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Crocheted Technology

Nicole Nikolich is a textile artist whose current focus is making crochet artworks that reference old school technology . You can explore her work on her website, at Paradigm Gallery and on Instagram . Some of her artworks are available for sale here . I’m a sucker for these

Iraqi president nominates Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate

Iraq’s newly elected president nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi as the country’s prime minister-designate on Monday, after he was endorsed by the country’s main Shia alliance.“President Nizar Amede has tasked Ali al-Zaidi, the candidate of the largest parliamentary bloc, with

duendita – “roasting that ass” & “as i am”

Berlin-based, Queens-born musician duendita will release her new album existential thottie in just a couple of days. We’ve heard a few samples of it already with singles like “super sad!” and “beach,” and today she’s sharing another pair of new songs, “roasting that ass” and

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Watch live: Jeffries news conference

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will address reporters on Monday afternoon. Jeffries said on Sunday that House Democrats would not focus on impeaching President Trump if they win a majority in the lower chamber during the midterm elections. Watch the news

UK’s King Charles arrives in US to shore up Trump ties

Britain’s King Charles III arrived in Washington Monday for a high-stakes state visit aimed at salvaging frayed ties with Donald Trump, amid extra-tight security following an attack on a gala dinner attended by the US president.Tensions over the Iran war have rocked the