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‘What were you expecting? A bloodless war?’: how Cameroon became trapped in a forgotten standoff
The eight-year conflict between the country’s French- and English-speaking populations has its roots in the colonial past and modern injustice. . . Two plants sprouting from the rusty-red soil mark ...World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago -
How people in dozens of states were targeted with racist texts and what you can do
Since the election, CBS News has reported people who are Black have been receiving racist text messages. Hispanic and LGBTQ Americans have also reported receiving text messages. It is not known who ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
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What we should have learned (but may have forgotten) from the Vietnam War
We must never again elect a president who devalues sacrifice and puts their political career above the lives of the men and women they send to war.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
‘All the evil’: doctors in the line of fire in world’s forgotten war
Sudan’s brutal civil war is taking a devastating toll on the country’s health facilitiesBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Hospitals in firing line of forgotten war
Sudan’s brutal civil war is taking a devastating toll on the country’s health facilitiesWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
If you became rich, what luxuries would you want? For some, it’s all about new socks (seriously).
When asked what they would do with ‘FU money,’ people often choose relatively inexpensive thingsBusiness - MarketWatch - October 26 -
‘You never knew what to expect!’ London street markets – in pictures
Paul Trevor’s new book, Market Day, captures the lively, chaotic energy of London’s Sunday markets, showcasing a contrast between vibrant market activity and the rundown, pre-gentrification East ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Joe Biden’s big blunder: how the war in Ukraine became a global disaster | Simon Tisdall
Failure to contain the conflict has led to huge suffering and geopolitical shifts. Why didn’t the US commit to Nato?. Reflecting the instincts of a cold war veteran, Joe Biden’s strategy was ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
‘We were trapped like rats’: Spain’s floods bring devastation and despair
Residents describe impact of floods and downpours – with some places hit with a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours. Spanish flash floods – live updates The gratitude that greeted ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
What an ‘Airbnbopoly’ Game Says About Silicon Valley’s Standoff With Lina Khan
In 2020, LinkedIn founder, tech investor, and Harris megadonor Reid Hoffman made a custom Monopoly board to celebrate Airbnb’s IPO. Instead of jail, it sent players to “Government Regulation.”Tech - Wired - November 1 -
They Were Just What They Needed
Jonathan Otcasek and Erin Kim connected 10 years ago over a gravesite. They’ve had the kind of relationship even their parents admire since.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 28
