Karen Hopkin: This is Scientific American’s 60-Second Science. I’m Karen Hopkin. Hopkin: When you stop to think about it, it’s not all that easy to speak. First you have to think of something to say. Then your brain has to tell your mouth to say it. Interruptions anywhere along this …
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The run-up to Kenyan elections — such as the August 9, 2022, general election — carries a certain sense of foreboding for aspiring politicians and their staff. Winning an election may be the goal, but facing threats, kidnappings, assault, and even death is not out of the question. Recently, Kisii politician Thomas …
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World on brink of “perfect storm” of crises, warns UN Chief calling for immediate action to avert cascading impacts of war in Ukraine Dire consequences of the war on global food, energy and financial markets could upend millions of lives 13 APRIL 2022, NEW YORK — The war in Ukraine …
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The logic of film marketing suggests we need to know everything about a movie before we’ll pony up for a movie ticket—but that doesn’t mean that’s the right way to see every movie. There’s a lot of competition for our attention these days, meaning many of us do a lot …
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ODM leader Raila Odinga’s wife Ida Odinga with a section of women leaders during the Azimio women’s meeting in Siaya on March 18, 2022. [Collins Oduor, Standard] In the course of this past month, Kenyan women have leveraged International Women’s Day to showcase their strength and resilience, while highlighting the …
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A man is given a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test at pop-up testing site in New York City, U.S., April 11, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency, allowing millions …
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In a time of geopolitical chaos and inflation, Simon Mikhailovich’s extreme wealth preservation strategies don’t seem so paranoid. Cyberattacks. Inflation. Pandemic. Is your money safe? The question is asked by Simon Mikhailovich, a Russian émigré and entrepreneur who is in the business of selling a certain kind of safety. His …
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Economy Parliament fast-tracks Finance Bill passage after Kimunya woos lawmakers Wednesday April 13 2022 Majority Leader Amos Kimunya. PHOTO | NMG By EDWIN MUTAIMore by this Author Summary Parliament has fast-tracked the passage of the Finance Bill, 2022, which seeks to impose higher prices on beer, cigarettes, fruit juice and …
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Are you one of the people who hates Hollywood because Hollywood only serves up superhero movies and sequels … most of which are sequels to superhero movies? Well, here’s some encouraging news: Two of the highest-grossing movies of 2022 are romantic comedies: The Lost City, starring Sandra Bullock and Channing …
Read More »While most Muslims prepare to break their fast at sunset during Ramadan, not all will be able to relish the sweet release of their first meal of the day. For those in hospitality like Elzhe Pahir, chef and manager at Tarim Uyghur Handmade Noodles in Auburn, the day ratchets up …
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