The door Ralph Yarl mistakenly rang, almost costing the teen his life. AP Photo/Charlie Riede Caroline Light, Harvard University In one key respect, Ralph Yarl was fortunate. The wounds the 16-year-old suffered after being shot twice on April 13, 2023, by the owner of the house whose doorbell he rang, thinking it was
Andrei_Diachenko/Shutterstock Catherine Johnson, University of Huddersfield After objections from a number of major media organisations, Twitter appears to have dropped its media account labels. The labels drove at least two media organisations from the platform, and enraged followers of many others. The BBC pushed back against its initial designation of “government-funded media”. This
Paul Jackson, University of Birmingham A three-day ceasefire to mark the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr in Khartoum appears to be dead in the water as fighting continues in the Sudanese capital. According to the World Health Organization, more than 330 people have been killed over the past week. Now, with reports emerging that
The leaked Pentagon report has revealed that China has the potential to hijack Western military satellites through various methods, including jamming, laser blinding, and physical damage. This poses a significant threat to global security, and there are calls for increased investment in space security to counter China’s aggressive military expansionism. Reading: William More
Preamble: The Pressing Imperative to Tackle Prejudice In our multifarious world, a colourful tapestry of backgrounds, customs, and identities intermingle. Regrettably, prejudice tenaciously endures, afflicting countless lives. To extirpate this societal scourge, discerning its origins and devising potent countermeasures is paramount. Herein, we delve into the vital function of education and consciousness in
Dopo molti interessanti articoli pubblicati nella piattaforma, il tema del lavoro coniugato al benessere psicofisico è approdato in una conversazione tematica. Una serie di domande e risposte in grado di fare chiarezza sui nostri comportamenti quotidiani. Ospite di Bruno Carenini, nel nono episodio della terza stagione di Windows Interview, è il Dott. Amadeo
Patan Durbar is a magnificent palace complex that is located in the heart of Lalitpur, a city in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site that features stunning architecture, intricate carvings, and rich cultural history. For families, Patan Durbar offers a unique and fascinating cultural experience that is
Amyloid plaque can build up in body organs other than the brain. The resulting diseases — AL amyloidosis, ATTR amyloidosis and more — cause much suffering. By Amber Dance Isabelle Lousada was in her early 30s when she collapsed at her Philadelphia wedding in 1995. A London architect, she had suffered a decade
A new book looks at efforts to recover dwindling populations and what more is needed. In 2019 a staggering study revealed North America had lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970 — almost 30% of the total population, with declines in both common and rare species. Grassland birds were down more than 50%
This treatise delves into the multifaceted challenges and opportunities that have materialised in the sphere of economic prognostication, brought about by the COVID-19 cataclysm. We shall probe into the following domains: The Metamorphosing Terrain of Economic Forecasting Repercussions of COVID-19 on Prognostication Constructs Data Veracity and Accessibility Modifying Forecasting Approaches for a Post-COVID