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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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‘We were kids’: infected blood report welcomed by survivor of school trials
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:34:05 GMT

Pupils were viewed as ‘cheaper than chimps’ at Hampshire school where Richard Warwick was infected with HIV and hepatitis C

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A survivor of a school at the centre of the contaminated blood scandal where pupils were viewed as “cheaper than chimps” says he feels vindication by Monday’s report after decades of campaigning.

As a child Richard Warwick, 58, was infected with HIV and hepatitis C during experimental trials when he was pupil at Treloar’s college – a specialist school in Hampshire for haemophiliacs.

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The children of the contaminated blood scandal – podcast
Fri, 17 May 2024 02:00:24 GMT

It is the NHS’s worst treatment disaster – with 30,000 patients infected. Two survivors, Ade Goodyear and Andy Evans, explain why it took so long for it to be brought to light

Ade Goodyear was 15 when he was told he had contracted HIV. Like about 30,000 other NHS patients – including more than 300 children – who were given blood transfusions or commercial blood products before 2019, he was infected by contaminated blood. Some patients got HIV and hepatitis C from blood transfusions after childbirth or other medical procedures. Ade was infected with HIV at the medical centre of his school.

Pupils at his Treloar’s college, which had a specialist haemophilia unit, were among those given injections of a blood plasma product called factor VIII concentrate. Concerns had been raised a decade before by the World Health Organization because it was a commercial product that mixed plasma from tens of thousands of often high-risk donors. If one had an infection such as HIV, it could contaminate the whole batch.

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

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

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

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Taiwan’s new president takes office and calls on China to cease hostile actions
Mon, 20 May 2024 08:30:21 GMT

Lai Ching-te uses inauguration speech to push for peace in the region and says future of Taiwan important to future of the world

Lai Ching-te has been sworn in as Taiwan’s new president, urging China to “cease their political and military intimidation against Taiwan” and to keep the world free from the fear of more war.

Lai was inaugurated on Monday morning at the Japanese colonial-era presidential office in central Taipei, taking over from Tsai Ing-wen, whose eight years in power saw a deterioration in relations with Beijing.

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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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‘Bloody £9 for two!’ How much does an ice-cream cost around the world?
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:21:57 GMT

After outrage in the UK about the skyrocketing cost of a scoop, how does the rest of the world compare?

The cost of two ice-cream cones topped with bubble gum has famously risen to £9 in some parts of the UK. With inflation rampant in several countries around the world, is the price of cooling down on a hot day creeping up globally?

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Taiwan swears in new president, stands up to Chinese aggression
Mon, 20 May 2024 08:45:19 +0000
Lai Ching-te vowed to continue Taiwan’s defense and foreign policy of avoiding tensions with China while also standing up for the island democracy’s freedoms.
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‘China’s threats to annex Taiwan will not simply disappear,’ says Taiwan’s new president – as it happened
Mon, 20 May 2024 04:41:22 GMT

This blog is closed. See all of our Taiwan coverage.

The Guardian’s Helen Davidson and Chi Hui Lin are at the inauguration in Taipei. They have this report:

It is a sea of bucket hats outside the Presidential Office.

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Life in Taiwan is rowdy and proud, never mind China’s threats
Mon, 20 May 2024 00:30:37 +0000
As Lai Ching-te takes office, these photos show how this island democracy revels in the vibrant society its people have created.
Match ID: 5 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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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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US embassy owes £15m in congestion charge fees, says Transport for London
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:59:56 GMT

Figures show US is worst offender for unpaid fees and fines, followed by Japan’s embassy, which owes £10.1m

The US embassy in Britain owes about £15m in unpaid congestion charge fees, according to Transport for London, which is considering legal recourse through international courts.

The unpaid fees and fines have amassed over more than a decade, making the US the worst offender among foreign diplomats, with embassies in London collectively owing £143.5m by the end of 2023.

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UK cannot afford to give ‘cold shoulder’ to China, says City minister
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:06:59 GMT

Bim Afolami’s comments distance British government from protectionist moves by US

The UK cannot afford to give the “cold shoulder” to China, the City minister said on Monday, in comments that will distance the British government from the Biden administration’s protectionist crackdown.

Addressing financial services bosses at the City Week conference in London’s Guildhall, Bim Afolami said it was “crucial” to engage with strategic competitors such as Beijing, and that the UK risked losing control of its economic future if it failed to find common ground.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Russia to make further bid to carve out ‘buffer zone’ in coming weeks, warns US defence secretary – as it happened
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:55:24 GMT

Lloyd Austin, speaking at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, praises troops’ courage in ‘hard and dangerous fight’. This live blog has closed

Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana, the Russian state news Tass agency reported on Monday.

It said the ministers were meeting to discuss the implementation of Russian-Chinese agreements reached during Vladimir Putin’s state visit to China last week, and events in Iran, whose president and foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

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Match ID: 9 Score: 40.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
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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.
Match ID: 10 Score: 40.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 0 days
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How the perils of space have affected asteroid Ryugu
Sun, 19 May 2024 11:55:48 +0000
Ryugu's parent body appears to have had a fair amount of water present, too.
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The last giant pandas in the U.S. are leaving, but China will send more
Sat, 18 May 2024 19:39:28 +0000
Zoo Atlanta will return Lun Lun, Yang Yang and their 7-year-old twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun to China late this year, another chapter of “panda diplomacy.”
Match ID: 12 Score: 40.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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Tech Today: From Spacesuits to Racing Suits
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:27:16 +0000
For spacewalks to even be possible, spacesuits need insulation and temperature controls to withstand temperature swings between 250 and minus 250 degrees Fahrenheit. This extreme environment made NASA innovators look beyond everyday materials to find something unique to keep explorers comfortable and safe.  In the 1980s, NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston entered into a […]
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Revealed: Meta approved political ads in India that incited violence | India
2024-05-20T10:18:06+00:00

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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.
Match ID: 16 Score: 35.00 source: www.wired.com age: 0 days
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As India votes, a streetwise pol proves pragmatism often trumps ideology
Mon, 20 May 2024 05:00:21 +0000
Tapas Ray defected from his centrist, secular party for the right-wing, Hindu nationalist BJP, and his “vote bank” of backers has stuck with him.
Match ID: 17 Score: 35.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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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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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ ubiquitous in Great Lakes basin, study finds
Sat, 18 May 2024 18:06:03 GMT

PFAS chemicals present in air, rain, atmosphere and water in basin, which holds nearly 95% of US freshwater

Toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” are ubiquitous in the Great Lakes basin’s air, rain, atmosphere and water, new peer-reviewed research shows.

The first-of-its-kind, comprehensive picture of PFAS levels for the basin, which holds nearly 95% of the nation’s freshwater, also reveals that precipitation is probably a major contributor to the lakes’ contamination.

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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.
Match ID: 21 Score: 34.29 source: www.wired.com age: 3 days
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Putin and Xi no longer have a partnership of equals
Fri, 17 May 2024 15:41:03 GMT
Vladimir Putin’s visit to China was a show of strength, but in reality he needs Beijing's support for his war in Ukraine.
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‘Free Bella’: campaigners fight to save lonely beluga whale from Seoul mall
Mon, 20 May 2024 07:00:04 GMT

Five years after her last companion died and the aquarium’s owner pledged to free her, Bella still languishes in a tiny tank amid shops

In the heart of Seoul, amid the luxury shops at the foot of the world’s sixth-tallest skyscraper, a lone beluga whale named Bella swims aimlessly in a tiny, lifeless tank, where she has been trapped for a decade.

Her plight is urgent, with campaigners racing to rescue her from the bare tank in a glitzy shopping centre in South Korea’s capital before it is too late.

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

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

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

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

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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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The illicit trade with China fuelling Mozambique's insurgency
Tue, 14 May 2024 23:12:44 GMT
Illegal shipments of rosewood continue and some of the profit ends up with jihadists, research says.
Match ID: 27 Score: 22.86 source: www.bbc.com age: 5 days
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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.
Match ID: 28 Score: 20.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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Biden outdoes Trump with ultra-high China tariffs
Tue, 14 May 2024 16:23:33 +0000
The move, which hits electric vehicles, carries an environmental cost
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Lab-Grown Meat Is on Shelves Now. But There’s a Catch
Thu, 16 May 2024 12:36:10 +0000
A store in Singapore is selling lab-grown chicken, but it contains only 3 percent animal cells.
Match ID: 30 Score: 14.29 source: www.wired.com age: 4 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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Jofra Archer’s return gets England buzzing in buildup to T20 World Cup
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:00:55 GMT

• Fast bowler poised to return against Pakistan on Wednesday
• Archer has not played for England for 14 months

Jofra Archer was the last one out at training on Monday, strolling on to the Headingley outfield with a plate of food in his hand. But after a year of starvation on the sidelines, the fast bowler is poised to make his England comeback this week as the buildup to the T20 World Cup gets under way.

Archer was last seen in England kit in Bangladesh 14 months ago and the 29-year-old bowler has not played a home international – in any format – for nearly four years. Provided the stress fractures to his right elbow and lower back that forced the hiatus are firmly in the rearview mirror, expect Jos Buttler’s pace attack to be significantly augmented over the coming weeks.

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The areas England must improve to take Australia's T20 crown
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:36:52 GMT
BBC Sport and data providers CricViz look at the pressing issues surrounding England's T20 side as they build towards this autumn's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.
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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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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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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.
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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
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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
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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: 51 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 67 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: 53 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 88 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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China’s stockmarket nightmare is nowhere near over
Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:35:54 +0000
The situation ought to worry Xi Jinping
Match ID: 55 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 103 days
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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: 56 Score: 5.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 11 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: 57 Score: 5.00 source: www.wired.com age: 16 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: 60 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 46 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: 61 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 54 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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Razer Fujin Pro Gaming Chair Review: Giving My Back an Extra Life
Sat, 18 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000
I’ve spent years struggling to find a chair that conforms to my back, rather than the other way around. My search might be over.
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25 Best REI Anniversary Sale Deals: Fitness Trackers, Tents, Sleeping Bags, Outdoor Apparel
Fri, 17 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000
It’s the best time of the year to pick up all the tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and gear that you’ll need for summer fun.
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Top 10 Best PLR(Private Label Rights) Websites | Which One You Should Join in 2022?
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Deion Sanders' Prime Lessons for Leading a Team to Victory
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The former star athlete known for flash uses unglamorous command-and-control methods to get results as a college football coach. Business leaders can learn 10 key lessons from the way 'Coach Prime' builds a culture of respect and discipline without micromanaging, says Hise Gibson.
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Outside Groups Spent $285,000 Backing Jamaal Bowman. AIPAC Alone Just Dropped Nearly $2 Million to Attack Him.
Thu, 16 May 2024 21:08:07 +0000

With Bowman’s challenger handpicked by AIPAC, the Israel lobby is cementing its status as the biggest player in Democratic primary politics.

The post Outside Groups Spent $285,000 Backing Jamaal Bowman. AIPAC Alone Just Dropped Nearly $2 Million to Attack Him. appeared first on The Intercept.

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qualifiers: 25.71 republican, 25.71 politics, 25.71 democrat, 21.43 election, 12.86 executive, 12.86 elections, 8.57 congress

Biden calls ICC prosecutor’s request for Netanyahu arrest ‘outrageous’ as Israeli PM says he is ‘disgusted’ – live
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:41:33 GMT

US president says ‘there is no equivalence – none – between Israel and Hamas’; Netanyahu rejects request for warrant to arrest him

• ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas officials for war crimes

The Republican leaders of the US House of Representatives are reportedly weighing a legislative response to the decision by the international criminal court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, to seek arrest warrants for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Punchbowl News has reported that House Republican leadership, which is very supportive of the Israeli government and its war in Gaza, are considering a response, but what the measure looks like and whether they can pull it off before the upcoming Memorial Day holiday remains unclear.

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qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat, 10.00 house of representatives, 10.00 congress

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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qualifiers: 21.43 republican, 21.43 politics, 21.43 democrat, 10.71 legislature, 10.71 executive, 10.71 constitution

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., on Why He’s Running
Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
David Remnick asks R.F.K., Jr., where his run for President and his beliefs are coming from.
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qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 democrat, 25.00 election

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Is Constitutional, After All
Thu, 16 May 2024 23:34:55 +0000

And for some reason Justice Samuel Alito can’t stop talking about this witch trial judge.

The post The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Is Constitutional, After All appeared first on The Intercept.

