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Merchants of Venice: 10 of the city’s most beautiful historic shops
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:59:10 GMT

From an elegant apothercary to a jewellers in a baroque salon, these stores all have atmospheric interiors and a history of exquisite craftsmanship

Cantina del Vino gia Schiavi is a 150-year-old wood-beamed cantina that sits right on the edge of a canal and is a favourite stop on all the city bacaro tours. It is renowned for prosecco, spritz and an original selection of cichetti nibbles created by owner Alessandra De Respinis, a big inspiration for the late Russell Norman’s Polpo in London. But the faithful local clientele at Al Bottegon, as the bar is known, come because it is one of Venice’s few specialist wine cellars, as Alessandra’s sons, Tommaso and Paolo, have amassed an unparalleled selection from vineyards in the surrounding Veneto and Friuli regions, alongside rare vintages from across Italy. It is also the place to come if you are looking to take home a bottle of quality grappa.
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Carolyn Hax: Sister rips into her for not being charming enough on trips
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Sisters are frequent travel companions because of similar tastes, but one feels like the “dud she is stuck with.”
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Can communities living side by side with wildlife beat Africa’s national parks at conservation?
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:07 GMT

Across the continent, millions of hectares of land are being used and run by local people coexisting with wildlife in spaces where both can thrive

• Photographs by Nicoló Lanfranchi

Africa’s first national park was created 100 years ago by the Belgian colonial state in the Congo, and since then hundreds more have been developed – but in many areas there is more wildlife in protected areas run by local people.

Tens of millions of hectares across the continent are home to community-run “conservancies”, managed by herders, farmers and hunter-gatherers, who coexist with herds of large animals such as elephants, giraffes and buffalo.

The Nashulai conservancy in southern Kenya. The country now has more than 230 community-run reserves covering 16% of the country. Conservancies have helped wildlife recover while benefiting local people

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Black Holes Can Cook for Themselves, Chandra Study Shows
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:16:50 +0000
Astronomers have taken a crucial step in showing that the most massive black holes in the universe can create their own meals. Data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Very Large Telescope (VLT) provide new evidence that outbursts from black holes can help cool down gas to feed themselves. This study was based on […]
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Rebels passed through Venezuela en route to Colombia before deadly attack, report reveals
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:40 GMT

Leaked report raises likelihood that Venezuelan government green-lit attack that killed more than 80

Tensions are growing between Bogotá and Caracas after it emerged that rebels responsible for one of Colombia’s worst episodes of violence in recent years travelled through Venezuelan territory before launching the bloody wave of attacks.

At least 80 combatants armed with assault rifles and explosives passed through the Venezuelan border states of Táchira and Zulia before attacking a rival armed group and its suspected civilian supporters, according to a leaked military intelligence report.

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They Flee Russia as Dissidents Seeking Asylum. The U.S. Locks Them Up.
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 11:08:00 +0000

Asylum-seekers are being detained because they come from Russia and Central Asia, immigrants and attorneys told The Intercept.

The post They Flee Russia as Dissidents Seeking Asylum. The U.S. Locks Them Up. appeared first on The Intercept.

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NASA to Brief Media on Asteroid Sample Mission Findings
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:36:44 +0000
NASA will brief media at 11 a.m. EST Wednesday, Jan. 29, to provide an update on science results from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security – Regolith Explorer) mission, which delivered a sample of asteroid Bennu to Earth in September 2023. Audio of the media call will stream live on the agency’s […]
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People in England and Wales: how have you been affected by Storm Herminia?
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:41:35 GMT

We would like to hear from people on the stormy weather conditions and the impact it has had on their journey

Due to stormy weather and flooding, a major incident has been declared in Somerset with blocked roads, schools closed and rest centres set up for those who have been forced to leave their homes in Chard, Ilminister and Somerton.

More than 50 flood warnings and more than 150 flood alerts were in place for England on Monday, with three Met Office yellow warnings in England and Wales for heavy rain and strong winds.

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Netanyahu Has an ICC Arrest Warrant. Poland’s Promise to Ignore It Would Be a “Grave Mistake.”
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:23:04 +0000

Poland has promised Netanyahu safe passage to an Auschwitz memorial service. Former and current EU officials are speaking out.

The post Netanyahu Has an ICC Arrest Warrant. Poland’s Promise to Ignore It Would Be a “Grave Mistake.” appeared first on The Intercept.

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NASA Tests Air Traffic Surveillance Technology Using Its Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:58:48 +0000
As air taxis, drones, and other innovative aircraft enter U.S. airspace, systems that communicate an aircraft’s location will be critical to ensure air traffic safety. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires aircraft to communicate their locations to other aircraft and air traffic control in real time using an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system. NASA is […]
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NASA Small Business Funding Enables Aircraft Inspection by Drone
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:50:52 +0000
A small business called Near Earth Autonomy developed a time-saving solution using drones for pre-flight checks of commercial airliners through a NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and a partnership with The Boeing Company. Before commercial airliners are deemed safe to fly before each trip, a pre-flight inspection must be completed. This process can […]
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Inside the Black Box of Predictive Travel Surveillance
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Behind the scenes, companies and governments are feeding a trove of data about international travelers into opaque AI tools that aim to predict who’s safe—and who’s a threat.
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Future of space travel: Could robots really replace human astronauts?
Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:46:51 GMT
Advances in technology raise questions about the need to send people to space - and the risks and cost
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Inside Syria’s ‘horror city': Sednaya and a country reborn – video
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:48:20 GMT

A new Syria is emerging from the shadow of the brutal Assad regime. The Guardian’s Bethan McKernan and Ayman Abu Ramouz meet people celebrating their hard-won freedom, but also those grappling with a traumatic past. The pair travel to the notorious Sednaya prison, where they meet a former prisoner who was liberated by his family just days before

• Resistance was not a choice’: how Syria’s unlikely rebel alliance took Aleppo

• 'The Syrian regime hit us with chemical weapons: only now can we speak out' – video

• Syria’s disappeared: one woman’s search for her missing father

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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.

You’ll also receive handpicked offers from Guardian Holidays.

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Netanyahu Has an ICC Arrest Warrant. Poland’s Promise to Ignore It Would Be a “Grave Mistake.”
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:23:04 +0000

Poland has promised Netanyahu safe passage to an Auschwitz memorial service. Former and current EU officials are speaking out.

The post Netanyahu Has an ICC Arrest Warrant. Poland’s Promise to Ignore It Would Be a “Grave Mistake.” appeared first on The Intercept.

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Italy sends 49 refugees to Albania in bid to resume disputed scheme
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:33:55 GMT

Latest push to process migrants in Balkan country despite court challenge comes amid increase in boat arrivals

• Europe live – latest updates

Italy has transported 49 people to Albania, in the latest push by Giorgia Meloni’s government to enforce a legally disputed plan to have asylum claims processed in the Balkan country as part of a hardline policy critics have called “disgraceful”.

The Italian navy ship Cassiopeia arrived at Shëngjin port on Tuesday morning carrying passengers intercepted on Saturday in the Mediterranean south of the island of Lampedusa. They will be identified and have a health check before being transferred to a detention centre in Gjadër, about 12 miles away.

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Are we at a turning point in world history? | David Motadel
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:13:08 GMT

Political leaders increasingly caution that we are facing a historical ‘inflection point’. Are we?

In 1919, at the height of a global crisis that resulted from the turmoil of the Russian Revolution, the devastation of the first world war, and the collapse of Europe’s great continental empires, the Irish writer William Butler Yeats penned his famed warning to humanity, mourning the end of the old world: “Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold / Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world.”

His words were recently invoked by Joe Biden, addressing the United Nations general assembly. Today, just as then, he warned, the world is facing a critical historical juncture: “I truly believe we are at another inflection point in world history where the choices we make today will determine our future for decades to come.”

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Can Erdoğan forge a new bromance with Trump? His future may depend on it | Paul Taylor
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:00:08 GMT

If the Turkish strongman clashes with Israel over Syria he will be blamed for wrecking Trump’s plans to pacify and disengage from the region

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has trodden a fine line between the west, Russia and China for more than two decades. Turkey has profited from helping both sides in Russia’s war against Ukraine, extended its military reach and influence in Syria, Libya, the south Caucasus, the eastern Mediterranean and the Gulf, spread its soft power in Africa, central Asia and the western Balkans, and built a substantial national defence industry.

When international relations experts assess this, they often fall back on the term “balancing act”. Turkish analysts prefer to speak of a quest for “strategic autonomy” – the ability to defend the country’s interests against all threats without being dependent on any outside power.

Paul Taylor is a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre

Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here.

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Friends reunited? Trump faces a very different Kim Jong Un this time
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:32:51 GMT
Trump said last week that he'll 'reach out' again - but the North Korean leader’s situation has changed
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Trump will not be ‘meteor’ blow to Irish economy, says employers’ group
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:52:31 GMT

Businesses should avoid panic amid fears US will attempt to repatriate jobs and taxes, says Danny McCoy

• Business live – latest updates

Donald Trump will not be a knockout “meteor” to Ireland’s economy despite its heavy reliance on US multinationals, the head of the country’s business trade organisation has said.

While the US president told world leaders gathered at Davos last week that “Europe treats us very, very unfairly” there is a heightened sense of nervousness in Ireland that this could translate to an attempt to repatriate jobs and taxes from the 950 US companies there.

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‘Climate crisis’ will no longer be used at Trump’s Energy Department
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:00:42 +0000

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Trump Appointees Can’t Own Crypto. That Rule Doesn’t Apply to Trump Himself.
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

For many government employees, merely owning cryptocurrency is off-limits. Not for Trump, who created a “very grifty” meme coin.

The post Trump Appointees Can’t Own Crypto. That Rule Doesn’t Apply to Trump Himself. appeared first on The Intercept.

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Revealed: how Roman Abramovich dodged taxes on cost of running his fleet of superyachts
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:09 GMT

Cyprus Confidential files suggest offshore scheme was used to evade tens of millions in VAT on long list of expenses

When it came to his fleet of superyachts, the Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich was nothing if not generous.

As 2011 drew to a close, his biggest boat yet – the 162-metre (533ft) Eclipse – lay moored in the glittering waters of St Barts, the picturesque Caribbean island where billionaires like to gather to see in the new year.

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Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025 – in pictures
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:34:56 GMT

Eighty years on from the day Soviet troops arrived at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, survivors, international heads of state and dignitaries gathered at the site in Poland where more than 1 million people, mostly Jews, were murdered. International Holocaust Remembrance Day is marked around the world on 27 January

• Auschwitz anniversary – live updates

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Trump’s new trade war may prove far more disruptive than his first
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:30:49 +0000

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Trump backs off trade threats after Colombia agrees to deportation flights
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:15:37 +0000

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They Flee Russia as Dissidents Seeking Asylum. The U.S. Locks Them Up.
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 11:08:00 +0000

Asylum-seekers are being detained because they come from Russia and Central Asia, immigrants and attorneys told The Intercept.

The post They Flee Russia as Dissidents Seeking Asylum. The U.S. Locks Them Up. appeared first on The Intercept.

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Democrats Are Worried About John Ratcliffe’s Role in the 2020 Election. They Should Also Take a Look At His AI Gigs.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:18:24 +0000

The CIA director nominee’s tour through the revolving door included work on AI — an industry now angling to pick up major government contracts.

