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The US Is Forming a Global AI Safety Network With Key Allies
Tue, 21 May 2024 13:01:00 +0000
US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo says the US is collaborating with other countries, including the UK, Japan, and Canada, to manage the risks posed by artificial intelligence.
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The Guardian view on the ICC: undermining this court undermines international standards | Editorial
Tue, 21 May 2024 18:37:54 GMT

The US and others have criticised the chief prosecutor for seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. The ICC needs support

The international criminal court was born more than two decades ago, largely from the genocides of Rwanda and Yugoslavia, and the contradictory impulses that they inspired: the grim recognition of the worst of human nature and the optimistic determination to address it. More than 120 countries ratified its founding treaty. But the world’s superpower – and other major players including Russia, China and India – refused.

The result, almost inevitably, was that it became regarded – in the reported words of one elected official to the chief prosecutor, Karim Khan – as “built for Africa and thugs like Putin”. In fact, Vladimir Putin’s indictment a year ago, applauded by the US and others, was regarded as a gear change for a body that had overwhelmingly charged African leaders and officials.

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China warns of reprisals against Taiwan after president’s inauguration speech
Wed, 22 May 2024 05:59:18 GMT

Lai Ching-te’s inauguration speech has been panned by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, which labelled the new president a “dangerous separatist”.

Beijing has warned of undefined reprisals against Taiwan after the inauguration speech of new president Lai Ching-te in which he maintained his government’s position on sovereignty, and did not concede to Beijing’s claim that Taiwan is a province of China.

In a statement late Tuesday, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) called Lai’s speech “a downright confession of Taiwan independence”, and again labeled Lai a “dangerous separatist”.

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Taiwan's steely leader rewrote the book on how to deal with China
Sat, 18 May 2024 22:24:57 GMT
Taiwan's outgoing president says boosting her country's military was the only way to defy China's threat.
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1 dead, 30 injured on Singapore Airlines flight during ‘severe turbulence’
Tue, 21 May 2024 19:12:41 +0000
The Boeing 777 was carrying more than 200 passengers and diverted to Thailand after the incident, which killed one person.
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Kan Yang: Translating Science Ideas into Engineering Concepts
Tue, 21 May 2024 18:24:11 +0000
As team lead of the Instrument Design Laboratory, Kan Yang turns science concepts into engineering reality. Name: Kan YangTitle: Team Lead of the Instrument Design LaboratoryFormal Job Classification: Technical ManagerOrganization: Instrument Systems and Technology Division, Engineering and Technology Directorate (Code 550) What do you do and what is most interesting about your role here at […]
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What Asian America Meant to Corky Lee
Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
A new anthology by Chinatown’s omnipresent documentarian, who captured half a century of shifting identities, activism, and daily life.
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University Professors Are Losing Their Jobs Over “New McCarthyism” on Gaza
Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

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

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

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Heat stress: how soaring temperatures are taking their toll on migrant workers in India’s garden city
Wed, 22 May 2024 08:00:06 GMT

With heatwaves becoming more frequent in Bengaluru and other cities across the country, climate planning must look to people on the margins, experts say

Venkatachala starts his day early, neatly arranging jasmine, roses, chrysanthemums and crossandras on his pushcart. He then heads out on to the streets of Bengaluru, calling out to customers who use fresh flowers for religious rituals and daily prayers at home.

His goal this summer has been to sell most of his stock before 10am. Venkatachala knows that with each hour after that, his flowers will wilt, and the odds of selling them and the income he can expect will fall significantly.

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A moment that changed me: Should I laugh or cry? When I scattered my grandmother’s ashes, I did both
Wed, 22 May 2024 06:00:03 GMT

She hadn’t lived in India for 50 years, but her last request was to be returned to the place of her birth. On the banks of the Ganges there were tears – but also all the chaos, hustle and humour of life

In October 2019, I was in India, standing by the dusty banks of the Ganges on a quest to spread my grandmother’s ashes. She hadn’t lived in the country for the last 50 years and hadn’t even set foot in it for a decade at least. My parents had never lived there and neither had my brother and I. This wasn’t a homecoming. It was a chore borne from her final request: to perform her last rites in the place she had barely clung on to. It was a strange holiday.

