Chet Hanks and the Rise of a Controversial Meme
More news - Breaking news In the spring of 2021, Chet Hanks, son of Tom Hanks, sparked controversy by declaring that it would be a “white boy summer.” Initially ambiguous,…
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Jul
Palestinian Fighters in West Bank Draw Inspiration from Hamas in Gaza
More news - Recent news The narrow alleys of West Bank refugee camps are covered with black tarps to hide Palestinian fighters from Israeli drones. Green Hamas flags and “martyrs”…
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Jul
US bases in Europe raise alert level due to Russian threats
Related media - Breaking news U.S. defense officials raised the security alert level at military bases in Europe over the weekend in response to vague threats from the Kremlin about…
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Jul
Robots Have Chubby Faces (and Smiles), According to New Research
More news - Recent news In Japan, engineers are working to create robots that can mimic human expressions, particularly smiles. They developed a face mask using human skin cells, which…
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Jul
USA Today Editor-in-Chief Terence Samuel Resigns
More news - Recent news USA Today Editor-in-Chief Terence Samuel announced Monday he is stepping down after a year in office. Samuel, a veteran journalist, had joined USA Today in…
02
Jul
Remembering Ann Lurie: From Nurse to Renowned Philanthropist
More news - Latest news Ann Lurie, a former pediatric nurse turned prominent Chicago philanthropist, died Monday at her home. She was 79. Northwestern University, where Lurie was a trustee…
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Jul
Orlando Cepeda, Baseball’s ‘Baby Bull,’ Dies at 86
Related media - Latest news Orlando Cepeda, the second Puerto Rican-born player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, died Friday at the age of 86. The San…
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Jul
How Architecture Became One of Ukraine’s Essential Defenses
Related media - News 24 hours The Ukrainian government and army have already started major reconstruction projects. Bucha and Irpin, the devastated suburbs of Kiev, have become important construction sites.…
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Jul
Iran votes in presidential elections amid low turnout
More news - Recent news Iran’s presidential election on Friday saw a remarkably low turnout, with initial estimates suggesting only about 25 percent of eligible voters participated. That was a…
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Jul
How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Could Affect Europe’s Economy
Related media - News 24 hours It's not just Taylor Swift fans who are keeping an eye on her Eras Tour dates. One of Europe's leading economists is acutely aware…