The post Democrats Are Worried About John Ratcliffe’s Role in the 2020 Election. They Should Also Take a Look At His AI Gigs. appeared first on The Intercept.

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Trump Halts Sanctions on Israeli Settlers, Threatens to Seize Assets of War Crimes Investigators
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:59:35 +0000

Trump lifted sanctions against Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Within hours, Netanyahu launched a new invasion.

The post Trump Halts Sanctions on Israeli Settlers, Threatens to Seize Assets of War Crimes Investigators appeared first on The Intercept.

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The Broligarchy: The Who’s Who of the Silicon Gilded Age
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Tech CEOs cozying up to Trump want to reshape reality to their politics.

The post The Broligarchy: The Who’s Who of the Silicon Gilded Age appeared first on The Intercept.

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The Pregnant Immigrants Fighting Trump’s Bid to End Birthright Citizenship
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:30:13 +0000

Trump hopes to gut birthright citizenship via executive order. In lawsuits filed across the country, immigrants seek to stop him.

The post The Pregnant Immigrants Fighting Trump’s Bid to End Birthright Citizenship appeared first on The Intercept.

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Macron to address Louvre’s future amid complaints over state of world’s busiest museum – Europe live
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:56:54 GMT

French president expected to reveal new investment for famed Paris site which attracts 8m visitors a year

As mentioned earlier, Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen continues her European tour to show the EU’s unity over Greenland, and she has just been to see French president Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace.

No comments to the press this time.

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House GOP holds retreat at a Trump property, a windfall to president’s resort
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:55:01 +0000
Holding the retreat at a Trump property threatens to ignite the same kind of criticism that dogged Trump’s first term: that he has sought to personally profit off his public position.
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Live updates: Democrats question legality of Trump’s freeze on all federal grants
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:52:17 +0000
Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.
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American power: what does official portrait reveal about Melania 2.0?
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:50:13 GMT

First lady’s corporate black-and-white shoot is reminiscent of The Apprentice or House of Cards

At first glance, the official portrait of the returning Flotus – soft power stance, crisp unbuttoned Dolce & Gabbana tux, the Washington monument soaring behind her – scans so neatly with the returning administration that you’d be hard pushed to find any clues as to who Melania 2.0 is.

After all, she also wore a Dolce & Gabbana jacket for the same shot in 2017. The only real change this time is that she swapped the necktie for a black Ralph Lauren cumberband, as if to sprinkle a little alpha patriotism into an otherwise blankly corporate get-up.

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AI-linked stocks make modest gains after DeepSeek rout; Boeing posts its second-biggest annual loss on record – business live
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:49:34 GMT

Donald Trump says China’s DeepSeek is a ‘wake-up call’ for American AI firms

• We tried out DeepSeek. It worked well, until we asked it about Tiananmen Square and Taiwan

Donald Trump has suggested that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a bidding war over the app.

When asked if Microsoft was in talks to buy the app, the US president said “I would say yes”, adding “A lot of interest in TikTok. There’s great interest in TikTok.”

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Middle East crisis live: Rafah mayor warns areas of city still too dangerous for Palestinians to return
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:46:19 GMT

Ahmed al-Soufi says nearby presence of Israeli troops and lack of basic living conditions make much of city ‘extremely dangerous’

In the UK, the chair of the House of Commons international development committee has issued a statement today on Israel banning the UN’s aid agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa. As a reminder, Israel has ordered the UN agency to vacate its headquarters in East Jerusalem by Thursday, after the country’s parliament passed a law in October banning its operations in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Israel’s ban only directly covers Israeli territory, which Israel considers East Jerusalem to be. Unrwa also operates in the occupied West Bank and Gaza, but it was unclear how the law will affect Unrwa’s work there.

The international development committee, which scrutinises the aid policy of the British foreign ministry, has warned that the Unrwa ban could cause the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and the occupied West Bank to “deteriorate rapidly, possibly irreparably” and would “almost certainly lead to further conflict and increased displacement”.

Let us be clear: this ban will be devastating for Palestinian refugees across the region. Food, water, education, even rubbish collection will all be affected.

In the strongest possible terms, I urge the UK government to do everything it can to get all parties round the table and ensure that Unrwa can fulfil its UN-mandated work. The success of the current ceasefire hangs in the balance if not.

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White House orders pause of federal grants while evaluating compliance with Trump’s agenda – live
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:43:56 GMT

Internal memo pauses federal funding as White House evaluates how grants comply with Trumps’s conservative plans

Senator Patty Murray, of Washington, and Connecticut congresswoman Rosa DeLauro – top Democrats on the Senate and House appropriations committees – reacted to the memo ordering a pause on federal grant money with shock.

“The scope of what you are ordering is breathtaking, unprecedented, and will have devastating consequences across the country,” they wrote.

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Experts urge caution over use of Chinese AI DeepSeek
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:40:40 GMT

Oxford professor advises against putting private data on platform in case it could be shared with Chinese state

Experts have urged caution over rapidly embracing the Chinese artificial intelligence platform DeepSeek, citing concerns about it spreading misinformation and how the Chinese state might exploit users’ data.

The new low-cost AI wiped $1tn off the leading US tech stock index this week and it rapidly became the most downloaded free app in the UK and the US. Donald Trump called it a “wake-up call” for tech firms.

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New CMA chair will have to assess curbs on his former employer Amazon
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:27:31 GMT

Doug Gurr will lead board as watchdog rules on Microsoft and Amazon’s dominance of cloud computing market

• Business live – latest updates

The new chair of the UK competition watchdog will have to assess whether to curb the position of his former employer, Amazon, after an independent inquiry found that a lack of competition in the £9bn cloud computing market could mean British businesses are overpaying for services.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which last week announced the surprise appointment of former Amazon UK boss Doug Gurr as its interim chair, said that Microsoft and Amazon’s dominance of the cloud computing market could mean that British businesses are paying as much as £430m more annually for services than in a “well-functioning market”.

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Why Trump admires President McKinley, the original ‘tariff man’
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:14:48 +0000

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The Historical Roots of Donald Trump’s Aggressive Nationalism
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:13:25 +0000
What the President’s confrontations with Panama, Greenland, Canada, and Colombia suggest about his expansionist vision.
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Serbia’s PM resigns after student protests linked to government corruption – Europe live
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:05:30 GMT

Miloš Vučević steps down following wave of demonstrations sparked by the deaths of 15 people who were killed when a railway station roof collapsed

As mentioned earlier, Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen continues her European tour to show the EU’s unity over Greenland, and she has just been to see French president Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace.

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Trump fires Biden’s top labor lawyer, a champion of workers’ union rights
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:01:08 +0000

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Alarm as Trump administration pauses all federal spending on grants and loans
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:52:46 GMT

Memo says social security and Medicare are excluded but congressional Democrats express ‘extreme alarm’

• US politics live – latest updates

Donald Trump’s second presidential administration has paused all grants and loans disbursed by the federal government, potentially upending programs relied upon by millions of Americans.

In a two-page internal memo, Matthew Vaeth, Trump’s acting head of the office of management and budget (OMB), instructed all federal agencies to “temporarily pause all activities related to obligations or disbursement of all federal financial assistance”.

The Associated Press contributed reporting

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Trump repeats suggestion Palestinians should leave Gaza for Egypt and Jordan
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:50:03 GMT

US president insists leaders of both countries would agree to move that could be ‘temporary or long-term’

• Middle East crisis – live updates

Donald Trump has repeated his suggestion that large numbers of Palestinians should leave Gaza for Egypt or Jordan, despite widespread opposition to the proposal from Palestinian leadership, the UN and US allies in the region.

Speaking to reporters onboard Air Force One on Monday night, the US president was asked about his comments over the weekend about “cleaning out” the Gaza Strip either “temporarily or long-term”. Trump reiterated he would “like to get [Palestinians from Gaza] living in an area where they can live without disruption and revolution and violence so much”.

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Trump’s immigration crackdown expands to New York City
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:30:00 +0000

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Residents of Lebanese border village return to bury dead as Israeli troops withdraw
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:27:08 GMT

People returning to Dhayra to mourn loss of loved ones find most of settlement has been destroyed

• Middle East crisis – live updates

The mosque used to announce a death in the Lebanese village of Dhayra. The mournful call would ring loud enough that relatives on the other side of the cement border wall, in the Israeli town of Arab al-Aramshe, would be able to hear it – and prepare.

Two days later, the residents of Dhayra and Arab al-Aramshe would gather at the graveyard, separated by barbed wire. It was the only chance for the Bedouin families, whose village is split by the Israeli and Lebanese border, to meet and check up on one another. The two countries have intermittently been at war since the 1980s, and in Lebanon speaking to people inside Israel, relative or not, is against the law.

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Top Democrats on appropriations committees slam Trump’s pause on federal grants
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:13:02 +0000

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Charities reeling from USAid freeze warn of ‘life or death’ effects
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:04:14 GMT

Abrupt order has done ‘serious damage’, say experts, with supply chains halted, HIV clinics struggling to source drugs and refugee camps facing loss of vital services

Clinics in Uganda are scrambling to find new sources for vital HIV drugs, aid workers in Bangladesh fear refugee camp infrastructure will crumble, and mobile health units may have to stop treating civilians near the frontline in Ukraine.

Services worldwide have been thrown into disarray by President Donald Trump’s executive order, signed on Monday 20 January and published on Friday halting US foreign aid funding flows for 90 days for review.

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Trump’s perceived enemies brace for retribution with plans, dark humor
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:03:20 +0000

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How do you solve a problem like DeepSeek?
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:06 GMT

The US was widely considered the leader in AI, but a Chinese startup has called that dominance into question

Hello, and welcome back to TechScape. There was a lot of news last week. To run it down in an expedient fashion:

• Donald Trump, Sam Altman, Masayoshi Son and Larry Ellison announced a $500bn initiative to expand infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence dubbed Stargate. On its heels came a press release from Meta vowing to expand its capital expenditure to $65bn in the coming year to expand its data centers.

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Selena Gomez's tears over deportations dismissed by Trump's 'border tsar'
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:59:11 GMT
The star was seen sobbing in a now-deleted Instagram post about the president's immigration crackdown.
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While Musk and Altman wage their silly little feud, China is making all the broligarchs look like chumps | Arwa Mahdawi
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:44:00 GMT

The launch of the AI chatbot DeepSeek wiped $1tn off the value of US tech stocks. That should worry even this overhyped and self-satisfied twosome

They say your enemy’s enemy is your friend. Sometimes, however, your enemy’s enemy is a little twerp who is almost as bad as your enemy. Rather than creating a strategic alliance, the best thing to do is sit back and watch the pair of them tear each other apart.

What am I talking about? I am talking about the public spat between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, two of the world’s most powerful, overhyped and self-satisfied men. Musk and Altman co-founded OpenAI in 2015, but Musk left a few years later and has been calling Altman, the company’s CEO, names such as “Swindly Sam” ever since.

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Fears for ‘security of Jews worldwide’ in wake of Elon Musk AfD speech
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:33:01 GMT

Top US Jewish advocate Halie Soifer calls Trump adviser’s address to far-right Germany rally ‘incredibly dangerous’

Elon Musk’s remarks to a German far-right party that Germans should not focus on their country’s Nazi past should prompt “deep concern” about “the security of American Jews” and “of Jews worldwide”, a leading US Jewish advocate has told the Guardian.