At 25, I had already experienced my fair share of goodbyes. The deceased were second cousins, granduncles, grandparents, even school classmates, and the ritual was always the same. We would visit their home to see the coffin and hear the wails of the surrounding mourners before heading to the local crematorium in Hounslow, west London. Regardless of the weather outside, the lofty chapel always felt grey and chilly. Close family members would weep through the eulogies while I looked on and blinked. The curtains would then close dramatically in front of the coffin, marking a symbolic departure to another world.

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A Far-Right Indian News Site Posts Racist Conspiracies. US Tech Companies Keep Platforming It
Wed, 22 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000
OpIndia claims “Islamophobia does not exist.” A new report shared exclusively with WIRED finds Google’s programmatic ads are running next to its content.
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More than half the world cannot speak freely, report finds
Wed, 22 May 2024 03:00:03 GMT

Sharp rise in number of people facing a crisis in freedom of speech, while authors particularly alarmed by deterioration in India under Narendra Modi

Half the world’s population cannot freely speak their mind according to a new report on freedom of expression.

In its annual report, the advocate group Article 19 found the number of people facing a “crisis” in freedom of speech and information was the highest this century after a sharp rise from 34% in 2022 to 53% in 2023.

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Delhi orders schools to close early for holidays as temperatures hit 47.4C
Tue, 21 May 2024 07:56:38 GMT

Authorities cut short school term as weather bureau warns of severe heatwave conditions this week

Authorities in the Indian capital, have ordered schools to shut early for the summer holiday, after temperatures in Delhi hit 47.4C (117F).

City officials told schools to shut with “immediate effect” due to the blistering heat, according to a government order quoted by the Hindustan Times on Tuesday, cutting the term by a few days.

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Nairobi to New York and back: the loneliness of the internationally educated elite
Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:28 GMT

Every year, hundreds of Kenyans head off to study at elite universities in the US and UK. On graduating, many find themselves in a strange position: unable to fit in abroad, but no longer feeling like they belong back home

It was 30 December and the girls were all in Kilifi. Bottles on the table, music piping through a speaker, the beach and the Indian Ocean less than 200 metres away from the villa. Some of the girls had partied together in New York and Miami and Ibiza, and now they were on the Kenyan coast.

Like thousands of other young people across Africa who belong to a very specific social class, they had attended top universities in the UK and the US. After graduation, some had gone back to their countries and walked into fancy jobs in finance or consulting. Others had stayed abroad and lived in London, New York, Paris and the world’s other financial centres. Every December, they would go back home to visit.

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Revealed: Meta approved political ads in India that incited violence
Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:02 GMT

Exclusive: Ads containing AI-manipulated images were submitted to Facebook by civil and corporate accountability groups

The Facebook and Instagram owner Meta approved a series of AI-manipulated political adverts during India’s election that spread disinformation and incited religious violence, according to a report shared exclusively with the Guardian.

Facebook approved adverts containing known slurs towards Muslims in India, such as “let’s burn this vermin” and “Hindu blood is spilling, these invaders must be burned”, as well as Hindu supremacist language and disinformation about political leaders.

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Indian Voters Are Being Bombarded With Millions of Deepfakes. Political Candidates Approve
Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
India’s elections are a glimpse of the AI-driven future of democracy. Politicians are using audio and video deepfakes of themselves to reach voters—who may have no idea they’ve been talking to a clone.
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‘Modi builds highways but where are our jobs?’: rising inequality looms over India’s election
Mon, 20 May 2024 02:00:52 GMT

While the number of Indian billionaires soars, growing unemployment has become a big problem for the BJP as it campaigns for a third term

It wasn’t even the real wedding, just the pre-wedding party. But that didn’t stop India’s richest billionaire, Mukesh Ambani, whose son is set to marry the daughter of a millionaire, from throwing an affair so ostentatious that no one could question just how wealthy they are.

The pop star Rihanna was paid about $8m to perform. The catering alone cost $25m and the final bill for the glittering soiree, held in March, reportedly came in at about $150m.

