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I am Artemis: Chris Pereira
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:48:10 +0000
Chris Pereira can personally attest to the immense gravitational attraction of black holes. He’s been in love with space ever since he saw a video on the topic in a high school science class. But it wasn’t just any science class. It was one specially designed for English learners. “I was born and raised in […]
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The Guardian view on the teacher shortage: flexibility and career breaks could help
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:53:02 GMT

To tackle staff shortages, jobs in schools and other public services must be made more attractive

Without teachers, schools can’t do their job. Recognising the problems caused by shortages, Labour made the recruitment of 6,500 new ones a key plank of its education offer to voters in England – one funded by VAT on private school fees. Now a report from the charity Teach First, advocating flexibility and an entitlement to career breaks, attempts to flesh out what improved working conditions in English schools might look like. Given the difficulties faced by recruiters and the alarming drop-off rate – one in four new teachers last less than three years – it is imperative that ministers pay attention to such efforts and come up with a plan.

The 5.5% pay rise agreed this summer should make a difference – although not to teachers in further education colleges, who have once again been left out. But the stress associated with teaching, as well as the pay, is putting off potential entrants, according to a survey of 16- to 24-year-olds. So is the sense that school spending overall is too low. Some heads are already trying out giving staff more time to prepare lessons and the chance to work from home. One academy chain, Dixons, has introduced a nine-day fortnight. Another measure that was dropped by the last government, and ought to be revived, is the offer of paid sabbaticals – to support professional development and incentivise longer careers in teaching.

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America’s Racist, Xenophobic, and Highly Specific Fear of Haiti
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:48:15 +0000

Residents of Springfield, Ohio, worry that politicians are inciting violence against Haitian immigrants. It’s a long U.S. tradition.

The post America’s Racist, Xenophobic, and Highly Specific Fear of Haiti appeared first on The Intercept.

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Beyond the Textbook: DC-8 Aircraft Inspires Students in Retirement
Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:29:22 +0000
In May 2024, Idaho State University’s class of 2025 received a new learning tool from NASA. The DC-8 aircraft served the world’s scientific community for decades as a platform under NASA’s Airborne Science Program before retiring to Idaho State University (ISU) to provide a hands-on learning experience for students in the university’s aircraft maintenance technology […]
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At Lime & Cilantro, a chef’s masterful take on Latin food
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:00:18 +0000
At Lime & Cilantro in Silver Spring, chef Danny Chavez, a native of El Salvador, offers his most personal cooking yet.
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Never Let Go review – Halle Berry takes hold of uneven woodland horror
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:21:00 GMT

The Oscar winner is a sturdy presence in an intriguing post-apocalyptic puzzle that can’t quite find all of the pieces

There’s something nasty down in the woods again, just months after a deranged killer, some deranged fairies and a deranged attempt to resurrect IP all re-reminded us to steer well clear. In Alexandre Aja’s diverting yet overly derivative new horror Never Let Go, Halle Berry is a mother trying to keep her twin sons safe in a post-apocalyptic hellscape, hidden from whatever is left of the wider world. There are exhaustive rules told in an exhausting fashion, the most important of which is to never leave their remote shack without a rope attached, maintaining a connection with the holiness of home at all times. If they find themselves untethered then they’re at the mercy of a malevolent and inventive evil that will consume them.

But it’s an evil that only she can see, telling the boys that they will only see it when they get older, a caveat that starts to grow a seed of suspicion in the mind of Nolan (Percy Daggs IV, an excellent newcomer), the less unquestionably loyal of the pair, who faces opposition from brother Samuel (Anthony B Jenkins). As food starts to dwindle (a dinner of fried bark bits is an undeniable low point) and tensions starts to rise, the fraught family dynamic is put to the test.

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Homeopathic company refuses to recall life-threatening nasal spray, FDA says
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:40:11 +0000
Consumers should stop using SnoreStop, FDA says.
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This $18 chardonnay from Italy is a delightful surprise
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:00:18 +0000
Plus, Spanish red and a sophisticated sparking wine from Long Island for this week’s sips.
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Krishna Maharaj obituary
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:32:24 GMT

My friend Krishna Maharaj, who has died aged 85 in a prison hospital in Florida, was a British victim of an American miscarriage of justice.

