• 11/17/2024

Leaks Spotlight U.S.-Russia Rivalry in Middle East

Wall Street Journal Leaked intelligence documents highlight how military relationships between Russia and U.S. allies in the Middle East have sown discord with Washington. https://www.wsj.com/articles/intelligence-leaks-spotlight-u-s-russia-rivalry-in-middle-east-eb9351e0

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University of Hong Kong allows staff to use ChatGPT under new guidelines but students still banned

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Varsity softens stance on ChatGPT allowing staff to use it for free for trial from April 17 to June 30. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3217189/university-hong-kong-allows-staff-use-chatgpt-under-new-guidelines-students-still-banned-using-ai?utm_source=rss_feed

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George Mitchell’s secret to peace holds lessons — in N. Ireland and U.S.

Washington Post In an interview, the former Senate majority leader says he believes that the keys to his success in brokering peace in Northern Ireland — patience and listening — are missing from today’s U.S. politics. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/04/15/george-mitchell-northern-ireland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

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Bob Marley and the Wailers’ ‘Catch a Fire’ Turns 50

Wall Street Journal The Jamaican band’s soulful and socially conscious album, embellished with rock and country touches, helped bring reggae to the world. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bob-marley-and-the-wailers-catch-a-fire-turns-50-49657fce

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Georgia O’Keeffe Beyond the Canvas

Wall Street Journal ‘Georgia O’Keeffe: To See Takes Time,’ at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, and ‘Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer,’ at the Cincinnati Art Museum, offer more intimate sides of the venerable Southwestern artist. https://www.wsj.com/articles/georgia-okeeffe-beyond-the-canvas-fa0258cd

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Starving followers found at Kenyan pastor’s property; 4 die

Washington Post Police in coastal Kenya say they found 15 emaciated parishioners on the property of a church pastor, and four of the people died after the group was rescued and taken to a hospital https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/15/kenya-church-cult-starvation/88be694a-db7b-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

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Ukrainian Armed Forces post photo of destroyed Russian tanks near Vuhledar

Pravda Ukraine Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, Commander of the Tavria Tactical and Strategic Group, has posted a photo of destroyed Russian military vehicles near the city of Vuhledar, Donetsk Oblast. Source: Tarnavskyi on Telegram Quote from Tarnavskyi: “Orcs [Russian troops] are resting [i. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/15/7398012/

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Christian faithful flock to ‘Holy Fire’ under restrictions

Washington Post Christian worshippers thronged the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem to celebrate the ceremony of the “Holy Fire.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/15/jerusalem-holy-fire-israel-greek-orthodox-tension/347c398e-db7b-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

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Guitarist Mark Sheehan of Irish band The Script dies at 46

Washington Post Ireland’s president has led tributes to Mark Sheehan of Irish rock band The Script after the guitarist’s death at age 46 https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/15/script-guitarist-mark-sheehan-dies-ireland/ce52b43a-db7a-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

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