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Blinken to travel to Saudi Arabia amid renewed push for a hostage deal
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 20:26:40 +0000
Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit comes amid a push for a deal with Hamas, which has recently released videos of three hostages, including two Israeli Americans.
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Antony Blinken to visit Saudi Arabia to try to restart Gaza ceasefire talks
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 16:26:11 GMT

US secretary of state to discuss avoiding regional conflict amid fears about Israeli ground invasion of Rafah

• Middle East crisis – live updates

The US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, will travel to Saudi Arabia to try to restart fraught ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel and discuss efforts to prevent spiralling regional conflict, while other senior US officials claimed Israel was willing to listen to their fears about a ground invasion of Gaza’s southernmost city.

A delegation from Hamas, expected in Cairo in parallel to Blinken’s visit, said they would provide a response to an Israeli proposal focused on an initial hostage release.

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Hundreds of Heathrow Border Force officers to start four-day strike
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 15:59:07 GMT

More than 300 workers will take action over plans to introduce rosters that could force 250 of them out of jobs

Hundreds of Border Force officers at Heathrow airport will begin a four-day strike on Monday in a dispute over working conditions.

The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) said more than 300 of its members will walk out from 5am on Monday to 7am on Friday.

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Pope visits women’s prison in Venice and tours Vatican show at art Biennale
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 15:08:25 GMT

Pope Francis, 87, met inmates, staff and volunteers at Giudecca jail during first trip outside Rome for months

The pope has met female prisoners in Venice who are stars of the Vatican’s pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art show, and urged the women to rebuild their lives in the first ever papal visit to one of the world’s biggest art gatherings.

Pope Francis, 87, arrived by helicopter in the courtyard of the women’s prison on the island of Giudecca, amid concerns over his health. He has not travelled outside Rome since visiting the French city of Marseille in September.

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11 Best Sleeping Bags (2024): Ultralight, for Car Campers, Warm Weather, for Kids
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000
Whether you’re climbing peaks or taking the family to the local park, we’ve found the best sleeping bags for every temperature, budget, and camping expedition.
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Man charged over tragedy chanting at Man Utd v Burnley match
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:45:55 GMT

Burnley FC says it was informed about ‘offensive footage’ on social media from some of its supporters

A football fan has been charged with causing harassment, alarm or distress over alleged tragedy chanting during a Premier League match between Manchester United and Burnley.

Burnley FC said it was informed about “offensive footage” on social media from some of its travelling supporters at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

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A family ferry trip across to Dublin has its fair share of drama
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 08:30:06 GMT

But first there’s that long drive to Holyhead

‘We should really check that,’ I say to my wife about our son’s passport, which we’d suddenly remembered might be going out of date soon. With a sharp dart of sweating horror, I grab it from the drawer and discover it has indeed expired, just two days earlier – and we are due to fly to Dublin in six days. We decide our only option is to book ourselves on to a later ferry instead.

The problem with the ferry is it means six hours of driving through England and Wales. (And if you’re wondering whether our kids were sick during this trip, you’ll be delighted to know that our daughter vomited twice before we’d even reached the M25. Our son, perhaps affected by the miasma, or maybe sensing a deficit in attention, caught up and was himself sick three times, before his sister chimed in with one last spew 20 minutes before we reached the boat, to make it a creditable 3-3 draw.)

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Hamas releases video of 2 hostages as Blinken set to travel to region
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:34:54 +0000
The video of hostages Omri Miran and Keith Siegel, who a U.S. citizen, comes amid renewed cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas.
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7 Best Sleeping Pads (2024): For Camping, Backpacking, and Travel
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000
Whether you’re snoozing in a campground or schlepping up to an alpine valley, these are the best pads we’ve found for resting your weary bones.
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QAnon Was Born Out of the Sex Ad Moral Panic That Took Down Backpage.com
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

For years, the political establishment opportunistically railed against sex trafficking. Then came Pizzagate.

The post QAnon Was Born Out of the Sex Ad Moral Panic That Took Down Backpage.com appeared first on The Intercept.

