Alexandro
@Alexandro
448 posts
Joined on 26 Mar 2018
Alexandro upvoted the following post 3 months ago:
Muriel
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3 months ago
The Women who Forged Medieval England
The forge of the Tower of London was constantly ablaze in summer 1346. England was at war with France, so, in addition to the Tower’s usual function as mint and prison, the royal fortress now served as a giant military hub, collating supplies of iron, timber and – most im...continued
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Abbie
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3 months ago
Apple plans sequel even before Clooney and Pitts’s Wolfs comes out
Apple Original Films gave writer, director and producer Jon Watts the nod to write a sequel to action-comedy film Wolfs, with Academy Award winners George Clooney and Brad Pitt — even before the first installment comes out. Wolfs premieres at the 81st Venice Internati...continued
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Jessika
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3 months ago
U.S. Women’s Basketball Team Wins Gold in Startlingly Close Paris Olympics Final
On the last day of competition for the Paris Olympics, the surest American bet again came through.But this time, barely. The United States women’s national basketball team won its eighth straight Olympic gold medal on Sunday, via a startlingly close 67-66 victory over hos...continued
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Eleanora
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3 months ago
Photo: Eiffel Tower Soccer Field's Incredible Views Shared Ahead of 2024 Paralympics
Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesPrior to the start of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, NBC Olympics shared some stunning photos of the Paralympic soccer venue on Wednesday.Soccer will be contested at the Stade Tour Eiffel with the world-famous Eiffel Tower looming in the background: ...continued
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Maureen
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3 months ago
Fashion Meets Sustainability With Rain-Harvesting Hats That Tackle Anticipated Freshwater Scarcity
It’s no news that climate change continues to reshape our environment, innovative solutions that blend practicality with provocation are more necessary than ever. Designer Mijoda Dajomi’s latest project, Daughters of Rain, steps boldly into this space, merging fashion wit...continued
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Torey
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3 months ago
Netherlands wins OT thriller for gold in men's 3x3
Aug 5, 2024, 06:05 PM ETPARIS -- Worthy de Jong made the switch to 3x3 basketball after a long career in 5x5 play because he'd lost his joy for the game.Now he's an Olympic gold medalist.De Jong's 2-pointer in overtime lifted the Netherlands to an 18-17 win over France an...continued
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Elody
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3 months ago
Andy Murray 'legacy' tennis centre plan is scrapped
Sir Andy Murray 'legacy' tennis centre plan scrapped Sir Andy Murray retired last month after competing at the Olympics in ParisPlans for a tennis centre near Sir Andy Murray's hometown of Dunblane have been scrapped over planning issues and rising costs.The £20m project...continued
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Pablo
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3 months ago
PM to say Parliament return not 'business as usual'
Autumn Budget will be painful, warns Starmer PM says Labour's first budget will be painfulOctober's Budget will be "painful" and the government will have to make "big asks" of the public, Sir Keir Starmer has warned.Speaking from the Downing Street garden, the prime mini...continued
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Giles
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3 months ago
'I love the slog of Test cricket' - Stone excited for England return
England bowler Olly Stone says he cannot wait to return to Test cricket as he replaces Mark Wood in the XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka. He also shares his experiences of going through back surgery at a hospital next to Lord's Cricket Ground, where the game will ...continued
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Joe
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3 months ago
Premier League Soccer: Livestream Arsenal vs. Wolves From Anywhere
Having once again suffered the heartache of finishing runners-up last term, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal kick off a new campaign to end their now 22 year wait for a Premier League title, as the Gunners host Wolves on Saturday.Arteta, who's bolstered his squad with the sign...continued
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Marjory
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3 months ago
3 men beat LA doctor with baseball bats months before deadly shooting: report
LOS ANGELES - Chilling new details have emerged about the Los Angeles doctor who was shot and killed outside an urgent care center in Woodland Hills.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Beloved doctor gunned down outside LA urgent care centerInvestigators with the Los Angeles Police Depart...continued
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Roger
@Roger -
3 months ago
Putin and Kim Jong Un's new alliance is proving to be a win-win
This week, South Korea's intelligence services offered a glimpse of the upgraded alliance between Russia and North Korea in action.North Korea has been sending vast shipments of artillery ammunition to Russia, a lifeline in the invasion of Ukraine that has isolated it fro...continued
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Oren
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3 months ago
Soccer Mommy – “M”
In June, Soccer Mommy’s Sophie Allison performed a handful of brand-new songs at an intimate show in Queens, including the single “Lost,” which she released shortly thereafter. Turns out, those new tracks are part of a new album called Evergreen, arriving this Octob...continued
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Angus
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3 months ago
A Look Inside the Airbus Factory Revolutionizing the World of Airplanes
This story originally appeared on WIRED Italia and has been translated from Italian.This is the most important moment in the life of an airliner: when the new owner signs for it and picks it up, much like a driver picking up a new car from a dealer.The aircraft in questio...continued
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3 months ago
I don't let my emotions get in the way of my business. Here's how I overcome 6 common frustrations.