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Big AI companies sign safety pledge
Tue, 21 May 2024 13:12:58 +0000
Promise not to deploy AIs if severe risks cannot be addressed and mitigated.
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First companies sign up to AI safety standards on eve of Seoul summit
Tue, 21 May 2024 10:10:07 GMT

Rishi Sunak says 16 international firms have committed, but standards have been criticised for lacking teeth

The first 16 companies have signed up to voluntary artificial intelligence safety standards introduced at the Bletchley Park summit, Rishi Sunak has said on the eve of the follow-up event in Seoul.

The standards, however, have been criticised for lacking teeth, with signatories committing only to work toward information sharing, invest in cybersecurity and prioritise research into societal risks.

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

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

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

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The Race to Buy TikTok Is On—but There Might Not Be a Winner
Fri, 17 May 2024 15:50:05 +0000
Investors are interested in buying TikTok so that it can avoid a US ban. But even if ByteDance accepts, a takeover will be far from simple.
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The property firm that could break China’s back
Thu, 16 May 2024 10:04:20 +0000
If Vanke collapses, so might confidence in the state’s management of the economy
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Watch: Passenger walks through wrecked Singapore Airlines cabin
Wed, 22 May 2024 06:44:33 GMT
Footage shows injured passengers, items strewn across the floor and oxygen masks dangling.
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Screams, chaos, blood on the floor: passengers describe terrifying turbulence on flight SQ321
Wed, 22 May 2024 05:09:31 GMT

Passengers have told of the moment the Singapore Airlines plane hit severe turbulence, sending travellers crashing into the cabin ceiling

• Singapore PM promises ‘thorough investigation’ after severe turbulence on flight from London

It had been an uneventful journey from Heathrow. After 10 hours in the sky, flight SQ321 from London to Singapore was just a few hours from its destination, above the Irrawaddy Basin in Myanmar, when the aircraft dropped. Passengers said it happened in an instant, with little time to respond to warnings to fasten their seatbelts. The plane descended by 6,000ft (1,800 metres) in just three minutes. Passengers who were not strapped in were launched into the ceiling and across the aisles as the aircraft hit a patch of severe turbulence.

Flight attendants had been serving breakfast at the time. Coffee and cups of water were thrown into the air, people’s phones, shoes and cushions were flung around.

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Singapore PM promises ‘thorough investigation’ after severe turbulence on flight from London
Wed, 22 May 2024 04:54:03 GMT

Lawrence Wong offered his condolences to the family of Geoffrey Kitchen who died during the Singapore Airlines flight that left others critically injured

• Briton who died on Singapore Airlines flight named as Geoffrey Kitchen

Singapore’s prime minister has promised a “thorough investigation” after a British passenger died and six people were critically injured during turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight from London.

Confirming that 131 passengers and 12 crew had now safely landed in Singapore on a different plane, Lawrence Wong offered his condolences to the family of 73-year-old grandfather, Geoffrey Kitchen, who died. According to Thai authorities, he had a heart condition and probably had a heart attack.

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Singapore Airlines flight: British man dead and 30 injured after severe turbulence – as it happened
Tue, 21 May 2024 15:02:35 GMT

One man dies and 18 hospitalised, with a further 12 requiring treatment in hospital, after plane encounters severe turbulence. This live blog is closed

• One person dies after severe turbulence on London to Singapore flight

In the US, there has been a recent spate of headlines about turbulent flights. Guardian columnist Emma Brockes wrote this piece on the topic.

In March, a Lufthansa flight en route from Texas to Germany diverted to Dulles airport in Washington DC after turbulence injured seven people. Last December, a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Phoenix to Honolulu encountered turbulence so bad that 20 people required hospitalisation. In July, another Hawaiian Airlines flight, from Honolulu to Sydney, hit turbulence that injured seven people. In August, 11 people were hospitalised when a Delta flight encountered turbulence on its descent into Atlanta. The injuries included lacerations, head trauma, broken bones and loss of consciousness, mainly among passengers not wearing their seatbelts.

