Categories

Technology
Business
USA politics
Asia (remove)
Europe
University
Health (remove)
Law (remove)
Food (remove)
Travel (remove)
Music
Entertainment
Crypto
Space
Climate
World Affairs
xkcd

Date/Time of Last Update: Wed May 15 21:00:55 2024 UTC

********** ASIA **********
return to top



South China Sea: huge civilian Filipino flotilla heads to disputed shoal to ‘assert sovereign rights’
Wed, 15 May 2024 05:55:00 GMT

Philippines coast guard and navy watch as wooden boats head to Scarborough shoal to place buoys and hand food packs to local fishers

A flotilla of about 100 mostly small fishing boats led by Filipino activists has set sail for a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, where Beijing’s coast guard and suspected militia ships have used powerful water cannon to ward off what they regard as intruders.

The Philippine coast guard and navy deployed one patrol ship each to keep watch from a distance on the activists and fishers, who set off on wooden boats with bamboo outriggers on Wednesday to assert Manila’s sovereignty over the Scarborough shoal. Dozens of journalists joined the three-day voyage.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 0 Score: 90.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 40.00 china, 35.00 south china sea, 15.00 philippines

‘Impossible’ heatwave struck Philippines in April, scientists find
Tue, 14 May 2024 21:00:21 GMT

Human-caused climate crisis brought soaring temperatures across Asia, from Gaza to Delhi to Manila

The record-breaking heatwave that scorched the Philippines in April would have been impossible without the climate crisis, scientists have found. Searing heat above 40C (104F) struck across Asia in April, causing deaths, water shortages, crop losses and widespread school closures.

The extreme heat was made 45 times more likely in India and five times more likely in Israel and Palestine, the study found. The scientists said the high temperatures compounded the already dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where displaced people are living in overcrowded shelters with little access to water.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 1 Score: 50.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 35.00 india, 15.00 philippines

YouTube blocks videos set to Hong Kong protest anthem
Wed, 15 May 2024 15:47:45 GMT

Court order compelled Google subsidiary to block local access to 32 videos of Glory to Hong Kong judged to be prohibited content

Alphabet’s YouTube on Tuesday said it would comply with a court decision and block access inside Hong Kong to 32 video links deemed prohibited content, in what critics say is a blow to freedoms in the financial hub amid a security clampdown.

The action follows a government application granted by Hong Kong’s court of appeal requesting the ban of a protest anthem called Glory to Hong Kong. The judges warned that dissidents seeking to incite secession could weaponize the song for use against the state.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 2 Score: 40.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 40.00 china

Concerns grow for Chinese citizen journalist after supposed jail release
Wed, 15 May 2024 14:59:38 GMT

Zhang Zhan, jailed for reporting on Covid in Wuhan, has made no contact with outside world

Concerns are growing about the wellbeing of one of China’s most prominent citizen journalists who has failed to make contact with the outside world after she was supposed to have been released from prison.

Zhang Zhan, 40, a lawyer turned citizen journalist, was detained in May 2020 after she travelled to Wuhan to report on the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Her videos and social media posts drew attention to the government’s stifling of information about the spread of the disease and the harsh lockdowns that were being imposed.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 3 Score: 40.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 40.00 china

A parade in China, Glasgow protests and a New York dog show: photos of the day – Wednesday
Wed, 15 May 2024 13:05:53 GMT

The Guardian’s picture editors select some of the most powerful photos from around the world

Continue reading...
Match ID: 4 Score: 40.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 40.00 china

What is Xi Jinping prepared to pay for Putin’s war?
Wed, 15 May 2024 11:09:47 GMT
China is a vital ally, but Mr Xi is facing increasing pressure to distance himself from his "dear friend".
Match ID: 5 Score: 40.00 source: www.bbc.co.uk age: 0 days
qualifiers: 40.00 china

Japan, famously polite, struggles to cope with influx of tourists
Wed, 15 May 2024 07:00:03 +0000
Huge numbers of tourists are causing chaos at such popular spots as Mount Fuji and Kyoto, leading to some extreme measures to tamp down the crowds.
Match ID: 6 Score: 40.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 40.00 japan

Gordon Corera: The West is only now realising what China’s spying really means
Wed, 15 May 2024 06:21:58 GMT
For years, Western spy agencies have talked of a need to focus on China, but senior officials say the threat has not been taken seriously enough.
Match ID: 7 Score: 40.00 source: www.bbc.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 40.00 china

Putin and Xi’s ‘no-limits’ friendship will be put to the test on state visit to China
Wed, 15 May 2024 02:00:29 GMT

Russia, shunned from the world stage, and China, subject to new US tariffs, want to pivot further from the west

Having secured a mandate to extend his rule of Russia to three decades, Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing on a state visit to meet Xi Jinping intended to shore up his most important international relationship.

The two men toasted their “no-limits” friendship in February 2022 – meant as a counterweight to the global influence of the US. That partnership has increasingly come under pressure as the Biden administration sought to isolate Russia from its Chinese lifeline after the full-scale invasion in Ukraine, which began later the same month.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 8 Score: 40.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 40.00 china

The illicit trade with China fuelling Mozambique's insurgency
Tue, 14 May 2024 23:12:44 GMT
Illegal shipments of rosewood continue and some of the profit ends up with jihadists, research says.
Match ID: 9 Score: 40.00 source: www.bbc.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 40.00 china

Sauron’s dark rise is front and center in The Rings of Power S2 teaser
Tue, 14 May 2024 22:09:56 +0000
Plus a bonus behind-the-scenes featurette catching us up on all the characters.
Match ID: 10 Score: 40.00 source: arstechnica.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 40.00 china

Biden Is Trying to Buy EVs Time With New Tariffs on China. It Might Not Work
Tue, 14 May 2024 20:11:43 +0000
America now has 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, but with US automakers struggling to compete and its reliance on China’s materials, will this help? Mercedes, BMW and VW think not.
Match ID: 11 Score: 40.00 source: www.wired.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 40.00 china

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: 12 Score: 40.00 source: www.economist.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 40.00 china

China and Russia to shore up ‘no limits’ partnership with Thursday meetup
Tue, 14 May 2024 16:19:24 +0000
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing for meetings with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as Moscow’s war against Ukraine drags on — with Beijing’s support.
Match ID: 13 Score: 40.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 40.00 china

No matter how you make it, chicken teriyaki is savory, sweet and sublime
Tue, 14 May 2024 14:00:34 +0000
Teriyaki sauce in America has Japanese roots with Hawaiian influences that cooks today can customize to their liking.
Match ID: 14 Score: 40.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 40.00 japan

The Marshall Star for May 15, 2024
Wed, 15 May 2024 20:04:09 +0000
Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Visits Marshall Navy Adm. Christopher Grady, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, his wife Christine Grady, and son Luke Grady talk with Nick Benjamin, right, a payload operations director for the International Space Station, at the Payload Operations Integration Center during the vice chairman’s tour of NASA’s Marshall Space […]
Match ID: 15 Score: 35.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 0 days
qualifiers: 35.00 india

The Next Full Moon is the Flower, Corn, or Corn Planting Moon
Wed, 15 May 2024 15:37:21 +0000
The Next Full Moon is the Flower, Corn, or Corn Planting Moon; the Milk Moon; the Hare’s Moon; and Vesak, Buddha Jayanti, or Buddha Purnima. The next full Moon will be on Thursday morning, May 23, 2024, at 9:53 AM EDT. This will be Friday morning from the Lord Howe Island time zone (just east […]
Match ID: 16 Score: 35.00 source: science.nasa.gov age: 0 days
qualifiers: 35.00 india

‘Pressured to withdraw’: BJP accused of intimidation tactics in India polls
Tue, 14 May 2024 02:00:22 GMT

Opposition say ruling party undermining democracy by using police to harass candidates into not contesting in elections

When the people of Gujarat cast their votes last week in India’s six-week-long election, there was one constituency in the state that stood silent. There were no polling stations or impatient queues of people, and no one with the tell-tale inky finger. In Surat, no voting was necessary – the outcome was already decided.