“Speaking as a deeply concerned American Jew,” said Halie Soifer, chief executive of the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), “I am deeply concerned about the security of American Jews, of Jews worldwide, given our president’s clear alignment with dangerous rightwing extremists.”

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Pulitzers ask court to pause Trump lawsuit until he’s no longer president
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:30:07 +0000

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Google Maps says U.S. users will see Trump’s new name for Gulf of Mexico
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:23:40 +0000

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Google Maps will rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America in US
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:21:24 GMT
It is the firm's "longstanding practice" to observe updates from official sources - in this case requested by Donald Trump.
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CISA Under Trump
2025-01-28T12:09:53Z

Jen Easterly is out as the Director of CISA. Read her final interview:

There’s a lot of unfinished business. We have made an impact through our ransomware vulnerability warning pilot and our pre-ransomware notification initiative, and I’m really proud of that, because we work on preventing somebody from having their worst day. But ransomware is still a problem. We have been laser-focused on PRC cyber actors. That will continue to be a huge problem. I’m really proud of where we are, but there’s much, much more work to be done. There are things that I think we can continue driving, that the next administration, I hope, will look at, because, frankly, cybersecurity is a national security issue...

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Olaf Scholz says borders ‘must not be moved by force’ after Trump Greenland comments
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:00:20 GMT

German chancellor speaks alongside Mette Frederiksen as Danish leader calls for greater cooperation in Europe

The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has said that “borders must not be moved by force” after a meeting with Denmark’s leader, Mette Frederiksen, intended to show European unity as Donald Trump presses his demands to gain control of Greenland.

The Danish prime minister met Scholz in Berlin, before meetings with the French president, Emmanuel Macon, in Paris, and the Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, in Brussels later on Tuesday. Trump said over the weekend: “I think we’re going to have [Greenland]” and was reported to have threatened Denmark with tariffs over the Danish territory.

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Analysis: The first special elections for Congress since Trump’s return
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:45:25 +0000

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David Squires on … a potential next step under Trump for Lazio’s fired falconer
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:37:14 GMT

Our cartoonist on a fresh opportunity at the White House for Juan Bernabe after losing his job in Rome

• Buy a copy of a Squires cartoon in our Print Shop
• David’s new book, Chaos in the Box: buy it now

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Trump says Microsoft is in contention to buy TikTok
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:29:23 +0000

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Woman at heart of birthright citizenship lawsuit reacts to Trump’s order: ‘This is a right’
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:04 GMT

A pregnant mother from Venezuela responds to Trump’s executive order that would render her baby stateless

• What is birthright citizenship and what does Trump’s executive order do?

On his first day in office, Donald Trump signed an order ending constitutionally recognized right of birthright citizenship. Thousands of expecting parents across the US suddenly had to consider that their babies would be born into a legal limbo.

Among them is Monica, a woman expecting her first child after escaping political persecution in Venezuela. If Trump’s order stands, Monica’s baby will be born stateless.

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Trump order targets transgender troops and ‘radical gender ideology’
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:05 +0000

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How Donald Trump Seizes the Primal Power of Naming
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
For the President, a name can become an instrument by which to exert his will upon our shared reality.
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Do Trump's politics connect in these English towns? - video
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:20:37 GMT

As the second Trump presidency begins, John Harris and John Domokos go to a Staffordshire town whose economy went from coal to Amazon warehousing to find out if 21st century populism 

is cutting through. At a byelection down the road, meanwhile, there's a big question facing voters: Labour or Reform UK?

• Watch more episodes of Anywhere but Westminster here

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Google Maps will rename Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America in US
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:17:41 GMT

Tech firm to make change in line with Trump’s executive order, using both names in world outside US and Mexico

Google has confirmed it will rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America on Google Maps in the US, after an executive order from Donald Trump.

It will remain the Gulf of Mexico in Mexico, while users outside of the US and Mexico will see both names on Google Maps. The Alaskan peak Denali, the tallest mountain in North America, will also be changed to Mount McKinley in the US in line with Trump’s executive order on 20 January.

Reuters contributed to this report

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Australia’s new chief scientist open to nuclear power but focused on energy forms available ‘right now’
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:49:52 GMT

Prof Tony Haymet says nuclear industry will need to ‘rebuild their social licence’ while noting solar and wind are ‘incredibly cheap’

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Australia’s new chief scientist has said he is open to the prospect of nuclear power playing a role in the country’s energy mix, but remained focused on forms of energy that were “available to help us right now”.

On his first day in the job, Prof Tony Haymet said new energy-intensive technologies like artificial intelligence could be powered by renewables, but that he thought serious discussions about nuclear in Australia were likely to be years away.

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Make no mistake: Israel’s far right is planning for a Gaza without Palestinians | Ben Reiff
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:00:10 GMT

Despite the ceasefire, Benjamin Netanyahu is capitulating to extremists who have no problem with ethnic cleansing. And they’ve found an ally in Donald Trump

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has now entered its second week. Over the past two weekends, Hamas has handed over seven Israeli hostages in exchange for the release of nearly 300 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, and preparations are already under way for a double exchange next weekend. But it hasn’t been without hitches.

Two days in, Israeli soldiers opened fire on Palestinian civilians as they sought to return to their homes near Gaza’s southern border, killing a child. This weekend, Hamas opted to release only soldiers, despite having agreed to first release all remaining civilian women and children. Israeli forces then delayed the return of hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza, while Hamas dragged its feet on informing Israel how many of the remaining hostages to be exchanged were alive or dead.

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The loudest megaphone: how Trump mastered our new attention age
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:07 GMT

The old model of political debate is over, and spectacle beats argument every time. How did we get here?

The first step in winning a public debate, indeed in any effective communication, is to get attention for your message. But that in and of itself is not enough. Attention is the means, not the end, because the end is persuasion. Once you have people’s attention, then you can try to persuade them with your evidence and arguments.

This, at least, is the traditional model of communication. The trouble is, this basic model has fallen apart. It is crumbling to dust before our eyes, though we have a hard time accepting how far gone it is. The reality is that everywhere you look, there is no longer any formal set of institutions to force public attention on a topic, no basic rules for who will speak when and who will listen.

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‘Sputnik moment’: $1tn wiped off US stocks after Chinese firm unveils AI chatbot
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:56:35 GMT

Trump calls emergence of DeepSeek a ‘wake-up call’ amid doubts about sustainability of western artificial intelligence boom

• What is DeepSeek and why did US tech stocks fall?
• DeepSeek hit with ‘large-scale’ cyber-attack

The race for domination in artificial intelligence was blown wide open on Monday after the launch of a Chinese chatbot wiped $1tn from the leading US tech index, with one investor calling it a “Sputnik moment” for the world’s AI superpowers.

Investors punished global tech stocks on Monday after the emergence of DeepSeek, a competitor to OpenAI and its ChatGPT tool, shook faith in the US artificial intelligence boom by appearing to deliver the same performance with fewer resources.

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Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon ‘disrupter,’ vows swift action
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 03:32:02 +0000
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signaled Trump would sign executive orders intended to roll back diversity initiatives and shake up the military.
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What Melania Trump's new official portrait tells us
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 03:12:51 GMT
We asked two experts for their take on the image, which was shot in the White House a day after the inauguration.
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Trump ends DEI in US military and reinstates troops who refused Covid vaccines
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:59:01 GMT

President also signs order to eliminate ‘gender radicalism in the military’ and seeks to develop missile defense system

Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on Monday that remove diversity, equity and inclusion from the US military, reinstate thousands of troops who were kicked out for refusing Covid-19 vaccines during the pandemic, and one that appeared to be aimed at transgender troops.

Earlier on Monday, Pete Hegseth, who narrowly secured enough votes to become defense secretary, referred to the names of Confederate generals that were once used for two key bases during his remarks to reporters as he entered the Pentagon on his first full day on the job.

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Trump huddles with House Republicans at retreat in Florida
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 01:17:32 +0000
Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.
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Trump says new tariffs on computer chips are coming
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 01:03:02 +0000

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Trump meets lawmakers at his resort to talk next steps
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:57:31 +0000
Trump stopped by a House Republican conclave in Doral, Florida, to chat with GOP lawmakers about how to enact his ambitious agenda as quickly as possible.
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Republican senator, Danish parliament member rebuff Trump’s idea to buy Greenland
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:38:35 +0000

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Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI pick, accused of endangering hostage rescue mission
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:26:41 +0000

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President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to stay united by “sticking together” and helping GOP leadership...
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:06:27 +0000

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Trump administration puts senior USAID officials on leave, accusing agency of circumventing orders on aid
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:54:14 +0000

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President Donald Trump reiterated his campaign-trail pledge to not cut Social Security during his remarks in...
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:34:53 +0000

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Trump says he wants to send ‘repeat offenders’ in U.S. legally to foreign countries
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:23:29 +0000

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President Donald Trump said his administration is “fighting hard” to restrict birthright citizenship, which he rebranded...
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:13:54 +0000

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President Donald Trump on Monday touted his weekend threat to levy tariffs on Colombia after they...
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 23:09:34 +0000

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Trump wants House GOP to form ‘a governing coalition’ to pass his priorities
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:51:19 +0000

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) introduced President Donald Trump and pledged that House Republicans will stick by...
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:49:15 +0000

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Countries refusing deportees could hinder Trump’s immigration plans
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:23:35 +0000
Among the obstacles for Trump’s mass deportation campaign are the countries refusing to take back their undocumented migrants.
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DOJ fires officials who worked on Jack Smith’s Trump investigation
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:02:03 +0000

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Polls show views souring on Elon Musk as Trump’s wingman
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:56:32 +0000
Musk’s numbers are down, and even some who like him don’t seem to love him being so central.
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FCC chair helps ISPs and landlords make deals that renters can’t escape
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:13:31 +0000
Brendan Carr dumps plan to ban bulk billing deals that lock renters into one ISP.
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US‘s wind and solar will generate more power than coal in 2024
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:57:31 +0000
Utility-scale solar generation is up by over 30% amid future uncertainties.
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What does Trump think of Starmer?
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:04:00 GMT
And finds out what Trump thinks of Keir Starmer
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The first week of the new Trump era leaves House Democrats spinning
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:55:26 +0000
The party finds itself at a crossroads over how best to do battle with Trump and congressional Republicans.
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Here’s what could get more expensive if Trump enacts tariffs this week
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:52:31 +0000

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Trump’s reported plans to save TikTok may violate SCOTUS-backed law
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:39:05 +0000
Everything insiders are saying about Trump’s plan to save TikTok.
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Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:34:28 +0000
Follow President-elect Trump’s progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.
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Analysis: The Trump-McConnell plot just thickened
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:30:52 +0000

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The Trump administration’s agenda is already creating uncertainty and uneasiness in the military ranks.
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The Trump-McConnell plot just thickened
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:18:35 +0000
We shouldn’t expect McConnell to be the next John McCain or Mitt Romney, but his vote Friday against Pete Hegseth previewed some fascinating dynamics ahead.
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Analysis: Trump shocks the system. Will he solve problems voters care about most?
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:24:44 +0000

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Four members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet have been confirmed by the Senate so far: Marco...
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:01:47 +0000

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Every Senate Democrat condemns Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:42:57 +0000

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Donald Trump’s toxic remarks on Gaza reveal lack of joined-up thinking
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:46:14 GMT

US president has already caused trouble abroad and at home with incoherent ideas about Middle East politics

• Middle East crisis – live updates

The suggestion by the US president, Donald Trump, that Gaza’s Palestinian population could be “cleaned out” and moved to Egypt and Jordan is an idea that has long been circulated by the Israeli right.

