Don T Blame the West If the Global South Goes Its Own Way
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The White House knows that the global south has a point
Rich countries espouse active industrial policy at home while continuing to impose outdated policies abroadFinancial Times - Business -
Marathon Spectating is Becoming a Sport of Its Own
Serial watchers prep like athletes to trail their loved ones. Schlepping that inflatable banana is a ‘huge pain’ but ‘serves as a beacon for Danielle.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
House for sale complete with its own graveyard
Any buyer will have to allow people access to the tombstones, but visitors are said to be rare.BBC News - Top stories -
John Lithgow on Landing a 4.0 GPA and Making His Own Way
The “Art Happens Here” and “3rd Rock” actor on his theater family, attending Harvard and his famous baby-sitter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Brand Beats Its Own Record for Most Complicated Watch
A Vacheron Constantin pocket watch has 63 complications, including what the brand said is another world first: a Chinese perpetual calendar.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
House Of The Dragon Now Has Its Own Monopoly Board Game
Winter is over, and now you can chill outside on a warm night with a few rounds of Monopoly: House of the Dragon. Hasbro has a version of Monopoly available for seemingly every fandom, and for Game of Thrones fans, this newly launched $35 edition ...GameSpot - Tech -
As India goes to the polls, can democracy deliver a better life for all of its people?
Behind a veneer of progress, injustice and inequality propped up by corruption and the caste system haunt the subcontinent. This year, more than 80 countries and half the world’s population face elections. While many islands in the Caribbean go to ...The Guardian - World -
Ten Years to Save the West by Liz Truss review – economical with the truth about her own downfall
The former PM’s whingeing, unintentionally hilarious and scapegoating rant about the economy-crashing disaster of her time in No 10 is best read as a cautionary tale of hubristic zeal. Three people, none of them the author, emerge from this book ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Amazon removed Just Walk Out from many of its own stores but wants to sell the system to others
Amazon wants other businesses to know it’s not giving up on its Just Walk Out technologyABC News - Tech -
Belgian man whose body makes its own alcohol cleared of drunk-driving
Bruges court heard how defendant had condition called auto-brewery syndrome sometimes brought on by intestinal problems. A Belgian man has been acquitted of drunk-driving because he has auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), an extremely rare condition ...The Guardian - World -
Jack Dorsey’s payments company, Block, is building its own bitcoin mining system
The company, formerly known as Square, now building a full bitcoin mining system.CNBC - Business -
North Korea fires missile into ocean in its latest weapons launch, South Korea says
North Korea has test-fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles into the sea as speculation swirled that it could soon launch a banned satellite into orbitABC News - Top stories - North Korea -
North Korea fires missile into ocean in its latest weapons launch, South Korea says
North Korea has test-fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles into the sea as speculation swirled that it could soon launch a banned satellite into orbitABC News - World - North Korea -
Inside LACMA's plans to share its collection with a new Las Vegas museum: 'I'm a West Coast booster'
Early this year the Los Angeles County Museum of Art announced a partnership with the planned Las Vegas Museum of Art. LACMA's Michael Govan and LVMA director Heather Harmon discuss the details of the arrangement.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
The Guardian view on the Sahel and its crises: the west can still make a difference | Editorial
The region is turning towards Russia and other global players when it comes to security. Tackling the climate crisis would contribute to a solution. Two apparently separate developments in the Sahel are linked by more than geography. Last week, ...The Guardian - World -
Rishi Sunak goes on the defensive
And, Huw Edwards resigns from the BBC on medical adviceBBC News - Top stories -
Largest Snake of All Time Was Longer than a T-Rex — But ‘Gentle’
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16 Best Recycled and Upcycled Clothes (2024): Leggings, Sneakers, T-shirts
Who knew plastic bottles could look (and feel) this good? These leggings, shoes, and other apparel help keep waste out of landfills.Wired - Tech -
Trump seeks to blame Biden for potential TikTok ban
Former President Trump is casting blame on President Biden for legislation that could potentially ban TikTok in the U.S., after the bill cleared the House last weekend as part of a larger foreign aid package. “Just so everyone knows, especially ...The Hill - Politics -