Mukesh Dalal, from the ruling Bharatiya Janata party (BJP), won the seat by default after every other candidate was either disqualified or dropped out of the race. It was the first time in 73 years that Surat’s candidate was appointed, not elected.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 17 Score: 35.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 35.00 india

American Medical Missions Trapped in Gaza, Facing Death by Dehydration as Population Clings to Life
Mon, 13 May 2024 17:54:57 +0000

“We’re continuing to work around the clock with the government of Israel and with the government of Egypt to work on this issue,” the State Department said.

The post American Medical Missions Trapped in Gaza, Facing Death by Dehydration as Population Clings to Life appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 18 Score: 35.00 source: theintercept.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 35.00 india

Microsoft Deploys Generative AI for US Spies
Sat, 11 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000
Plus: China is suspected in a hack targeting the UK’s military, the US Marines are testing gun-toting robotic dogs, and Dell suffers a data breach impacting 49 million customers.
Match ID: 19 Score: 28.57 source: www.wired.com age: 4 days
qualifiers: 28.57 china

The United States Passed a Ban on TikTok. Why?
Fri, 10 May 2024 19:29:49 +0000
Is TikTok the killer app of social media—or a Trojan horse sent by the enemy? Two views on the recent ban. Plus, salmon in the dishwasher, and more highlights of culinary TikTok.
Match ID: 20 Score: 22.86 source: www.newyorker.com age: 5 days
qualifiers: 22.86 china

They Used to Say Arabs Can’t Have Democracy Because It’d Be Bad for Israel. Now the U.S. Can’t Have It Either.
Wed, 08 May 2024 17:06:07 +0000

On campus, inside the Capitol, and in court, there’s an all-out assault on American democracy in the name of Israel.

The post They Used to Say Arabs Can’t Have Democracy Because It’d Be Bad for Israel. Now the U.S. Can’t Have It Either. appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 21 Score: 21.43 source: theintercept.com age: 7 days
qualifiers: 11.43 china, 10.00 india

Four kids left: The Thai school swallowed by the sea – video
Wed, 15 May 2024 10:47:18 GMT

Ban Khun Samut Chin, a coastal village in Samut Prakan province, Thailand, has been slowly swallowed by the sea over the past few decades. This has led to the relocation of the school and many homes, resulting in a dwindling population. Currently, there are only four students attending the school, often leaving just one in each classroom. The village has experienced severe coastal erosion, causing 1.1-2km (0.5-1.2 miles) of shoreline to disappear since the mid-1950s

Continue reading...
Match ID: 22 Score: 20.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 20.00 thailand

Singapore to get guitar-playing new PM in first transfer of power for 20 years
Wed, 15 May 2024 03:42:09 GMT

Lee Hsien Loong will stand down and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong at a challenging time for the city state

Singapore’s prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, will stand down on Wednesday and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong, the first change of power in the city state in two decades.

Wong, 51, a US-trained economist credited with managing the country’s response to the pandemic, will be the fourth prime minister to lead Singapore, and is the first leader to have been born after the country’s independence in 1965. He is also only the second leader who is not a member of the founding Lee family. He will be inaugurated in a ceremony on Wednesday night.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 23 Score: 20.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 20.00 singapore

Political activist held in Thai jail dies after 65 days on hunger strike
Tue, 14 May 2024 15:49:03 GMT

Netiporn Sanae-sangkhom, 28, faced seven court cases including two for criticising Thailand’s monarchy

A political activist charged with insulting the king of Thailand has died in pre-trial detention after spending 65 days on hunger strike calling for an end to the imprisonment of political dissidents.

Netiporn Sanae-sangkhom, 28, had been detained since 26 January and maintained a hunger strike until the end of April, refusing food and water, according to her lawyers. The corrections department said she had experienced cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning and was unresponsive to treatment.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 24 Score: 20.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 20.00 thailand

Meet NASA Women Behind World’s Largest Flying Laboratory
Mon, 13 May 2024 20:30:48 +0000
NASA’s DC-8 aircraft – the world’s largest flying science laboratory – began its science missions in 1987 and since then, has flown in service of the science community over places like Antarctica, Greenland, and Thailand. Aircraft like the DC-8 have enabled scientists to ask questions about life on Earth and explore them in a way […]
Match ID: 25 Score: 20.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 2 days
qualifiers: 20.00 thailand

Jailed Indian opposition leader granted bail to take part in election campaign
Fri, 10 May 2024 14:52:34 GMT

Supreme court judges order Arvind Kejriwal’s release until 1 June and question timing of his arrest on corruption charges

One of India’s best-known opposition leaders, Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, has been granted bail by the country’s supreme court to allow him to take part in general election campaigningafter being kept behind bars for almost two months.

Kejriwal, who heads the Aam Aadmi party (AAP), has been held in jail since March when he was arrested on money-laundering charges. He has maintained that his arrest and detention was politically motivated to prevent him taking part in the election, which began in April and will continue until June.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 26 Score: 20.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 5 days
qualifiers: 20.00 india

Could America and its allies club together to weaken the dollar?
Thu, 09 May 2024 09:58:40 +0000
China would not be happy
Match ID: 27 Score: 17.14 source: www.economist.com age: 6 days
qualifiers: 17.14 china

What would get China’s consumers spending?
Thu, 09 May 2024 09:57:49 +0000
Clues from a grocer in a fourth-tier city
Match ID: 28 Score: 17.14 source: www.economist.com age: 6 days
qualifiers: 17.14 china

What Xi Jinping gets wrong about China’s economy
Thu, 09 May 2024 09:57:57 +0000
Despite his protestations, the country does have an overcapacity problem
Match ID: 29 Score: 17.14 source: www.economist.com age: 6 days
qualifiers: 17.14 china

NASA Licenses 3D-Printable Superalloy to Benefit US Economy
Thu, 09 May 2024 12:14:04 +0000
NASA’s investment in a breakthrough superalloy developed for the extreme temperatures and harsh conditions of air and spaceflight is on the threshold of paying commercial dividends. The agency is licensing its invention, dubbed “GRX-810,” to four American companies, a practice that benefits the United States economy as a return on investment of taxpayer dollars. GRX-810 […]
Match ID: 30 Score: 15.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 6 days
qualifiers: 15.00 india