Over the decades since the Six Day war in 1967, when Israeli forces first captured the Gaza Strip, which had been under Egyptian military rule, Israeli officials and commentators have periodically pushed the notion that Palestinians in Gaza could be resettled in Egypt.

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FBI’s Warrantless Search Ruled Unconstitutional in a Blow to Government Spying
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:11:30 +0000

The FBI trawled NSA records without a warrant to investigate a man suspected of trying to join a terror group, prosecutors admit.

The post FBI’s Warrantless Search Ruled Unconstitutional in a Blow to Government Spying appeared first on The Intercept.

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Republican fiscal hawks resisting Trump call to raise debt ceiling
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:35:16 +0000

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Democrats urge Trump administration to ‘restore full operations at NIH’
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:00:17 +0000

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Fed expected to pause rate cuts as it begins to weigh Trump policies
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:19:50 +0000

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Democrats flip the script, eyeing debt limit to block Trump’s agenda
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:52 +0000

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Why Trump Freed Ross Ulbricht, the Silk Road’s Dread Pirate Roberts
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Ulbricht, who was convicted of running an anonymous online drug marketplace, became a hero to crypto-holders everywhere. What does his pardon signal for the future of the technology?
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What would happen if the US military went after cartels on Mexican soil?
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:42 GMT

Experts say any incursion could come with serious repercussions, include violence against US tourists

Evan Hafer, a popular veteran and founder of Black Rifle Coffee, was on Joe Rogan’s podcast after the November election. As with any Maga acolyte, the US-Mexico border figured prominently in his mind.

“If we declare war on the cartel, these dudes are not going to understand what the fuck is going on. They are in for a world of ultra-violence,” said Hafer, who served in the Green Berets and the CIA.

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Trump officials issue quotas to ICE officers to ramp up arrests
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:23 +0000

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Production Notes on Amazon’s Melania Trump Documentary
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Note 1: Use clip of her smiling, but crop out Putin and Chernobyl.
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Trump says to ‘clean out’ Gaza, urges Arab countries to take more refugees
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:22:35 +0000
President Donald Trump said he wanted Jordan and Egypt to take in more Palestinians from Gaza so they could "maybe live in peace" there.
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Trump says ‘clean out’ Gaza, urges Arab countries to take more refugees
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:06:11 +0000

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Will America’s crypto frenzy end in disaster?
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:30:21 +0000
Donald Trump’s team is about to bring digital finance into the mainstream
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Why Bishop Mariann Budde Wanted to Speak to Donald Trump
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
“If you know what people are thinking about when they’re coming into church on Sunday morning, it’s very important to acknowledge that,” Budde says.
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Trump’s Attempt to Redefine America
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
The effect of the President’s executive orders was to convey an open season, in which virtually nothing—including who gets to be an American citizen—is guaranteed.
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Tension and defiance in Panama after Trump threatens to ‘take back’ canal
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 07:00:42 GMT

Diplomatic frenzy and rattled nerves in republic as officials and former president reject US president’s comments

From a modern control room high above the canal expansion – overlooking the Cocolí locks, then lakes, rainforest canopy and, eventually, the Atlantic ocean – it barely registers that the era of gunboat diplomacy is returning to the Panama canal.

But four days into Donald Trump’s second administration, here we are. Trump has declared that he is “taking back” the Panama canal, sending TV crews from Washington to Beijing scrambling here to cover a crisis that has led to frenzied diplomatic efforts and elicited fears of a repeat of the 1989 US military invasion.

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Biden Attack on Nonprofit Over Palestine Stance Made Trump’s Job Easier
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:46:50 +0000

By denying funding to the Climate Justice Alliance over Palestine, Biden went after Trump’s political opponents for him.

The post Biden Attack on Nonprofit Over Palestine Stance Made Trump’s Job Easier appeared first on The Intercept.

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US Privacy Snags a Win as Judge Limits Warrantless FBI Searches
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Plus: A hacker finds an issue with Cloudflare’s systems that could reveal app users’ rough locations, and the Trump administration puts a wrench in a key cybersecurity investigation.
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Donald Trump Throws the Doors to the Patriot Wing Open
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
More than fifteen hundred of the January 6th rioters were pardoned by the President. What will they do next?
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A Spirit of Vengeance in Trump’s First Week
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
“There is no distinction between his personal grievances and his policy aims,” Evan Osnos says.
Match ID: 109 Score: 21.43 source: www.newyorker.com age: 3 days
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WHO starts cutting costs as US withdrawal date set for January 2026
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 22:27:39 +0000
The US is currently the WHO's biggest funder, contributing about 18% of its budget.
Match ID: 110 Score: 21.43 source: arstechnica.com age: 3 days
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Republicans Say This Anti-Immigrant Bill Will Protect Victims of Abuse. It Will Do the Opposite.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:39:55 +0000

Advocates say the bill will put domestic violence survivors who face false allegations from their abusers at greater risk of deportation.

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Match ID: 111 Score: 21.43 source: theintercept.com age: 3 days
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DOGE Will Allow Elon Musk to Surveil the US Government From the Inside
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:19:15 +0000
A former USDS employee called the repurposing of the Digital Service into DOGE an “A+ bureaucratic jiujitsu move.” It will give Musk and his associates access to unclassified data in every government agency.
Match ID: 112 Score: 21.43 source: www.wired.com age: 3 days
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Merchants of Venice: 10 of the city’s most beautiful historic shops
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:59:10 GMT

From an elegant apothercary to a jewellers in a baroque salon, these stores all have atmospheric interiors and a history of exquisite craftsmanship

Cantina del Vino gia Schiavi is a 150-year-old wood-beamed cantina that sits right on the edge of a canal and is a favourite stop on all the city bacaro tours. It is renowned for prosecco, spritz and an original selection of cichetti nibbles created by owner Alessandra De Respinis, a big inspiration for the late Russell Norman’s Polpo in London. But the faithful local clientele at Al Bottegon, as the bar is known, come because it is one of Venice’s few specialist wine cellars, as Alessandra’s sons, Tommaso and Paolo, have amassed an unparalleled selection from vineyards in the surrounding Veneto and Friuli regions, alongside rare vintages from across Italy. It is also the place to come if you are looking to take home a bottle of quality grappa.
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‘Devastated by war’: Ukraine’s battle scars – in pictures
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:00:10 GMT

Kyiv-based photographer Vic Bákin turned his camera on the crumbling homes and young, shaven-headed recruits that have symbolised the war with Russia

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In a split second, Russia wiped out three generations of one Ukrainian family
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:15 GMT
A Ukrainian grandmother mourns her daughter, grandson and mother - killed in a single Russian strike.
Match ID: 115 Score: 20.00 source: www.bbc.com age: 0 days
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NASA to Preview Sky-Mapping Space Telescope Ahead of Launch
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:37:09 +0000
NASA will host a news conference at 12 p.m. EST Friday, Jan. 31, to discuss a new telescope that will improve our understanding of how the universe evolved and search for key ingredients for life in our galaxy. Agency experts will preview NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and […]
Match ID: 116 Score: 20.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 0 days
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Black Holes Can Cook for Themselves, Chandra Study Shows
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:16:50 +0000
Astronomers have taken a crucial step in showing that the most massive black holes in the universe can create their own meals. Data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Very Large Telescope (VLT) provide new evidence that outbursts from black holes can help cool down gas to feed themselves. This study was based on […]
Match ID: 117 Score: 20.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 0 days
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South Korean plane crash probe focuses on bird strike, runway barrier
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:04:44 +0000
The exact cause of the Jeju Air crash remains unclear, and the investigation is complicated because the black boxes stopped recording four minutes before impact.
Match ID: 118 Score: 20.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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As Russian oil spill fouls beaches, locals fume over official response
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Volunteers flooded the beaches to help with cleanup eventually prompting the federal government to step to help clean up thousands of tons of fuel oil.
Match ID: 119 Score: 20.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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Trump Promised a Russia–Ukraine Peace Deal. Where Is It?
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:29:27 +0000

Trump boasted he would end the war between Russia and Ukraine as soon as he took office. That didn’t happen.

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Match ID: 120 Score: 19.29 source: theintercept.com age: 6 days
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‘We Have Seen a Lot More Hate’: Trans People Are Already Terrified
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:41:09 +0000
After Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order directed against trans people this week, trans and nonbinary people are scared of what happens next.
Match ID: 121 Score: 17.86 source: www.wired.com age: 4 days
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Which LA Fire Victims Get Money on GoFundMe — and Who Gets Left Out?
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000

GoFundMe campaigns tend to favor the white and wealthy. After the Eaton fire, Altadena’s Black community is fighting back.

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Match ID: 122 Score: 17.86 source: theintercept.com age: 4 days
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Dating Apps Promise to Remain a Rare Haven Following Trump’s Executive Order
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000
As President Trump moves to change federal policy so the US government only recognizes “two genders” and social media platforms become less safe for LGBTQ+ people, dating apps could become a refuge.
Match ID: 123 Score: 17.86 source: www.wired.com age: 4 days
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Trump Wants a War With Cartels—and May Just Get One
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
An executive order designating cartels as terrorist organizations will expand prosecutors' jurisdictions, affect relations with Mexico, and risk blowback for which the US is unprepared.
Match ID: 124 Score: 17.86 source: www.wired.com age: 4 days
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The Unchecked Authority of Trump’s Immigration Orders
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
The President is recasting migration as a form of “invasion,” broadening his already expansive powers and making anyone in the U.S. who’s undocumented a potential target.
Match ID: 125 Score: 17.86 source: www.newyorker.com age: 4 days
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The Big Tech Takeover of American Politics
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Social media is no longer just a tool for politicians to get out their message; politicians now have to shape themselves into optimized vessels for social media.
Match ID: 126 Score: 17.86 source: www.newyorker.com age: 4 days
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Trump Is Already Drowning Us in Outrages
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:16:48 +0000
A guide to the Week One distractions, late-night devilry, executive overreach, and the Administration’s early infighting.
Match ID: 127 Score: 17.86 source: www.newyorker.com age: 4 days
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Rubio Orders State Department to Stop Issuing Accurate Passports to Trans People
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:39:49 +0000

Trans, intersex, and nonbinary people applying for passports will no longer be able to select an “X” marker for gender.

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Match ID: 128 Score: 17.86 source: theintercept.com age: 4 days
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AI Will Write Complex Laws
2025-01-22T12:04:19Z

Artificial intelligence (AI) is writing law today. This has required no changes in legislative procedure or the rules of legislative bodies—all it takes is one legislator, or legislative assistant, to use generative AI in the process of drafting a bill.

In fact, the use of AI by legislators is only likely to become more prevalent. There are currently projects in the US House, US Senate, and legislatures around the world to trial the use of AI in various ways: searching databases, drafting text, summarizing meetings, performing policy research and analysis, and more. A Brazilian municipality ...