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qualifiers: 25.71 republican, 25.71 politics, 12.86 constitution, 8.57 congress

Election 2024 live updates: A busy week ahead for Biden; Trump’s trial nears end
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:39:37 +0000
Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail, with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
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qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 25.00 election, 15.00 elections

Sunak says infected blood inquiry report marks a ‘day of shame for British state’ and offers ‘unequivocal apology’ – UK politics live
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:15:39 GMT

PM apologises following report that found ‘subtle, pervasive and chilling’ cover-up by NHS and government. This live blog is closed

• ‘Day of shame’: Rishi Sunak offers unequivocal apology for infected blood scandal

GB News has described the Ofcom ruling against it today (see 10.51am and 11.01am) as an “alarming development” that should “terrify” anyone who believes in a free media. Here is its response to the judgment in full.

Ofcom’s finding against GB News today is an alarming development in its attempt to silence us by standing in the way of a forum that allows the public to question politicians directly.

The regulator’s threat to punish a news organisation with sanctions for enabling people to challenge their own prime minister strikes at the heart of democracy at a time when it could not be more vital.

In considering whether the programme was duly impartial, we took into account a range of factors, such as: the audience’s questions to the prime minister; the prime minister’s responses; the presenter’s contribution; and whether due impartiality was preserved through clearly linked and timely programmes. Our investigation found, in summary, that:

-while some of the audience’s questions provided some challenge to, and criticism of, the government’s policies and performance, audience members were not able to challenge the prime minister’s responses and the presenter did not do this to any meaningful extent;

Given the very high compliance risks this programme presented, we found GB News’s approach to compliance to be wholly insufficient, and consider it could have, and should have, taken additional steps to mitigate these risks.

We found that an appropriately wide range of significant viewpoints were not presented and given due weight in the People’s Forum: The Prime Minister, nor was due impartiality preserved through clearly linked and timely programmes. As a result, we consider that the prime minister had a mostly uncontested platform to promote the policies and performance of his government in a period preceding a UK general election.

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Ebrahim Raisi’s death pushes Iranian election process into spotlight
Mon, 20 May 2024 11:36:32 GMT

Regime likely to ensure chosen candidate has no rivals but ex-president Rouhani is challenging power of Guardian Council

With the sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi, the Iranian regime unexpectedly finds itself faced with having to hold elections to appoint a successor. The choice for Tehran is whether to allow the vote to be semi-democratic and contested, or risk nothing by ensuring no candidate with any organisation or following stands against the hardliner likely to be chosen as the regime’s preferred candidate.

It is not likely to be a long discussion.

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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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qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 25.00 election, 15.00 elections

As India votes, a streetwise pol proves pragmatism often trumps ideology
Mon, 20 May 2024 05:00:21 +0000
Tapas Ray defected from his centrist, secular party for the right-wing, Hindu nationalist BJP, and his “vote bank” of backers has stuck with him.
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qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 25.00 election, 15.00 elections

‘I perpetually think we’ll win. We always lose’: Labour’s Jon Cruddas on elections, class and life as an MP
Mon, 20 May 2024 04:00:54 GMT

The member for Dagenham and Rainham says he can’t wait to leave parliament. So why did he spend the past 23 years there? And what does he think he achieved?

‘Labour, to me, has always been a bit of a life sentence,” Jon Cruddas says. “I don’t get a lot of fun out of it.” The Labour MP for Dagenham and Rainham is sitting in the atrium in Portcullis House opposite the Houses of Parliament, under one of the monitors that call MPs to vote. Periodically, it clangs loudly and we fall silent and wait for the pointless noise to pass. It’s a metaphor for late-capitalist democracy. Sorry, his disaffection is contagious. He seems cheerful on it, though.

The life sentence began in 1978 when he joined the party at 16. Participating in local politics in Portsmouth wasn’t the formative experience; more important was when he went to Australia, before university, and got involved with a construction union. His dad was a sailor from West Yorkshire and met his mum in Derry. “Classic, extraordinarily socially mobile generation,” he says of himself and his four siblings. “We had free education, free health, access to housing, access to work. How much of that is still available? We were very fortunate.”

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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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qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat, 10.00 congress

Jacob Zuma not eligible to run for South African parliament, court rules
Mon, 20 May 2024 11:07:03 GMT

Ex-president’s jail sentence precludes him from standing for new MK party in decision that could affect general election results

South Africa’s highest court has ruled that former president Jacob Zuma cannot run for parliament in national elections on 29 May, the latest twist in the most competitive polls since the country’s first post-apartheid vote 30 years ago.

The constitutional court found that Zuma was ineligible to stand for election due to a 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court in 2021, after he failed to appear before a corruption inquiry.

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Analysis: Why Biden is underperforming Democratic Senate candidates
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:39:37 +0000

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Why Biden is underperforming Democratic Senate candidates
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:28:42 +0000
It’s more about the GOP than the Democrats.
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In Georgia’s Democratic primary on Tuesday, Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis will face local...
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:22:41 +0000

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Tracking the Trump criminal cases and where they stand
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:13:59 +0000
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has been indicted in four criminal cases. Here is the latest news on each.
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After years of Democratic dominance, Nevada could be slipping from Biden’s grasp
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:20:09 +0000

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Politics Weekly Westminster: Infected blood inquiry final report – podcast
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:10:43 GMT

The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the infected blood scandal as the final report is published on Monday. Plus: could inflation figures released on Wednesday give the Conservatives a desperately needed boost?

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How Twitch Streamers Could Shape the 2024 Elections
Thu, 16 May 2024 20:14:54 +0000
WIRED talked to political streamer Hasan Piker about Joe Biden, the youth vote, and his advocacy for Gaza.
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Russian Disinfo Campaign Blames Ukraine for Shooting of Slovakia’s Prime Minister
Thu, 16 May 2024 18:03:51 +0000
A seemingly coordinated campaign playing out across X, Telegram, and state-run media blames Ukraine for the attempted assassination of Robert Fico—something for which there is no evidence.
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Analysis: Would a guilty verdict in Trump’s trial reshape the election?
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:30:12 +0000

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Judge restricts how election expert can testify for defense
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:25:29 +0000

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Americans are down on the economy (again), with inflation topping election concerns
Mon, 20 May 2024 12:45:11 +0000

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Biden wants progressives to believe he’s reining in Israel. He isn’t | Mohamad Bazzi
Mon, 20 May 2024 10:01:01 GMT

Biden will be remembered as a president who could have restrained Israel but instead made the US complicit in this war

With great fanfare, Joe Biden confirmed on 8 May that his administration had suspended one weapons shipment to Israel, delaying the delivery of 3,500 bombs that can cause devastating casualties when dropped on population centers. Biden said he warned Israeli leaders that he would also block artillery shells and other munitions if Israel went ahead with a ground invasion of Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city, where 1.4 million Palestinians have taken shelter.

It seemed Biden had finally decided to use the most effective leverage he has over Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, and his extremist government to force an end to Israel’s devastating war in Gaza. But less than a week later, it became clear that Biden had backtracked and he will continue sending Israel far more weapons than the one shipment he held back. Last Tuesday, the Biden administration notified Congress that it would move ahead with more than $1bn in new arms deals for Israel.

Mohamad Bazzi is director of the Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies, and a journalism professor at New York University

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‘We had to break the status quo’: UK campaign seeks to mobilise Muslim vote
Mon, 20 May 2024 06:00:05 GMT

The Muslim Vote aims to list candidates that align with it on foreign policy, NHS and education

A campaign group hoping to mobilise Muslim communities in the lead-up to the general election has said it wants to ensure their votes are “taken seriously” and it aims to produce a list of candidates they endorse later this year.

The Muslim Vote, a campaign group, is hoping to encourage as many of the 3.9 million Muslims in the UK to vote in the upcoming general election, focusing on constituencies where they can have the most impact.

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RFK Jr. Is Priming His Audience for Election Denialism
Thu, 16 May 2024 15:10:00 +0000
Robert F. Kennedy’s campaign—and his life’s work—have laid the groundwork for supporters to blame his inevitable loss on an elite conspiracy.
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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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On Trump and the Elusive Fantasy of a 2024 Election Game Changer
Thu, 16 May 2024 23:27:59 +0000
With a general-election debate and the ex-President’s criminal verdict looming, can anything move the immovable American electorate?
Match ID: 28 Score: 47.14 source: www.newyorker.com age: 3 days
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Tory MP accuses women’s football fans of vandalising East Sussex office
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:40:48 GMT

Minister Maria Caulfield says she has contacted Dulwich Hamlet and police over damage to Newhaven constituency office

A minister has accused fans of a south London women’s football club of vandalising her constituency office in East Sussex after their team won the league on Sunday.

Maria Caulfield, the Conservative MP for Lewes and a minister for health, posted on X that she had contacted police after “supporters of a London women’s football club playing in the local area yesterday felt it appropriate to damage my office”.

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Infected blood scandal: who failed the victims, and who fought for them
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:17:21 GMT

Key people and groups involved in perpetuating and covering up the public health disaster, and those who brought it to light

• UK politics live – latest updates

The infected blood scandal could largely have been avoided and there was a cover-up to hide the truth, an inquiry has concluded.

Patients were knowingly exposed to unacceptable risks of infection, the inquiry found, and deliberate attempts were made to conceal the disaster, including by Whitehall officials destroying documents.

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Diplomatic row deepens after Javier Milei calls wife of Spanish PM ‘corrupt’
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:32:42 GMT

Spain recalls its Buenos Aires ambassador and demands apology from Argentina’s populist president

The Spanish government has recalled its ambassador from Buenos Aires and repeated its calls for Argentina’s populist president, Javier Milei, to apologise after he reopened a festering diplomatic row by suggesting that the wife of Spain’s prime minister was “corrupt”.

Milei, a self-described “anarcho-capitalist” and sworn enemy of socialism, infuriated Spain’s centre-left government when he used a speech at a summit of international far-right leaders in Madrid on Sunday to revive allegations that Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, had engaged in corruption and influence-peddling.

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Trump makes congressional endorsements ahead of next primaries
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:21:55 +0000

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Dr. Lori Glaze to begin six-month Detail as Acting Deputy Associate Administrator for ESDMD
Fri, 17 May 2024 20:04:00 +0000
Agency leadership has chosen Dr. Lori Glaze to begin a six-month detail as the Acting Deputy AA for the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD).
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Hasan Piker Won’t Tell You to Vote for Joe Biden
Thu, 16 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000
Twitch streamers could have a serious impact on the election—even by sitting it out.
Match ID: 34 Score: 39.29 source: www.wired.com age: 4 days
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Israel Wants Endless War Without the Politics. Biden’s Going Along for the Doomed Ride.
Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This isn’t “politics by other means,” it’s never-ending conflict.

The post Israel Wants Endless War Without the Politics. Biden’s Going Along for the Doomed Ride. appeared first on The Intercept.

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Ben Jennings on the twin scandals of contaminated blood and the Post Office – cartoon
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:44:16 GMT

• Discover and buy more of Ben’s cartoons here
• Order your own print of this cartoon from the Guardian Print Shop

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Why are Trump’s supporters allowed in the courtroom?
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:40:35 +0000

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Live updates: Prosecutors seek to clean up some Michael Cohen testimony in hush money trial
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:40:35 +0000
Michael Cohen resumed testifying Monday in Donald Trump’s trial on allegations of business fraud related to a hush money payment.
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‘Day of shame’: Rishi Sunak offers unequivocal apology for infected blood scandal
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:30:43 GMT

Prime minister says successive governments failed and vows to pay whatever it takes to compensate victims

Rishi Sunak declared Monday a “day of shame for the British state” as he apologised for the failures of successive governments over the infected blood scandal and promised to pay whatever it takes to compensate the victims.

The prime minister issued his apology in a packed House of Commons chamber, hours after Sir Brian Langstaff published his report which accused the British government of covering up the disaster.

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On the Trump Trials: Sidebar podcast, it’s Take a Friend to Court Day
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:16:50 +0000

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Blue Origin resumes human flights to suborbital space, but it wasn’t perfect
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:16:17 +0000
Blue Origin's space capsule safely landed despite a problem with one of its parachutes.
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Biden: ‘Outrageous’ for ICC prosecutor to seek to charge Israeli leaders
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:08:26 +0000

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UK review of protest tactics expected to stop short of banning groups
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:00:12 GMT

Palestine Action, Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion to be highlighted in report by John Woodcock for ‘dangerous’ tactics

A review of disruptive tactics used by protesters is expected to stop short of demanding that named groups such as Palestine Action and Just Stop Oil should be banned.

