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The rise of North Korea’s most dangerous woman
Tipped to be the future leader, Kim Jong-un’s sister Yo-jong reportedly ordered the executions of officials for ‘getting on her nerves’
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How Germany’s history shapes its relationship with Israel
The country’s pre-existing tensions are being stoked further by the Gaza crisis—and only the political extremes will benefit
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Letters from Inside Hong Kong
By Eunsong Kim
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The Poison Squad | Full Film | American Experience | PBS
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Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula - Save A Spider Day - March 14th, 2023| Creature Feature!
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Denver's first Native American affordable housing project aims to make amends for U.S. policy
The 187-unit apartment building with a symbolic circular design will include an Indian Health Services clinic and cultural programming.
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From the bed sheets to the TV remote, a microbiologist reveals the shocking truth about dirt and germs in hotel rooms
The filthy secrets of hotel rooms and why you might want to pack disinfectant on your next trip.
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5 Side Gigs You Can Work During Your Vacation
Working in a side gig during your vacation gives travelers an opportunity to further reduce trip costs. However, it’s important to find a side gig you can feasibly work regardless of destination, and which matches your skill sets.
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Why Egypt became one of the biggest chokepoints for Internet cables
When underwater cables congregate in one place, things get tricky.
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You’ve Probably Never Heard Of It, But India’s Other Big IT Project Might Be A World Beating One
UPI is a way of allowing all the different payment systems and companies that make up India’s financial sector to interoperate seamlessly. In practice, this means that Indians can send money to more or less anyone, or any company, in India, with a few clicks on a UPI mobile phone app without worrying about the details.
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The US Far Right Helped Stoke the Attack on Brazil’s Congress
Right-wing networks from Brazil and the US fueled calls for violence. Experts accuse tech platforms of looking the other way.
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Can Xi Jinping control AI without crushing it?
Artificial intelligence will test the Chinese Communist Party’s ability to shape innovation to suit its purposes
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Forget delays and lost luggage — the British Airways pilot who got sucked out of the windscreen is the ultimate travel nightmare
Between cancellations, delays and lost luggage, airline passengers aren't shy about sharing their "travel nightmares". But these misfortunes pale against the ordeal of the pilot who got sucked through the windscreen of BA5390.
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Off the itinerary: Cruises are no longer welcome in these cities
Destinations that are struggling with overtourism are reconsidering the future of these giant ships.
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Tübingen: Europe's fiercely vegan, fairy-tale city
Located in a German region famed for its frugality, Tübingen is known for its fiercely green reputation, where veganism and environmental friendliness are the default setting.
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Rarely Seen Wombat 'Sideways' Sex Shows Just How Wild Animal Reproduction Can Get
If you look at where wombats deposit their poo, you realize they must be able to perform some surprising acrobatics.
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Long before modern humans existed, 100,000 years ago, Neanderthals built boats and went sailing
There is little doubt that many ancient civilizations had good navigational and sailing skills given the long history of the sea. Ancient civilizations built several maritime routes and traded goods like spices, gold, silk, and many other commodities after realizing the benefits of trade. There is a
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The Oldest Recorded Kiss Happened 4,500 Years Ago, Scientists Say
“In the earliest texts in the Sumerian language, kissing was described in relation to erotic acts,” according to researchers.
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India and Pakistan are choking on each other’s pollution
Fixing the problem will require countries that hate each other to co-operate
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The Masterclasses 2023: 10 travel writing tips from our experts
From seeking out stories to writing a compelling piece, the latest Masterclasses, focused on travel writing, were full of insights from some of the best in the industry.