Match ID: 129 Score: 17.14 source: www.schneier.com age: 6 days
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Trump’s Executive Orders Are Full of Deadlines. We’re Tracking Them.
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:28:41 +0000

The orders require drafting strategies to enforce the gender binary (within 30 days) and meetings on fighting DEI and environmental justice (monthly).

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Match ID: 130 Score: 17.14 source: theintercept.com age: 6 days
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UK has spent £12.5bn from energy bills on fossil fuel power plants in past decade
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:01:03 GMT

Research finds 60% of government contracts through backup ‘capacity market’ went to fossil fuel plants

The UK has given more than £12.5bn from energy bills to fossil fuel power plants in the past decade through a government scheme to keep the lights on during winter, according to new analysis.

The research found that, since 2015, the government has offered contracts worth £20bn through a “capacity market” to create a backup reserve of generators on standby, of which about 60% were fossil fuel power plants and a quarter were energy storage and power cable projects.

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Match ID: 131 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
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Under Trump, US Cyberdefense Loses Its Head
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Chinese hacks, rampant ransomware, and Donald Trump’s budget cuts all threaten US security. In an exit interview with WIRED, former CISA head Jen Easterly argues for her agency’s survival.
Match ID: 132 Score: 14.29 source: www.wired.com age: 5 days
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Trump’s Anti-Trans Executive Order Is Unscientific Nonsense
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:22:38 +0000

The Trump administration is taking a brute-force approach to push trans people out of public life.

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Match ID: 133 Score: 14.29 source: theintercept.com age: 5 days
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Disasters Like the LA Fires Always Hit the Poor the Hardest. Trump Wants to Make It Worse.
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:38:01 +0000

An executive order from Trump helps ensure that inequities of the federal aid distribution system will keep favoring the white and wealthy.

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Match ID: 134 Score: 14.29 source: theintercept.com age: 5 days
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Nearly $1 Trillion: The Staggering Combined Net Worth Cheering at Trump’s Inauguration
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:00:19 +0000

The ultra-rich have long held immense influence in U.S. politics. But Trump’s inauguration shows oligarchy is stronger than ever.

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Match ID: 135 Score: 12.86 source: theintercept.com age: 7 days
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Trump vows to leave Paris climate agreement and 'drill, baby, drill'
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 03:20:20 GMT
The White House announces a "national energy emergency" to reverse US climate regulations and boost oil and gas.
Match ID: 136 Score: 11.43 source: www.bbc.com age: 7 days
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Sanctions are sinking Russia’s flagship gas project
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:09:08 +0000
Whether that lasts is up to Donald Trump
Match ID: 137 Score: 11.43 source: www.economist.com age: 82 days
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Trump Frees Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht After 11 Years in Prison
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:49:46 +0000
Donald Trump pardoned the creator of the world’s first dark-web drug market, who is now a libertarian cause célèbre in some parts of the crypto community.
Match ID: 138 Score: 10.71 source: www.wired.com age: 6 days
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‘They fear for their lives’: Bishop confronts Trump on immigration and gay rights – video
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:42:34 GMT

President Donald Trump began his first full day in office attending a prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral. The Episcopal bishop of Washington, Mariann Edgar Budde, pleaded with Trump during the service, asking the newly elected president to protect immigrants and respect gay rights. ‘There are gay, lesbian and transgender children in Democratic, Republican and independent families, some who fear for their lives,’ she said as Trump and his family watched on. After the inauguration, Trump launched a sweeping immigration crackdown and promised mass deportations

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Match ID: 139 Score: 10.71 source: www.theguardian.com age: 6 days
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Third arrest after alleged assault on police officers in Sydney – as it happened
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:00:20 GMT

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AFP warns parents over rise in AI-generated child abuse material

There has been an increase in the use of AI-generated child abuse material in the past year, including students creating material like deepfakes to harass or embarrass classmates, the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation has said.

Children and young people are curious by nature, however, anything that depicts the abuse of someone under the age of 18 – whether that’s videos, images, drawings or stories – is child abuse material, irrespective of whether it is ‘real’ or not.

The AFP encourages all parents and guardians to have open and honest conversations with their child on this topic, particularly as AI technology continues to become increasingly accessible and integrated into platforms and products.

As a society, I think that it demonstrates the need for us to place a high value collectively on a civil political discourse, rather than an extreme one.

I wasn’t surprised to learn that of the 16 arrests, only one person was from South Australia and the rest were scattered from all over the country and for whatever reason, decided to convene in Adelaide.

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Match ID: 140 Score: 10.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
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Key moments from Donald Trump's inauguration – video
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:39:36 GMT

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president, beginning what could be a vengeful second term. His swearing-in ceremony, which was initially scheduled to take place outside on the Capitol’s west front, was moved inside. Trump vowed to sign a series of executive orders, with many focusing on immigration. The president was sworn in among global conservative politicians and tech billionaires

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Match ID: 141 Score: 7.14 source: www.theguardian.com age: 7 days
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Factchecking Trump's inauguration speech – video
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:06:17 GMT

Donald Trump repeatedly made false and misleading claims during his inaugural address. Here are the facts on some of the false claims offered during his speech

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Match ID: 142 Score: 7.14 source: www.theguardian.com age: 7 days
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From Panama to Mars: the most extreme announcements in Trump's inauguration speech – video
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:54:54 GMT

Donald Trump vowed to 'plant the stars and stripes on the planet Mars' and 'take back' the Panama Canal as he was sworn into office for the second time. He announced a number of measures he planned to take such as ending the Green New Deal and declaring a national emergency on the US-Mexico border

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Match ID: 143 Score: 7.14 source: www.theguardian.com age: 7 days
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Donald Trump issues fresh tariff threats
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:15:29 +0000
But it may be a while before he unleashes a universal levy
Match ID: 144 Score: 7.14 source: www.economist.com age: 7 days
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DOGE Got Sued Three Times While Elon Musk Watched the Trump Inauguration
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:35:19 +0000

The so-called Department of Government Efficiency flouts federal law, the lawsuits allege.

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Match ID: 145 Score: 7.14 source: theintercept.com age: 7 days
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Biden's Cyber Ambassador Urges Trump Not to Cede Ground to Russia and China in Global Tech Fight
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Nathaniel Fick, the ambassador for cyberspace and digital policy, has led US tech diplomacy amid a rising tide of pressure from authoritarian regimes. Will the Trump administration undo that work?
Match ID: 146 Score: 6.43 source: www.wired.com age: 12 days
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How much oil can Trump pump?
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:44:21 +0000
The president-elect wants to be the ultimate energy baron
Match ID: 147 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 49 days
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Trump wastes no time in reigniting trade wars
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:24:15 +0000
Canada and Mexico look likely to suffer
Match ID: 148 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 63 days
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The biggest losers from Trumponomics
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:39:40 +0000
America’s president-elect wants to reshape trade, capital and labour flows
Match ID: 149 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 75 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump, 2.14 trump

The return of Trumponomics excites markets but frightens the world
Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:44:16 +0000
It may bring stronger growth, higher inflation and a global trade war
Match ID: 150 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 82 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump, 2.14 trump

Why investors’ “Trump trade” might be flawed
Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:37:43 +0000
Markets are betting Trump 2.0 would boost the dollar. It could fall instead
Match ID: 151 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 86 days
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Donald Trump’s trade hawk is plotting behind bars
Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:48:56 +0000
Peter Navarro’s dark vision of the global economy could shape Trump 2
Match ID: 152 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 230 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump, 2.14 trump

How vulnerable is Israel to sanctions?
Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:56:50 +0000
So far, measures have had little effect. That could change
Match ID: 153 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 166 days
qualifiers: 5.00 sanctions

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: 154 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 292 days
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I Protested Trump’s First Inauguration. But I’m Not Marching Against Him Today.
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

There is little point in going to Washington today to oppose Trump’s return — Trumpism never left. There are more urgent tasks now.

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Match ID: 155 Score: 3.57 source: theintercept.com age: 8 days
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Trump Inauguration Official’s “Phony Charity” Allegedly Pocketed East Palestine Train Disaster Funds
Sun, 19 Jan 2025 18:52:34 +0000

Under a settlement with Ohio’s attorney general, GOP operative Pat Lee can never fundraise for charity in the state again.

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Match ID: 156 Score: 3.57 source: theintercept.com age: 8 days
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Lael Brainard's ‘Crisis Management Agency’ — and Her Warning For Trump
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:00:00 EST
Joe Biden's top economic adviser opens up on harrowing moments from her time in the White House, and what makes her nervous about the Trump agenda.
Match ID: 157 Score: 3.57 source: www.politico.com age: 9 days
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Will Donald Trump unleash Wall Street?
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:38:26 +0000
Bankers have plenty of reason to be hopeful
Match ID: 158 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 12 days
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Iran is vulnerable to a Trumpian all-out economic assault
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:32:36 +0000
Oil prices are already at a five-month high
Match ID: 159 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 14 days
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How the US TikTok Ban Would Actually Work
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:46:27 +0000
The fate of TikTok now rests in the hands of the US Supreme Court. If a law banning the social video app this month is upheld, it won’t disappear from your phone—but it will get messy fast.
Match ID: 160 Score: 3.57 source: www.wired.com age: 18 days
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Will Elon Musk dominate President Trump’s economic policy?
Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:49:34 +0000
He will face challenges from both America firsters and conservative mainstreamers
Match ID: 161 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 26 days
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What investors expect from President Trump
Wed, 01 Jan 2025 15:25:47 +0000
Shareholders are over the moon; bondholders are readying the whip hand
Match ID: 162 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 26 days
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Trump asks Supreme Court to pause TikTok ban
Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:32:00 GMT

