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How technology helps and harms endangered languages
Technology is accelerating the rate of language disappearance, even while it offers the hope of preserving those that are endangered or extinct. A new crowd-sourcing platform aims to preserve the sound of Romeyka, an endangered relation to Greek considered a …
How technology helps and harms endangered languages Read More‘Limiting presidential legacies’
‘The presidency, I’m against it’ Andy Kessler in The Wall Street Journal Anyone “who splashes his name on tall buildings” cares about legacy, says Andy Kessler. So, what could Donald Trump do if he wins a second presidential term to …
‘Limiting presidential legacies’ Read MoreToday’s political cartoons – April 8, 2024
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Today’s political cartoons – April 8, 2024 Read MoreBrazil accuses Musk of ‘disinformation campaign’
What happened Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Sunday opened an inquiry into tech billionaire Elon Musk, saying the X owner was waging a public “disinformation campaign” after refusing to comply with a court order to block certain …
Brazil accuses Musk of ‘disinformation campaign’ Read MoreIsrael’s ‘tactical’ withdrawal
What happened The Israeli military announced it was pulling back one of its main ground units from Khan Younis in southern Gaza, as protesters across Israel marked six months to the day since a surprise attack by Hamas militants prompted …
Israel’s ‘tactical’ withdrawal Read MoreSouth Carolina ends perfect season with NCAA title
What happened The University of South Carolina women’s basketball team finished their perfect season with a come-from-behind victory over superstar Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday to win this year’s NCAA championship, 87-75. Who said what South Carolina Coach Dawn …
South Carolina ends perfect season with NCAA title Read MoreHow close is Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
Hopes rose this morning that Israel and Hamas may agree a ceasefire in Gaza after the Israeli foreign minister said negotiations in Cairo are the closest the sides have come to a deal since a November truce. Closely following news …
How close is Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal? Read MoreThe Secret Army: the IRA propaganda film forgotten for almost 50 years
A new BBC documentary tells how in 1972 the Irish Republican Army (IRA) allowed an American TV crew to film the inner workings of “Europe’s deadliest guerrilla force”. It’s “The Troubles meets a Tom Clancy novel”, wrote Ed Power in The …
The Secret Army: the IRA propaganda film forgotten for almost 50 years Read MoreThe US’s controversial owl-killing plan
The spotted owl has been categorized as threatened under the Endangered Species Act since the 1990s, due in large part to the encroachment of barred owls on their habitat. Now, ecologists are proposing a rather deadly solution: hunting close to …
The US’s controversial owl-killing plan Read MoreWhat is the best way to use your tax refund?
If you’re owed a tax refund and it hasn’t already arrived, it’s bound to hit your bank account (or mailbox) sometime soon. As of mid-March, the average refund amount that taxpayers are receiving this tax season is $3,109, said The …
What is the best way to use your tax refund? Read More6 fabulous hotels to visit in April
This April, escape from the ordinary. Now is the time to go big and try something new on your vacation. That could mean spending the night at a zoo, booking a suite at a resort where you can swim straight …
6 fabulous hotels to visit in April Read MoreThe largest insurance company payouts
Workers have begun to clear the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which collapsed after a container ship struck one of its support pillars. The harbor clean-up is expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars, and …
The largest insurance company payouts Read MoreThe great wealth transfer: who stands to gain?
A $90 trillion “great wealth transfer” will make millennials the “richest generation in history”, according to a new study. The “blockbuster” findings predict that a “windfall” is set to “fall into the laps of millennials over the course of the …
The great wealth transfer: who stands to gain? Read MoreToday’s political cartoons – April 7, 2024
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Today’s political cartoons – April 7, 2024 Read MoreAsturias: cool summers and verdant landscapes
With its glorious Atlantic beaches, “verdant” mountains and elegant cities, Asturias is among Spain’s loveliest regions. Owing to its “chilly and rainy” climate, it has never been a very popular summer holiday destination for British tourists, but as the climate …
Asturias: cool summers and verdant landscapes Read More5 gag-filled cartoons about Donald Trump’s gag order
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5 gag-filled cartoons about Donald Trump’s gag order Read MoreAngela Rayner: did she commit tax fraud?
Angela Rayner unnerves the Tories, said Adam Boulton in The i Paper. In an “otherwise austere Labour leadership team”, the party’s deputy leader stands out for her charisma and remarkable backstory. Raised by an illiterate, disabled mother, she left school …
Angela Rayner: did she commit tax fraud? Read MoreRecipe: gnocchi di spinaci (spinach gnocchi)
This potato-less gnocchi is made with that classic combination of spinach and ricotta, said Gennaro Contaldo. It’s extremely simple to prepare, but do remember to squeeze out the excess liquid from the cooked spinach before mixing it with the rest …
Recipe: gnocchi di spinaci (spinach gnocchi) Read MoreThe Week Unwrapped: Deserted islands, Africa’s youngest leader, and showering
Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. A podcast for curious, open-minded people, it delivers fresh perspectives on politics, culture, technology and business. On each episode, writers and …
The Week Unwrapped: Deserted islands, Africa’s youngest leader, and showering Read MoreToday’s political cartoons – April 6, 2024
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Today’s political cartoons – April 6, 2024 Read More5 blindingly funny cartoons about the solar eclipse
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5 blindingly funny cartoons about the solar eclipse Read MoreThe birth of impressionism
The 15 April 1874 has a good claim to be the founding moment of modern art. A group of 31 artists, who’d often been rejected by the official Paris Salon, had decided to stage their own show at 35 Boulevard …
The birth of impressionism Read MoreHave we entered the age of AI warfare?
The Israeli military allegedly used an artificial intelligence system to identify potential Palestinian targets in Gaza based on apparent links to Hamas, according to an Israeli media investigation citing military intelligence sources. The AI system, called Lavender, at one point …
Have we entered the age of AI warfare? Read More‘Europe is now beginning to tackle its military to-do list’
‘Europe is finally cranking up its creaky defense factories’ The Washington Post editorial board With Congress deadlocked over fresh military aid for Ukraine, it’s good to see the European Union “taking important steps to fill the gap,” says The Washington …
‘Europe is now beginning to tackle its military to-do list’ Read MoreIsrael vows more Gaza aid after Biden warning
What happened Israel announced “immediate steps” to get more humanitarian aid into Gaza late Thursday, hours after President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that without increased aid and reduced civilian harm, the White House might change its …
Israel vows more Gaza aid after Biden warning Read MoreToday’s political cartoons – April 5, 2024
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