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TextEdit and the Relief of Simple Software
The so-called desktop first appeared on a home computer in 1981, with the release of the Xerox 8010 Star Information System. That device…
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Trump Keeps Attacking Americans. Why Does He Get Away With It?
Democrats don’t do this. When Trump calls Baltimore “rat infested” or posts videos of himself defecating on protesters, there’s no…
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Of Corn and Cancer: Iowa’s Deadly Water Crisis
But in 2025, a couple of developments have shaken things up. The first is that, on May 30, Central Iowa Water Works—a conglomeration of…
Fashion
People Are Buying This Pretty Shirt Trend With the Intent of Wearing It Out at Night With Jeans
More often than not, when I go somewhere at night, I'm a jeans-and-a-cute-top kind of girl. After a long day, what I'm going to wear to go…
Fashion
Justine Lupe Pregnancy Journey Wouldn't Have Been The Same Without Sarah Snook—Here's Why
On a warm, sunny day in September, I'm meeting Justine Lupe at a podcast studio in downtown Los Angeles. She arrives wearing the classic…
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The Growing Schism Between Bible Scholars and Israeli Nationalists
Not so, however, outside their narrow academic circle. Within Israel, the Zionist narrative of ancient history is still widely taught. “…
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How Ordinary People Might Become Unwitting Trump Collaborators
Here, Knobe cautions against knee-jerk pessimism. While daily events may seem overwhelming—or even enraging—the future is constantly being…
Culture
Is gold losing its shine? What bullion’s plunge could signal, according to analysts
The precious metal was up 60% this year till recently, outstripping Bitcoin and the Magnificent Seven stocks Questions on whether gold’s…
Fashion
The Tom Ford Bible Told Me to Layer These Two Unexpected Perfumes—Now, I Can't Stop Spraying Them
Fun fact for the fragrance-obsessed (we welcome you with open arms!): Tom Ford has an IYKYK bible of exclusive scent combinations, one you…
Culture
Mandarin Oriental acquisition bid shows it’s better to invest in Jardine Matheson
Analysts say the proposed buyout is a good deal for Jardine Matheson, but not so much for Mandarin Oriental International minority…
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Trump Is Screwing His Voters So Badly That It Shocked This MAGA Farmer
Not long after President Trump floated a $20 billion bailout for Argentina, he proposed importing beef from Argentina to bring prices down…
Business
Kia opens second CKD plant in Kazakhstan
Kia Corporation has opened its second vehicle assembly plant in Kazakhstan, as the South Korean automaker steps up its expansion in the…
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Travel Back to 1896: HX Expeditions Launches Vintage Cabin Experience for Its 130th Anniversary
Back in 1896, when expedition cruising was in its infancy, HX Expeditions took passengers from mainland Norway to Svalbard on its…
Culture
Indonesia’s central bank surprises with decision to hold rates steady
The overnight deposit and lending rates were also kept at 3.75 per cent and 5.50 per cent Indonesia’s central bank unexpectedly held its…
Fashion
Merit’s New Cream Eye Shadow Is Giving Unbothered ‘90s Supermodel—I Could Not Be More Obsessed
To be brutally honest, I don't love wearing eye shadow. This is basically blasphemy coming from a beauty editor who frequently covers bold…
Beauty
Kendall Jenner and Mary-Kate Olsen Stick to Their Own Style Codes for Sushi
Jenner usually frequents the West Hollywood strip mall sushi joint with the likes of sister Kylie and Hailey Bieber, with the walkway to…
Fashion
Loves of My Life: Alexandra Roach
The best interviews are often the most personal. In Loves of My Life, we get to know the person behind their craft, asking them the…
Beauty
Kim Kardashian’s Birthday Suit Is Gold Archival Givenchy Couture
Celebrating her 45th birthday in Paris, Kim Kardashian goes for gold in a piece of fashion history—a molten gold Givenchy corset by…
Business
'We fear for our souls' - farmers on the frontline against Boko Haram
As women water vegetables and uproot weeds in a rural corner of north-eastern Nigeria, men in uniform stand guard nearby holding huge…
Culture
Changi Airport’s Q3 passenger traffic up 3.1%
Top markets are China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and India; air freight throughput up 3.7% Changi Airport posted 17.3 million…
Fashion
7 Best Winter Jeans Outfits of 2025, Perfect to Re-Create
There are many times when I wonder what occasions winter jeans outfits won’t work for in 2025, aside from the obvious, really special…
Culture
Thailand monetary policy should remain accommodative, central bank minutes show
The Bank of Thailand will keep monetary policy accommodative to support an economic recovery and remains ready to adjust policy settings…
Business
Gaza health crisis will last for 'generations', WHO chief warns
Gaza is experiencing a health "catastrophe" that will last for "generations to come", the director-general of the World Health…
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Peru's president declares state of emergency in capital as it tries to stem surging violence
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru's new president declared a state of emergency in the capital Tuesday in the government's latest attempt to stem a…