Author: Max Smith
By a rude bridge arching over the floodwaters, Their flags fly in the April breezes, Once upon a time, there were peasants here on the battlefield. And then he fired a shot that was heard around the world. From Ralph Waldo Emerson's “Concord Hymn” Are you worried about climate change? What about social unrest arising from inequality and polarization? What about the rise of authoritarianism and the decline of the rule of law? What about the next pandemic, or microbial resistance to antibiotics? Using your economic rights to fight these harms may be more effective than voting. Politically active citizens…
In the upcoming video game, the Suicide Squad must escape Arkham Asylum before they can set their sights on the corrupt Justice League. That will require a lot more killing to get there, as Rocksteady's Suicide Squad prequel, Kill the Justice League, comes to an epic conclusion.Related Comic Watch articles: Everything you need to know about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueEach print edition includes a redemption code for a bonus Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League weapon puppet digital token inspired by the comics. Get a new Scarface weapon puppet digital token in Issue 3. Paid subscribers of DC…
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HOUSTON — As further evidence of the linguistic melting pot this metropolis has become, it is possible today to zigzag in a dizzying fashion from one cricket ground to another, then another and another.”They're popping up everywhere,” said Tayyab Naqi, 22, a University of Houston student who plays in the league and emigrated with his family from Lahore, Pakistan, 18 years ago.”We can play every weekend at the existing grounds, and new grounds are still on the way,” said Kishore Bandramuri, 33, who grew up in the Indian metropolis of Hyderabad, played in the league, and has lived in Houston…
(Reuters)Cristiano Ronaldo collapsed to the ground in tears after Al Nasr lost to Al Hilal in the King's Cup final.The match at Jeddah's King Abdullah Sports City Stadium finished 1-1 after extra time and saw three red cards, but Al Hilal, down to nine men, managed to win 5-4 on penalties to lift the trophy.The 39-year-old Ronaldo had a fantastic season, setting a new Saudi Pro League record with 35 goals and receiving encouragement from his teammates as he left the pitch and sat in tears on the bench.Ronaldo converted the penalty, but the opposing goalkeeper made two crucial saves…
There's no doubt that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is one of the most influential philanthropic organizations in the world, and even as co-founder Melinda French Gates steps down and pledges $1 billion in new donations to efforts that support women, girls, and reproductive rights, there is much to learn from her leading role at the foundation.In April, Yahoo Finance spoke with Patty Stonesifer, a friend and mentor of French Gates, founding CEO of the Gates Foundation and former interim CEO of The Washington Post.French-Gates and Stonesifer met at Microsoft, and Stonesifer said that during their time at the…
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The importance of stories is incredibly high. As summer approaches, the gaming world heats up with a string of highly anticipated new titles set to entice players in June 2024. This month we have a diverse selection of titles to cater to every type of gamer, from thrilling multiplayer titles to exciting DLC. One of the biggest releases in June was Elden Ring: Shadow of the Eld Tree. But there's plenty of other AAA video game fun to be had. Here are the most notable AAA releases coming to PC and consoles in June 2024. Destiny 2: Final Form June…
Bill Walton had a force for life like no other. He was also one of the greatest basketball players of all time, but that was secondary to being one of the greatest people of all time. I've lived in Los Angeles my whole life and have been surrounded by some of the most famous people in the world, but in all my time here I have never seen such an incredible person with such a generous heart, so generous with his time, and so genuinely interested in being kind to everyone he meets. I've been to many UCLA basketball games…
“Governments and businesses alike are plagued by cyberattacks. It is clear that there is an enemy we all must fight. There is an Azerbaijani proverb that says, 'If you do not sow today, you will not reap tomorrow,'” Cisco Senior Vice President Adel Trombetta said in a speech at the 3rd National Cybersecurity Forum in Baku. She emphasized that Article 42 of the Azerbaijani Constitution states that every citizen has the right to education. “This right unites hundreds of thousands of pupils and students in the city of Baku. The Republic of Azerbaijan can become an important partner for the…