Kris enjoyed life as a wealthy London-based businessman until 1986, when he was framed for the murder of a Jamaican man, Derrick Moo Young, who had been managing property investments for him in Florida.

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For a booze-free brunch, make zero-proof Bellinis and bloody marys
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:00:14 +0000
Try these delicious nonalcoholic cocktails next time you’re hosting brunch.
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Sauce this skirt steak with a tangy arugula chimichurri
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:00:34 +0000
Peppery arugula leaves blend with parsley, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil for this take on the Argentine sauce.
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After a terrible cup of joe in the office, a founder decided to bring African coffee traditions stateside
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:41 GMT

Kahawa 1893 prioritizes small producers and premium beans, while also offering consumers a ‘virtual pot’ to support its suppliers

When she was a child growing up in Kenya, Margaret Nyamumbo learned about a custom that took place on her grandfather’s coffee farm: every few weeks, the women who worked there would gather around a table and drop money into a large pot. Anyone who had contributed had the right to later retrieve funds in the form of a small loan.

This so-called “table banking” system, which is a custom in Kenya, helped women involved in the coffee trade support one another. Kenyan women, who historically are denied land ownership and therefore the ability to take out loans, provide 90% of labor on coffee farms but own just 1% of the land.

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‘A troubling halo of health’: how Celsius became Red Bull for women
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:00:19 GMT

The energy drink with 200mg of caffeine per can has gained a cult following in the US due to its wellness-coded image

On Dakota Johnson’s first day on set to film her directorial debut Loser Baby, she grabbed a can of Celsius and started drinking. She said she spent much of the rest of the shoot with a Celsius in her hand. She recalled feeling exhilarated, and though she also found it hard to sleep, surely that was just inspiration from the creative process flowing through her body.

Then her costume designer let her in on a secret: Celsius is an energy drink that contains 200mg of caffeine per can. That’s why she was staying awake all night.

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Revealed: Far higher pesticide residues allowed on food since Brexit
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:00:18 GMT

Exclusive: Unlike the EU, Great Britain has slashed protections for scores of food types

The amount of pesticide residue allowed on scores of food types in England, Wales and Scotland has soared since Brexit, analysis reveals, with some now thousands of times higher.

Changes to regulations in Great Britain mean more than 100 items are now allowed to carry more pesticides when sold to the public, ranging from potatoes to onions, grapes to avocados, and coffee to rice.

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Top UK food firms urged to do more to cut ‘staggering’ emissions
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:20:09 GMT

Food campaign Bite Back says 10 firms account for more carbon emissions globally than aviation industry

Britain’s biggest food and drink firms are doing too little to tackle the climate emergency and are producing “staggering” amounts of greenhouse gases, campaigners claim.

The 10 companies that manufacture more of the UK’s food than anyone else produce more carbon emissions between them than even the aviation industry, a report says.

Three of the firms increased their annual emissions in 2022 – Ferrero, Kraft Heinz and PepsiCo.

Seven are on course to miss meeting emissions targets they have set themselves to achieve by 2050.

Only four have a verifiable commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050 – Danone, Mars, Mondelēz and Nestlé.

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Cooking chat: How do you bring hardened honey back to life?
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:00:14 +0000
Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.
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Want to add more vegetables to your meal? ‘Put a salad on it.’
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:00:47 +0000
Give pasta with shrimp, toasted garlic and arugula a nutrition boost with a handful of arugula.
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Zimbabwe outlines plan to cull scores of elephants to feed people after drought
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:23:43 GMT

Culling after severe drought wiped out crops across region is also part of effort to decongest country’s parks

Zimbabwean authorities have set out plans to cull 200 elephants to feed communities facing acute hunger amid the worst drought in four decades.