The 240-page report, written by the former Labour MP John Woodcock, will instead recommend that groups that use protests to “create mayhem and hold the public and workers to ransom” should be proscribed in future.

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Prosecutors and defense lawyers argued about whether the jury can be shown images of Donald Trump...
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:58:14 +0000

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The parties are now leaving for the lunch break. Donald Trump has left the courtroom.
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:57:02 +0000

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The jury has gone on an early lunch break and we are hearing some legal arguments...
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:49:01 +0000

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Analysis: Arizona and Florida could send a big message on abortion rights
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:39:21 +0000

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UK infected blood scandal report confirms this tragedy was preventable
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:35:36 GMT

To many who were infected, or whose loved ones were, the report confirms what they already knew

“We have been gaslit for generations,” was the reaction of Andy Evans, the chair of the campaign group Tainted Blood, in response to the final report on the contaminated blood scandal.

To many who were infected, or whose parents, children, partners or other loved ones were, the report merely confirms what they already knew. They have long maintained – often in the face of stubborn denial from doctors and ministers – that this was a preventable tragedy, compounded by persistent attempts to evade accountability.

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Prosecutor: It might feel like Michael Cohen is on trial
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:33:17 +0000

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Arizona and Florida could send a big message on abortion rights
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:31:15 +0000
The abortion rights position has won in seven of seven states post-Roe v. Wade. But Arizona and Florida are especially big — as are the margins by which their ballot measures lead.
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As prosecutor Susan Hoffinger re-questions Michael Cohen, there have been repeated breaks for lawyers to have...
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:28:10 +0000

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Trump hired company to manipulate a poll, then didn’t pay bill, Cohen testifies
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:26:42 +0000

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Cohen says he stole Trump money as ‘self-help’
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:16:49 +0000

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During a sidebar discussion, Michael Cohen was sheepishly glancing in the direction of the jury and...
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:14:18 +0000

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A generation of students is being ripped off – and our blood should be boiling | Zoe Williams
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:14:45 GMT

Politicians talk about tuition fees as if the students were somehow getting a good deal. In reality, they’re being shockingly exploited

Whether or not universities are at risk of going bust is often talked about like a second-order problem. Sure, it’s sad and all, but is it as serious as a local authority going bankrupt? Is anyone actually going to die if non-Russell Group universities can no longer afford to run humanities degrees? Is it the end of the world for students to leave with 150 grand’s worth of debt, instead of 80?

But then one morning, you wake up and think: enough. Successive governments have been staring an entirely predictable calamity in the face for years, doing nothing about it while ripping off an entire generation with ever greater impunity, then masking that incompetence with casual anti-intellectualism and defeatism. OK, maybe saying that out loud doesn’t do an enormous amount to help students, but not saying it makes your blood boil.

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Prosecutor cleans up Michael Cohen testimony about key phone call
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:10:52 +0000

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Why unions are lobbying Labour over a ‘just transition’ to cleaner energy
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:08:26 GMT

Jobs and communities dependent on oil and gas sector must be considered in plan to ban North Sea licences, say GMB and Unite

Peace may have broken out between Labour and its union backers over workers’ rights, but shadow ministers face fierce lobbying in another key policy area: how to make the switch from fossil fuels without causing deep economic scarring.

Unions representing tens of thousands of oil and gas workers – in particular GMB and Unite – are demanding urgent answers about what will happen to members’ jobs as the UK switches to cleaner energy sources.

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Blanche tries to get Cohen to admit he would profit from Trump conviction
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:08:10 +0000

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Cohen says he is on a ‘journey ... to tell my story’
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:04:11 +0000

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Donald Trump’s lawyer Todd Blanche just finished his cross-examination of Michael Cohen, and redirect examination by...
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:00:31 +0000

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US embassy owes £15m in congestion charge fees, says Transport for London
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:59:56 GMT

Figures show US is worst offender for unpaid fees and fines, followed by Japan’s embassy, which owes £10.1m

The US embassy in Britain owes about £15m in unpaid congestion charge fees, according to Transport for London, which is considering legal recourse through international courts.

The unpaid fees and fines have amassed over more than a decade, making the US the worst offender among foreign diplomats, with embassies in London collectively owing £143.5m by the end of 2023.

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Donald Trump Jr. will attend his father’s trial on Tuesday, according to a person familiar with...
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:54:39 +0000

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Analysis: The inverted reality of the Trump VP shortlist
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:37:24 +0000

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‘We were kids’: infected blood report welcomed by survivor of school trials
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:34:05 GMT

Pupils were viewed as ‘cheaper than chimps’ at Hampshire school where Richard Warwick was infected with HIV and hepatitis C

• UK politics live – latest updates
• Key takeaways from infected blood report

A survivor of a school at the centre of the contaminated blood scandal where pupils were viewed as “cheaper than chimps” says he feels vindication by Monday’s report after decades of campaigning.

As a child Richard Warwick, 58, was infected with HIV and hepatitis C during experimental trials when he was pupil at Treloar’s college – a specialist school in Hampshire for haemophiliacs.

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Michael Cohen said a television show is being pitched around Hollywood about his life and times...
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:30:51 +0000

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Cohen grilled about his interactions with lawyer Robert Costello
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:23:56 +0000

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Labour MP Dawn Butler withdraws from Hay festival in sponsorship row
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:20:44 GMT

Butler is among several writers refusing to appear at the literary festival over sponsor Baillie Gifford’s alleged involvement in ‘technology and arms in Israel’

Labour MP Dawn Butler and author Grace Blakeley are among those who have withdrawn from scheduled appearances at Hay festival over its sponsorship by investment management firm Baillie Gifford.

Butler said in a video posted to X that she was withdrawing from the literary festival because Baillie Gifford is “involved directly or indirectly in technology and arms in Israel”.

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Why haven’t prosecutors called Allen Weisselberg?
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:17:53 +0000

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Tracking Biden administration political appointees to fill top roles
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:15:50 +0000
Follow the president's progress filling nearly 800 positions, among the 1,200 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.
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Israeli ministers condemn ICC arrest warrant call as ‘scandalous’ – as it happened
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:05:31 GMT

This live blog is now closed. You can read the latest news and reaction in our new blog here:

• ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Netanyahu – latest updates
• Full report: ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas officials

Reuters has put together a list of reactions from around the world, with Iranian ally Russia among those expressing concern and offering to help search for the president. Others also offered help or well wishes, while the US merely said that President Joe Biden was “closely following reports”. Here’s a rundown of reactions from around the world:

TURKEY
“I convey my best wishes to our neighbour, friend and brother Iranian people and government, and I hope to receive good news from Mr Raisi and his delegation as soon as possible,” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in a post on X. Turkey’s disaster and emergency management authority said in a statement that Iran had requested a night vision search-and-rescue helicopter from Turkey.

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Donald Trump says if he wins a second term, he would consider nominating Texas Attorney General...
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:03:24 +0000

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Cohen actually stole $60,000 from the Trump Organization
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:01:35 +0000

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Guardian Essential poll: $300 energy rebate shouldn’t go to high-income households, voters say
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:00:15 GMT

Poll finds lukewarm response to Labor’s 2024 budget, with only 27% of people thinking it will make a ‘meaningful difference’ to the cost of living

A majority of voters approve of the main measures in Labor’s third budget, although three in five think the Albanese government’s $300 electricity bill rebate should have been better targeted.

Those are the results of the latest Guardian Essential poll of 1,149 voters, which found a lukewarm reaction to the budget overall, with just over a quarter (27%) saying it would make a “meaningful difference” to their cost of living.

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Cohen says Trump helped him land $50,000-a-month AT&T consulting gig
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:57:00 +0000

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Politicians should ‘hang heads in shame’ over UK infected blood scandal, victims say
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:53:27 GMT

Groups representing victims say trust in government can no longer be taken for granted after report finds evidence of cover-up

• UK politics live – latest updates

Politicians “should hang their heads in shame” over the contaminated blood scandal, victims’ groups have said, and warned of future disasters because lessons have not been learned.

Groups representing those infected with HIV and hepatitis C while being treated between 1970 and 1991 said the public inquiry’s final report vindicated victims who were “gaslit” and treated like “conspiracy theorists” for calling out the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.

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Email shows Cohen discussed reimbursement ‘agreement’ for Stormy Daniels payment
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:46:27 +0000

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Marco Rubio and the inverted reality of the Trump VP shortlist
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:43:18 +0000
If you want to be vice president to the guy who rejects reality, there’s an important job qualification.
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Biden team braces for upcoming trials of Hunter Biden
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:28:47 +0000

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Cohen admits stealing from the Trump Organization
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:15:31 +0000

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Defense presses Michael Cohen over his 2016 business deals
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:00:30 +0000

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Donald Trump does not appear intensely engaged as Michael Cohen begins his third day on the...
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:54:26 +0000

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What science tells us about Biden, Trump and evaluating an aging brain
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:49:03 +0000

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Binoculars and batteries: What it’s like covering Trump’s hush money trial
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:49:46 +0000

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Why is Michael Cohen allowed to testify about Trump, his former client?
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:39:54 +0000

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Michael Cohen is back on the witness stand. We are awaiting the jury’s arrival.
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:34:37 +0000

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Donald Trump is back in the courtroom.
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:33:15 +0000

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We are going on a 10-minute break before the jury comes in.
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:27:26 +0000

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Justice Juan Merchan denied a bid by Donald Trump’s lawyer to have an expert witness discuss...
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:09:57 +0000

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Before entering the courtroom in New York, Donald Trump reiterated his complaint that the hush money...
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:06:45 +0000

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Judge denies defense request to show jury an email sent to Michael Cohen
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:03:48 +0000

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Before entering the courtroom, Donald Trump reiterated his complaint that the trial was taking him away...
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:03:47 +0000

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Justice Juan Merchan just said this trial will go into next week. Testimony will wrap up...
Mon, 20 May 2024 12:54:04 +0000

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Proceedings have started, right on time. As planned, court is beginning 45 minutes early.
Mon, 20 May 2024 12:46:27 +0000

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Donald Trump has walked into the courtroom with a new entourage of supporters including disgraced former...
Mon, 20 May 2024 12:43:41 +0000

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Trump’s trial guests include South Carolina’s chief prosecutor
Mon, 20 May 2024 12:38:04 +0000

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Lawyer preparation suggests Trump won’t testify
Mon, 20 May 2024 12:26:19 +0000

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Analysis: Did Trump’s lawyers catch Michael Cohen in a ‘lie’?
Mon, 20 May 2024 12:20:59 +0000

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A swipe at a colleague turns into merchandise opportunity
Mon, 20 May 2024 12:20:44 +0000

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Judge Merchan faces critical decisions as Trump’s trial nears its end
Mon, 20 May 2024 12:13:56 +0000

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I spoke to MPs about their mental health. What I found should shock us all | Jennifer Nadel
Mon, 20 May 2024 12:13:46 GMT

What is plaguing our politicians? Disappointment, a culture of silence – and the fallout from Brexit

• Jennifer Nadel is co-director of Compassion in Politics

When Conservative MP Elliot Colburn told parliament he’d attempted to take his own life earlier this year, he was amazed at the response he got. Politicians from across the house commended his courage, the Commons applauded him, Keir Starmer shook his hand and Rishi Sunak gave him a hug. However, more surprising was what happened afterwards. Eight members of parliament approached him to say that they, too, had reached that same place of despair. None of them, as far as Colburn knows, have spoken publicly about their experience.

It takes courage for any of us to speak publicly about our mental health, but for politicians there are added considerations. Our political culture comes with unrealistic expectations – that they should be unswervingly strong, independent, omniscient, and never faltering. Any cracks in the armour could be unfairly interpreted as weakness. And, of course, it can give ammunition to opponents – some of whom might even be inside your own party. Many will be keenly aware of the privilege their job brings, given the levels of deprivation suffered by so many in the country, and feel reluctant to detract from those more pressing issues.

