininiimowin, in a “historic” milestone that repudiates a centuries-long colonial “war” on Indigenous languages.

Sol Mamakwa, a New Democratic party member from the community of Kingfisher Lake First Nation, rose on Tuesday to give the province’s first-ever Indigenous language speech in Queen’s Park, telling colleagues the moment left him feeling “thankful and proud”.

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Black Americans disproportionately encounter lies online, survey finds
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:16:53 GMT

Most Americans concerned about online misinformation as election nears, according to poll by watchdog group Free Press

As US presidential elections approach, the vast majority of Americans are concerned about online misinformation and fear they do not have enough accurate information on candidates, especially local ones, a new poll has shown.

While people across the political and racial spectrum reported being “very concerned” about the deliberate spread of online misinformation, the study found Black Americans are disproportionately encountering misinformation when seeking accurate news.

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French PM says voters for far right may end up like Britons ‘who cry over Brexit’
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:43:49 GMT

Gabriel Attal cautions against backing Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, which leads solidly in polls for European elections

The French prime minister, Gabriel Attal, has said voters choosing the far right in the European elections next week risk becoming like British people who regret backing Brexit.

“Don’t be like the British who cried after Brexit,” he told RTL radio on Thursday. “A large majority of British people regret Brexit and sometimes regret not turning out to vote, or voting for something that was negative for their country.

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Faisal Islam: Election tax row is a phony war
Thu, 30 May 2024 11:58:30 GMT
Promises by the Conservatives and Labour on tax are similar but reality will emerge after 4 July.
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Rare music, famous dogs and naughty feral chickens – take the Thursday quiz
Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:29 GMT

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

This week the Thursday quiz is steadfastly ignoring the general election in the UK, though not ignoring elections elsewhere. You face 15 questions on topical news, general knowledge, and some other stuff that caught the eye this week. There are no prizes, but you can let us know how you got on in the comments, where you can pick up bonus points for being funny, but lose points for tediously quibbling with the questions like that one boring bloke does at your local pub quiz every week. Enjoy!

The Thursday quiz, No 162

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The fake news divide: how Modi’s rule is fracturing India – video
Thu, 30 May 2024 09:31:48 GMT

India is in the final stages of a general election, and almost one billion people are registered to vote. The country's prime minister ,Narendra Modi, has been in power for more than 10 years, and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) is seeking a third term.

But critics of Modi and the BJP say his government has become increasingly authoritarian, fracturing the country along religious lines and threatening India’s secular democracy. At the same time, the space for freedom of speech has been shrinking while disinformation and hate speech has exploded on social media.

The Guardian’s video team travelled through India to explore how fake news and censorship might be shaping the outcome of the election

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Italy’s PM says fascism is ‘consigned to history’. Not everyone is so sure
Thu, 30 May 2024 05:01:43 GMT
With the far right set to gain in European elections, is the extreme becoming mainstream in Italy?
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The Guardian view on Macron, Scholz and Europe’s future: a question of ambition | Editorial
Wed, 29 May 2024 17:28:09 GMT

On a state visit to Germany, the French president called for an EU reset to combat the threat of the radical right. He should be listened to

Ahead of the most consequential European elections of recent times, the signs of a significant rightward shift are unmistakable. In France, Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National is now polling more than double its nearest rivals and looks set to record a disturbingly decisive victory. In Germany, the far-right AfD is out-polling all three parties in the governing coalition, despite being embroiled in a series of high-profile scandals.

Whether such parties will be capable of forming a cohesive force after the election is another matter. As a Guardian investigation into their funding reveals on Thursday, the financial backing is there. But the pan-European radical right is split into fractious and rivalrous blocs, and internally divided over issues such as the war in Ukraine. The AfD has just been expelled from the Identity and Democracy group, after its former lead candidate, Maximilian Krah, sought to exculpate the actions of some members of the Nazi SS. Nevertheless, the rise of nationalist, populist and Eurosceptic parties across the continent has become a defining phenomenon of the times.

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Spanish MPs give final approval to amnesty law for Catalonia’s separatists
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:49:39 GMT

Ex-regional president Carles Puigdemont among high-profile beneficiaries after MPs approve law by 177 votes to 172

Spanish MPs have given their final approval to the deeply divisive amnesty law that the country’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, offered Catalan separatists in return for helping him back to power after last year’s inconclusive general election.

The new law, approved by 177 votes to 172 in Spain’s 350-seat congress of deputies, will apply to about 400 people involved in the symbolic independence referendum of November 2014 and the illegal unilateral poll that followed three years later, which triggered Spain’s worst political crisis in four decades.

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South Africa holds national election as support for ruling ANC ebbs
Wed, 29 May 2024 12:03:16 +0000
The African National Congress looks likely to win the most parliamentary seats but fall short of a majority for the first time in three decades.
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India elections: PM Narendra Modi claims he has been chosen by God
Mon, 27 May 2024 06:56:56 GMT

Indian leader tells interviewer God ‘just keeps making me do things’ but that he ‘cannot dial him directly’

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has said he believes he has been chosen by God, as the multi-stage Indian election nears its completion.

“I am convinced that ‘Parmatma’ (God) sent me for a purpose. Once the purpose is achieved, my work will be one done. This is why I have completely dedicated myself to God,” he told NDTV news channel on Sunday.

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Trump’s son offers trial commentary on TikTok, app he once attacked
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:41:01 +0000

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Live updates: Jury deliberations continue in Trump’s hush money trial
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:41:01 +0000
The jury is deliberating for a second day in Donald Trump’s trial on allegations of business fraud related to a hush money payment.
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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R), a rumored contender to be Donald Trump’s running mate, was...
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:34:25 +0000

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What happens if jurors cannot agree on a verdict?
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:19:09 +0000

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Some 76 percent of Americans — including 81 percent of registered voters — say they are...
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:10:07 +0000

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IRS Direct File is here to stay. All 50 states are invited.
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:00:40 +0000
The Biden administration announced plans to renew the experimental free tax filing service that it tested this year, and to make it available in more than 12 states.
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Meet the couples braving the Trump trial chaos to get married at the courthouse next door
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:57:58 +0000

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New York governor to launch bill banning smartphones in schools
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:55:09 GMT

Exclusive: Kathy Hochul pushes online child safety, telling social media companies: ‘You’re not going to profit off the mental health of children’

The New York governor, Kathy Hochul, plans to introduce a bill banning smartphones in schools, the latest in a series of legislative moves aimed at online child safety by New York’s top official.

“I have seen these addictive algorithms pull in young people, literally capture them and make them prisoners in a space where they are cut off from human connection, social interaction and normal classroom activity,” she said.

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Analysis: Trump and allies step up suggestions of rigged trial — with bad evidence
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:50:02 +0000

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Trump and allies step up suggestions of rigged trial — with bad evidence
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:26:11 +0000
And it’s not just the false claim that the jury doesn’t need to be unanimous about his crimes.
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New poll: Most voters say Trump guilty verdict would not affect vote
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:24:24 +0000

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Nikki Haley criticized for writing ‘Finish Them!’ on artillery shell in Israel
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:23:45 +0000

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Little change in a presidential campaign most Americans don’t want
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:59:24 +0000

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If convicted in his hush money trial, here’s what Trump could face next
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:55:10 +0000

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New vodcast episode dives into closing arguments, jury instructions
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:34:29 +0000

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Analysis: The right-wing technocratic dream of stopping nonexistent voter fraud
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:29:50 +0000

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Donald Trump left the courtroom after jurors headed back to the jury room. The former president...
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:20:26 +0000

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The court reporters have concluded reading back the testimony requested by the jury. The panel is...
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:17:35 +0000

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What David Pecker testified to: Secrets and tabloid pacts
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:15:21 +0000

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Scientists have discovered a 50,000-year-old herpes virus – and perhaps how modern humans came to rule the world | Jonathan Kennedy
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:03:35 GMT

Revolutionary ancient DNA evidence indicates that Homo sapiens finished off Neanderthals through deadly infectious diseases

Less than a decade ago, the American anthropologist James C Scott described infectious diseases as the “loudest silence” in the prehistoric archaeological record. Epidemics must have devastated human societies in the distant past and changed the course of history, but, Scott lamented, the artefacts left behind reveal nothing about them.

Over the last few years, the silence has been shattered by pioneering research that analyses microbial DNA extracted from very old human skeletons. The latest example of this is a groundbreaking study that identified three viruses in 50,000-year-old Neanderthal bones. These pathogens still afflict modern humans: adenovirus, herpesvirus and papillomavirus cause the common cold, cold sores, and genital warts and cancer, respectively. The discovery may help us resolve the greatest mystery of the Palaeolithic era: what caused the extinction of Neanderthals.

Jonathan Kennedy teaches politics and global health at Queen Mary University of London and is the author of Pathogenesis: How Germs Made History

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Origin Energy offered to sell Eraring power station to NSW government for $544m
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:00:15 GMT

Exclusive: Documents reveal offer was made three years before Origin and government reached deal to keep Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station open

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Origin Energy offered to sell its Eraring power station to the New South Wales government for more than half a billion dollars before announcing it would close the plant in August 2025, a document now made public reveals.

The energy company, which last week announced a pact with the government to keep the nation’s biggest coal-fired power station open for at least another two years, had offered to sell back the privatised facility for $544m during negotiations in 2021.

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Hit the road: will 24 new multimillion-dollar electric buses be left sitting in a Brisbane shed?
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:00:13 GMT

Brisbane city council ordered 60 of the electric vehicles, but a cut back in scheduled services means just over half may be needed

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Two dozen state-of-the art, multimillion-dollar electric buses could be left sitting idle in a shed when the Brisbane Metro service starts operations this year, because it will operate less frequently than initially planned.

The system was originally designed to operate every three minutes, but it’s now planned to run every five minutes, which would require fewer vehicles.

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Gaza pier suspension another blow to troubled U.S. aid mission
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:00:29 +0000
Biden administration officials say it will take days to reassemble the Gaza pier after a section floated away, but that the project remains viable.
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Poll: Most voters say Trump guilty verdict would not affect vote
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:58:41 +0000

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Donald Trump passed a note to his attorney Todd Blanche. Blanche read it, smiled and gave...
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:58:48 +0000

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Testimony readbacks: The community theater of court
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:53:18 +0000

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First lady Jill Biden is traveling to the battleground states of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania this weekend....
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:39:02 +0000

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Donald Trump said something to his attorney Emil Bove and shook his head. Bove made a...
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:39:44 +0000

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As the judge finished rereading his jury instructions, Donald Trump wrote a note to his attorney...
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:32:04 +0000

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Justice Juan Merchan is done repeating parts of his charge. Two court reporters have begun rereading...
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:31:21 +0000

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The right-wing technocratic dream of stopping nonexistent voter fraud
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:24:26 +0000
When you’re a right-wing actor who’s good with computers, you may be confident that you’re the one who can prove the existence of something that doesn’t exist.
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Yesterday, Donald Trump complained on social media that he does not know what the charges are...
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:23:36 +0000

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Ukraine setbacks nudge Biden toward allowing use of U.S. weapons in Russia
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:19:19 +0000

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Jurors must be unanimous to convict Trump, can disagree on underlying crimes
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:14:49 +0000

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Donald Trump is nodding off as the judge continues rereading a section of the instructions he...
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:06:24 +0000

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Mother of Jan. 6 officer ‘swatted’ at Va. home hours after he criticized Trump
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:03:14 +0000

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Justice Juan Merchan is now reading a large section of his legal instructions to the jury,...
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:58:38 +0000

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Jurors want to hear a significant chunk of the judge’s instructions again, according to a new...
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:55:25 +0000

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Donald Trump closed his eyes while the judge and lawyers discussed what material would be repeated...
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:43:43 +0000

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Justice Juan Merchan is on the bench, and he and the lawyers are beginning to discuss...
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:40:21 +0000

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The White House on Thursday announced new details about President Biden’s travel to France next week.
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:39:21 +0000

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Jury's out
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:39:31 +0000
This week, the crew discusses the closing arguments from both the prosecution and defense in Trump's New York trial. Justice Department reporter Perry Stein joins Libby Casey and James Hohmann in the studio, while Rhonda Colvin reports from outside the Manhattan courthouse. Plus, what were the legal instructions that Justice Juan Merchan gave the jury? And when there's a verdict, join us on WashingtonPost.com for live video coverage. A new episode of The Trump Trials: Sidebar will publish soon after the verdict is read, and you can keep up with The Post's ongoing coverage in The Trump Trials newsletter.
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Donald Trump is in the courtroom.
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:32:38 +0000

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Trump closing gap among those who ‘definitely’ plan to vote, per new poll
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:17:04 +0000

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Listen to the latest episode of The Trump Trials: Sidebar podcast
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:13:03 +0000

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Where is Donald Trump while the jury deliberates? Justice Juan Merchan said Wednesday that Trump and...
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:06:54 +0000

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While Trump waits for verdict, they wed
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:04:29 +0000
Meet the couples braving the chaos to get married at the Manhattan courthouse next door to Trump’s hush money trial
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When will the jury reach a verdict?
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:00:30 +0000

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President Biden on Thursday marked the ninth anniversary of the death of his son, Beau, with...
Thu, 30 May 2024 12:58:06 +0000

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Jury wants to rehear testimony about Trump talks with Cohen, Pecker
Thu, 30 May 2024 12:58:09 +0000

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What happened during the jury’s first day of deliberations
Thu, 30 May 2024 12:57:42 +0000

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Analysis: Biden’s uphill battle with Haley supporters
Thu, 30 May 2024 11:55:34 +0000

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Dining across the divide: ‘I think killing animals and eating them is fine. He doesn’t’
Thu, 30 May 2024 11:30:08 GMT

Did a committed omnivore and a committed vegan chew things over in a friendly manner? And what happened when they moved on to bullying on social media?

