The ‘global south’ concept fuels unrealistic aspirations
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Unrivaled is a new women's basketball league that uses a 3-on-3 concept
Unrivaled is a new three-on-three women's basketball league. Some top WNBA players have signed up and are playing during the league's off-season.CBS News - 2d -
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When is a person's sex determined? Trump has no conception, experts say.
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What the global south gets wrong about Trump
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How a design concept may help save homes from wildfires
In Los Angeles, where the historic Palisades and Eaton Fires continue to burn, a home built using a so-called passive design concept was the only one still standing in its neighborhood. David ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Hirono presses Burgum on climate change and fossil fuels exacerbating global conflicts
Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, questioned Doug Burgum about the use of fossil fuels contributing to climate change and the potential to "exacerbate" conflicts around the world during his confirmation ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Sony's "Immersive Entertainment Concept" Could Potentially Let You Smell Zombies
With CES 2025 in full swing, one of the more intriguing exhibits at the trade show is a proof-of-concept entertainment experience from Sony. The PlayStation company is currently showing off what a ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
O'Leary: Trump US-Canada merger an interesting concept
"Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary said Monday that the concept of the U.S. and Canada merging into one country is "very interesting." “I went to Palm Beach for a couple of days. On Saturday, we ...The Hill - Jan. 7
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