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Monthly Review editors elucidate Samir Amin’s concept of “delinking” in the context of the rise of global multipolarity. Delinking, they write, does not aim to isolate individual nations and populations economically, “but rather finding a way to sever connections with the main mechanisms of imperial dominance.” | more…

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Riders on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Bangkok will need to purchase e-tickets, starting Friday, as City Hall has ended over a year of free rides.

British tourists seem to be opting for other holiday destinations as their numbers in the Balearic Islands continue to plunge.

North Carolina had been projected as the state with the most closely watched race for governor this fall. But advantages late in the race appear to favor Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein over Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Stein's campaign has overwhelmed Robinson in fundraising, including a massive $44.6 million haul from July to mid-October. Stein's coffers have been used for ads attacking Robinson for past inflammatory comments on abortion, women and other topics. And a September CNN... Читать дальше...

After Hina lost her earring, she didn’t want to wear one. Was it such a big deal?

?si=TMflasoogRfSD14h Back in 2021, Google released a series of certificate programs, including one focused on Project Management. Designed to give students “an immersive understanding of the practices and skills needed to succeed in an entry-level project management role,” the certificate program features six courses overall, including: Foundations of Project Management Project Initiation: Starting a Successful […]

Indian and Chinese troops have started patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh after a gap of over four years.

Approaching the IPL 2025 auction, franchises have made pivotal player retention decisions to shape their squads. Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and others retain key players while Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals make surprising choices, leading to potential shifts in team dynamics and auction strategies.

John Bellamy Foster returns to the touchstones of anti-imperialist Marxist thought, found in the works of V. I. Lenin, Samir Amin, and others, in order to confront the rising denial of imperialism on the left. This worldview and its consequences, he writes, has troubling implications not only for the superexploited workers of the periphery, but for all of the workers of the world, and for the internationalist character of contemporary Marxism. | more…

Sadly, the lasting image of Yoán Moncada as a White Sox player will be him suffering some form of injury, which became his storyline the past three seasons. | Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images

The White Sox move on, as expected, issuing a $5 million buyout

Lazio romped to a 5-1 away win at Como in Serie A on Thursday while city rivals Roma bought some time for under-fire coach Ivan Juric with a 1-0 win over Torino after being booed by their own fans

This article will be released in full online November 4, 2023.

Christian Noakes invites readers into a literary exploration of Franz Kafka’s short story, “Josephine the Singer.” After all, as the author notes, “Kafka’s often nightmarish stories reflect many of the social, political, and cultural dynamics inherent under capitalism.” In applying this notion to “Josephine the Singer,” Noakes discovers a tale that describes not only the mechanisms of domination that constrain us, but the possibilities of a new consciousness... Читать дальше...

Barely an hour after the final out of the World Series, New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto declared himself open for business on the free agent market

Victor Wembanyama bounced back from one of his worst NBA outings with a rare 5x5 to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-88 victory over the Utah Jazz

This article will be released in full online November 11, 2023.

In this deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence, Pietro Daniel Omodeo employs the frameworks laid out in Matteo Pasquinelli’s The Eye of the Master to weave a sociological history of AI that begins with the class struggles of the Industrial Revolution and continues into the context of early twentieth-century computing, which eventually gave rise our current Information Age. “AI,” he concludes, “sheds light onto... Читать дальше...

Evolv's board of directors terminated chief executive Peter George on Wednesday, effective immediately, according to a Thursday announcement from the company. Michael Ellenbogen, Evolv's current chief innovation officer, will step into the role as interim CEO and president.

This article will be released in full online November 18, 2023.

Say Burgin reviews Stayed on Freedom: The Long History of Black Power through One Family’s Journey, an account of the fight for Black Power as told through the Simmons family, and particularly, Michael and Zoharah Simmons, from their first meeting during SNCC’s Atlanta Project to their later painful struggles as a family. The story that shines through, Burgin writes, is a story of Black Power that is deeply personal, often messy... Читать дальше...

Could he play in his first NBA game? Possible. Hope he does well. Appears to be a real good guy.

A dog named Luna wears a dracula costume during a Halloween pet party at a mall in Valenzuela city, Philippines on Saturday, October 19, 2024. (Photo by Aaron Favila/AP Photo)

Hakeem Jeffries has said this election is about the economy, and stopping Project 2025 and MAGA extremes. And after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, he says it’s about democracy. Yet Jeffries, who is in line to make history as the first Black speaker of the House if Democrats wrest control, says he is choosing to stay calm. The campaign for control of the House is a toss-up. Jeffries has logged 25,000 miles in 30 states trying to win the majority for Democrats. He is part of a new generation of leaders... Читать дальше...

Melbourne Demons star Joel Smith has been barred from playing footy at any level until 2028 - ending the 28-year-old's 42-game career in the AFL.

Take a stroll along one of the beaches on Hawaii Island in late summer, and you'll likely stumble upon almond-shaped fruits lying in the sand. Known as false kamani nuts, or tropical almonds, they fall from tall, shady Terminalia catappa trees that line the many picturesque ocean views on the island.

This article will be released in full online November 25, 2023.

In this review of Bit Tyrants by Rob Larson, Mateo Crossa finds and expands on how the powerful actors of Silicon Valley have fashioned themselves into the new, unapologetic robber barons, operating in the shadows of political lobbying to maintain their monopolistic practices in the Global North while shamelessly engaging in the naked exploitation of the workers in the Global South. Crossa echoes Larson’s call for liberation from these tyrants... Читать дальше...

In Alexandr Stoianoglo opinion, the country’s development requires constructive relations with all partners