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In New York, jury deliberation began Wednesday in Donald Trump’s hush money case. Jurors were dismissed...
Thu, 30 May 2024 11:15:26 +0000

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RFK Jr. files complaint over potential exclusion from debate stage
Thu, 30 May 2024 11:00:31 +0000

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Biden, Harris launch Black voter group as they aim to blunt Trump’s gains
Thu, 30 May 2024 10:45:48 +0000

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Where is Joe Biden’s fury about decapitated Palestinian babies? | Arwa Mahdawi
Thu, 30 May 2024 10:01:26 GMT

Politicians parroted untrue rumors that Hamas had beheaded Israeli babies. When the children are Palestinian, they shrug

Earlier this week, I sat down to write a piece about a campus safety officer at a public college in New York who told pro-Palestinian protesters that he supported genocide. “Yes I do, I support genocide,” the officer said, after a protester accused him of this at a graduation event at the College of Staten Island, part of the public City University of New York (Cuny) system, last Thursday. “I support killing all you guys, how about that?”

It’s possible that you didn’t hear about this incident: while it was covered by a few outlets, including the Associated Press, it didn’t get a huge amount of press. It certainly wasn’t splashed all over the front page of the New York Post the way it would have been if that guard had made the same comment about Israelis. The New York Times, which has written a lot about safety on college campuses – and published a piece on anti-Israel speeches at Cuny just a couple of days before this incident – didn’t seem to deem it newsworthy. And the White House didn’t chime in with a horrified statement about anti-Palestinian bias on campuses. After all, this wasn’t a big deal, right? It was just a security guard saying he supports genocide. Which, it should be clear now, is essentially the same position as the US government.

Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist

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ABC boss rejects suggestion it ‘cowered to a News Corp pile-on’ over Laura Tingle comments
Thu, 30 May 2024 09:34:48 GMT

David Anderson says News Corp is ‘obsessed’ with the ABC after Tingle faces backlash over ‘racist country’ comments

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The ABC managing director, David Anderson, has told Senate estimates he believes the attack on the political journalist Laura Tingle this week was a “News Corp pile-on” but denies the broadcaster’s response was “cowering”.

Justin Stevens, the public broadcaster’s news director, said on Wednesday that Tingle’s remarks at the Sydney writers’ festival did not meet the ABC’s editorial standards and that she had been counselled.

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Next UK government should introduce scams legislation, says City lobby group
Thu, 30 May 2024 06:29:08 GMT

Group wants big tech social media firms to pay up to £40m a year to reimburse customers after years of shouldering cost of fraud

A leading City lobby group is calling on the next government to bring in scams legislation that forces big tech and social media companies to cough up up to £40m a year to reimburse customers and fight fraud on their platforms.

The demand came in a ‘financial services manifesto’ released by UK Finance, which represents banks, payments companies and other financial firms.

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The ugly truth behind ChatGPT: AI is guzzling resources at planet-eating rates | Mariana Mazzucato
Thu, 30 May 2024 06:00:21 GMT

Big tech is playing its part in reaching net zero targets, but its vast new datacentres are run at huge cost to the environment

• Mariana Mazzucato is professor of economics at UCL, and director of the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose

When you picture the tech industry, you probably think of things that don’t exist in physical space, such as the apps and internet browser on your phone. But the infrastructure required to store all this information – the physical datacentres housed in business parks and city outskirts – consume massive amounts of energy. Despite its name, the infrastructure used by the “cloud” accounts for more global greenhouse emissions than commercial flights. In 2018, for instance, the 5bn YouTube hits for the viral song Despacito used the same amount of energy it would take to heat 40,000 US homes annually.

This is a hugely environmentally destructive side to the tech industry. While it has played a big role in reaching net zero, giving us smart meters and efficient solar, it’s critical that we turn the spotlight on its environmental footprint. Large language models such as ChatGPT are some of the most energy-guzzling technologies of all. Research suggests, for instance, that about 700,000 litres of water could have been used to cool the machines that trained ChatGPT-3 at Microsoft’s data facilities. It is hardly news that the tech bubble’s self-glorification has obscured the uglier sides of this industry, from its proclivity for tax avoidance to its invasion of privacy and exploitation of our attention span. The industry’s environmental impact is a key issue, yet the companies that produce such models have stayed remarkably quiet about the amount of energy they consume – probably because they don’t want to spark our concern.

Mariana Mazzucato is professor in the economics of innovation and public value at University College London, where she is founding director of the UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose

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Why a Trump lawyer’s prison reference was so ‘outrageous’
Wed, 29 May 2024 15:21:57 +0000
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Texas governor touts new ‘school choice’ majority after primary runoffs
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Trump is gaining ground on TikTok, former Obama adviser warns
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The jurors in Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial are about to discover how weird their job really is.
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I see no reason why Diane Abbott can't stand for Labour, says Angela Rayner
Wed, 29 May 2024 04:04:33 GMT
Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak is pressed on his Covid lockdown fine at a public Q&A in Buckinghamshire.
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Kenya begins public hearings into alleged abuses by UK troops
Tue, 28 May 2024 18:40:54 GMT

British soldiers stationed in Kenya have been accused of rights violations and offences including murder

Kenya has launched public hearings into allegations of human rights violations and abuses of power by British troops based in the former colony.

The British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk) is an economic lifeline for many in the central town of Nanyuki, where it maintains a permanent base, but soldiers stationed there have also been accused of committing offences including murder.

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Family of man who died after being deported blame Home Office delays
Mon, 27 May 2024 07:00:24 GMT

Appeal allowed Sudharsan Ithayachandran to return to UK to be with his family, but he died in Sri Lanka while awaiting visa

The family of a man who died abroad after being wrongly deported by the UK Home Office have blamed the department for causing delays that stopped him being reunited with his children.

Sudharsan Ithayachandran, 41, was deported from the UK to Sri Lanka on 24 December 2019 – his wedding anniversary – after admitting to working illegally at Tesco and using false documents.

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Haiti gang kills US politician’s missionary daughter and her husband
Fri, 24 May 2024 17:20:54 GMT

Missouri state representative Ben Baker’s daughter and her husband were reportedly ambushed when leaving a church

The daughter and son-in-law of a US Republican politician are among three Christian missionaries who have been killed by gang members in Haiti as it emerged that the long-awaited deployment of an multinational security force tasked with rescuing the Caribbean country from months of bloodshed had been delayed.

Ben Baker, a Republican state representative from Missouri, announced the news of the couple’s murder on Facebook late on Thursday, writing: “My heart is broken in a thousand pieces. I’ve never felt this kind of pain.”

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U.K. Parliament dissolves, election campaign drama gets underway
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:44:02 +0000
This is not a repeat of the United Kingdom’s last general election in 2019, Boris Johnson is AWOL. And no one wants to talk about Brexit.
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Former Tory MP backs Labour at general election
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:28:22 GMT
Mark Logan, who is standing down as an MP, says the Tory Party is "unrecognisable" from a decade ago.
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‘Hong Kong 47’ trial: 14 activists found guilty of conspiracy to commit subversion
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:16:00 GMT

Western governments condemn verdict in biggest case since introduction of national security law

Fourteen people have been found guilty of subversion by a court in Hong Kong in the biggest case against pro-democracy campaigners – against a group known as the “Hong Kong 47” – since China imposed a national security law to crush dissent.

A panel of judges handpicked by Hong Kong’s government found that the convicted people – one organiser and 13 candidates, almost all of them former politicians – had committed the national security offence of “conspiracy to subvert state power” by holding unofficial election primaries in 2020.

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Thu, 30 May 2024 16:02:59 GMT
Plaid Cymru is launching its general election campaign, promising a "positive alternative".
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Greens challenge 'timid' Labour at election launch
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:59:51 GMT
After record local election gains, the Greens are aiming for four MPs in their "most ambitious" campaign.
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Starmer left-wing purge row is not dying down, says Chris Mason
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:52:17 GMT
The Labour leader is facing a backlash over claims he is freezing out left-wing election candidates.
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California comedown: how illicit cannabis farms have left a wilderness where ‘you’re lucky to see a lizard’
Thu, 30 May 2024 11:00:07 GMT

The golden state legalised marijuana production in 2016, but strict curbs have led to a thriving black market. Its hub is in Siskiyou county, where the environmental damage is clear to see

In the shadow of Mount Shasta in northern California, a sea of makeshift greenhouses and plywood huts sprawls between the conifer trees of the high desert. From the air, many of the polytunnels look in bad shape, their plastic covers torn by the wind to reveal what’s inside: hundreds of cannabis plants packet tightly together, their distinctive green leaves easily identifiable against the volcanic soil.

This remote area of Siskiyou county is known for its goldrush history, black bears and returning grey wolves, but in the last few years it has also become a hub for California’s parallel market in cannabis production. More than 6,000 hectares (15,000 acres) of illicit cannabis farms cover the Republic-leaning county, which voted not to legalise commercial farming despite the statewide vote for legalisation in November 2016.

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Labour and Tories rule out raising VAT after election
Thu, 30 May 2024 09:38:11 GMT
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Thu, 30 May 2024 04:57:16 GMT
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'Labour wants to exclude me from Parliament' - Abbott
Thu, 30 May 2024 03:12:11 GMT
It comes amid a row over whether the party will select the veteran Labour MP to run at the election.
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Corbyn launches election campaign as an independent
Wed, 29 May 2024 21:13:57 GMT
The former Labour leader will stand against the party he led from 2015 to 2020 to contest Islington North.
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Electioncast: What’s going on with Diane Abbott?
Wed, 29 May 2024 18:27:00 GMT
Keir Starmer denies Diane Abbott is barred from standing for Labour
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8BitDo M Edition mechanical keyboard is a modern take on IBM’s Model M
Wed, 29 May 2024 17:43:49 +0000
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ITV to host first general election leaders' debate
Wed, 29 May 2024 10:38:50 GMT
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will face each other in a head-to-head debate hosted by ITV on 4 June.
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India’s historic election
Tue, 28 May 2024 22:27:51 +0000
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Conditioning Aid to Israel Would Boost Support for Biden in Key States, New Poll Finds
Tue, 21 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In the survey of Democrats and independents in five battleground states, 2 in 5 voters said a ceasefire and conditioning aid would make them more likely to vote for Biden.

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Outside Groups Spent $285,000 Backing Jamaal Bowman. AIPAC Alone Just Dropped Nearly $2 Million to Attack Him.
Thu, 16 May 2024 21:08:07 +0000

With Bowman’s challenger handpicked by AIPAC, the Israel lobby is cementing its status as the biggest player in Democratic primary politics.

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‘It was like the wild west’: meet the First Nations guardians protecting Canada’s pristine shores
Thu, 30 May 2024 07:00:23 GMT

From crab monitoring and bear patrols to rescue operations, the watchmen are the official eyes and ears of indigenous communities

It’s Delaney Mack’s first time pulling crab traps and she is unsure what to do. Mack, the newest member of the Nuxalk Guardian Watchmen, has had months of training for the multifaceted job, which might on any given day include rescuing a kayaker, taking ocean samples or monitoring a logging operation. But winching crabs up 100ft from the sea floor was not in the manual.

Soon, however, the four-person operation is humming along. The crab survey is a vital part of their work as guardians of this Indigenous territory in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It was started more than 15 years ago in response to heavy commercial crab fishing in an area where the federal government had done little independent monitoring to determine if a fishery was sustainable.

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Republicans Can’t Decide: Do They Hate Prosecutors Because of Bail Reform or Abortion?
Thu, 16 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Since Dobbs, state-level Republicans have sought to strip power from DAs elected in Democratic cities who won’t prosecute abortion care.

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If A.I. Can Do Your Job, Maybe It Can Also Replace Your C.E.O. | Chief executives are vulnerable to the same forces buffeting their employees. Leadership is important, but so is efficiency — and cost-cutting.
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Derby dream may become reality for 91-year-old environmental campaigner
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:22:24 GMT

Bill Gredley, owner of Ambiente Friendly, fourth-favourite for Epsom Classic, takes unconventional route in racing and in life

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Olympiakos make history, while Wembley awaits for Dortmund and Real Madrid: Football Weekly Extra - podcast
Thu, 30 May 2024 11:07:17 GMT

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew, Mark Langdon and Stephen Kountourou as Olympiakos win their first major European trophy

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On the podcast today: Olympiakos are the first Greek team to win a major European trophy, and while the final itself wasn’t a classic, success for teams like them is surely why the Conference League was created. What a night for manager José Luis Mendilibar and heartache for Fiorentina, who lose in the final again.

