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In Plain Sight: The Evidence of Things Seen

CounterPunch 

Americans live in a state of denial. We reject the evidence of our senses, even when it is screamed at us clearly and unambiguously and paraded starkly naked before us. We bow to the deceit and manipulation of the wealthy and powerful, turning off our critical thinking and recalibrating our moral compass, all the while avoiding the truth about what we have become and what this change says about us. Not only does this betrayal of conviction impact equity and democracy at home, it also affects those... Читать дальше...

India’s AI Edge: Experts at the ET Soonicorns Summit 2024 to dive deep into the country’s artificial intelligence landscape

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The ET Soonicorns Summit 2024 is set to take place in Bengaluru on September 20, 2024, with the theme ‘From Resilience to Resurgence.’ With thought leaders and industry experts ready to share insights into the potential and challenges of AI, this summit will drive critical dialogues and actionable ideas for the Indian startup ecosystem. Register now!

Abbas ‘Postponed’ Democracy – So, Who Speaks on Behalf of the Palestinian People?  

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In April 2021, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree postponing parliamentary and presidential elections, which were scheduled to take place in May and July respectively. The then-85-year-old Palestinian leader justified his unwarranted decision as a result of a ‘dispute’ with Israel over the vote of Palestinians living in the occupied Palestinian city of East Jerusalem. More

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China: Flight, trains suspended as Shanghai hit by strongest typhoon in seven decades

BigNewsNetwork.com 

Shanghai [China], September 16 (ANI): China's Shanghai province faced severe disruptions Monday morning as Typhoon Bebinca, the strongest storm to directly hit the city in over seven decades, leading to widespread shutdowns, CNN reported. The Chinese financial hub, home to 25 million residents, was brought to a standstill as flights, trains, and highways were suspended during a national holiday period. Typhoon Bebinca mad

China releases American pastor sentenced to life term jail

BigNewsNetwork.com 

Washington DC [US], September 16 (ANI): China has released from jail David Lin, an American pastor, who had been sentenced to a life term in 2006. "We welcome David Lin's release from prison in the People's Republic of China. He has returned to the United States and now gets to see his family for the first time in nearly 20 years," said a State Department spokesperson as cited by Al Jazeera. Washington designated him wron

Pete Hegseth’s Mein Kampf

CounterPunch 

I spotted Pete Hegseth’s latest book The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free, while I was shopping at my local Costco. Intrigued, I bought a copy. Published by Fox News Books, it shot to the top of the New York Times Best Seller List soon after publication in early June. His name was one I More

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Childish Fantasies: Age Verification for Social Media Down Under

CounterPunch 

The Australian government has been in a banning mood of late.  In keeping with an old, puritanical tradition, the killjoys and wowsers have seized the reins of power and snorting a good deal while doing so.  In important matters such as anti-corruption and environmental protection, the government of Anthony Albanese is showing fewer teeth and no gumption.  On More

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Mets open final homestand vs. Nationals

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images) The direction of the final twists in a rollercoaster season for the New York Mets might be determined by the results of the MRI exam star shortstop Francisco Lindor is scheduled to undergo Monday. The Mets will hope to have clarity on Lindor's status by Monday night, when they open a pivotal three-game series against the visiting Washington Nationals in a battle of National Lea