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The 41 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (September 2024)
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000
Wicked Little Letters, Rebel Ridge, and Godzilla Minus One are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
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The 42 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (September 2024)
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000
Kaos, The Perfect Couple, and Sweet Home are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
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The 40 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (September 2024)
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000
Chimp Crazy, Industry, and City of God: The Fight Rages On are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.
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Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door wins Golden Lion at Venice film festival
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 19:29:23 GMT

Spanish director’s first English-language movie starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore tackles euthanasia

Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar’s first English-language movie, The Room Next Door, which tackles the hefty themes of euthanasia and the climate crisis, won the prestigious Golden Lion award at the Venice film festival on Saturday.

Starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, the film received an 18-minute standing ovation when it premiered at Venice earlier in the week – one of the longest in recent memory.

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The End of ‘Brat Summer’ Doesn’t Mean What You Think
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000
Yes, it means we’re moving into Demure Autumn or even PSL Time, but it also indicates seasons themselves are getting warped by meme culture.
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The Ghoulishly Retro Pleasures of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000
The director Tim Burton and the actor Michael Keaton resurrect a classic collaboration with supernatural-screwball verve.
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How the Cyber-Thriller ‘Red Rooms’ Became a Cult Classic Before It Was Ever Released
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000
Red Rooms is about things that happen in the dark corners of the internet. Naturally it found an audience of fans who pirated it there.
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America!: J. D. Vance’s Early Art-House Films Discovered
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Notable movies include “Cat Ladies,” “Stolen Valorian,” and “Awkward Daddy Stuff.”
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Most Frequently Asked Questions About NFTs(Non-Fungible Tokens)
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:04:00 +0000

 

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the most popular digital assets today, capturing the attention of cryptocurrency investors, whales and people from around the world. People find it amazing that some users spend thousands or millions of dollars on a single NFT-based image of a monkey or other token, but you can simply take a screenshot for free. So here we share some freuently asked question about NFTs.

1) What is an NFT?

NFT stands for non-fungible  token, which is a cryptographic token on a blockchain with unique identification codes that distinguish it from other tokens. NFTs are unique and not interchangeable, which means no two NFTs are the same. NFTs can be a unique artwork, GIF, Images, videos, Audio album. in-game items, collectibles etc.

2) What is Blockchain?

A blockchain is a distributed digital ledger that allows for the secure storage of data. By recording any kind of information—such as bank account transactions, the ownership of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), or Decentralized Finance (DeFi) smart contracts—in one place, and distributing it to many different computers, blockchains ensure that data can’t be manipulated without everyone in the system being aware.

3) What makes an NFT valuable?

The value of an NFT comes from its ability to be traded freely and securely on the blockchain, which is not possible with other current digital ownership solutionsThe NFT points to its location on the blockchain, but doesn’t necessarily contain the digital property. For example, if you replace one bitcoin with another, you will still have the same thing. If you buy a non-fungible item, such as a movie ticket, it is impossible to replace it with any other movie ticket because each ticket is unique to a specific time and place.

4) How do NFTs work?

One of the unique characteristics of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is that they can be tokenised to create a digital certificate of ownership that can be bought, sold and traded on the blockchain. 

As with crypto-currency, records of who owns what are stored on a ledger that is maintained by thousands of computers around the world. These records can’t be forged because the whole system operates on an open-source network. 

NFTs also contain smart contracts—small computer programs that run on the blockchain—that give the artist, for example, a cut of any future sale of the token.

5) What’s the connection between NFTs and cryptocurrency?

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) aren't cryptocurrencies, but they do use blockchain technology. Many NFTs are based on Ethereum, where the blockchain serves as a ledger for all the transactions related to said NFT and the properties it represents.5) How to make an NFT?

Anyone can create an NFT. All you need is a digital wallet, some ethereum tokens and a connection to an NFT marketplace where you’ll be able to upload and sell your creations

6) How to validate the authencity of an NFT?

When you purchase a stock in NFT, that purchase is recorded on the blockchain—the bitcoin ledger of transactions—and that entry acts as your proof of ownership.

7) How is an NFT valued? What are the most expensive NFTs?

The value of an NFT varies a lot based on the digital asset up for grabs. People use NFTs to trade and sell digital art, so when creating an NFT, you should consider the popularity of your digital artwork along with historical statistics.

In the year 2021, a digital artist called Pak created an artwork called The Merge. It was sold on the Nifty Gateway NFT market for $91.8 million.

8) Can NFTs be used as an investment?

Non-fungible tokens can be used in investment opportunities. One can purchase an NFT and resell it at a profit. Certain NFT marketplaces let sellers of NFTs keep a percentage of the profits from sales of the assets they create.

9) Will NFTs be the future of art and collectibles?

Many people want to buy NFTs because it lets them support the arts and own something cool from their favorite musicians, brands, and celebrities. NFTs also give artists an opportunity to program in continual royalties if someone buys their work. Galleries see this as a way to reach new buyers interested in art.

10) How do we buy an NFTs?

There are many places to buy digital assets, like opensea and their policies vary. On top shot, for instance, you sign up for a waitlist that can be thousands of people long. When a digital asset goes on sale, you are occasionally chosen to purchase it.

11) Can i mint NFT for free?

To mint an NFT token, you must pay some amount of gas fee to process the transaction on the Etherum blockchain, but you can mint your NFT on a different blockchain called Polygon to avoid paying gas fees. This option is available on OpenSea and this simply denotes that your NFT will only be able to trade using Polygon's blockchain and not Etherum's blockchain. Mintable allows you to mint NFTs for free without paying any gas fees.

12) Do i own an NFT if i screenshot it?

The answer is no. Non-Fungible Tokens are minted on the blockchain using cryptocurrencies such as Etherum, Solana, Polygon, and so on. Once a Non-Fungible Token is minted, the transaction is recorded on the blockchain and the contract or license is awarded to whoever has that Non-Fungible Token in their wallet.

12) Why are people investing so much in NFT?

 Non-fungible tokens have gained the hearts of people around the world, and they have given digital creators the recognition they deserve. One of the remarkable things about non-fungible tokens is that you can take a screenshot of one, but you don’t own it. This is because when a non-fungible token is created, then the transaction is stored on the blockchain, and the license or contract to hold such a token is awarded to the person owning the token in their digital wallet.

You can sell your work and creations by attaching a license to it on the blockchain, where its ownership can be transferred. This lets you get exposure without losing full ownership of your work. Some of the most successful projects include Cryptopunks, Bored Ape Yatch Club NFTs, SandBox, World of Women and so on. These NFT projects have gained popularity globally and are owned by celebrities and other successful entrepreneurs. Owning one of these NFTs gives you an automatic ticket to exclusive business meetings and life-changing connections.

Final Saying

That’s a wrap. Hope you guys found this article enlightening. I just answer some question with my limited knowledge about NFTs. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop them in the comment section below. Also I have a question for you, Is bitcoin an NFTs? let me know in The comment section below

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Telegram chief’s arrest sends a clear message: tech titans are not above the law
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 15:00:21 GMT

The detainment of the murky messaging service’s founder in France shows online moguls can no longer act with impunity

On 24 August, a Russian tech billionaire’s private jet landed at Le Bourget airport, north-east of Paris, to find that officers of the French judicial police were waiting for him. He was duly arrested and whisked away for interrogation. Four days later he was indicted on 12 charges, including alleged complicity in the distribution of child exploitation material and drug trafficking, barred from leaving France and placed under “judicial supervision”, which requires him to check in with the gendarmes twice a week until further notice.