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Nine acknowledges ‘trauma’ and need to ‘do more’ after allegations of sexual harassment and toxic culture
Thu, 30 May 2024 09:52:17 GMT

Mike Sneesby a signatory to all-staff email detailing response to allegations of predatory behaviour and bullying in newsrooms

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Nine Entertainment has acknowledged “the trauma” caused by alleged acts of bullying, misuse of power and sexual harassment in its newsrooms and conceded to staff it needs to “do more” to make it a safe place to work.

In an all-staff email sent late on Thursday, Nine outlined its response to widespread reporting of predatory behaviour, bullying and sexual harassment by senior executives across the company.

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Amazon execs may be personally liable for tricking users into Prime sign-ups
Wed, 29 May 2024 21:58:39 +0000
Emails reveal Amazon has pushed back on FTC demands for data on all Prime users.
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Bonus Daily Cartoon: Constitutional Wishes
Wed, 29 May 2024 20:35:37 +0000
“Add ‘the right to a speedy trial.’ I hate waiting for a verdict.”
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From the archive: The secret deportations: how Britain betrayed the Chinese men who served the country in the war – podcast
Wed, 29 May 2024 04:00:04 GMT

We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.

This week, from 2021: During the second world war, Chinese merchant seamen helped keep Britain fed, fuelled and safe – and many gave their lives doing so. But from late 1945, hundreds of them who had settled in Liverpool suddenly disappeared. Now their children are piecing together the truth. By Dan Hancox

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Argentinian president to meet Silicon Valley CEOs in bid to court tech titans
Tue, 28 May 2024 18:22:38 GMT

Javier Milei to hold private talks with Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman as Argentina faces worst economic crisis in decades

Javier Milei, Argentina’s president, is set to meet with the leaders of some of the world’s largest tech companies in Silicon Valley this week. The far-right libertarian leader will hold private talks with Sundar Pichai of Google, Sam Altman of OpenAI, Mark Zuckerberg of Meta and Tim Cook of Apple.

Milei also met last month with Elon Musk, who has become one of the South American president’s most prominent cheerleaders and repeatedly shared his pro-deregulation, anti-social justice message on X (formerly Twitter). Peter Thiel, the tech billionaire, has also twice visited Milei, flying to Buenos Aires to speak with him in February and May of this year.

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Canada to restore right of citizens born abroad to pass citizenship to children also born outside country
Fri, 24 May 2024 16:40:47 GMT

Federal government to amend Citizenship Act, removing ‘second-generation cut-off’ introduced by Conservative government

Canada plans to restore the right of citizens born abroad to pass their citizenship to children also born outside the country, following a court ruling that a “first-generation limit” in the law was unconstitutional.

The federal government announced legislation to amend the Citizenship Act, removing a “second-generation cut-off” introduced by the previous Conservative government, after an Ontario court ruled in December that the limit was unconstitutional.

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Why Vladimir Putin’s Family Is Learning Mandarin
Sat, 25 May 2024 01:00:00 +0000
During the last few weeks, American political discourse has been consumed by what’s happening inside a New York City courtroom. But the world outside it hasn’t stopped.
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The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Is Constitutional, After All
Thu, 16 May 2024 23:34:55 +0000

And for some reason Justice Samuel Alito can’t stop talking about this witch trial judge.

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In the Bronx, Donald Trump Goes to His Hateful, Happy Place
Fri, 24 May 2024 14:58:57 +0000
“Like it or not, this is a rally,” the former President said, seemingly a little embarrassed by the unremarkable size of the crowd.
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The State Department Says Israel Isn’t Blocking Aid. Videos Show the Opposite.
Sat, 18 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

From targeting humanitarian vehicles to standing by as mobs attack trucks, Israel is blocking aid from reaching Gaza.

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University Professors Are Losing Their Jobs Over “New McCarthyism” on Gaza
Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

As brutal police repression sweeps campus encampments, schools have been cutting ties with pro-Palestine faculty members without tenure.

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AI-Generated Fake News Is Coming to an Election Near You
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Targeted, AI-generated political misinformation is already out there—and humans are falling for it.
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How to Pick Stocks Like You’re in Congress
Mon, 27 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
The team at Autopilot, an app that lets you copy the trades of Nancy Pelosi’s husband (up forty-five per cent last year) or Dan Crenshaw (up forty-one), choose their newest offering.
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What the Rise of Far-Right Politics Says About the Economy in an Election Year
2024-05-21T00:00:00Z
With voters taking to the polls in dozens of countries this year, could election outcomes lean conservative? Paula Rettl says a lack of social mobility and a sense of economic insecurity are some of the factors fueling far-right movements around the world.
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How to trade an election
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:10:12 +0000
It is becoming harder for investors to ignore politics
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qualifiers: 4.29 politics, 3.57 election

The VA Is Quietly Fast-Tracking MDMA Therapy for Veterans
Mon, 20 May 2024 18:21:43 +0000

With FDA approval on the horizon, an internal document lays out measures to treat PTSD and stanch the suicide crisis.

The post The VA Is Quietly Fast-Tracking MDMA Therapy for Veterans appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 205 Score: 6.43 source: theintercept.com age: 9 days
qualifiers: 2.86 federal government, 2.14 executive, 1.43 congress

Secrecy Concerns Mount Over Spy Powers Targeting US Data Centers
Tue, 14 May 2024 16:16:58 +0000
A coalition of digital rights groups is demanding the US declassify records that would clarify just how expansive a major surveillance program really is.
Match ID: 206 Score: 5.71 source: www.wired.com age: 16 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics, 1.43 congress

Medical Workers Evacuated From Gaza, but 3 Americans Refuse to Leave
Fri, 17 May 2024 23:47:13 +0000

Remaining health care workers won’t go until Israel stops blocking entry of new medical personnel.

The post Medical Workers Evacuated From Gaza, but 3 Americans Refuse to Leave appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 207 Score: 4.29 source: theintercept.com age: 12 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

An Israeli Company Is Hawking Its Self-Launching Drone System to U.S. Police Departments
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

A Louisiana sheriff’s department has been testing the drone system, which is already used by the Israeli police and many settlements.

The post An Israeli Company Is Hawking Its Self-Launching Drone System to U.S. Police Departments appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 208 Score: 4.29 source: theintercept.com age: 13 days
qualifiers: 2.14 executive, 2.14 constitution

‘Cringeworthy’: what people in Dover think of Labour and Keir Starmer – video
Fri, 10 May 2024 17:39:27 GMT

Keir Starmer appeared in Dover and Deal alongside the Labour party’s newest MP, the former Tory Natalie Elphicke, to announce the scrapping of the Rwanda deportation scheme if Labour is elected. The Guardian spoke to people in Dover to get their reaction

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Match ID: 209 Score: 4.29 source: www.theguardian.com age: 20 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

How American politics has infected investing
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:41:46 +0000
Beware: taking a stand can be expensive
Match ID: 210 Score: 4.29 source: www.economist.com age: 39 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

A Dangerous New Home for Online Extremism
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, offer independently-minded internet users a safe haven—but it’s also a boon to those with a darker purpose.
Match ID: 211 Score: 4.29 source: www.wired.com age: 127 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

Regulators Are Finally Catching Up With Big Tech
Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
The lawless, Wild West era of AI and technology is almost at an end, as data protection authorities use new and existing legislation to get tough.
Match ID: 212 Score: 4.29 source: www.wired.com age: 139 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:10:00 +0000

 

In the rapidly advancing landscape of AI technology and innovation, LimeWire emerges as a unique platform in the realm of generative AI tools. This platform not only stands out from the multitude of existing AI tools but also brings a fresh approach to content generation. LimeWire not only empowers users to create AI content but also provides creators with creative ways to share and monetize their creations.

As we explore LimeWire, our aim is to uncover its features, benefits for creators, and the exciting possibilities it offers for AI content generation. This platform presents an opportunity for users to harness the power of AI in image creation, all while enjoying the advantages of a free and accessible service.

Let's unravel the distinctive features that set LimeWire apart in the dynamic landscape of AI-powered tools, understanding how creators can leverage its capabilities to craft unique and engaging AI-generated images.

Introduction

This revamped LimeWire invites users to register and unleash their creativity by crafting original AI content, which can then be shared and showcased on the LimeWire Studio. Notably, even acclaimed artists and musicians, such as Deadmau5, Soulja Boy, and Sean Kingston, have embraced this platform to publish their content in the form of NFT music, videos, and images.

Beyond providing a space for content creation and sharing, LimeWire introduces monetization models to empower users to earn revenue from their creations. This includes avenues such as earning ad revenue and participating in the burgeoning market of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). As we delve further, we'll explore these monetization strategies in more detail to provide a comprehensive understanding of LimeWire's innovative approach to content creation and distribution.

LimeWire Studio welcomes content creators into its fold, providing a space to craft personalized AI-focused content for sharing with fans and followers. Within this creative hub, every piece of content generated becomes not just a creation but a unique asset—ownable and tradable. Fans have the opportunity to subscribe to creators' pages, immersing themselves in the creative journey and gaining ownership of digital collectibles that hold tradeable value within the LimeWire community. Notably, creators earn a 2.5% royalty each time their content is traded, adding a rewarding element to the creative process.

The platform's flexibility is evident in its content publication options. Creators can choose to share their work freely with the public or opt for a premium subscription model, granting exclusive access to specialized content for subscribers.

LimeWire AI Studio

As of the present moment, LimeWire focuses on AI Image Generation, offering a spectrum of creative possibilities to its user base. The platform, however, has ambitious plans on the horizon, aiming to broaden its offerings by introducing AI music and video generation tools in the near future. This strategic expansion promises creators even more avenues for expression and engagement with their audience, positioning LimeWire Studio as a dynamic and evolving platform within the realm of AI-powered content creation.

AI Image Generation Tools

The LimeWire AI image generation tool presents a versatile platform for both the creation and editing of images. Supporting advanced models such as Stable Diffusion 2.1, Stable Diffusion XL, and DALL-E 2, LimeWire offers a sophisticated toolkit for users to delve into the realm of generative AI art.

Much like other tools in the generative AI landscape, LimeWire provides a range of options catering to various levels of complexity in image creation. Users can initiate the creative process with prompts as simple as a few words or opt for more intricate instructions, tailoring the output to their artistic vision.

What sets LimeWire apart is its seamless integration of different AI models and design styles. Users have the flexibility to effortlessly switch between various AI models, exploring diverse design styles such as cinematic, digital art, pixel art, anime, analog film, and more. Each style imparts a distinctive visual identity to the generated AI art, enabling users to explore a broad spectrum of creative possibilities.

The platform also offers additional features, including samplers, allowing users to fine-tune the quality and detail levels of their creations. Customization options and prompt guidance further enhance the user experience, providing a user-friendly interface for both novice and experienced creators.

Excitingly, LimeWire is actively developing its proprietary AI model, signaling ongoing innovation and enhancements to its image generation capabilities. This upcoming addition holds the promise of further expanding the creative horizons for LimeWire users, making it an evolving and dynamic platform within the landscape of AI-driven art and image creation.

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Automatically Mint Your Content As NFTs

Upon completing your creative endeavor on LimeWire, the platform allows you the option to publish your content. An intriguing feature follows this step: LimeWire automates the process of minting your creation as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT), utilizing either the Polygon or Algorand blockchain. This transformative step imbues your artwork with a unique digital signature, securing its authenticity and ownership in the decentralized realm.

Creators on LimeWire hold the power to decide the accessibility of their NFT creations. By opting for a public release, the content becomes discoverable by anyone, fostering a space for engagement and interaction. Furthermore, this choice opens the avenue for enthusiasts to trade the NFTs, adding a layer of community involvement to the artistic journey.

Alternatively, LimeWire acknowledges the importance of exclusivity. Creators can choose to share their posts exclusively with their premium subscribers. In doing so, the content remains a special offering solely for dedicated fans, creating an intimate and personalized experience within the LimeWire community. This flexibility in sharing options emphasizes LimeWire's commitment to empowering creators with choices in how they connect with their audience and distribute their digital creations.

After creating your content, you can choose to publish the content. It will automatically mint your creation as an NFT on the Polygon or Algorand blockchain. You can also choose whether to make it public or subscriber-only.

If you make it public, anyone can discover your content and even trade the NFTs. If you choose to share the post only with your premium subscribers, it will be exclusive only to your fans.

Earn Revenue From Your Content

Additionally, you can earn ad revenue from your content creations as well.

When you publish content on LimeWire, you will receive 70% of all ad revenue from other users who view your images, music, and videos on the platform.

This revenue model will be much more beneficial to designers. You can experiment with the AI image and content generation tools and share your creations while earning a small income on the side.

LMWR Tokens

The revenue you earn from your creations will come in the form of LMWR tokens, LimeWire’s own cryptocurrency.

