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The revolution of Yulia Navalnaya. The threat AI poses to democracy. Why no one's neutral about Taylor Swift. Plus more stories.
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- TIME
'Putin is my enemy.' The revolution of Yulia Navalnaya
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- Alexei Navalny's wife, Yulia Navalnaya, has become the figurehead of the Russian opposition following her husband's death in an Arctic prison camp. She has met with Joe Biden and addressed the European parliament, accusing Vladimir Putin of killing her husband and calling for the Russian people's help in seeking revenge.
NewPolitics23 min read - El Pais
Specter of war with Israel threatens to worsen poverty and repression in Iran
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- The Iranian government has been cracking down on dissent, arresting women not wearing the compulsory hijab and denouncing journalists and media outlets that criticized Iran's attack on Israel.
NewWorld Affairs4 min read - The news, curated and summarized. Subscribe now and get 14 days free.
- Politico
Deepfakes, distrust and disinformation: Welcome to the AI election
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- Callum Hood, a British researcher, demonstrates the potential of AI tools, capable of swiftly generating realistic images to undermine elections worldwide, highlighting concerns about their misuse in spreading disinformation.
NewTech1 min read - AP News
Bitcoin's next 'halving' is right around the corner. Here's what you need to know
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- Bitcoin "halving" is a preprogrammed event that occurs roughly every four years, which cuts the fixed income of miners in half. This effectively reduces the number of new bitcoins entering the market. The event is expected to occur in the next few days.
NewFinance4 min read - CNN
Jane Goodall is world-famous for her work with chimpanzees. Now her focus has turned to a different crowd
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- Jane Goodall, the renowned British primatologist, is empowering young people to create change within their communities through her program called “Roots & Shoots.”
NewScience3 min read
On a lighter note
- Vox
It’s impossible to be neutral about Taylor Swift
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- Taylor Swift's persona and cultural dominance are more saturated than ever, with her actions and achievements becoming a significant part of pop culture discourse. This is partly due to her exceptional fame and the attention she garners, making her feel inescapable.
NewCulture6 min read
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- CNN
What does Iran really want?
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- Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel over the weekend was a response to an Israeli airstrike on an Iranian consulate building in Damascus. It also reflects the longstanding enmity between Iran and Israel, including its ally, the U.S. The Iranian regime's goals are to evict the U.S. from the Middle East, replace Israel with Palestine, and bring down the American-led world order.
NewWorld Affairs6 min read - El Pais
Learning what colors suit you: How a business has been revived thanks to social media
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- The practice of color analysis -- or skin-tone analysis -- has gained popularity on social media platforms like TikTok, creating a booming market. The discipline, which involves choosing clothing based on skin, hair, and eye color, has been led by Generation Z.
NewCulture9 min read - CNN
Camels evolved from a cold-weather ancestor. We could learn from their remarkable transformation
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- In this article, CNN's Bill Weir discusses the adaptability of camels and gentoo penguins to changing climates. Camels evolved over millions of years to survive in hot climates, while gentoo penguins are thriving in the Antarctic by moving farther south and changing their nesting habits.
NewScience7 min read - Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Housing costs – and Airbnb – are driving families out of Paris
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- Paris has seen a significant population decline, losing a net 73,000 inhabitants between 2015 and 2020. The number of people living in the French is predicted to fall below 2 million in 15 years' time.
NewFinance6 min read
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