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Israeli war cabinet resumes hostage deal discussions, official says
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:32 +0000
An Egyptian delegation plans to travel to Israel after the cabinet’s deliberations, an Israeli official told The Post, signaling a resumption of efforts to secure a deal.
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NASA to Provide Coverage as Dragon Departs Station with Science
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:52:19 +0000
NASA and its international partners are set to receive scientific research samples and hardware as a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft departs the International Space Station on Sunday, April 28 weather permitting. The agency will provide coverage of undocking and departure beginning at 12:45 p.m. EDT on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, YouTube, and the […]
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Orca calf successfully returned to open water after bold rescue in Canada
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:06:39 GMT

Two-year-old calf one step closer to reuniting with family group after tragic accident that left her stranded in remote lagoon

An orca calf, trapped for weeks in a remote lagoon in western Canada, has freed herself and is travelling towards open waters, hailed as “incredible news” by a growing body of human supporters.

The move puts her one step closer to reuniting with her family one month after a tragic accident left her stranded.

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What’s the Safest Seat on an Airplane?
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +0000
All of them and none of them, really. Let us explain.
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Three women contract HIV from dirty “vampire facials” at unlicensed spa
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:37:54 +0000
Five patients with links to the spa had viral genetic sequences that closely matched.
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House Responds to Israeli-Iranian Missile Exchange by Taking Rights Away From Americans
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:18:48 +0000

A measure passed by the House seeks to block Americans from traveling to Iran on U.S. passports.

The post House Responds to Israeli-Iranian Missile Exchange by Taking Rights Away From Americans appeared first on The Intercept.

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The Rise of Large-Language-Model Optimization
2024-04-25T11:02:48Z

The web has become so interwoven with everyday life that it is easy to forget what an extraordinary accomplishment and treasure it is. In just a few decades, much of human knowledge has been collectively written up and made available to anyone with an internet connection.

But all of this is coming to an end. The advent of AI threatens to destroy the complex online ecosystem that allows writers, artists, and other creators to reach human audiences.

To understand why, you must understand publishing. Its core task is to connect writers to an audience. Publishers work as gatekeepers, filtering candidates and then amplifying the chosen ones. Hoping to be selected, writers shape their work in various ways. This article might be written very differently in an academic publication, for example, and publishing it here entailed pitching an editor, revising multiple drafts for style and focus, and so on...

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Tell us: what’s your favourite everyday gadget?
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:40:09 GMT

We would like to hear about your favourite, most useful everyday utensil

What’s your favourite, most useful everyday gadget? It could be a much-used kitchen gizmo, a tool for your daily beauty routine that you can’t live without, or a piece of kit that makes your day-to-day life easier: anything small, genuinely useful, and inexpensive to buy (nothing over £20).

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As Biden Cheers TikTok Ban, White House Embraces TikTok Influencers
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:25:12 +0000

The White House brushes off accusations of hypocrisy, courting TikTok while seeking to ban it.

The post As Biden Cheers TikTok Ban, White House Embraces TikTok Influencers appeared first on The Intercept.

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Idaho Goes to the Supreme Court to Argue That Pregnant People Are Second-Class Citizens
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The state says EMTALA, a law barring discrimination in emergency medical care, interferes with its abortion ban.

The post Idaho Goes to the Supreme Court to Argue That Pregnant People Are Second-Class Citizens appeared first on The Intercept.

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Thousand island blessing: the wonders of Croatia’s sun-soaked shores
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:06:31 GMT

With stunning sunsets, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean and must-see medieval cities, Croatia’s coast and islands are nothing short of spectacular

Once seen, never forgotten. Croatia’s fabulously beautiful coast and islands (1,246 to be precise) – with their rocky coves, iconic beaches, historic towns and gorgeous sunsets, all surrounded by some of the most breathtakingly blue waters imaginable – are places that stay in the mind, and they have a habit of luring you back.

Rovinj in Istria is one of the most instantly recognisable towns on the Croatian coast, its narrow streets and colourful facades climbing upwards to a soaring bell tower, modelled on that of St Mark’s Basilica in Venice. Travel north just a little and you’ll reach Poreč, home to Unesco-listed Byzantine mosaics to rival those in Ravenna or Istanbul – or south to Pula, with its magnificently preserved Roman amphitheatre. For a peaceful oasis set among some of the country’s finest vineyards, head just five miles inland from the sea walls of Novigrad to Brtonigla.

