America’s rifle fetish is destroying its sense of freedom
We cannot live when we fear violent death. In such a condition, there is hardly any society at all.
Day: November 3, 2023
French Institute in Gaza hit by Israeli strike, Paris demands answers
The French Institute in Gaza was targeted by an Israeli strike, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday – adding that no French employees or nationals were inside the building at the time of the attack. The Gaza office of the French news agency AFP was al…
Eric Trump testifies in civil fraud trial he relied on accountants for financial statements accuracy
Eric Trump has testified that he was relying on accountants to ensure the accuracy of financial statements that authorities say fraudulently exaggerated his father’s wealth and assets to deceive banks and insurers.
San Gennaro Treasure redesigned for more accessibility for blind visitors
An exhibition of the San Gennaro Treasure – which is said to rival the British Crown Jewels – has been redesigned to be more accessible for blind visitors.
DeSantis tries to shut down heels mockery: ‘No time for foot fetishes’
‘If Donald Trump can summon the balls to show up to the debate, I’ll wear a boot on my head. This is a time for substance,’ Mr DeSantis said
Maersk cuts more jobs, warns of ‘dire situation’ for container market
The carrier expects no short-term improvement in the container shipping market as large numbers of new vessels are delivered and capacity management measures appear unable to stem falling rate levels.
Google ends a deal with Lendlease to build 15,000 homes in the Bay Area, after announcing in 2019 that it would help build houses on land it owns worth $750M (Mariella Moon/Engadget)
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Google ends a deal with Lendlease to build 15,000 homes in the Bay Area, after announcing in 2019 that it would help build houses on land it owns worth $750M — The company has ended its agreement with its r…
French Institute in Gaza and AFP office hit by Israeli air strike
The French Institute in Gaza was hit by an Israeli air strike, but no injuries were reported among staff at the site, the French Foreign Ministry said on Friday, while the Gaza office of news organisation Agence France-Presse (AFP) was also hit. The Fr…