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America’s Embrace of Marijuana
Why public opinion has changed so quickly.2 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
My Sister Chose My Birthday for Her Scheduled C-Section. I’m Annoyed!
After five years of sharing birthdays with her nephew, a reader is bristling at her sister’s decision to create a perennial scheduling conflict just for fun.Yesterday -
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‘I don’t trust my financial guy.’ I’m 67 and trying to live on $2.2K-a-month Social Security. I have $500K with an adviser, who charges 2%, but last year the return was 26%. What’s my move?
We spotted a lot of too-common red flags.42 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I’m a creative military’: London embraces Ghanaian artist who chose to paint, not fight
On the verge of giving up on his artistic ambitions and under pressure to join the army, Michael Blebo was saved by an agency dedicated to bringing the art of Africa to collectors worldwide. On the ...6 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Kamala Harris says Trump is a fascist at CNN town hall in Pennsylvania - live updates
Vice-president appears with host Anderson Cooper at event where Trump declined to appear. The Labour party has put out a statement rejecting allegations that it broke US election law because ...12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Really going Dutch: why I chose The Hague and Delft over Amsterdam
Canals, architecture, art, an enviable cycling culture … There are lots of reasons to take a city break in the Netherlands, without needing to set foot in the overtouristed ‘other’ capital. We ...Yesterday -
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More than 11,000 creatives condemn unauthorized use of content for AI development
At least 11,500 creative professionals — including Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore, author James Patterson and musician Thom Yorke — have signed an open letter calling for the prohibition of ...Yesterday -
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The Artist Chase Hall Wrestles With ‘Hybridity’
The artist, who is frank about the issues raised by his mixed race, has a solo show opening in Los Angeles.Yesterday -
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Thom Yorke and Julianne Moore join thousands of creatives in AI warning
Statement comes as tech firms try to use creative professionals’ work to train AI models. Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus, the actor Julianne Moore and the Radiohead singer Thom Yorke are among 10,500 ...Yesterday -
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Would you pay $180,000 for this painting by a robot?
Sotheby's expects an auction for its first piece of art made by a robot, dubbed Ai-Da, to fetch as much as $180,000.2 days ago -
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London police officer who fatally shot a Black motorist acquitted of murder
A London police officer who fatally shot a Black motorist two years ago has been acquitted of murder2 days ago -
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A London police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Black man has been acquitted of murder
A London police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Black man has been acquitted of murder2 days ago -
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7 dead, at least 30 missing in Myanmar after boat carrying people fleeing capsized
Seven people are confirmed dead and more than 30 are missing after a boat whose passengers included villagers fleeing from fighting in Myanmar capsized in the Andaman Sea3 days ago -
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Moldovans narrowly chose 'yes' in a referendum to secure the country’s EU path, electoral authorities say
Moldovans narrowly chose 'yes' in a referendum to secure the country’s EU path, electoral authorities say3 days ago - European Union -
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Bigsby scores 2 TDs as Jaguars show fight in 32-16 win over Patriots in London
Tank Bigsby rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns and Parker Washington returned a punt 96 yards for a score in Jacksonville’s 32-16 comeback win over the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium3 days ago - NFL -
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‘I fight Russia to topple the tyrant of Belarus’: the Lukashenko guard who defected to the front line in Ukraine
Viachaslau Hranouski, a former policeman responsible for protecting the Belarus leader, reveals why he fled to join Ukraine’s army. Four years ago, Viachaslau Hranouski watched on as Alexander ...4 days ago - Ukraine -
Politics - The Hill
Here’s why some Latinos are genuinely embracing the Republican Party
Latinos who prioritize their American identity are more likely to identify as Republicans, while those who prioritize their ethnic identity are more likely to identify as Democrats, due to ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
UK deports record number of Nigerians and Ghanaians in single flight
Flight comes as news emerges of plan to send asylum seekers who arrive on Chagos Islands to British territory of Saint Helena. A record number of Nigerians and Ghanaians were deported to their home ...5 days ago - United Kingdom -
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A Soldier Chose a Radical Way to Publicize Troop Fatigue: He Deserted
Serhii Hnezdilov, a Ukrainian soldier, said he wanted to draw attention to the need to discharge worn-out soldiers and replace them with fresh conscripts.5 days ago -
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Virtual Reality Has the Rookie Washington Quarterback Embracing Mind Games
Six weeks into his first season, Jayden Daniels is the talk of the N.F.L.5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Chinese AI groups get creative to drive down cost of models
01.ai, Alibaba and ByteDance have cut ‘inference’ costs despite Washington curbs on accessing cutting-edge chips5 days ago -
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El Salvador commits savings from creative debt refinancing to river conservation
One of Central America’s longest rivers will be the primary beneficiary of El Salvador’s deal to refinance $1 billion of debt with support from the United States government, in the latest example ...5 days ago -
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Sick of the 21st Century? These Artists Revive the 18th.