The El Niño-induced drought has wiped out crops across southern Africa, affecting 68 million people and causing food shortages across the region. In Zimbabwe, 7.6 million people are set to face food insecurity from January to April next year, the height of the lean season, according to the World Food Programme.

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After the riots: the Muslim women filming everything to stay safe – video
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:13:19 GMT

Lila Tamea was one of the worshippers inside Abdullah Quilliam Society mosque in Liverpool when it was targeted by far-right rioters in August. Alongside Imam Adam Kelwick, she went out to speak to them and offer food.  In the weeks that followed, Lila took a leading role in trying to rebuild her community after the violence. But now, despite promises of community cohesion in Liverpool, fear and paranoia are still a daily reality for Muslim women

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Restaurant Review: At Din Tai Fung, Soup Dumplings with a Side of Spectacle
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000
The Taiwanese chain’s first New York location offers consistently excellent meals choreographed with the friendly inflexibility of a mass-entertainment experience.
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Grilled Skirt Steak With Arugula Chimichurri
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000
This easy skirt steak gets a lick of char on the grill before it’s dressed with a garlicky, lemony chimichurri.
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Virgin Bloody Mary
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0000
This nonalcoholic Bloody Mary is best when its ingredients have had time to mingle, but it’s still fantastic when whipped up on the fly.
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Virgin Bellini
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0000
The original Bellini cocktail is made with fresh pureed white peaches, which have a short season.
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America’s Racist, Xenophobic, and Highly Specific Fear of Haiti
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:48:15 +0000

Residents of Springfield, Ohio, worry that politicians are inciting violence against Haitian immigrants. It’s a long U.S. tradition.

The post America’s Racist, Xenophobic, and Highly Specific Fear of Haiti appeared first on The Intercept.

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Sign up for the Feast newsletter: our free Guardian food email
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 08:19:21 GMT

A weekly email from Yotam Ottolenghi, Meera Sodha, Felicity Cloake and Rachel Roddy, featuring the latest recipes and seasonal eating ideas

Each week we’ll send you an exclusive newsletter from our star food writers. We’ll also send you the latest recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi, Nigel Slater, Meera Sodha and all our star cooks, stand-out food features and seasonal eating inspiration, plus restaurant reviews from Grace Dent and Jay Rayner.

Sign up below to start receiving the best of our culinary journalism in one mouth-watering weekly email.

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The great gene editing debate: can it be safe and ethical?
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 23:17:18 GMT
A UK law allowing gene-edited food has been paused and some British scientists fear being overtaken.
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 7/15/2024
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:00:09 +0000
Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT): Today, the CFT crew assisted the ISS crew by performing a USOS food audit and continuing to complete different payload activities. Payloads: Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR): Fuel Oxidizer Management Assembly (FOMA) Calibration was performed. The upper rack doors were opened, the bottle valves were closed, the pressure in the …
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Sign up for the Fashion Statement newsletter: our free fashion email
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:06:20 GMT

Style, with substance: what’s really trending this week, a roundup of the best fashion journalism and your wardrobe dilemmas solved, direct to your inbox every Thursday

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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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Apple Watch Series 10 Review: Sleep Apnea Notifications and a Bigger Display
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:04:00 +0000
The absence of a blood oxygen sensor is a huge ding. But the Apple Watch still does everything else, and looks hella good doing it.
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55 Years Ago: Celebrations for Apollo 11 Continue as Apollo 12 Prepares to Revisit the Moon
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:31:31 +0000
In September 1969, celebrations continued to mark the successful first human Moon landing two months earlier, and NASA prepared for the next visit to the Moon. The hometowns of the Apollo 11 astronauts held parades in their honor, the postal service recognized their accomplishment with a stamp, and the Smithsonian put a Moon rock on […]
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Life imitates xkcd comic as Florida gang beats crypto password from retiree
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:57:10 +0000
Group staged home invasions to steal cryptocurrency.
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NASA’s Chandra Finds Galaxy Cluster That Crosses the Streams
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:33:34 +0000
Astronomers using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory have found a galaxy cluster has two streams of superheated gas crossing one another. This result shows that crossing the streams may lead to the creation of new structure. Researchers have discovered an enormous, comet-like tail of hot gas — spanning over 1.6 million light-years long — trailing behind […]
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Russia-Ukraine war: US imposes new sanctions on Russia and North Korea – as it happened
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:43:01 GMT

Concerns over deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea over war in Ukraine. This live blog is closed

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Kyiv on Friday and meet president Volodymyr Zelenskiy, as the bloc seeks to help Ukraine weather Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure.