Match ID: 163 Score: 3.57 source: www.marketwatch.com age: 31 days
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Stephen Miran is Trump's pick to lead Council of Economic Advisers
Sun, 22 Dec 2024 11:48:07 EST
Miran has called for a sweeping overhaul of the Fed to ensure greater political control over the central bank, including giving the president the power to fire board members at will.
Match ID: 164 Score: 3.57 source: www.politico.com age: 36 days
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The Federal Reserve takes on Trump—and stubborn inflation
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:12:20 +0000
Time for Jerome Powell to enter the octagon
Match ID: 165 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 47 days
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Biden: Trump’s tax and tariffs plans are a ‘major mistake’
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:20:21 EST
Five weeks after the election, the president took his sharpest swing at Trump’s policy plans.
Match ID: 166 Score: 3.57 source: www.politico.com age: 48 days
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How China will strike back at Trump
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 16:45:27 +0000
Xi Jinping has set out his tariff red lines. What if America crosses them?
Match ID: 167 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 57 days
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Why everyone wants to lend to weak companies
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:58:45 +0000
An unanticipated side-effect of Donald Trump’s election victory
Match ID: 168 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 61 days
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How Trump, Starmer and Macron can avoid a debt crunch
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:25:06 +0000
With deficits soaring, their finance ministers will have to be smart
Match ID: 169 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 64 days
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What Scott Bessent’s appointment means for the Trump administration
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:56:21 +0000
The president-elect’s nominee for treasury secretary faces a gruelling job
Match ID: 170 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 66 days
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What Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders get wrong about credit cards
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:05:10 +0000
Forget interest rates. Rewards are the real problem
Match ID: 171 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 68 days
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Donald Trump’s gas war is about to begin
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:52:57 +0000
It could annoy some of his most loyal supporters
Match ID: 172 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 68 days
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Why crypto mania is reaching new heights
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:49:32 +0000
Are bitcoin bros right to be so thrilled by Donald Trump’s victory?
Match ID: 173 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 76 days
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America’s strengthening dollar will rattle the rest of the world
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 15:53:02 +0000
Donald Trump’s policies could send the greenback soaring
Match ID: 174 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 78 days
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What betting markets got right and wrong about Trump’s victory
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:50:03 +0000
They might have simply been lucky, or biased
Match ID: 175 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 82 days
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Donald Trump would leave Asia with only bad options
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:16:07 +0000
The continent’s policymakers are too relaxed about the risks
Match ID: 176 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 89 days
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Trump’s trillion-dollar tax cuts are spiralling out of control
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:59:12 +0000
His zany promises would blow up the deficit
Match ID: 177 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 103 days
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An American sovereign-wealth fund is a risky idea
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:04:28 +0000
Donald Trump’s latest proposal has worryingly broad support
Match ID: 178 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 138 days
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Gary Gensler is the most controversial man in American finance
Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:18:55 +0000
Donald Trump is just the latest to take a swing. In an interview with The Economist, the SEC chair defends his record
Match ID: 179 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 180 days
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Donald Trump wants a weaker dollar. What are his options?
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:41:16 +0000
All come with their own drawbacks
Match ID: 180 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 187 days
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Trumponomics would not be as bad as most expect
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:35:08 +0000
Opposition would come from all angles
Match ID: 181 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 201 days
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Is America approaching peak tip?
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:05:29 +0000
The country’s gratuity madness may soon calm, so long as Donald Trump does not get his way
Match ID: 182 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 222 days
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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: 183 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 258 days
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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: 184 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 279 days
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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: 185 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 285 days
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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: 186 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 307 days
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A New Jam-Packed Biden Executive Order Tackles Cybersecurity, AI, and More
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:30:00 +0000
US president Joe Biden just issued a 40-page executive order that aims to bolster federal cybersecurity protections, directs government use of AI—and takes a swipe at Microsoft’s dominance.
Match ID: 187 Score: 2.86 source: www.wired.com age: 12 days
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2024: NASA Armstrong Prepares for Future Innovative Research Efforts
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:01:00 +0000
NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is preparing today for tomorrow’s mission. Supersonic flight, next generation aircraft, advanced air mobility, climate changes, human exploration of space, and the next innovation are just some of the topics our researchers, engineers, and mission support teams focused on in 2024. NASA Armstrong began 2024 with the […]
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The ART of training
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:38:00 +0100

For the first group of ESA’s Astronaut Reserve, two intensive months of Astronaut Reserve Training (ART) have come to a close. During this initial training phase, members of the ESA Astronaut Reserve Sara García Alonso  from Spain,  Andrea Patassa  from Italy,  Arnaud Prost  from France,  Amelie Schoenenwald  from Germany, and  Aleš Svoboda  from Czechia were introduced to essential skills required for future space exploration and scientific research.

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Ukraine is winning the economic war against Russia
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:51:43 +0000
Whether that lasts depends on its ability to overcome acute shortages of power, men and money
Match ID: 190 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 40 days
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Russia’s plunging currency spells trouble for its war effort
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 14:44:25 +0000
Supplies from China are about to become more expensive
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Vladimir Putin is in a painful economic bind
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:53:16 +0000
Russia’s reliance on China is becoming a problem
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How Vladimir Putin hopes to transform Russian trade
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:44:29 +0000
He believes the country’s future lies with China and India. What could go wrong?
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Vladimir Putin spends big—and sends Russia’s economy soaring
Sun, 11 Aug 2024 15:58:18 +0000
How long can the party last?
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How Vladimir Putin created a housing bubble
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:39:56 +0000
Prices have risen by 172% in Russia’s biggest cities over the past three years
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European banks are making heady profits in Russia
Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:56:28 +0000
But for how much longer?
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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
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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: 198 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 285 days
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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
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NASA Scientists, Engineers Receive Presidential Early Career Awards
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:25:23 +0000
President Biden has named 19 researchers who contribute to NASA’s mission as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). These recipients are among nearly 400 federally funded researchers receiving the honor.   Established in 1996 by the National Science and Technology Council, the PECASE Award is the highest honor given by […]
Match ID: 200 Score: 2.14 source: www.nasa.gov age: 10 days
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Europe faces an unusual problem: ultra-cheap energy
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:53:05 +0000
The continent is failing to adapt to a renewables boom
Match ID: 201 Score: 2.14 source: www.economist.com age: 222 days
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Fusion Sparks an Energy Revolution
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000
After hitting a power-output milestone, fusion technology is ready to graduate from small-scale lab experiment to full-sized power plant.
Match ID: 202 Score: 2.14 source: www.wired.com age: 223 days
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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.
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U.S. stock futures and bond yields drop on reports Putin has updated nuclear doctrine
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:55:00 GMT

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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
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Trump Appointees Can’t Own Crypto. That Rule Doesn’t Apply to Trump Himself.
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

For many government employees, merely owning cryptocurrency is off-limits. Not for Trump, who created a “very grifty” meme coin.

The post Trump Appointees Can’t Own Crypto. That Rule Doesn’t Apply to Trump Himself. appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 0 Score: 30.00 source: theintercept.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 20.00 cryptocurrenc(y|ies), 10.00 bitcoin(|s)

Why Trump Freed Ross Ulbricht, the Silk Road’s Dread Pirate Roberts
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Ulbricht, who was convicted of running an anonymous online drug marketplace, became a hero to crypto-holders everywhere. What does his pardon signal for the future of the technology?
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How do you solve a problem like DeepSeek?
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:06 GMT

The US was widely considered the leader in AI, but a Chinese startup has called that dominance into question

Hello, and welcome back to TechScape. There was a lot of news last week. To run it down in an expedient fashion:

• Donald Trump, Sam Altman, Masayoshi Son and Larry Ellison announced a $500bn initiative to expand infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence dubbed Stargate. On its heels came a press release from Meta vowing to expand its capital expenditure to $65bn in the coming year to expand its data centers.

Continue reading...
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Trump Frees Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht After 11 Years in Prison
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:49:46 +0000
Donald Trump pardoned the creator of the world’s first dark-web drug market, who is now a libertarian cause célèbre in some parts of the crypto community.
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qualifiers: 8.57 cryptocurrenc(y|ies)

Nearly $1 Trillion: The Staggering Combined Net Worth Cheering at Trump’s Inauguration
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:00:19 +0000

The ultra-rich have long held immense influence in U.S. politics. But Trump’s inauguration shows oligarchy is stronger than ever.

The post Nearly $1 Trillion: The Staggering Combined Net Worth Cheering at Trump’s Inauguration appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 4 Score: 5.71 source: theintercept.com age: 7 days
qualifiers: 5.71 cryptocurrenc(y|ies)

The ‘Largest Illicit Online Marketplace’ Ever Is Growing at an Alarming Rate, Report Says
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Huione Guarantee, a gray market researchers believe is central to the online scam ecosystem, now includes a messaging app, stablecoin, and crypto exchange—while facilitating $24 billion in transactions.
Match ID: 5 Score: 4.29 source: www.wired.com age: 14 days
qualifiers: 2.86 cryptocurrenc(y|ies), 1.43 bitcoin(|s)

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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qualifiers: 2.86 cryptocurrenc(y|ies), 1.43 bitcoin(|s)

Most Frequently Asked Questions About NFTs(Non-Fungible Tokens)
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:04:00 +0000

 

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the most popular digital assets today, capturing the attention of cryptocurrency investors, whales and people from around the world. People find it amazing that some users spend thousands or millions of dollars on a single NFT-based image of a monkey or other token, but you can simply take a screenshot for free. So here we share some freuently asked question about NFTs.

1) What is an NFT?

NFT stands for non-fungible  token, which is a cryptographic token on a blockchain with unique identification codes that distinguish it from other tokens. NFTs are unique and not interchangeable, which means no two NFTs are the same. NFTs can be a unique artwork, GIF, Images, videos, Audio album. in-game items, collectibles etc.

2) What is Blockchain?

A blockchain is a distributed digital ledger that allows for the secure storage of data. By recording any kind of information—such as bank account transactions, the ownership of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), or Decentralized Finance (DeFi) smart contracts—in one place, and distributing it to many different computers, blockchains ensure that data can’t be manipulated without everyone in the system being aware.

3) What makes an NFT valuable?

The value of an NFT comes from its ability to be traded freely and securely on the blockchain, which is not possible with other current digital ownership solutionsThe NFT points to its location on the blockchain, but doesn’t necessarily contain the digital property. For example, if you replace one bitcoin with another, you will still have the same thing. If you buy a non-fungible item, such as a movie ticket, it is impossible to replace it with any other movie ticket because each ticket is unique to a specific time and place.

4) How do NFTs work?

One of the unique characteristics of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is that they can be tokenised to create a digital certificate of ownership that can be bought, sold and traded on the blockchain. 

As with crypto-currency, records of who owns what are stored on a ledger that is maintained by thousands of computers around the world. These records can’t be forged because the whole system operates on an open-source network. 

NFTs also contain smart contracts—small computer programs that run on the blockchain—that give the artist, for example, a cut of any future sale of the token.

5) What’s the connection between NFTs and cryptocurrency?

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) aren't cryptocurrencies, but they do use blockchain technology. Many NFTs are based on Ethereum, where the blockchain serves as a ledger for all the transactions related to said NFT and the properties it represents.5) How to make an NFT?

Anyone can create an NFT. All you need is a digital wallet, some ethereum tokens and a connection to an NFT marketplace where you’ll be able to upload and sell your creations

6) How to validate the authencity of an NFT?

When you purchase a stock in NFT, that purchase is recorded on the blockchain—the bitcoin ledger of transactions—and that entry acts as your proof of ownership.

7) How is an NFT valued? What are the most expensive NFTs?

The value of an NFT varies a lot based on the digital asset up for grabs. People use NFTs to trade and sell digital art, so when creating an NFT, you should consider the popularity of your digital artwork along with historical statistics.

In the year 2021, a digital artist called Pak created an artwork called The Merge. It was sold on the Nifty Gateway NFT market for $91.8 million.

8) Can NFTs be used as an investment?

Non-fungible tokens can be used in investment opportunities. One can purchase an NFT and resell it at a profit. Certain NFT marketplaces let sellers of NFTs keep a percentage of the profits from sales of the assets they create.

9) Will NFTs be the future of art and collectibles?

Many people want to buy NFTs because it lets them support the arts and own something cool from their favorite musicians, brands, and celebrities. NFTs also give artists an opportunity to program in continual royalties if someone buys their work. Galleries see this as a way to reach new buyers interested in art.

10) How do we buy an NFTs?

There are many places to buy digital assets, like opensea and their policies vary. On top shot, for instance, you sign up for a waitlist that can be thousands of people long. When a digital asset goes on sale, you are occasionally chosen to purchase it.

11) Can i mint NFT for free?

To mint an NFT token, you must pay some amount of gas fee to process the transaction on the Etherum blockchain, but you can mint your NFT on a different blockchain called Polygon to avoid paying gas fees. This option is available on OpenSea and this simply denotes that your NFT will only be able to trade using Polygon's blockchain and not Etherum's blockchain. Mintable allows you to mint NFTs for free without paying any gas fees.

