Science Fiction from Latin America with Zombie Dissidents and Aliens in the Amazon
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Six presumed victims of Baltimore bridge collapse all from Latin America
Miguel Luna and Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandova reported to be among construction workers on bridge when it collapsed. The six likely victims of the Baltimore bridge collapse on Tuesday all appeared to be construction workers from Latin American ...The Guardian - World -
Liu Cixin: ‘I’m often asked – there’s science fiction in China?’
Author of sci-fi epic The Three-Body Problem – newly serialised by Netflix – on ‘the greatest uncertainty facing humanity’ and how finding a secret copy of a Jules Verne novel inspired his career. Chinese author Liu Cixin’s science-fiction novels ...The Guardian - World -
Vernor Vinge, Innovative Science Fiction Novelist, Dies at 79
He conceived an early version of cyberspace and predicted the “technological singularity,” a tipping point at which machines would become smarter than humans.The New York Times - Science -
Spanish chef brings the tastes of Latin America to New York restaurants
Felipe Donnelly was born in Spain and spent his childhood traveling in South America and Mexico. Now, he has three restaurants in New York City, including the James Beard Award-nominated Colonia Verde.CBS News - Top stories - New York -
33 Best Deals From the Amazon Big Spring Sale (2024)
Amazon’s five-day sale is the perfect chance to start fresh with new tech, including headphones, video doorbells, and chargers.Wired - Tech -
Fiction: 'Choice' by Neel Mukherjee
Plus Adam Rapp’s ‘Wolf at the Table’The Wall Street Journal - World -
China’s zombie car plant problem
The terminal decline of factories devoted to the internal combustion engine presents a challenge for BeijingFinancial Times - Business - China -
Amazon gets NFL wild card game in 2025; Peacock to broadcast Eagles' Week 1 game from Brazil
The Chiefs-Dolphins game last season on Peacock was the first NFL playoff game to be streamed exclusively.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Trump’s curious effect on trust in science
His presidential term jolted many people out of the zone of indifferenceFinancial Times - World - Donald Trump -
An America at Risk
Biden and Trump know the details of the nation’s security threat. Does either have a plan to meet it?The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Science of Crypto Forensics Survives a Court Battle—for Now
A jury convicted Roman Sterlingov of money laundering this month. His defense team says it will appeal, saying the crypto-tracing technique at the heart of the case is “pseudoscience.”Wired - Tech -
Marvel Zombies Animated Series Is Aiming To Be A "Pretty Intense" Adaptation Of The Comics
Marvel's animation output has been mostly family-friendly viewing lately thanks to shows like X-Men '97, I Am Groot, and What If…?, but the upcoming Marvel Zombies series is aiming to deliver some "mature" animation in this adaptation of the ...GameSpot - Tech -
Democrat Bush calls to repeal 'zombie statute' raised in abortion pill case
Democratic Rep. Cori Bush (Mo.) called for the Comstock Act to be repealed following the Supreme Court's oral arguments over mifepristone Tuesday, calling the 1873 bill a "zombie statute." The Supreme Court heard arguments from the federal ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran review – the Latin queen is back on top
(Sony)Lawsuits and lost love couldn’t stop the Colombian powerhouse from taking her rightful place atop Spanish pop’s streaming-fuelled resurgence. Streaming and AI may yet destroy music for ever – don’t be sad, we had a good run – but one of the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Amazon’s Secret to Unlocking Innovation
Inspire new ideas through the power of yes.Inc. - Business - Amazon -
Bug Zappers Are Swarming on Amazon
Amazon listings for low-cost tech products can send shoppers down a rabbit hole of weird brand names, duplicate listings, and suspect reviews. Data from Fakespot shows bug zappers are ascendant.Wired - Tech -
The Other 'Shrinkflation' in America
Look at the military under President Biden.The Wall Street Journal - World -
America’s Affordable Housing Crisis
The housing crisis is likely to be solved in cities and states, not Washington.The New York Times - Top stories -
Is Science Museum’s green power gallery tainted by fossil-fuel cash?
