A controversial Chinese official who has met with high profile leaders across the country has surfaced again at one of the top universities in the United States.
The heir to a lucrative car franchise tried to cover up an affair and fight off extortion until the situation spiraled into a murder-for-hire plot involving former military personnel.
Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., is hitting back at Indiana University faculty who led an open letter criticizing him for calling attention to allegations of antisemitism on campus.
Washington, D.C., police have recorded 250 homicides so far in 2023, which is the most since 2003. Experts weigh in on the city's growing violent crime problem.
Thirteen years ago here on Open Culture, we first featured Rome Reborn 2.2, a digital 3D model of the ancient metropolis at the height of its glory in the fourth century. And that rebirth has continued apace ever since, and just last week bore the fruit of Rome Reborn 4.0, through which you can get […]
Kieran Gibbs believes Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou deserves a ‘lot of praise’ this season. Spurs had an impressive start to the season, winning eight out of their first 10 games. However, they have gone on to lose their next three games amidst something of an injury crisis in N17. Tottenham appointed Ange Postecoglou as […]
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It's a unique event in which the finest performers of the day come together for one night of family-friendly entertainment with top-tier royals as guests of honour.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Gov. Gavin Newsom could both end up as winners when they face off in a prime-time debate to be moderated by Fox News host Sean Hannity.
Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and longtime business partner of Warren Buffett, passed away just ahead of his 100th birthday. A new book contains his wit and wisdom.
Batches of protein bars have been recalled after consumer reports of disposable hairnets and parchment paper being found in products.
After decades of meetings, nations still haven’t agreed to curb the main driver of global warming.
After a year filled with surprising developments, Farfetch appears to be continuing its trend of unexpected moves. The online luxury retailer revealed this week that it will not be disclosing its financial results for the third quarter of 2023, and the scheduled conference call for the same has been canceled. “The company expects to provide […]
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With knowledge comes power, and that fact is particularly true when using artificial intelligence (AI). After all, knowing how an innovation works is essential for leveraging it effectively and discerning its strengths and limitations. “When you ask people, a lot of them don’t know much about AI — only that it is a technology that […]
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If you're not on board with Apple's latest contact-sharing feature, it's super easy to disable it.
Emissions from electricity and transportation are projected to fall over time, a new report finds, but industry remains a major climate challenge.
Concealed carry permits dropped slightly last year, but more Americans are likely concealed carrying due to 27 states having constitutional carry laws on the books.
Zepz, which is backed by TCV, Accel, Leapfrog and other major VCs, told CNBC exclusively that it laid off 30 roles across its people and marketing functions.
Astronomers spot giant stream of stars between galaxies Phys.org
To their surprise, an international team of researchers has discovered a giant and extremely faint stream of stars between galaxies. While streams are already known in our own galaxy and in nearby galaxies, this is the first time that a stream running between galaxies has been observed. It is the largest stream detected to date. The astronomers have published their findings in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.
Two years ago, Canadian skier Jack Crawford left the Beijing Olympics with a bronze medal. Last year, he bumped that up to gold at the world championships. Now facing a season without either major event, the Toronto native says his focus is on consistency.
Two weeks ago, Hamilton finished dredging about 16,000 tonnes of contaminated sediment from Chedoke Creek — but now the city needs to find a home for almost all of it.
Jordan Young and his company Hooky recently developed a technology that allows artists to sound like they're singing in a different language. That resonated with American pop singer Lauv, who wanted to find a meaningful way to thank his Korean fans.
Text messages retrieved from the cellphone of Freedom Convoy leader Chris Barber show contact with a former Saskatchewan premier and a current provincial politician leading up to and during the 2022 protests in Ottawa.
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Watch the replay of the media briefing on Ariane 6 during which ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher outlines the progress achieved after the successful hot firing test on 23 November 2023 at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, as well as the upcoming steps in the Ariane 6 development test campaign, including ESA, CNES and ArianeGroup targeting the first launch of Ariane 6 between mid June and end of July 2024. Participants also includes Martin Sion, CEO, ArianeGroup ; Philippe Baptiste... Читать дальше...