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Lai Ching-te’s first day as Taiwan president marked by protests
Tue, 21 May 2024 13:59:33 GMT

Thousands protest against bill which would give parliamentarians special powers to question anyone

Lai Ching-te’s first day as president of Taiwan has been marked by large protests against the opposition over a controversial bill in parliament, foreshadowing a difficult first term for the leader, who lacks a legislative majority.

Thousands of Taiwanese citizens gathered outside the legislative yuan to protest against attempts by the opposition parties to push through a bill without review, which would give parliamentarians extraordinary powers to question anyone, including the president, under threat of fines and jail time. On Friday one MP was hospitalised after the parties came to blows over the debate.

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Remembering Fu Pei-mei, who taught a generation to cook Chinese food
Mon, 20 May 2024 11:00:21 +0000
Fu Pei-mei has been called “the Julia Child of Chinese cooking,” but in Taiwan, where she is famous, many see Child as the Fu Pei-mei of French cooking.
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Republicans Can’t Decide: Do They Hate Prosecutors Because of Bail Reform or Abortion?
Thu, 16 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

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

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

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Iran’s president was flying in U.S.-designed helicopter when it crashed
Mon, 20 May 2024 19:51:10 +0000
The Bell 212 aircraft is a widely used civilian version of the Vietnam-era Huey military helicopter, operated by armed forces and businesses around the globe.
Match ID: 29 Score: 15.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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Biden outdoes Trump with ultra-high China tariffs
Tue, 14 May 2024 16:23:33 +0000
The move, which hits electric vehicles, carries an environmental cost
Match ID: 30 Score: 11.43 source: www.economist.com age: 7 days
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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

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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: 32 Score: 5.71 source: www.wired.com age: 10 days
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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: 33 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 12 days
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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: 34 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 12 days
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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
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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
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Why a stronger dollar is dangerous
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:00:59 +0000
It sets the stage for a nasty new Trump-China clash, among other things
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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
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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
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What China’s central bank and Costco shoppers have in common
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:02:17 +0000
Hint: it is not a fondness for cryptocurrencies
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China’s state is eating the private property market
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:50:47 +0000
Pity those soon to buy a home
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How Xi Jinping plans to overtake America
Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:31:35 +0000
Digital twins, nuclear fusion and the small matter of fixing China’s economy
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China’s banks have a bad-debt problem
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:12:05 +0000
As is becoming increasingly obvious
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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
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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
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China’s economic bright spots provide a warning
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:55:00 +0000
What a visit to an optimistic port reveals
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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: 47 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 68 days
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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
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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: 49 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 90 days
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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
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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.

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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: 52 Score: 5.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 12 days
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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: 53 Score: 5.00 source: www.wired.com age: 17 days
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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
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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
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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: 56 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 47 days
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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: 57 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 55 days
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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
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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 […]
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Amber warnings issued for heavy rain and flooding
Wed, 22 May 2024 08:02:59 GMT
Many areas could face travel disruption throughout Wednesday and Thursday.
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‘The greatest biodiversity in England’ – a wander through the Isle of Purbeck ‘super’ nature reserve
Wed, 22 May 2024 06:00:04 GMT

Alongside rare birds, reptiles and insects, this corner of Dorset, poignantly depicted in Mike Leigh’s Nuts in May, serves up brilliant heathland walks, sea views and pints of local ale

Mike Leigh’s brilliant 1976 Dorset-based comedy Nuts in May begins with Keith and Candice-Marie taking the chain ferry from Sandbanks across the mouth of Poole harbour to the Isle of Purbeck, where they camp, visit Corfe Castle, walk along the mighty Jurassic coastline and end up in an altercation with a young Brummie couple called Finger and Honky. For me, watching Nuts in May is an annual tradition, as is visiting the peninsula where it was filmed. Most of us have places for which we feel a particularly strong pull; one of mine is Purbeck. And since this peninsula’s recent status as England’s first “super” nature reserve, I’m beginning to understand why.

Being a relatively remote peninsula, Purbeck has seen little major development over the past 70 years, despite its south coast location. On a human scale, the landscape is relatively unchanged since Keith and Candice-Marie’s ill-fated camping trip half a century ago. Behind the scenes, however, years of conservation work from seven organisations – including the National Trust, RSPB, Dorset Wildlife Trust and Natural England – has led to the creation of a near-continuous jigsaw of restored habitats, making it the UK’s first designated super nature reserve, running clockwise from Brownsea Island and the Studland peninsula to Arne, further west on Poole harbour.

