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Warriors Coach Rips Trump Attack On Academic Freedom
“Dumbest thing I’ve ever heard,” said Steve Kerr, who wore a Harvard basketball shirt to his postgame press conference Tuesday.Ryan Grenoble (HuffPost)
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La tragedia sofoclea "Elettra", rappresentata per la prima volta fra il 420 e il 410 a.C., porta sulla scena dei personaggi femminili affascinanti e contraddittori che, se osservati da vicino, ci rivolgono un monito quanto mai attuale, spingendoci a rifiutare l'etica di chi soffoca il punto di vista altrui, nonché la
Le donne dell'Elettra di Sofocle hanno ancora qualcosa da insegnarci
La tragedia sofoclea "Elettra", rappresentata per la prima volta fra il 420 e il 410 a.C., porta sulla scena dei personaggi femminili affascinanti e contraddittori che, se osservati da vicino, ci rivolgono un monito quanto mai attuale, spingendoci a …Eva Luna Mascolino (Il Libraio)
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Strong Bad and Homestar celebrate 25 years of dot commery.Homestar Runner
US Halts $5 Billion New York Offshore Wind Project Mid-Build - Slashdot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Electrek: In its most aggressive attack against offshore wind yet, the Trump administration halted the $5 billion Empire Wind 1, already under construction off New York's coast.news.slashdot.org
Bella, ciao. Lutto in città per la scomparsa di Elisa Frediani, femminista e attivista
Da oggi pomeriggio sarà alla Croce Verde in via Romana. Lascia sua figlia Chiara con Antonio e le amate nipoti Margherita e Teresa
“When we think of the transatlantic slave trade, the brutality of capture, forced transport, and unpaid labour is rightly at the forefront. But what’s often overlooked is how targeted and strategic this system was.
Enslavement wasn’t random. European slavers knew exactly what they were looking for, and one of their prime targets were African rice farmers from the West African coast.”
#history #blackmastodon #histodons
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The Untold Story of How African Rice Farmers Were Hunted, Stolen, and Enslaved on American Rice Plantations
When we think of the transatlantic slave trade, the brutality of capture, forced transport, and unpaid labour is rightly at the forefront. But what’s often overlooked is how targeted and strategic this system was. Enslavement wasn’t random.Uzonna Anele (Listwand)
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Photojournalist Fatima Hassona killed in Gaza day after documentary selected for Cannes
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Photojournalist Fatima Hassona killed in Gaza day after documentary selected for Cannes
The Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassona, killed along with ten family members in an Israeli air strike on her home in northern Gaza, is the star of a documentary due to be screened at the Cannes film festival next month.Clara Nabaa (Euronews.com)
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From the Storage Closet: 03
'Jar Head'
Canon Elan 7e
Probably Fuji Film.
c. 2002
#PictureInPicture #filmPhotography
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#injustice #racism #politics
Opinion | The Emergency Is Here
Trump is disappearing people to a Salvadoran prison for terrorists. And he says he wants to send “homegrown” Americans there next.Ezra Klein (The New York Times)
Many folks are hurting right now, but there are pockets of opportunity… Are you an organisational powerhouse with a passion for open source and open science? @NumFOCUS, which supports projects including @numpy, @Spyder, @napari and many more, is looking for its next Executive Director. A *lot* of potential for positive impact!
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NumFOCUS Executive Director Search Update: Job listing is Open [Source]
In our last post, we announced the start of the executive director search, that we were looking for a search firm, and asked what you’d like to ask an executive director candidate. Thank you to…NumFOCUS (Medium)
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Aggressione in via del Battistero, Lazzarini: “Pattugliamenti serali da potenziare”
Secondo i vertici del partito lucchese e il segretario Lazzarini servono più agenti e un maggior numero di addetti alla sicurezza
Rep. Perry admits tariffs might make the ‘sweetest place on Earth’ a bit bitter
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Rep. Perry admits tariffs might make the ‘sweetest place on Earth’ a bit bitter
President Trump may say he wants to bring back U.S. manufacturing but hard to manufacture more chocolate when there’s a new import tax on ingredients that can’t be grown domestically, like cocoa beans.Zack Hoopes | zhoopes@pennlive.com (pennlive)
Europe Prepares Retaliation If US Trade Talks Fail
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Good night, sleep well. See you tomorrow. Throwback to now occupied Bakhmut, where my friends fought to the bitter end.
Never forgotten.
