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The Towering Musical Integrity of Christoph von Dohnányi
In September, 1943, a thirteen-year-old German boy named Christoph von Dohnányi wrote an innocuous-seeming letter to his uncle Dietrich:…
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Suddenly, Democratic Politicians Are Running Away From AIPAC
But Biden’s Gaza policy, Kamala Harris’s overtly centrist 2024 campaign, her defeat, the Democratic establishment’s cautious approach to…
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The Light of “The Brothers Karamazov”
What is the light in “The Brothers Karamazov”? It is the voices. “The Brothers Karamazov” is a novel of voices. Men, women, young, old,…
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In the Dark Releases “Blood Relatives,” an Examination of a Notorious British Crime
On an August night in 1985, five members of one family were shot dead at Whitehouse Farm, a country manor in the rural county of Essex, in…
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Fanny Howe Found Her Voice in the Romance Novel
Most remarkably, though, is the novel’s anticipation of Howe’s later spiritual seeking. There is, in the version published by Nurse Novels…
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The Gun Rights of Drug Users Are Up for Grabs at the Supreme Court
“These laws may address a comparable problem—preventing intoxicated individuals from carrying weapons—but they do not impose a comparable…
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Vance arrives in Israel as US tries to strengthen Gaza ceasefire
US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in Israel as part of the Trump administration's efforts to strengthen the Gaza ceasefire agreement.…
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Global carmakers race to beat China’s rare earths deadline
[LONDON/BERLIN] Global automakers are scouring the globe for crucial rare earths ahead of looming Chinese export controls, with executives…
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Joseph Quinn’s Eddie Munson Won’t Appear in ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, Duffer Brothers Confirm: ‘Sadly, RIP. He’s Fully Under That Ground’
Sorry, Hellfire Club enthusiasts — Joseph Quinn‘s Eddie Munson won’t be coming back from the dead in “Stranger Things” Season 5. The…
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Two grooming gang survivors quit national inquiry panel
Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter Two abuse survivors have quit their roles in the government's inquiry into grooming gangs. Fiona…
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How to get a job in AI if you know nothing about AI
As tech companies shell out millions for top AI talent—even reportedly billions—regular rank-and-file employees are left wondering how to…
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Deep in Texas Trump Country, a “No Kings” Display Brutally Shames MAGA
In the leadup to the “No Kings” protests, Trump and Republicans widely derided the protesters as extremists, criminals, and terrorists.…
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ST Engineering to hire more cybersecurity experts as it launches new innovation hub
ST Engineering is looking to recruit more cybersecurity experts as it launches a new facility to spur innovation and develop talent,…
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Seatrium must manage its risks well as it tackles offshore headwinds
The company’s best defence is to broaden its non-oil and gas portfolio, in both geography and technology The unexpected termination of a…
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Japan warns Vietnam of job losses as Hanoi petrol-powered motorbikes ban hits Honda
The ban could result in production interruptions and the risk of bankruptcy for companies in the supply chain [HANOI/TOKYO] The Japanese…
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Tokyo Gap-Financing Market Launches Awards Program, Taps Cannes and Venice Reps for Producer Sessions
The Tokyo Gap-Financing Market is introducing its first awards program at the sixth edition of the industry platform, which runs Oct.…
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Chipmaker CXMT plans Shanghai listing with 300 billion yuan valuation: sources
[BEIJING/SINGAPORE] Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) plans an initial public offering in Shanghai as soon as…
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What AI reskilling really requires
When Accenture announced plans to lay off 11,000 workers who it deemed could not be reskilled for AI, the tech consulting giant framed the…
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US-Australia rare earths deal is a start but won’t shake China dominance any time soon
US and Western allies seek to loosen China’s grip amid rising trade and security tensions Donald Trump’s backing of Australia’s critical…
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Sarkozy enters jail over campaign financing - France's first ex-president behind bars
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor and Hugh Schofieldin Paris Nicolas Sarkozy has become the first French ex-president to go to jail, as he…
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‘Toto the Ninja Cat’ Pounces From Page to Stage in World Premiere Musical
Dermot O’Leary’s bestselling children’s book series is leaping from page to stage in a new family production featuring puppetry and…
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Highest government borrowing in September for five years
UK government borrowing in September hit the highest level for the month in five years, official figures show, highlighting the challenges…
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Swiss Watch Exports to U.S. Halved in September
PARIS – The U.S. lost its crown as the top market for Swiss watch exports in September. Exports to the country slumped 55.6 percent in the…
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So long, 9-to-5. Hello, 996
So long, nine-to-five. There’s a new work schedule that’s taking over. The grueling “996” schedule—which stands for 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six…