“I will be travelling to Kyiv to discuss these matters in person with president Zelenskiy tomorrow in our efforts to help Ukraine,” von der Leyen told a press conference in Brussels on Thursday, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).

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‘Frockgate’ and Starmer’s love-in with Meloni – Politics Weekly UK
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:05 GMT

The row over ‘frockgate’ continues to trouble the prime minister this week, while his decision to visit his far-right Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, has upset many in his party. The Guardian’s John Harris talks to the political correspondent Aletha Adu, who was travelling with Keir Starmer. Also, the Guardian’s Europe correspondent, Jon Henley, joins John Harris to look at the rise of the far-right on the continent

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The brutal truth behind Italy’s migrant reduction: beatings and rape by EU-funded forces in Tunisia
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:07 GMT

Keir Starmer says he wants to learn from Italy’s ‘dramatic’ statistics. But a Guardian investigation reveals that EU money goes to officers who are involved in shocking abuse, leaving people to die in the desert and colluding with smugglers

When she saw them, lined up at the road checkpoint, Marie sensed the situation might turn ugly. Four officers, each wearing the combat green of Tunisia’s national guard. They asked to look inside her bag.

“There was nothing, just some clothes.” For weeks Marie had traversed the Sahara, travelling 3,000 miles from home. Now, minutes from her destination – the north coast of Africa – she feared she might not make it.

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The National Guard Knows Its Armories Have Dangerous Lead Contamination, Putting Kids and Soldiers At Risk
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:45:00 +0000

An Intercept investigation reveals that the Army National Guard has known about poisonous lead dust at armories open to the public for years, but is doing little to respond.

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A journey through Ukraine: living in a war zone – in pictures
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:00:01 GMT

Byron Smith spent six months travelling across the battle-torn nation, meeting injured civilians, amateur bomb-makers and daredevil swimmers

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65 Years Ago: First Powered Flight of the X-15 Hypersonic Rocket Plane
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000
The X-15 hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft, built by North American Aviation (NAA), greatly expanded our knowledge of flight at speeds exceeding Mach 6 and altitudes above 250,000 feet. A joint project among NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Navy, the X-15’s first powered flight took place on Sept. 17, 1959, at the Flight Research […]
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Burning Man Is Over, but Regional Burns Keep the Party Going Year-Round
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:01:00 +0000
If you’re not ready to say goodbye to Burning Man’s vibes—or if you’re looking for “Burning Man Light”—you can attend one of many regional burns around the world.
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They Protested a Military Base Expansion. So the FBI Investigated Them as Terrorism Suspects.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

FBI counterterror officials went in person to Michigan to spy on “Stop Camp Grayling” demonstrators, new documents reveal.

The post They Protested a Military Base Expansion. So the FBI Investigated Them as Terrorism Suspects. appeared first on The Intercept.

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America’s Racist, Xenophobic, and Highly Specific Fear of Haiti
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:48:15 +0000

Residents of Springfield, Ohio, worry that politicians are inciting violence against Haitian immigrants. It’s a long U.S. tradition.

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Afghan women meet in Albania in ‘act of defiance’ against Taliban crackdown
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:28:26 GMT

Organisers of international summit hope to create pressure to reverse laws including a ban on women speaking in public

More than 130 Afghan women have gathered in Albania at an All Afghan Women summit, in an attempt to develop a united voice representing the women and girls of Afghanistan in the fight against the ongoing assault on human rights by the Taliban.