Copycat classicism is here. Literary re-enactments by the photographer Stan Douglas — and a wave of other remixers — are creating new types of art around Black history.5 days ago -
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Embracing diversity: GamesBeat’s Diversity in Gaming Lunch is just around the corner
On Oct. 29, join GamesBeat's Diversity in Gaming Lunch where industry pros dig into the critical importance of diversity in the game industry.5 days ago -
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Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza Fighting, Israel Says
The Israeli military confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was killed on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he spoke with President Biden about working to ...6 days ago - Israel -
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Former PlayStation Boss Talks About The "Collapse Of Creativity" In AAA Game Development
During a Gamescom Asia panel, former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden spoke about the current state of the gaming industry and how the disappearance of AA studios had contributed to a "collapse of ...October 17 -
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Truth behind man who 'bought wrong London bridge'
Is the myth that a man bought the wrong London Bridge real? His grandson tells BBC London the truth.October 17 -
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Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business
Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.October 17 -
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Watch: From fresh-faced X Factor contestant to solo artist
The BBC takes a look back at moments from the former One Direction singer's career.October 17 -
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New York Liberty Fans Get Creative With Jerseys, Art and Cross Stitches
As their favorite team in the W.N.B.A. experiences a surge in popularity, fans are expressing their love creatively.October 16 - New York -
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My father Frank Habicht, the photographer who captured the ‘heart and restlessness’ of 1960s London
Habicht’s images, of stars such as the Rolling Stones and Jane Birkin and of the everyday, defined the spirit of an era. In 1960s London, photographer Frank Habicht’s work captured the spirit and ...October 15 -
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Most in Florida support candidates who fight climate change: Survey
A majority of Floridians said they would prefer political candidates who back action on climate change, according to a Florida Atlantic University survey released Tuesday. The poll, conducted ...October 15 - Florida -
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Trump Leans On Creative Bookkeeping to Keep Up in Cash Race
Donald J. Trump’s official campaign committee has a payroll of fewer than a dozen and has found ways for another account to pick up the tab for his rallies.October 15 - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
Insurers embrace climate change investments as catastrophe costs mount
Industry adopts low-carbon goals it once shunned as natural disaster losses exceed $100bn a yearOctober 15 - Climate -
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York Theater Artistic Director Out After ‘Hurtful’ Diversity Comments
James Morgan, who has been with the small New York theater company for 50 years, blamed the effects of a stroke for his behavior.October 14 -
Tech - VentureBeat
PicsArt’s creative AI playbook: A vision for contextual intelligence, AI agents
Eventually, Mehrabyan says contextual intelligence will lead PicsArt to an agent-based ecosystem.October 14 - Artificial Intelligence -
World - Financial Times
Lenders get creative to finance small businesses in developing markets
Start-ups use novel lending practices to extend credit to underserved groupsOctober 14 -
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An Artist Signed Over His Career to Investors. Now He Wants It Back.
Bjarne Melgaard’s rise in the art world came with strings attached and an unusual contract with investors. Now he’s suing to regain control of his artwork.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Families seek to clear names of men who refused to fight for former Dutch colony
Conscientious objectors refused to take part in military campaign against Indonesian independence in 1940s. Families of 20 men who were jailed for refusing to fight to preserve the former Dutch ...October 14