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JPMorgan warns of need for ‘reality check’ on phasing out fossil fuels: US bank says higher interest rates, inflation and global conflict have dented outlook for ...
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Quick Glance: JPMorgan warns of Need for 'Reality Check' on Phasing out Fossil Fuels
- JPMorgan warns of setbacks in transitioning to renewable energy due to higher interest rates, inflation, and global conflicts.
- Investment in renewable energy currently offers subpar returns, potentially leading to social unrest.
- JPMorgan forecasts increasing demand for oil and gas until 2030, highlighting challenges in transitioning to renewable energy.
- Wood Mackenzie warns of the impact of higher interest rates on transitioning to a global net-zero economy, especially for renewables and nuclear power.
Spanish hospital enlists therapy dogs to boost ICU patients' morale: Joel Bueno shed tears of joy as his four-legged guests entered the intensive care unit where ...
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BREAKING: The United States effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny the ...
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COSINUS is supposed to check signals from dark matter: On April 18, 2024, the large-scale experiment COSINUS to detect dark matter will be inaugurated ...
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The war between Israel and Iran has come out of the shadows, Jeremy Bowen writes: Whatever happens next, the rules of the "the game" between the two countries ...
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What makes cities so amazingly biodiverse: The settlement area is increasingly becoming a refuge for rare species, especially in places where one would never ...
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Graviton-like particles appear in quantum material: Strange phenomena occur when electrons in a semiconductor are cooled down considerably: In one experiment ...
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India’s Lok Sabha Election Live: The world’s biggest democracy goes to the polls: Elections to India's lower house of parliament, the Lok Sabha ...
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Quick Glance: India's Lok Sabha Election Live: The World's Largest Democracy Votes
- Stephen, an experienced text and video journalist, covers various regions including the Middle East, Iraq, South Asia, New York, and the UK.
- Anisha De leads the team of the Digital Production Desk in Bangalore, India, as an editor.
- Mark Porter works as a desk editor at Reuters, handling a wide range of topics from general news to business and political news.
- Porter played a key role in projects like the Reuters Insider television project and the Breaking News Team. With nearly 40 years of journalistic experience, he has worked for renowned publications such as the New York Times, TheStreet.com, Dow Jones, and Knight-Ridder/Bridge News.
Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine: Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever ...
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Bumblebees survive underwater for a week: Bumblebee queens are survivors during hibernation. A laboratory oversight revealed that they not only survive hard ...
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Sydney church stabbing: Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker: Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel also appealed for the community to stay calm after the alleged ...
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After stalling for months, Ukraine aid heads to vote in House of Representatives: Despite right-wing outcries, Speaker Mike Johnson is pressing to pass billions ...
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Scotland to ditch key climate change target: The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
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Largest coral bleaching event ever observed is imminent: Warm water in all oceans makes the fourth global coral bleaching event the most severe yet ...
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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
‘Rye Lane’ Star David Jonsson Penning Debut Drama Series ‘Hype’: David Jonsson, star of 'Industry' and 'Rye Lane', is writing drama series ...
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Bones of a massive marine reptile discovered: With its size, the “Fish Titan from the Severn” dwarfs almost all ichthyosaurs: from head to tail it probably ...
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MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009: The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
US Republican Kari Lake tells supporters: 'Strap on a Glock' as election nears: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, an ardent supporter of former ...
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Italy's Turin orders outdoor smokers to keep their distance: The northern Italian city of Turin has banned outdoor smoking unless other people are at least five ...
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What You See in the Dark by Rudy Gobert | The Players’ Tribune: This is the real Rudy Gobert: “I don’t think you’ll understand me unless you understand a bit of ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Iranians on edge as leaders say 'Tel Aviv is our battleground': The authorities defend attacking Israel, but not all Iranians see it that way.
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China: Internet amused by 'sanitary pad' building design: The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons.