China Has a Controversial Plan for Brain-Computer Interfaces
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:13:46 +0000
China's brain-computer interface technology is catching up to the US. But it envisions a very different use case: cognitive enhancement.
Match ID: 31 Score: 5.71 source: www.wired.com age: 15 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

Japan will struggle to rescue its plummeting currency
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:00:14 +0000
Expensive government intervention looks likely to provide only brief respite
Match ID: 32 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 16 days
qualifiers: 5.71 japan

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: 33 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 22 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

Can the IMF solve the poor world’s debt crisis?
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:05:21 +0000
The fund will freeze out China if that is what it takes to offer relief
Match ID: 34 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 27 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

China’s better economic growth hides reasons to worry
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:33:05 +0000
The country’s leaders are too complacent about deflation
Match ID: 35 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 29 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

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
Match ID: 36 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 34 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

China’s state is eating the private property market
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:50:47 +0000
Pity those soon to buy a home
Match ID: 37 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 34 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

How Xi Jinping plans to overtake America
Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:31:35 +0000
Digital twins, nuclear fusion and the small matter of fixing China’s economy
Match ID: 38 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 45 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

China’s banks have a bad-debt problem
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:12:05 +0000
As is becoming increasingly obvious
Match ID: 39 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 49 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

Japan ends the world’s greatest monetary-policy experiment
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:12:06 +0000
For the first time in 17 years, officials raise interest rates
Match ID: 40 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 57 days
qualifiers: 5.71 japan

How China, Russia and Iran are forging closer ties
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:52:43 +0000
Assessing the economic threat posed by the anti-Western axis
Match ID: 41 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 58 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

China’s economic bright spots provide a warning
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:55:00 +0000
What a visit to an optimistic port reveals
Match ID: 42 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 62 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

China is churning out solar panels—and upsetting sand markets
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:37:33 +0000
The hunt for grains with a silica concentration of more than 99.9%
Match ID: 43 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 62 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

How Trump and Biden have failed to cut ties with China
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:46:06 +0000
It is hard to overcome economic incentives
Match ID: 44 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 78 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

As the Nikkei 225 hits record highs, Japan’s young start investing
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:21:14 +0000
Will more now favour domestic stocks?
Match ID: 45 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 83 days
qualifiers: 5.71 japan

Russia outsmarts Western sanctions—and China is paying attention
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:08:09 +0000
How the rise of middle powers helps America’s enemies
Match ID: 46 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 83 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

China’s stockmarket nightmare is nowhere near over
Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:35:54 +0000
The situation ought to worry Xi Jinping
Match ID: 47 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 98 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

China’s leaders are flailing as markets drop
Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:10:43 +0000
The government is not used to being bullied
Match ID: 48 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 104 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

Evergrande’s liquidation is a new low in China’s property crisis
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:04:03 +0000
A judge in Hong Kong surprises the mainland
Match ID: 49 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 107 days
qualifiers: 5.71 china

A New Surveillance Tool Invades Border Towns
Sat, 04 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000
Plus: An assassination plot, an AI security bill, a Project Nimbus revelation, and more of the week’s top security news.
Match ID: 50 Score: 5.00 source: www.wired.com age: 11 days
qualifiers: 5.00 india

Hedge funds make billions as India’s options market goes ballistic
Thu, 02 May 2024 10:14:54 +0000
The country’s retail investors are doing less well
Match ID: 51 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 13 days
qualifiers: 5.00 india

How fast is India’s economy really growing?
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:00:46 +0000
Statisticians take the country’s figures with a pinch of salt
Match ID: 52 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 34 days
qualifiers: 5.00 india

How to build a global currency
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:55:08 +0000
India is the latest country to try. Painful reforms are required
Match ID: 53 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 41 days
qualifiers: 5.00 india

How India could become an Asian tiger
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:11:52 +0000
The world’s most selective bureaucracy is struggling to make it happen
Match ID: 54 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 49 days
qualifiers: 5.00 india

The false promise of Indonesia’s economy
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:10:49 +0000
Presidential candidates vow to deliver 7% growth. Voters have heard it before
Match ID: 55 Score: 4.29 source: www.economist.com age: 97 days
qualifiers: 4.29 indonesia

Filter efficiency 93.154 (56 matches/818 results)


********** HEALTH **********
return to top



Movano Evie Ring Review: Running Out of Time
Tue, 14 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000
For tracking women’s health, the Evie ring is still underbaked. Competitors like Samsung, Oura, and Apple may already have you covered.
Match ID: 0 Score: 35.00 source: www.wired.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 35.00 fitness

Top 10 Best PLR(Private Label Rights) Websites | Which One You Should Join in 2022?
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 13:36:00 +0000

Match ID: 1 Score: 5.00 source: techncruncher.blogspot.com age: 809 days
qualifiers: 5.00 fitness

Deion Sanders' Prime Lessons for Leading a Team to Victory
2024-04-26T00:00:00Z
The former star athlete known for flash uses unglamorous command-and-control methods to get results as a college football coach. Business leaders can learn 10 key lessons from the way 'Coach Prime' builds a culture of respect and discipline without micromanaging, says Hise Gibson.
Match ID: 2 Score: 2.14 source: hbswk.hbs.edu age: 19 days
qualifiers: 2.14 athlete

Filter efficiency 99.633 (3 matches/818 results)


********** FOOD **********
return to top



8 recipes inspired by ‘Bridgerton’ for a grand watch party
Wed, 15 May 2024 16:00:19 +0000
Celebrate the new “Bridgerton” season by making a few of these sweet and savory recipes.
Match ID: 0 Score: 50.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food, 20.00 recipes

How to make blondies – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclasss
Wed, 15 May 2024 11:00:39 GMT

The secret to a blondie’s fudgy texture is not to overmix the dough – our resident perfectionist reveals all in a few simple steps

Blondie – by which I mean the bake, not the band, though I’m a fan of both – is to brownie as hamburg steaks are to burgers; the original, now far eclipsed by the popularity of its more famous child. Dense, fudgy brownie recipes date from the late 19th century, but it wasn’t until 1906 that cocoa first put in an appearance; until then, all brownies were buttery blondies.

