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Bolivian Indigenous groups assert claim to treasure of ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’
Descendants of enslaved miners who dug up gold, silver and emeralds worth billions call on Colombia to halt plan to lift cargo. Indigenous communities in Bolivia have objected to Colombia’s plans to recover the remains of an 18th-century galleon ...The Guardian - World -
Books on the impact of the internet and AI are finalists for the first-ever Women's Nonfiction Prize
Books about the dizzying impact of the internet and artificial intelligence are among finalists for a new book prize that aims to help fix the gender imbalance in nonfiction publishingABC News - Entertainment -
Between Two Blackouts Emerged a Different New York
As I got in my car, I noticed that the window lights began to flicker and die.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
Brazil's Indigenous people turn to EU to save their savanna
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Ontario moves to allow use of Indigenous languages in legislature
‘Momentous change’ will permit lawmakers in Canadian province to address chamber in ‘first languages’. Lawmakers in Ontario will now be able to address the province’s legislature using Indigenous languages, in a “momentous change” that belatedly ...The Guardian - World -
Instagram moves to limit political content
Instagram has moved to limit political content, with users now having to go into their settings on the app to turn the limiting feature off. Users of the popular social media platform now have to go into their settings under “[c]ontent ...The Hill - Politics -
Church limited Clapham attacker's attendance
Abdul Shokoor Ezedi's won asylum in 2020 but new documents detail a sexual assault conviction in 2018.BBC News - Top stories -
Canada pledges C$40m to search landfill for remains of two Indigenous women
Police initially said they did not have resources to search for women believed to have been murdered by an alleged serial killer. Canada has pledged tens of millions of dollars to search landfill for the remains of two Indigenous women believed to ...The Guardian - World -
Online lies and internet spin paralyze Congress
Congress remains frozen in efforts to halt the lies, threats and conspiracy theories that constantly flow like corrosive sewage on the internet.The Hill - Politics -
How Kate Middleton Conspiracy Theories Consumed the Internet
A combination of gamified social platforms, distrust in media and government, unprecedented conspiratorial thinking, and even a bot influence campaign led us to this point.Wired - Tech -
S&P issues negative outlook on five U.S. regional banks due to risky office space exposure
Higher office space vacancies trigger rise in criticized and modified loans, as a maturity wall loomsMarketWatch - Business -
Economic impact of Baltimore bridge collapse
Operations at the Port of Baltimore were halted after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday. The collapse will impact shipping routes and trade in the region. David Lynch, a global economics correspondent for the Washington Post, joins ...CBS News - Top stories -
One Purple State Is ‘Testing the Outer Limits of MAGAism’
North Carolina Republicans are “in the running for the most MAGA party in the nation.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Twitch to further limit sexual content, again
Twitch is further limiting sexually suggestive content in yet another change to its rules around the subject.NBC News - Top stories -
10 important mortgage loan questions to ask this spring
If you want to get the best mortgage loan possible, be sure to ask your lender these questions during the process.CBS News - Top stories -
Washington Is Changing How It Asks About Race and Ethnicity
People will have seven categories to pick from, including ”Middle Eastern,” on census surveys and student-loan applications.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hunter Biden asks judge to dismiss tax charges
Hunter Biden's attorneys argued Wednesday that the federal tax charges the president's son is facing in California are part of a prosecution fueled by politics.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Illini ask 'why not us?' as defending champs await
Illinois outlasted Iowa State 72-69 on Thursday night and will take a "why not us" attitude into its Elite Eight matchup against defending champion UConn.ESPN - Sports -
France asks 46 countries for Games security help
France says it has asked 46 countries if they would be willing to supply more than 2,000 police officers to help secure the Paris Olympics this summer.ESPN - Sports -
‘Children were dying. We didn’t even have aspirin’: the Indigenous Venezuelans forced far from home
Economic crisis has driven Warao communities from their traditional life in lush forest to a Brazilian slum. Photographs by Nicola ZolinAt 4pm, the sound of sirens is fading. On the pavement, a teenage girl – her eyes darting back and forth to ...The Guardian - World -
Millions of Low-Income Families Set to Lose Internet Subsidies
The Affordable Connectivity Program, a $14.2 billion federal effort to make internet service more affordable, is expected to run out of funding this spring.The New York Times - Top stories -
