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As hurricanes and fires wreck and ravage America, the question must be asked: Is God answering our prayers?

Jonathan Sanders lived in Russia for a total of roughly 20 years, both as an academic researcher and as a journalist for CBS News, and has an insider's perspective on Russia and its people. He discusses the contradictions of Russian media under Putin--the "mass, crass" state-controlled media and the dissident material and rambunctious memes on RuTube--and shares personal stories of his connections with Yeltsin Putin, and more.

The 70-year-old heiress, who lives in Texas, has spent her fortune collecting art and breeding horses.

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Thanks to some brilliant engineering, Susan and Charlie Finch's industrial-chic apartment inside a Victorian pumping station has been shortlisted for this year's prestigious Structural Awards.

In the shadow of Taormina's ancient Greek theatre, the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo offers much-needed respite from the town's bustling streets. Little wonder it's Sicily's number one choice for A-listers and world leaders.

The most-looked up words in the Merriam-Webster's dictionary give us a peek into the most confusing words in the English language.

We can't speak on behalf of everyone reading, but can we just go ahead and admit that updating software on an iPhone is the absolute worst? There's... Read More >>

The Prime Minister proposed a two-year transitional period post-Brexit to ensure the new relationship can be "smoothly implemented"

They were really obsessed with Christian Linder for some reason...

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Attempts to ban books nearly doubled between 2021 and 2022, according to a report published by the American Library Association. Last year, the ALA tracked 1,269 attempts to remove targeted books from public libraries and schools, the largest number of complaints since the organization began tracking censorship efforts over 20 years ago. Such debates over what books should be allowed on library shelves have caused tensions on school boards and within communities, and "have been amplified by social... Читать дальше...

Attempts to ban books nearly doubled between 2021 and 2022, according to a report published by the American Library Association. Last year, the ALA tracked 1,269 attempts to remove targeted books from public libraries and schools, the largest number of complaints since the organization began tracking censorship efforts over 20 years ago. Such debates over what books should be allowed on library shelves have caused tensions on school boards and within communities, and "have been amplified by social... Читать дальше...

"The Turning" is the latest movie to receive an "F" grade from CinemaScore, which surveys audiences on a movie's opening night.

The popular film-rating site CinemaScore has given only 19 films an "F" rating, and Darren Aronofsky's polarizing new film "Mother!" is the newest addition.

Welcome to Argentina, a land of horses, born and built on horseback. There is no better way to understand the real Argentine spirit than to experience its world renowned “Estancias”. Full of tradition and history and cradle of the best Polo in the world, they are part of the way Argentina was made.  Our Estancia is a true working ranch at the core of the Argentine Pampas. It is a 4,000 ac

Shares in takeaway delivery service Just Eat rocketed after Uber was stripped of its licence in the capital.

FINANCIERS with PhDs like to remind each other to “read your Kindleberger". The rare academic who could speak fluently to bureaucrats and normal people, Charles Kindleberger designed the Marshall Plan and wrote vast economic histories worthy of Tolstoy. “Read your Kindleberger” is just a coded way of saying “don’t forget this has all happened before”. So to anyone invested in, mining or building applications for distributed ledger money such as bitcoin or ethereum: read your Kindleberger.

Manchester United achieved record annual revenues in the year to 30 June 2017.  Revenues increased 12.8 per cent compared to the previous season to £581.2m,   Earnings before deductions for tax, depreciation etc. increased more than 17 per cent to just under £200m.   Pre-tax profits increased 7.7 per cent to £39.2m.   The improved performance was largely due to higher broadcasting income and Europa League success.

Weapons proliferation diplomats worry that Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action will lead to Iran acquiring nuclear bombs.

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In his famous address to Congress, John Quincy Adams warned that America "goes not abroad in search of monsters to destroy" but rather respects "the independence of other nations, while asserting and maintaining her own ... abstaining from interference in the concerns of others." Echoes of that statement of principle by John Quincy Adams could be heard in the speech this week to the UN General Assembly by President Trump, in which he effectively declared the end... Читать дальше...

Dec 1, 2018 Join us for the 10th annual Winter Warlock Youth Open. Registration $30, $25 per event. All additional information is at http://winter.royalarts.org

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