The mogul in question, Pavel Durov, is a tech entrepreneur who collects nationalities the way others collect air miles. In fact it turns out that one of his citizenships is French, generously provided in 2021 by France’s president, Emmanuel Macron. Durov is also, it seems, a fitness fanatic with a punishing daily regime. “After eight hours of tracked sleep,” the Financial Times reports, “he starts the day ‘without exception’ with 200 push-ups, 100 sit-ups and an ice bath. He does not drink, smoke, eat sugar or meat, and saves time for meditation.” When not engaged in these demanding activities, he has also found time to father more than 100 kids as a sperm donor and to rival Elon Musk as a free-speech extremist.

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I saw athlete running towards me on fire after attack, neighbour tells BBC
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 23:28:22 GMT
Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after her former partner allegedly set her on fire.
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GB win five golds in 20-medal haul on penultimate day
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 22:40:46 GMT
Para-athlete Hannah Cockroft stars for GB, storming to her ninth Paralympic title in a British one-two in the T34 800m.
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Hannah Cockroft races away from field to claim ninth Paralympic gold
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 10:11:43 GMT

• Cockroft wins T34 800m by more than seven seconds
• Cyclist Graham sprints to victory in men’s C1-3 road race

Hannah Cockroft stormed to the ninth gold of her Paralympics career with a huge victory in the women’s T34 800m. Despite finishing 11 seconds outside her personal best, the 32-year-old’s time of 1min 55.44sec was 7.68sec clear of fellow ParalympicsGB athlete Kare Adenegan. Eva Houston of the USA took the bronze.

Cockroft led from the start to add to her 100m gold from last Sunday. “It’s like being back in London, I love it,” she said, as she reflected on a run that has resulted in at least two golds at every Paralympics from 2012 onwards (she won three in Rio). “This is how many people love Para sport. This is what we want to see. It doesn’t end here, we have world and European championships year on year, it’s not a four-year gap for us.”

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The Guardian view on the Paris Paralympics: a return to the spirit of London 2012 | Editorial
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:25:01 GMT

A vibrant, well-attended Games showcased the best of parasport. But the challenges outside the sporting arena remain the same

The size of the crowds, the brio of the marketing and the enhanced profile of star athletes made London 2012 a breakthrough moment in Paralympic history. Since then, it has been a slightly rockier ride. Poor ticket sales and financial problems overshadowed the lead-up to Rio in 2016. Tokyo, delayed to 2021, was a behind‑closed-doors affair, blighted by Covid.

A lot, therefore, was riding on Paris 2024. And in multiple ways, Paris has brilliantly delivered. As the Games come to a close this weekend, the aggregate attendance could surpass 2.5 million – not far from the record set in London. The crowds have been passionate, and whenever a French athlete was in the running for a medal, fiercely partisan. Just as during the hugely successful Olympics, the French capital has provided a sumptuous, charismatic backdrop to thrilling sporting competition throughout the city.

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‘We are freed in Gaza by sport’: shot putter flies Palestinian flag at Paralympics
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:04:56 GMT

Fadi Aldeeb, who had a month to train in his old event, was sole Gaza-born athlete at either Paris Games

Fadi Aldeeb got the call just a month before the Paralympics began asking him to return to the shot put, an event in which he hadn’t competed in years, to be the sole Palestinian representative at the Paris Games.

“When they asked me, of course I said yes because this is my country,” said the 38-year-old wheelchair basketball player from Gaza. “This experience isn’t about me, I am the voice of millions of people, to show their goals, their hopes and their successes. This is my opportunity to show the world who we are.”

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Rebecca Cheptegei’s family demand justice after death of runner set on fire by former partner
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:10:08 GMT

• Olympian sustained 80% burns during attack in Kenya
• Police say former boyfriend attacked her amid dispute

The family of a Ugandan athlete who died in Kenya after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend has called for justice and legal action against the culprit.

“I have a lot of grief because I’ve lost my daughter. I seek your help so that this person who has killed my daughter can be prosecuted,” Joseph Cheptegei, the father of Rebecca Cheptegei, told reporters at the hospital where she died.

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Trump dismisses new warnings of Russian interference in election
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 23:52:20 +0000
U.S. intelligence officials warned Friday of new covert efforts by Russia to sway the presidential election. At a rally in Wisconsin, Trump made clear he doesn’t buy it.
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Trump brought up the Justice Department’s investigation into Russian media executives charged this week in an...
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What's at stake in the US election? The climate for the next million years | Bill McKibben
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:36:42 GMT

Donald Trump gets everything wrong about the climate crisis. The results of the vote in November could reverberate for a million years

Here is the biggest thing happening on our planet as we head into the autumn of 2024: the Earth is continuing to heat dramatically. Scientists have said that there’s a better than 90% chance that this year will top 2023 as the warmest ever recorded. And paleoclimatologists were pretty sure last year was the hottest in the last 125,000 years. The result is an almost-cliched run of disasters: open Twitter/X anytime for pictures of floods pushing cars through streets somewhere. It is starting to make life on this planet very difficult, and in some places impossible. And it’s on target to get far, far worse.

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The U.S. Has Been at War in Yemen for 20 Years, but Houthis Can Still Choke the Red Sea
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Despite U.S. talk of peace and stability, and two decades of war, the people of Yemen are still suffering.

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Serco must be punished for ‘oppressive’ treatment of prisoners at Australia’s largest jail, legal experts say
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:00:28 GMT

Potential class action against private prison operator raised after 175 inmates at Clarence correctional centre locked in their cells for days after assault by a single prisoner

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Private prison operator Serco should face sanctions for punishing nearly 200 inmates at Australia’s largest jail in an “unreasonable and oppressive” manner after a guard was assaulted by a single prisoner, legal experts say.

Lawyers are investigating a potential class action against Serco on behalf of affected inmates at Clarence correctional centre after the New South Wales ombudsman determined the company’s conduct was contrary to law.

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Israel Just Killed Another American in the West Bank. Will the U.S. Ever Respond?
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:05:27 +0000

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a human rights activist, was protesting an illegal West Bank settlement when she was reportedly shot in the head by Israeli soldiers.

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Columbia Welcomes Students Back to Campus With Arrests
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:27:56 +0000

Two students, including one activist with Columbia University Apartheid Divest, were arrested in front of campus.

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CIA boss says west should not be intimidated by Russia’s nuclear threats
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 15:40:15 GMT

Bill Burns calls Vladimir Putin a ‘bully’ whose ‘sabre-rattling’ should not always be taken literally

Western leaders should not be intimidated by Kremlin threats of nuclear escalation, the head of the CIA said on Saturday, amid a debate over whether Anglo-French Storm Shadow missiles should be used inside Russia.

Bill Burns, on a visit to London alongside the head of MI6, said the US had brushed off a previous Russian nuclear scare in autumn 2022, demonstrating that threats from Moscow should not always be taken literally.