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Cultural marveller or foodie explorer – what’s your travel personality type? Take our quiz to find out
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:03:38 GMT

Do you enjoy exploring the cobbled streets of historic towns, or is spending long days stretched out on the beach more your thing? Answer these questions to find out your Croatian holiday persona

Find out more by visiting croatia.hr

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NASA Langley Team to Study Weather During Eclipse Using Uncrewed Vehicles
Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:18:40 +0000
A six-person team of researchers from NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, will travel to Fort Drum, N.Y., to study changes in the Sun’s radiation as it reaches Earth before, during, and after the total solar eclipse April 8. Weather sensors similar to what is used on daily weather balloons by the National Weather […]
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How cruise ships became a catastrophe for the planet – video
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:31:36 GMT

Cruising is booming – 2023 ticket sales have surpassed historic levels and 2024 has seen the launch of the largest cruise ship ever built. But as cruise tourism's popularity has increased, so have the pollution problems it brings. To customers, it may not be evident that any problems exist, since some cruise line companies claim to be becoming more climate-friendly. But the truth can be quite different. Josh Toussaint-Strauss interrogates what impact the world's biggest ships are having on the planet

• ‘Biggest, baddest’ – but is it the cleanest? World’s largest cruise ship sets sail

• ‘A good cruise is one that doesn’t come’: Europe’s ports bear brunt of ship pollution

• Shipping’s dirty secret: how ‘scrubbers’ clean the air – while contaminating the sea

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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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The Guardian view on the price of chocolate: cocoa producers face bitter truths | Editorial
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 16:55:09 GMT

Farmers, even more than consumers, need a stable and predictable global food system

The small indulgence of chocolate is becoming a more costly one. Soaring prices for cocoa beans recently hit a record $12,000 a tonne: roughly four times last year’s price. Many think they will go higher. That means smaller or more expensive bars and reformulated recipes for many consumers, and may put out of business small specialist producers. Yet it is bringing little reward to struggling growers.

The immediate culprit is a bad harvest in west Africa – which produces 70% of the world’s beans – reflecting El Niño-linked weather patterns and disease. Major processing plants in Ghana and Ivory Coast, the main growers, have halted or reduced operations because they cannot afford the beans. But underlying the crisis are longer-term issues including the climate crisis and the inability of farmers to invest in production due to their low incomes. Big companies have long claimed that it simply wasn’t viable to pay more for beans. Now they are suddenly finding that they can, in fact, manage to do so when the market demands it. Cocoa amounts for only around a tenth of the costs of producing a bar.

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Matcha lends these 8 recipes a gentle bitter edge and green hue
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 14:00:07 +0000
Matcha adds subtle savory depth to sweeter recipes, including cookies, drinks and pancakes.
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Children hungry after school meals, says commissioner
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 20:54:03 GMT
A "snapshot" survey by Wales' children's commissioner found many children wanted more food at lunch.
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World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:47:51 GMT
The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers.
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World Central Kitchen will resume aid work in Gaza on Monday
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:02:02 +0000
Almost a month after seven World Central Kitchen aid workers were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, the group is resuming humanitarian operations there.
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Eating disorders are not a choice, they are a disease – I wish more people knew how treatable they are | Xavier Mulenga
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 15:00:08 GMT

Recovery can be a lengthy process, but I see more people get better when they engage with treatment than not

Emily is a 24-year-old single female with anorexia nervosa and depression who was referred for an assessment due to restricting food intake, being underweight with some alcohol abuse. Emily had been living in a share house but has returned to living with her parents due to her worsening mental health.

Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric disease in which patients restrict their food intake (by extreme diets, purging and excessive exercise). Patients become severely underweight and do not realise it and have a distorted perception of weight. But eating disorders are treatable and can lead to good outcomes.

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Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:00:04 GMT

Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection

Today, Parma Violet, bubblegum and salted caramel flavours are being made. On other days, it could be banoffee pie, hot chilli, the nuclear-strength super sour or, for an afterwork treat, Jägerbomb-flavoured rock.

At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.