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Hannah Gutierrez-Reed: Rust armourer sentenced to 18 months for Halyna Hutchins' death
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Quick Glance: 'Rust' Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Fatal Shooting
- Former 'Rust' movie armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the New Mexico District Court Judge.
- The incident that shocked the film industry is believed to mark the first instance in recent history of a member of a film crew or cast being fatally injured by a live round mistakenly loaded into a firearm.
- Baldwin's trial is scheduled for July 10 following his indictment for involuntary manslaughter in January.
- Initially, Hutchins' death led to a halt in the use of real firearms and blank ammunition by US film and television productions, but many have resumed usage due to the authenticity they provide.
How ‘Fallout’ Star Walton Goggins Found the Humanity in The Ghoul: Walton Goggins tells TheWrap about his intense makeup and philosophical take on his character ...
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Are bonobos not as peaceful as we thought?: Bonobos are considered to live together very harmoniously, but it is possible that bonobos are even more aggressive ...
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Impressionism: Monet's greatest masterpiece: The era of Impressionism began on April 15, 1874
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Sydney attack: Mum Ashlee Good, who died protecting baby, was 'beautiful person': Ashlee Good was killed and her nine-month-old baby injured during Joel Cauchi's ...
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A connection between Pi and Euler's number?: Sometimes what seems like a coincidence is actually just a coincidence. But such a coincidence can still be ...
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Drones seen flying from direction of Iran over Iraq’s Sulaymaniya, security sources tell Reuters
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Richard Hammond predicts majority of cars will still be petrol rather than electric in 2050
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Roberto Cavalli: Italian fashion designer dies aged 83: The designer, famed for his animal prints on leather and textiles, died at home in Florence.
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Quick Glance: Roberto Cavalli Passes Away at 83
- Designer Roberto Cavalli has passed away in Florence at the age of 83, leaving a legacy in the fashion industry.
- Establishing his own fashion brand in 1970, Cavalli revolutionized the industry with innovative printing techniques on leather.
- His personal life reflected the glamour and extravagance of his fashion collections, attracting celebrities like Charlize Theron and Madonna.
- A pioneer in inviting customers into his world, Cavalli expanded his empire with clubs, cafés, and even an autobiography.
Common insect species are disappearing at an excessive rate: Studies increasingly support the fact that the number of insects is declining worldwide ...
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SanDisk's shows off the world's first stupendously large 4TB SD card: Western Digital's SanDisk division is showing off a 4TB SD card ...
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How much should meat from species-appropriate husbandry cost?: We are increasingly interested in how fattened animals live. But what does species-appropriate ...
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Tunde Onakoya: Nigerian breaks chess marathon record: The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Global Chess Record with 60-Hour Game
- A Nigerian chess champion played chess for 60 hours in New York City's Times Square to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for children's education across Africa through this record attempt.
- Support for Onakoya's attempt came from online and on-site, including Nigerian music star Davido.
- For every hour of gameplay, Onakoya and his opponent had only five minutes of break time, benefiting from support from Nigerians in the U.S., global leaders, celebrities, and hundreds of passersby.
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump's Manhattan hush money trial dies: Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Trial: Forced to Listen to Insults in Hush Money Case
- During his hush money trial in New York, Donald Trump had to listen to unvarnished opinions from potential jurors.
- As a former president and potential GOP nominee, Trump lost control over his life and faced critical assessments.
- Previously shielded from criticism, Trump now faces potential felony convictions and jail time.
- Despite harsh criticism, there were surprisingly many potential jurors with no strong opinions on Trump and even showing support for him.
Ukraine, Israel aid bill on track as House pushes toward votes: The House has pushed a $95 billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
Ukraine war: Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Kyiv: Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.
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‘Landlady’ Angela Rayner lost it over smashed window, says neighbour: The Labour deputy leader, who has been accused of breaking electoral law by giving false ...
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Quick Glance: Neighbor Claims Angela Rayner Lost Control Over Broken Window
- Angela Rayner confronted neighbors, demanding £240 and identifying herself as 'the landlady' after a window was smashed at the property she claimed as her main residence.