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If Trump is convicted, what could his sentence be?
Mon, 20 May 2024 12:06:08 +0000

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Trump’s immigration plans could deal a major blow to the job market
Mon, 20 May 2024 12:01:08 +0000

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Jury could begin deliberating this week
Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:29 +0000

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Trump’s attorney scored crucial point trying to portray Cohen as a liar
Mon, 20 May 2024 11:59:01 +0000

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We’re posting searchable daily transcripts of Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial on The Washington Post’s...
Mon, 20 May 2024 11:57:19 +0000

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Fani Willis campaigns to keep her job — and continue prosecuting Trump
Mon, 20 May 2024 11:38:12 +0000

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The big idea: the simple trick that can sabotage your critical thinking
Mon, 20 May 2024 11:30:03 GMT

Influencers and politicians use snappy cliches to get you on side – but you can fight fire with fire

Since the moment I learned about the concept of the “thought-terminating cliche” I’ve been seeing them everywhere I look: in televised political debates, in flouncily stencilled motivational posters, in the hashtag wisdom that clogs my social media feeds. Coined in 1961 by psychiatrist Robert Jay Lifton, the phrase describes a catchy platitude aimed at shutting down or bypassing independent thinking and questioning. I first heard about the tactic while researching a book about the language of cult leaders, but these sayings also pervade our everyday conversations: expressions such as “It is what it is”, “Boys will be boys”, “Everything happens for a reason” and “Don’t overthink it” are familiar examples.

From populist politicians to holistic wellness influencers, anyone interested in power is able to weaponise thought-terminating cliches to dismiss followers’ dissent or rationalise flawed arguments. In his book Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism, Lifton wrote that these semantic stop signs compress “the most far-reaching and complex of human problems … into brief, highly selective, definitive-sounding phrases, easily memorized and easily expressed. They become the start and finish of any ideological analysis.”

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What’s ahead this week for Biden
Mon, 20 May 2024 11:20:25 +0000

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Analysis: Looming Trump trial verdict is a 2024 wild card
Mon, 20 May 2024 11:00:56 +0000

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Prisoners serving sentences with no clear end is a stain on British justice – it also amounts to torture | Alice Edwards
Mon, 20 May 2024 10:56:54 GMT

As a UN expert on psychological torture, I’ve asked peers to reconsider the IPP sentences still affecting thousands in jail

• Alice Edwards is the UN special rapporteur on torture

Martin Myers attempted to steal a cigarette. Tommy Nicol stole a car. John Wright, then 17, head-butted a younger child and stole his bike. For these relatively minor crimes, they received grossly disproportionate sentences of the length you might expect for murderers.

Martin Myers is still in jail for attempted robbery of that cigarette back in 2006. John Wright is now 34 and has spent 17 years in jail. Tommy Nicol took his own life while in prison on an indeterminate sentence.

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Biden trumpets progress for Black Americans in Detroit and at Morehouse College
Mon, 20 May 2024 10:46:54 +0000

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Before entering the courtroom, Donald Trump reiterated his complaint that the Manhattan criminal trial was taking...
Mon, 20 May 2024 09:54:07 +0000

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General says he warned that Afghanistan would get ‘very bad, very fast’
Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000
Austin Scott Miller, the last four-star U.S. commander based in Kabul, met privately with House lawmakers scrutinizing the Biden administration’s Afghanistan exit.
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Scotland’s vulnerable marine life not properly protected, campaigners warn
Mon, 20 May 2024 05:00:01 GMT

Scottish government accused of missing deadlines to take action on overfishing and effects of climate breakdown

Fragile and damaged marine life around Scotland’s coasts is not being properly protected because ministers in Edinburgh have broken their promises, environment campaigners have warned.

Prominent charities including the Marine Conservation Society and the National Trust for Scotland accuse the Scottish government of repeatedly missing its deadlines to protect vulnerable marine life from overfishing and the effects of climate breakdown.

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Social Security, Export-Import Bank among survey’s worst federal workplaces
Mon, 20 May 2024 04:01:00 +0000
A survey of more than 1 million federal employees reflects the low morale of many workers.
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G7 leaders to discuss €30bn loan for Ukraine using Russian assets
Mon, 20 May 2024 04:00:55 GMT

Finance ministers will debate legality of using €270bn in frozen state assets as collateral for loan

Divisions over whether Ukraine can lawfully be handed an extra €30bn (£26bn) loan drawn from €270bn in seized Russian state assets are likely to be aired at a meeting of G7 finance ministers this week in Stresa, northern Italy.

In another test of political will over Ukraine, the US has been canvassing support for the plan, with the money intended to help with Ukraine’s reconstruction or pay for badly needed arms.

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DRC army says it stopped attempted coup involving three US citizens
Sun, 19 May 2024 21:08:57 GMT

Coup leader killed and 50 people, including Americans, arrested after men reportedly attacked presidency in capital Kinshasa

The leader of an attempted coup on Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been killed and about 50 people including three American citizens arrested, a spokesperson for the central African country’s army told Reuters.

Gunfire rang out around 4am in the capital Kinshasa, a Reuters reporter said. Armed men attacked the presidency in the city centre, according to spokesperson Sylvain Ekenge.

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Ex-ministers warn UK universities will go bust without higher fees or funding
Sun, 19 May 2024 19:00:43 GMT

Exclusive: Vice-chancellors suggest fee rise of £2,000 to £3,500 a year, but others say that is ‘politically impossible’

• Next government must make hard university funding decisions, fast

Vice-chancellors and former ministers are warning that the cash crisis facing universities is so serious that the next government will have to urgently raise tuition fees or increase funding to avoid bankruptcies within two years.

They said the state of university finances was more dire than revealed in last week’s report by the Office for Students, which forecast 40% of England’s universities would end this year in the red.

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The Guardian view on net zero: a bank-led green transition won’t work for Britain | Editorial
Sun, 19 May 2024 16:30:40 GMT

A state industrial strategy is needed to reduce carbon output, produce cleaner growth and redistribute jobs around the UK

Theresa May and Boris Johnson both argued for levelling up and for a state-supported green transition undergirded by an industrial strategy. Neither delivered and their successor, Rishi Sunak, has repudiated their legacy as prime minister. He looks to the City to deliver growth, with banks determining the rate of investment to meet the challenge of the climate emergency. This is a recipe for failure. The Climate Change Committee (CCC), the government’s independent advisers on cutting carbon emissions, warned last year of “worryingly slow” progress to meet net zero targets. The government is not engaging on what it will take to decarbonise.

Weaning the country off fossil fuels and on to green energy is a complex transition that should be a job for the state, not the free market. Yet Britain is bottom of the league for state spending on renewables in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. In the offshore industry alone 30,000 workers could end up with nowhere to go by 2030 without new roles in green industries. Relying on big finance to meet that gap will entrench today’s failing model, which emphasises the need to attract significant capital flows through deregulation and privatisation, strengthening the hand of boom-and-bust financial services and weakening labour rights. The flipside is a bigger trade deficit and a destructive politics of redistribution to asset holders and to London.

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Spam, junk … slop? The latest wave of AI behind the ‘zombie internet’
Sun, 19 May 2024 13:00:36 GMT

Tech experts hope new term for carelessly automated AI webpages and images can illuminate its damaging impact

Your email inbox is full of spam. Your letterbox is full of junk mail. Now, your web browser has its own affliction: slop.

“Slop” is what you get when you shove artificial intelligence-generated material up on the web for anyone to view.

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Home Office in threat to deport disabled man to Nigeria after 38 years in UK
Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:33 GMT

Anthony Olubunmi George, 61, has been refused leave to remain despite living most of his adult life in Britain

A disabled man who has lived in the UK for 38 years has been threatened with removal from the UK by the Home Office.

Anthony Olubunmi George, 61, came to the UK at the age of 24 in 1986 from Nigeria. He has not left the UK since and has no criminal convictions. In 2019, he had two strokes, which left him with problems with speech and mobility.

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Lawyer preparation suggests Trump won’t testify in New York trial
Sat, 18 May 2024 20:20:59 +0000
Discussions that the judge had with lawyers in recent days indicate that Trump is not likely to be one of the witnesses called by the defense team.
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U.S. doctor who refused to leave Gaza says he ‘cannot abandon my team’
Sat, 18 May 2024 18:12:06 +0000
Adam Hamawy and his fellow medical volunteers were trapped in Gaza after Israeli forces seized the Rafah border crossing earlier this month.
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Medical Workers Evacuated From Gaza, but 3 Americans Refuse to Leave
Fri, 17 May 2024 23:47:13 +0000

Remaining health care workers won’t go until Israel stops blocking entry of new medical personnel.

The post Medical Workers Evacuated From Gaza, but 3 Americans Refuse to Leave appeared first on The Intercept.

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

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

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

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‘Bullet wounds are common’: crime rife in DRC’s rebel-besieged city of Goma
Fri, 17 May 2024 12:39:02 GMT

Robberies, shootings, extortion and rapes have surged since the Rwandan-backed M23 militia cut off the eastern Congolese capital

In broad daylight on 16 April, three armed and uniformed men held up a city centre mobile phone shop.

Threatening staff, they helped themselves to about £700 worth of goods, before making off on a motorbike, disappearing into the busy streets of Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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An Israeli Company Is Hawking Its Self-Launching Drone System to U.S. Police Departments
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

A Louisiana sheriff’s department has been testing the drone system, which is already used by the Israeli police and many settlements.

The post An Israeli Company Is Hawking Its Self-Launching Drone System to U.S. Police Departments appeared first on The Intercept.

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Cohen tells trial that letter to election watchdog saying Daniels payment was not a campaign expense was untrue – live
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:20:41 GMT

Former Trump lawyer also told trial he stole from Trump Organization

• Cohen tells trial he stole from Trump Organization
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Judge Juan Merchan is speaking about whether or not to restrict the testimony of a Federal Election Commission (FEC) expert, who the defense wanted to call.

Judge Juan Merchan says he expects closing arguments to be next Tuesday. “It’s become apparent that we’re not going to be able to sum up tomorrow,” Merchan says.

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South Africa's top court bars ex-president Zuma from standing in election
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:40:59 GMT
Ex-President Jacob Zuma's 15-month prison sentence disqualifies him from being a lawmaker.
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What we know about the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Raisi
Mon, 20 May 2024 11:47:48 +0000
First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber has assumed the duties of president Monday and will hold an election within 50 days.
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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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Mexico’s presidential candidates trade blame over security in debate
Mon, 20 May 2024 09:26:43 +0000
Claudia Sheinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez accused each other’s parties of having ties to Mexico’s drug cartels and pledged to cut homicides.
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Taiwan’s new president takes office and calls on China to cease hostile actions
Mon, 20 May 2024 08:30:21 GMT

Lai Ching-te uses inauguration speech to push for peace in the region and says future of Taiwan important to future of the world

Lai Ching-te has been sworn in as Taiwan’s new president, urging China to “cease their political and military intimidation against Taiwan” and to keep the world free from the fear of more war.

Lai was inaugurated on Monday morning at the Japanese colonial-era presidential office in central Taipei, taking over from Tsai Ing-wen, whose eight years in power saw a deterioration in relations with Beijing.

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Match ID: 133 Score: 25.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 25.00 election

‘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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Match ID: 134 Score: 25.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 25.00 election

The Most Profoundly Not-Normal Facts About Trump’s 2024 Campaign
Sat, 18 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000
In Donald Trump’s run for the White House, the former President is, again, breaking political norms.
Match ID: 135 Score: 25.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 25.00 election

Cats playing with robots proves a winning combo in novel art installation
Fri, 17 May 2024 20:59:44 +0000
Cat Royale project explores what it takes to trust a robot to look after beloved pets.
Match ID: 136 Score: 25.00 source: arstechnica.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 25.00 election

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Isn’t Going Away
Fri, 17 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000
David Remnick asks R.F.K., Jr., where his run for President and his beliefs are coming from. Plus, Miranda July’s new novel explores marriage, desire, and perimenopause.
Match ID: 137 Score: 25.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 25.00 election

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

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

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

Match ID: 138 Score: 22.14 source: theintercept.com age: 9 days
qualifiers: 4.29 republican, 4.29 politics, 4.29 democrat, 3.57 election, 2.14 progressives, 2.14 elections, 1.43 congress

Daily Cartoon: Thursday, May 16th
Thu, 16 May 2024 13:56:16 +0000
“The first rule of Moderate Republicans Club is ‘Never let on that you’re a moderate Republican.’ ”
Match ID: 139 Score: 21.43 source: www.newyorker.com age: 4 days
qualifiers: 21.43 republican

Secrecy Concerns Mount Over Spy Powers Targeting US Data Centers
Tue, 14 May 2024 16:16:58 +0000
A coalition of digital rights groups is demanding the US declassify records that would clarify just how expansive a major surveillance program really is.
Match ID: 140 Score: 17.14 source: www.wired.com age: 6 days
qualifiers: 12.86 politics, 4.29 congress

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein steps down as firm’s bitcoin ETF bleeds assets
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:07:00 GMT
Grayscale Investments has named a new chief executive as Michael Sonnenshein stepped down after helping to pave the way for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds that are now posing hot competition for the firm.
Match ID: 141 Score: 15.00 source: www.marketwatch.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 executive

It’s Manchester City’s title again and Klopp says farewell: Football Weekly - podcast
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:19:34 GMT

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Troy Townsend as Manchester City go top of the Premier League ahead of the final round of fixtures

How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know

Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.