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Election 2024 latest news: Trump campaigned in Wisconsin; Harris preps for debate
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 23:45:11 +0000
Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.
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Analysis: Trump’s sudden move to re-litigate sexual abuse claims goes off the rails
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 23:45:11 +0000

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Trump’s Wisconsin speech was peppered with falsehoods
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 23:22:58 +0000

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Donald Trump told supporters in Wisconsin on Saturday that the investigation into the attack on the...
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Column: Tuesday’s debate should show whether Trump has learned how to campaign against Harris
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:01:06 +0000

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Trump repeats misleading attacks on Harris’s promotion of Floyd protest bail fund
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:34:47 +0000

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Trump says he wants to modify 25th Amendment
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:28:39 +0000

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GOP probe of Biden’s Afghanistan exit expands as election nears
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:23:28 +0000
House Republicans’ investigation was forecast to end this month, just as the Afghanistan war’s deadly endgame emerged as Trump’s new line of attack on Harris.
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Donald Trump has repeated his false claims that Venezuelan gangs have taken over apartment complexes in...
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 19:58:02 +0000

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In a meandering speech to supporters in Wisconsin, former president Donald Trump once again invoked the...
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Donald Trump said at a campaign event in Wisconsin on Saturday that, if elected president, he...
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Even in victory, Harris or Trump could earn a dubious prize: Hostile Congress
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 19:02:35 +0000
With Democrats close to a House majority and Republicans on the verge of claiming the Senate, the next president might not have a political honeymoon.
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Donald Trump is again falsely claiming that Kamala Harris was “in charge of” the movement to...
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 18:55:07 +0000

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Donald Trump is again comparing crowd sizes against Kamala Harris’s, who has shown momentum since she...
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Donald Trump has taken the stage at a rally in Wisconsin, kicking off with an immediate...
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Boris Johnson faces ‘serious questions’ over new business with uranium entrepreneur
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 18:19:07 GMT

Former prime minister also under fire for hiring ex-aide Charlotte Owen as VP despite her lack of energy sector experience

Boris Johnson failed to disclose that he met a uranium lobbyist while prime minister before entering into a new business with a controversial Iranian-Canadian uranium entrepreneur, the Observer can reveal.

Johnson’s new company Better Earth Limited also employs Charlotte Owen, a junior aide with just a few years work experience whom he elevated to the House of Lords last year at the age of 29, sparking intense controversy.

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Trump Media stock plunge has cost Trump $4 billion in potential wealth
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 18:09:43 +0000

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DNC trolls Trump and Vance with banners over college football games
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:07:34 +0000

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Donald Trump’s other legal headache: copyright infringement claims
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 15:26:53 +0000

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Tuesday’s debate should show whether Trump has learned how to campaign against Harris
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 15:22:04 +0000
The former president has been failing at tests on his temperament and answering questions on the issues. His debate answers will be telling on how he would perform if elected again.
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Etienne Charles: Creole Orchestra review – jazz trumpeter’s big band dream come true
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 15:00:21 GMT

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The Trinidad-born musician and his 22-piece ensemble excel in all styles, from Benny Goodman and Eartha Kitt to Charles’s own Carib-flavoured compositions

“Wow! A big band record – a dream come true,” writes Trinidad-born trumpet player Etienne Charles in the cover notes to his 10th album. A gifted player and composer, Charles has been waiting for a stab at his grand opus for the past decade, since singer René Marie asked him to arrange big band parts for her. Since then he has become a celebrated arranger, collaborating with the New York Philharmonic and the Charleston Jazz Orchestra among others.

His command of his 22-piece Creole Orchestra proves impeccable and absolute, dovetailing elaborate woodwind and brass parts with finely wrought solos. There’s a nod to big bands past on Benny Goodman’s Stompin’ at the Savoy and Jimmy Forrest’s Night Train, but the standouts are Charles’s own. A torrent of horns and percussion opens the album on Old School, while the jaunty Douens, named after creatures of Trinidadian folklore, is one of several Carib flavours. Joe Henderson’s A Shade of Jade allows saxophonist Michael Thomas to parade his hard bop chops, while Poison refashions Bell Biv DeVoe’s 1990 R&B hit. Marie shines with feline charm on Eartha Kitt’s I Wanna Be Evil and her own sultry Take My Breath Away. A brilliant recasting of tradition – “sometimes it takes a village,” says Charles.

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Despite Trump’s claims, killings are down. Feds credit real-time intelligence.
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 14:59:28 +0000

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New Harris ads frame Trump as threat to reproductive rights
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 13:26:26 +0000

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Trump turns to outlandish promises to offset $7 trillion in tax cuts
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 13:01:55 +0000

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Trump rants, resurfaces sexual assault allegations for 49 unfocused minutes
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 13:00:15 +0000

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Elon Musk is intrigued by the idea women can’t think freely because of ‘low T’
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 13:00:18 GMT

Every time it seems he can’t possibly sink any lower, the billionaire CEO grabs a shovel and starts digging

Every time I think Elon Musk can’t possibly sink any lower, he grabs a shovel and starts digging. In recent months, Apartheid Clyde (as he is nicknamed) has been doing his best to get Donald Trump elected by any means possible. As well as throwing money and an endorsement Trump’s way, Musk has posted multiple false election claims and reposted a fake version of Kamala Harris’s first campaign video that has been doctored to make her say she is the “ultimate diversity hire”.

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US ‘hero voters’ key to Harris win, say top ex-aides who plotted Labour UK victory
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 12:00:17 GMT

Two former senior advisers to Keir Starmer say their UK election strategy could benefit Democratic campaign

• Lessons of Labour UK win could help Harris defeat Trump

Keir Starmer’s former pollster, Deborah Mattinson, is to meet Kamala Harris’s campaign team in Washington this week to share details of how Labour pulled off its stunning election win by targeting key groups of “squeezed working-class voters who wanted change”.

The visit comes ahead of a separate trip by Starmer to Washington on Friday to meet US president Joe Biden, his second since becoming prime minister. It will also be his first since Biden stepped down and Harris became the Democratic nominee.

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Will Harris Get Trump to Self-Destruct at the Debate?
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000
“The stakes are genuinely huge,” Evan Osnos says. “As we’ve learned this year, debates can be actually decisive.”
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Trump rebrands his ramblings as ‘I do the weave’ – but is he just losing it?
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 10:00:15 GMT

Ex-president tries to fend off criticisms of mental acuity that plagued Biden as he waffles about sharks and batteries

For those baffled by Donald Trump’s forays into meandering discourses about electrocution, bacons sales or cannibal killers at his recent political rallies, the former US president had an explanation.

Trump assured supporters in Pennsylvania on Saturday that what might look like incoherent ramblings as he frequently departed from his scripted speech were instead indicators of his brilliance that impressed other great minds.

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RFK Jr. made big promises to pollution victims. Some say he didn’t keep them
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 10:00:47 +0000
Robert F. Kennedy made his reputation as an environmental lawyer and activist, but some involved in his most prominent cases say he failed them.
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Trump takes no questions at lengthy news conference on his legal cases
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 23:34:52 +0000
Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.
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Police dispute claims — echoed by Trump — that gang controls Colorado complex
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 23:02:52 +0000
The interim police chief in Aurora, Colo., said recently that a Venezuelan gang has “not taken over” a complex as some Republicans have claimed.
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Nikki Haley says she’s willing to campaign for Donald Trump, but he hasn’t asked her
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:59:10 +0000

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Analysis: Now, Trump says, the photo of him with E. Jean Carroll is ‘AI’
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:44:07 +0000

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Trump repeated a claim that “heavily armed Venezuelan gangs have taken over entire apartment buildings and...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:45:09 +0000

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Trump once again baselessly asserted that there was widespread voter fraud, and he asked the audience...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:31:36 +0000

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Addressing supportive law enforcement this evening in Charlotte, Donald Trump repeated his false assertion that when...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:28:25 +0000

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Trump is continuing to attack Democrats, baselessly claiming that they have “led a war on law...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:20:38 +0000

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Donald Trump again called the Manhattan criminal case in which he was convicted a “witch hunt,”...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:20:16 +0000

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Trump mocked Vice President Kamala Harris for practicing for their debate next week in Pennsylvania. She...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:19:25 +0000

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Trump’s N.Y. hush money sentencing delayed until after Nov. election
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:07:42 +0000
As a result of the date change, Donald Trump will probably face his New York sentencing either as a just-defeated candidate or as president-elect.
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, speaking to the Fraternal Order of Police after the group’s endorsement...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:03:04 +0000

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Donald Trump told Fraternal Order of Police members that “we have crime-ridden cities like we’ve never...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:01:37 +0000

