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A Christian town in Syria keeps the biblical language of Aramaic alive. But it fears for its future
An ancient town in Syria is one of the world’s few places where residents still speak Aramaic, the language that Jesus is believed to have usedABC News - 9h -
‘We’re Just Keeping Everybody Alive’: The Damage Done by the U.S.A.I.D. Freeze
Testimonials from around the world show that Trump’s foreign aid funding freeze has been damaging and chaotic.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
How these Black-owned businesses are keeping Atlanta trailblazer's legacy alive
Black-owned business leaders in Atlanta are finding creative ways to infuse culture and history into their inviting spaces.CBS News - 5d -
Yanks use ABS challenge system, keep inning alive
On Saturday, during the second game of their Grapefruit League schedule, manager Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees used the automated ball-strike system to turn a strikeout into a walk, then ...ESPN - 5d -
France hammer Italy to keep Six Nations title hopes alive
France score 11 tries to thrash Italy in a high-scoring contest to set up a potential Six Nations decider with Grand Slam-chasing Ireland.BBC News - 4d -
Dead Athletes. Empty Stands. Billions to Keep Horse Racing Alive.
Let the sport of kings stand on its own.The New York Times - 4h -
In Syria, Joy at al-Assad’s Demise Turns to Fear of Israeli Raids
Villagers say they worry that incursions into border areas of Syria by Israel’s military could turn into a prolonged occupation. Israel says the raids are needed to protect the border.The New York Times - 6d -
Talks on Syria’s Future Fall Short of Promises, Participants Say
The country’s new leaders had billed a two-day “national dialogue” in Damascus as the start of a process to build an inclusive government. But some who attended came away disappointed.The New York Times - 2d -
Can Syria’s new rulers sustain its fragile peace?
Order is being maintained by a patchwork of factions. Combining them into a national security apparatus is a delicate processFinancial Times - 4d -
Georgia fends off late comeback attempt to stun No. 3 Florida, keep NCAA tournament hopes alive
The Bulldogs held a 26-point lead at one point on Tuesday night.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘We are part of Syria’: Kurdish-led SDF fights for place in post-Assad future
Militia keeping IS in check pressured by new regime in Damascus, emboldened Turkey and US unpredictability. Thirty metres under the city of Kobani, north-east Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
OpenAI launching GPT-4.5, its next general-purpose large language model
Last month CNBC reported that OpenAI was in discussions on a $40 billion funding round at a $340 billion valuation.CNBC - 18h -
Nvidia passes its quarterly future-shock stress test
Every quarter is a new nail-biter for the chipmakerFinancial Times - 1d -
Dow wipes out its gains since Trump’s inauguration as ‘stagflation’ fears return
U.S. stocks ended the week on an ugly note Friday, posting their worst day of 2025 — and a run of soft economic data was getting much of the blame.MarketWatch - 6d -
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GOP chair demands staff call West Bank by biblical name
The Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee instructed GOP staff to refer to the West Bank by its biblical name, Judea and Samaria. The term is still used by Israel’s government to ...The Hill - 1d -
Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language
Why did humans start speakingABC News - Feb. 18 -
Lamar defeats Houston Christian 66-58
Led by Ja'Sean Jackson's 17 points, the Lamar Cardinals defeated the Houston Christian Huskies 66-58ABC News - 5d -
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Israel demands complete demilitarisation of southern Syria
The announcement could make conflict between Israel and the new leadership in Syria more likely.BBC News - 3d -
Israel says it is conducting strikes in southern Syria
Israel confirmed it is conducting strikes in southern Syria, as the new Syrian government calls for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territory.ABC News - 2d -
Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader
Ahmed al-Shara’s unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state has raised questions about how he intends to govern Syria.The New York Times - 2d -
Al-Assad Becomes a Punchline in Syria’s Comedy Scene
Comics had already been trying to foster stand-up in Syria before Bashar al-Assad’s fall. Now, they are telling jokes in a liberated country, while warily eyeing the new government.The New York Times - 1d -
Nvidia helps launch AI platform for teaching American Sign Language
Nvidia has unveiled a new AI platform for teaching people how to use American Sign Language to help bridge communication gaps. The Signs platform is creating a validated dataset for sign language ...VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Houston Christian hosts Lamar following Holifield's 22-point game
Lamar visits the Houston Christian Huskies after Andrew Holifield scored 22 points in the Cardinals' 75-65 victory against the Northwestern State DemonsABC News - 6d -
Mel Bochner, Conceptual Artist Who Played With Language, Dies at 84
His early work made use of unexpected materials like pennies and masking tape. Later, he created trenchant word paintings that provoked and delighted.The New York Times - 5d -
This Christian Convert Fled Iran, and Ran Into Trump’s Deportation Policy
Artemis Ghasemzadeh is among a group of migrants being held in a jungle camp in Panama.The New York Times - 4d -
Christian Pulisic docuseries exemplifies USMNT’s mostly silent golden generation
The Milan star’s nine-episode turn on Paramount+ is most notable in that it reveals anything about the player at all. Deep into the third and most recent episode of the Paramount+ docuseries on ...The Guardian - 2d -
U.S. woman charged with murdering husband while on Christian mission to Angola
A Minnesota woman has been charged with the murder of her husband in the southern African nation of Angola last year while the couple and their five children were there on a Christian missionary ...NBC News - 2d -
Christianity’s Decline in U.S. Appears to Have Halted, Major Study Shows
Young people contributed to the shift. “If you’re a young white male these days and you think of yourself as conservative, then being religious is a part of that.”The New York Times - 2d -
Christian Horner unhappy that Max Verstappen was booed at F1 curtain-raiser
Red Bull principal attacks driver’s treatment at F175 event ‘The fandom has changed over the last few years’ Christian Horner has said he was unhappy at the barrage of booing that greeted Max ...The Guardian - 2d -
Christianity in US stops decline after years of losses: Pew
The decline in the number of Americans who identify as Christian appears to be slowing down after years of losses, according to a Pew Research Center survey published Wednesday. The expansive ...The Hill - 1d -
The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself
How did a successful, financially sophisticated banker gamble his community’s money away?The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
No charges for woman dragged from Idaho town hall
No charges will be filed against a woman dragged from an Idaho Republican town hall by security guards. The security firm's license has also been revoked. KHQ's John Webb reports.NBC News - 3d -
Johnson claims town hall protesters 'paid' by Democrats
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) denounced recent protests at town halls that featured GOP lawmakers, claiming the demonstrators were "paid" by Democrats. “The videos you saw of the town halls ...The Hill - 22h -
Philippine village battles dengue by offering bounties for mosquitos — dead or alive
A Philippine village in the densely populated capital region has launched a battle against dengue by offering a token bounty to residents for captured mosquitos — dead or aliveABC News - Feb. 19 -
Missing Australian member of Islamic State found alive in Syrian prison
Exclusive: Mustafa Hajj-Obeid, who left Australia in 2015, is being held in Panorama prison, a detention centre for accused IS members run by the SDF. An Australian member of Islamic State who was ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Little hope of finding workers alive after tunnel collapse, official says
An official in India's southern Telangana state says the chances of 8 workers being rescued days after a tunnel collapse are "very, very remote."CBS News - 2d
