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The Gold Rush at the Heart of a Civil War
Famine and ethnic cleansing stalk Sudan. Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.The New York Times - 3h -
The Cast of ‘South Pacific’ Reunites for an Emotional Benefit Performance
Members of the cast of the 2008 Tony-winning revival of “South Pacific,” including Matthew Morrison and Kelli O’Hara, reunited for a benefit performance. The emotions were the guest of honor.The New York Times - 14h -
Trawl the sea or mine for metals? Pacific nations wrestle with how to protect oceans - and livelihoods
Palau plans to allow more fishing in its marine sanctuary, as countries across the region seek to balance conservation with economic needs. Dotted across the north-west of the Pacific Ocean, the ...The Guardian - 20h -
Succession showed us the rich are largely miserable – and the Murdochs are living proof | Zoe Williams
What does Rupert’s failed attempt to hand his empire to son Lachlan tell us? They’d be happier giving their money away. Rupert Murdoch has lost an epic legal battle against three of his children: ...The Guardian - 1d -
Fantasy Football Playoffs strategy: Five step plan to playoff-proof your roster, prepare for Championship run
Let's take the steps to "playoff-proof" your Fantasy team.CBS Sports - 1d -
Takeaways from AP's report on Chinese gold mining threatening endangered protected site in Congo
For eight years a Chinese mining company has been vastly expanding inside an endangered World Heritage Site, accused by locals and conservationists of decimating the environmentABC News - 2d -
Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool's gold?
People living in the Pacific nation are divided on whether to push ahead with deep-sea mining for polymetallic nodules.BBC News - 2d -
Without proof, top Trump adviser accuses January 6 committee of destroying evidence – live
Jason Miller accuses bipartisan January 6 committee of destroying evidence but does not present any evidence to support claim. Rightwing figures on social media are celebrating news that Daniel ...The Guardian - 2d -
They ‘didn’t look the type’: how the media was fooled by Bashar and Asma al-Assad | Zoe Williams
Some journalists underestimated the threat of the brutal president, while his first lady was glamorised in a Vogue feature. As Bashar al-Assad is ousted as Syria’s brutal president, his wife Asma ...The Guardian - 2d -
High Pacific surface temperatures fuel record warm year
Unusually hot seas lead to more rain, causing flooding in many parts of the worldFinancial Times - 2d -
In Germany, a woman is killed every day. That’s proof the sexism we all experience is far from ‘harmless’ | Fatma Aydemir
The daily insults and humiliations women are subjected to here are part of a continuum of violence. When will politicians act? . What is the thing I do 360 times a year – in other words, almost ...The Guardian - 3d -
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Meet the ‘sickfluencers’ of TikTok – and don’t be fooled by the outrage obscuring the real scandal | Frances Ryan
That desperate people have to look online for help with disability and sickness benefits is what should truly upset us. Have you heard of the “sickfluencers”? I admit the phenomenon had passed me ...The Guardian - 5d -
Pride, joy and some questions: reactions to Moana 2 from across the Pacific
Some praised the representation of Pacific cultures while one activist labelled the depiction of demigod Maui character as ‘ridiculous’ . Audiences across the Pacific have welcomed Moana 2 and ...The Guardian - 6d -
Charlamagne tha God rips Newsom over moves to 'Trump-proof' California
Radio host Charlamagne tha God ripped California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over his moves to “Trump-proof” California in the weeks following the president-elect's victory. Charlamagne said using words ...The Hill - 6d -
The Future of TikTok Is Being Decided This Week
Depending on what a federal appeals court decides, TikTok’s fate might left in the hands of president-elect Donald Trump.Wired - 6d -
Women selling sex for gold in the Amazon's illegal mines
Life for women among the Amazon’s illegal gold miners is harsh, violent, and can be deadly.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan
Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came martial law in South Korea.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific apologizes for showing "Family Guy" episode
The episode, from the first season of the American cartoon, shows Peter Griffin, the father character in the show, standing next to the "Tank Man" in a recreation of the infamous photograph.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World
Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Taiwan’s president visits Marshall Islands on Pacific tour of diplomatic allies
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in the Marshall Islands on his first overseas state visit since taking office in May.NBC News - Dec. 3