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Screams, chaos, blood on the floor: passengers describe terrifying turbulence on flight SQ321
Wed, 22 May 2024 05:09:31 GMT

Passengers have told of the moment the Singapore Airlines plane hit severe turbulence, sending travellers crashing into the cabin ceiling

• Singapore PM promises ‘thorough investigation’ after severe turbulence on flight from London

It had been an uneventful journey from Heathrow. After 10 hours in the sky, flight SQ321 from London to Singapore was just a few hours from its destination, above the Irrawaddy Basin in Myanmar, when the aircraft dropped. Passengers said it happened in an instant, with little time to respond to warnings to fasten their seatbelts. The plane descended by 6,000ft (1,800 metres) in just three minutes. Passengers who were not strapped in were launched into the ceiling and across the aisles as the aircraft hit a patch of severe turbulence.

Flight attendants had been serving breakfast at the time. Coffee and cups of water were thrown into the air, people’s phones, shoes and cushions were flung around.

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‘Never-ending’ UK rain made 10 times more likely by climate crisis, study says
Wed, 22 May 2024 05:00:03 GMT

Winter downpours also made 20% wetter and will occur every three years without urgent carbon cuts, experts warn

The seemingly “never-ending” rain last autumn and winter in the UK and Ireland was made 10 times more likely and 20% wetter by human-caused global heating, a study has found.

More than a dozen storms battered the region in quick succession between October and March, which was the second-wettest such period in nearly two centuries of records. The downpour led to severe floods, at least 20 deaths, severe damage to homes and infrastructure, power blackouts, travel cancellations, and heavy losses of crops and livestock.

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The flooded buildings of Porto Alegre, Brazil – in pictures
Wed, 22 May 2024 05:00:02 GMT

Photographer Gideon Mendel has filmed and photographed floods around the world extensively. He travelled by boat through the historic town centre of Port Alegre, documenting the reflections across a city that had become a liquid landscape

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Electric cars more likely to hit pedestrians than petrol vehicles, study finds
Tue, 21 May 2024 22:30:46 GMT

Electric and hybrid vehicles are quieter than cars with combustion engines, making them harder to hear, especially in urban areas

Hybrid and electric cars are more likely to strike pedestrians than petrol or diesel vehicles, particularly in towns and cities, according to an analysis of British road traffic accidents.

Data from 32bn miles of battery-powered car travel and 3tn miles of petrol and diesel car trips showed that mile-for-mile electric and hybrid cars were twice as likely to hit pedestrians than fossil fuel-powered cars, and three times more likely to do so in urban areas.

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Kan Yang: Translating Science Ideas into Engineering Concepts
Tue, 21 May 2024 18:24:11 +0000
As team lead of the Instrument Design Laboratory, Kan Yang turns science concepts into engineering reality. Name: Kan YangTitle: Team Lead of the Instrument Design LaboratoryFormal Job Classification: Technical ManagerOrganization: Instrument Systems and Technology Division, Engineering and Technology Directorate (Code 550) What do you do and what is most interesting about your role here at […]
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Macron to visit New Caledonia to ‘set up mission’ after deadly riots
Tue, 21 May 2024 15:41:24 GMT

French leader to leave for archipelago on Tuesday night with intention of restoring ‘calm and order’

• People in New Caledonia: how have you been affected by the riots?
• Why is there unrest in New Caledonia? Everything you need to know

The French president will travel to the Pacific island of New Caledonia on Tuesday, just over a week after riots erupted in the French overseas territory leaving six dead and hundreds injured.

The unrest over plans for an electoral overhaul has resulted in dozens of shops and businesses being looted and burned, with cars torched and road barricades set up. A state of emergency and curfew remain in place, with army reinforcements.

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Taylor Swift fans: how are you preparing for her UK Eras tour?
Tue, 21 May 2024 14:01:05 GMT

We would like to hear from Taylor Swift fans about their preparations for the Eras tour

We would like to hear from Taylor Swift fans about their preparations for the UK Eras tour. How far will you be travelling? Will you be wearing or making anything special for the occasion? How much will you be spending? Tell us all about it below.