Prep 15 min
Cook 25 min
Makes 1 x 20cm tray

Continue reading...
Match ID: 1 Score: 50.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food, 20.00 recipes

Cheesy pie and crunchy spuds: Spasia Dinkovski’s Balkan favourites – recipes
Wed, 15 May 2024 07:00:36 GMT

Crunchy potatoes with a punchy pepper cream and a popular Balkan egg-and-cheese filo pie

Gibanica (pronounced “geebanitsa”) is the very reason I have a business and a book today – it’s the pie that started it all. It was lovingly made on repeat by my maternal grandmother, recreated by me and now, through my shop Mystic Burek, has many variations. The original “recipe”, if you can call it that (it’s more a scribble in a notebook that was passed down to me), is a testament to skilled hands: just like my mum and my aunties, she felt food between her fingers, with no measurements, no timers – just natural, ancestral cooking. After many tests, this version is the closest I have come to honouring her and all those other women before me.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 2 Score: 50.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food, 20.00 recipes

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga review – Anya Taylor-Joy is tremendous as chase resumes
Wed, 15 May 2024 19:30:47 GMT

Cannes film festival
Taylor-Joy makes a fantastic action heroine, facing down a hilariously evil Chris Hemsworth in signature high-speed fights

‘My childhood! My mother! I want them back!” With this howl of anguish, young Furiosa, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, sets the tone of vengeful rage that runs through George Miller’s immersive, spectacular prequel to his Mad Max reboot from 2015. Once again, there are the crazily colossal and weird convoy-action sequences which fuse the notion of “chase” and “violent combat” into a series of delirious high-velocity contests between motorbikes, 18-wheelers and armed parascenders all attacking and shooting at each other while fanatically zooming in the same direction. The vehicles themselves are what makes the Mad Max movies so very strange. Many films are called “surreal”, but these strange, ritualistic gladiator-vehicle displays in the reddish-brown emptiness really do look like something by Giorgio de Chirico or Max Ernst.

Furiosa is the origin story of the glamorous, one-armed badass from the first film. Incidentally, I haven’t seen an arm loss like this since 11-year-old midshipman Blakeney got his amputated aboard ship in Master and Commander – and he made a bit more of a fuss about it than Furiosa. It is of course set in Australia’s vast post-apocalyptic wilderness where warlords in their various compounds rule over precious reserves of food, water, ammo and fuel. Furiosa, played in the first film by Charlize Theron, was notionally in the service of the hateful chieftain Immortan Joe; she was in charge of leading raiding parties against rivals and enemies, and fated herself to be a rebel.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 3 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

Johann Hari apologises after falsely attributing Ozempic claim to food critic Jay Rayner
Wed, 15 May 2024 16:50:55 GMT

Publisher Bloomsbury has promised to correct the error made in Hari’s new book Magic Pill

Johann Hari and his publisher Bloomsbury have apologised after the author wrongly claimed in his latest book that Observer restaurant critic Jay Rayner had taken the diabetes drug Ozempic.

In Magic Pill, Hari claimed that Rayner said Ozempic “robbed him of his pleasure in food so severely that even in great restaurants in Paris, he couldn’t find any joy”. In an X post on Sunday, Rayner said that Hari’s claim was “complete and utter bollocks” and that he has “never used Ozempic or anything similar”, linking to a column he wrote in which he had explained why he would never take the drugs. He said that he was “mystified” as to why Bloomsbury “did not go through the text with a fine tooth comb”.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 4 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

UN says it has no more food or tents for nearly 2m people in Gaza
Wed, 15 May 2024 16:13:17 GMT

Aid warehouses in southern two-thirds of territory are now empty and resupply will be very difficult, according to officials

The UN has run out of tents and food to distribute to almost 2 million people in Gaza, the majority displaced from their homes and dependent on aid to stave off looming famine.

UN officials told the Guardian on Wednesday afternoon that their warehouses were now completely empty south of the river dividing the northern third of the Gaza from the south, with no likelihood of resupply as long as the main entry points into the territory remain closed after Israeli offensives launched in recent days.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 5 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

Cooking chat: Is it safe to eat cauliflower with brown spots?
Wed, 15 May 2024 16:00:49 +0000
Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.
Match ID: 6 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

These blueberry crumble bars with a granola vibe are naturally sweet
Wed, 15 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000
With a nut-seed crust, jammy center and crumbly topping, these blueberry bars are a nourishing treat that’s not too sweet.
Match ID: 7 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

I swapped my south LA lawn for a verdant microfarm - now I feed the neighborhood
Wed, 15 May 2024 14:00:41 GMT

Read more from The DIY Climate Changers, a new series on everyday people’s creative solutions to the climate crisis

Beverly Lofton’s home in south Los Angeles used to have a water-guzzling grass lawn. Today, it’s a verdant microfarm that uses solar power and recycled water to grow carrots, beets, potatoes and more, with the bounty distributed to her neighbors. The 67-year-old’s switch was a bold move in a city ruled by cars and concrete, and where the impact of extreme heat and water shortages are acutely felt. It’s also a powerful rebuttal to food insecurity and big agriculture, in a neighborhood considered a “food desert”.

***

Continue reading...
Match ID: 8 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

The new dining reality: Smaller groups and shorter weeks
Wed, 15 May 2024 13:18:31 +0000
Restaurants are increasingly saying no to large parties of diners and are closing during the “dead” midweek, among other trends.
Match ID: 9 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

The 26 best new restaurants in the D.C. area
Wed, 15 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000
The 26 top new restaurants in the D.C. area include Pastis, Moon Rabbit, Pascual, Bar Del Monte, Maple Room, Chay, El Presidente, Cielo Rojo and more.
Match ID: 10 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

Despite Bird Flu Risk, Raw-Milk Drinkers Are Undaunted
Wed, 15 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000
As H5N1 continues its spread among US cow herds, raw milk enthusiasts remain utterly unfazed.
Match ID: 11 Score: 30.00 source: www.wired.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

South China Sea: huge civilian Filipino flotilla heads to disputed shoal to ‘assert sovereign rights’
Wed, 15 May 2024 05:55:00 GMT

Philippines coast guard and navy watch as wooden boats head to Scarborough shoal to place buoys and hand food packs to local fishers

A flotilla of about 100 mostly small fishing boats led by Filipino activists has set sail for a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, where Beijing’s coast guard and suspected militia ships have used powerful water cannon to ward off what they regard as intruders.

The Philippine coast guard and navy deployed one patrol ship each to keep watch from a distance on the activists and fishers, who set off on wooden boats with bamboo outriggers on Wednesday to assert Manila’s sovereignty over the Scarborough shoal. Dozens of journalists joined the three-day voyage.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 12 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

This U.S. Attorney Resigned Amid an Ethics Investigation. Yet He Wound Up Overseeing Judges’ Ethics.
Tue, 14 May 2024 23:57:58 +0000

After inquiries from The Intercept, Duane Kees stepped down from his ethics panel position.

The post This U.S. Attorney Resigned Amid an Ethics Investigation. Yet He Wound Up Overseeing Judges’ Ethics.  appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 13 Score: 30.00 source: theintercept.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

Political activist held in Thai jail dies after 65 days on hunger strike
Tue, 14 May 2024 15:49:03 GMT

Netiporn Sanae-sangkhom, 28, faced seven court cases including two for criticising Thailand’s monarchy

A political activist charged with insulting the king of Thailand has died in pre-trial detention after spending 65 days on hunger strike calling for an end to the imprisonment of political dissidents.