12) Do i own an NFT if i screenshot it?

The answer is no. Non-Fungible Tokens are minted on the blockchain using cryptocurrencies such as Etherum, Solana, Polygon, and so on. Once a Non-Fungible Token is minted, the transaction is recorded on the blockchain and the contract or license is awarded to whoever has that Non-Fungible Token in their wallet.

12) Why are people investing so much in NFT?

 Non-fungible tokens have gained the hearts of people around the world, and they have given digital creators the recognition they deserve. One of the remarkable things about non-fungible tokens is that you can take a screenshot of one, but you don’t own it. This is because when a non-fungible token is created, then the transaction is stored on the blockchain, and the license or contract to hold such a token is awarded to the person owning the token in their digital wallet.

You can sell your work and creations by attaching a license to it on the blockchain, where its ownership can be transferred. This lets you get exposure without losing full ownership of your work. Some of the most successful projects include Cryptopunks, Bored Ape Yatch Club NFTs, SandBox, World of Women and so on. These NFT projects have gained popularity globally and are owned by celebrities and other successful entrepreneurs. Owning one of these NFTs gives you an automatic ticket to exclusive business meetings and life-changing connections.

Final Saying

That’s a wrap. Hope you guys found this article enlightening. I just answer some question with my limited knowledge about NFTs. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop them in the comment section below. Also I have a question for you, Is bitcoin an NFTs? let me know in The comment section below

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qualifiers: 2.86 cryptocurrenc(y|ies), 1.43 bitcoin(|s)

What China’s central bank and Costco shoppers have in common
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:02:17 +0000
Hint: it is not a fondness for cryptocurrencies
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qualifiers: 2.86 cryptocurrenc(y|ies)

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

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Bitcoin is up by 138% this year. It is a nonsense-free rally
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:34:47 +0000
The link between digital assets and mainstream finance is strengthening
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Why crypto mania is reaching new heights
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:49:32 +0000
Are bitcoin bros right to be so thrilled by Donald Trump’s victory?
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The Electric Vehicle Fight Turns to California
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000
The future of EVs might hinge on a decades-old air pollution law. Whether the law is upheld will have ramifications far beyond the borders of the Golden State.
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NASA Invites Media to Expedition 71 Crew Visit at Marshall
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:16:38 +0000
NASA will host four astronauts at 9 a.m. CDT Wednesday, Jan. 29, for a media opportunity at the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. NASA astronauts Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Tracy C. Dyson served as part of Expedition 71 and will discuss their recent missions to the International Space Station. […]
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Produce in home gardens near PFAS plant in US contain dangerous levels of chemicals
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:03 GMT

Research provides more evidence that food is a potentially overlooked exposure route to toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Produce grown in home gardens around a North Carolina PFAS plant contain dangerous levels of the chemicals, new research has found, providing more evidence that food is a potentially overlooked exposure route to the compounds, especially when grown near polluters.

The study’s authors say findings point to much of the contamination resulting from air emissions, which research increasingly suggests is an underestimated source of PFAS pollution.

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How an Indie Studio Got 400-Plus Games Into a $10 Bundle to Help LA Fire Victims
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:47:18 +0000
As wildfires and other effects of climate change threaten the future of the region, devs are pulling together to raise funds for those affected.
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NASA to Preview Sky-Mapping Space Telescope Ahead of Launch
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:37:09 +0000
NASA will host a news conference at 12 p.m. EST Friday, Jan. 31, to discuss a new telescope that will improve our understanding of how the universe evolved and search for key ingredients for life in our galaxy. Agency experts will preview NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and […]
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US‘s wind and solar will generate more power than coal in 2024
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:57:31 +0000
Utility-scale solar generation is up by over 30% amid future uncertainties.
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NASA Invites Media to Pre-Super Bowl Tours at New Orleans Facility
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:50:44 +0000
Media are invited to visit NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans between Tuesday, Feb. 4, and Thursday, Feb. 6, ahead of Super Bowl LIX for an inside look at America’s rocket factory, as well as interview agency experts. During this behind-the-scenes visit, media will tour NASA’s location for the manufacturing and production of large-scale […]
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Donald Trump’s toxic remarks on Gaza reveal lack of joined-up thinking
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:46:14 GMT

US president has already caused trouble abroad and at home with incoherent ideas about Middle East politics

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The suggestion by the US president, Donald Trump, that Gaza’s Palestinian population could be “cleaned out” and moved to Egypt and Jordan is an idea that has long been circulated by the Israeli right.

Over the decades since the Six Day war in 1967, when Israeli forces first captured the Gaza Strip, which had been under Egyptian military rule, Israeli officials and commentators have periodically pushed the notion that Palestinians in Gaza could be resettled in Egypt.

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COMING SOON: 2024 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:06:44 +0000
The 2024 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station is coming soon. This new edition contains updated bibliometric analyses, a list of all the publications documented in fiscal year 2024, and synopses of the most recent and recognized scientific findings from investigations conducted on the space station. These investigations are sponsored by NASA and all […]
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Is black plastic really bad for you? Six things you should know
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:00:00 GMT

A study identified black spatulas as a source of chemical leaks in food – but miscalculated the dosage. So how concerned should you really be?

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The black spatula was recently identified as an unexpected source of danger. A slew of coverage followed a research paper suggesting that toxic flame retardants in recycled black plastic could be leaching into food at hazardous levels. Your cool black kitchenware could be slowly poisoning you, one newspaper warned and a reasonable reader may have shared the Atlantic’s conclusion that the only safe course of action was to eliminate this ubiquitous and previously understated item. The peer-reviewed paper turned out to have miscalculated the dosage by a factor of 10, but the research lifted a lid on the normally hidden, and apparently murky, world of plastic recycling. So should we re-admit the black spatula into the cutlery drawer or is there genuine cause for concern?

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The Cause of the LA Fires Might Never Be Known—but AI Is Hunting for Clues
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000
The source of more than half of all wildfires in the Western US remains unknown, so the US Forest Service has teamed up with computer scientists to create tools that can find answers.
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NASA Invites Media to Second Intuitive Machines Launch to Moon
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:47:29 +0000
For the second time, Intuitive Machines will launch a lunar lander to deliver NASA technology demonstrations and science investigations to the Moon for the benefit of all. Media accreditation is open for the IM-2 launch, part of NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and Artemis campaign to establish a long-term presence on the Moon.  […]
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NASA to Brief Media on Asteroid Sample Mission Findings
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:36:44 +0000
NASA will brief media at 11 a.m. EST Wednesday, Jan. 29, to provide an update on science results from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security – Regolith Explorer) mission, which delivered a sample of asteroid Bennu to Earth in September 2023. Audio of the media call will stream live on the agency’s […]
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NASA Tests Air Traffic Surveillance Technology Using Its Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:58:48 +0000
As air taxis, drones, and other innovative aircraft enter U.S. airspace, systems that communicate an aircraft’s location will be critical to ensure air traffic safety. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires aircraft to communicate their locations to other aircraft and air traffic control in real time using an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system. NASA is […]
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The Arctic: climate change’s great economic opportunity
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:41:08 +0000
An enormous prize is on offer. When might it be grasped?
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Biden Attack on Nonprofit Over Palestine Stance Made Trump’s Job Easier
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:46:50 +0000

By denying funding to the Climate Justice Alliance over Palestine, Biden went after Trump’s political opponents for him.

The post Biden Attack on Nonprofit Over Palestine Stance Made Trump’s Job Easier appeared first on The Intercept.

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NASA Kicks off Testing Campaign for Remotely Piloted Cargo Flights
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:21:00 +0000
NASA recently began a series of flight tests with partners to answer an important aviation question: What will it take to integrate remotely piloted or autonomous planes carrying large packages and cargo safely into the U.S. airspace? Researchers tested new technologies in Hollister, California, that are helping to investigate what tools and capabilities are needed […]
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2024: NASA Armstrong Prepares for Future Innovative Research Efforts
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:01:00 +0000
NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is preparing today for tomorrow’s mission. Supersonic flight, next generation aircraft, advanced air mobility, climate changes, human exploration of space, and the next innovation are just some of the topics our researchers, engineers, and mission support teams focused on in 2024. NASA Armstrong began 2024 with the […]
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NASA Scientists, Engineers Receive Presidential Early Career Awards
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:25:23 +0000
President Biden has named 19 researchers who contribute to NASA’s mission as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). These recipients are among nearly 400 federally funded researchers receiving the honor.   Established in 1996 by the National Science and Technology Council, the PECASE Award is the highest honor given by […]
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ARMD Solicitations (USRC Proposal Updates)
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000
This ARMD solicitations page compiles the opportunities to collaborate with NASA’s aeronautical innovators and/or contribute to their research to enable new and improved air transportation systems. A summary of available opportunities with key dates requiring action are listed first. More information about each opportunity is detailed lower on this page. University Student Research ChallengeQ&A: January […]
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NASA Small Business Funding Enables Aircraft Inspection by Drone
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:50:52 +0000
A small business called Near Earth Autonomy developed a time-saving solution using drones for pre-flight checks of commercial airliners through a NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and a partnership with The Boeing Company. Before commercial airliners are deemed safe to fly before each trip, a pre-flight inspection must be completed. This process can […]
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A year of extreme weather that challenged billions
Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:03:56 GMT
Climate change caused 41 additional days of dangerous heat and extreme weather, say scientists.
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Ken Freeman Receives Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) Award for ATM-X Digital Information Platform (DIP)
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:47:32 +0000
Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) Award to the NASA ATM-X Digital Information Platform (DIP) TeamIn November 2024, the Digital Information Platform (DIP) team received the prestigious Industry Award from the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) at the annual ATCA Connect Conference in Washington, DC. The award recognized the team’s efforts in supporting NASA’s Sustainable Flight National Partnership (SFNP), […]
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NASA Runs X-59 Engine with Maximum Afterburner for First Time
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:36:26 +0000
NASA completed the first maximum afterburner engine run test on its X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft on Dec. 12. The ground test, conducted at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, marks a significant milestone as the X-59 team progresses toward flight. An afterburner is a component of some jet engines that generates additional […]
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NASA, Notre Dame Connect Students to Inspire STEM Careers
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:09:24 +0000
High school students in Indiana are contributing to NASA’s groundbreaking research to develop quieter, more fuel-efficient aircraft engines. Their learning experience is a collaboration between aircraft noise researchers from NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and educators from the University of Notre Dame’s Turbomachinery Laboratory. The collaboration aims to encourage students’ interest in science, technology, […]
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One in four properties at flood risk by 2050 - report
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 03:20:56 GMT
Climate change could increase flood threats without improvements to defences, the Environment Agency warns.
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Greener Is Getting Going
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000
We’ve reached a tipping point where we’ve got a cleaner alternative for most transport. Now we have to commit.
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Why any estimate of the cost of climate change will be flawed
Thu, 30 May 2024 09:51:10 +0000
Temperature fluctuations are unpredictable. Humans are even more so
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A New Way to See Your Climate Anxiety
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
The climate crisis has become a mental health crisis. But eco-anxiety isn’t necessarily a pathology.
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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.
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Ahrefs vs SEMrush: Which SEO Tool Should You Use?
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:16:00 +0000

SEMrush and Ahrefs are among the most popular tools in the SEO industry. Both companies have been in business for years and have thousands of customers per month.

