Kurt Vonnegut’s life was not without its ironies. Fighting in World War II, that descendant of a long line of German immigrants in the United States found himself imprisoned in Dresden just when it was devastated by Allied firebombing. To understand the relevance of this experience to his literary work, one need only know that […]
A thickening web of controls has weighed down public servants, and the evolution of a separate 'political service' has created an atmosphere of 'short-termism.'
With a police perimeter blocking streets around the fire site, 'business is way down, like 80 per cent down,' one shop owner says.
Michelle Tafoya said the Jets firing head coach Robert Saleh could be a "way to shift blame" from Aaron Rodgers during her appearance on OutKick's "Don't @ Me With Dan Dakich."
The American government is pumping hundreds of millions of federal research dollars into research projects that are spurring Chinese advancement in cutting-edge military technologies, including "hypersonic weapons, artificial intelligence, fourth generation nuclear weapons technology, and semiconductor technology," a new congressional report has found.
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Dezeen has announced the design shortlist for this year's Dezeen Awards, which includes designs by Arper, Joseph Joseph, Snøhetta and Humanscale. Read more
Wotton Auction Rooms sold a Continental Currency dollar coin from 1776 during an auction last week, with a bidder taking it home for the steep price of over $32,000.
The University of Virginia appears to have changed its website description of the BIPOC Alumni-Student Mentoring Program after the Equal Protection Project filed a civil rights complaint.
Away from the field, the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo has partaken in a plethora of business ventures, including investing in a series of hotel's fronting his CR7 name
Government offers migrants on Diego Garcia - part of the Chagos Islands - move to Romania in long-running asylum claims
In this Rappler Talk episode, multimedia reporter Iya Gozum talks to Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. about making science key to nation-building
The Trump Organization was in talks about Israeli hotels before the Hamas attack last year. It says it wants to resume them in the future, raising questions about the mingling of politics and money in the event of a second Trump term.
The Medical Director/CEO of Lagos Island Maternity Hospital (LIMH), Dr. Olufemi Omololu has enjoined members of the staff of the Hospital, especially the youths, to avoid being static in life, but rather be creative and innovative as they seek more knowledge, in the line of duty, towards better treatment for patients. Dr. Omololu gave this …
Downing Street dismissed concerns that a potential change to borrowing rules could trigger a Liz Truss-style meltdown
While any decrease in crime is certainly welcome, the FBI's data falls woefully short of providing a complete picture of crime and public safety in America. Let me explain.
The 23-year-old had made contact with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard while working for the British Army
Karabo Kgoleng talks to Damilare Kuku, author of Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow, on her recent visit to South Africa.
Arizona kicks off 2024 election with early voting, absentee voting on Wednesday.
The presidential election comes down to five key numbers. A big part of that is how Trump and Harris reach outside of their base of support to other voting groups.
"Terrifier 3," in theaters Friday, ramps up the gore and shock value, but shows restraint in other areas.
People infected with COVID-19 appear to face a higher risk of heart attack and stroke for up to three years, a new study finds.
Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo Draws Interest from Premier League Giants Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo has caught the attention of several Premier League heavyweights, with Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly eyeing a potential move in 2025, according to sources from GiveMeSport. Despite only joining Bournemouth in January 2023, Semenyo has adapted impressively to top-flight football, […]
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In the handful of years since she broke through in a big way with her Quarter-Life Crisis special on Netflix—and first appeared on this podcast—Taylor Tomlinson has become a bona fide comedy star. The 30-year-old comedian put out two more hours on Netflix, became the host of her own late-night show with CBS’ After Midnight and is currently touring her newest hour nationwide.
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