Netiporn Sanae-sangkhom, 28, had been detained since 26 January and maintained a hunger strike until the end of April, refusing food and water, according to her lawyers. The corrections department said she had experienced cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning and was unresponsive to treatment.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 14 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 food

Taco Bell makes a great crunch wrap. This D.C. bar makes it better.
Tue, 14 May 2024 14:00:47 +0000
Kennedy Street Tacos brings crunch wraps, burritos, Mexican pizza and more Taco Bell riffs to Jackie Lee’s bar in Brightwood every Tuesday night.
Match ID: 15 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 food

No matter how you make it, chicken teriyaki is savory, sweet and sublime
Tue, 14 May 2024 14:00:34 +0000
Teriyaki sauce in America has Japanese roots with Hawaiian influences that cooks today can customize to their liking.
Match ID: 16 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 food

UK farmers must grow more fruit and veg, warns PM
Tue, 14 May 2024 13:52:44 GMT
A new national food security report finds the UK is too reliant on imports of fruit and vegetables.
Match ID: 17 Score: 30.00 source: www.bbc.co.uk age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 food

American Medical Missions Trapped in Gaza, Facing Death by Dehydration as Population Clings to Life
Mon, 13 May 2024 17:54:57 +0000

“We’re continuing to work around the clock with the government of Israel and with the government of Egypt to work on this issue,” the State Department said.

The post American Medical Missions Trapped in Gaza, Facing Death by Dehydration as Population Clings to Life appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 18 Score: 30.00 source: theintercept.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

Restaurant Review: Blanca Is Not for Beginners
Sun, 12 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
At the reopened restaurant behind Roberta’s, the Chile-born chef Victoria Blamey offers flavors that are strong, unexpected, and occasionally disorienting.
Match ID: 19 Score: 25.71 source: www.newyorker.com age: 3 days
qualifiers: 25.71 food

Afghanistan flash floods kill more than 300 as torrents of water and mud crash through villages
Sun, 12 May 2024 02:50:36 GMT

Survivors pick through debris-littered streets and damaged buildings as rescue workers dispatched amid warning some areas cut off by flooding

More than 300 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple provinces in Afghanistan, the UN’s World Food Programme said, as authorities declared a state of emergency and rushed to rescue the injured.

Many people remained missing after heavy rains on Friday sent roaring rivers of water and mud crashing through villages and across agricultural land in several provinces, causing what one aid group described as a “major humanitarian emergency”.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 20 Score: 25.71 source: www.theguardian.com age: 3 days
qualifiers: 25.71 food

Barley Stew With Tomatoes, White Beans and Cabbage
Wed, 15 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000
Slightly spicy, this substantial one-pot vegan dish is made with garlic, harissa, tomatoes, cabbage, beans and barley.
Match ID: 21 Score: 20.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 20.00 recipes

Blueberry Crumble Bars
Tue, 14 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000
These blueberry bars bring the delight of a classic jam-filled, crumble fruit bar but in a more healthful way.
Match ID: 22 Score: 20.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 20.00 recipes

Chicken Teriyaki
Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000
While teriyaki is technically meant to be grilled or broiled, this version cooks chicken thighs in a skillet on the stovetop instead.
Match ID: 23 Score: 20.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 20.00 recipes

Google Solar Cycle

Match ID: 24 Score: 20.00 source: xkcd.com
qualifiers: 20.00 recipes

Why genocide is so hard to prove – video
Thu, 09 May 2024 11:19:24 GMT

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

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

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

Continue reading...
Match ID: 25 Score: 12.86 source: www.theguardian.com age: 6 days
qualifiers: 12.86 food

Some Universities Chose Violence. Others Responded to Protests by Considering Student Demands.
Wed, 08 May 2024 21:42:05 +0000

At least seven schools have reached an agreement with students around investment transparency and exploring divestment from Israel.

The post Some Universities Chose Violence. Others Responded to Protests by Considering Student Demands. appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 26 Score: 12.86 source: theintercept.com age: 6 days
qualifiers: 12.86 food

600,000 Palestinian Kids in Rafah Can’t “Evacuate” Safely, UNICEF Official Says
Wed, 08 May 2024 17:28:43 +0000

“The reality for kids living there is shocking, honestly,” said an official who recently returned from Gaza. “People are living in really squalid conditions.”

The post 600,000 Palestinian Kids in Rafah Can’t “Evacuate” Safely, UNICEF Official Says appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 27 Score: 8.57 source: theintercept.com age: 7 days
qualifiers: 8.57 food

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.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 28 Score: 7.14 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1772 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food, 2.86 recipes

A tour of the International Space Station with Andreas Mogensen
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0200
Video: 00:07:30

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

Match ID: 29 Score: 4.29 source: www.esa.int age: 33 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food

Five hacks to help save money on your food shop
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:53:08 GMT
The cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. Here are some things that can reduce the impact.
Match ID: 30 Score: 4.29 source: www.bbc.co.uk age: 168 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food

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

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

Explore all our newsletters: whether you love film, football, fashion or food, we’ve got something for you

Continue reading...
Match ID: 31 Score: 4.29 source: www.theguardian.com age: 603 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food

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

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

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

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

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

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

So, What is Blockchain?

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

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

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

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

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

Let’s get to know more about the blockchain.

How does blockchain work?

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

Here’s how it works:

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

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

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

How are Blockchains used?

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

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

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

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

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

What is Blockchain Decentralization?

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

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

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

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

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

Pros and Cons of Blockchain

Blockchain has many advantages and disadvantages. 

Pros

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

Cons

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Blockchain

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

Is Blockchain a cryptocurrency?

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

Is it possible for Blockchain to be hacked?

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

What is the most prominent blockchain company?

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

Who owns Blockchain?

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

What is the difference between Bitcoin and Blockchain technology?

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

What is the difference between Blockchain and a Database?

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

Final Saying

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

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER

Follow @AdilAhmad_c
Match ID: 32 Score: 4.29 source: techncruncher.blogspot.com age: 758 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food

Filter efficiency 95.966 (33 matches/818 results)


********** LAW **********
return to top



The 'foreign agents' law that has set off mass protests in Georgia - podcast
Wed, 15 May 2024 02:00:28 GMT

The bill requires any civil society organisation that receives more than 20% of its funds from abroad to register as being under foreign influence. Daniel Boffey reports

On the face of it the bill could sound innocuous: any civil society organisation that receives more than 20% of its funds from abroad must register as an organisation under foreign influence. Yet the new law Georgia’s parliament passed yesterday has sparked outrage and demonstrations in the capital, Tbilisi.

Critics claim the bill is “Kremlin-inspired” as Putin passed a similar law in 2012, which they say has had a chilling effect on civil society. Demonstrators think it is a way to redirect Georgia towards Russia. The Guardian’s chief reporter, Daniel Boffey, has been speaking to young protesters – often schoolchildren – about why they are so incensed.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 0 Score: 20.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 20.00 new law

TikTok creators sue U.S. government over potential ban
Tue, 14 May 2024 22:54:27 +0000
The lawsuit is the second major legal challenge to a new law that could lead to the video app’s nationwide ban.
Match ID: 1 Score: 20.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 20.00 new law

Criticizing Israel? Nonprofit Media Could Lose Tax-Exempt Status Without Due Process
Fri, 10 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

A new anti-terrorism bill would allow the government to take away vital tax exemptions from nonprofit news outlets.

