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275-language disk headed to moon to preserve Earth linguistics by Ryo Sasaki May 27, 2024 Introduction: (The Asahi Shimbun) A memory disk containing 275 languages will be launched on a lunar landing craft in winter this year as part of efforts to preserve the Earth's linguistic diversity in the eve...

How can (Simon) Bolívar’s ideas shed light on the challenges of governance today... in Latin America? In the case of Latin America, Bolívar’s vision for a hemispheric institution uniting all American republics highlights the present-day challenges facing the region. In 1826, Bolívar initiated the c...

A New Wave of Gasoline Shortages Hits Venezuela by Alonso Moleiro May 27, 2024 Introduction: (El País) Venezuela, the former energy power that supplied fuel to almost the entire West, is once again out of gasoline . The inconveniences are not felt in Caracas, but they are widespread in several fede...

'Arde Lima', the Documentary About Drag Queens that Makes Peru Uncomfortable by Renzo Gomez Vega May 27, 2024 Introduction: (El País) “Another rubbish that promotes degeneration”, “pure weirdos”, “is that where my taxes go?”, “transvestism is not culture”, “put out vomit bags”. These are some of th...

Colorado Takes a New – and Likely More Effective – Approach to the Housing Crisis by Brian J. Connolly May 24, 2024 Introduction: (The Conversation) In recent years, Colorado has been a poster child for the U.S. housing crisis. Previously a relatively affordable state, it has seen home prices incre...

"Inflation" Doesn't Mean What It Used to Mean by Felix Salmon May 26, 2024 Introduction: (Axios) The meaning of the word "inflation" has changed. It used to mean rising prices; now it means high prices. Why it matters: Pedants, economists, and style-guide editors might not like ...

Elon Musk Raises $6 Billion to Challenge OpenAI by Dan Primack and Erica Pandey May 27, 2024 Introduction: (Axios) Elon Musk's AI startup — xAI — announced that it has raised $6 billion in one of the largest venture capital funding rounds of all time. Why it matters: This could help Musk begin to c...

Accusing Mercedes of 'Wanton Lawlessness,' UAW Seeks New Alabama Vote by Jessica Corbett May 24, 2024 Introduction: (Common Dreams) The United Auto Workers on Friday formally challenged last week's election loss at a pair of Mercedes-Benz facilities in Alabama, accusing the company of engaging in &...

Trump Doubles Down, Seeking Fossil Fuel Cash at Private Houston Lunch by Dharna Noor May 24, 2024 Introduction: (Mother Jones) Donald Trump was continuing to ask fossil-fuel executives to fund his presidential campaign on Wednesday, despite scrutiny of his relationship with the industry. The former...

Libertarians Nominate Chase Oliver for President, Rejecting Trump and RFK Jr by Robert Tait May 27, 2024 Introduction: (The Guardian) The US Libertarian party has nominated Chase Oliver as its presidential candidate after members rejected overtures from Donald Trump and Robert F Kennedy Jr. Oliver,...