Last chance to record archaic Greek language ‘heading for extinction’
A new data crowdsourcing platform aims to preserve the sound of Romeyka, an endangered millennia-old variety of Greek. Experts consider the language to be a linguistic goldmine and a living bridge to the ancient world., Read MoreContinue Reading
Require cruise ships to plug into shore power while docked in Seattle
Another cruise ship season begins Saturday, the first in which Pier 91 and Pier 66 have shoreside power. The port should require the cruise ships to use it.Continue Reading
Protests called as Georgia revives controversial ‘foreign agents’ law
Governing party hopes to pass legislation, dropped last year amid mass demonstrations, before October elections., The country’s governing Georgian Dream party says the law will be passed before parliamentary elections in October. Pro-democracy groups have called for protests after Georgia’s governing party said it will revive the controversial “foreign agentsContinue Reading
Are Modi’s economic policies benefitting all Indians?
India is the world’s fifth-largest economy. The World Bank says the nation is leading growth in South Asia., Counting the Cost India is the world’s fifth-largest economy. The World Bank says the nation is leading growth in South Asia. India is one of the world’s fastest-growing emerging markets. Much ofContinue Reading
Microsoft Reveals Subscription Pricing for Using Windows 10 Beyond 2025
Microsoft announced an extended support program for Windows 10 last year that would allow users to pay for continued security updates beyond the October 2025 end of support date. Today, the company has unveiled the pricing structure for that program, which starts at $61 per device, and doubles every yearContinue Reading
Partisan Controversy Over Easter and Transgender Day of Visibility
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Quick Take Both Easter and the Transgender Day of Visibility happened to fall on March 31 this year. President Joe Biden recognized both occasions, as he has done every year in office. But some social media posts and conservative politicians characterized his acknowledgement of Transgender DayContinue Reading
James Comer Is Now Fully Delusional About Impeaching Joe Biden
James Comer just can’t let his Biden impeachment dream die. The House Oversight Committee chair tried to make the case that “impeachment’s still on the table” Wednesday morning during an interview on Fox Business. Comer insisted to host Maria Baritromo that the committee’s probe into President Joe Biden and hisContinue Reading
Hunter Schafer Got Real About Grief While Tearfully Discussing Her Late “Euphoria” Costar Angus Cloud
“It comes randomly,” Hunter told GQ of the grief she’s experiencing. View Entire Post ›, Read More from BuzzfeedContinue Reading
Billie Eilish Said Big Artists Are Being “Wasteful” For Producing Multiple Vinyl Colors For Their Albums
“It is right in front of our faces, and people are just getting away with it left and right, and I find it really frustrating as somebody who really goes out of my way to be sustainable.” View Entire Post ›, Read More from BuzzfeedContinue Reading
Fox News owned as White House staffer notes network also celebrated Trans Day of Visibility
Fox News has failed to air the moment White House press secretary pointed out that the network previously celebrated Trans Day of Visibility as the channel continues to cover conservative fury over president Biden’s recent acknowledgement of the day. The right-wing news network has heavily covered the backlash to presidentContinue Reading
Pakistan’s PTI slams poll body after Senate election delayed in a province
Election for seats from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa delayed by the election commission after row over reserved seats., Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s main opposition party has condemned a decision by election authorities to delay a vote for seats in the upper house of parliament from a province the party holds, calling itContinue Reading
Slovakia: The Return of Fico
People & Power examines what Robert Fico’s return as Slovakia’s PM means for human rights and the Ukraine war., People & Power People & Power examines what Robert Fico’s return as Slovakia’s prime minister means for human rights and the Ukraine war. In December 2022, Robert Fico, Slovakia’s former primeContinue Reading
Fave Five: New and Upcoming Fiction with Autistic MCs
For backlist titles, click here for YA and here and here for others. Paige Not Found by Jen Wilde (Sci-Fi Adventure MG) The Problem with Gravity by Michelle Mohrweis (Contemporary MG) Daniel, Deconstructed by James Ramos (Contemporary YA) The Spirit Bares its Teeth and Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph WhiteContinue Reading