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Fareed Zakaria is not my favorite commentator on current affairs. Yet, I do find him to be an intelligent voice to which it is worth listening, even as I sometimes disagree with his conclusions. The interview linked below is Zakaria at his best. Will AI Mean the End of Liberal Democracy? by April , ...

“Forgotten City:” the Identification of Dura-Europos’ Neglected Sister Site in Syria April 19, 2024 Introduction: (Eurekalert) The Dura-Europos site in modern-day Syria is famous for its exceptional state of preservation. Like Pompeii, this ancient city has yielded many great discoveries, and serve...

Looks like surf clams may be a component of the diet of the future despite suffering a die off: Surf Clams Off the Coast of Virginia Reappear – and Rebound April 19, 2024 Introduction: (Eurekalert) The Atlantic surfclam, an economically valuable species that is the main ingredient in clam chowder an...

Wall Street Is Souring on Tesla's Pivot Away from Low-cost vehicles Towards Autonomous Driving by Matthew Fox April 18, 2024 Introduction: (Market Insider) Another day, another negative Tesla note from Wall Street. Tesla has come under intense scrutiny from sell-side analysts after a Reuters report...

RFK Jr. Qualifies for Ballot in Battleground Michigan by Aaron Pellish April 18, 2024 Introduction: (CNN) Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. officially qualified for the ballot in Michigan, a key battleground state that could prove pivotal in deciding the outcome of the 2024 p...

Kennedy Family Brushes Off RFK Jr.’s Campaign as They Endorse Biden by Kevin Liptak April 18, 2024 Introduction: (CNN) President Joe Biden received the formal endorsement of more than a dozen members of the extended Kennedy family on Thursday, aiming to harness the legacy of a storied Democratic fa...

While I can see the wisdom in giving Trump repeated warnings accompanied by escalating financial fines, I suspect that the only thing that is going to shut him up is to put him in jail and closely monitor his communication with the outside world to edit comments that violate the gag orders. His foll...

International Group Runs Simulations Capable of Describing South America's Climate With Unprecedented Accuracy April 17, 2024 Introduction: (Eurekalert) A consortium made up of researchers from more than ten countries, including Brazil, the United States and some European nations, is running simula...

I have not read the book, but this review is interesting. Experts Suggest Responsible AI Could Contribute to Global Peace April 17 , 2024 Introduction: (Eurekalert) Artificial intelligence (AI) could be a vital tool to promote peace, prevent violent conflict, and safeguard human rights – if used res...

Calorie Restriction Study Reveals Complexities in How Diet Impacts Aging April 17, 2024 Introduction: (Eurekalert) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State researchers may have uncovered another layer of complexity in the mystery of how diet impacts aging. A new study led by researchers in the Penn State ...