Museum’s funding by Indian energy group sparks controversy – with activists calling for boycott of ‘tainted’ partnership but others in full support. It is intended to be an exploration of humanity’s past and future efforts to decarbonise the way ...The Guardian - World -
Lives 'in danger' after Alexei Navalny’s death, says wife of dissident Kara-Murza
The wife of Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza said the lives of many political prisoners in Russia were at risk in the wake of Alexei Navalny’s death.NBC News - Top stories -
US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents
Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.’s election watchdogABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
Biden Demotes America to the 'Land of Possibilities'
Whereas ‘opportunity’ implies agency, he suggests we’re at the mercy of forces beyond our control.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Abortion and America's Phony 'Pregnancy Crisis'
Contrary to the CDC’s claims, maternal mortality rates haven’t changed much since 1999.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
2024 Copa America to be played in USA
Copa America is coming back to the United States and this tournament will be a beauty all the way to the final in MiamiYahoo Sports - Sports -
Lorrie Moore wins National Book Critics Circle award for fiction, Judy Blume also honored
Lorrie Moore has won the prize for fiction and Judy Blume received a lifetime achievement award from the National Book Critics CircleABC News - Entertainment -
The Conga Room welcomed Latin luminaries for 25 years. Why club founders say it's time to let it rest
The Conga Room fans flocked to see Latin icons, from Celia Cruz to Bad Bunny. The club's founders reflect on the end of a 25-year run.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
'It's on another level, completely alien in darts' - Littler's rapid rise
Luke Littler is increasingly appearing on our TV screens off the oche as well as on it - but how is the teenage darts sensation adapting to the limelight?BBC News - Top stories -
Online shoppers are feeling frustrated. Blame it on the ‘Amazon effect’?
A new survey says consumers find e-commerce sites often fail to meet expectations. Experts say that’s because shoppers have become accustomed to how Amazon gets things done to their liking.MarketWatch - Business -
Eli Lilly strikes drug dispensing deal with Amazon
Retail group agrees first partnership with a big drug company since launching online pharmacy business in 2020Financial Times - Business -
Amazon Drivers Are Employees, Top Wisconsin Court Rules
Drivers in the Amazon Flex program are eligible for unemployment insurance, a verdict that will affect the gig economy.Inc. - Business - Amazon -
Amazon Invests $2.75 Billion More in AI Startup Anthropic
The tech giant’s total stake has grown to $4 billion, its largest investment in another company.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Amazon -
Amazon Adds $2.75 Billion to its Stake in Anthropic
The latest investment brings Amazon’s total stake in the San Francisco company to $4 billion.The New York Times - Tech - Amazon -
7 Great Places to Ski in South America
Looking to get away from the heat of summer in North America? Try these unbeatable slopes in Chile and Argentina.The Wall Street Journal - World -
America’s archivist draws a line in the sand against vandals
No society should tolerate the destructive, self-absorbed petulance of the vandals. It should not have to be said that they have no right to destroy an irreplaceable piece of art or a precious document, denying it to future generations.The Hill - Politics -
Lottery culture is overtaking America, but for most, it’s a losing bet
Large jackpots have become conversation pieces, fueling a lottery culture that permeates the nation.The Hill - Politics -
Fortune Favors Early Movers in America's Property Crunch
Investors who are willing to buy buildings when everyone else is running scared typically get the biggest rewards.The Wall Street Journal - World -
America's toxic politics are having an unholy effect on religion
Turning the faithful of whatever faith into distinct groups of rival fans is a prescription for disaster.The Hill - Politics -
Dengue is sweeping through the Americas early this year
Dengue is surging across the Americas early this year from Puerto Rico to BrazilABC News - Health -
Latin American immigrants are starting businesses at more than twice the rate of the U.S. population as a whole, an analysis of Census Bureau data shows.
Latin American immigrants are starting businesses at more than twice the rate of the U.S. population as a whole, an analysis of Census Bureau data shows.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Amazon launches same-day prescription delivery in New York and Los Angeles
Amazon, which rolled out its online pharmacy service in 2020, is adding prescription medications to its roster of same-day delivery items.CNBC - Business - New York