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The 2024 Food Issue
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000
New items on the menu throughout the week.
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Medlock Canteen, Manchester: ‘Dishes that are the best versions of themselves’ – restaurant review
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 05:00:05 GMT

Serving good things all day long, this smart Manchester canteen is a welcome haven for one and all

Medlock Canteen, 5 Owen Street, Manchester M15 4YB (0161 723 3394). Starters £4-£13, mains £10-£45, desserts £8-£12, wines (500ml) from £18

Towards the bottom of the main course options at Medlock Canteen in Manchester is a dish that reads “staff dinner (limited availability)”. It costs £10. I ask our waiter what it is. “Exactly what it sounds like,” Tom says, cheerily. “The staff food is so much better here than I’m used to. Usually, it’s chicken nuggets. Not here. Today it was a pea risotto. We’ve had leek and bacon pie, and a cottage pie. It’s great.” They just happen to make enough to sell a few portions to the punters, too, though today they’ve already run out. No worries. There are other things worth ordering.

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A vegan cheese beat dairy in a big competition. Then the plot curdled.
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000
When Climax Foods’ plant-based blue cheese was named as a finalist in the Good Food awards, traditionalists were shaken. Then its status was revoked.
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Original Observer Photography
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:00:32 GMT

From a mural in Birmingham commemorating poet Benjamin Zephaniah to the Observer’s favourite food shops: the best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in April 2024

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20% of grocery store milk has traces of bird flu, suggesting wider outbreak
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:26:25 +0000
The milk is still considered safe, but disease experts are alarmed by the prevalence.
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15 Best Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Wired (2024): Blends, Single-Origin, Small Batch, and Local Roasters
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0000
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.
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Spoiler Alert: Leftovers for Dinner
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000
How to host a dinner party for nine using a pre-trash haul from Too Good to Go and other food-waste apps. Carb-averse guests, beware.
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How to Season Your Food Like the French
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000
I didn’t really know what black pepper was until I lived in Lyon.
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In Search of Lost Flavors in Flushing
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Rediscovering the tastes of childhood in New York’s biggest Chinatown.
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Why We Choose Not to Eat
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Can the decision to forgo food be removed from the gendered realm of weight-loss culture?
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The Most Treasured Jar in My Pantry
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000
There is nothing “plain” about vanilla when your extract is home-brewed.
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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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Israel Attack on Iran Is What World War III Looks Like
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 17:54:57 +0000

Like countless other hostilities, the stealthy Israeli missile and drone strike on Iran doesn’t risk war. It is war.

The post Israel Attack on Iran Is What World War III Looks Like appeared first on The Intercept.

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Idaho Goes to the Supreme Court to Argue That Pregnant People Are Second-Class Citizens
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The state says EMTALA, a law barring discrimination in emergency medical care, interferes with its abortion ban.

The post Idaho Goes to the Supreme Court to Argue That Pregnant People Are Second-Class Citizens appeared first on The Intercept.

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U.S. Troops in Niger Say They’re “Stranded” and Can’t Get Mail, Medicine
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:22:11 +0000

U.S. military service members interviewed for a congressional inquiry said intelligence reports about how bad the situation is were being suppressed.

The post U.S. Troops in Niger Say They’re “Stranded” and Can’t Get Mail, Medicine appeared first on The Intercept.

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Festivals, folklore, art and food: Croatia’s unmissable cultural highlights
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:04:35 GMT

From baroque music events to medieval architecture and delicious Adriatic cuisine, Croatia has something for everyone

Croatia’s fabulous mishmash of cultures – from ancient Greeks to Romans, Venetians, Austrians, Hungarians and Italians – has left a rich legacy all around the country. You’ll see it in the Venetian architecture of Rovinj, Korčula, Dubrovnik and Hvar, the Habsburg townhouses of Zagreb and Opatija, and the ancient Roman ruins of Istria and Dalmatia. You’ll taste it in the delicious cuisine where the Adriatic and central Europe meet and mingle.

You’ll hear it when top-flight performers bring their magic to the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, the Split Summer Festival and the baroque music festivals of Korčula and Varaždin. Sultry Dalmatian summer nights echo to the sound of polyphonic klapa singers whose a cappella music makes the skin tingle. The klapa festival in the beautiful Dalmatian coastal town of Omiš every July is one of the summer’s unmissable events.

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Cultural marveller or foodie explorer – what’s your travel personality type? Take our quiz to find out
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:03:38 GMT

Do you enjoy exploring the cobbled streets of historic towns, or is spending long days stretched out on the beach more your thing? Answer these questions to find out your Croatian holiday persona

Find out more by visiting croatia.hr

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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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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. 

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Sign up for the Fashion Statement newsletter: our free fashion email
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:06:20 GMT

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

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

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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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