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Biden calls Trump a ‘sucker’ and ‘loser’ for denigrating fallen American soldiers
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:44:44 +0000

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Former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney said former president Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance were...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:35:10 +0000

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Nation’s largest organization of law enforcement officers endorses Donald Trump
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:58:16 +0000

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Trump’s sudden move to re-litigate sexual abuse claims goes off the rails
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:54:20 +0000
On the eve of a crucial juncture in the presidential campaign, Trump on Friday decided it was time to extemporize in great, conspiratorial and seemingly ill-advised detail about the women who have accused him of misconduct.
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Now, Trump says, the photo of him with E. Jean Carroll may be ‘AI’
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:20:59 +0000
Trump’s scrambling effort to undermine the verdict in his sexual assault trial enters familiar territory.
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Preparing For Trump’s Next “Big Lie,” with the Election Lawyer Marc Elias
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000
The Democrats’ top legal strategist in the 2020 Presidential election won nearly every lawsuit brought by Trump’s team. He explains why the threat to democracy is far greater in 2024.
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In first Hispanic media interview, Harris slams Trump over bankruptcies
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:01:22 +0000

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Analysis: Following Trump’s train of thought as it derails on a child care question
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:49:46 +0000

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When Donald Trump finished speaking, he insulted reporters — “Some of you should be ashamed of...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:33:29 +0000

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Donald Trump pivoted to talking about the economy after spending the first 40-plus minutes of his...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:29:45 +0000

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In Donald Trump’s meandering opening remarks, he offered effusive praise for Judge Aileen M. Cannon.
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:12:12 +0000

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Donald Trump appears to be arguing that one reason he is innocent of sexual assault allegations...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:11:27 +0000

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Donald Trump said at his New York news conference that he is “disappointed in my legal...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:10:44 +0000

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In Donald Trump’s rambling statement denying accusations of sexual assault, he said he is the leading...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:02:20 +0000

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Donald Trump has spent the first 20 minutes of his New York news conference giving a...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:57:02 +0000

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Donald Trump has begun speaking in New York after appearing in court in a bid to...
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:48:42 +0000

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Trump attends court arguments on E. Jean Carroll case verdict
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:37:38 +0000

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Trump offers confusing plan to pay for U.S. child care with foreign tariffs
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:25:30 +0000
Trump made the comments Thursday at an event in New York City where he promised to lead a “national economic renaissance.”
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More than 90 corporate leaders, including James Murdoch, endorse Harris over Trump
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:05:35 +0000

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Analysis: The Walz family political drama pales compared to Trump’s
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:28:23 +0000

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Following Trump’s train of thought as it derails on a child care question
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:19:56 +0000
Trump sought out an applause line as if it were the sole exit in a flame-filled room.
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Trump expected in N.Y. court Friday on E. Jean Carroll appeal
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:03:02 +0000

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Amazon’s Alexa favored Harris over Trump after AI upgrade
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:21:13 +0000

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How Kamala Harris’s Coalition Changes the Race for Congress
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:05:50 +0000
The elections analyst Dave Wasserman assesses Black support for Donald Trump and explains a state-level primary that’s a national bellwether.
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Poll: Trump has slight lead over Harris in Texas
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:00:38 +0000

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Debate camp, role play and rival advice: Trump and Harris prepare for showdown – podcast
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:00:14 GMT

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will meet face to face on the debate stage next Tuesday. Jonathan Freedland speaks to Paul Begala – who helped Al Gore to prepare for his 2000 debate against George W Bush – about what the 2024 candidates will be doing to prepare.

What can they do to increase their chances of coming out on top, and will this debate be as election-defining as the last?

Archive: CSPAN, ABC, MSNBC, CNN

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Can Red-Baiting Save Trump’s Flailing Campaign?
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 23:23:54 +0000
On “Comrade Kamala” and the ex-President’s last-century approach to winning in 2024.
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Trump's Wall Street pitch: Punishing tariffs, low taxes, 'explosive' growth
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:11:22 EST
Trump arrived in New York amid growing concerns among some investors about his economic plans as Harris casts his agenda as a financially calamitous wishlist.
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Trump says he would name Elon Musk head of government efficiency commission
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:36:51 EST

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What Does “Election Interference” Even Mean Anymore?
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:19:20 +0000
How the once narrow term has come to be weaponized as “informational terrorism.”
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Aryna Sabalenka holds off Jessica Pegula fightback to win US Open
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 22:53:13 GMT

• Belarussian keeps composure to beat American 7-5, 7-5
• World No 2 has won two grand slam titles this year

As Aryna Sabalenka has cemented herself at the top of her sport over the past two seasons, in so many of the biggest grand slam matches her greatest opponent has been herself. Even when she has come in radiating with confidence, her game in full bloom, her head so often gets in the way. Recovering from so many painful collapses has required resilience beyond measure.

Nowhere have these struggles been more evident than in New York, a city that perfectly suits her electrifying game and outsized personality but where the positives from her two semi-finals and a final in the past three years had been blunted by brutal losses.

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Russia’s election influence efforts show sophistication, officials say
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:07:18 +0000

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‘The boomerang is returning’: life in Russia’s town with Ukrainian roots where Kyiv is now in charge
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:59:46 GMT

Humorists are using the plight of this small corner of Kursk region to make a point about Russian hypocrisy – but the invasion is no joke for either side

One morning recently, historian Yevhen Murza and comedian Feliks Redka, both from the city of Sumy in eastern Ukraine, hitched a lift into Ukrainian-occupied Russia. Their mission on arrival in Sudzha, the town that has been at the centre of Ukraine’s dramatic push into Russia’s Kursk region, was an unusual one: to record the latest episode of their long-running podcast series, dedicated to popularising Ukrainian history.

The deal was agreed via Instagram with a fan of their podcast who is serving in the Ukrainian army. In exchange for a drone that Redka had bought with proceeds from a recent standup tour, the soldier agreed that he and his friends would give the pair a ride to Sudzha and back.

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CIA chief says Ukraine’s incursion into Russia unnerved Moscow elites
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 15:47:00 +0000
CIA Director William J. Burns made the remarks Saturday during a rare public appearance with his British counterpart, Richard Moore, in London.
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Telegram chief’s arrest sends a clear message: tech titans are not above the law
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 15:00:21 GMT

The detainment of the murky messaging service’s founder in France shows online moguls can no longer act with impunity

On 24 August, a Russian tech billionaire’s private jet landed at Le Bourget airport, north-east of Paris, to find that officers of the French judicial police were waiting for him. He was duly arrested and whisked away for interrogation. Four days later he was indicted on 12 charges, including alleged complicity in the distribution of child exploitation material and drug trafficking, barred from leaving France and placed under “judicial supervision”, which requires him to check in with the gendarmes twice a week until further notice.

The mogul in question, Pavel Durov, is a tech entrepreneur who collects nationalities the way others collect air miles. In fact it turns out that one of his citizenships is French, generously provided in 2021 by France’s president, Emmanuel Macron. Durov is also, it seems, a fitness fanatic with a punishing daily regime. “After eight hours of tracked sleep,” the Financial Times reports, “he starts the day ‘without exception’ with 200 push-ups, 100 sit-ups and an ice bath. He does not drink, smoke, eat sugar or meat, and saves time for meditation.” When not engaged in these demanding activities, he has also found time to father more than 100 kids as a sperm donor and to rival Elon Musk as a free-speech extremist.

Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a letter of up to 250 words to be considered for publication, email it to us at observer.letters@observer.co.uk

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Justice Department says Russian disinformation campaign targeted Israel and US Jews
2024-09-07T11:51:35+00:00

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Hackers Threaten to Leak Planned Parenthood Data
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:30:00 +0000
Plus: Kaspersky’s US business sold, Nigerian sextortion scammers jailed, and Europe’s controversial encryption plans return.
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Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for white cabbage, peanut butter and gochujang noodles | The new vegan
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:00:16 GMT

You don’t need to be a straight A student to cook these easy instant noodles

I wrote this recipe for all the students heading back to university this week, but it’s too nice to withhold from everyone else, especially because it’s the sort of thing I like to eat on any day of the working week. It’s cheap, quick and delicious, and you need no skills to make it. The first eight ingredients are stirred together; the ninth, spring onions, just need a quick chop and a fry with the 11th ingredient, cabbage, which could be done while ingredient number 10, the noodles, are on the boil. A final flourish with some chopped peanuts and you’re ready for dinner.

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Russian documentary accused of falsely showing invading soldiers as victims
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 09:36:48 GMT

Anastasia Trofimova’s film Russians at War criticised for ‘distorted picture of reality’ in Ukraine after Venice premiere

A new documentary portraying the lives of Russian soldiers near the Ukrainian frontlines has faced fierce criticism for attempting to whitewash Moscow’s war crimes.

Russians at War, directed by the Russian-Canadian film-maker Anastasia Trofimova, chronicles seven months spent embedded with a Russian army battalion in eastern Ukraine, presenting itself as a unique window into the daily lives of Russian soldiers.

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Ukraine’s Kursk incursion already has its own museum exhibit in Kyiv
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 09:13:40 +0000
The museum director crossed into Russia days after Ukrainian troops and brought back a haul of items to portray a “picture of the war.”
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Beloved whale suspected of spying for Russia was shot to death, activists say
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:19:51 +0000
Hvaldimir the beluga won hearts in Norway’s coastal communities after showing up wearing a harness that read “Equipment St. Petersburg.”
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What Right-Wing Influencers Actually Said in Those Tenet Media Videos
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:23:26 +0000
A WIRED analysis shows that right-wing stars like Tim Pool and Benny Johnson focused on topics like Elon Musk and supposed racism toward white people in hundreds of videos allegedly paid for by Russia.
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NASA Sets Coverage for Crew Launch; Trio to Join Expedition 71
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:20:20 +0000
NASA astronaut Don Pettit will launch aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft, accompanied by cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner, to the International Space Station where they will join the Expedition 71 crew in advancing scientific research. Pettit, Ovchinin, and Vagner will lift off at 12:23 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Sept. 11 (9:23 p.m. Baikonur time) […]
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Ukraine’s Zelensky sharpens appeal to end restrictions on weapons
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:19:06 +0000
Zelensky’s appearance at the meeting of arms-donating nations in Germany underscores the critical juncture in Ukraine’s war with Russia.
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How a Russian airstrike ripped through people’s lives in Ukraine’s Poltava
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:41:48 +0000
The central Ukrainian city had been relatively untouched by air strikes. Then came one of the biggest attacks of the war.
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This EV will make you grin from ear to ear—the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:57:26 +0000
Hyundai N's attention to detail is on vivid display with this performance EV.
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Rome floats plan to charge tourists at Trevi Fountain
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:34:35 +0000
Italy’s most famous fountain has an overtourism problem, but locals say restricting access might not be the best solution.
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Iran warns Russia against siding with Azerbaijan in border dispute
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:25:49 GMT

Row may signal that newly elected Tehran government is willing to take tougher line with Moscow

Iran’s new reformist government has warned Russia against siding with Azerbaijan in a border dispute as concerns in Tehran persist over its relations with Moscow.

The Iranian foreign minister, Sayeed Abbas Araghchi, took the unusual step of upbraiding Russia after Moscow sided with Azerbaijan over its calls for a land corridor along the Armenia-Iran border that Tehran fears could limit its access to Europe and the wider world.

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Bread Salad With Peaches, Corn and Black Beans
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000
This bread salad inspired by Italy’s classic panzanella bursts with flavor and texture from summer peaches, corn and feta, with black beans for extra heft and nutrition.
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DOJ: Russia Aimed Propaganda at Gamers, Minorities to Swing 2024 Election
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:10:07 +0000
Newly unsealed court documents reveal in unprecedented detail a campaign called the Good Old USA Project, which Russian authorities believed could impact the US election.
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Russia’s Most Notorious Special Forces Unit Now Has Its Own Cyber Warfare Team
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:00:35 +0000
Unit 29155 of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency—a team responsible for coup attempts, assassinations, and bombings—has branched out into brazen hacking operations with targets across the world.
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Harris targets small business tax break in contrast with Trump’s corporate tax cuts
Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:01:48 EST
The vice president looks to beef up her economic plans ahead of next week's debate.
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Right-Wing Influencer Network Tenet Media Allegedly Spread Russian Disinformation
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:57:37 +0000
In an unsealed indictment, the DOJ alleges that employees of state-owned RT contracted for and oversaw the dissemination of Kremlin talking points by popular right-wing influencers, including Benny Johnson and Tim Pool.
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Out of the Sky
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000
In remote Kazakhstan, the photographer Andrew McConnell captured the places where astronauts return to Earth.
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Winter fuel payments cut ‘one of the worst decisions I have ever seen’ says ex pensions minister
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:33:23 GMT

Crossbench peer will table ‘fatal’ Lords motion, as Starmer faces damaging rebellion in Commons vote

• Steve Webb: There’s no need to cut poorer pensioners’ income. Smarter winter fuel solutions are at hand

The respected former pensions minister Ros Altmann has tabled a “fatal” parliamentary motion to kill off the government’s controversial plan to limit winter fuel payments, describing it as “one of the worst decisions I have ever seen”.

The move by Baroness Altmann, a crossbench peer and leading expert on issues affecting elderly people, comes amid growing pressure on the prime minister, Keir Starmer, from across the ­political spectrum, to drop or modify the plan ahead of a series of key votes this week.

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There’s no need to cut poorer pensioners’ income. Smarter winter fuel solutions are at hand | Steve Webb
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:33:23 GMT

Payments could be restricted to those living in lower council tax bands, as money expert Martin Lewis has suggested

• Winter fuel payments cut ‘one of the worst decisions I have ever seen’ says ex pensions minister

The new government’s honeymoon period with the voters ended at 3.33pm on Monday 29 July. This was when the chancellor stood up to announce to MPs that all but the poorest pensioners would lose their winter fuel payments.

The politics of this announcement were pretty grim. It is one thing coming up with a package of cuts where everyone feels some of the pain but we are “all in this together”. It is quite another to make one group of voters feel singled out by the government. And the problem was made worse a few weeks later when Ofgem announced a 10% increase in energy bills for this winter.

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Sixteen US rural electric co-ops to get USD 7.3bn for clean energy
2024-09-07T16:37:38+00:00

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Americans misunderstand their contribution to deteriorating environment
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:16:56 +0000
A global survey suggests 88 percent of people are worried about the state of nature.
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How to Address Two Environmental Crises at Once
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:21:54 +0000
Solar fields turn out to be ideal for pollinators, too.
Match ID: 109 Score: 15.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 15.00 energy

Research Plane Dons New Colors for NASA Hybrid Electric Flight Tests
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Parked under the lights inside a hangar in Seattle, a hybrid electric research aircraft from electric motor manufacturer magniX showed off a new look symbolizing its journey toward helping NASA make sustainable aviation a reality.   During a special unveiling ceremony hosted by magniX on Aug. 22, leaders from the company and NASA revealed the aircraft, […]
Match ID: 110 Score: 12.86 source: www.nasa.gov age: 3 days
qualifiers: 12.86 energy

David Sedaris Meets the Pope
Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000
I thought that the e-mailed invitation was spam. “Nice try, Russia,” I said to my laptop screen. But the Pope really did want to meet with comics and humorists.
Match ID: 111 Score: 11.43 source: www.newyorker.com age: 5 days
qualifiers: 11.43 russia

Project 2025 Roots Date Back Half a Century
Sat, 31 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Ryan Grim and David Sirota examine how a memo from 1971 laid the groundwork for enshrining corporate corruption in American politics.