Your earnings will be paid every month in LMWR, which you can then trade on many popular crypto exchange platforms like Kraken, ByBit, and UniSwap.

You can also use your LMWR tokens to pay for prompts when using LimeWire generative AI tools.

Pricing Plans

You can sign up to LimeWire to use its AI tools for free. You will receive 10 credits to use and generate up to 20 AI images per day. You will also receive 50% of the ad revenue share. However, you will get more benefits with premium plans.

• Basic plan: 

For $9.99 per month, you will get 1,000 credits per month, up to 2 ,000 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 50% ad revenue share

• Advanced plan: 

For $29 per month, you will get 3750 credits per month, up to 7500 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 60% ad revenue share

• Pro plan: 

For $49 per month, you will get 5,000 credits per month, up to 10,000 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 70% ad revenue share

• Pro Plus plan: 

For $99 per month, you will get 11,250 credits per month, up to 2 2,500 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 70% ad revenue share

With all premium plans, you will receive a Pro profile badge, full creation history, faster image generation, and no ads.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, LimeWire emerges as a democratizing force in the creative landscape, providing an inclusive platform where anyone can unleash their artistic potential and effortlessly share their work. With the integration of AI, LimeWire eliminates traditional barriers, empowering designers, musicians, and artists to publish their creations and earn revenue with just a few clicks.

The ongoing commitment of LimeWire to innovation is evident in its plans to enhance generative AI tools with new features and models. The upcoming expansion to include music and video generation tools holds the promise of unlocking even more possibilities for creators. It sparks anticipation about the diverse and innovative ways in which artists will leverage these tools to produce and publish their own unique creations.

For those eager to explore, LimeWire's AI tools are readily accessible for free, providing an opportunity to experiment and delve into the world of generative art. As LimeWire continues to evolve, creators are encouraged to stay tuned for the launch of its forthcoming AI music and video generation tools, promising a future brimming with creative potential and endless artistic exploration

Match ID: 213 Score: 4.29 source: techncruncher.blogspot.com age: 170 days
qualifiers: 4.29 democrat

Scarlett Johansson Isn’t Alone. The Intercept Is Getting Ripped Off by OpenAI Too.
Tue, 21 May 2024 21:46:07 +0000

The Intercept’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft shows how digital outlets are uniquely vulnerable.

The post Scarlett Johansson Isn’t Alone. The Intercept Is Getting Ripped Off by OpenAI Too. appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 214 Score: 3.57 source: theintercept.com age: 8 days
qualifiers: 2.14 executive, 1.43 congress

When will Americans see those interest-rate cuts?
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:08:53 +0000
Following a nasty surprise, some now think they may come only after the presidential election
Match ID: 215 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 49 days
qualifiers: 3.57 election

Russia’s economy once again defies the doomsayers
Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:39:48 +0000
As an election nears, Vladimir Putin now looks to have inflation under control
Match ID: 216 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 81 days
qualifiers: 3.57 election

Canva Review 2022: Details, Pricing & Features
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:02:00 +0000

Are you looking for a new graphic design tool? Would you like to read a detailed review of Canva? As it's one of the tools I love using. I am also writing my first ebook using canva and publish it soon on my site you can download it is free.  Let's start the review.

Canva has a web version and also a mobile app

What is Canva?

Canva is a free graphic design web application that allows you to create invitations, business cards, flyers, lesson plans, banners, and more using professionally designed templates. You can upload your own photos from your computer or from Google Drive, and add them to Canva's templates using a simple drag-and-drop interface. It's like having a basic version of Photoshop that doesn't require Graphic designing knowledge to use. It’s best for nongraphic designers.

Who is Canva best suited for?

Canva is a great tool for small business owners, online entrepreneurs, and marketers who don’t have the time and want to edit quickly.

To create sophisticated graphics, a tool such as Photoshop can is ideal. To use it, you’ll need to learn its hundreds of features, get familiar with the software, and it’s best to have a good background in design, too.

Also running the latest version of Photoshop you need a high-end computer.

So here  Canva takes place, with Canva you can do all that with drag-and-drop feature. It’s also easier to use and free. Also an even-more-affordable paid version is available for $12.95 per month.

Free vs Pro vs Enterprise Pricing plan

The product is available in three plans: Free, Pro ($12.99/month per user or  $119.99/year for up to 5 people), and Enterprise ($30 per user per month, minimum 25 people).

Free plan Features

• 250,000+ free templates
• 100+ design types (social media posts, presentations, letters, and more)
• Hundreds of thousands of free photos and graphics
• Invite members to your team
• Collaborate and comment in real-time
• 5GB of cloud storage
• Try Canva Pro for free for 30 days

Pro Plan Features 

• Everything Free, has plus:
• 100+ million premium and  stock photos, videos, audio, and graphics
• 610,000+ premium and free templates with new designs daily
• Access to Background Remover and Magic Resize
•  Create a library of your brand or campaign's colors, logos, and fonts with up to 100 Brand Kits
• Remove image backgrounds instantly with background remover
• Resize designs infinitely with Magic Resize
• Save designs as templates for your team to use
• 100GB of cloud storage
• Schedule social media content to 8 platforms

Enterprise Plan Features

• Everything Pro has plus:
• Establish your brand's visual identity with logos, colors and fonts across multiple Brand Kits
• Control your team's access to apps, graphics, logos, colors and fonts with brand controls
• Built-in workflows to get approval on your designs
• Set which elements your team can edit and stay on brand with template locking
• Unlimited Storage
• Log in with single-sign on (SSO) and have access to 24/7 Enterprise-level support.

How to Use Canva?

To get started on Canva, you will need to create an account by providing your email address, Google, Facebook or Apple credentials. You will then choose your account type between student, teacher, small business, large company, non-profit, or personal. Based on your choice of account type, templates will be recommended to you.

You can sign up for a free trial of Canva Pro, or you can start with the free version to get a sense of whether it’s the right graphic design tool for your needs.

Canva Sign Up

Designing with Canva

When you sign up for an account, Canva will suggest different post types to choose from. Based on the type of account you set up  you'll be able to see templates categorized by the following categories: social media posts, documents, presentations, marketing, events, ads, launch your business, build your online brand, etc.

 Start by choosing a template for your post or searching for something more specific. Search by social network name to see a list of post types on each network.

Templates

Next, you can choose a template. Choose from hundreds of templates that are ready to go, with customizable photos, text, and other elements.

You can start your design by choosing from a variety of ready-made templates, searching for a template matching your needs, or working with a blank template.

 Canva has a lot to choose from, so start with a specific search.if you want to create business card just search for it and you will see alot of templates to choose from

Elements

Inside the Canva designer, the Elements tab gives you access to lines and shapes, graphics, photos, videos, audio, charts, photo frames, and photo grids.The search box on the Elements tab lets you search everything on Canva.

To begin with, Canva has a large library of elements to choose from. To find them, be specific in your search query. You may also want to search in the following tabs to see various elements separately:

Photos

The Photos tab lets you search for and choose from millions of professional stock photos for your templates.

You can replace the photos in our templates to create a new look. This can also make the template more suited to your industry.

You can find photos on other stock photography sites like pexel, pixabay and many more or simply upload your own photos.

When you choose an image, Canva’s photo editing features let you adjust the photo’s settings (brightness, contrast, saturation, etc.), crop, or animate it.

 When you subscribe to Canva Pro, you get access to a number of premium features, including the Background Remover. This feature allows you to remove the background from any stock photo in  library or any image you upload.

Text

The Text tab lets you add headings, normal text, and graphical text to your design.

When you click on  text, you'll see options to adjust the font, font size, color, format, spacing, and text effects (like shadows). 

Canva Pro subscribers can choose from a large library of fonts on the Brand Kit or the Styles tab. Enterprise-level controls ensure that visual content remains on-brand, no matter how many people are working on it.

Audio

Create an animated image or video by adding audio to capture user’s attention in social news feeds.

If you want to use audio from another stock site or your own audio tracks, you can upload them in the Uploads tab or from the more option.

Video

Want to create your own videos? Choose from thousands of stock video clips. You’ll find videos that range upto 2 minutes

You can upload your own videos as well as videos from other stock sites in the Uploads tab. 

Once you have chosen a video, you can use the editing features in Canva to trim the video, flip it, and adjust its transparency.

Backgrounds

On the Background tab, you’ll find free stock photos to serve as backgrounds on your designs. Change out the background on a template to give it a more personal touch.

Styles

The Styles tab lets you quickly change the look and feel of your template with just a click. And if you have a Canva Pro subscription, you can upload your brand’s custom colors and fonts to ensure designs stay on brand.

Logos

If you have a Canva Pro subscription, you’ll have a Logos tab. Here, you can upload variations of your brand logo to use throughout your designs.

With Canva, you can also create your own logos. Note that you cannot trademark a logo with stock content in it.

Publishing with Canva

With Canva, free users can download and share designs to multiple platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Slack and Tumblr.

Canva Pro subscribers can create multiple post formats from one design. For example, you can start by designing an Instagram post, and Canva's Magic Resizer can resize it for other networks, Stories, Reels, and other formats.

Canva Pro subscribers can also use Canva’s Content Planner to post content on eight different accounts on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Slack, and Tumblr.

Canva Team

Canva Pro allows you to work with your team on visual content. Designs can be created inside Canva, and then sent to your team members for approval. Everyone can make comments, edits, revisions, and keep track via the version history.

Canva Print

When it comes to printing your designs, Canva has you covered. With an extensive selection of printing options, they can turn your designs into anything from banners and wall art to mugs and t-shirts. 

Canva Print is perfect for any business seeking to make a lasting impression. Create inspiring designs people will want to wear, keep, and share. Hand out custom business cards that leave a lasting impression on customers' minds.

Canva Apps

The Canva app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The Canva app has earned a 4.9 out of five star rating from over 946.3K Apple users and a 4.5 out of five star rating from over 6,996,708 Google users.

In addition to mobile apps, you can use Canva’s integration with other Internet services to add images and text from sources like Google Maps, Emojis, photos from Google Drive and Dropbox, YouTube videos, Flickr photos, Bitmojis, and other popular visual content elements.

Canva Pros and Cons

Pros:

• A user-friendly interface
• Canva is a great tool for people who want to create professional graphics but don’t have graphic design skills.
• Hundreds of templates, so you'll never have to start from scratch.
• Wide variety of templates to fit multiple uses
• Branding kits to keep your team consistent with the brand colors and fonts
• Creating visual content on the go
• You can find royalty free images, audio, and video without having to subscribe to another service.

Cons:

• Some professional templates are available for Pro user only
• Advanced photo editing features like blurring or erasing a specific area are missing.
• Some elements that fall outside of a design are tricky to retrieve.
• Features (like Canva presentations) could use some improvement.
• If you are a regular user of Adobe products, you might find Canva's features limited.
• Prefers to work with vectors. Especially logos.
• Expensive enterprise pricing

Conclusion

In general, Canva is an excellent tool for those who need simple images for projects. If you are a graphic designer with experience, you will find Canva’s platform lacking in customization and advanced features – particularly vectors. But if you have little design experience, you will find Canva easier to use than advanced graphic design tools like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator for most projects. If you have any queries let me know in the comments section.

Match ID: 217 Score: 3.57 source: techncruncher.blogspot.com age: 830 days
qualifiers: 3.57 election

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Match ID: 218 Score: 3.57 source: www.theguardian.com age: 2827 days
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Top FBI Official Urges Agents to Use Warrantless Wiretaps on US Soil
Wed, 08 May 2024 17:48:45 +0000
An internal email from FBI deputy director Paul Abbate, obtained by WIRED, tells employees to search for “US persons” in a controversial spy program's database that investigators have repeatedly misused.
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Biden administration eases some economic restrictions on Cuba
Tue, 28 May 2024 23:54:39 +0000
Private enterprises with no link to the communist government will be granted access to U.S. banks and additional internet services.
Match ID: 0 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 35.00 sanctions, 25.00 trump

Joe Biden’s Terrible Israel Policy Is Really About Getting in Bed With Saudi Arabia
Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Biden's plan to cozy up to Arab dictators is right out of Donald Trump's playbook — but even worse.

The post Joe Biden’s Terrible Israel Policy Is Really About Getting in Bed With Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 1 Score: 55.00 source: theintercept.com age: 0 days
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The Marshall Star for May 29, 2024
Wed, 29 May 2024 20:58:44 +0000
More to Marshall: Center Leadership Provides Updates During Spring All-Hands Meeting By Wayne Smith NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center will celebrate its 65th birthday next summer, and while there are plans to honor the center’s rich history, there is also More to Marshall ahead. That was part of the message Center Director Joseph Pelfrey delivered […]
Match ID: 2 Score: 45.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 0 days
qualifiers: 20.00 italy, 15.00 energy, 10.00 nuclear

Leonard Leo Built the Conservative Court. Now He’s Funneling Dark Money Into Law Schools.
Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The megadonor’s plan for a $25 million research center at Cornell fell apart. So he took his money to Texas A&M.