The post Criticizing Israel? Nonprofit Media Could Lose Tax-Exempt Status Without Due Process appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 2 Score: 17.14 source: theintercept.com age: 5 days
qualifiers: 11.43 new law, 5.71 congress

US woman accused of killing husband before writing grief book sees hearing delayed
Wed, 15 May 2024 19:28:05 GMT

Kouri Richins, 33, charged in Utah with murder over death of Eric Richins, who prosecutors say was fatally poisoned with fentanyl

A Utah judge on Wednesday postponed a hearing to determine if prosecutors have enough evidence to proceed to trial in the case of a woman charged with fatally poisoning her husband before she published a children’s book about coping with grief.

Judge Richard Mrazik delayed the hearing until 18-20 June after prosecutors said they would need three days to present their evidence against Kouri Richins, whose lawyer says she is innocent.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 3 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 judge

Man who made $5m in Masters thefts pleads guilty in federal court
Wed, 15 May 2024 18:51:17 GMT

• Richard Globensky transported stolen Augusta goods
• 39-year-old faces up to 10 years in jail over thefts

A former warehouse assistant for the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia pleaded guilty Wednesday to transporting millions of dollars worth of stolen Masters tournament memorabilia and historic items, including one of Arnold Palmer’s green jackets.

Richard Globensky, of Georgia, entered the plea during his initial appearance in federal court in Chicago.

Federal prosecutors said the 39-year-old would take items from the warehouse and sell and transport them to another party in Florida for sale online. The scheme went on for nearly a decade and Globensky made roughly $5m from the sales. As part of a plea deal, Globensky must write a $1.5m cashier’s check to the government.

He was charged with one count of transporting goods knowing they had been stolen.

“I plead guilty,” Globensky, who was wearing a suit and tie, told the judge.

The items – stolen between 2009 and 2022 – included T-shirts, mugs and chairs, and historic memorabilia, including green jackets and tickets to Masters tournaments in the 1930s. The total loss to Augusta National was more than $3m, according to prosecutors. A representative for Augusta National did not immediately respond Wednesday to a request for comment.

Globensky declined to comment to reporters. His attorney, Thomas Church, said the case was being tried in Chicago because some of the stolen goods were recovered in the area.

Sentencing will be in late October. Globensky faces a maximum of 10 years in prison, but will likely get closer to two years in prison under the sentencing guidelines.

Augusta National hosts the annual Masters golf tournament. This year’s edition was won by Scottie Scheffler last month.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 4 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 judge

Ex-headteacher convicted of sexual offences against four girls in Wales
Wed, 15 May 2024 18:03:29 GMT

Judge expresses concern that previous warnings about former NEU official Neil Foden, 66, were ignored

A former headteacher has been found guilty of sexual offences against four girls, with a judge expressing concern that warnings about him were ignored.

Neil Foden, 66, who worked in schools in north Wales, was convicted of 19 offences and told he faces a lengthy jail term when he is sentenced in July.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 5 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 judge

YouTube blocks videos set to Hong Kong protest anthem
Wed, 15 May 2024 15:47:45 GMT

Court order compelled Google subsidiary to block local access to 32 videos of Glory to Hong Kong judged to be prohibited content

Alphabet’s YouTube on Tuesday said it would comply with a court decision and block access inside Hong Kong to 32 video links deemed prohibited content, in what critics say is a blow to freedoms in the financial hub amid a security clampdown.

The action follows a government application granted by Hong Kong’s court of appeal requesting the ban of a protest anthem called Glory to Hong Kong. The judges warned that dissidents seeking to incite secession could weaponize the song for use against the state.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 6 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 judge

Solicitor general to appeal over case of climate activist who held sign on jurors’ rights
Wed, 15 May 2024 12:20:44 GMT

Exclusive: Judge accused Robert Courts of ‘mischaracterising evidence’ against Trudi Warner

The government’s most senior law officer is to appeal against a decision not to allow a contempt of court action against climate campaigner Trudi Warner for holding a placard on the rights of jurors outside a British court, the Guardian can reveal.

Mr Justice Saini ruled at the high court last month there was no basis to take action against Warner, 69, for holding up the sign informing jurors of their right to acquit a defendant based on their conscience. He said the government’s claim that her behaviour fell into the category of criminal contempt was “fanciful”.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 7 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 judge

This U.S. Attorney Resigned Amid an Ethics Investigation. Yet He Wound Up Overseeing Judges’ Ethics.
Tue, 14 May 2024 23:57:58 +0000

After inquiries from The Intercept, Duane Kees stepped down from his ethics panel position.

The post This U.S. Attorney Resigned Amid an Ethics Investigation. Yet He Wound Up Overseeing Judges’ Ethics.  appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 8 Score: 15.00 source: theintercept.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 judge

The growing tensions over immigration in Ireland
Tue, 14 May 2024 02:00:22 GMT

Rory Carroll, the Guardian’s Ireland correspondent, looks at what is fuelling anti-immigrant anger in the Republic of Ireland

Immigration has increasingly become a point of tension in Ireland. Recently, the Irish government said the threat of deportation to Rwanda had partly fuelled a surge in arrivals entering Ireland via the land border with Northern Ireland, a route that it says now accounts for more than 80% of asylum seekers in the republic. The Irish Refugee Council and other advocacy groups have questioned the figure. On Monday a judge in Belfast ruled that large parts of the UK government’s illegal migration act should not apply in Northern Ireland because they breach human rights laws; the UK government has said it will appeal the ruling.

Today in Focus host Hannah Moore talks to Rory Carroll, the Guardian’s Ireland correspondent, about immigration policy in Ireland. He tells Hannah that a changing population, a housing crisis and social and economic inequalities have led to rising anti-immigrant sentiment in Ireland. In November, riots broke out after a stabbing in Dublin. Social media commentators outed the alleged assailant as a foreigner – in fact, he was a naturalised Irish citizen, reportedly from Algeria – and a violent protest ensued. Hundreds of people rampaged through central Dublin, targeting property and police.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 9 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 15.00 judge

UK free school meal allowances too low for healthy lunches, study finds
Wed, 15 May 2024 19:00:46 GMT

Researchers also find lack of fresh fruit and vegetables in schools and say portion sizes sometimes not enough

Free school meal allowances are not enough for students from lower-income backgrounds to buy healthy school lunches, research suggests.

The study, presented at the European Congress of Obesity (ECO), involved 42 pupils aged between 11 and 15 at seven schools across the UK.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 10 Score: 10.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 10.00 congress

Biden continues to push Congress to pass police reform bill named for George Floyd
Wed, 15 May 2024 18:58:15 +0000

Match ID: 11 Score: 10.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 10.00 congress

Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn falls short in congressional bid
Wed, 15 May 2024 12:18:33 +0000

Match ID: 12 Score: 10.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 10.00 congress

Nebraska GOP congressman survives primary challenge from the right
Wed, 15 May 2024 10:45:55 +0000

Match ID: 13 Score: 10.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 10.00 congress

Code Pink’s Medea Benjamin on Disrupting the U.S. War Machine
Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The 71-year-old veteran peace activist discusses the war on Gaza, the Biden administration, and shaking up Congress.

