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Lost French love letters from the 1750s reveal what life was like during wartime
Unopened French love letters from the 1750s, offering insights into life during wartime, have been studied for the first time. The discovery: Historian Renaud Morieux of the University of Cambridge found the letters, which were sent to French sailors by their family members during the Seven Years War, in Britain’s National Archives. * The letters […]
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Big city mayors ask White House for help with migrant influx
Mayors from several significant cities have met with White House staff seeking assistance to tackle the increasing influx of migrants, spearheaded by Denver’s new mayor. The meeting: On Friday, mayors representing cities seeing increased numbers of migrants reportedly sought help from the White House. * The purpose was to discuss potential solutions to manage the […]
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Adding brain games during tai chi can help keep the mind sharp
Adding brain games during tai chi exercises can enhance mental sharpness, with games like spelling words backwards and forwards contributing to cognitive improvement. The practice: Tai chi is a mind-body practice known for keeping people mentally alert. * Adding brain games such as spelling words in forward and reverse order during tai chi enhances the […]
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The U.S. wants a humanitarian pause in Gaza, not a cease-fire. What’s the difference?
The U.S. is pushing for a humanitarian pause in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, differing from the global call for a cease-fire. The context: The conflict, now in its second month, has resulted in over 10,000 deaths, prompting global calls for a cease-fire and the release of civilian hostages. * The heads of […]
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North Korea says it is closing some diplomatic missions around the world
North Korea has announced it is closing some of its foreign diplomatic missions, potentially signaling a shift in the country’s foreign policy. Emerging update: After more than three years of lockdown, North Korea has now chosen to close some of its foreign missions in Uganda, Angola, Spain, and Hong Kong. * The country has also […]
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Week in Photos: Israel Hamas War
Israel continues its war against Hamas, nearly a month after a deadly attack by the militant group, leading to global calls for a ceasefire. The spark: About 1,400 people were killed in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and more than 240 people were kidnapped. * Since then, Israel has stepped up its war […]
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In Japan, overtourism is raising concerns about the environment at Mt. Fuji
In Japan, there is increasing worry over the environment at Mt. Fuji due to large numbers of tourists visiting the World Heritage site. State of play: The influx of tourists to Mt. Fuji is leading to environmental concerns. * The high number of visitors is causing issues for local municipalities. The big picture: This surge […]
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How two Dartmouth professors are addressing student questions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Dartmouth College has set up forums led by Professors Susannah Heschell and Tarek El-Ariss to educate students and the public on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Setting the stage: Dartmouth College created forums to address the Israel-Hamas conflict. * Professors Susannah Heschell and Tarek El-Ariss are organizing these forums. Objective: The aim of these forums is to […]
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Israel’s military announces a brief window for people in northern Gaza to flee south
Israel’s military has announced a three-hour window for hundreds of thousands of people in northern Gaza to flee south amid ongoing ground operations. Driving the news: Israel’s Defense Forces declared the brief window from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. local time for those trapped in northern Gaza to safely travel to southern Gaza. * The […]
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Breaking down the tush push — The play with with odes to both football and rugby
The “tush push”, a strategic move employed by NFL teams, is gaining popularity for its effectiveness, with the Philadelphia Eagles being notable practitioners. In focus: The “tush push” is a play that merges football and rugby techniques. * It is being highly utilised by NFL teams, especially the Philadelphia Eagles, when in need of gaining […]