The post Leonard Leo Built the Conservative Court. Now He’s Funneling Dark Money Into Law Schools. appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 3 Score: 40.00 source: theintercept.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 25.00 trump, 15.00 trump

Summary of the 2023 GRACE Follow-On Science Team Meeting
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:27:20 +0000
Felix Landerer, NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory, felix.w.landerer@jpl.nasa.gov Introduction In October 2023, the annual gathering of the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) and GRACE Follow-On [G-FO] Science Team took place in Boulder, CO, hosted at University Corporation for Atmospheric Research’s (UCAR) Center Green campus. The event had 70 in-person participant and an additional 52 online participants […]
Match ID: 4 Score: 35.00 source: science.nasa.gov age: 0 days
qualifiers: 20.00 italy, 15.00 energy

U.S. concerned about Ukraine strikes on Russian nuclear radar stations
Thu, 30 May 2024 00:23:57 +0000
Washington conveyed to Kyiv that attacks on Russian early-warning systems could be destabilizing.
Match ID: 5 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 20.00 russia, 10.00 nuclear

The Media Still Doesn’t Grasp the Danger of Trump
Sat, 25 May 2024 15:40:00 +0000

He tells the world he intends to be an authoritarian. So why won’t journalists repeat it?

The post The Media Still Doesn’t Grasp the Danger of Trump appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 6 Score: 25.71 source: theintercept.com age: 5 days
qualifiers: 14.29 trump, 11.43 italy

Why Vladimir Putin’s Family Is Learning Mandarin
Sat, 25 May 2024 01:00:00 +0000
During the last few weeks, American political discourse has been consumed by what’s happening inside a New York City courtroom. But the world outside it hasn’t stopped.
Match ID: 7 Score: 25.71 source: www.newyorker.com age: 5 days
qualifiers: 14.29 trump, 11.43 russia

Election 2024 live updates: Biden, Trump remain in tight race nationally, latest poll finds
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:55:33 +0000
Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail, with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
Match ID: 8 Score: 25.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 25.00 trump

Trump’s son offers trial commentary on TikTok, app he once attacked
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:41:01 +0000

Match ID: 9 Score: 25.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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Live updates: Jury deliberations continue in Trump’s hush money trial
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:41:01 +0000
The jury is deliberating for a second day in Donald Trump’s trial on allegations of business fraud related to a hush money payment.
Match ID: 10 Score: 25.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 25.00 trump

Biden campaign says Trump a ‘textbook racist’ after ex-Apprentice producer accuses him of using racial slur – live
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:35:39 GMT

Donald Trump reportedly used the slur when speaking about contestant Kwame Jackson, a Black finalist on the show

If a New York jury finds Trump guilty of business fraud charges, what impact would it have on the election? Reporting from two swing states, the Guardian’s Alice Herman and George Chidi looked for the answer:

For Josh Ellis, a refrigerator technician from southern Wisconsin, Donald Trump’s trial in New York is a sideshow. He’s not convinced of the prosecution’s narrative, or the former president’s – and the verdict will not likely affect his vote in November, anyway.

‘I think Kwame would be a great addition to the organization,’ Kepcher says to Trump, who winces while his head bobs around in reaction to what he is hearing and clearly resisting.

‘Why didn’t he just fire her?’ Trump asks, referring to Omarosa. It’s a reasonable question. Given that this the first time we’ve ever been in this situation, none of this is something we expected.

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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R), a rumored contender to be Donald Trump’s running mate, was...
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:34:25 +0000

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Meet the couples braving the Trump trial chaos to get married at the courthouse next door
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:57:58 +0000

Match ID: 13 Score: 25.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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Analysis: Trump and allies step up suggestions of rigged trial — with bad evidence
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:50:02 +0000

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Trump and allies step up suggestions of rigged trial — with bad evidence
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:26:11 +0000
And it’s not just the false claim that the jury doesn’t need to be unanimous about his crimes.
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New poll: Most voters say Trump guilty verdict would not affect vote
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:24:24 +0000

Match ID: 16 Score: 25.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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Trump trial jury continues deliberations in New York hush-money case
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:13:41 GMT

Panel asks to rehear judge’s instructions as Trump rants about proceedings and compares himself to Mother Teresa

Donald Trump’s criminal hush-money case in New York enters its second day of jury deliberations on Thursday with panelists weighing whether a payment to the adult film star Stormy Daniels was part of a plot to sway the 2016 election.

The jurors deliberated for approximately four and a half hours on Wednesday after beginning their discussions at about 11.30am.

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Daily Cartoon: Thursday, May 30th
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“Why does it feel like we’re more nervous about the jury decision than Trump is?”
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If convicted in his hush money trial, here’s what Trump could face next
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Donald Trump left the courtroom after jurors headed back to the jury room. The former president...
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The court reporters have concluded reading back the testimony requested by the jury. The panel is...
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Mike Johnson plans Republican mega-bill ready to push through if Trump wins
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:02:45 GMT

House speaker plans far-reaching bill including tax cuts and border security to make Trump ‘the most consequential president’

Mike Johnson, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, is planning a sweeping ideological legislative drive that aims to make Donald Trump “the most consequential president of the modern era” if the Republicans win power in November.

A far-reaching bill containing a range of policy priorities at once – including tax cuts worth trillions, border security and rolling back Obamacare – is being prepared to avoid the mistakes the GOP believed happened early in Trump’s first term, when Johnson says the party wasted time because its victory over Hillary Clinton took it by surprise.

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Poll: Most voters say Trump guilty verdict would not affect vote
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:58:41 +0000

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Donald Trump passed a note to his attorney Todd Blanche. Blanche read it, smiled and gave...
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:58:48 +0000

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Donald Trump said something to his attorney Emil Bove and shook his head. Bove made a...
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:39:44 +0000

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As the judge finished rereading his jury instructions, Donald Trump wrote a note to his attorney...
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:32:04 +0000

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Justice Juan Merchan is done repeating parts of his charge. Two court reporters have begun rereading...
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:31:21 +0000

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The right-wing technocratic dream of stopping nonexistent voter fraud
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:24:26 +0000
When you’re a right-wing actor who’s good with computers, you may be confident that you’re the one who can prove the existence of something that doesn’t exist.
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Yesterday, Donald Trump complained on social media that he does not know what the charges are...
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:23:36 +0000

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Jurors must be unanimous to convict Trump, can disagree on underlying crimes
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Donald Trump is nodding off as the judge continues rereading a section of the instructions he...
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:06:24 +0000

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Mother of Jan. 6 officer ‘swatted’ at Va. home hours after he criticized Trump
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:03:14 +0000

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Justice Juan Merchan is now reading a large section of his legal instructions to the jury,...
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:58:38 +0000

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Jurors want to hear a significant chunk of the judge’s instructions again, according to a new...
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:55:25 +0000

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Donald Trump closed his eyes while the judge and lawyers discussed what material would be repeated...
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Justice Juan Merchan is on the bench, and he and the lawyers are beginning to discuss...
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Jury's out
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:39:31 +0000
This week, the crew discusses the closing arguments from both the prosecution and defense in Trump's New York trial. Justice Department reporter Perry Stein joins Libby Casey and James Hohmann in the studio, while Rhonda Colvin reports from outside the Manhattan courthouse. Plus, what were the legal instructions that Justice Juan Merchan gave the jury? And when there's a verdict, join us on WashingtonPost.com for live video coverage. A new episode of The Trump Trials: Sidebar will publish soon after the verdict is read, and you can keep up with The Post's ongoing coverage in The Trump Trials newsletter.
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Donald Trump is in the courtroom.
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Trump closing gap among those who ‘definitely’ plan to vote, per new poll
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:17:04 +0000

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Listen to the latest episode of The Trump Trials: Sidebar podcast
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Where is Donald Trump while the jury deliberates? Justice Juan Merchan said Wednesday that Trump and...
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While Trump waits for verdict, they wed
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:04:29 +0000
Meet the couples braving the chaos to get married at the Manhattan courthouse next door to Trump’s hush money trial
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Jury wants to rehear testimony about Trump talks with Cohen, Pecker
Thu, 30 May 2024 12:58:09 +0000

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Most House Republicans who backed Trump challengers cruised to primary victories
Thu, 30 May 2024 12:17:00 +0000

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Trump jury resumes deliberations after testimony review on day two
Thu, 30 May 2024 12:10:34 GMT
The 12 New Yorkers must reach a unanimous verdict in the first criminal trial of a former US president.
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Analysis: In the trial, like the election, Trump’s base is inoculated against loss
Thu, 30 May 2024 11:35:35 +0000

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In New York, jury deliberation began Wednesday in Donald Trump’s hush money case. Jurors were dismissed...
Thu, 30 May 2024 11:15:26 +0000

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Biden, Harris launch Black voter group as they aim to blunt Trump’s gains
Thu, 30 May 2024 10:45:48 +0000

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‘It’s bullshit’: voters on what Trump’s hush-money case means to them
Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:27 GMT

Many seem ambivalent on whether the ex-president will be found guilty – and some think it will only deepen polarization

For Josh Ellis, a refrigerator technician from southern Wisconsin, Donald Trump’s trial in New York is a sideshow. He’s not convinced of the prosecution’s narrative, or the former president’s – and the verdict will probably not affect his vote in November anyway.

“Biden’s running this country into the ground,” said Ellis, who said the economy was his main concern. At 49, Ellis has long viewed politicians as out of touch on economic issues; he used to vote for Democrats, but switched in 2016 to vote for Trump, who he saw as possibly offering a change.

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Analysis: In the trial, like the election, Trump’s base is inoculated against loss
Wed, 29 May 2024 21:26:17 +0000

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Biden says Trump is ‘unhinged,’ poses greater threat in a second term than in his first
Wed, 29 May 2024 19:41:39 +0000

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In the trial, like the election, Trump’s base is inoculated against loss
Wed, 29 May 2024 19:33:59 +0000
Allies of the former president have consistently presented the New York trial as illegitimate and tainted — even as the jury began to deliberate.
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In 2016, Trump derided favors for donors. Today, he wants to make a ‘deal.’
Wed, 29 May 2024 19:23:29 +0000
The former president derided the “favors” politicians did for campaign cash back then, but today he bargains with his own favors.
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Trump praises Alito for refusing to recuse from Jan. 6 cases
Wed, 29 May 2024 18:45:43 +0000

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Biden and Trump are tied in Virginia, new poll finds
Wed, 29 May 2024 17:50:48 +0000

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Analysis: What is likely to happen in the jury room at the Trump trial
Wed, 29 May 2024 16:00:15 +0000

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The Trump trial jury has begun deliberating. Here’s what happens next.
Wed, 29 May 2024 15:45:14 +0000

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The jurors in Trump’s New York hush money trial
Wed, 29 May 2024 15:38:58 +0000
A full jury of 12 jurors and six alternates have been seated in the historic hush money trial of former president Donald Trump.
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Tracking the Trump criminal cases and where they stand
Wed, 29 May 2024 15:33:07 +0000
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has been indicted in four criminal cases. Here is the latest news on each.
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Why a Trump lawyer’s prison reference was so ‘outrageous’
Wed, 29 May 2024 15:21:57 +0000
Trump lawyer Todd Blanche in his closing argument made a conspicuous reference to the jury sending Trump to prison. Not only are such things not allowed, but Blanche had been explicitly told not to say it.
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Trump is gaining ground on TikTok, former Obama adviser warns
Wed, 29 May 2024 14:40:55 +0000

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What is likely to happen in the jury room at the Trump trial
Wed, 29 May 2024 14:31:16 +0000
The jurors in Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial are about to discover how weird their job really is.
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Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, May 29th
Wed, 29 May 2024 13:54:07 +0000
Pick a door, any door.
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If Trump were convicted in his hush money trial, here’s what he could face next
Wed, 29 May 2024 13:39:19 +0000

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With jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money case expected to begin deliberations Wednesday, we’ll be watching...
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You Can Get Paid to Talk to Friends About Voting
Wed, 29 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000
Annoying texts and disinformation campaigns have wrecked get-out-the-vote drives. Relentless, a progressive organizing group, thinks it has a solution: you.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow troop build-up near Kharkiv ‘still not enough for large-scale offensive’ – as it happened
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:01:13 GMT

Ukraine’s top commander says enemy sending reinforcements to area but lacks numbers for a major push

Russia’s foreign ministry said on Thursday it was finalising a proposal for “retaliatory measures” against the EU over the bloc’s ban on the broadcast of four Russian media outlets on its territory.

The EU said earlier this month it was suspending the distribution of the Voice of Europe, the RIA Novosti news agency and the Izvestia and Rossiyskaya Gazeta newspapers.

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Ukraine setbacks nudge Biden toward allowing use of U.S. weapons in Russia
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:19:19 +0000

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Pressure on Biden to let US weapons strike Russia
Thu, 30 May 2024 12:22:39 GMT
Several Western allies have signalled they are open to Ukraine using their weapons against Russia.
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Critics of Putin and his allies targeted with spyware inside the EU
Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:08 GMT

Israeli-made Pegasus cyberweapon used in hacking attempts on at least seven journalists and activists in EU

At least seven journalists and activists who have been vocal critics of the Kremlin and its allies have been targeted inside the EU by a state using Pegasus, the hacking spyware made by Israel’s NSO Group, according to a new report by security researchers.

