the hedge fund Alden Global Capital has struck a deal to fully acquire Tribune Publishing, publisher of the Chicago Tribune and other major publications. Jon … Tribune Publishing, Baltimore Sun got soldRead more
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Israel destroys nature reserve, uproots 10,000 trees
The Israeli army yesterday destroyed a natural reserve and uprooted at least 10,000 trees in a military campaign in the northern West Bank in a … Israel destroys nature reserve, uproots 10,000 treesRead more
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Journalist Was Fired by Guardian over Criticizing U.S. Military Support to Israel
a columnist with The Guardian newspaper says he was fired after writing a sarcastic tweet criticizing U.S. military aid to Israel. Nathan Robinson, who edits … Journalist Was Fired by Guardian over Criticizing U.S. Military Support to IsraelRead more
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NYC Taxi Drivers Shut Down Brooklyn Bridge
Taxi workers in New York City shut down traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge Wednesday, reviving a tactic they’ve used since the coronavirus pandemic emerged to … NYC Taxi Drivers Shut Down Brooklyn BridgeRead more
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Bitcoin consumes ‘more electricity than Argentina’
“Mining” for the cryptocurrency is power-hungry, involving heavy computer calculations to verify transactions. Cambridge researchers say it consumes around 121.36 terawatt-hours (TWh) a year – … Bitcoin consumes ‘more electricity than Argentina’Read more
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Over 6.76 Lakh Indians Gave up Indian Nationality Between 2015 and 2019
The government on Tuesday said it is not considering any proposal to grant dual citizenship. Union minister of state for home Nityanand Rai also said … Over 6.76 Lakh Indians Gave up Indian Nationality Between 2015 and 2019Read more
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Over 1 Crore Migrant Workers Returned to Native Places During Lockdown
More than one crore migrant workers returned to their native places during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, labour and employment minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar said on … Over 1 Crore Migrant Workers Returned to Native Places During LockdownRead more
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Drinking alcohol makes your heart race
The more alcohol you drink, the higher your heart rate gets, according to research presented today at EHRA 2018 Congress, organized by the European Society … Drinking alcohol makes your heart raceRead more
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Cutting carbon emissions sooner could save 153 million lives
As many as 153 million premature deaths linked to air pollution could be avoided worldwide this century if governments speed up their timetable for reducing … Cutting carbon emissions sooner could save 153 million livesRead more
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Caravan Magazine Wins Louis M. Lyons Award
India magazine The Caravan, known for its investigative reportage and in-depth political analysis, has won the 2021 Louis M. Lyons Award for Conscience and Integrity … Caravan Magazine Wins Louis M. Lyons AwardRead more