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‘Moai designs are getting lost’: extreme weather chips away at Easter Island statues
Tue, 21 May 2024 06:00:32 GMT

Experts call for conservation action as the features on Rapa Nui’s famous monoliths are eroded by fire and rain

The Ahu Tahai moai, on the east side of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is an impressive 4.5 metres high. Carved from a soft volcanic rock, the statue looks out solemnly over the island, with its back to the bay.

The Tahai (“where the sun sets”) and the island’s other thousand or so moai were erected roughly between 1100 and 1700 as a representation of Rapa Nui’s ancestors.

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Milky Way photographer of the year 2024 – in pictures
Tue, 21 May 2024 05:00:29 GMT

The travel photography site Capture the Atlas has published the seventh edition of its Milky Way photographer of the year collection. The Milky Way season ranges from February to October in the northern hemisphere and from January to November in the southern hemisphere. The best time to see and photograph the Milky Way is usually between May and June, when hours of visibility are at their maximum on both hemispheres – away from light-polluted areas such as cities, and preferably at higher elevation

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My summer of love and lust: I fell for a Ukrainian rocker – but was I just a groupie?
Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:29 GMT

For one memorable season in the 90s, I travelled with a group called Colney Hatch. It gave me a fleeting but fascinating window into the treatment of women who are ‘with the band’

‘Everyone knows you would do absolutely anything for him. You can do this, surely?” In 1993, I was living in St Petersburg in the former Soviet Union for a year as part of my university course, studying Russian. I had fallen wildly in love (by which I mean in lust) with the lead guitarist of a Ukrainian punk rock band, Colney Hatch. And here was the band’s manager asking me to do just this one little thing: break the band in the west.

It was true that this was a Meat Loaf situation: I would do anything for love. Still, the only music industry names I had even heard of were Stock, Aitken and Waterman. When the band’s manager sensed reluctance – based on the fact that I was a clueless 21-year-old, had no contacts in the world of rock and had been to London only once, to go to John Lewis when I was eight – he said: “You want them to succeed, don’t you? Or are you just a groupie?”

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

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

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The race up a Hong Kong tower covered in 40 feet of buns
Mon, 20 May 2024 18:26:41 +0000
An annual Bun Festival turns the fishing island of Cheung Chau into a staging ground for a traditional parade and a climb up a tower lined with steamed buns.
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Friday Squid Blogging: Emotional Support Squid
2024-05-17T21:04:39Z

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

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

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

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NASA’s X-59 Passes Milestone Toward Safe First Flight
Wed, 15 May 2024 18:14:56 +0000
NASA has taken the next step toward verifying the airworthiness for its quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft with the completion of a milestone review that will allow it to progress toward flight.  A Flight Readiness Review board composed of independent experts from across NASA has completed a study of the X-59 project team’s approach to safety […]
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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘So these are the people I’ll die with’: one nervous flyer on the terrifying rise in turbulence
Sat, 16 Dec 2023 07:00:53 GMT

What’s the reason for our increasingly bumpy air travel – and does it mean a crash is more likely?

Friday 24 February 2023, an afternoon flight. I’m travelling from Charleston, South Carolina, to New York’s LaGuardia airport after a vacation with my kids and a friend. In the last few years, I’ve become sufficiently weird about flying to check in advance for high wind, and today, unfortunately, it’s windy. After takeoff, the captain informs us that once we get below 10,000ft, he’ll be advising the stewards to stay seated. He uses the words a “few bumps”, which I tell myself sounds almost charming – Whoops-a-daisy! Just a few bumps! – and “moderate turbulence”, which is less reassuring. In airline parlance, “moderate”, I’m aware, means extremely unfun if you happen to be frightened of flying.

About 45 minutes before we’re scheduled to land, an attendant comes over the address system. “In light of the severe turbulence we’re expecting,” he says, “we need everyone to make sure their seatbelts are securely fastened and bags are fully underneath the seats in front. If you need to use the bathroom, go now.” There is a short pause. “This is going to be rough, folks.” I twist in my seat to look back at my friend. Jesus Christ, it’s actually happening. We’re all going to die.