The targets of the hacking attempts – who were first alerted to the attempted cyber-intrusions after receiving threat notifications from Apple on their iPhones – include Russian, Belarusian, Latvian and Israeli journalists and activists inside the EU.

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Seoul to offer cash to reverse vasectomies, untie tubes as birthrate falls
Thu, 30 May 2024 09:12:14 +0000
The South Korean capital — which has the country’s lowest fertility rate — plans to provide up to $730 to cover costs for reversing the sterilization procedures.
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As Ukraine stumbles in war, Kyiv and Western powers struggle to coordinate
Thu, 30 May 2024 09:03:50 +0000
Strategic disagreements between and among Ukraine and some of its biggest Western supporters, including the U.S., are hampering are the defense against Russia’s invasion..
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Italy’s PM says fascism is ‘consigned to history’. Not everyone is so sure
Thu, 30 May 2024 05:01:43 GMT
With the far right set to gain in European elections, is the extreme becoming mainstream in Italy?
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Quarter of political donations in EU go to extremist and populist parties, data reveals
Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:20 GMT

Figures from 200 parties in 25 countries suggest hardline groups have had rise in donations in recent years, increasing war chests before European parliament elections

• Only seven EU countries require parties to reveal identity of all private donors
• Political donations in France swerve to the right as Le Pen’s niece raises more than Macron

A quarter of all private money donated to political parties in the EU is going to far-right, far-left and populist movements, boosting their finances by millions of euros before crucial European parliament elections next week.

With the polls predicting a rise in support for hardline conservative, Eurosceptic and pro-Russia parties, the Guardian and other 26 media partners, led by the investigations group Follow the Money, are publishing Transparency Gap, the most extensive analysis yet of political financing in the EU.

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Europe on high alert after suspected Moscow-linked arson and sabotage
Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:19 GMT

Security services say spate of fires and infrastructure attacks could be part of attempt by Russia to destabilise continent

• Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates

Security services around Europe are on alert to a potential new weapon of Russia’s war – arson and sabotage – after a spate of mystery fires and attacks on infrastructure in the Baltics, Germany and the UK.

When a fire broke out in Ikea in Vilnius in Lithuania this month, few passed any remarks until the Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, suggested it could have been the work of a foreign saboteur.

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Election risks, safety summits and Scarlett Johansson: the week in AI – podcast
Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:23 GMT

It’s been a busy week in the world of artificial intelligence. OpenAI found itself in hot water with Scarlett Johansson after launching its new chatbot, Sky, drawing comparisons to the Hollywood star’s character in the sci-fi film Her. In South Korea, the second global AI summit took place, and a report from the Alan Turing Institute explored how AI could influence elections. The Guardian’s UK technology editor, Alex Hern, tells Madeleine Finlay about what’s been happening

Clips: Today, BBC News

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How the Kremlin uses comics to glorify its war in Ukraine
Wed, 29 May 2024 23:46:37 GMT
Under a Kremlin-backed scheme, comics praising the invasion of Ukraine and glorifying Russian soldiers are being distributed to schools across Russia.
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Europe seeks to emulate NASA’s revolutionary commercial cargo program
Wed, 29 May 2024 23:15:55 +0000
European governments must commit more funding for the program to achieve its goals.
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25 Years Ago: STS-96 Resupplies the Space Station
Wed, 29 May 2024 19:45:27 +0000
On May 27, 1999, the second space station assembly and logistics mission began. The main goals of STS-96, designated as the 2A.1 mission in the overall assembly sequence, included resupplying and repairing the fledgling orbital facility, consisting of the Zarya and Node 1 modules assembled during STS-88 in December 1998. The multinational seven-member crew transferred […]
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Privacy Implications of Tracking Wireless Access Points
2024-05-29T11:01:24Z

Brian Krebs reports on research into geolocating routers:

Apple and the satellite-based broadband service Starlink each recently took steps to address new research into the potential security and privacy implications of how their services geolocate devices. Researchers from the University of Maryland say they relied on publicly available data from Apple to track the location of billions of devices globally—including non-Apple devices like Starlink systems—and found they could use this data to monitor the destruction of Gaza, as well as the movements and in many cases identities of Russian and Ukrainian troops...

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North Korea launches waste-filled balloons to taunt the South
Wed, 29 May 2024 07:31:41 +0000
The balloons carried trash and “filth,” according to South Korean authorities. They were a reaction to balloons previously sent by activists from the South.
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Why the Summer Could Be Disastrous for Ukraine
Tue, 28 May 2024 23:50:52 +0000
Amid a new advance by Russian forces, Zelensky faces enormous challenges in marshalling the equipment and the manpower necessary to keep them at bay.
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Georgia enacts Russian-style ‘foreign agent’ law in victory for Moscow
Tue, 28 May 2024 19:59:03 +0000
The Georgian Dream party overrode the president’s veto despite widespread protests over the law, which could threaten plans to join the European Union.
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Jeremy Bowen: Ukraine faces its worst crisis since the war began
Tue, 28 May 2024 05:05:08 GMT
The composure Ukrainians show in the face of Russian attacks cannot conceal the dangers Kyiv faces in the summer ahead.
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Sterilization, Murders, Suicides: Bans Haven’t Slowed Abortions, and They’re Costing Lives
Sun, 26 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Is this what the “pro-life” movement wanted?

The post Sterilization, Murders, Suicides: Bans Haven’t Slowed Abortions, and They’re Costing Lives appeared first on The Intercept.

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As Trump trial hurtles towards verdict, are Americans paying attention?
Sun, 26 May 2024 05:01:21 GMT
It's been a historic event filled with salacious detail, but polls suggest a strange level of detachment.
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Greens keep it short and sweet to avoid the don’t-want-to-knows | Marina Hyde
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:59:00 GMT

The more people find out about the Green party’s policies, the more they tend to switch off. So today’s campaign launch was over in 15 minutes

The Green party campaign launch took place this morning in Bristol and lasted precisely 15 minutes. I’m not saying that going to Bristol for 15 minutes was the least green thing I’ve done all year, but it may make the top 10. I’m very sorry. I didn’t even manage to plant a question as offset.

Anyway, the launch featured some of the things you might expect – knitted green rosettes, a lot of jolly good points about sewage – and some you mightn’t. All the many ”vote Green” signs were plastic (maybe they don’t count as single-use) while the lecterns lit up (energy-efficient bulbs, perhaps).

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Twin NASA Satellites Ready to Help Gauge Earth’s Energy Balance
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:01:04 +0000
Information from the PREFIRE mission will illuminate how clouds and water vapor in the Arctic and Antarctic influence the amount of heat the poles radiate into space. A pair of new shoebox-size NASA satellites will help unravel an atmospheric mystery that’s bedeviled scientists for years: how the behavior of clouds and water vapor at Earth’s […]
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Origin Energy offered to sell Eraring power station to NSW government for $544m
Thu, 30 May 2024 15:00:15 GMT

Exclusive: Documents reveal offer was made three years before Origin and government reached deal to keep Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station open

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Origin Energy offered to sell its Eraring power station to the New South Wales government for more than half a billion dollars before announcing it would close the plant in August 2025, a document now made public reveals.

The energy company, which last week announced a pact with the government to keep the nation’s biggest coal-fired power station open for at least another two years, had offered to sell back the privatised facility for $544m during negotiations in 2021.

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Fracking wastewater has “shocking” amount of clean-energy mineral lithium
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:35:50 +0000
40% of US need for lithium could be covered by Pennsylvania's fracking byproduct.
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The ugly truth behind ChatGPT: AI is guzzling resources at planet-eating rates | Mariana Mazzucato
Thu, 30 May 2024 06:00:21 GMT

Big tech is playing its part in reaching net zero targets, but its vast new datacentres are run at huge cost to the environment

• Mariana Mazzucato is professor of economics at UCL, and director of the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose

When you picture the tech industry, you probably think of things that don’t exist in physical space, such as the apps and internet browser on your phone. But the infrastructure required to store all this information – the physical datacentres housed in business parks and city outskirts – consume massive amounts of energy. Despite its name, the infrastructure used by the “cloud” accounts for more global greenhouse emissions than commercial flights. In 2018, for instance, the 5bn YouTube hits for the viral song Despacito used the same amount of energy it would take to heat 40,000 US homes annually.

This is a hugely environmentally destructive side to the tech industry. While it has played a big role in reaching net zero, giving us smart meters and efficient solar, it’s critical that we turn the spotlight on its environmental footprint. Large language models such as ChatGPT are some of the most energy-guzzling technologies of all. Research suggests, for instance, that about 700,000 litres of water could have been used to cool the machines that trained ChatGPT-3 at Microsoft’s data facilities. It is hardly news that the tech bubble’s self-glorification has obscured the uglier sides of this industry, from its proclivity for tax avoidance to its invasion of privacy and exploitation of our attention span. The industry’s environmental impact is a key issue, yet the companies that produce such models have stayed remarkably quiet about the amount of energy they consume – probably because they don’t want to spark our concern.

Mariana Mazzucato is professor in the economics of innovation and public value at University College London, where she is founding director of the UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose

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Climate and health benefits of wind and solar dwarf all subsidies
Wed, 29 May 2024 20:18:53 +0000
By displacing fossil fuels, wind and solar saved the US $250 billion over 4 years.
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Increasing use of renewable energy in US yields billions of dollars of benefits
Wed, 29 May 2024 15:00:06 GMT

New study published in Cell Reports Sustainability finds emission reductions provided $249bn of climate and health benefits

By increasing its use of renewable energy, the US has not only slashed its planet-warming emissions but also improved its air quality, yielding hundreds of billions of dollars of benefits, a new report has found.

The study, published in Cell Reports Sustainability on Wednesday and based on publicly available data, focuses on uptick of renewable energy in the US from 2019 to 2022.

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7 tasks for your June home maintenance checklist
Wed, 29 May 2024 13:50:54 +0000
Focus your energy this month on chores that will make summer more enjoyable, or that are a lot easier to do before it gets too hot.
Match ID: 94 Score: 15.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 15.00 energy

On the Zero-Day Market
2024-05-24T11:07:53Z

New paper: “Zero Progress on Zero Days: How the Last Ten Years Created the Modern Spyware Market“:

Abstract: Spyware makes surveillance simple. The last ten years have seen a global market emerge for ready-made software that lets governments surveil their citizens and foreign adversaries alike and to do so more easily than when such work required tradecraft. The last ten years have also been marked by stark failures to control spyware and its precursors and components. This Article accounts for and critiques these failures, providing a socio-technical history since 2014, particularly focusing on the conversation about trade in zero-day vulnerabilities and exploits. Second, this Article applies lessons from these failures to guide regulatory efforts going forward. While recognizing that controlling this trade is difficult, I argue countries should focus on building and strengthening multilateral coalitions of the willing, rather than on strong-arming existing multilateral institutions into working on the problem. Individually, countries should focus on export controls and other sanctions that target specific bad actors, rather than focusing on restricting particular technologies. Last, I continue to call for transparency as a key part of oversight of domestic governments’ use of spyware and related components...

Match ID: 95 Score: 15.00 source: www.schneier.com age: 6 days
qualifiers: 15.00 sanctions

After Pegasus Was Blacklisted, Its CEO Swore Off Spyware. Now He’s the King of Israeli AI.
Thu, 23 May 2024 19:22:45 +0000

Shalev Hulio is remaking his image but is still involved in a web of cybersecurity ventures with his old colleagues from NSO Group.

The post After Pegasus Was Blacklisted, Its CEO Swore Off Spyware. Now He’s the King of Israeli AI. appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 96 Score: 15.00 source: theintercept.com age: 6 days
qualifiers: 15.00 sanctions

Ukraine Faces a Crucial Moment in the War
Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Two years after Russia launched its invasion, the fighting is shifting in its favor.
Match ID: 97 Score: 14.29 source: www.newyorker.com age: 4 days
qualifiers: 14.29 russia

The Bronx Cheers—Mostly—for Trump
Fri, 24 May 2024 23:41:53 +0000
Biden’s a pedophile; Trump’s a fascist; the MAGA Hasidim have to get their act together—and other sentiments spewed at the former President’s rally in Crotona Park.
Match ID: 98 Score: 14.29 source: www.newyorker.com age: 5 days
qualifiers: 14.29 trump

How Many Charging Stations Would We Need to Totally Replace Gas Stations?
Mon, 27 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000
The United States could fully transition to electric vehicles in about 20 years. When that happens, we’re going to need a lot of chargers.
Match ID: 99 Score: 12.86 source: www.wired.com age: 3 days
qualifiers: 12.86 energy

US Offshore Wind Farms Are Being Strangled With Red Tape
Sun, 26 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000
This year has seen wind farm costs rise and many projects canceled as developers struggle with opaque regulations and determined opposition—but the industry is far from dead.
Match ID: 100 Score: 10.71 source: www.wired.com age: 4 days
qualifiers: 10.71 energy

In the Bronx, Donald Trump Goes to His Hateful, Happy Place
Fri, 24 May 2024 14:58:57 +0000
“Like it or not, this is a rally,” the former President said, seemingly a little embarrassed by the unremarkable size of the crowd.
Match ID: 101 Score: 10.71 source: www.newyorker.com age: 6 days
qualifiers: 10.71 trump

The Unusual Espionage Act Case Against a Drone Photographer
Thu, 30 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000
In seemingly the first case of its kind, the US Justice Department has charged a Chinese national with using a drone to photograph a Virginia shipyard where the US Navy was assembling nuclear submarines.
Match ID: 102 Score: 10.00 source: www.wired.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 10.00 nuclear

This AIPAC Donor Funnels Millions to an IDF Unit Accused of Violating Human Rights
Thu, 23 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The battalion has a dedicated U.S. nonprofit to support its operations — whose president is supporting AIPAC’s political agenda.

