A culture that's ready for a different kind of close-up
Manuel Betancourt's new book, 'Hello Stranger,' explores what makes us human and the ways in which we avoid 'making contact.'
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The kindness of strangers: it was the jacket of my dreams – then he offered it to me at a price I could afford
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Photograph Revives Ukraine-Russia Culture War
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Putin is ready for summit with Trump, says Kremlin
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'High demand' for City of Culture opening ceremony
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The kindness of strangers: we thought we’d been poisoned at Tolstoy’s house. Then a local explained what we had really drunk
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Lions expect Montgomery to be ready for playoffs
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects veteran running back David Montgomery, who suffered an MCL injury in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills and has been sidelined the past three ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
How Amen Thompson's 'one of a kind' athleticism is fueling the Rockets and turning heads
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Pope wraps up Christmas season by calling for welcoming culture in communities
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Amorim hails Manchester United’s different mentality in draw at Liverpool
Manager demands more of the same after 2-2 draw ‘Training and match, we need to face every day like that’ Ruben Amorim said Manchester United’s mentality was key to a vast improvement against ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Chick-fil-A's waffle fries may taste different: Here's why
The chain says it has been testing "a slight adjustment" to its waffle fries for roughly a year.The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Trump Sees the U.S. as a ‘Disaster.’ The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
President Biden is bequeathing his successor a nation that by many measures is in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
'Welsh culture isn't fantasy - so stop misusing it for mystical books'
While some celebrate the spread of Welsh language and culture, its misuse is a concern for others.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Biden honors 19 politicians, philanthropists, cultural icons with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor to more than a dozen politicians, philanthropists and cultural icons during a ceremony at the White House Saturday. Nineteen people ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Take Part in Veganuary and You Might See Yourself Differently
The ritual of giving up animal products for a month leads participants to see both meat and themselves in a different way, and could have lasting effects on people’s diets.Wired - Jan. 4 -
The big chill: warming, nourishing culture to help you hibernate until spring
Whether it’s wintry films and music, time-absorbing games or compelling telly and podcasts, with all this goodness to get stuck into there really is no reason to go outside. Wolf Hall: The Mirror ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Europe readies for scattergun defence-spend bonanza
Sickly economies and budgetary pressures likely to hit proposals and any increase will be thinly spreadFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
FAA Head Says Boeing Must Put Culture of Safety Above Profits
A year after the midair blowout of a 737-MAX door panel sent the company in a downward spiral, federal aviation chief Mike Whitaker said the planemaker still has work to do to ensure its jetliners ...Inc. - Jan. 3 -
How to Build a Company Culture Employees Will Love
Inc. 5000 founders share hard-won lessons on fostering genuine connection and building a culture every employee will embrace.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Here’s how Boeing is responding to the FAA’s call for a ‘fundamental cultural shift’ in safety
Safety and quality need to be placed above profit at Boeing, says the head of the FAA.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Will a devastating New Year's Eve explosion change Hawaii's fireworks culture?
Authorities and residents in Hawaii are wondering whether a New Year's Eve explosion that killed three people and wounded more than 20 will dampen the state's enthusiasm for illegal pyrotechnic ...ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Novel test can detect different types of asthma via nasal swab
A new test can differentiate between various types of asthma via a nasal swab. Researchers hope it can eventually help match patients with better treatments.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Biden, Trump with different responses to New Orleans truck attack
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump had starkly different reactions to the deadly New Year's Day truck attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Are we ready for another pandemic?
After Covid-19, world leaders agreed to work together to strengthen global health systems, but negotiations on a new agreement have stalled. Five years ago, the world was hearing the first reports ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
How Italy’s Carabinieri cultural heritage protection squad foiled tomb-raiders
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'We kind of needed that': 32 days after losing to Michigan, an Ohio State run through CFP now looks inevitable
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UK's new city of culture hopes to win over the doubters
Being the UK's new City of Culture is a chance for Bradford to challenge prejudices against the city.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Let’s Try Something Different in How We Deal With Trump
I know many voters reject my party’s significant leftward shift. So do I. Democrats need to refocus on bipartisan solutions to America’s problems.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
The Eagles have the kind of player every team will hunt for in the NFL Draft
After four years of relative anonymity as a Saints special-teamer, Zack Baun is now playing at an All-Pro level as an Eagles linebacker. This is how it happened.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 31
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