- An investigation by Greater Manchester police is looking into allegations that the deputy Labour leader provided inaccurate information to the electoral register while residing between two houses in Stockport during the 2010s, and they have initiated interviews with neighbors at her previous residence.
- Police intervention occurred following accusations by prominent Conservatives, including James Daly, the Conservative deputy chairman, of electoral law violations and questioning whether she owed up to £3,500 in capital gains tax on proceeds from the sale of her former council house in 2015.
- Rayner asserted that the residence on Vicarage Road was her primary domicile.
Donald Trump’s $175mn bond should be invalidated, New York attorney-general says: Letitia James’s office says former president should have to post a new bond ...
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Quick Glance: New York Attorney-General Calls for Invalidation of Donald Trump's $175mn Bond
- Letitia James' office argues that Donald Trump's bond is not backed by sufficient collateral or supported by an appropriately licensed firm.
- The attorney-general's office suggests that the $175mn bond, underwritten by Knight Specialty Insurance Company, should be deemed ineffective, and Trump should be given another week to secure an alternative backer.
- The attorney-general's office contends that the bond is invalid as it is supported by a company that does not possess the required qualification certificate for a valid surety in New York and that insufficient information regarding the collateral was provided.
- Trump's lawyers claimed securing a bond for the full judgment amount was 'impossible', leading the court to reduce it to $175mn. Knight underwrote the bond, yet lacks the necessary certification for a valid surety in New York.
US agrees to pull troops out of Niger: It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.
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Dick Van Dyke earns historic Daytime Emmy nomination at age 98: Dick Van Dyke is vying for a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98. The actor has been nominated as ...
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Quick Glance: Oldest Daytime Emmy Nominee: Full List of Nominations
- At 98, Dick Van Dyke becomes the oldest nominee in Daytime Emmy history.
- Amazon scores its first Daytime Drama Emmy nomination with Neighbours.
- The Daytime Emmys will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
- In addition to nominees, honorees, hosts, and more awards were announced.
Suspicion of Russian money payments: Video recordings are said to incriminate AfD politician Bystron
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Quick Glance: Suspected Russian Payments: Video Recordings Implicate AfD Politician Bystron
- Czech authorities possess incriminating video footage of AfD politician Petr Bystron in Prague.
- Bystron met with a businessman who operated a pro-Russian internet portal.
- Audio recordings suggest that money was exchanged in packages.
- Belgian authorities are also investigating due to suspected Russian interference in European elections.
Lifetime Ban Sends Strong Message to ‘Stupid’ Would-Be NBA Gamblers: Coach: Commissioner Adam Silver sent a message to would-be NBA gamblers with his harsh ...
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Quick Glance: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
- Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.
- The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.
- NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.
- Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
Volkswagen workers vote to unionize in major win for organised labour: The United Autoworkers Union took a risk in a Republican - and often anti-union - part of ...
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Ghana’s newly imported train from Poland collides with lorry in test run: The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line ...
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Mad Max prequel Furiosa has a 15-minute action sequence that took 200 stunt people 78 days to shoot – and it's "very important" for understanding Anya ...
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Quick Glance: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Takes Center Stage in Total Film
- Total Film's upcoming issue reveals the cover featuring Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa in the lead role.
- The prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road follows Furiosa's 16-year journey in the wasteland and her connection to Dementus, portrayed by Chris Hemsworth.
- The film promises explosive action sequences mostly filmed in the desert, with familiar faces from the Mad Max series returning.
- Subscribers can enjoy exclusive benefits and preorder the magazine to delve deeper into the world of Furiosa.
Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident: Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is ...
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Quick Glance: Prince Harry Officially Residing in U.S.
- Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have considered California home, and now his official residency in the U.S. has been documented in a corporate filing.
- The document was filed at Britain’s corporate registrar, Companies House, to update the official residency of the British royal for business records of Travalyst Limited.
