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Thedailybeast.com 

‘The Decameron’ Gives Sex, Class, and the Plague a Contemporary Spin

Photo Illustration by Erin O’Flynn/The Daily Beast/Netflix and Getty Images

When it comes to satire, a handful of topics are evergreen: sex, politics, and making fun of rich people. The 14th-century Italian story collection The Decameron is no exception, and neither is the 21st-century Netflix series very loosely based on Giovanni Boccaccio’s plague-era masterpiece. Our own plague era may or may not be over, depending on who you ask. But the wealth gap just keeps getting bigger, and mocking out-of-touch... Читать дальше...

Cyprus Mail 

Worker in critical condition after fall

A 23-year-old man was in critical condition on Thursday after falling to the ground while working at an under-construction building, the accident also leading to the discovery that he was illegally employed. According to the police, the man was on the second floor of a building under construction in Limassol. At some point he fell […]

InvestorPlace 

M&A Watch: 3 Canadian Companies That Should Be on American Firms’ Buy Lists

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There are plenty of Canadian acquisition targets trading on the NYSE and Nasdaq for American firms to buy.

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Tass.com 

NATO cannot be trusted, says Kremlin aide

Nikolay Patrushev reiterated that NATO countries at different points in time pretended to be Moscow’s friends, calling it into their ranks, promising not to expand eastward, while now they "openly call Russia the main threat"

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

US President Biden to meet Netanyahu; discuss Gaza conflict, hostage deal: White House

US President Joe Biden met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict and efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby emphasized the urgency of finalizing the hostage deal and achieving a ceasefire in Gaza. Both leaders also planned to meet families of the hostages, reinforcing their commitment to resolving the situation. Netanyahu's visit to the US comes amid significant controversy due to the rising Palestinian casualties in Gaza... Читать дальше...

Team Melli 

Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai is the next destination for Azmoun.

After much speculation and anticipation, it appears that Sardar Azmoun’s next football chapter will unfold in the vibrant city of Dubai, rather than in Sevilla, Spain. While no official announcements have been made by either the player or the clubs involved, numerous news outlets, including both Iranian and Emirati papers, have cited Fabrizio Romano’s account […]

TheHill.com 

Newsom orders removal of homeless encampments following Supreme Court ruling

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ordered the removal of homeless encampments in the state following the recent Supreme Court ruling that empowers cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public. Newsom's executive order directs state agencies and departments to develop "clear policies" to "urgently address" the thousands of homeless encampments located across California, his...

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Flyers F Travis Konecny inks 8-year, $70M extension

(Photo credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports) Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny signed an eight-year, $70 million contract extension on Thursday. The new deal, which to begin in 2025-26, will make Konecny the highest-paid player on the Flyers' roster. "Travis Konecny is an integral part of the fabric of our team and we are thrilled to have him under contract for the long-term," Flyers general manager Daniel Brier