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Italian land artist Dario Gambarin created a two-acre depiction of the Eiffel Tower in a Verona crop field to honor the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.
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Every last drop: Zero-waste water builds water resilience
Reusing wastewater could be the solution to Europe's growing water scarcity problem.
‘The Serpent Queen’ Season 2 Trailer: Samantha Morton Rules France as the Queen Regent
Starz has revealed the trailer for Season 2 of “The Serpent Queen,” starring Samantha Morton. Featuring eight episodes, the second season of the historical drama series will return to the platform July 12. Based on the book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France” by
Wild bears in Romania get a new home as sightings surge
Authorities plan to relocate nearly 30 bears to the Zărnești Sanctuary following a Euronews report on rising bear encounters.
Pokémon Go ‘Inbound from Ultra Space’ event, Timed Research guide
Image: Niantic Time to nab some Ultra Beasts Continue reading…
Textile scientists offer fresh insights on why some clothes get smellier
Ever noticed that a polyester T-shirt is smellier than a cotton one after you work out? New University of Alberta research now shows why.
Jill Biden on president's reelection bid: 'I'm all in too'
Jill Biden is defending President Biden's reelection bid, saying she's "all in" with her husband's 2024 run. "President Biden wakes up every morning ready to work for you," the first lady said Monday during a stop in Wilmington, N.C., to launch a campaign initiative aimed at
Solving immigration within the existing legal framework: A call for the proper application of international law
By Professor Milos Ivkovic Imagine the following: you are hiking up a mountain and a massive, life-threatening snowstorm begins to cut off your safe path back down to the valley. Just a few steps away is a cabin on private property with a big sign that reads, ‘Trespassers will
Activist investor threatens Southwest Airlines with board fight: ‘Profoundly out of touch’
Elliott, known for pushing changes to boost shareholder returns, has called for a reconstitution of Southwest's board with "new, truly independent" directors possessing expertise in airlines, customer experience and technology.
WATCH: Gastropod glory
The World Snail Racing Championships feature snails racing on a damp cloth adorned with three circles.
The Forgotten Black Explorers Who Transformed Americans’ Understanding of the Wilderness. Esteban,...
The Forgotten Black Explorers Who Transformed Americans’ Understanding of the Wilderness . Esteban, York and James Beckwourth charted the American frontier between the 16th and 19th centuries. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Kevin Spacey Set for U.K. Fest Award Amid Hollywood Comeback Bid
Kevin Spacey is set to be honored with a trophy for a voice role in the 2023 U.K. action thriller Control by the Folkestone Independent Film Awards on July 20. On Monday, organizers of the British indie film awards confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the House of Cards
Agatha All Along brings a whole coven of witches (and one demiurge) to the MCU
Image: Marvel Entertainment A first look at the WandaVision spinoff gets witchy Continue reading…
What Starmer's Labour victory means for UK Middle East policy
Analysis: No radical shift in Britain's relationship with the Middle East is expected under Labour's centrist government, but there could be important changes.
Respawn doubles Apex Legends' battle pass price in systemic overhaul
Respawn said the new battle pass pricing helps the global Apex Legends community and ensures it's 'more attainable' for everyone.
Pennsylvania middle schoolers impersonated teachers on TikTok, district says
A group of middle schoolers in Pennsylvania created numerous fake TikTok accounts, impersonating teachers with captions that show the adults making inappropriate comments. A group of eighth graders in the Great Valley School District (GVSD) in Chester County made around 20
RNC approves Trump-centric platform with softened language on abortion
A Republican National Committee (RNC) panel on Monday passed a draft party platform ahead of next week’s convention that dramatically shifts the GOP’s stance on abortion, mirroring former President Trump’s own posture on the issue. The Republican platform committee
Researchers discover mysterious new beetle species in Guatemala
Together with a Brazilian–German team, Senckenberg researcher Vinicius S. Ferreira has described a new species from the glowworm beetle genus Adendrocera. This group of insects is rare and only documented by very few specimens in scientific collections.
Hundreds of Tech Companies Want to Cash In on Homeland Security Funding. Here's Who They Are and What They're Selling.
This post was co-written by EFF research intern Andrew Zuker. Whenever government officials generate fear about the U.S.-Mexico border and immigration, they also generate dollars– hundreds of millions of dollars –for tech conglomerates and start-ups. The Electronic Frontier
Taliban don't recognise women on Afghan Olympic team: official
The Taliban said it doesn't recognise the three female athletes set to represent the country in Paris as women' sports in Afghanistan 'have stopped'.