- There had been little official confirmation of Harry’s residency status until this week, with an entry indicating a change of residency to June 29, 2023, the day the couple left Frogmore Cottage, their British home.
- It is unclear what type of U.S. visa or residency permit Harry holds, despite efforts by conservative activists in the U.S. to ascertain them, including an ongoing lawsuit.
Equities platform Midas raises $45M Series A as fintech retains its sparkle in Turkey
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Quick Glance: Midas Raises $45M in Series A Funding
- A fintech startup called Midas has successfully raised $45 million in a funding round led by Portage Ventures of Canada. This enables investors in Turkey to invest in US and Turkish equities.
- With over 2 million users in Turkey's retail market, Midas offers lower transaction and commission fees for Turkish customers. Additionally, the company provides financial content, real-time stock market data and news, as well as company profiles to educate the market.
- The new funding is intended to introduce three new products: cryptocurrency trading, mutual funds, and savings accounts. Midas plans to expand beyond Turkey and target countries in the MENA region.
- Other participants in the round included International Finance Corporation, Spark Capital, Earlybird Digital East Fund, and Revo Capital. Previously, Midas had already completed a $11 million seed round in 2022 and aims to strengthen its presence in the Turkish financial sector.
Israel and Iran pull back from the brink: While risk of immediate all-out war has been averted, the danger for Middle East has far from passed
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Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
- Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation
- Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war
- Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable
- While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A Canadian faction of the 'Ndrangheta allegedly had close relationships with employees at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
Can men ever escape toxic masculinity? That’s what this book asks: Myfanwy Jones’ Cool Waters is a smooth read, thanks to its finely polished prose and a ...
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Aggressive sheep kills New Zealand couple, leaving community shocked - National | Globalnews.ca
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Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say - BBC News: Two US officials confirm strike to BBC's US partner CBS News as explosions reported near Isfahan.
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Quick Glance: Israeli Missile Strikes Iran
- Following an unprecedented Iranian attack, 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel.
- Explosions near an army base in Isfahan activated local air defense systems.
- US officials report that Israel conducted a missile strike on Iran.
- Flights were suspended over several Iranian cities as Israel responded to an attack.
Blinken says U.S. not involved in "any offensive operations" when asked about Iran
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Review: On ‘Tortured Poets,’ Taylor Swift Continues to Spill Her Own Tea (and the Flavor Is Mostly English Breakfast)
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift's New Album 'The Tortured Poets Department' Needs an Editor: Review
- Taylor Swift's 11th studio album delves into her recent romances over 16 songs and a second LP, but the recurring themes yield diminishing returns.
- Swift's stretch of productivity and commercial success was also emotionally tumultuous, as revealed in her album 'The Tortured Poets Department.'
- The album returns to autobiographical and sometimes spiteful tales of heartbreak, full of detailed, referential lyrics that Swift's fans will delight in decoding.
- The first two songs of the album serve as potent reminders of how viscerally Swift can summon the flushed delirium of a doomed romance, with the title track showcasing a humanizing touch.
2023 Oceanic Heat Wave Disrupts Food Chains: In 2023, the world's oceans experienced unprecedented record temperatures. This had fatal consequences for the basis ...
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Quick Glance: Oceanic Heatwave 2023 Disrupts Food Chains
- The world's oceans experienced unprecedented record temperatures in 2023, resulting in a significant decline in algae growth.
- Global sea temperatures soared in 2023 due to climate change and El Niño.
- Heavily impacted regions witnessed a substantial decrease in phytoplankton concentration in the water.
- The repercussions of this disruption in food chains could have profound effects on the entire marine ecosystem in the long run.
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...
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Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
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Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan
- A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.
- Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.
After Roe v Wade, alarms sound about emergency pregnancy care in U.S.: Complaints about pregnant women being turned away from emergency rooms spiked in the ...
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Quick Glance: Alarming Conditions in Emergency Pregnancy Care for Women in the US
- Complaints surged about pregnant women being turned away from U.S. emergency rooms after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, as per federal documents.