The post This AIPAC Donor Funnels Millions to an IDF Unit Accused of Violating Human Rights appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 103 Score: 10.00 source: theintercept.com age: 7 days
qualifiers: 10.00 sanctions

Can a U.S. Ally Actually Be Held Accountable for War Crimes in the ICC?
Mon, 20 May 2024 20:20:13 +0000

ICC warrants against Israeli officials would mean they can’t travel — and their patrons in the U.S. would be pressured over continued arms sales.

The post Can a U.S. Ally Actually Be Held Accountable for War Crimes in the ICC? appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 104 Score: 7.86 source: theintercept.com age: 9 days
qualifiers: 5.00 sanctions, 2.86 russia

Russia outsmarts Western sanctions—and China is paying attention
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:08:09 +0000
How the rise of middle powers helps America’s enemies
Match ID: 105 Score: 7.86 source: www.economist.com age: 98 days
qualifiers: 5.00 sanctions, 2.86 russia

What is happening to gas and electricity bills?
Fri, 24 May 2024 09:51:56 GMT
A new energy price cap means the cost of electricity and gas will fall from 1 July.
Match ID: 106 Score: 6.43 source: www.bbc.co.uk age: 6 days
qualifiers: 6.43 energy

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Is Constitutional, After All
Thu, 16 May 2024 23:34:55 +0000

And for some reason Justice Samuel Alito can’t stop talking about this witch trial judge.

The post The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Is Constitutional, After All appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 107 Score: 5.71 source: theintercept.com age: 13 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump, 2.14 trump

Would America dare to bring down a Chinese bank?
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:26:59 +0000
Janet Yellen promises sanctions for those supporting Vladimir Putin’s war
Match ID: 108 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 49 days
qualifiers: 5.00 sanctions

Conditioning Aid to Israel Would Boost Support for Biden in Key States, New Poll Finds
Tue, 21 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In the survey of Democrats and independents in five battleground states, 2 in 5 voters said a ceasefire and conditioning aid would make them more likely to vote for Biden.

The post Conditioning Aid to Israel Would Boost Support for Biden in Key States, New Poll Finds appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 109 Score: 3.57 source: theintercept.com age: 9 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Outside Groups Spent $285,000 Backing Jamaal Bowman. AIPAC Alone Just Dropped Nearly $2 Million to Attack Him.
Thu, 16 May 2024 21:08:07 +0000

With Bowman’s challenger handpicked by AIPAC, the Israel lobby is cementing its status as the biggest player in Democratic primary politics.

The post Outside Groups Spent $285,000 Backing Jamaal Bowman. AIPAC Alone Just Dropped Nearly $2 Million to Attack Him. appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 110 Score: 3.57 source: theintercept.com age: 13 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Republicans Can’t Decide: Do They Hate Prosecutors Because of Bail Reform or Abortion?
Thu, 16 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Since Dobbs, state-level Republicans have sought to strip power from DAs elected in Democratic cities who won’t prosecute abortion care.

The post Republicans Can’t Decide: Do They Hate Prosecutors Because of Bail Reform or Abortion? appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 111 Score: 3.57 source: theintercept.com age: 14 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

University Professors Are Losing Their Jobs Over “New McCarthyism” on Gaza
Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

As brutal police repression sweeps campus encampments, schools have been cutting ties with pro-Palestine faculty members without tenure.

The post University Professors Are Losing Their Jobs Over “New McCarthyism” on Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 112 Score: 3.57 source: theintercept.com age: 14 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Biden outdoes Trump with ultra-high China tariffs
Tue, 14 May 2024 16:23:33 +0000
The move, which hits electric vehicles, carries an environmental cost
Match ID: 113 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 16 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Why a stronger dollar is dangerous
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:00:59 +0000
It sets the stage for a nasty new Trump-China clash, among other things
Match ID: 114 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 37 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Trump Is Misleading You With Covid-Era Statistics. So Is Biden.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EST
Biden and Trump are both campaigning on warped economic statistics, cherry-picking weird data from the Covid crisis.
Match ID: 115 Score: 3.57 source: www.politico.com age: 41 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Even without war in the Gulf, pricier petrol is here to stay
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:59:46 +0000
Expensive oil could put Donald Trump in the White House
Match ID: 116 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 43 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Europe’s economy is under attack from all sides
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:00:46 +0000
First Putin, now Xi. Next Trump?
Match ID: 117 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 64 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

The world is in the midst of a city-building boom
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:22:29 +0000
Everyone, from Donald Trump and Peter Thiel to Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, is getting involved
Match ID: 118 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 84 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

How Trump and Biden have failed to cut ties with China
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:46:06 +0000
It is hard to overcome economic incentives
Match ID: 119 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 92 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Trump wants to whack Chinese firms. How badly could he hurt them?
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:41:31 +0000
History provides a guide
Match ID: 120 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 98 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

This Undisclosed WhatsApp Vulnerability Lets Governments See Who You Message
Wed, 22 May 2024 17:08:47 +0000

Engineers warned Meta that nations can monitor chats; staff fear Israel is using this trick to pick assassination targets in Gaza.

The post This Undisclosed WhatsApp Vulnerability Lets Governments See Who You Message appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 121 Score: 2.86 source: theintercept.com age: 8 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

US says Russia likely launched anti-satellite weapon
Wed, 22 May 2024 04:22:18 GMT
The Russian satellite launched last week may be capable of attacking other satellites, the Pentagon says.
Match ID: 122 Score: 2.86 source: www.bbc.com age: 8 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

US Official Warns a Cell Network Flaw Is Being Exploited for Spying
Sat, 18 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Plus: Three arrested in North Korean IT workers fraud ring, Tesla staffers shared videos from owners’ cars, and more.
Match ID: 123 Score: 2.86 source: www.wired.com age: 12 days
qualifiers: 2.86 korea

Microsoft Deploys Generative AI for US Spies
Sat, 11 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000
Plus: China is suspected in a hack targeting the UK’s military, the US Marines are testing gun-toting robotic dogs, and Dell suffers a data breach impacting 49 million customers.
Match ID: 124 Score: 2.86 source: www.wired.com age: 19 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

Russia’s gas business will never recover from the war in Ukraine
Thu, 02 May 2024 10:04:48 +0000
Hopes of a Chinese rescue look increasingly vain
Match ID: 125 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 28 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

Frozen Russian assets will soon pay for Ukraine’s war
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:54:20 +0000
And America now hopes to convince others to make better use of the stash
Match ID: 126 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 42 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

Ukrainian drone strikes are hurting Russia’s oil industry
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:51:54 +0000
The world’s third-largest producer is now an importer of petrol
Match ID: 127 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 49 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

How China, Russia and Iran are forging closer ties
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:52:43 +0000
Assessing the economic threat posed by the anti-Western axis
Match ID: 128 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 72 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

Russia’s economy once again defies the doomsayers
Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:39:48 +0000
As an election nears, Vladimir Putin now looks to have inflation under control
Match ID: 129 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 81 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

What do you do with 191bn frozen euros owned by Russia?
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:21:18 +0000
The question that now confronts Western policymakers
Match ID: 130 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 91 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

Energy bills predicted to fall by 7% in July
Fri, 17 May 2024 11:47:34 GMT
If the forecast proves correct, it would mean a typical annual bill could be £500 lower than last summer.
Match ID: 131 Score: 2.14 source: www.bbc.com age: 13 days
qualifiers: 2.14 energy

NASA Teammates Recall Favorite Memories Aboard Flying Laboratory
Tue, 14 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000
After flying more than three decades and 158 science campaigns, just one flight remains. NASA’s DC-8 Airborne Science Laboratory will make its final flight May 15 to Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, where it will be used to train future aircraft technicians by providing real-world experience in the college’s Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program. Before […]
Match ID: 132 Score: 2.14 source: www.nasa.gov age: 16 days
qualifiers: 2.14 energy

Global Emissions Could Peak Sooner Than You Think
Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Global deployment of solar and wind power, plus a surge in EV sales, means emissions from fossil-fuel-derived energy will finally hit the downward slope.
Match ID: 133 Score: 2.14 source: www.wired.com age: 134 days
qualifiers: 2.14 energy

How Xi Jinping plans to overtake America
Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:31:35 +0000
Digital twins, nuclear fusion and the small matter of fixing China’s economy
Match ID: 134 Score: 1.43 source: www.economist.com age: 60 days
qualifiers: 1.43 nuclear

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9 drink recipes to bring the coffee shop home, including chai and boba
Wed, 29 May 2024 16:00:59 +0000
Save money on pricey coffee shop drinks by making them at home.
Match ID: 0 Score: 50.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 food, 20.00 recipes

Hormel misses on sales as ‘whole-bird turkeys’ see significant weakness
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:50:00 GMT
Hormel Foods, the parent of food brands including Skippy, Spam, Dinty Moore and La Victoria, beat fiscal second-quarter earnings expectations and raised its full-year outlook as profit margins improved, but fell short on sales.
Match ID: 1 Score: 30.00 source: www.marketwatch.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

These 3 wines, each under $20, are ideal for relaxed meals
Thu, 30 May 2024 17:00:42 +0000
A cabernet sauvignon, a sangiovese and a pinot grigio, each a terrific value, for pairing with casual meals.
Match ID: 2 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

2-ingredient German schorle is the effortless summer drink we need
Thu, 30 May 2024 16:00:26 +0000
With two simple ingredients — wine or juice plus sparkling mineral water — the Germans have long enjoyed summer refreshment.
Match ID: 3 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

Spicy air fryer chicken with bacon and dates is a breezy weeknight meal
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:00:21 +0000
This 25-minute chicken dinner recipe takes inspiration from the “devils on horseback” appetizer.
Match ID: 4 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for passion fruit and ginger tart | The sweet spot
Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:09 GMT

The smooth filling hits all the zingy high notes and is a gorgeous contrast to the crunchy base

If you like key lime pie, you’ll like this. It hits the same notes, but is even more fragrant and fruity, thanks to all the passion fruit, lime and the crunchy ginger biscuit base. Condensed milk is one of the best things that comes in a tin and I welcome any opportunity to use it. Incorporating it into the filling helps this tart bake much faster than a traditional custard, and brings a delightfully creamy, silky texture.

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Match ID: 5 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
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A Black farmer in South Carolina cultivates culture, history — and rice
Thu, 30 May 2024 11:00:32 +0000
Rice farmer Rollen Chalmers has been integral to the region’s heritage-grains revival, and now chefs and home cooks are becoming loyal customers.
Match ID: 6 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

The Marshall Star for May 29, 2024
Wed, 29 May 2024 20:58:44 +0000
More to Marshall: Center Leadership Provides Updates During Spring All-Hands Meeting By Wayne Smith NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center will celebrate its 65th birthday next summer, and while there are plans to honor the center’s rich history, there is also More to Marshall ahead. That was part of the message Center Director Joseph Pelfrey delivered […]
Match ID: 7 Score: 30.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

Chipotle portions haven’t shrunk, company says after TikTok backlash
Wed, 29 May 2024 20:46:58 +0000
The Mexican fast-casual chain has responded to criticism that it is scaling down its portions by assuring customers that nothing has changed.
Match ID: 8 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

Cooking chat: I’m intimidated by cooking meat. Where do I start?
Wed, 29 May 2024 16:00:18 +0000
Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.
Match ID: 9 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 food

Dining chat: Is it safe to return to a favorite restaurant after it was closed by the health department?
Wed, 29 May 2024 15:00:20 +0000
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
Match ID: 10 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 food

Asparagus salad with pickled spring onions is a peak-season delight
Wed, 29 May 2024 14:00:01 +0000
Quick-pickled spring onions add crunch, brightness and acidity in this seasonally-inspired salad.
Match ID: 11 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 food

Orange-juice makers consider using other fruits after prices go ‘bananas’
Wed, 29 May 2024 13:48:32 GMT

Global industry ‘in crisis’ as fears about Brazilian harvest help push wholesale prices to record highs

Orange juice makers are considering turning to alternative fruits such as mandarins as wholesale prices have “gone bananas” amid fears of poor harvests in Brazil.

Prices of orange juice concentrate reached a new high of $4.95 (£3.88) a lb on futures markets this week after growers in the main orange producing areas of Brazil said they were expecting the harvest to be 24% down on last year at 232m 40.8kg boxes – worse than the 15% fall previously predicted.