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

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

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

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Kan Yang: Translating Science Ideas into Engineering Concepts
Tue, 21 May 2024 18:24:11 +0000
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Peas offerings: with fried cod, pork belly, crab rice and goat’s cheese toasts - Nieves Barragán Mohacho’s pea recipes
Wed, 22 May 2024 07:00:04 GMT

The Basques work wonders with fresh peas: try them with fried cod, fino and jamón, pork belly with fried eggs, goat’s cheese toasts or in crab and pea rice

As with any proud Basque, peas have played a huge part in my culinary education – they even feature in one of my earliest kitchen memories, of five-year-old me podding peas with my mother. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that peas are one of the most important ingredients in our cooking tradition, and we happily eat them for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, as well as a raw snack. Every spring, we Basques turn into pea-obsessives, because that’s when guisantes lágrima come into season. They’re much smaller than regular peas, and much, much sweeter, and we cook them every which way, from roasting and frying to stews and salads – they’re so revered that we call them “green caviar”. Lágrima peas are next to impossible to get hold of in the UK, but that’s not to say you can’t use fresh British peas in similarly delicious and varied ways.

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7 Buffalo-flavored recipes for those who like it hot
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:00:27 +0000
Buffalo sauce turns just about anything it’s added to into a spicy, tangy delight. These recipes put the flavor profile to use in a dip, a salad, nachos and more.
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Middle East conflict live updates: Israel recalls ambassadors from Norway, Ireland after they recognize Palestinian state
Wed, 22 May 2024 08:52:51 +0000
Hamas welcomed the plans announced by Norway, Ireland and Spain. UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, said it suspended food aid operations in Rafah.
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UK inflation slows to 2.3% on lower energy costs; government borrowing fourth-highest April figure on record – business live
Wed, 22 May 2024 08:47:15 GMT

Services inflation higher than expected; electricity and gas prices in record 27% drop, food price rises lowest since 2021

Financial markets have scaled back their expectations for an interest rate cut in June, and August is also looking slightly less likely. They are forecasting a reduction by September, though.

Before today’s inflation data, which showed services inflation is more stubborn than expected, markets had fully priced in two rate cuts this year, one by August and another one before the end of the year. Investors are now split on whether there will be a second reduction.

The cost-of-living crisis is not over - no matter how much ministers pretend it is. Prices are still going up. Food and energy bills are much higher than a couple of years ago. And many are being hit by soaring mortgage repayments.

That’s because household budgets have been decimated by the highest price rises in the G7 and wages have flatlined over the last 14 years.

Pay packets are still worth less today than in 2008, with working people on course to end this Parliament poorer than at the start.

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UNRWA pauses Rafah food aid operations, citing lack of supplies caused by fighting
Wed, 22 May 2024 08:46:17 +0000

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Marks & Spencer plans to step up cost cuts despite 41% jump in annual profits
Wed, 22 May 2024 07:57:39 GMT

Pre-tax profits increased to £672.5m but retailer says it will reduce costs further as part of five-year plan

• Business live – latest updates

Marks & Spencer has said it will step up cost cuts in the year ahead despite increasing annual profits by a better-than-expected 41%.

Stuart Machin, the chief executive of the clothing, homeware and food retailer, said it was “at the beginnings of a new M&S” with “wind in our sails, and confidence that our plan is working” as pre-tax profits rose to £672.5m in the year to 30 March. Sales rose 9.4% to £13bn.

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UN halts Rafah food distribution due to shortages and hostilities
Wed, 22 May 2024 06:59:04 GMT
A UN agency says its stores are inaccessible because of an Israeli operation in the south Gaza city.
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Pentagon’s maritime aid operation faces immediate obstacles in Gaza
Wed, 22 May 2024 00:58:53 +0000
After desperate Palestinians seized food coming off the floating pier, officials have begun discussing alternative routes into Gaza, the Pentagon said.
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Sharp rise in type 2 diabetes among people under 40 in UK
Tue, 21 May 2024 23:01:47 GMT

Diagnoses up 39% in six years, with condition fuelled by obesity, health inequalities and junk food, study finds

The number of people under 40 being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the UK has risen 39% in six years, fuelled by soaring obesity levels and cheap junk food.