Bitcoin miners upgrade power centers and get into AI to brace for slashed revenue post halving
Bitcoin mining firms diversify their revenue streams to brace for halving.CNBC - Business -
Blinken Goes to China With Potential Trouble on Horizon
The secretary of state’s visit comes as Democrats and Republicans are vying to appear tougher on China.The New York Times - World - China -
Blinken Goes to China With Potential Trouble on Horizon
The secretary of state’s visit comes as Democrats and Republicans are vying to appear tougher on China.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
The Magnetic Heart of the Milky Way
A new map of the center of the Milky Way galaxy reveals details of its magnetic fieldsThe New York Times - Science -
Israel's Military Spy Chief Resigns Over Oct. 7 Hamas Attack
The resignation came as Israeli officials worked to head off potential U.S. sanctions against an Israeli military unit accused of human-rights abuses.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Israel's Military Spy Chief Resigns Over Oct. 7 Hamas Attack
The resignation came as Israeli officials worked to head off potential U.S. sanctions against an Israeli military unit accused of human-rights abuses.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
U.S. Considers Sanctions on Israeli Army Unit Accused of Rights Abuses
Separately, Israel’s military spy chief resigned, becoming the first senior official to step down over intelligence failures that enabled the attack by Hamas on Oct. 7.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
L.A. and Philly are down 0-2, now they're sounding like losers, too
Los Angeles and Philadelphia had issues with the officiating following Game 2 losses, but there were plenty of other reasons both teams lost on Monday.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Biden condemns Florida's 6-week abortion ban, blames Trump
President Biden on Tuesday condemned a six-week abortion ban in Florida that will take effect in a little over a week, placing the blame squarely on former President Trump. In a brief campaign speech in Tampa, Biden blasted the presumptive GOP ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Adams blames 'outside agitators' for problems at Columbia protests as students dig in
Large-scale pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University entered their sixth day Tuesday, with hundreds of students camping out with police watching over them from outside the campus gates. New York Mayor Eric Adams (D) said the protests have ...The Hill - Politics -
Is South Korea’s economic miracle over?
Decades of growth are tapering off as the country struggles to reform its model and reduce its dependence on manufacturingFinancial Times - World - South Korea -
Is South Korea’s economic miracle over?
Decades of growth are tapering off as the country struggles to reform its model and reduce its dependence on manufacturingFinancial Times - Business - South Korea -
How Gen Z Made the Crossword Their Own
A younger generation of constructors is using an old form to reflect their identities, language and world.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Booing your own anthem - Hong Kong and a dilemma
Beijing's increasing influence has led to speculation that Hong Kong's days of an independent football scene are numbered.BBC News - Top stories - Hong Kong -
Grisez goes 'coast to coast' to score 95m try for France
Watch as Joanna Grisez bolts 95 metresfrom 'coast to coast' to score for France in the Women's Six Nations.BBC News - Top stories -
Trump's busy week in court goes well beyond the hush money fight
Former President Trump's legal travails will take center stage this week during a busy and important week for the presumptive GOP nominee's court battles. The showcase attracting attention is the New York hush money trial after a jury was selected ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Billy Horschel goes to Puntacana and leaves with eighth PGA Tour win
Horschel grabbed his first Tour title since 2022 and the eighth of his career.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Could Trump Go to Prison? If He Does, the Secret Service Goes, Too
Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the unlikely event that he is jailed for contempt during the trial.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Global defence budget jumps to record high of $2440bn
For the first time, government military spending increased in all five geographical regions, Sipri thinktank finds. Global military expenditure has reached a record high of $2440bn (£1970bn) after the largest annual rise in government spending on ...The Guardian - World -
Conflicts drive global military spending to record high
War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure, says think-tankFinancial Times - World -
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of 04/22/24ABC News - Entertainment