Category: English
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How the Plymouth Pilgrims took over Thanksgiving – and who history left behind
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Thomas Tweed, Professor Emeritus of American Studies and History, University of Notre Dame ‘The First Thanksgiving, 1621,’ by Jean L. G. Ferris. Library of Congress Nine in 10 Americans gather around a table to share food on Thanksgiving. At this polarizing moment, anything that promises…
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Renewable energy is reshaping the global economy – new report
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By Sam Fankhauser, Professor of Climate Economics and Policy, Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford Flash Vector/Shutterstock World leaders gather for the UN climate summit (Cop30) in Belém, Brazil, amid concerns about the slow progress in cutting global carbon emissions. Ten years into…
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Actor’s skincare brand for kids labelled ‘dystopian’ and ‘tone deaf’
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand When Shay Mitchell’s daughter said she wanted to do “what mummy does”, it sparked the idea behind Rini — a Korean-inspired skincare line for young children. Co-founded by Mitchell, a well-known Canadian actor, and fellow entrepreneur Esther Song, the brand was announced on Instagram last week to Mitchell’s 35…
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Titanic passenger’s pocket watch expected to fetch $2.3m at auction
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand The pocket watch is estimated to sell for between £800,000 – £1 million (NZD$2.3m). Photo: Henry Aldridge & Son An “iconic” pocket watch recovered from the body of a first class passenger who died during the Titanic’s sinking is estimated to grab up to $2.3 million at auction. According…
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Trump v BBC: Trust is the real casualty in the latest edit scandal
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand A leaked memo has led to resignations at the top levels of the BBC, and shaken confidence in media. Photo: Henry Nicholls/ AFP Photo: HENRY NICHOLLS From editing error to boardroom exit, how the BBC’s reputation took a blow and what this means for global journalism Since its inception,…
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It’s a myth that the Victorians created modern dog breeds – we’ve uncovered their prehistoric roots
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By Carly Ameen, Lecturer in Bioarchaeology, University of Exeter cynoclub/Shutterstock Domestic dogs are among the most diverse mammals on the planet. From the tiny chihuahua to the towering great dane, the flat-faced pug to the long-muzzled borzoi, the sheer range of canine shapes and sizes is staggering.…
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Blake Lively’s lawsuit merely about reputation, should be thrown out, Justin Baldoni says
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand By Jonathan Stempel Justin Baldoni has asked a US judge to dismiss a lawsuit against him. Photo: Cindy Ord / Getty Images / AFP Baldoni says Lively at fault for harm to reputation Lively alleged hostile environment on film set Lawyers for Lively not available for comment Justin Baldoni…
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The BBC edit heard around the world
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand A leaked memo has led to resignations at the top levels of the BBC, and shaken confidence in media. Photo: Henry Nicholls/ AFP Photo: HENRY NICHOLLS From editing error to boardroom exit, how the BBC’s reputation took a blow and what this means for global journalism Since its inception,…
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How we move, gesture and use facial expressions could be as unique as a fingerprint
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: Radio New Zealand The way someone walks, talks, smiles, or gestures gives a clue to who they are. Whether through the flick of an eyebrow, the rhythm of our walk, or the tilt of a head, movement speaks volumes. And my recent paper shows that people may have their own movement fingerprint.…
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First subpoenas issued as Donald Trump’s ‘grand conspiracy’ theory begins to take shape
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By Robert Dover, Professor of Intelligence and National Security & Dean of Faculty, University of Hull In recent weeks, Donald Trump’s supporters have begun to align around the idea that a Democrat-led “grand conspiracy” – potentially involving former president Barack Obama – has been plotting against the…