The post Code Pink’s Medea Benjamin on Disrupting the U.S. War Machine appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 14 Score: 10.00 source: theintercept.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 10.00 congress

Senators studied AI for a year. Critics call the result ‘pathetic.’
Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:24 +0000
The 31-page “road map” calls for a $32 billion infusion for AI research and development and asks congressional committees to develop legislation.
Match ID: 15 Score: 10.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 10.00 congress

US advances $1bn Israel weapons package amid Rafah tensions
Wed, 15 May 2024 01:19:27 GMT

Package in congressional review process after Biden delayed shipment of bombs over fears they would be used to attack Rafah

The US state department has moved a $1bn package of weapons aid for Israel into the congressional review process, two US officials said on Tuesday.

The latest weapons package includes tank rounds, mortars and armored tactical vehicles, one of the officials told Reuters.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 16 Score: 10.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 10.00 congress

In surprise Ukraine visit, Blinken declares vision for Kyiv’s victory
Tue, 14 May 2024 19:04:14 +0000
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Ukraine to offer U.S. support in Kyiv’s fight against Russia after a $61 billion aid package passed Congress.
Match ID: 17 Score: 10.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 10.00 congress

Secrecy Concerns Mount Over Spy Powers Targeting US Data Centers
Tue, 14 May 2024 16:16:58 +0000
A coalition of digital rights groups is demanding the US declassify records that would clarify just how expansive a major surveillance program really is.
Match ID: 18 Score: 10.00 source: www.wired.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 10.00 congress

Pentagon Compensated Zero Civilian Victims in 2022 — Despite Evidence That the U.S. Killed a Mom and Child in Somalia
Mon, 13 May 2024 21:30:00 +0000

The 22-year-old woman and her child were civilian casualties of a U.S. drone strike, but the Pentagon won't return the family's messages.

The post Pentagon Compensated Zero Civilian Victims in 2022 — Despite Evidence That the U.S. Killed a Mom and Child in Somalia appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 19 Score: 10.00 source: theintercept.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 10.00 congress

The TikTok Ban Is “a Vast Overreach, Rooted in Hypocrisy,” Wired’s Katie Drummond says
Mon, 13 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
A prominent tech journalist sees Silicon Valley corporations making policy in Washington—and lawmakers refusing to regulate social media properly.
Match ID: 20 Score: 10.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 10.00 congress

Jailed Indian opposition leader granted bail to take part in election campaign
Fri, 10 May 2024 14:52:34 GMT

Supreme court judges order Arvind Kejriwal’s release until 1 June and question timing of his arrest on corruption charges

One of India’s best-known opposition leaders, Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, has been granted bail by the country’s supreme court to allow him to take part in general election campaigningafter being kept behind bars for almost two months.

Kejriwal, who heads the Aam Aadmi party (AAP), has been held in jail since March when he was arrested on money-laundering charges. He has maintained that his arrest and detention was politically motivated to prevent him taking part in the election, which began in April and will continue until June.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 21 Score: 8.57 source: www.theguardian.com age: 5 days
qualifiers: 8.57 judge

Neither Candidate Has Much to Say About Israel. So Why Is AIPAC Pouring Money Into This Race?
Sat, 11 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The powerful lobbying group is going against a Capitol Police officer who fended off January 6 insurrectionists.

The post Neither Candidate Has Much to Say About Israel. So Why Is AIPAC Pouring Money Into This Race? appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 22 Score: 7.14 source: theintercept.com age: 4 days
qualifiers: 7.14 congress

Israel “Likely” Used U.S.-Supplied Weapons in Violation of International Law. That’s OK, Though, State Department Says.
Fri, 10 May 2024 22:42:27 +0000

Antony Blinken’s report identifies “incidents that raise concerns,” but says Israel is not blocking humanitarian aid.

The post Israel “Likely” Used U.S.-Supplied Weapons in Violation of International Law. That’s OK, Though, State Department Says. appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 23 Score: 7.14 source: theintercept.com age: 4 days
qualifiers: 7.14 congress

October 7 Survivors Sue Campus Protesters, Say Students Are “Hamas’s Propaganda Division”
Fri, 10 May 2024 18:44:33 +0000

Four lawsuits alleging Hamas ties against Students for Justice in Palestine, the AP, UNRWA, and a cryptocurrency exchange share many of the same plaintiffs.

The post October 7 Survivors Sue Campus Protesters, Say Students Are “Hamas’s Propaganda Division” appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 24 Score: 5.71 source: theintercept.com age: 5 days
qualifiers: 5.71 congress

AIPAC and Republican Donors Raising Big Money for Maxine Dexter Against Susheela Jayapal in Oregon
Fri, 10 May 2024 18:08:57 +0000

A donor to Dexter in the Portland congressional race tells The Intercept: “I give all my contributions through AIPAC.”

The post AIPAC and Republican Donors Raising Big Money for Maxine Dexter Against Susheela Jayapal in Oregon appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 25 Score: 5.71 source: theintercept.com age: 5 days
qualifiers: 5.71 congress

Even Biden’s Lawyers Are Urging the White House to Change Course on Gaza
Fri, 10 May 2024 14:44:59 +0000

An open letter from government attorneys questions the legal cover for arms transfers to Israel.

The post Even Biden’s Lawyers Are Urging the White House to Change Course on Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 26 Score: 5.71 source: theintercept.com age: 5 days
qualifiers: 5.71 congress

As Biden Warns Against Rafah Invasion, AIPAC Pushes Congress to Support Israel’s Operation
Thu, 09 May 2024 01:38:59 +0000

In talking points reviewed by The Intercept, the pro-Israel lobby argues that Israel has “no other option” but to invade Rafah.

The post As Biden Warns Against Rafah Invasion, AIPAC Pushes Congress to Support Israel’s Operation appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 27 Score: 4.29 source: theintercept.com age: 6 days
qualifiers: 4.29 congress

Who Ran This Derogatory Prison Meme Page? A Prison Guard.
Wed, 08 May 2024 13:23:26 +0000

A former facility psychologist is suing the Bureau of Prisons over an Instagram account that joked about suicide at FCC Lompoc.

The post Who Ran This Derogatory Prison Meme Page? A Prison Guard. appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 28 Score: 4.29 source: theintercept.com age: 7 days
qualifiers: 4.29 judge

Top FBI Official Urges Agents to Use Warrantless Wiretaps on US Soil
Wed, 08 May 2024 17:48:45 +0000
An internal email from FBI deputy director Paul Abbate, obtained by WIRED, tells employees to search for “US persons” in a controversial spy program's database that investigators have repeatedly misused.
Match ID: 29 Score: 2.86 source: www.wired.com age: 7 days
qualifiers: 2.86 congress

They Used to Say Arabs Can’t Have Democracy Because It’d Be Bad for Israel. Now the U.S. Can’t Have It Either.
Wed, 08 May 2024 17:06:07 +0000

On campus, inside the Capitol, and in court, there’s an all-out assault on American democracy in the name of Israel.

The post They Used to Say Arabs Can’t Have Democracy Because It’d Be Bad for Israel. Now the U.S. Can’t Have It Either. appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 30 Score: 2.86 source: theintercept.com age: 7 days
qualifiers: 2.86 congress

New Lawsuit Attempting to Make Adversarial Interoperability Legal
2024-05-06T11:03:08Z

Lots of complicated details here: too many for me to summarize well. It involves an obscure Section 230 provision—and an even more obscure typo. Read this.

