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Several of the UK’s northern cities are transforming once neglected passageways into bucolic oases; community spaces filled with urban art, herb gardens — and civic pride

12 Killed, 3,000 Wounded as Israel Triggers Explosives Planted in Pagers Used by Hezbollah, State Dept. Denies Advance Knowledge of Pager Plot; Kamala Harris Defends U.S. Arms to Israel, 8 Killed as Israel Bombs School Housing Displaced Palestinians in Gaza, Burma’s Military Junta Is Committing Massive Human Rights Abuses, Warns U.N., Georgian Parliament Approves Law Criminalizing LGBTQIA Groups, GOP Senators Block Bill to Protect Access to In Vitro Fertilization, At Least Two Women Die After Delayed Access to Reproductive Care in Georgia ... Читать дальше...

The legendary masterpiece is much more than just a beautiful painting.

Stijn and Nele bought an old farm on a 4600 m² plot just outside Ghent. There were several buildings on the site: the farm itself, in poor condition and outdated; a stable and a field barn. In the south and west of the plot there are some houses, to the north and east there is no construction and one looks out over an open rural area consisting of meadows and fields. The existing farm was so outdated that it was almost impossible to convert it in a price-conscious way into a home that meets today's living and comfort requirements. Читать дальше...

The elusive star of In the Mood for Love and Irma Vep continues to loom over the culture. Greta Lee, Olivier Assayas, and more untangle her mystery.

PORTLAND, ME - JANUARY 6: Ace Flagg looks for an open teammate while playing against CATS Academy Boston at Portland Expo | Staff photo by Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images

Cooper’s brother is ready for his own rise.

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Another 30/30 for Bobby!

BBobby Witt Jr. becomes the first shortstop with two 30/30 seasons, writes Anne Rogers.

Witt became the first Royal ever to record a 30-30 season in 2023 when he hit 30 home runs and swiped 49 bags. And he’s just the eighth player to record back-to-back 30-30 seasons, joining Ryan Braun (2011-12), Alfonso Soriano (‘05-06 and ‘02-03), Vladimir Guerrero Sr. (‘01-02), Barry Bonds (1995-97), Ron Gant (‘90-91), Bobby Bonds (‘77-78) and Willie Mays (‘56-57). Читать дальше...

The latest WBSC/KONAMI Men's Baseball World Ranking sees Japan retain their top spot after winning the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2024 in Shaoxing, China. Venezuela and Puerto Rico both boast record high positions in fourth and eighth respectively while El Salvador, Sri Lanka and Costa Rica are the biggest movers.

HTC Vive is launching the Vive Focus Vision XR headsets for enterprises and high-end gaming fans.

By Ryan Menezes Published: September 18th, 2024

Khuê Phạm's debut novel follows a young Berlin journalist whose parents emigrated from South Vietnam. A message from an estranged uncle in the U.S. prompts her to explore her family history.

1. Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Gets a Little Smarter With Apple Intelligence  WIRED
2. Want an iPhone 16 Review? Just Ask Joannabot  The Wall Street Journal
3. Apple made its cheapest iPhone 16 so good there aren't many reasons you'll need the Pro version  Business Insider
4. Apple iPhone 16 Pro review: small camera update, big difference  The Verge
5. The first iPhone 16 reviews are out. Here’s what people are saying  Yahoo! Voices

1. GM electric vehicles can finally access Tesla Superchargers  The Verge
2. G.M. Electric Vehicles Gain Access to Tesla Chargers  The New York Times
3. Watch GM Owners to Get Access to Tesla Superchargers  Bloomberg
4. GM releases its approved NACS adapter, giving its drivers access to Tesla's charging network  Electrek.co
5. GM EV Drivers Will Have Access to Even More Public Chargers with the Addition of Over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers  GM Newsroom

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Shelby Legendary Cars will make only 10 examples of the Shelby Cobra CSX2000 Tribute Series Roadster, and we drove the initial one.

Apple Intelligence might be overhyped, but it brings some helpful capabilities to the iPhone.

Vox reader Gunnar Colleen writes: “So are all the bugs really disappearing? If so, why does it seem like nobody is doing anything about it? Is there anything I can personally do to help out the little guys at the very base of our ecosystems? I’ve been thinking about this a lot and it seems […]

Simple cues help people to distinguish song from the spoken word

Two new artificial intelligence institutions within the National Science Foundation will be dedicated to developing AI algorithms and models specific to astronomy and astrophysics data.

Transform your bedroom into a sanctuary of luxury with just a few simple steps. Imagine sinking into plush pillows and crisp linens, recreating the comfort of a five-star hotel bed right at home. The key to this indulgent experience lies in mastering the art of bed-making – starting with high-quality bedding, neatly arranged layers, and […]

Forgiveness must be a deliberate part of the community, says Dean Dr Jeffrey Gibson, but the part it plays in the justice system will have to be worked out by the practitioners. He made the point during the ecumenical service to mark the start of the Legal Year 2024-2025 at the St Michael’s Cathedral, St […]

Dear Patient,

In our continual efforts to provide you with the confusing level of treatment you’ve come to expect, we’d like to introduce you to HellthChase, our new cumbersome and contactless check-in solution.

HellthChase invites and obligates you to engage in the unpaid data entry of your health information. Once you’re set up, you can complete a variety of other activities online without having to interact with a human regarding important medical care.

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