If you're a professional SEO or trying to do digital marketing on your own, at some point you'll likely consider using a tool to help with your efforts. Ahrefs and SEMrush are two names that will likely appear on your shortlist.

In this guide, I'm going to help you learn more about these SEO tools and how to choose the one that's best for your purposes.

What is SEMrush?

SEMrush is a popular SEO tool with a wide range of features—it's the leading competitor research service for online marketers. SEMrush's SEO Keyword Magic tool offers over 20 billion Google-approved keywords, which are constantly updated and it's the largest keyword database.

The program was developed in 2007 as SeoQuake is a small Firefox extension

Features

• Most accurate keyword data: Accurate keyword search volume data is crucial for SEO and PPC campaigns by allowing you to identify what keywords are most likely to bring in big sales from ad clicks. SEMrush constantly updates its databases and provides the most accurate data.
• Largest Keyword database: SEMrush's Keyword Magic Tool now features 20-billion keywords, providing marketers and SEO professionals the largest database of keywords.


• All SEMrush users receive daily ranking data, mobile volume information, and the option to buy additional keywords by default with no additional payment or add-ons needed
• Most accurate position tracking tool: This tool provides all subscribers with basic tracking capabilities, making it suitable for SEO professionals. Plus, the Position Tracking tool provides local-level data to everyone who uses the tool.
• SEO Data Management: SEMrush makes managing your online data easy by allowing you to create visually appealing custom PDF reports, including Branded and White Label reports, report scheduling, and integration with GA, GMB, and GSC.
• Toxic link monitoring and penalty recovery: With SEMrush, you can make a detailed analysis of toxic backlinks, toxic scores, toxic markers, and outreach to those sites.
• Content Optimization and Creation Tools: SEMrush offers content optimization and creation tools that let you create SEO-friendly content. Some features include the SEO Writing Assistant, On-Page SEO Check, er/SEO Content Template, Content Audit, Post Tracking, Brand Monitoring.

Ahrefs

Ahrefs is a leading SEO platform that offers a set of tools to grow your search traffic, research your competitors, and monitor your niche. The company was founded in 2010, and it has become a popular choice among SEO tools. Ahrefs has a keyword index of over 10.3 billion keywords and offers accurate and extensive backlink data updated every 15-30 minutes and it is the world's most extensive backlink index database.

Features

• Backlink alerts data and new keywords: Get an alert when your site is linked to or discussed in blogs, forums, comments, or when new keywords are added to a blog posting about you.
• Intuitive interface: The intuitive design of the widget helps you see the overall health of your website and search engine ranking at a glance.
• Site Explorer: The Site Explorer will give you an in-depth look at your site's search traffic.
• Domain Comparison
• Reports with charts and graphs
• JavaScript rendering and a site audit can identify SEO issues.
• A question explorer that provides well-crafted topic suggestions

Direct Comparisons: Ahrefs vs SEMrush

Now that you know a little more about each tool, let's take a look at how they compare. I'll analyze each tool to see how they differ in interfaces, keyword research resources, rank tracking, and competitor analysis.

User Interface

Ahrefs and SEMrush both offer comprehensive information and quick metrics regarding your website's SEO performance. However, Ahrefs takes a bit more of a hands-on approach to getting your account fully set up, whereas SEMrush's simpler dashboard can give you access to the data you need quickly.

In this section, we provide a brief overview of the elements found on each dashboard and highlight the ease with which you can complete tasks.

AHREFS

The Ahrefs dashboard is less cluttered than that of SEMrush, and its primary menu is at the very top of the page, with a search bar designed only for entering URLs.

Additional features of the Ahrefs platform include:

• You can see analytics from the dashboard, including search engine rankings to domain ratings, referring domains, and backlink
• Jumping from one tool to another is easy. You can use the Keyword Explorer to find a keyword to target and then directly track your ranking with one click.
• The website offers a tooltip helper tool that allows you to hover your mouse over something that isn't clear and get an in-depth explanation.

SEMRUSH

When you log into the SEMrush Tool, you will find four main modules. These include information about your domains, organic keyword analysis, ad keyword, and site traffic.

You'll also find some other options like

• A search bar allows you to enter a domain, keyword, or anything else you wish to explore.
• A menu on the left side of the page provides quick links to relevant information, including marketing insights, projects, keyword analytics, and more.
• The customer support resources located directly within the dashboard can be used to communicate with the support team or to learn about other resources such as webinars and blogs.
• Detailed descriptions of every resource offered. This detail is beneficial for new marketers, who are just starting.

WHO WINS?

Both Ahrefs and SEMrush have user-friendly dashboards, but Ahrefs is less cluttered and easier to navigate. On the other hand, SEMrush offers dozens of extra tools, including access to customer support resources.

When deciding on which dashboard to use, consider what you value in the user interface, and test out both.

Rank Tracking

If you're looking to track your website's search engine ranking, rank tracking features can help. You can also use them to monitor your competitors.

Let's take a look at Ahrefs vs. SEMrush to see which tool does a better job.

Ahrefs

The Ahrefs Rank Tracker is simpler to use. Just type in the domain name and keywords you want to analyze, and it spits out a report showing you the search engine results page (SERP) ranking for each keyword you enter.

Rank Tracker looks at the ranking performance of keywords and compares them with the top rankings for those keywords. Ahrefs also offers:

You'll see metrics that help you understand your visibility, traffic, average position, and keyword difficulty.

It gives you an idea of whether a keyword would be profitable to target or not.

SEMRUSH

SEMRush offers a tool called Position Tracking. This tool is a project tool—you must set it up as a new project. Below are a few of the most popular features of the SEMrush Position Tracking tool:

All subscribers are given regular data updates and mobile search rankings upon subscribing

The platform provides opportunities to track several SERP features, including Local tracking.

Intuitive reports allow you to track statistics for the pages on your website, as well as the keywords used in those pages.

Identify pages that may be competing with each other using the Cannibalization report.

WHO WINS?

Ahrefs is a more user-friendly option. It takes seconds to enter a domain name and keywords. From there, you can quickly decide whether to proceed with that keyword or figure out how to rank better for other keywords.

SEMrush allows you to check your mobile rankings and ranking updates daily, which is something Ahrefs does not offer. SEMrush also offers social media rankings, a tool you won't find within the Ahrefs platform. Both are good which one do you like let me know in the comment.

Keyword Research

Keyword research is closely related to rank tracking, but it's used for deciding which keywords you plan on using for future content rather than those you use now.

When it comes to SEO, keyword research is the most important thing to consider when comparing the two platforms.

AHREFS

The Ahrefs Keyword Explorer provides you with thousands of keyword ideas and filters search results based on the chosen search engine.

Ahrefs supports several features, including:

• It can search multiple keywords in a single search and analyze them together. At SEMrush, you also have this feature in Keyword Overview.
• Ahrefs has a variety of keywords for different search engines, including Google, YouTube, Amazon, Bing, Yahoo, Yandex, and other search engines.
• When you click on a keyword, you can see its search volume and keyword difficulty, but also other keywords related to it, which you didn't use.

SEMRUSH

SEMrush's Keyword Magic Tool has over 20 billion keywords for Google. You can type in any keyword you want, and a list of suggested keywords will appear.

The Keyword Magic Tool also lets you to:

• Show performance metrics by keyword
• Search results are based on both broad and exact keyword matches.
• Show data like search volume, trends, keyword difficulty, and CPC.
• Show the first 100 Google search results for any keyword.
• Identify SERP Features and Questions related to each keyword
• SEMrush has released a new Keyword Gap Tool that uncovers potentially useful keyword opportunities for you, including both paid and organic keywords.

WHO WINS?

Both of these tools offer keyword research features and allow users to break down complicated tasks into something that can be understood by beginners and advanced users alike.

If you're interested in keyword suggestions, SEMrush appears to have more keyword suggestions than Ahrefs does. It also continues to add new features, like the Keyword Gap tool and SERP Questions recommendations.

Competitor Analysis

Both platforms offer competitor analysis tools, eliminating the need to come up with keywords off the top of your head. Each tool is useful for finding keywords that will be useful for your competition so you know they will be valuable to you.

AHREFS

Ahrefs' domain comparison tool lets you compare up to five websites (your website and four competitors) side-by-side.it also shows you how your site is ranked against others with metrics such as backlinks, domain ratings, and more.

Use the Competing Domains section to see a list of your most direct competitors, and explore how many keywords matches your competitors have.

To find more information about your competitor, you can look at the Site Explorer and Content Explorer tools and type in their URL instead of yours.

SEMRUSH

SEMrush provides a variety of insights into your competitors' marketing tactics. The platform enables you to research your competitors effectively. It also offers several resources for competitor analysis including:

Traffic Analytics helps you identify where your audience comes from, how they engage with your site, what devices visitors use to view your site, and how your audiences overlap with other websites.

SEMrush's Organic Research examines your website's major competitors and shows their organic search rankings, keywords they are ranking for, and even if they are ranking for any (SERP) features and more.

The Market Explorer search field allows you to type in a domain and lists websites or articles similar to what you entered. Market Explorer also allows users to perform in-depth data analytics on These companies and markets.

WHO WINS?

SEMrush wins here because it has more tools dedicated to competitor analysis than Ahrefs. However, Ahrefs offers a lot of functionality in this area, too. It takes a combination of both tools to gain an advantage over your competition.

Pricing

Ahrefs

• Lite Monthly: $99/month
• Standard Monthly: $179/month
• Annually Lite: $990/year
• Annually Standard: $1790/year

SEMRUSH

• Pro Plan: $119.95/month
• Guru Plan:$229.95/month
• Business Plan: $449.95/month

Which SEO tool should you choose for digital marketing?

When it comes to keyword data research, you will become confused about which one to choose.

Consider choosing Ahrefs if you

• Like friendly and clean interface
• Searching for simple keyword suggestions

• Want to get more keywords for different search engines like Amazon, Bing, Yahoo, Yandex, Baidu, and more

 

Consider SEMrush if you:

• Want more marketing and SEO features
• Need competitor analysis tool
• Need to keep your backlinks profile clean
• Looking for more keyword suggestions for Google

Both tools are great. Choose the one which meets your requirements and if you have any experience using either Ahrefs or SEMrush let me know in the comment section which works well for you.

 

 

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The Guardian view on teachers’ pay: colleges don’t deserve second-class status | Editorial
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:56:58 GMT

College staff deserve a pay rise along with their peers. Widening the gap with schools would be a serious mistake

Teachers at sixth-form colleges in England should not be missing out on the 5.5% pay rise awarded to their colleagues across the state school sector. That up to 4,000 of them will do so, unless the government agrees to fund a backdated increase, is due to the messy patchwork of 16-18 education – with some sixth forms operating as academies and others colleges. It is deeply dismaying that ministers are disregarding the brazen injustice of a rise offered to some teachers but not all.

Unless they change course and increase the offer made in December, when they were threatened with a judicial review, the result will be more strikes by the National Education Union (NEU) – and more missed learning for teenagers. The situation is made even more jarring by the emphasis in the children’s wellbeing bill on ensuring a level playing field between schools in England – with academies obliged to follow the national curriculum and pay scales from which they have so far been exempted. There is no good reason why sixth-form colleges should be left out of this wider levelling-up project, with their staff denied the raise granted to other teachers.

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