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The New York Times 

To Put It Bluntly

Much ado has been made of euphemism inflation. While it’s easy to make fun of it, it’s worth examining its logic.

Google.com 

U.N. and Britain Denounce Israeli Attack in Gaza That Killed U.N. Workers - The New York Times

  1. U.N. and Britain Denounce Israeli Attack in Gaza That Killed U.N. Workers  The New York Times
  2. Middle East Crisis Israel Defends Strike on School Compound as Condemnation Mounts  The New York Times
  3. The Take: What the crater in al-Mawasi means for Israel’s war on Gaza  Al Jazeera English
  4. IDF names 9 Hamas operatives, including 3 UNRWA staffers, killed in strike on school  The Times of Israel
  5. Israel's 5th strike on same Gaza school 'totally unacceptable,' UN says... Читать дальше...

Phys.org 

Scientists discover crude oil decimates sea otter buoyancy

Sea otters are famed for their luscious pelts, but the fur almost led to their extinction. By 1938, only a tiny population of ~50 remained clinging to the central California coast. Since then, the mammals have battled back. However, the charismatic creatures are still at risk from crude oil spilled by offshore rigs.

Oilprice.com 

Influence in This Key Oil Hub is Essential for Both The U.S. and China

Recent landmark deals by China and the U.S. reaffirm that the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) remains vital to the Middle East strategies of the two global superpowers - and for much the same reasons. The first deal was the signing on 25 July of a strategic alliance agreement between the China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to deepen cooperation. The second deal was the signing of a strategic partnership between the U.S.’s ExxonMobil and ADNOC to... Читать дальше...

Engineeringnews.co.za 

New impetus needed if South Africa is to begin meeting R&D investment goals

In the drive for economic advancement and global competitiveness, innovation stands as a pivotal force, with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) highlighting that a modest single percentage point increase in research and development (R&D) spend can potentially elevate economic growth by about 0.13%. Yet, despite being Africa’s biggest and most developed economy, South Africa fails to make the grade as one of the world’s top R&D investors relative to GDP. Crowned... Читать дальше...

The Daily Dot 

‘He pretends he doesn’t speak English’: Woman’s ‘mechanic’ neighbor keeps junk cars outside her house for ‘months.’ She uses this Amazon hack to get rid of them

Whether you're living in an apartment or a single-family home, unless you have a lot of acreage, there's always going to be the issue of neighbors. And if you're stuck living next to each other, you might as well make peace. That's unless the other party is not willing.

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Scoop 

Wairarapa Awards Finalists Revealed

A total of 27 businesses have been selected across nine categories, each exemplifying the innovation, dedication and community spirit that defines our region's vibrant business landscape.

BangkokPost.com 

Hong Kong heralds Halloween

With the arrival of fall, Hong Kong is attracting tourists with its nightlife and spectacular line-up of festivals that combine Eastern and Western traditions.