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The Saw-Toothed Function That Broke Calculus

In the late 19th century, Karl Weierstrass invented a fractal-like function that was decried as nothing less than a “deplorable evil.” In time, it would transform the foundations of mathematics.
Wired - Feb. 23
Trump trade overhaul clouds China’s shipping forecast

US president’s proposed new fees risk higher costs for companies, consumers and a struggling global trade system
Financial Times - Feb. 24
Apple withdraws cloud encryption service from UK after government order

iPhone-maker says it can no longer offer advanced protection in Britain after secret demand for ‘back door’ to user data
Financial Times - Feb. 21
Red Sox positional preview: Devers drama clouds corner infield situation

How will the Red Sox' complicated corner infield situation play out in 2025? We assess each first baseman and third baseman on the current roster.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24
Trott defends Afghanistan’s men with cloud hanging over England game

Taliban’s ban on women playing cricket has led to calls for a boycott by the ECB, but Champions Trophy match proceeds. A day out from what is a must-win game for both Afghanistan and England, ...
The Guardian - 5d
February's Xbox Update Adds More Titles To Cloud Gaming

Last fall, Microsoft unveiled an initiative to let Xbox owners stream any game in their library , even if it isn't on Game Pass. February's Xbox Update moves that agenda forward with over 50 ...
GameSpot - 5d
Man's brain turned to glass by Vesuvius ash cloud 2,000 years ago

The pea-sized brain was found in the skull of a 20-year-old man killed in the volcanic eruption.
BBC News - 4d
Microsoft criticises CMA over ‘fundamental mistake’ in UK cloud probe

Tech group says antitrust regulator has ignored how AI is reshaping the tech industry
Financial Times - 3d
Battered and bruised after 3 years of war, Ukraine is up against the ropes as U.S. backing vanishes

Ukraine has put up a staunch fight against the invasion launched by its bigger and more powerful neighbor Russia, but things appear to be going horribly wrong.
CNBC - Feb. 22

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Israel prepares Gaza ‘hell plan’ to pile pressure on Hamas – reports

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Trump claims Zelenskyy ‘doesn’t want there to be peace’ in latest sign of worsening US-Ukraine relations – live

US president says ‘America will not put up with it for much longer’ after Ukrainian president says end of war with Russia ‘still very, very far away’. Donald Trump will lay out his priorities ...
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Families, revelers party side-by-side in traditional Carnival in Sao Paulo town

During Carnival, the small Brazilian town of Sao Luiz do Paraitinga’s calm everyday life transforms into a joyful party known for its deep-rooted traditions, giant puppets and songs known in ...
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Angie Stone obituary

American soul singer and songwriter who enjoyed success with her popular hits No More Rain and Wish I Didn’t Miss You. Angie Stone, who has died aged 63 in a traffic incident, was an American soul ...
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France's prime minister tears into Trump's attack on Zelenskyy as a staggering show of 'brutality'

France’s prime minister has torn into U.S. President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by calling it a staggering show of “brutality” that aimed to ...
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