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The Middle East conquers Milken

Financial Times 

Plus, what’s the right price for Anglo American shareholders and Spain’s BBVA goes hostile

Magic city undercover

Financial Times 

At the height of the US War on Drugs a trio of remarkable women led the greatest anti-money laundering operation in American history against the Medellín Cartel — and won

Modus carpet tiles by Modulyss

Dezeen.com 

Dezeen Showroom: Belgian flooring brand Modulyss has created the Modus carpet tiles, a collection that it says is both unconventional and radiates timeless allure. The Modus collection was devised in-house by designer Joris Peutz and features four styles – Rust, Ivy, Fade and Trace. All four channel natural motifs, with both Rust and Ivy featuring patterns

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War Culture Hates the Ethical Passion of the Young

Antiwar.com 

Originally appeared at TomDispatch. Persisting in his support for an unpopular war, the Democrat in the White House has helped spark a rebellion close to home. Young people — least inclined to deference, most inclined to moral outrage — are leading public opposition to the ongoing slaughter in Gaza. The campus upheaval is a clash … Continue reading "War Culture Hates the Ethical Passion of the Young"

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Key EU lawmaker Peter Liese already eyeing next CO2 price revamp

EurActiv 

German EU lawmaker Peter Liese is already eyeing the next revamp of the EU’s emissions trading scheme, wants a CO2 Central Bank and is campaigning for his party to stay the course on EU climate targets, he told Euractiv in an interview.

Team compares robot-assisted language learning systems and human tutors in English conversation lessons

Phys.org 

Advancements in large language models, robotics, and software such as text-to-speech, have made it possible to develop robots that can understand language, interact physically, and communicate verbally. These breakthroughs have opened up possibilities for robots to be used for educational purposes. However, this raises the question of whether robots are as good as human tutors. While robots offer certain benefits, they cannot replicate the nuanced interactions and personalized feedback human tutors provide.

Fulbright Scholar on educational policy

Henry Ford College Men's Basketball 

Fulbright Scholar Dr. Jehad Alayasa will speak about social development and reconstructing the education system in Arab countries during his visit to HFC.

The Week in Libraries: May 10, 2024

Publishers Weekly  

Among the headlines this week: John Oliver weighs in on book bans and libraries (and so do his viewers); more library drama in Alabama; and how to prepare for Pride month.