The post Project 2025 Roots Date Back Half a Century appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 112 Score: 11.43 source: theintercept.com age: 7 days
qualifiers: 7.14 trump, 4.29 energy

China to build first-ever thorium molten salt nuclear power station in Gobi Desert
2024-09-06T21:38:57+00:00

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Match ID: 113 Score: 10.00 source: www.reddit.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 10.00 nuclear

What Kamala Harris Meant by “Most Lethal Fighting Force” in Her DNC Speech
Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:22:00 +0000

The Pentagon buzzword can apply to anything from missiles to pepperoni pizzas inside the military — while papering over the corpses that “lethality” produces.

The post What Kamala Harris Meant by “Most Lethal Fighting Force” in Her DNC Speech appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 114 Score: 9.29 source: theintercept.com age: 11 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump, 2.86 russia, 2.86 korea

Donald Trump’s trade hawk is plotting behind bars
Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:48:56 +0000
Peter Navarro’s dark vision of the global economy could shape Trump 2
Match ID: 115 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 88 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump, 2.14 trump

Columbia Cuts Due Process for Student Protesters After Congress Demands Harsher Punishment
Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:12:08 +0000

After congressional criticism and subpoenas, Columbia suddenly decided to skip speaking to student protesters and go to hearings.

The post Columbia Cuts Due Process for Student Protesters After Congress Demands Harsher Punishment appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 116 Score: 5.00 source: theintercept.com age: 9 days
qualifiers: 5.00 sanctions

How vulnerable is Israel to sanctions?
Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:56:50 +0000
So far, measures have had little effect. That could change
Match ID: 117 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 23 days
qualifiers: 5.00 sanctions

Why Is a Dem-Aligned Political Shop Making RFK Jr. Ads?
Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:55:55 +0000

Videos leaked to The Intercept include both “Stand With Kennedy” and “Stand Against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.” campaign spots.

The post Why Is a Dem-Aligned Political Shop Making RFK Jr. Ads? appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 118 Score: 3.57 source: theintercept.com age: 8 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Why the Media Won’t Report the Truth About Trump
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:09:13 +0000

The political press has doubled down on horse-race coverage of the election, overlooking the threat Trump poses to democracy.

The post Why the Media Won’t Report the Truth About Trump appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 119 Score: 3.57 source: theintercept.com age: 10 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Vance warns of China’s influence during Michigan rally
Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:16:42 EST
Vance’s rally Tuesday was the first of a series of events in Rust Belt swing states that he and Trump are visiting this week.
Match ID: 120 Score: 3.57 source: www.politico.com age: 11 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Homeland Security Still Dreams of Face Recognition at the Border
Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:29:40 +0000

The Department of Homeland Security wants to use face recognition technology on drivers and passengers approaching the border.

The post Homeland Security Still Dreams of Face Recognition at the Border appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 121 Score: 3.57 source: theintercept.com age: 11 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Trump, Harris lay out tax plans with trillions of dollars on the line
Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:00 EST
With a huge swath of Trump’s 2017 tax cuts set to expire at the end of next year, the presidential candidates are putting down markers on the issue.
Match ID: 122 Score: 3.57 source: www.politico.com age: 11 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Harris goes after Trump on economy and inflation in new ad
Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:51:33 EST
The vice president is trying to shore up the affordability argument.
Match ID: 123 Score: 3.57 source: www.politico.com age: 12 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

At DNC, the Squad Warns Democrats to Wake Up to the Threat of AIPAC
Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:30:33 +0000

“It was Jamaal and I this time,” said Rep. Cori Bush, who was ousted by AIPAC millions, “but who is it going to be in two years?”

The post At DNC, the Squad Warns Democrats to Wake Up to the Threat of AIPAC appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 124 Score: 3.57 source: theintercept.com age: 14 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

The US Navy Has Run Out of Pants
Sat, 24 Aug 2024 10:30:00 +0000
Plus: The US intelligence community formally blames Iran for Trump campaign hack, aircraft-tracking platform FlightAware says a “configuration error” exposed sensitive user data, and more.
Match ID: 125 Score: 3.57 source: www.wired.com age: 14 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Kamala Harris Mentioned Palestinian Suffering — in the Passive Voice
Fri, 23 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Democrats united behind Kamala Harris, but tension over Gaza simmered throughout the DNC.

The post Kamala Harris Mentioned Palestinian Suffering — in the Passive Voice appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 126 Score: 3.57 source: theintercept.com age: 15 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Democrats Abandoned Their Anti-Death Penalty Stance. Those on Federal Death Row May Pay the Price.
Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:24:47 +0000

Witnesses to Trump's execution spree are dismayed by Democrats' decision to remove death penalty opposition from their party platform.

The post Democrats Abandoned Their Anti-Death Penalty Stance. Those on Federal Death Row May Pay the Price. appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 127 Score: 3.57 source: theintercept.com age: 15 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Trump hits Harris on the economy: 'She destroys everything she touches'
Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:20:14 EST

Match ID: 128 Score: 3.57 source: www.politico.com age: 23 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Gary Gensler is the most controversial man in American finance
Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:18:55 +0000
Donald Trump is just the latest to take a swing. In an interview with The Economist, the SEC chair defends his record
Match ID: 129 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 37 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Donald Trump wants a weaker dollar. What are his options?
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:41:16 +0000
All come with their own drawbacks
Match ID: 130 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 44 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

JD Vance at RNC: Trump is the working class' 'last, best hope'
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 23:28:58 EST

Match ID: 131 Score: 3.57 source: www.politico.com age: 51 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Trumponomics would not be as bad as most expect
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:35:08 +0000
Opposition would come from all angles
Match ID: 132 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 58 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Is America approaching peak tip?
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:05:29 +0000
The country’s gratuity madness may soon calm, so long as Donald Trump does not get his way
Match ID: 133 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 79 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

Who is the Russian billionaire founder of Telegram? – video explainer
Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:22:48 GMT

On Saturday 24 April, the billionaire founder of the Telegram social media and messaging app, Pavel Durov, was arrested by French authorities as he disembarked from his private jet in Paris on his way from Azerbaijan. Officials said the arrest was part of an inquiry into criminal activity on the platform and a lack of cooperation with law enforcement. Durov has since been formally charged. 

In a statement on Sunday, Telegram said it abided by European Union laws and that its moderation was 'within industry standards and constantly improving'. 'Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe,' it said. 'It is absurd to claim that a platform, or its owner, are responsible for abuse of that platform.'

Durov, known as the 'Russian Mark Zuckerberg' for having founded a similar platform to Zuckerberg’s Facebook in Russia called VKontakte, is a self-styled champion of free speech and has cultivated a reputation for being unwilling to work with authorities to censor and more closely control what happens on his platform. His arrest has raised important questions about the extent to which tech executives are responsible for how users employ their social media networks. Chris Stokel-Walker, a technology journalist, explains the implications of Durov's arrest for the tech sector

• Telegram CEO charged in France for ‘allowing criminal activity’ on messaging app

• What the Telegram founder’s arrest means for the regulation of social media firms

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Match ID: 134 Score: 2.86 source: www.theguardian.com age: 9 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

Powerful Spyware Exploits Enable a New String of ‘Watering Hole’ Attacks
Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:17:35 +0000
Suspected Russian hackers have compromised a series of websites to utilize sophisticated spyware exploits that are eerily similar to those created by NSO Group and Intellexa.
Match ID: 135 Score: 2.86 source: www.wired.com age: 9 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

How Vladimir Putin hopes to transform Russian trade
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:44:29 +0000
He believes the country’s future lies with China and India. What could go wrong?
Match ID: 136 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 10 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

My Paralympic dream: the amputee from Gaza cycling for Palestine – video
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:02:01 GMT

The Gaza Sunbirds are a team of paracyclists from Gaza, set up in 2020 by cyclist Alaa al-Dali after he was shot in the leg by an Israeli sniper during the Great March of Return in 2018. The Sunbirds' journey has taken them from the war-ravaged Palestinian territory to Belgium, Italy and Kazakhstan in pursuit of their dream: to represent Palestine at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.