On the podcast today; the Premier League finale. Manchester City claim their fourth consecutive title with Phil Foden doing the business again with a goal after just 79 seconds. What does the success mean for a club facing 115 Premier League charges?

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Match ID: 142 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 executive

New Caledonia: Macron calls further security meeting as deadly unrest grinds on
Mon, 20 May 2024 11:29:52 GMT

French forces launch operation on Sunday to regain access to parts of Nouméa and allow airport to reopen

The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has called a meeting of his defence and security council to discuss the deadly unrest in the Pacific territory of New Caledonia.

It is the third such meeting in less than week, the previous two having resulted in the decision to declare a state of emergency in the French territory and then to send reinforcements to help government forces on the ground restore order.

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Match ID: 143 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 constitution

Why Liberals Struggle to Defend Liberalism
Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
We may be months away from the greatest crisis the liberal state has known since the Civil War. How come it’s so hard to say what we’re defending?
Match ID: 144 Score: 15.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 liberals

Iran’s constitution calls for first vice president to assume chief role upon president’s death
Mon, 20 May 2024 06:27:16 +0000

Match ID: 145 Score: 15.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 constitution

After I was assaulted, I posted a photo of my injuries. The reaction I craved was not pity, but anger – podcast
Mon, 20 May 2024 04:00:54 GMT

Going public after I was attacked was hard, but it helped me overcome the shame that so many victims feel. By Rena Effendi

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Match ID: 146 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 executive

The rightwing Christian group and the battle over end-of-life care - podcast
Mon, 20 May 2024 02:00:52 GMT

The Christian Legal Centre is behind a number of end-of-life court cases that could be ‘prolonging suffering’, according to doctors. Josh Halliday reports

Medics treating critically ill babies and children are citing instances of “considerable moral distress” that they say is being caused by the actions of a rightwing Christian group involved in several end-of-life court cases.

The Guardian’s north of England editor, Josh Halliday, tells Hannah Moore that while the Christian Legal Centre is not be a household name it has become highly influential in high-profile end-of-life cases in recent years.

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Match ID: 147 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 executive

Post Office scandal: how did Paula Vennells, an ordained priest, fall so far and so fast from grace?
Sun, 19 May 2024 11:00:33 GMT

The former chief executive and archbishop’s confidant appears at the Horizon IT inquiry this week to explain her role in the affair that wrecked the lives of so many of her staff

When Paula Vennells was appointed chief executive of the Post Office in 2012, it felt like a true meeting of minds. The Post Office had long prided itself as the most trusted brand in Britain and here was a woman who, unusually among chief executives, was unashamed in emphasising, above all else, her personal ethical values.

Vennells was a committed Christian, an ordained minister, who gave sermons at her local parish church, in Bromham, Bedfordshire. A confidant of the archbishop of Canterbury (Justin Welby reportedly supported her – unsuccessful – candidature to become bishop of London in 2017) she had no hesitation, in her seven years as head of the 350-year-old institution, in moralising about the fundamentals of her leadership, while overseeing a billion-pound revamp of Post Office operations. As the keynote speaker for a Faith in Business forum in 2016, Vennells referenced the wisdom of King Solomon, in exercising her responsibilities as CEO (for which she was paid about £5m during her tenure): “Now, Lord my God … give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong … in administering justice …”

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Match ID: 148 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
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Marina Hyde on Russell Brand’s baptism; plus ‘deepfake’ cheerleaders: the woman wrongly accused over a viral video – podcast
Sat, 18 May 2024 04:00:02 GMT

Marina Hyde: ‘So Russell Brand was baptised in the Thames, and all his sins were washed away. Cheaper than a lawyer, I suppose’; plus Jenny Kleeman meets Raffaella Spone, the woman accused of creating and circulating a damaging ‘deepfake’ video of teenage cheerleaders. The problem? Nothing was fake after all.

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Match ID: 149 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 15.00 executive

The Two-Pronged Attack on a Muslim Judicial Nominee
Fri, 17 May 2024 18:54:39 +0000
How the smearing of Adeel Mangi became a bipartisan exercise.
Match ID: 150 Score: 15.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 15.00 judiciary

Binance executive denied bail in Nigeria over money laundering charges
Fri, 17 May 2024 15:58:40 GMT

Tigran Gambaryan faces allegations of ‘serious criminality’ on behalf of world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange

A Nigerian court has ruled that Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance executive detained on charges of tax evasion and money laundering, can face trial on behalf of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.

In a judgment in Abuja on Friday – Gambaryan’s 40th birthday – the presiding judge, Emeka Nwite, denied the American national bail, saying he was likely to abscond.

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Match ID: 151 Score: 12.86 source: www.theguardian.com age: 3 days
qualifiers: 12.86 executive

‘Super cute please like’: the unstoppable rise of Shein – podcast
Fri, 17 May 2024 04:00:28 GMT

It is taking fast fashion to ever faster and ever cheaper extremes, and making billions from it. Why is the whole world shopping at Shein? By Nicole Lipman

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Match ID: 152 Score: 12.86 source: www.theguardian.com age: 3 days
qualifiers: 12.86 executive

The children of the contaminated blood scandal – podcast
Fri, 17 May 2024 02:00:24 GMT

It is the NHS’s worst treatment disaster – with 30,000 patients infected. Two survivors, Ade Goodyear and Andy Evans, explain why it took so long for it to be brought to light

Ade Goodyear was 15 when he was told he had contracted HIV. Like about 30,000 other NHS patients – including more than 300 children – who were given blood transfusions or commercial blood products before 2019, he was infected by contaminated blood. Some patients got HIV and hepatitis C from blood transfusions after childbirth or other medical procedures. Ade was infected with HIV at the medical centre of his school.

Pupils at his Treloar’s college, which had a specialist haemophilia unit, were among those given injections of a blood plasma product called factor VIII concentrate. Concerns had been raised a decade before by the World Health Organization because it was a commercial product that mixed plasma from tens of thousands of often high-risk donors. If one had an infection such as HIV, it could contaminate the whole batch.

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Match ID: 153 Score: 12.86 source: www.theguardian.com age: 3 days
qualifiers: 12.86 executive

'Fed up of politics': the view from Blackpool on byelection day – video
Thu, 02 May 2024 06:57:16 GMT

Ahead of the byelection in Blackpool South, the Guardian takes the temperature in the once prosperous northern coastal town, with many voters expressing complete apathy and disdain for the state of politics.

The area is going to the polls because the former Tory MP Scott Benton resigned after being found guilty of breaching standards rules in a lobbying scandal. Labour is hopeful of taking back the seat, which Benton won with a majority of 3,690 in 2019

• Polls open in England’s local elections with Tories braced for heavy losse

• Analysis: Will Tories dump Rishi Sunak if election results worse than expected?

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Match ID: 154 Score: 12.14 source: www.theguardian.com age: 18 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics, 3.57 election, 2.14 elections, 2.14 conservatives

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

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

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

Match ID: 155 Score: 10.00 source: theintercept.com age: 9 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics, 4.29 democrat, 1.43 congress

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

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

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

Match ID: 156 Score: 10.00 source: theintercept.com age: 9 days
qualifiers: 4.29 republican, 2.14 executive, 2.14 constitution, 1.43 congress

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

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

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

Match ID: 157 Score: 10.00 source: theintercept.com age: 10 days
qualifiers: 4.29 republican, 4.29 politics, 1.43 congress

AI-Generated Fake News Is Coming to an Election Near You
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Targeted, AI-generated political misinformation is already out there—and humans are falling for it.
Match ID: 158 Score: 10.00 source: www.wired.com age: 119 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics, 3.57 election, 2.14 elections

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

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

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

Match ID: 159 Score: 8.57 source: theintercept.com age: 10 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics, 2.86 federal government, 1.43 congress

How to trade an election
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:10:12 +0000
It is becoming harder for investors to ignore politics
Match ID: 160 Score: 7.86 source: www.economist.com age: 60 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics, 3.57 election

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

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

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

Match ID: 161 Score: 5.71 source: theintercept.com age: 5 days
qualifiers: 5.71 congress

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

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

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

Match ID: 162 Score: 4.29 source: theintercept.com age: 6 days
qualifiers: 4.29 congress

‘Cringeworthy’: what people in Dover think of Labour and Keir Starmer – video
Fri, 10 May 2024 17:39:27 GMT

Keir Starmer appeared in Dover and Deal alongside the Labour party’s newest MP, the former Tory Natalie Elphicke, to announce the scrapping of the Rwanda deportation scheme if Labour is elected. The Guardian spoke to people in Dover to get their reaction

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Match ID: 163 Score: 4.29 source: www.theguardian.com age: 10 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

Israeli Military Refusers Appeal to Biden: “Stop Arming Israel’s War”
Thu, 09 May 2024 20:31:16 +0000

Tal Mitnick and Sofia Orr, who are in prison for refusing to serve in Israel’s military, are pleading with Biden to help stop the war on Gaza.

The post Israeli Military Refusers Appeal to Biden: “Stop Arming Israel’s War” appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 164 Score: 4.29 source: theintercept.com age: 10 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

‘Disrupt whenever possible’: police clash with protesters blocking bus to Bibby Stockholm – video
Fri, 03 May 2024 10:39:26 GMT

Hundreds of protesters prevented an attempt to collect asylum seekers from a south London hotel and transfer them to the Bibby Stockholm barge. The Guardian witnessed crowds blocking the bus and the road outside the Best Western hotel in Peckham before police were able to move in and break up the protest. The bus eventually left the area after seven hours, with no asylum seekers onboard

London protesters block transfer of asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

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Match ID: 165 Score: 4.29 source: www.theguardian.com age: 17 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

How American politics has infected investing
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:41:46 +0000
Beware: taking a stand can be expensive
Match ID: 166 Score: 4.29 source: www.economist.com age: 29 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

A Dangerous New Home for Online Extremism
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, offer independently-minded internet users a safe haven—but it’s also a boon to those with a darker purpose.
Match ID: 167 Score: 4.29 source: www.wired.com age: 117 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

Regulators Are Finally Catching Up With Big Tech
Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
The lawless, Wild West era of AI and technology is almost at an end, as data protection authorities use new and existing legislation to get tough.
Match ID: 168 Score: 4.29 source: www.wired.com age: 129 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:10:00 +0000

 

In the rapidly advancing landscape of AI technology and innovation, LimeWire emerges as a unique platform in the realm of generative AI tools. This platform not only stands out from the multitude of existing AI tools but also brings a fresh approach to content generation. LimeWire not only empowers users to create AI content but also provides creators with creative ways to share and monetize their creations.

As we explore LimeWire, our aim is to uncover its features, benefits for creators, and the exciting possibilities it offers for AI content generation. This platform presents an opportunity for users to harness the power of AI in image creation, all while enjoying the advantages of a free and accessible service.

Let's unravel the distinctive features that set LimeWire apart in the dynamic landscape of AI-powered tools, understanding how creators can leverage its capabilities to craft unique and engaging AI-generated images.

Introduction

This revamped LimeWire invites users to register and unleash their creativity by crafting original AI content, which can then be shared and showcased on the LimeWire Studio. Notably, even acclaimed artists and musicians, such as Deadmau5, Soulja Boy, and Sean Kingston, have embraced this platform to publish their content in the form of NFT music, videos, and images.

Beyond providing a space for content creation and sharing, LimeWire introduces monetization models to empower users to earn revenue from their creations. This includes avenues such as earning ad revenue and participating in the burgeoning market of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). As we delve further, we'll explore these monetization strategies in more detail to provide a comprehensive understanding of LimeWire's innovative approach to content creation and distribution.

LimeWire Studio welcomes content creators into its fold, providing a space to craft personalized AI-focused content for sharing with fans and followers. Within this creative hub, every piece of content generated becomes not just a creation but a unique asset—ownable and tradable. Fans have the opportunity to subscribe to creators' pages, immersing themselves in the creative journey and gaining ownership of digital collectibles that hold tradeable value within the LimeWire community. Notably, creators earn a 2.5% royalty each time their content is traded, adding a rewarding element to the creative process.