Business is simply a blend of math and emotions. As Warren Buffett said, "Until you can manage your emotions, don't expect to manage money."The money part is easy to understand. Emotions are the messy part. We attach meaning and self-worth to money, which halts our succes...continued
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Alexie
@Alexie -
3 months ago
Have supermarkets reached peak self-scan?
Have supermarkets reached peak self-scan? Some supermarket chains have said they are refocusing on staffed checkoutsAfter years of encouraging shoppers to scan their own groceries, some supermarkets are checking out a move back to traditional tills.Asda said it would put...continued
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Alexandro
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3 months ago
Ruth 'called shot' jersey sells for record $24.12M
Babe Ruth's game-worn Yankees jersey from when he "called his shot" in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series sold at auction for a record $24.12 million.
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Immanuel
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3 months ago
This is the new Siri with Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 beta 1
The start of ‘a new era for Siri’ has arrived in iOS 18.1 beta 1. The new beta provides the first hands-on experience with an Apple Intelligence-infused Siri.Here’s what the new Siri can do and what it’s like to use it. New design Siri in iOS 18.1 is visualized with...continued
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Mariano
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3 months ago
Google reaches a $250 million deal to skirt proposed journalism bill
Google’s new deal with California lawmakers will pay newsrooms across the state up to $250 million over the next five years, while also helping the tech giant avoid an even bigger bill. The first-in-the-nation agreement, funded by taxpayers, Google, and potentially other ...continued
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Minnie
@Minnie -
3 months ago
Trump fact-checked on Fox & Friends after making false claim about Kamala Harris and Putin
The moment after Donald Trump hung up after a call-in interview with the hosts of "Fox & Friends," co-host Brian Kilmeade immediately fact-checked one claim the former president made about Vice President Kamala Harris.During one of the many rambling diatribes Trump la...continued
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3 months ago
Hydrogen cars flopped, but fuel cells are finding new life in trucks and boats
Twenty years ago, it seemed like hydrogen fuel cell vehicles would have a bright future. The cars were cool — luxury sedans with sleek interiors and futuristic-looking touchscreens. They were environmentally friendly, with water vapor as their only byproduct. Regulators w...continued
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Webster
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3 months ago
Iran Is Trying to Interfere in U.S. Election, Including Hacking Campaigns: Intel Agencies
WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence officials said Monday they were confident that Iran was responsible for the hack of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, casting the cyber intrusion as part of a brazen and broader effort by Tehran to interfere in American politics and pote...continued
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Jeffrey
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3 months ago
Stakeholder Capitalism Still Makes Business Sense
Five years ago, 181 CEOs issued a new statement on the purpose of a corporation, pledging to serve five stakeholders: customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and shareholders. but even then, it lagged behind what’s needed. Their commitment mattered and drove progres...continued
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Americo
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3 months ago
TV Still Runs Politics
When Kamala Harris “introduces” herself to the American public with her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention tonight, most of the people who catch her remarks will do so via television—just as they did when John F. Kennedy accepted the party nomination ...continued
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Iva
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3 months ago
Sign up now: how businesses can kick-start their IPO journey
Business leaders and representatives in finance, legal, and strategy discuss the steps toward an IPO.Business Insider's upcoming free virtual event, "The Road to IPO," will be on September 19 at 12 p.m. ET.Click here to register for the ...continued
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