The Gaza war has resulted in thousands of amputations, including those carried out on an estimated 1,000-plus children, all of whom have immediate and life-long needs.

For more information about the Gaza Sunbirds and to donate to the work they do, please visit: https://gazasunbirds.org/

This video uses material from an upcoming feature documentary about the Sunbirds.

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Match ID: 137 Score: 2.86 source: www.theguardian.com age: 10 days
qualifiers: 2.86 italy

Pavel Durov’s Arrest Leaves Telegram Hanging in the Balance
Sun, 25 Aug 2024 22:01:52 +0000
Durov has reportedly been detained in France over Telegram’s alleged failure to adequately moderate illegal content on the messaging app. His arrest sparked backlash and left some associates asking, what now?
Match ID: 138 Score: 2.86 source: www.wired.com age: 13 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

Modi tells Zelenskiy he is ready to work ‘as a friend’ to bring about peace deal
Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:56:01 GMT

Indian PM says he respects and supports ‘sovereignty and territorial integrity’ of Ukraine during historic visit

India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, made a historic visit to Kyiv on Friday and told Volodymyr Zelenskiy he was ready to work “as a friend” to bring about a peace deal that would end Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Modi said he respected and supported Ukraine’s “sovereignty and territorial integrity”. “It is our highest priority,” he said, adding that he had told Vladimir Putin during their meeting in July that “problems cannot be resolved on the battlefield”. The war could only end through “dialogue and diplomacy”, he stressed.

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Match ID: 139 Score: 2.86 source: www.theguardian.com age: 15 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

When War Came to Their Country, They Built a Map
Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000
The Telegram channel and website Deep State uses public data and insider intelligence to power its live tracker of Ukraine’s ever-shifting front line.
Match ID: 140 Score: 2.86 source: www.wired.com age: 15 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

Vladimir Putin spends big—and sends Russia’s economy soaring
Sun, 11 Aug 2024 15:58:18 +0000
How long can the party last?
Match ID: 141 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 27 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

Foodies’ favourite: the Italian tipple beloved by in-the-know chefs and bar staff
Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:08:12 GMT

With its complex flavour and long Italian history, it’s no wonder the food world loves Fernet-Branca

A shot of Fernet-Branca is the bartender’s handshake, or so I was told when I was given my first taste of the intensely aromatic Italian amaro at the Griffin in Shoreditch, east London. But maybe it should be called the chef’s handshake too, given its cult status in the foodie world. This pub, so often frequented by chefs and kitchen workers, has its own gleaming Fernet-Branca tap – a testament to both its place in hospitality culture and its popularity among the pub’s culinary clientele.

So what does it taste like? It’s complicated. Let’s begin with the fresh herbal notes of peppermint, gentian and angelica, the bitterness of cinchona, and then move into hot spice and floral flourishes – saffron, rhubarb, iris, chamomile and myrrh. A decadent melange of exotic ingredients, every sip of Fernet-Branca is a taste of Italian heritage and culinary prestige. It’s a bitter drink, from Italy’s long history of traditional liqueur tonics made in monasteries by monks as digestifs from as far back as the 13th century.

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Match ID: 142 Score: 2.86 source: www.theguardian.com age: 29 days
qualifiers: 2.86 italy

Good friends, chic threads: how to enjoy an Italian aperitivo at home with these authentic cocktail recipes
Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:06:52 GMT

Awaken your senses with a pre-dinner ritual that has enraptured Italians for centuries. Here are five mouth-watering drinks to enjoy this summer

What word conjures up Italian summer evenings better than aperitivo? What started as a pre-dinner drink to “open the appetite” (aprire in Italian means “to open”) has become one of the most important social rituals in Italy. From about 7pm to 9pm, as offices begin to empty, Italian bars fill up with people still in their trendy work attire, elegant pant suits for the ladies, clean lines accessorised with smart loafers for the gents – a stark contrast to Britain’s uber relaxed pub attire.

The modern motives for aperitivo are many: celebrating birthdays or promotions with loved ones or colleagues, to see and be seen in a glamorous setting, but mostly just meeting up with your pals for an after-work catchup over a negroni or two. Whoever it’s with, the social aspect of aperitivo is vital. Oh, and food. Most bars in Italy will serve abundant free food (can you imagine that in Britain?), which has given rise to the Italian concept of apericena (a combination of the words aperitivo and cena, the Italian word for dinner), where you fill up on lots of snacks and skip dinner altogether.

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Match ID: 143 Score: 2.86 source: www.theguardian.com age: 29 days
qualifiers: 2.86 italy

Salute! Three of the best bars to enjoy Italian cocktails in the UK
Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:05:31 GMT

From Edinburgh to London, embrace the sophistication of an aperitivo at these stylish watering holes

To those in the know, the British cocktail scene is growing up. Just like a child moving into adulthood, it’s evolving from the overly sweet, simple cocktails of the early 2000s into an older, wiser drinks scene with a tinge of bitterness. Negronis are in vogue and drink aficionados have trained their taste buds to enjoy neon-bright spritzes instead of slushie-like daiquiris on a summer evening. Bitter, herbal amaros such as Fernet-Branca and Carpano bitter, and rich vermouths such as Antica Formula are slowly replacing sugary syrups as cocktail palates develop and mature. Italy has long led the way in grownup cocktails, and there are a handful of UK bars where you can embrace the sophistication of the Italian cocktail.

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Match ID: 144 Score: 2.86 source: www.theguardian.com age: 29 days
qualifiers: 2.86 italy

How Vladimir Putin created a housing bubble
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:39:56 +0000
Prices have risen by 172% in Russia’s biggest cities over the past three years
Match ID: 145 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 47 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

European banks are making heady profits in Russia
Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:56:28 +0000
But for how much longer?
Match ID: 146 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 93 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

At Work and Beyond, NASA Employees Find Joy in Aviation
Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:07:19 +0000
The first “A” in NASA stands for aeronautics. Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is just one of several NASA centers conducting revolutionary research to make flight cleaner, safer, and quieter. But an interest in flying goes beyond the professional for many at NASA. Meet a handful of NASA Glenn employees who have a personal connection […]
Match ID: 147 Score: 2.14 source: www.nasa.gov age: 19 days
qualifiers: 2.14 energy

Government sets record budget for green energy auction
Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:08:47 GMT
The government says its budget to support a renewable energy auction will rise 50%.
Match ID: 148 Score: 2.14 source: www.bbc.com age: 38 days
qualifiers: 2.14 energy

Europe faces an unusual problem: ultra-cheap energy
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:53:05 +0000
The continent is failing to adapt to a renewables boom
Match ID: 149 Score: 2.14 source: www.economist.com age: 79 days
qualifiers: 2.14 energy

Fusion Sparks an Energy Revolution
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000
After hitting a power-output milestone, fusion technology is ready to graduate from small-scale lab experiment to full-sized power plant.
Match ID: 150 Score: 2.14 source: www.wired.com age: 80 days
qualifiers: 2.14 energy

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: 151 Score: 2.14 source: www.wired.com age: 234 days
qualifiers: 2.14 energy

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8 fast, easy dinner recipes that don’t skimp on flavor
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 14:00:32 +0000
These quick, easy dinner recipes are here to help you get through a busy week.
Match ID: 0 Score: 50.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food, 20.00 recipes

Deliveroo accused of paying drivers below agreed minimum of £12 an hour
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 16:00:22 GMT

One driver says rates do not account for waiting times, traffic, and customers taking time to answer the door

Deliveroo has been accused of ­paying drivers below a minimum pay floor the company agreed earlier this year as part of the first-ever union ­agreement to cover earnings in the gig economy.