Match ID: 31 Score: 2.86 source: www.schneier.com age: 9 days
qualifiers: 2.86 new law

Evergrande’s liquidation is a new low in China’s property crisis
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:04:03 +0000
A judge in Hong Kong surprises the mainland
Match ID: 32 Score: 2.14 source: www.economist.com age: 107 days
qualifiers: 2.14 judge

Filter efficiency 95.966 (33 matches/818 results)


********** TRAVEL **********
return to top



The Marshall Star for May 15, 2024
Wed, 15 May 2024 20:04:09 +0000
Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Visits Marshall Navy Adm. Christopher Grady, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, his wife Christine Grady, and son Luke Grady talk with Nick Benjamin, right, a payload operations director for the International Space Station, at the Payload Operations Integration Center during the vice chairman’s tour of NASA’s Marshall Space […]
Match ID: 0 Score: 35.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 0 days
qualifiers: 35.00 travel(|ing)

NASA’s X-59 Passes Milestone Toward Safe First Flight
Wed, 15 May 2024 18:14:56 +0000
NASA has taken the next step toward verifying the airworthiness for its quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft with the completion of a milestone review that will allow it to progress toward flight.  A Flight Readiness Review board composed of independent experts from across NASA has completed a study of the X-59 project team’s approach to safety […]
Match ID: 1 Score: 35.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 0 days
qualifiers: 35.00 travel(|ing)

Don’t despair about the climate. Be part of the social tipping point | Letters
Wed, 15 May 2024 16:17:59 GMT

A Guardian survey of leading climate scientists revealed their despair about the future. John Coghlan, Rachael Orr, Natalie Bennett, Dr Robin Russell-Jones and Gregory Johnson find reasons to keep on fighting

I must commend the Guardian and Damian Carrington for the excellent reporting on the views of leading climate scientists (‘Hopeless and broken’ Why the world’s top climate scientists are in despair, 8 May). I have experienced climate despair, which has led me to take part in non-violent protests, and I can certainly bear witness to the fact that this kind of collective action goes a long way to offset the despair. However, protest is not for everyone. There are other ways to play our part.

We can help to accelerate the energy transition. Some 51% of final energy consumption is for heating and cooling, and 32% is for transport, according to the International Energy Agency, so we must ditch the old boiler and invest in a heat pump, and swap our petrol car for an electric model. By fitting solar panels, we can also generate renewable energy to power both transport and heating. Having done these things myself, I have found that the lightening of my carbon footprint brings with it a lightening of climate despair.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 2 Score: 35.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 35.00 travel(|ing)

Concerns grow for Chinese citizen journalist after supposed jail release
Wed, 15 May 2024 14:59:38 GMT

Zhang Zhan, jailed for reporting on Covid in Wuhan, has made no contact with outside world

Concerns are growing about the wellbeing of one of China’s most prominent citizen journalists who has failed to make contact with the outside world after she was supposed to have been released from prison.

Zhang Zhan, 40, a lawyer turned citizen journalist, was detained in May 2020 after she travelled to Wuhan to report on the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Her videos and social media posts drew attention to the government’s stifling of information about the spread of the disease and the harsh lockdowns that were being imposed.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 3 Score: 35.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 35.00 travel(|ing)

Code Pink’s Medea Benjamin on Disrupting the U.S. War Machine
Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The 71-year-old veteran peace activist discusses the war on Gaza, the Biden administration, and shaking up Congress.

The post Code Pink’s Medea Benjamin on Disrupting the U.S. War Machine appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 4 Score: 35.00 source: theintercept.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 35.00 travel(|ing)

Time traveller: one Senegalese man’s journey to the past – in pictures
Wed, 15 May 2024 06:00:35 GMT

Whether it’s in segregated America or the glory days of postwar France, Omar Victor Diop appears in photographs of worlds he was previously shut out from

Continue reading...
Match ID: 5 Score: 35.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 35.00 travel(|ing)

A festival of music, film and spectacle: the best of Belfast 2024
Wed, 15 May 2024 06:00:35 GMT

A year-long celebration aims to start a new chapter for Belfast, forging better connections and conversations within communities through creativity and culture

Belfast did not have the best of starts to 2024. Never mind the mass public sector strikes, the not-unrelated fact of Northern Ireland being without a functioning government (the government returned, the strikes were settled, or suspended … for now), at the end of January, one of the city’s most respected – revered – publicans, Pedro Donald, who over the years had brought us the John Hewitt, La Boca, the Sunflower and the American Bar, announced that he was leaving for Amsterdam. There may not be bombs and bullets any more, he said, but Belfast was “a dump and derelict”. Indeed, apart from a few good years between the Good Friday agreement and the financial crash, the city was in many ways no further on than when he started in the trade in 1984.

Some bridled at the broadside. But walking towards the Sunflower along Royal Avenue, historically the main shopping street, after 6pm sometimes, you would have been hard-pressed to say Pedro had called it wrong. Hard-pressed, too, to say that the people in whose gift was the title of “city of this” or “capital of that” were being entirely unreasonable when they overlooked bids from Belfast in the not-too-distant past.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 6 Score: 35.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 35.00 travel(|ing)

China and Russia to shore up ‘no limits’ partnership with Thursday meetup
Tue, 14 May 2024 16:19:24 +0000
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing for meetings with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as Moscow’s war against Ukraine drags on — with Beijing’s support.
Match ID: 7 Score: 35.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 35.00 travel(|ing)

Pentagon Compensated Zero Civilian Victims in 2022 — Despite Evidence That the U.S. Killed a Mom and Child in Somalia
Mon, 13 May 2024 21:30:00 +0000

The 22-year-old woman and her child were civilian casualties of a U.S. drone strike, but the Pentagon won't return the family's messages.

The post Pentagon Compensated Zero Civilian Victims in 2022 — Despite Evidence That the U.S. Killed a Mom and Child in Somalia appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 8 Score: 35.00 source: theintercept.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 35.00 travel(|ing)

American Medical Missions Trapped in Gaza, Facing Death by Dehydration as Population Clings to Life
Mon, 13 May 2024 17:54:57 +0000

“We’re continuing to work around the clock with the government of Israel and with the government of Egypt to work on this issue,” the State Department said.

The post American Medical Missions Trapped in Gaza, Facing Death by Dehydration as Population Clings to Life appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 9 Score: 35.00 source: theintercept.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 35.00 travel(|ing)

Criticizing Israel? Nonprofit Media Could Lose Tax-Exempt Status Without Due Process
Fri, 10 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

A new anti-terrorism bill would allow the government to take away vital tax exemptions from nonprofit news outlets.

The post Criticizing Israel? Nonprofit Media Could Lose Tax-Exempt Status Without Due Process appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 10 Score: 20.00 source: theintercept.com age: 5 days
qualifiers: 20.00 travel(|ing)

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.

Continue reading...
Match ID: 11 Score: 5.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 581 days
qualifiers: 5.00 travel(|ing)

Filter efficiency 98.533 (12 matches/818 results)