- The cases raise serious questions about emergency pregnancy care in the U.S., especially in states with strict abortion laws that sparked confusion about the treatment doctors can provide.
Kennedy family endorses Joe Biden for president in snub of RFK Jr: Kerry Kennedy compared Biden to her late father Robert F Kennedy - the former US senator and ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Receives Kennedy Family Endorsements in Philadelphia
- President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements in Philadelphia, calling Biden her hero.
- The decision to highlight the Kennedy family's support more than six months from Election Day indicates how seriously Biden's team is taking a long shot candidate using his last name's lingering Democratic magic.
- Biden used the event to keep up the pressure on Trump, emphasizing the importance of the election not for himself, but to keep Trump out, stating the race was significant due to the potential consequences if they lose this election. The Kennedy family endorsements for Biden were hardly a surprise, as prominent members of the Democratic family did not politically align with Kennedy Jr.
Tesla to recall 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal, NHTSA says: Tesla is recalling 3,878 Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal pad that could come ...
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Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift review — a five-star pleasure: Fans’ fervent speculation about the truth behind Swift’s songs misses the point — they ...
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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
As Indian Elections Near, a Delhi Chief Minister’s Arrest Raises Concern: After his party's meteoric rise, the national government’s detainment of ...
newlinesmag.com/spotlight/as-indian-elections-near-a-delhi-chief-ministers-arrest-raises-concern/
Quick Glance: Arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Raises Concern Ahead of Indian Elections
- When Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March for an alleged liquor scam by the Enforcement Directorate, it marked the latest incident in a long list of legal offensives against opposition leaders ahead of the Indian general elections.
- Surveys indicate the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead, but concerns over unemployment and inflation could boost the opposition.
- Opposition parties in India, critical of Modi, see recent developments as a government attempt to use central agencies to pressure political opponents.
- Kejriwal's arrest could pave the way in Delhi for President's Rule, leading to the dissolution of the AAP-led government with the BJP taking control of the state.
LIVE: The Olympic flame arrives at the Acropolis, Greece: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Ukraine cannot fight evil with empty hands : The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many of us
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Quick Glance: Ukraine urgently needs support against Russia
- The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many Ukrainians.
- Despite being thousands of miles away from Ukraine, the war's impact is deeply felt.
- Russia is committing systematic war crimes in Ukraine.
- Ukraine is fighting for survival and basic values in a war for peace.
Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Galax launches single-slot RTX 4060 Ti — uses a very slim blower design: We reported on the sighting of a single-slot Galax GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB blower ...
tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/galax-launches-single-slot-rtx-4060-ti-uses-a-very-slim-blower-design
Quick Glance: Galax launches single-slot RTX 4060 Ti with slim blower design
- The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers weak performance for the price, regardless of the memory configuration.
- Potential buyers of the slim new Galax card should expect reference specs, including a 2,535 MHz boost clock.
- The Galax launches single-slot RTX 4060 Ti performed similarly to its fatter iGame rival, despite the minor OC advantage.
- The slim blower fan design from Galax enables the sleek design and doesn't seem to impact the performance level of a reference RTX 4060 Ti.
Proud Boys group leader sentenced to over 5 years in prison for attacking police during Capitol riot
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Quick Glance: Proud Boys Leader Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Prison for Capitol Riot Assaults
- A far-right extremist group leader received a sentence of over five years for assaulting police during the U.S. Capitol attack.
- Miller's white supremacist ideology influenced his decision to storm the Capitol.
- Judge Tanya Chutkan warned of potential future extremism and sentenced Miller to five years and six months in prison.
- While Miller apologized for his actions, evidence of violent and racist views was found on his devices.
Israeli missiles hit site in Iran, ABC News reports: Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, ABC News reported late on Thursday, citing a U.S. official.
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UAE Weather forecast from Friday 19 April until Tuesday 23 April 2024: The UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather forecast from Friday 19 ...
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Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief: A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.
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