New cars are now 'the worst' products when it comes to protecting consumer data
With all new car models headed for internet-connectivity, the auto industry is developing a reputation as the "worst" for consumer privacy with driver data.CNBC - Business -
Your internet bill may be going up soon: Here's why
Some Americans have been receiving discounted internet service for months. But now, that program is on track to run out.The Hill - Politics -
Reddit, the self-anointed 'front page of the internet,' soars in Wall Street debut
Reddit soared in its Wall Street debut as investors pushed the value of the company close to $9 billion seconds after it began trading on the New York Stock ExchangeABC News - Tech -
Shares of Reddit, the 'front page of the internet,' soar 45% in Wall Street debut
Shares of Reddit, the 'front page of the internet,' soar 45% in Wall Street debutABC News - Tech -
Internet Computer blockchain has raised $77M | Dfinity Foundation
The Internet Computer Protocol is an ambitious blockchain project aimed at creating a world computer, and according to a new report from the shepherding nonprofit Dfinity Foundation, it has raised more than $77 million to date. The Internet ...VentureBeat - Tech -
Women's Nonfiction Prize Finalists Include Works on AI and Internet Misinformation
Naomi Klein's "Doppelganger" and Madhumita Murgia's "Code-Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI" are the tech-oriented entries on the new literary prize's shortlist.Inc. - Business -
What ‘KateGate’ Says About Royalty, Celebrity and Internet Culture
Many Americans used to view the Windsors with excitement, even admiration, beyond that shown to other public figures. Are they basically Kardashians now?The New York Times - Lifestyle -
How the Baltimore bridge collapse will impact Maryland residents
Residents in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, will have to find alternate routes to get to Baltimore County after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on Tuesday. The bridge crossed the Patapsco River, connecting both counties as part of ...CBS News - Top stories -
Sizing Up the Economic Impact of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse
With vessel traffic suspended at the Port of Baltimore, companies that transport cars and coal are looking for alternatives.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
How climate change is impacting seasonal allergies
Millions of Americans who suffer seasonal allergies are seeing their symptoms start earlier and last longer. Dave Malkoff takes a look at what's causing the change and how people are dealing with it.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
How cruises are impacted by Baltimore bridge collapse
After the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the harbor has been closed to marine traffic causing Carnival Cruise Line to reroute some ships.CBS News - Top stories -
Breyer indicates support for age limits for Supreme Court Justices
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer said Sunday that he would back age limits for justices, claiming the controversial policy would have helped his own decision-making about his retirement in 2022. “I don't think that's harmful,” he said ...The Hill - Politics -
How the US Fight Against Apple Tests Antitrust Limits
The Justice Department’s lawsuit against the iPhone maker pushes the boundaries of competition rules. Some experts say that may make winning more difficult.The New York Times - Business - Apple -
The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power Expanded Soundtrack Limited To 1,000 Copies
If you watched The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and particularly enjoyed the music, you might be happy to learn Mondo is creating a special-edition complete soundtrack collection--and it's launching soon.. Created by Mondo in partnership ...GameSpot - Tech -
Limits placed on removal of land from food production in England
Government restrictions come after farmers raise concerns over domestic food securityFinancial Times - World -
Nevada judge blocks state from limiting Medicaid coverage for abortions
A Nevada judge has ordered the state to grant Medicaid coverage for abortions without any restrictionsABC News - Health - Abortion -
‘Pushed to the limit’: the tiny Greek island in people smugglers’ sights
Fears of a new migration route grow as more than 800 people land on Gavdos, population fewer than 70, in a few months. Even by the standards of small Greek islands, Gavdos is tiny. In a population of fewer than 70 people, there are just two ...The Guardian - World -
This Ultrawide LG Gaming Monitor Is Only $230 For A Limited Time
Amazon is slashing prices on a handful of LG monitors right now, most of which are built for gaming with impressive refresh rates and generous resolutions. In fact, most of them are ultrawide monitors--so if you have a rig that can handle the ...GameSpot - Tech -
Anthony Mackie Opens Up About The MCU's Creative Limitations
Anthony Mackie, best known for his role as The Falcon-turned-Captain America in Disney's MCU, stated that it can be difficult to experiment in Marvel films because "there's only so much you can do."In an interview with RadioTimes, Mackie was asked ...GameSpot - Tech