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The European Union has dismissed US demands to change its food safety standards and cut ties with China. The EU and US are currently negotiating trade after the US imposed tariffs, but the EU refuses to compromise on food health and safety regulations or its relationship with China.
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EU dismisses US demands on food standards and ties to China
EU standards, particularly in relation to food health and safety, will never be part of the negotiation, ‘not with the US or anyone else', European Commission saysPat Leahy (The Irish Times)
Sinner is serving a three-month suspension that expires on May 4 after returning two positive tests last year.
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#doping #cleansport #antidoping #datajournalism
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WhatsApp, Instagram e Facebook bloqueiam recurso valioso do Apple Intelligence
Bloqueio da Ferramenta de Escrita pode ter ocorrido ainda em 2024; não se sabe o motivo dessa decisão da Meta; a seguir, entenda mais sobre o caso envolvendo as big techsTechtudo
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With thanks to Daniel Hales and Keir Lamont for their contributions. Shortly before the close of its 2025 session, the Arkansas legislature passed HB 1717, the Arkansas Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act, with unanimous votes. As the name suggests, Arkansas modeled this legislation after Senator
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Luka Doncic eager to start playing big games for Lakers, starting in playoff date with Timberwolves
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Man United seals spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to Europa League semifinals
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New: "Don Jr. And Eric Trump Landed $3 Million In Stock For Joining Firm’s Advisory Board That Had Little Public Presence Before Their Appointment"
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Don Jr. And Eric Trump Landed $3 Million In Stock For Joining Firm’s Advisory Board That Had Little Public Presence Before Their Appointment
New SEC filings show the Trumps were granted 750,000 shares for joining the advisory board and helping the stock reach a 52-week high.Zach Everson (Forbes)
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Trump's 24-49% tariff hammer on ASEAN amounts to economic terrorism. ASEAN's "China plus one" strategy that's fueling their industrialization is threatened by US sabotage. Wise nations will tell America to choke on its tariffs, pivot to the Global South, and fast-track regional integration.
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Trump’s tariffs: Asean urged to explore trade diversification, tap FTAs
The call by analysts comes as Asean countries are among the hardest hit by US President Donald Trump’s universal tariffs.Amy Sood (South China Morning Post)
Trump Pushing Limit of Power: Padilla on Garcia Case
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Can Trump Really Deport US Citizens to El Salvador?
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Trump administration takes aim at Harvard's international students and tax-exempt status
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The first recorded labour strike in history took place almost 3,200 years ago!
The ‘Strike Papyrus’ recounts that in year 29 of the reign of Ramesses III (c. 1157 BC) royal tomb workers at Deir el-Medina downed their tools over pay and working conditions!
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Collection online - The so-called “Strike Papyrus” written by Amunnakht
More than 4.000 of the approximately 40.000 objects in Museo Egizio’s collection are accessible here. All data are constantly updated, thanks to the continuous study and documentation of the objects.collezioni.museoegizio.it
Why Katy Perry's celebrity spaceflight blazed a trail for climate breakdown
What's not to like about an all-female celebrity crew riding a rocket into space? Quite a lot, as it turns out.Steve Westlake (Phys.org)
Callide Power Station explosion presents first scandal for Queensland LNP
ABC News provides the latest news and headlines in Australia and around the world.Alex Brewster (ABC News)
Sadly, this is only the beginning of a domino effect should it go into law.
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#encryption #backdoors #privacy #security
Florida draft law mandating encryption backdoors for social media accounts billed 'dangerous and dumb' | TechCrunch
A digital rights group blasted the Florida bill, but lawmakers voted to advanced the draft law.Zack Whittaker (TechCrunch)
Geloyra, a ghost tied to the Grand Majestic Theatre, confronts new owner Killan, who wishes to renovate the theater she loved. While he sees it as a dilapidated building, Geloyra views his plans as sacrilege
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Geloyra a Ghost Tied to the Grand Majestic Theatre - W.D.L Diamond
Discover the haunting tale of Geloyra, a ghost tied to the Grand Majestic Theatre, as she confronts its ambitious new owner, Killan.deblang222 (W.D.L Diamond)
Empire Lizard, a band on a cruise ship, initially toned down their performances for older passengers. However, inspired by Mrs. Harris’s encouragement, they unleashed their raw energy during a performance
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Empire Lizard a Band on a Cruise Ship's Journey - W.D.L Diamond
Empire Lizard, a band on a cruise ship, initially toned down their performances for older passengers. However, inspired by Mrs. Harris’s encouragement, they unleashed their raw energy during a performance.deblang222 (W.D.L Diamond)
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