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‘Not just a museum’: Kenya’s seed bank offers unexpected lifeline for farmers
Set up to conserve traditional seeds, the Genetic Resources Research Institute is now helping smallholders diversify with crops resilient to the rapid changes in climate. On a winding road in the ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
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The Democratic Blind Spot That Wrecked 2024
Maybe it would have been better if the red wave had crashed ashore in 2022.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
Women's Bracketology: No. 1 seeds remain the same -- for now
The country's top teams have faced few challenges. That changes this weekend with Notre Dame-USC and South Carolina-UCLA on tap.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
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Amid Climate Crisis, Svalbard Global Seed Vault Gets a Huge Deposit
A storage facility in Norway built to safeguard crop diversity recently received more than 30,000 samples as concerns grow about climate change and food insecurity.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Pakistan loses its edge in supplying China with sesame seeds
Companies squeezed by falling prices as other countries compete to cultivate crop prized in Chinese kitchensBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank
During the siege of Leningrad, botanists in charge of an irreplaceable seed collection had to protect it from fire, rodents – and hunger. Somewhere in the sky above, the mosquito drone of a plane’s ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui wins the women's race at the New York City Marathon
Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui wins the women's race at the New York City MarathonSports - ABC News - November 3 -
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win the NYC Marathon
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands won the men’s race at the New York City Marathon and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya took the women’s eventSports - ABC News - November 3 -
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Presidents of South Sudan and Kenya push for a resolution in stalled peace talks
South Sudan peace talks, previously held in neighboring Kenya, will resume under a directive from South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, who met Wednesday and ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
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Four Female Athletes Were Killed in Kenya. There Are Fears They Won’t Be the Last.
In Kenya, family members and athletes spoke of the violence in a place where running is a path out of poverty: “It’s no longer safe.”Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
The bee project helping to tackle elephant-human conflict in Kenya – in pictures
Loved by tourists, elephants are, however, often loathed by farmers. Elephant conservation has been a been a success in Tsavo in Kenya, with their number increasing by about 6,000 in the mid-1990s ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
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Ugandan Opposition Leader Charged After Being ‘Kidnapped’ in Kenya
Kizza Besigye, a former presidential candidate, went missing over the weekend as he visited the Kenyan capital, reappearing days later in military custody back in Uganda.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round
Oregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4Sports - ABC News - October 27 -
They were the top two seeds in the NFC. Now they’re both in danger of missing the playoffs.
The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers square off in a crucial matchup for both franchises.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Turok 2 Seeds of Evil and Shadow Man Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack Game Update Trailer
Get ready for heart-pounding double feature! SHADOW MAN and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil are now available as part of the Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online: MATURE 17+ collection of games!Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
NFL Playoff Picture: Chiefs, Lions ahead in race to get the No. 1 seeds, and NFC West leader is ... whoa
How does the NFL playoff bracket look after 8 weeks?Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
A Russian Disinfo Campaign Is Using Comment Sections to Seed Pro-Trump Conspiracy Theories
A disinformation campaign is using the unmoderated spaces of right-wing news website comment sections to push its narratives.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
Bracketology: Alabama is top No. 1 seed over Kansas, Houston, UConn in 2025 NCAA Tournament as season begins
The Crimson Tide is the overall top seed in the projected NCAA Tournament bracket as the season beginsSports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds review – up close and existential with rock’s great everyman
AO Arena, Manchester In an expansive, transporting show that draws on his diverse decades and a world of pain, the singer-songwriter turned guru to all sets his sights on the stars – and anyone ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Bowl projections: Alabama moves to 3-seed in College Football Playoff field, Ohio State replaces Georgia
There were some notable moves in the CFP projections this week amid the chaos of the Week 11 slateSports - CBS Sports - November 10 -
Trout vs. Harper in October? No Astros title in 2017? What if every World Series was between No. 1 seeds?
The 2024 Fall Classic featured the teams with each league's best record. It doesn't happen often -- but what if it ALWAYS did?Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds bring songs of love and loss to London’s O2 Arena
The singer’s bereavements were at the heart of a show that felt quieter than classic Cave gigsWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
NFL Power Rankings entering Week 12: Can the Bills or Steelers take No. 1 seed from Chiefs?
The AFC playoff picture got a shakeup, so pay attention to the strength of schedule for the trio of front-runners.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago -
Penn State head coach James Franklin joins & playoff seeding STINKS | College Football Power Hour
Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings, are joined by Penn State head coach James Franklin and preview the biggest matchups of Week 13.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Western envoys concerned about arrests and disappearances as Kenya takes UN rights council seat
Western envoys in Kenya have raised concerns over reports of arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances and urged for swift investigations as the country takes up its seat in the United Nations ...World - ABC News - October 31