Some women who attempted to reach the summit from inside Afghanistan were prevented from travelling, pulled off flights in Pakistan or stopped at borders. Other women have travelled from countries including Iran, Canada, the UK and the US where they are living as refugees.

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Research Plane Dons New Colors for NASA Hybrid Electric Flight Tests
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Parked under the lights inside a hangar in Seattle, a hybrid electric research aircraft from electric motor manufacturer magniX showed off a new look symbolizing its journey toward helping NASA make sustainable aviation a reality.   During a special unveiling ceremony hosted by magniX on Aug. 22, leaders from the company and NASA revealed the aircraft, […]
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NASA Composite Manufacturing Initiative Gains Two New Members
Fri, 23 Aug 2024 01:46:14 +0000
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and Fives Machining Systems Inc. have joined 20 other organizations to support NASA’s Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM) project. The project is addressing industry’s needs to meet growing demand for air travel, replace aging airliners, and secure U.S. competitiveness in the commercial aircraft industry.   NASA and its partners are collaborating and […]
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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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A federal judge in Michigan has rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s request to have his name...
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:28:54 +0000

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Kentucky sheriff held over fatal shooting of judge in court
Fri, 20 Sep 2024 01:49:07 GMT
District Judge Kevin Mullins was shot and killed in his chambers after an argument, police say.
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Mistrial declared for ex-AT&T exec accused of bribing government official
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 23:09:23 +0000
Jury asked question about bribery "intent" before declaring themselves deadlocked.
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Big ambitions and huge change underline this WSL season but how will it fare?
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:00:48 GMT

With Women’s Professional Leagues Limited taking ownership from the FA, we need to be open-minded about the progress of the WSL

New leadership, new players, new managers and big ambitions. The Women’s Super League kicks off on Friday night with expectations high, but should they be? What will this campaign look like and how do we judge its success?

The Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw famously said: “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” In a season underpinned by huge change, with the ownership of the WSL and Championship transferring out of the hands of the Football Association and to Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL), being open-minded is key, but so is being analytical and, where necessary, critical.

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Welsh teenager jailed for attacking trans woman and sharing terrorist documents
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:29:16 GMT

Alex Edwards, 19, sentenced to more than five years in jail as judge says he has ‘entrenched mindset of hatred’

A teenage far-right extremist has been jailed for more than five years for sharing terrorist documents and attacking a transgender woman by kicking her in the head before posting “best day ever” online.

Alex Edwards, formerly known as Alex Hutton, was sentenced at Winchester crown court for causing actual bodily harm, disseminating terrorist material and having a bladed article in a public place.

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Brazil top judge accuses X of ‘willful’ circumvention of court-ordered block
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:35:46 GMT

Justice Alexandre de Moraes imposes $900,000 daily fine on banned social media platform in dispute with Elon Musk

In the latest round of the dispute between Elon Musk and Brazil’s top court, a senior judge has accused X of a “willful, illegal and persistent” effort to circumvent a court-ordered block – and imposed a fine of R$5m ($921,676) for each day the social network remains online.

The social media platform formerly known as Twitter, which has been banned by court order since 30 August, on Wednesday became accessible to many users in Brazil after an update that used cloud services offered by third parties, such as Cloudflare, Fastly and Edgeuno.

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Pegasus Spyware Victims Ask U.K. Police to Charge Shadowy NSO Group
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

So far, no one has been able to hold the notorious Israeli spyware firm accountable for complicity in human rights abuses.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s appeal denied in bail sentencing
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:45:17 +0000
Sean “Diddy” Combs and his attorneys appealed a judge’s order to keep him behind bars amid multiple charges.
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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: murder charge dropped against one of three suspects
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:15:15 GMT

Activists greet decision over killings of British journalist and Brazilian Indigenous expert with ‘indignation’

Appeal judges in Brazil yesterday upheld charges against only two of the three men accused of murdering Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips, in a decision “received with indignation” by Indigenous activists.