The platform's flexibility is evident in its content publication options. Creators can choose to share their work freely with the public or opt for a premium subscription model, granting exclusive access to specialized content for subscribers.

LimeWire AI Studio

As of the present moment, LimeWire focuses on AI Image Generation, offering a spectrum of creative possibilities to its user base. The platform, however, has ambitious plans on the horizon, aiming to broaden its offerings by introducing AI music and video generation tools in the near future. This strategic expansion promises creators even more avenues for expression and engagement with their audience, positioning LimeWire Studio as a dynamic and evolving platform within the realm of AI-powered content creation.

AI Image Generation Tools

The LimeWire AI image generation tool presents a versatile platform for both the creation and editing of images. Supporting advanced models such as Stable Diffusion 2.1, Stable Diffusion XL, and DALL-E 2, LimeWire offers a sophisticated toolkit for users to delve into the realm of generative AI art.

Much like other tools in the generative AI landscape, LimeWire provides a range of options catering to various levels of complexity in image creation. Users can initiate the creative process with prompts as simple as a few words or opt for more intricate instructions, tailoring the output to their artistic vision.

What sets LimeWire apart is its seamless integration of different AI models and design styles. Users have the flexibility to effortlessly switch between various AI models, exploring diverse design styles such as cinematic, digital art, pixel art, anime, analog film, and more. Each style imparts a distinctive visual identity to the generated AI art, enabling users to explore a broad spectrum of creative possibilities.

The platform also offers additional features, including samplers, allowing users to fine-tune the quality and detail levels of their creations. Customization options and prompt guidance further enhance the user experience, providing a user-friendly interface for both novice and experienced creators.

Excitingly, LimeWire is actively developing its proprietary AI model, signaling ongoing innovation and enhancements to its image generation capabilities. This upcoming addition holds the promise of further expanding the creative horizons for LimeWire users, making it an evolving and dynamic platform within the landscape of AI-driven art and image creation.

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Automatically Mint Your Content As NFTs

Upon completing your creative endeavor on LimeWire, the platform allows you the option to publish your content. An intriguing feature follows this step: LimeWire automates the process of minting your creation as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT), utilizing either the Polygon or Algorand blockchain. This transformative step imbues your artwork with a unique digital signature, securing its authenticity and ownership in the decentralized realm.

Creators on LimeWire hold the power to decide the accessibility of their NFT creations. By opting for a public release, the content becomes discoverable by anyone, fostering a space for engagement and interaction. Furthermore, this choice opens the avenue for enthusiasts to trade the NFTs, adding a layer of community involvement to the artistic journey.

Alternatively, LimeWire acknowledges the importance of exclusivity. Creators can choose to share their posts exclusively with their premium subscribers. In doing so, the content remains a special offering solely for dedicated fans, creating an intimate and personalized experience within the LimeWire community. This flexibility in sharing options emphasizes LimeWire's commitment to empowering creators with choices in how they connect with their audience and distribute their digital creations.

After creating your content, you can choose to publish the content. It will automatically mint your creation as an NFT on the Polygon or Algorand blockchain. You can also choose whether to make it public or subscriber-only.

If you make it public, anyone can discover your content and even trade the NFTs. If you choose to share the post only with your premium subscribers, it will be exclusive only to your fans.

Earn Revenue From Your Content

Additionally, you can earn ad revenue from your content creations as well.

When you publish content on LimeWire, you will receive 70% of all ad revenue from other users who view your images, music, and videos on the platform.

This revenue model will be much more beneficial to designers. You can experiment with the AI image and content generation tools and share your creations while earning a small income on the side.

LMWR Tokens

The revenue you earn from your creations will come in the form of LMWR tokens, LimeWire’s own cryptocurrency.

Your earnings will be paid every month in LMWR, which you can then trade on many popular crypto exchange platforms like Kraken, ByBit, and UniSwap.

You can also use your LMWR tokens to pay for prompts when using LimeWire generative AI tools.

Pricing Plans

You can sign up to LimeWire to use its AI tools for free. You will receive 10 credits to use and generate up to 20 AI images per day. You will also receive 50% of the ad revenue share. However, you will get more benefits with premium plans.

• Basic plan: 

For $9.99 per month, you will get 1,000 credits per month, up to 2 ,000 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 50% ad revenue share

• Advanced plan: 

For $29 per month, you will get 3750 credits per month, up to 7500 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 60% ad revenue share

• Pro plan: 

For $49 per month, you will get 5,000 credits per month, up to 10,000 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 70% ad revenue share

• Pro Plus plan: 

For $99 per month, you will get 11,250 credits per month, up to 2 2,500 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 70% ad revenue share

With all premium plans, you will receive a Pro profile badge, full creation history, faster image generation, and no ads.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, LimeWire emerges as a democratizing force in the creative landscape, providing an inclusive platform where anyone can unleash their artistic potential and effortlessly share their work. With the integration of AI, LimeWire eliminates traditional barriers, empowering designers, musicians, and artists to publish their creations and earn revenue with just a few clicks.

The ongoing commitment of LimeWire to innovation is evident in its plans to enhance generative AI tools with new features and models. The upcoming expansion to include music and video generation tools holds the promise of unlocking even more possibilities for creators. It sparks anticipation about the diverse and innovative ways in which artists will leverage these tools to produce and publish their own unique creations.

For those eager to explore, LimeWire's AI tools are readily accessible for free, providing an opportunity to experiment and delve into the world of generative art. As LimeWire continues to evolve, creators are encouraged to stay tuned for the launch of its forthcoming AI music and video generation tools, promising a future brimming with creative potential and endless artistic exploration

Match ID: 169 Score: 4.29 source: techncruncher.blogspot.com age: 160 days
qualifiers: 4.29 democrat

When will Americans see those interest-rate cuts?
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:08:53 +0000
Following a nasty surprise, some now think they may come only after the presidential election
Match ID: 170 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 39 days
qualifiers: 3.57 election

Russia’s economy once again defies the doomsayers
Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:39:48 +0000
As an election nears, Vladimir Putin now looks to have inflation under control
Match ID: 171 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 71 days
qualifiers: 3.57 election

Canva Review 2022: Details, Pricing & Features
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:02:00 +0000

Are you looking for a new graphic design tool? Would you like to read a detailed review of Canva? As it's one of the tools I love using. I am also writing my first ebook using canva and publish it soon on my site you can download it is free.  Let's start the review.

Canva has a web version and also a mobile app

What is Canva?

Canva is a free graphic design web application that allows you to create invitations, business cards, flyers, lesson plans, banners, and more using professionally designed templates. You can upload your own photos from your computer or from Google Drive, and add them to Canva's templates using a simple drag-and-drop interface. It's like having a basic version of Photoshop that doesn't require Graphic designing knowledge to use. It’s best for nongraphic designers.

Who is Canva best suited for?

Canva is a great tool for small business owners, online entrepreneurs, and marketers who don’t have the time and want to edit quickly.

To create sophisticated graphics, a tool such as Photoshop can is ideal. To use it, you’ll need to learn its hundreds of features, get familiar with the software, and it’s best to have a good background in design, too.

Also running the latest version of Photoshop you need a high-end computer.

So here  Canva takes place, with Canva you can do all that with drag-and-drop feature. It’s also easier to use and free. Also an even-more-affordable paid version is available for $12.95 per month.

Free vs Pro vs Enterprise Pricing plan

The product is available in three plans: Free, Pro ($12.99/month per user or  $119.99/year for up to 5 people), and Enterprise ($30 per user per month, minimum 25 people).

Free plan Features

• 250,000+ free templates
• 100+ design types (social media posts, presentations, letters, and more)
• Hundreds of thousands of free photos and graphics
• Invite members to your team
• Collaborate and comment in real-time
• 5GB of cloud storage
• Try Canva Pro for free for 30 days

Pro Plan Features 

• Everything Free, has plus:
• 100+ million premium and  stock photos, videos, audio, and graphics
• 610,000+ premium and free templates with new designs daily
• Access to Background Remover and Magic Resize
•  Create a library of your brand or campaign's colors, logos, and fonts with up to 100 Brand Kits
• Remove image backgrounds instantly with background remover
• Resize designs infinitely with Magic Resize
• Save designs as templates for your team to use
• 100GB of cloud storage
• Schedule social media content to 8 platforms

Enterprise Plan Features

• Everything Pro has plus:
• Establish your brand's visual identity with logos, colors and fonts across multiple Brand Kits
• Control your team's access to apps, graphics, logos, colors and fonts with brand controls
• Built-in workflows to get approval on your designs
• Set which elements your team can edit and stay on brand with template locking
• Unlimited Storage
• Log in with single-sign on (SSO) and have access to 24/7 Enterprise-level support.

How to Use Canva?

To get started on Canva, you will need to create an account by providing your email address, Google, Facebook or Apple credentials. You will then choose your account type between student, teacher, small business, large company, non-profit, or personal. Based on your choice of account type, templates will be recommended to you.

You can sign up for a free trial of Canva Pro, or you can start with the free version to get a sense of whether it’s the right graphic design tool for your needs.

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Designing with Canva

When you sign up for an account, Canva will suggest different post types to choose from. Based on the type of account you set up  you'll be able to see templates categorized by the following categories: social media posts, documents, presentations, marketing, events, ads, launch your business, build your online brand, etc.

 Start by choosing a template for your post or searching for something more specific. Search by social network name to see a list of post types on each network.

Templates

Next, you can choose a template. Choose from hundreds of templates that are ready to go, with customizable photos, text, and other elements.

You can start your design by choosing from a variety of ready-made templates, searching for a template matching your needs, or working with a blank template.

 Canva has a lot to choose from, so start with a specific search.if you want to create business card just search for it and you will see alot of templates to choose from

Elements

Inside the Canva designer, the Elements tab gives you access to lines and shapes, graphics, photos, videos, audio, charts, photo frames, and photo grids.The search box on the Elements tab lets you search everything on Canva.

To begin with, Canva has a large library of elements to choose from. To find them, be specific in your search query. You may also want to search in the following tabs to see various elements separately:

Photos

The Photos tab lets you search for and choose from millions of professional stock photos for your templates.

You can replace the photos in our templates to create a new look. This can also make the template more suited to your industry.

You can find photos on other stock photography sites like pexel, pixabay and many more or simply upload your own photos.

When you choose an image, Canva’s photo editing features let you adjust the photo’s settings (brightness, contrast, saturation, etc.), crop, or animate it.

 When you subscribe to Canva Pro, you get access to a number of premium features, including the Background Remover. This feature allows you to remove the background from any stock photo in  library or any image you upload.

Text

The Text tab lets you add headings, normal text, and graphical text to your design.

When you click on  text, you'll see options to adjust the font, font size, color, format, spacing, and text effects (like shadows). 

Canva Pro subscribers can choose from a large library of fonts on the Brand Kit or the Styles tab. Enterprise-level controls ensure that visual content remains on-brand, no matter how many people are working on it.

Audio

Create an animated image or video by adding audio to capture user’s attention in social news feeds.

If you want to use audio from another stock site or your own audio tracks, you can upload them in the Uploads tab or from the more option.

Video

Want to create your own videos? Choose from thousands of stock video clips. You’ll find videos that range upto 2 minutes

You can upload your own videos as well as videos from other stock sites in the Uploads tab. 

Once you have chosen a video, you can use the editing features in Canva to trim the video, flip it, and adjust its transparency.

Backgrounds

On the Background tab, you’ll find free stock photos to serve as backgrounds on your designs. Change out the background on a template to give it a more personal touch.

Styles

The Styles tab lets you quickly change the look and feel of your template with just a click. And if you have a Canva Pro subscription, you can upload your brand’s custom colors and fonts to ensure designs stay on brand.

Logos

If you have a Canva Pro subscription, you’ll have a Logos tab. Here, you can upload variations of your brand logo to use throughout your designs.

With Canva, you can also create your own logos. Note that you cannot trademark a logo with stock content in it.

Publishing with Canva

With Canva, free users can download and share designs to multiple platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Slack and Tumblr.

Canva Pro subscribers can create multiple post formats from one design. For example, you can start by designing an Instagram post, and Canva's Magic Resizer can resize it for other networks, Stories, Reels, and other formats.