Analysis carried out by Rodeo, an app that helps gig economy workers track their payments, showed that of 531 food orders completed in the past four months, 278 fell below the rate of £12 an hour agreed with the GMB union in May.

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Match ID: 1 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for white cabbage, peanut butter and gochujang noodles | The new vegan
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:00:16 GMT

You don’t need to be a straight A student to cook these easy instant noodles

I wrote this recipe for all the students heading back to university this week, but it’s too nice to withhold from everyone else, especially because it’s the sort of thing I like to eat on any day of the working week. It’s cheap, quick and delicious, and you need no skills to make it. The first eight ingredients are stirred together; the ninth, spring onions, just need a quick chop and a fry with the 11th ingredient, cabbage, which could be done while ingredient number 10, the noodles, are on the boil. A final flourish with some chopped peanuts and you’re ready for dinner.

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Match ID: 2 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

How to use a wok: Cooking, cleaning and seasoning techniques
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:00:48 +0000
With just a little elbow grease, you can get your wok in tip-top shape for making stir-fries, fried rice and more.
Match ID: 3 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 food

Owner of 7-Eleven rejects $39bn takeover offer from Canadian rival
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:07:58 GMT

Japanese group says Couche-Tard plan undervalues firm, but leaves door open to higher offer

• Business live – latest updates

The parent company of the global convenience store chain 7-Eleven has rejected a near $39bn (£29.6bn) takeover offer from a Canadian rival, arguing it “grossly undervalues” the company.

Last month, Tokyo-based Seven & i revealed that it had received a bid from Alimentation Couche-Tard setting the scene for what could be Japan’s biggest ever foreign takeover.

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Match ID: 4 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 food

xBloom Studio Coffee Machine Review: The Future May Be Closer Than You Think
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:58:00 +0000
xBloom’s all-in-one Studio Coffee Machine is a work in progress but still wows.
Match ID: 5 Score: 30.00 source: www.wired.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

The U.S. Has Been at War in Yemen for 20 Years, but Houthis Can Still Choke the Red Sea
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Despite U.S. talk of peace and stability, and two decades of war, the people of Yemen are still suffering.

The post The U.S. Has Been at War in Yemen for 20 Years, but Houthis Can Still Choke the Red Sea appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 6 Score: 30.00 source: theintercept.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 30.00 food

Spotted dick to jambalaya: Terry's 50 years of feeding MPs
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 23:51:36 GMT
As he retires, Terry Wiggins shares memories - and recipes - from his decades in the Commons kitchen.
Match ID: 7 Score: 20.00 source: www.bbc.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 20.00 recipes

Bread Salad With Peaches, Corn and Black Beans
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000
This bread salad inspired by Italy’s classic panzanella bursts with flavor and texture from summer peaches, corn and feta, with black beans for extra heft and nutrition.
Match ID: 8 Score: 20.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 20.00 recipes

Good friends, chic threads: how to enjoy an Italian aperitivo at home with these authentic cocktail recipes
Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:06:52 GMT

Awaken your senses with a pre-dinner ritual that has enraptured Italians for centuries. Here are five mouth-watering drinks to enjoy this summer

What word conjures up Italian summer evenings better than aperitivo? What started as a pre-dinner drink to “open the appetite” (aprire in Italian means “to open”) has become one of the most important social rituals in Italy. From about 7pm to 9pm, as offices begin to empty, Italian bars fill up with people still in their trendy work attire, elegant pant suits for the ladies, clean lines accessorised with smart loafers for the gents – a stark contrast to Britain’s uber relaxed pub attire.

The modern motives for aperitivo are many: celebrating birthdays or promotions with loved ones or colleagues, to see and be seen in a glamorous setting, but mostly just meeting up with your pals for an after-work catchup over a negroni or two. Whoever it’s with, the social aspect of aperitivo is vital. Oh, and food. Most bars in Italy will serve abundant free food (can you imagine that in Britain?), which has given rise to the Italian concept of apericena (a combination of the words aperitivo and cena, the Italian word for dinner), where you fill up on lots of snacks and skip dinner altogether.

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Match ID: 9 Score: 7.14 source: www.theguardian.com age: 29 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food, 2.86 recipes

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Tue, 09 Jul 2019 08:19:21 GMT

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

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

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Match ID: 10 Score: 7.14 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1887 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food, 2.86 recipes

College Administrators Spent Summer Break Dreaming Up Ways to Squash Gaza Protests
Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:52:02 +0000

New York University students who speak out against Zionism will now risk violating the school’s nondiscrimination policies.

The post College Administrators Spent Summer Break Dreaming Up Ways to Squash Gaza Protests appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 11 Score: 4.29 source: theintercept.com age: 11 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food

Foodies’ favourite: the Italian tipple beloved by in-the-know chefs and bar staff
Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:08:12 GMT

With its complex flavour and long Italian history, it’s no wonder the food world loves Fernet-Branca

A shot of Fernet-Branca is the bartender’s handshake, or so I was told when I was given my first taste of the intensely aromatic Italian amaro at the Griffin in Shoreditch, east London. But maybe it should be called the chef’s handshake too, given its cult status in the foodie world. This pub, so often frequented by chefs and kitchen workers, has its own gleaming Fernet-Branca tap – a testament to both its place in hospitality culture and its popularity among the pub’s culinary clientele.

So what does it taste like? It’s complicated. Let’s begin with the fresh herbal notes of peppermint, gentian and angelica, the bitterness of cinchona, and then move into hot spice and floral flourishes – saffron, rhubarb, iris, chamomile and myrrh. A decadent melange of exotic ingredients, every sip of Fernet-Branca is a taste of Italian heritage and culinary prestige. It’s a bitter drink, from Italy’s long history of traditional liqueur tonics made in monasteries by monks as digestifs from as far back as the 13th century.

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Match ID: 12 Score: 4.29 source: www.theguardian.com age: 29 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food

ISS Daily Summary Report – 7/15/2024
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:00:09 +0000
Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT): Today, the CFT crew assisted the ISS crew by performing a USOS food audit and continuing to complete different payload activities. Payloads: Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR): Fuel Oxidizer Management Assembly (FOMA) Calibration was performed. The upper rack doors were opened, the bottle valves were closed, the pressure in the …
Match ID: 13 Score: 4.29 source: blogs.nasa.gov age: 54 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food

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Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:06:20 GMT

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

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Match ID: 14 Score: 4.29 source: www.theguardian.com age: 718 days
qualifiers: 4.29 food

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

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

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

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

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

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

So, What is Blockchain?

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

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

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

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

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

Let’s get to know more about the blockchain.

How does blockchain work?

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

Here’s how it works:

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

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

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

How are Blockchains used?

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

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

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

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

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

What is Blockchain Decentralization?

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

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

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

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

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

Pros and Cons of Blockchain

Blockchain has many advantages and disadvantages. 

Pros

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

Cons

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Blockchain

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

Is Blockchain a cryptocurrency?

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

Is it possible for Blockchain to be hacked?

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

What is the most prominent blockchain company?

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

Who owns Blockchain?

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

What is the difference between Bitcoin and Blockchain technology?

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

What is the difference between Blockchain and a Database?

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

Final Saying

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

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