The three judges ruled that there was “insufficient evidence of authorship or participation” by Oseney da Costa de Oliveira, a fisher, in the 2022 deaths of the Brazilian Indigenous expert and the British Guardian journalist.

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It's Good Trump Won't Be Sentenced Until After the Election
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:16:15 +0000

Trump always wants to cast himself as a victim. Delaying his sentencing until after the election makes that harder.

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55 Years Ago: Celebrations for Apollo 11 Continue as Apollo 12 Prepares to Revisit the Moon
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:31:31 +0000
In September 1969, celebrations continued to mark the successful first human Moon landing two months earlier, and NASA prepared for the next visit to the Moon. The hometowns of the Apollo 11 astronauts held parades in their honor, the postal service recognized their accomplishment with a stamp, and the Smithsonian put a Moon rock on […]
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NASA’s Hidden Figures Honored with Congressional Gold Medals
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:25:27 +0000
A simple turn of phrase was all it took for U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of Katherine Johnson’s home state of West Virginia to capture the feeling in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. “It’s been said that Katherine Johnson counted everything,” she said. “But today we’re here to celebrate the one thing […]
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Scarred by violence, lawmakers plan for possible ‘mass casualty’ event
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:00:36 +0000
Congress must ensure it can continue to govern in the aftermath of mass violence, a bipartisan group of House members argue.
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US Senate Warns Big Tech to Act Fast Against Election Meddling
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:56:02 +0000
In an Intelligence Committee hearing with representatives from Google, Apple, and Meta on Wednesday, senators stressed that foreign influence is far from a solved problem.
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Harris urges Latino leaders to help mobilize key voting bloc
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:01:44 +0000
In addressing Hispanic lawmakers, Harris called for border security as well as a path to citizenship
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The National Guard Knows Its Armories Have Dangerous Lead Contamination, Putting Kids and Soldiers At Risk
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:45:00 +0000

An Intercept investigation reveals that the Army National Guard has known about poisonous lead dust at armories open to the public for years, but is doing little to respond.

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Israeli Soldiers Killed 15 Protesters in the Same Place They Shot Aysenur Eygi
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:35:26 +0000

Since 2021, Israeli soldiers have met weekly protests in the West Bank village with deadly force.

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U.S. Army Is Upgrading an Israeli Base to Make Room for New Boeing Jets
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:00:12 +0000

In addition to billions in weapons, the U.S. military is renovating an air base in the south of Israel, according to a new contract.

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A Prosecutor Wanted to Spare Marcellus Williams’s Life. Missouri’s Attorney General Got in the Way.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:00:02 +0000

After the AG's meddling, a trial court judge rejected Williams's innocence claim — even though prosecutors mishandled the murder weapon.

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RFK Campaign Paid $10 Million to Consultant Who Appears to Have Been on Capitol Grounds During Jan. 6 Attack
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Even before making his endorsement, Kennedy was surrounded by far-right supporters of Donald Trump.

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Progressives Were Pilloried for Wanting to End the Ukraine War in 2022. Things Have Only Gotten Worse.
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000

With tens of thousands more killed and Ukraine’s leverage tanking, the quickly withdrawn House Democrats’ letter is proving prescient.

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Kamala Harris Accepted Trump’s Racist Lie That Immigration Is Bad
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:27:55 +0000

In a total capitulation to a far-right narrative, even typical liberal shibboleths about our “nation of immigrants” were absent on Tuesday night.

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Justice for Indigenous Nations Is Rare. But This Supreme Court Decision Proves It Is Possible.
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:38:38 +0000

The Supreme Court’s 2020 decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma resulted in the largest restoration of Indigenous land in U.S. history. 

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Life imitates xkcd comic as Florida gang beats crypto password from retiree
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:57:10 +0000
Group staged home invasions to steal cryptocurrency.
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What’s your mathematical style?
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:46:14 +0000
Is your approach to math "normcore" or are you more of an xkcd character come to life?
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Tectonic Surfing

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Every Scientific Field

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Craters

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Asteroid News

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