Canva Pro subscribers can also use Canva’s Content Planner to post content on eight different accounts on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Slack, and Tumblr.

Canva Team

Canva Pro allows you to work with your team on visual content. Designs can be created inside Canva, and then sent to your team members for approval. Everyone can make comments, edits, revisions, and keep track via the version history.

Canva Print

When it comes to printing your designs, Canva has you covered. With an extensive selection of printing options, they can turn your designs into anything from banners and wall art to mugs and t-shirts. 

Canva Print is perfect for any business seeking to make a lasting impression. Create inspiring designs people will want to wear, keep, and share. Hand out custom business cards that leave a lasting impression on customers' minds.

Canva Apps

The Canva app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The Canva app has earned a 4.9 out of five star rating from over 946.3K Apple users and a 4.5 out of five star rating from over 6,996,708 Google users.

In addition to mobile apps, you can use Canva’s integration with other Internet services to add images and text from sources like Google Maps, Emojis, photos from Google Drive and Dropbox, YouTube videos, Flickr photos, Bitmojis, and other popular visual content elements.

Canva Pros and Cons

Pros:

• A user-friendly interface
• Canva is a great tool for people who want to create professional graphics but don’t have graphic design skills.
• Hundreds of templates, so you'll never have to start from scratch.
• Wide variety of templates to fit multiple uses
• Branding kits to keep your team consistent with the brand colors and fonts
• Creating visual content on the go
• You can find royalty free images, audio, and video without having to subscribe to another service.

Cons:

• Some professional templates are available for Pro user only
• Advanced photo editing features like blurring or erasing a specific area are missing.
• Some elements that fall outside of a design are tricky to retrieve.
• Features (like Canva presentations) could use some improvement.
• If you are a regular user of Adobe products, you might find Canva's features limited.
• Prefers to work with vectors. Especially logos.
• Expensive enterprise pricing

Conclusion

In general, Canva is an excellent tool for those who need simple images for projects. If you are a graphic designer with experience, you will find Canva’s platform lacking in customization and advanced features – particularly vectors. But if you have little design experience, you will find Canva easier to use than advanced graphic design tools like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator for most projects. If you have any queries let me know in the comments section.

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Top FBI Official Urges Agents to Use Warrantless Wiretaps on US Soil
Wed, 08 May 2024 17:48:45 +0000
An internal email from FBI deputy director Paul Abbate, obtained by WIRED, tells employees to search for “US persons” in a controversial spy program's database that investigators have repeatedly misused.
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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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Pancetta tarts, vegan ginger slice, onion flatbreads – Nigel Slater’s recipes for all-day bakes
Mon, 20 May 2024 13:00:05 GMT

Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea, these cake and bake recipes will see you through the whole day

I could bake all day. A cake for tea, a nut-freckled meringue for dessert or something soft and fruit-laden for a mid-morning break. And, if guests are around, even for breakfast. Of course, I don’t need to, but there is something deeply civilised about stopping around 10.30am for coffee and a slice of something sweet; making a big savoury flatbread for lunch, its floury surface under a pile of sweet, golden onions and cheese.

And then there is the old-fashioned – almost forgotten – treat that is afternoon tea. No matter how simple, it always feels like a special occasion. I suppose the whole notion of tea at 4pm feels like something from a slower, less frantic era. Indulgent whatever you have on your plate. In my house it is rarely more than a single slice of cake, but this is also my favourite time to entertain, to pass around plates of classic baking for all-comers. For a birthday or a visit from much loved friends I will make a fancy-schmancy cake, by which I mean something that has taken an hour or two of my time.

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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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This one food slashes your dementia risk by a third — if you’re a woman
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:16:00 GMT
If you’re female and want to avoid dementia, stock up on this.
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Jofra Archer’s return gets England buzzing in buildup to T20 World Cup
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:00:55 GMT

• Fast bowler poised to return against Pakistan on Wednesday
• Archer has not played for England for 14 months

Jofra Archer was the last one out at training on Monday, strolling on to the Headingley outfield with a plate of food in his hand. But after a year of starvation on the sidelines, the fast bowler is poised to make his England comeback this week as the buildup to the T20 World Cup gets under way.

Archer was last seen in England kit in Bangladesh 14 months ago and the 29-year-old bowler has not played a home international – in any format – for nearly four years. Provided the stress fractures to his right elbow and lower back that forced the hiatus are firmly in the rearview mirror, expect Jos Buttler’s pace attack to be significantly augmented over the coming weeks.

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Why Guardian Australia is investigating the private debt collection industry
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:00:14 GMT

When everyday Australians go to the wall, private debt collectors step in. In a cost-of-living crisis it’s vital to scrutinise the industry

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More than half of all Australians have recently found themselves in some form of financial stress. Increasing numbers of people are facing energy poverty, food insecurity, delayed medical treatment and housing insecurity.

Calls to the National Debt Helpline have increased by 25% in the last financial year. When everyday Australians go to the wall, there is one sector that gets more business: the private debt collection industry.

Panthera Finance, Australia’s biggest privately owned debt collection business, has ignored a five-year “blacklisting” from the Victorian regulator and continued to purchase debts despite being warned that continuing to purchase and collect debts would be a criminal offence. The regulator has so far taken no action.

A former debt collector with 15 years’ experience in the industry says that some of the conduct he was involved in would “horrify” the general public. He claims he once issued a threat to seize the home of a rape victim whose husband had just died, and in another case dispatched an agent to a child’s school in a last-ditch effort to find a debtor.

Community legal services report debt collectors making false and misleading threats about a person’s credit rating to get them to pay and using underhanded tactics in order to extend the usual six-year time limit on collecting debts.

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (Afca) says it has heard complaints of intimidating communication and of debt collection continuing while the authority is investigating, which is not permitted.

Afca also says complaints about debt collectors and buyers increased 9% last year, although specific complaints about inappropriate debt collection practices went down.

The industry peak body disputes the rise in complaints – it says its own data analysis shows steady reductions year-on-year since 2020, although this data does not include complaints that are resolved in their early stages prior to Afca involvement. The peak body claims less than 1% of complaints are substantiated to show any fault by the debt collector.

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California’s $395 pineapple highlights spike in luxury fruit market
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:48:20 GMT

The Rubyglow pineapple was created in Costa Rica after 16 years of research and only a few thousand are produced each year

A limited-edition pineapple priced at $395 – a cost many would find exorbitant – is being sold at a southern California produce store as the bustling specialty fruit market expands.

While the average family may not be able to spring for the costly fruit, the expensive pineapple is a visible reminder of the demand among wealthy customers for luxurious produce.

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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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‘Bloody £9 for two!’ How much does an ice-cream cost around the world?
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:21:57 GMT

After outrage in the UK about the skyrocketing cost of a scoop, how does the rest of the world compare?

The cost of two ice-cream cones topped with bubble gum has famously risen to £9 in some parts of the UK. With inflation rampant in several countries around the world, is the price of cooling down on a hot day creeping up globally?

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The radical practice of eating what you want
Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:06 GMT

‘Intuitive eating’ is an anti-diet that helps reconnect us to internal cues. But how does it work?

Figuring out what to eat is complicated. What are you in the mood for? What do other people in your household want? What can you afford? What do you have time to prepare?

Add the ambient pressure of a culture that loudly celebrates certain foods, bodies and lifestyles as desirable while vilifying others, and the simple question of what to have for dinner becomes fraught.

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The US food industry has long buried the truth about their products. Is that coming to an end?
Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:05 GMT

The FDA is developing front-of-package labels that corporations may have to start printing as early as 2027

• Ultra-processed foods are ultra bad for you. Here’s what to know

Step into a grocery store in France and you’re liable to see a green, yellow or red score on the front of most packaged foods: a green “A” for the healthiest, a red “E” for the least nutritious. Zip across the globe to Chile, and that traffic light-like label becomes a stop sign, warning consumers when a food contains a high amount of sugar, salt, saturated fats or calories.

Today, more than a dozen countries require that companies print nutritional labels on the front of food packages – a move that’s come as the rate of diet-related diseases, like hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and obesity, increases worldwide.

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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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Cauliflower gets the Marbella treatment in this satisfying sheet-pan dish
Sun, 19 May 2024 14:00:05 +0000
Cauliflower Marbella is a modern take on the famous braised-chicken dish from “The Silver Palate.”
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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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Lab-Grown Meat Is on Shelves Now. But There’s a Catch
Thu, 16 May 2024 12:36:10 +0000
A store in Singapore is selling lab-grown chicken, but it contains only 3 percent animal cells.
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What No One Tells You About Parenting
Thu, 16 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
When you feed a child food, that child’s body converts the food into excrement (turn your child upside down to confirm this).
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Red Lobster-Style Cheddar Biscuits
Mon, 20 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000
If you’re a fan of the cheddar biscuits at Red Lobster, you’re going to love this from-scratch version made with a simple cream dough and brushed with garlicky melted butter.
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Would you eat this weird sandwich? Barry Enderwick would.
Sun, 19 May 2024 11:10:03 +0000
Barry Enderwick’s hobby is recreating historical sandwich recipes. Since 2018, he has created and eaten more than 700 sandwiches and posted results on TikTok.
Match ID: 19 Score: 20.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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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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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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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

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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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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 Guardian view on net zero: a bank-led green transition won’t work for Britain | Editorial
Sun, 19 May 2024 16:30:40 GMT

A state industrial strategy is needed to reduce carbon output, produce cleaner growth and redistribute jobs around the UK

Theresa May and Boris Johnson both argued for levelling up and for a state-supported green transition undergirded by an industrial strategy. Neither delivered and their successor, Rishi Sunak, has repudiated their legacy as prime minister. He looks to the City to deliver growth, with banks determining the rate of investment to meet the challenge of the climate emergency. This is a recipe for failure. The Climate Change Committee (CCC), the government’s independent advisers on cutting carbon emissions, warned last year of “worryingly slow” progress to meet net zero targets. The government is not engaging on what it will take to decarbonise.

Weaning the country off fossil fuels and on to green energy is a complex transition that should be a job for the state, not the free market. Yet Britain is bottom of the league for state spending on renewables in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. In the offshore industry alone 30,000 workers could end up with nowhere to go by 2030 without new roles in green industries. Relying on big finance to meet that gap will entrench today’s failing model, which emphasises the need to attract significant capital flows through deregulation and privatisation, strengthening the hand of boom-and-bust financial services and weakening labour rights. The flipside is a bigger trade deficit and a destructive politics of redistribution to asset holders and to London.

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Match ID: 0 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 15.00 climate change, 15.00 carbon

New research shows gas stove emissions contribute to 19,000 deaths annually
Sun, 19 May 2024 11:31:17 +0000
California is considering a law that would require warning labels on gas stoves.
Match ID: 1 Score: 30.00 source: arstechnica.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 15.00 toxic, 15.00 carbon

Tech Today: From Spacesuits to Racing Suits
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:27:16 +0000
For spacewalks to even be possible, spacesuits need insulation and temperature controls to withstand temperature swings between 250 and minus 250 degrees Fahrenheit. This extreme environment made NASA innovators look beyond everyday materials to find something unique to keep explorers comfortable and safe.  In the 1980s, NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston entered into a […]
Match ID: 2 Score: 15.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 carbon

When smart meters save money – and the overheating planet | Letters
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:00:58 GMT

Michael Wilkinson has had a good experience using a smart meter when charging his electric car and using a heat pump. But other readers remain unconvinced about their benefits

Recent letters about smart meters (14 May) reported some readers’ bad experiences, but it’s not all negative – our smart meter is allowing our household to cut carbon and save money. In combination with our electric vehicle charger, the smart meter allows us to automatically charge our car at times when there is less demand on the grid and higher renewable-energy generation. This helps balance the grid, and I only pay 7p per kWh to charge the car. This works out at about 1.5p per mile to drive.

The smart meter also works with our heat pump and allows me to pay 15p per kWh for electricity to heat my home. The heat pump’s efficiency means that this works out at about half the price of gas for the same amount of heat.