Hamas accuses Israel's Netanyahu of trying to hinder ceasefire talks
CAIRO - Hamas accused Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday of putting obstacles in front of ceasefire negotiations amid talks aimed at reaching a deal to end the war in Gaza.
Euro 2024 Spain v France semifinal: Head-to-head precedents, records at stake, odds and match facts
Best attack vs best defence. History says every time Spain and France faced off in a Euro knockout, the winner went on to win the cup. Is it going to happen again? Here are the odds and the records at stake before the 21.00 kick-off in Munich.
Tom Cruise Still Talks to ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ Director About Making a Sequel, Even 10 Years Later; Doug Liman Says: ‘We Love That World’
Tom Cruise is apparently still interested in “Edge of Tomorrow 2,” according to director Doug Liman. Speaking to Empire magazine, Liman said that he recently rewatched the 2014 action movie with his leading man, and the two continue to be in touch about the long-planned sequel.
Apex Legends Doubles The Price Of Keeping Up With Battle Passes In What It Promises Is A Good Deal For Players
Apex Legends is revamping how its battle pass economy works in season 22 and it sounds expensive. Every season will now have two premium battle passes starting at $10 each and Apex Coins (AC) can no longer be used to purchase them. Weirdest of all is the fact that Respawn
Some of our favorite keyboards are on sale at Woot
Image: Keychron The highly customizable premium keyboards are on sale through July 12 Continue reading…
Nicki Minaj Cancels European Show Over Safety Concerns: 'I Have To Make It Home To My Son'
Nicki Minaj has been forced to cancel a festival performance in Romania at the last minute due to safety concerns in the capital of Bucharest.
Can Spheal be shiny in Pokémon Go?
Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Source images: Game Freak/Nintendo, The Pokémon Company Yes, you can find shiny Spheal in Pokémon Go Continue reading…
Rachel Reeves says new government has inherited ‘worst set of circumstances since second world war’ – UK politics live
New chancellor says she will make statement to MPs before summer recess about financial situation as she says UK economy has been ‘held back’ Rachel Reeves has finished the speech, in which she confirmed a range of measures to speed up planning. I will post a full summary
Tackling the climate and housing crises: Promoting compact living in Europe
Future European Union housing policy must address the twin challenges of providing adequate housing for all while drastically reducing current levels of resource use. Voluntary reductions in living space could make a significant contribution to achieving these goals.
Kellyanne Conway launching weekly Fox Nation program
Kellyanne Conway, an ex-senior adviser to former President Trump, will launch a weekly series on Fox Nation delving into key issues driving the 2024 election cycle, Fox News announced Monday. The series, “Here’s the Deal with Kellyanne Conway,” will explore hot-topic issues
McDonald's and Walmart employees can now get college credit for on-the-job work
Walmart and McDonald’s believe the work some of their employees do merits college credit — and they’ve managed to get a slew of colleges on board. Read more...
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Paramount Global, Morphic Holding, Ideaya Biosciences and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Band To Watch: Font
In Cormac McCarthy’s 2017 essay “ The Kekulé Problem ,” the late novelist defines the subconscious as “a machine for operating an animal.” He goes into detail about the German organic chemist August Kekulé, who was puzzled over the molecular structure for benzene until Kekulé’s
Ohio Democrat to Biden: 'Now's the time for action, but time is running out'
Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) stopped short of calling for President Biden to withdraw from the race but argued Monday that "time is running out" for him to make the case for his candidacy. “We need to strengthen our democracy, restore reproductive freedom, and build a tax code
The First Descendant Is A Fun But Forgettable Mash-up Of Better Games
The First Descendant, Nexon’s new third-person sci-fi free-to-play online looter shooter is a lot like a bowl of so-so mac and cheese. I promise that opening sentence will make some sense by the end of this article, okay? Read more...
1,300 flights canceled due to Hurricane Beryl
More than 1,300 flights were canceled and hundreds more delayed Monday in Houston and Dallas as Hurricane Beryl crossed Texas, bringing flooding rains and heavy winds. About 80 percent of the flights scheduled from Houston’s two airports were canceled Monday, as were more than
The Right Kind of Stubborn
Article URL: https://paulgraham.com/persistence.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40907155 Points: 38 # Comments: 9
Shanghai Cooperation Organization takes another giant step
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held its 24th summit of heads of state on July 4 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Major Western media excoriated the event when they didn’t ignore it all together but it proved to be one for the record books. It brought together in a single
Jennifer Lopez Celebrates Three Years of Breakup Song ‘Cambia El Paso’ Before Wedding Anniversary
Lopez's anniversary celebration for the song arrives in the midst of rumors that her partnership with Ben Affleck — whom she married in July 2022 — may be unraveling once again