Britain has one of the highest obesity rates in Europe. Two in three adults are overweight or obese and the NHS spends £6bn a year treating obesity-related ill-health. That is forecast to rise to £10bn a year by 2050.

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Fish oil may increase risk of heart conditions and stroke, study finds
Tue, 21 May 2024 22:30:46 GMT

But supplements could reduce likelihood of heart attack for people who already have cardiovascular disease

Fish oil supplements may increase the risk of someone developing a heart condition or stroke, but could reduce the risk for those who already have cardiovascular disease, according to research.

Fish oil is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. The NHS recommends at least one portion of oily fish a week to help prevent the development of cardiovascular disease.

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Kan Yang: Translating Science Ideas into Engineering Concepts
Tue, 21 May 2024 18:24:11 +0000
As team lead of the Instrument Design Laboratory, Kan Yang turns science concepts into engineering reality. Name: Kan YangTitle: Team Lead of the Instrument Design LaboratoryFormal Job Classification: Technical ManagerOrganization: Instrument Systems and Technology Division, Engineering and Technology Directorate (Code 550) What do you do and what is most interesting about your role here at […]
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For a better turkey burger, smash it
Tue, 21 May 2024 14:00:25 +0000
Turkey burgers have a reputation for being dry and bland, but a couple of tweaks can ensure they’re moist and full of flavor.
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You asked: I have an air fryer. Do I need an Instant Pot, too?
Tue, 21 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000
How do I use my new Instant Pot, and should I get rid of my slow cooker and air fryer? We answered this reader question.
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At this inclusive coffee shop, the mission is grander than a latte
Tue, 21 May 2024 11:00:42 +0000
CUP in Tampa provides workplace training and experience to people with intellectual disabilities, and it’s seen as a majory victory when one of them moves on.
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Can a U.S. Ally Actually Be Held Accountable for War Crimes in the ICC?
Mon, 20 May 2024 20:20:13 +0000

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

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

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

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

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Red Lobster copycat cheddar biscuits are a homemade delight
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:02:11 +0000
Even as Red Lobster closes locations, you can still get your Cheddar Bay Biscuit fix by making these at home.
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Red Lobster files for bankruptcy
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:36:38 +0000
The restructuring includes the closure of dozens of locations as the seafood chain looks to cut costs.
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Remembering Fu Pei-mei, who taught a generation to cook Chinese food
Mon, 20 May 2024 11:00:21 +0000
Fu Pei-mei has been called “the Julia Child of Chinese cooking,” but in Taiwan, where she is famous, many see Child as the Fu Pei-mei of French cooking.
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Restaurant Review: The Glittering Pleasure of a Perfect Raw Bar
Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Penny, in the East Village, has a polished, understated swagger that somehow makes the oysters taste even better.
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The State Department Says Israel Isn’t Blocking Aid. Videos Show the Opposite.
Sat, 18 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

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

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

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How Big Dairy Took Over Your TikTok Feed—With Help From Uncle Sam
Sat, 18 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000
A vast constellation of celebrities, from Kelly Ripa to the McDonald’s mascot Grimace, have helped push dairy sales.
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Antipasto Tuna Salad
Wed, 22 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000
This salad is an ideal way to elevate canned tuna and make the most of those half-used jars of antipasto vegetables in your refrigerator.
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Turkey Smash Burgers
Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000
These turkey smash burgers, moist and delicious, won’t make you miss the beef.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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A tour of the International Space Station with Andreas Mogensen
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0200
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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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The acting sports minister of Ukraine, Matviy Bidnyi, has told his country’s athletes to keep a “cold head” and pay no attention to any provocation from their Russian counterparts at the Olympic Games this summer.

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Mary Fowler’s star has been on the rise ever since she went to the 2019 Women’s World Cup at the age of 16, and the Matildas attacker has now hit new heights as one of nine female athletes to be honoured with a Barbie doll in their image.

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