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Palestinian Fighters in West Bank Draw Inspiration from Hamas in Gaza

02

Jul

World

Palestinian Fighters in West Bank Draw Inspiration from Hamas in Gaza

Related media - 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” banners adorn buildings damaged by Israeli raids and airstrikes aimed at curbing the growing militancy fueled by the Gaza conflict. This scene, however, does not take place in Gaza or a traditional Hamas stronghold, but in a refugee camp in Tulkarem, a city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank where the moderate Palestinian faction Fatah has long held sway. Recently, I met Muhammad Jaber, a local commander, in one of these…

Running to recapture a beloved journey, before dementia takes everything

02

Jul

By Anderson W. White

Health

Running to recapture a beloved journey, before dementia takes everything

More news - Recent news When I was little, my father, who rarely traveled, would tell stories about a trip to Europe he took with his parents at age 14, in 1966. He remembered how Nonie loved the pristine Swiss roads and flowerbeds; the cozy fireplace in the hillside house near Lugano, where her father was born, with its clever alcoves for drying clothes or warming bread; and the palpable poverty in the house in Pozzuoli, near Naples, where Nonie’s aunt lined the walls with newspaper for insulation. Occasionally, my father would show me his Kodachrome slides on a projector.…

Miles Russell, 15, made his PGA Tour debut. He was strangely normal

02

Jul

By Anderson W. White

Sports

Miles Russell, 15, made his PGA Tour debut. He was strangely normal

Related media - Breaking news DETROIT – Miles Russell’s pants didn’t quite fit during the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Thursday. A recent growth spurt has left the 15-year-old, now 5 feet 7 inches, in pants designed for someone shorter. Russell, who weighs 120 pounds and has a 28-inch waist, showed off his ankles as he strolled around Detroit Golf Club. Russell made his PGA Tour debut, shooting a 2-over 74. Born in 2009, he signed autographs for kids and adults while being followed by a PGA Tour Live camera. He teed off for 7,370 yards and…

Robots Have Chubby Faces (and Smiles), According to New Research

02

Jul

By Anderson W. White

Technology

Robots Have Chubby Faces (and Smiles), According to New Research

More news - Latest 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 they attached to robots using a new technique that hides the bond and is flexible enough to form expressions such as a grimace or a slight smile. The look is a mix between the disturbing Hannibal Lecter mask and the claymation character Gumby. However, scientists believe that these prototypes could lead to more advanced robots. These robots would have a durable, elastic outer layer that protects the machine while making…

Iran votes in presidential election amid low turnout

01

Jul

By Anderson W. White

Politics

Iran votes in presidential election amid low turnout

More news - Recent news Iran's presidential election on Friday saw remarkably low turnout, with initial estimates indicating that only about 25% of eligible voters participated. This is a significant drop from the 70% turnout recorded in previous elections and falls short of the 50% target set by the ruling clerics, who view voter participation as a measure of their legitimacy. Years of economic hardship and severe social restrictions have left many Iranians disillusioned with politicians’ broken promises. For some, abstaining from voting is a way of expressing their rejection of the government. Reports from Tehran showed empty polling stations,…

How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Could Affect Europe’s Economy

01

Jul

By Anderson W. White

Business

How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Could Affect Europe’s Economy

Related media - Latest news It's not just Taylor Swift fans who are keeping an eye on her Eras Tour dates. One of Europe's leading economists is well aware that the singer will spend the summer touring European stadiums. Philip Lane, chief economist at the European Central Bank, had the pop star in mind when he spoke at an event on Monday. The interviewer had asked him about the risk that persistent inflation in the services sector could intensify, especially as Europe heads into a particularly busy summer with the Paris Olympics and the Euro 2024 football championship in Germany.…

Fire at lithium battery plant in South Korea kills at least 22 people

01

Jul

By Anderson W. White

World

Fire at lithium battery plant in South Korea kills at least 22 people

More news - Breaking news According to Kim, workers who fled the blaze said the fire broke out when a single battery cell caught fire, triggering a series of explosions among some of the 35,000 lithium battery cells stored on the second floor of the factory. Fires can occur in lithium batteries when the internal layers are compressed, causing a short circuit. The layers can be compressed by a sudden impact, such as during a vehicle collision, or by the gradual swelling of the batteries due to regular use. Lithium is a metal that can store large amounts of energy…

Restaurant Challenges Venezuelan President by Selling Empanadas

30

Jun

By Anderson W. White

Politics

Restaurant Challenges Venezuelan President by Selling Empanadas

Related media - News 24 hours Representatives for the IRS did not respond to an email seeking comment. The Hernández sisters were initially devastated. But they had filmed their interaction with regulators and sent it to one of their daughters. The young girl decided she could share the family's experience with some friends. The video quickly spread online, and soon outraged supporters were visiting the restaurant as if on a pilgrimage. Donations appeared at the door: spices to flavor the filling for empanadas, a 33-pound bag of cornmeal. Then funds started pouring in from Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and even Germany.…

Shahjahan Bhuiya, the hangman turned TikTok star, dies in Bangladesh

30

Jun

By Anderson W. White

World

Shahjahan Bhuiya, the hangman turned TikTok star, dies in Bangladesh

Related media - Latest news Shahjahan Bhuiya, who became famous for executing some of Bangladesh's most infamous criminals in exchange for reduced sentences for his crimes and later achieved brief fame on TikTok, died on Monday in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. The National Police announced on Tuesday that the cause of his death, which occurred in hospital, had not yet been confirmed. Abul Kashem, Bhuiya's landlord, said he took Bhuiya to hospital on Sunday after Bhuiya felt chest pains. Bhuiya told local media last year that he was 74, but his national identity card, provided by Kashem, indicated that he was…

The Fed’s preferred measure of inflation shows signs of cooling

30

Jun

By Anderson W. White

Business

The Fed’s preferred measure of inflation shows signs of cooling

Related media - News 24 hours The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation continues to show signs of cooling, accompanied by moderate growth in consumer spending — good news for central bankers seeking to control rising prices and dampen demand. In May, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 2.6% from a year earlier, in line with economists' expectations and down slightly from April's 2.7% increase. Excluding more volatile food and fuel prices, the measure of "core" inflation also rose 2.6% year-on-year, down from 2.8% in April. On a monthly basis, inflation remained particularly moderate, with overall prices showing no…