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Match ID: 3 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 carbon

NASA Study Provides New Look at Orbital Debris, Potential Solutions
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000
New data analysis indicates that NASA and its partners could have more cost-effective methods for dealing with the growing issue of orbital debris than previously thought.  A new report from NASA’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy provides agency leadership with new insight about how to measure the risks presented by orbital debris.   “Growing activity […]
Match ID: 4 Score: 15.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 carbon

East Coast has a giant offshore freshwater aquifer—how did it get there?
Mon, 20 May 2024 16:23:06 +0000
For water-stressed cities, undersea aquifers could be a submerged solution.
Match ID: 5 Score: 15.00 source: arstechnica.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 climate change

Webb Cracks Case of Inflated Exoplanet
Mon, 20 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000
Why is the warm gas-giant exoplanet WASP-107 b so puffy? Two independent teams of researchers have an answer. Data collected using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, combined with prior observations from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, show surprisingly little methane (CH4) in the planet’s atmosphere, indicating that the interior of WASP-107 b must be significantly hotter […]
Match ID: 6 Score: 15.00 source: science.nasa.gov age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 carbon

I invented a pedal-powered home office. Now I exercise – and save energy – at my desk
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:00:11 GMT

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

Jim Gregory, 59, loves to cycle. More than a decade before the work-from-home revolution, the Iowa business owner was grappling with a conundrum now faced by many: how to stay active while spending so much of his day at the computer.

Jim wondered if he could combine the joy of cycling with a desire to reduce his energy consumption. Thus was born the PedalPC, a machine built from a repurposed bicycle trailer that generates enough electricity to run his computer, printer, phone chargers and home wifi.

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Match ID: 7 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 climate change

Garden with terracotta 3D-print bricks wins Chelsea flower show green medal
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:00:11 GMT

Design created with no concrete and completely sustainable materials is first to win new environmental prize

A garden built with “humble” terracotta made into 3D-printed bricks has won the first green medal at Chelsea flower show for being the most environmentally sustainable design.

This year’s show, held in the Royal hospital gardens in south-west London, has a strong environmental theme. At the press day on Monday, Dame Judi Dench was presented with a seedling taken from the Sycamore Gap tree unlawfully felled in Northumberland.

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Match ID: 8 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 carbon

Is “Love Is Blind” a Toxic Workplace?
Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Reality-TV contestants are barely paid, and the experience can feel like abuse. Former cast members of Netflix’s megahit are speaking out—and calling for solidarity.
Match ID: 9 Score: 15.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 toxic

How 3M Discovered, Then Concealed, the Dangers of Forever Chemicals
Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
The company found its own toxic compounds in human blood—and kept selling them.
Match ID: 10 Score: 15.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 toxic

The Bezos Earth fund has pumped billions into climate and nature projects. So why are experts uneasy?
Mon, 20 May 2024 07:15:03 GMT

Jeff Bezos’s $10bn climate and biodiversity fund has garnered glittering prizes, but concerns have been voiced over the influence it can buy – and its interest in carbon offsets

Late last month, the coronation of Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sánchez as environmental royalty was complete. At Conservation International’s glitzy annual gala in New York, with Harrison Ford, Jacinda Ardern and Shailene Woodley looking on, the couple were given the global visionary award for the financial contribution of the Bezos Earth Fund to the natural world.

“Jeff and Lauren are making history, not just with the sum of their investment in nature but also the speed of it,” said the Conservation International CEO, Dr M Sanjayan, whose organisation received a $20m grant from Bezos in 2021 for its work in the tropical Andes.

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Match ID: 11 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 carbon

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ ubiquitous in Great Lakes basin, study finds
Sat, 18 May 2024 18:06:03 GMT

PFAS chemicals present in air, rain, atmosphere and water in basin, which holds nearly 95% of US freshwater

Toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” are ubiquitous in the Great Lakes basin’s air, rain, atmosphere and water, new peer-reviewed research shows.

The first-of-its-kind, comprehensive picture of PFAS levels for the basin, which holds nearly 95% of the nation’s freshwater, also reveals that precipitation is probably a major contributor to the lakes’ contamination.

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Match ID: 12 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
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NASA to Start Designing More Sustainable Jet Engine Core
Sat, 18 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
NASA, alongside industry, will soon begin designing a new jet engine concept for the next generation of ultra-efficient airliners — officially graduating to the project’s next phase. As part of NASA’s goal to make the aviation industry more sustainable, the agency is developing a small core for a hybrid-electric turbofan jet engine that could reduce fuel […]
Match ID: 13 Score: 15.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 2 days
qualifiers: 15.00 carbon

Dr. Lori Glaze to begin six-month Detail as Acting Deputy Associate Administrator for ESDMD
Fri, 17 May 2024 20:04:00 +0000
Agency leadership has chosen Dr. Lori Glaze to begin a six-month detail as the Acting Deputy AA for the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD).
Match ID: 14 Score: 15.00 source: science.nasa.gov age: 2 days
qualifiers: 15.00 carbon

NASA Around the World: Interns Teach Virtual Lessons in Kenya
Fri, 17 May 2024 12:17:40 +0000
Video Credit: NASA/Dennis Brown, TechLit Africa When it comes to inspiring the next generation, NASA interns know no bounds. Interns at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland taught students 7,600 miles away in Mogotio, Kenya, but thanks to technology, they didn’t travel a single mile. Collaborating with TechLit Africa — a non-profit organization that teaches […]
Match ID: 15 Score: 12.86 source: www.nasa.gov age: 3 days
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Sols 4186-4188: Almost there…
Fri, 17 May 2024 11:43:22 +0000
Earth planning day: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 The rover planning engineers yet again did a great job navigating through the large bedrock blocks that litter the terrain in front of us. We are getting ever closer to being able to cross the Gediz Vallis channel and associated deposits, a feature we identified long before landing […]
Match ID: 16 Score: 12.86 source: science.nasa.gov age: 3 days
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Hubble Views Cosmic Dust Lanes
Fri, 17 May 2024 11:24:21 +0000
Featured in this new image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is a nearly edge-on view of the lenticular galaxy NGC 4753. Lenticular galaxies have an elliptical shape and ill-defined spiral arms. This image is the object’s sharpest view to date, showcasing Hubble’s incredible resolving power and ability to reveal complex dust structures. NGC 4753 […]
Match ID: 17 Score: 12.86 source: science.nasa.gov age: 3 days
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The Precarious Future of Big Sur’s Highway 1
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
How climate change is threatening one of the country’s most famous roadways.
Match ID: 18 Score: 12.86 source: www.newyorker.com age: 3 days
qualifiers: 12.86 climate change

Aviary: A New NASA Software Platform for Aircraft Modelling
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000
NASA has created a new digital modelling tool for aeronautical engineers to innovate new aircraft designs, building on decades of experience using highly advanced computer code for aviation. Using this tool, researchers can create simulations of conceptual aircraft featuring never-flown technology and receive detailed data about how it would work. Named “Aviary” for enclosures where […]
Match ID: 19 Score: 12.86 source: www.nasa.gov age: 3 days
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NASA Teammates Recall Favorite Memories Aboard Flying Laboratory
Tue, 14 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000
After flying more than three decades and 158 science campaigns, just one flight remains. NASA’s DC-8 Airborne Science Laboratory will make its final flight May 15 to Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, where it will be used to train future aircraft technicians by providing real-world experience in the college’s Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program. Before […]
Match ID: 20 Score: 12.86 source: www.nasa.gov age: 6 days
qualifiers: 6.43 climate change, 6.43 carbon

Meet NASA Women Behind World’s Largest Flying Laboratory
Mon, 13 May 2024 20:30:48 +0000
NASA’s DC-8 aircraft – the world’s largest flying science laboratory – began its science missions in 1987 and since then, has flown in service of the science community over places like Antarctica, Greenland, and Thailand. Aircraft like the DC-8 have enabled scientists to ask questions about life on Earth and explore them in a way […]
Match ID: 21 Score: 12.86 source: www.nasa.gov age: 6 days
qualifiers: 6.43 climate change, 6.43 carbon

NASA’s X-59 Passes Milestone Toward Safe First Flight
Wed, 15 May 2024 18:14:56 +0000
NASA has taken the next step toward verifying the airworthiness for its quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft with the completion of a milestone review that will allow it to progress toward flight.  A Flight Readiness Review board composed of independent experts from across NASA has completed a study of the X-59 project team’s approach to safety […]
Match ID: 22 Score: 10.71 source: www.nasa.gov age: 4 days
qualifiers: 10.71 carbon

NASA Uses Small Engine to Enhance Sustainable Jet Research
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Located inside a high-tech NASA laboratory in Cleveland is something you could almost miss at first glance: a small-scale, fully operational jet engine to test new technology that could make aviation more sustainable.  The engine’s smaller size and modestly equipped test stand means researchers and engineers can try out newly designed engine components less expensively […]
Match ID: 23 Score: 4.29 source: www.nasa.gov age: 21 days
qualifiers: 2.14 climate change, 2.14 carbon

NASA, FAA Partner to Develop New Wildland Fire Technologies
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:47:24 +0000
NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have established a research transition team to guide the development of wildland fire technology.  Wildland fires are occurring more frequently and at a larger scale than in past decades, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Emergency responders will need a broader set of technologies to prevent, monitor, and […]
Match ID: 24 Score: 4.29 source: www.nasa.gov age: 31 days
qualifiers: 2.14 climate change, 2.14 carbon

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

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

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

Match ID: 25 Score: 2.14 source: theintercept.com age: 9 days
qualifiers: 2.14 climate change

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

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

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

Match ID: 26 Score: 2.14 source: theintercept.com age: 9 days
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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: 27 Score: 2.14 source: www.nasa.gov age: 11 days
qualifiers: 2.14 carbon

ARMD Solicitations
Fri, 03 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000
This ARMD solicitations page compiles the opportunities to collaborate with NASA’s aeronautical innovators and/or contribute to their research to enable new and improved air transportation systems. A summary of available opportunities with key dates requiring action are listed first. More information about each opportunity is detailed lower on this page. University Leadership InitiativeKey date: May […]
Match ID: 28 Score: 2.14 source: www.nasa.gov age: 16 days
qualifiers: 2.14 carbon

NASA’s Commitment to Safety Starts with its Culture
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000
NASA works on projects that often have never been done, or perhaps the way they are being done has never been tried. Living on the edge of innovation requires a high degree of risk. After organizational silence led to the loss of space shuttle Challenger and its crew in 1986, NASA vowed to change the […]
Match ID: 29 Score: 2.14 source: www.nasa.gov age: 20 days
qualifiers: 2.14 carbon

How NIMBYs increase carbon emissions
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:59:08 +0000
Opposition to new buildings has unfortunate consequences
Match ID: 30 Score: 2.14 source: www.economist.com age: 67 days
qualifiers: 2.14 carbon

Hottest February marks ninth new monthly record
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:06:49 GMT
It's the ninth month of global temperature records in a row, driven by climate change and El Niño.
Match ID: 31 Score: 2.14 source: www.bbc.co.uk age: 74 days
qualifiers: 2.14 climate change

Why firms are racing to produce green ammonia
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:04:21 GMT
Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive.
Match ID: 32 Score: 2.14 source: www.bbc.co.uk age: 83 days
qualifiers: 2.14 carbon

A New Way to See Your Climate Anxiety
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
The climate crisis has become a mental health crisis. But eco-anxiety isn’t necessarily a pathology.
Match ID: 33 Score: 2.14 source: www.wired.com age: 119 days
qualifiers: 2.14 climate change

Global Emissions Could Peak Sooner Than You Think
Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Global deployment of solar and wind power, plus a surge in EV sales, means emissions from fossil-fuel-derived energy will finally hit the downward slope.
Match ID: 34 Score: 2.14 source: www.wired.com age: 124 days
qualifiers: 2.14 carbon

Ahrefs vs SEMrush: Which SEO Tool Should You Use?
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:16:00 +0000

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

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

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

What is SEMrush?

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

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

Features

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


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

Ahrefs

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

Features

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

Direct Comparisons: Ahrefs vs SEMrush

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

User Interface

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

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

AHREFS

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

Additional features of the Ahrefs platform include:

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

SEMRUSH

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

You'll also find some other options like

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

WHO WINS?

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

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

Rank Tracking

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

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

Ahrefs

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

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

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

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

SEMRUSH

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

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

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

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

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

WHO WINS?

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

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

Keyword Research

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

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

AHREFS

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

Ahrefs supports several features, including:

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

SEMRUSH

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

The Keyword Magic Tool also lets you to:

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

WHO WINS?

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

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

Competitor Analysis

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

AHREFS

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

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

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

SEMRUSH

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

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

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

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

WHO WINS?

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

Pricing

Ahrefs

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

SEMRUSH

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

Which SEO tool should you choose for digital marketing?

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

Consider choosing Ahrefs if you

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

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

 

Consider SEMrush if you:

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

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

 

 

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