About 90% of Ukrainian prisoners of war were tortured – Prosecutor General
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Day: September 8, 2023
Weekly dose of wonder: The flavor and history of umami
The fifth taste: What is it, and how does it make food taste delicious? Umami means “delicious taste,” and refers to the savory, meaty flavor often found in fish broths, mushrooms and tomatoes.
Debate heats over Australia’s referendum to include Indigenous people in policymaking
A forthcoming referendum called “Indigenous Voice to Parliament” in Australia has sparked debate on whether First Nations people should be part of the consultation process involving Government policy.
Israel at 75: The view from Seattle’s Jewish community
Leaders representing diverse viewpoints and constituencies within the Puget Sound area’s organized Jewish community share what Israel at 75 means.
Anti-pokies campaigners bid to stop doubling of machines in two Alice Springs pubs
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Biographer Says Elon Musk Shut Down The Starlink Over Crimea To Prevent A Ukrainian Drone Attack
A Ukrainian soldier disconnects a Starlink terminal on the frontline in the Luhansk region. Photograph: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters Daily Mail: Elon Musk secretly ordered Starlink engineers to TURN OFF satellite communications to disrupt …
(Iran) Engineer Who Protested Forced Hijab Sentenced to 74 Lashes
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Alabama teen sentenced to life for killing 5 family members at 14
An Alabama teenager convicted of killing five family members, including three younger siblings, when he was 14 years old has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon sees Wall Street rebound if tech IPOs perform
Capital markets could get a boost from upcoming tech IPOs, such as Arm and Instacart, Solomon told CNBC.
Congress, what could be more important than feeding mothers and children?
Money for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children is tied up in a larger funding fight. Congress must act quickly.