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- Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:03 pm
- Forum: The History Forum
- Topic: The Middle Ages (500 – 1499 AD)
- Replies: 75
- Views: 79999
Re: The Middle Ages (500 – 1499 AD)
Medieval Europe Was far from Democratic, but that Didn’t Mean Tyrants Were Given a Free Pass by Joelle Rollo-Koster April 12, 2024 Introduction: (The Conversation) My students tend to imagine the Middle Ages as something like the “Kingdom Come” or “Total War” video games: an age of utter political ...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:49 pm
- Forum: Business & Politics
- Topic: 2023-2024 Presidential, senate, house, state and city election thread
- Replies: 1174
- Views: 414766
Re: 2023-2024 Presidential, senate, house, state and city election thread
Biden Wins Wyoming’s Caucuses as Alaska Democrats Cast Their Votes for the Nomination April 13, 2024 Introduction: JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — President Joe Biden nudged further ahead in the Democratic nomination for reelection by winning the party caucuses in Wyoming and was the only choice on the ballo...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:46 pm
- Forum: Business & Politics
- Topic: Argentina News and Discussions
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17700
Re: Argentina News and Discussions
Argentina's Milei Meets Elon Musk at Tesla Factory April 12, 2024 Introduction: (DW) Argentine President Javier Milei met tech billionaire Elon Musk on Friday at a Tesla plant in Austin, Texas, where they agreed on the "need to free markets." Musk shared an image of the two on his microbl...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:39 pm
- Forum: Business & Politics
- Topic: Argentina News and Discussions
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17700
Re: Argentina News and Discussions
Javier Milei, the President of Cash-strapped Argentina, Starts Another U.S. Tour and Plans to Meet Elon Musk April 10, 2024 Introduction: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP via PBS) — President Javier Milei of Argentina kicked off a visit Wednesday to the United States, where he’ll meet with tech billiona...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:29 pm
- Forum: Business & Politics
- Topic: Economic and jobs news thread
- Replies: 643
- Views: 422673
Re: Economic and jobs news thread
One Percent Move Report for April 12, 2024 April 12, 2024 Introduction: (Morgan Stanley) What Happened in the Markets? • The S&P 500 Index fell 1.5% Friday to end the day at 5,123.41, having gained 7.4% thus far in 2024. • Zero of the 11 S&P 500 sectors were higher on the day, as Utilities ...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:18 pm
- Forum: AI & Robotics
- Topic: AI & Robotics News and Discussions
- Replies: 898
- Views: 915041
Re: AI & Robotics News and Discussions
Herd Mentality Inspires Swarm of Tiny Robots April 5, 2024 Introduction: (Futurity) Natural herd mentality has inspired a team of researchers to create “smart swarms” of microscopic robots. In natural ecosystems, the herd mentality plays a major role—from schools of fish, to beehives, to ant coloni...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:55 pm
- Forum: Energy & the Environment
- Topic: Rewilding & Conservation News and Discussions
- Replies: 160
- Views: 125169
Re: Rewilding & Conservation News and Discussions
Over 50 Unknown Species Found In "Pristine" Marine Ecosystems Near Rapa Nui by Tom Hale April 12, 2024 Introduction: (IFL Science) Dozens of new species have been discovered along the Salas y Gómez Ridge off the coast of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, the remote Pacific island fam...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:39 pm
- Forum: Biology & Medicine
- Topic: Diseases & Outbreaks News and Discussions
- Replies: 260
- Views: 182506
Re: Diseases & Outbreaks News and Discussions
UK/Portuguese Study Strongly Suggests Antibiotic-resistant “Superbugs” are Being Passed from Cats and Dogs to their Owners April 12, 2024 Introduction: (ESCMID Global Congress via Eurekalert) Pet dogs and cats play an important role in the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, new research be pr...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:37 pm
- Forum: Military & War
- Topic: Israel's conflict with its neighbours
- Replies: 294
- Views: 81173
Re: Israel's conflict with its neighbours
I know that a lot of folks are upset with Biden concerning his support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas and military actions in Gaza. Still, they should be concerned with the alternative offered by Republicans: GOP Plan Vote to Blast Biden Over Gaza by Andrew Solender April 12, 2024 Introductio...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:24 pm
- Forum: Business & Politics
- Topic: Economic and jobs news thread
- Replies: 643
- Views: 422673
Re: Economic and jobs news thread
Big Banks Concerned Regarding Sting from Higher Rates by Nathan Bomey April 12, 2024 Introduction: (Axios) The benefits of high interest rates are fading for the nation's biggest banks as depositors increasingly moved funds to higher-interest-bearing accounts last quarter. Why it matters: A trio of...