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Match ID: 12 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 food

The woman feeding Liverpool from an ice-cream van – video
Tue, 28 May 2024 09:47:52 GMT

Michelle Roach bought a used ice-cream van in order to bring cheap, affordable food to Liverpool's struggling communities. She wanted a vehicle with freezers built in for frozen food, and also something cheerful that was able to break down stigmas around food poverty. Using a '10 items for £5' model, Michelle sources discount food from supermarket surplus and donations.

The Guardian's Christopher Cherry follows Michelle and the van on its rounds, with the service struggling to meet overwhelming demand as the cost of living crisis deepens, and the UK's general election fast approaches.

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Match ID: 13 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

WTF Is With the Pink Pineapples at the Grocery Store?!
Mon, 27 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000
Using DNA from tangerines and tobacco, food scientists have made a familiar fruit tastier—and more Instagrammable—than ever. We looked into pink pineapples so you don’t have to.
Match ID: 14 Score: 25.71 source: www.wired.com age: 3 days
qualifiers: 25.71 food

Restaurant Review: Lola’s
Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
An alumna of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group offers a Southern-inflected menu that subtly sings.
Match ID: 15 Score: 21.43 source: www.newyorker.com age: 4 days
qualifiers: 21.43 food

Air Fryer Spicy Chicken With Bacon and Dates
Wed, 29 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000
Inspired by “devils on horseback,” a retro appetizer of bacon-wrapped dates, this simple chicken dinner with salty bacon and sweet chopped dates can be quickly made in an air fryer.
Match ID: 16 Score: 20.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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Hundreds of Palestinian Doctors Disappeared Into Israeli Detention
Fri, 24 May 2024 11:48:00 +0000

Khaled Al Serr, a young surgeon, vanished from Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis two months ago. He hasn’t been heard from since.

The post Hundreds of Palestinian Doctors Disappeared Into Israeli Detention appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 17 Score: 12.86 source: theintercept.com age: 6 days
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Each week we’ll send you an exclusive newsletter from our star food writers. We’ll also send you the latest recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi, Nigel Slater, Meera Sodha and all our star cooks, stand-out food features and seasonal eating inspiration, plus restaurant reviews from Grace Dent and Jay Rayner.

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Match ID: 18 Score: 7.14 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1787 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food, 2.86 recipes

Can a U.S. Ally Actually Be Held Accountable for War Crimes in the ICC?
Mon, 20 May 2024 20:20:13 +0000

ICC warrants against Israeli officials would mean they can’t travel — and their patrons in the U.S. would be pressured over continued arms sales.

The post Can a U.S. Ally Actually Be Held Accountable for War Crimes in the ICC? appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 19 Score: 4.29 source: theintercept.com age: 9 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food

The VA Is Quietly Fast-Tracking MDMA Therapy for Veterans
Mon, 20 May 2024 18:21:43 +0000

With FDA approval on the horizon, an internal document lays out measures to treat PTSD and stanch the suicide crisis.

The post The VA Is Quietly Fast-Tracking MDMA Therapy for Veterans appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 20 Score: 4.29 source: theintercept.com age: 9 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food

The State Department Says Israel Isn’t Blocking Aid. Videos Show the Opposite.
Sat, 18 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

From targeting humanitarian vehicles to standing by as mobs attack trucks, Israel is blocking aid from reaching Gaza.

The post The State Department Says Israel Isn’t Blocking Aid. Videos Show the Opposite. appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 21 Score: 4.29 source: theintercept.com age: 12 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food

What it takes to prove genocide – video
Thu, 09 May 2024 11:19:24 GMT

South Africa's case against Israel over allegations of genocide before the international court of justice has raised a central question of international law: what is genocide and how do you prove it? It is one of three genocide cases being considered by the UN's world court, but since the genocide convention was approved in 1948, only three instances have been legally recognised as genocide. Josh Toussaint-Strauss looks back on these historical cases to find out why the crime is so much harder to prove than other atrocities, and what bearing this has on South Africa's case against Israel and future cases

• What is the genocide convention and how might it apply to the UK and Israel?

• ‘Famine is setting in’: UN court orders Israel to unblock Gaza food aid

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Match ID: 22 Score: 4.29 source: www.theguardian.com age: 21 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food

Eco island hopping, world-class food and Vikings: Denmark’s 2024 cultural highlights
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:12:49 GMT

You don’t really ever need extra reasons to visit Denmark, but the country’s sheer variety of cultural highlights looks set to enliven any stay this year

Stargazing, seals and sandbanks in Mandø
Denmark’s wilderness zones and sparsely populated isles have long been havens for nature lovers and stargazers. Mandø, on the south-west coast of Jutland, is the most recent addition to the country’s four Dark Sky Parks. A small island in the Wadden Sea National Park, Mandø is most easily accessed at low tide via tractor bus over the causeway from the mainland – adding to the adventure and reducing the chances of latecomers’ annoying car headlights ruining your night vision. By day, you’ll likely want to visit the lovingly preserved, thatched and white-walled Mandø House museum (an early 19th-century shipmaster’s home), not to mention the island’s landmark windmill and church. Observe thriving seal and migratory bird species on a bike ride around the marshes and sandbanks.

Raise a glass to (probably) the world’s best beer
Not content with producing, probably, the best beer in the world, Carlsberg has created the impressive Carlsberg City District in one of Copenhagen’s most historic quarters. The recently completed Home of Carlsberg is the result of an extensive five-year museum revamp to bring history to life through interactive displays and guided tours of the old cellars. With a beautifully appointed gallery of vintage bottles, a stable with draught horses that hark back to the days of carts hauling barrels through Copenhagen’s cobbled streets, and tasting sessions too, if you’re in Copenhagen and you love beer, this is one not to be missed. Definitely.

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Match ID: 23 Score: 4.29 source: www.theguardian.com age: 35 days
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A tour of the International Space Station with Andreas Mogensen
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0200
Video: 00:07:30

On the last day of his Huginn mission, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen takes us on a tour of the place he called home for 6 months: the International Space Station. From the beautiful views of Cupola to the kitchen in Node 1 filled with food and friends and all the way to the science of Columbus, the Space Station is the work and living place for astronauts as they help push science forward. 

Match ID: 24 Score: 4.29 source: www.esa.int age: 48 days
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Five hacks to help save money on your food shop
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:53:08 GMT
The cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. Here are some things that can reduce the impact.
Match ID: 25 Score: 4.29 source: www.bbc.co.uk age: 183 days
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Match ID: 26 Score: 4.29 source: www.theguardian.com age: 618 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food

What is Blockchain: Everything You Need to Know (2022)
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:49:00 +0000

If you want to pay online, you need to register an account and provide credit card information. If you don't have a credit card, you can pay with bank transfer. With the rise of cryptocurrencies, these methods may become old.

Imagine a world in which you can do transactions and many other things without having to give your personal information. A world in which you don’t need to rely on banks or governments anymore. Sounds amazing, right? That’s exactly what blockchain technology allows us to do.

It’s like your computer’s hard drive. blockchain is a technology that lets you store data in digital blocks, which are connected together like links in a chain. 

Blockchain technology was originally invented in 1991 by two mathematicians, Stuart Haber and W. Scot Stornetta. They first proposed the system to ensure that timestamps could not be tampered with.

A few years later, in 1998, software developer Nick Szabo proposed using a similar kind of technology to secure a digital payments system he called “Bit Gold.” However, this innovation was not adopted until Satoshi Nakamoto claimed to have invented the first Blockchain and Bitcoin.

So, What is Blockchain?

A blockchain is a distributed database shared between the nodes of a computer network. It saves information in digital format. Many people first heard of blockchain technology when they started to look up information about bitcoin.

Blockchain is used in cryptocurrency systems to ensure secure, decentralized records of transactions.

Blockchain allowed people to guarantee the fidelity and security of a record of data without the need for a third party to ensure accuracy.

To understand how a blockchain works, Consider these basic steps:

• Blockchain collects information in “blocks”.
• A block has a storage capacity, and once it's used up, it can be closed and linked to a previously served block.
• Blocks form chains, which are called “Blockchains.”
• More information will be added to the block with the most content until its capacity is full. The process repeats itself.
• Each block in the chain has an exact timestamp and can't be changed.

Let’s get to know more about the blockchain.

How does blockchain work?

Blockchain records digital information and distributes it across the network without changing it. The information is distributed among many users and stored in an immutable, permanent ledger that can't be changed or destroyed. That's why blockchain is also called "Distributed Ledger Technology" or DLT.

Here’s how it works:

• Someone or a computer will transacts
• The transaction is transmitted throughout the network.
• A network of computers can confirm the transaction.
• When it is confirmed a transaction is added to a block
• The blocks are linked together to create a history.

And that’s the beauty of it! The process may seem complicated, but it’s done in minutes with modern technology. And because technology is advancing rapidly, I expect things to move even more quickly than ever.

• A new transaction is added to the system. It is then relayed to a network of computers located around the world. The computers then solve equations to ensure the authenticity of the transaction.
• Once a transaction is confirmed, it is placed in a block after the confirmation. All of the blocks are chained together to create a permanent history of every transaction.

How are Blockchains used?

Even though blockchain is integral to cryptocurrency, it has other applications. For example, blockchain can be used for storing reliable data about transactions. Many people confuse blockchain with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum.

Blockchain already being adopted by some big-name companies, such as Walmart, AIG, Siemens, Pfizer, and Unilever. For example, IBM's Food Trust uses blockchain to track food's journey before reaching its final destination.

Although some of you may consider this practice excessive, food suppliers and manufacturers adhere to the policy of tracing their products because bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella have been found in packaged foods. In addition, there have been isolated cases where dangerous allergens such as peanuts have accidentally been introduced into certain products.

Tracing and identifying the sources of an outbreak is a challenging task that can take months or years. Thanks to the Blockchain, however, companies now know exactly where their food has been—so they can trace its location and prevent future outbreaks.

Blockchain technology allows systems to react much faster in the event of a hazard. It also has many other uses in the modern world.

What is Blockchain Decentralization?

Blockchain technology is safe, even if it’s public. People can access the technology using an internet connection.

Have you ever been in a situation where you had all your data stored at one place and that one secure place got compromised? Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to prevent your data from leaking out even when the security of your storage systems is compromised?

Blockchain technology provides a way of avoiding this situation by using multiple computers at different locations to store information about transactions. If one computer experiences problems with a transaction, it will not affect the other nodes.

Instead, other nodes will use the correct information to cross-reference your incorrect node. This is called “Decentralization,” meaning all the information is stored in multiple places.

Blockchain guarantees your data's authenticity—not just its accuracy, but also its irreversibility. It can also be used to store data that are difficult to register, like legal contracts, state identifications, or a company's product inventory.

Pros and Cons of Blockchain

Blockchain has many advantages and disadvantages. 

Pros

• Accuracy is increased because there is no human involvement in the verification process.
• One of the great things about decentralization is that it makes information harder to tamper with.
• Safe, private, and easy transactions
• Provides a banking alternative and safe storage of personal information

Cons

• Data storage has limits.
• The regulations are always changing, as they differ from place to place.
• It has a risk of being used for illicit activities 

Frequently Asked Questions About Blockchain

I’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about blockchain in this section.

Is Blockchain a cryptocurrency?

Blockchain is not a cryptocurrency but a technology that makes cryptocurrencies possible. It's a digital ledger that records every transaction seamlessly.

Is it possible for Blockchain to be hacked?

Yes, blockchain can be theoretically hacked, but it is a complicated task to be achieved. A network of users constantly reviews it, which makes hacking the blockchain difficult.

What is the most prominent blockchain company?

Coinbase Global is currently the biggest blockchain company in the world. The company runs a commendable infrastructure, services, and technology for the digital currency economy.

Who owns Blockchain?

Blockchain is a decentralized technology. It’s a chain of distributed ledgers connected with nodes. Each node can be any electronic device. Thus, one owns blockhain.

What is the difference between Bitcoin and Blockchain technology?

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, which is powered by Blockchain technology while Blockchain is a distributed ledger of cryptocurrency 

What is the difference between Blockchain and a Database?

Generally a database is a collection of data which can be stored and organized using a database management system. The people who have access to the database can view or edit the information stored there. The client-server network architecture is used to implement databases. whereas a blockchain is a growing list of records, called blocks, stored in a distributed system. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, timestamp and transaction information. Modification of data is not allowed due to the design of the blockchain. The technology allows decentralized control and eliminates risks of data modification by other parties.

Final Saying

Blockchain has a wide spectrum of applications and, over the next 5-10 years, we will likely see it being integrated into all sorts of industries. From finance to healthcare, blockchain could revolutionize the way we store and share data. Although there is some hesitation to adopt blockchain systems right now, that won't be the case in 2022-2023 (and even less so in 2026). Once people become more comfortable with the technology and understand how it can work for them, owners, CEOs and entrepreneurs alike will be quick to leverage blockchain technology for their own gain. Hope you like this article if you have any question let me know in the comments section

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