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'A lot of rich guys arguing': inside the rap beef of the decade with Drake, Kendrick Lamar and more
The Guardian - 23 Apr 2024 11:47
Future, Rick Ross and Kanye West are among those currently being drawn into one of the fieriest disputes in rap history. Is it good for the culture - and could it depose Drake from the top? One rapper is accused of being...
Male hippo in Japanese zoo found to be female
BBC - 23 Apr 2024 20:10
A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.
Jovial, randy and anything but dark: Johnny Cash's surprise return single Well Alright reviewed
The Guardian - 23 Apr 2024 18:07
Rescued from Cash's low ebb in the early 1990s, this fun, lightweight song is a long way from the moody recordings with Rick Rubin he soon turned towards In the great American saga of Johnny Cash, the early 90s are held ...
The best high schools in Massachusetts, according to U.S. News & World Report
Boston - 23 Apr 2024 06:01
The publication released its 2024 public high school rankings Tuesday. The post The best high schools in Massachusetts, according to U.S. News & World Report appeared first on Boston.com.
Slide Over, Auntie: Young Chinese Find Tasty Meals in Senior Canteens
The New York Times - 23 Apr 2024 06:01
The community canteens, offering huge plates for a dollar or two, have become popular among penny-pinching young professionals.
'Reagan gave us something to rap about': how hip-hop has interacted with US politics
The Guardian - 23 Apr 2024 17:37
New documentary Hip-Hop and the White House looks back at how presidents have rejected or embraced those within the genre, from Reagan to Trump At the 1985 presidential inauguration ball, a made-for-TV black-tie affair t...
To Be (Visibly) Jewish in the Ivy League
The New York Times - 23 Apr 2024 21:58
Behavior that would be scandalous if aimed at other minorities is treated as understandable or even commendable when directed at Jews.
Newspaper chief was Trump's 'eyes and ears' and 'killed unfavourable stories'
Sky News - 23 Apr 2024 19:40
A newspaper chief was Donald Trump's "eyes and ears" and killed unfavourable stories about him in the run-up to the 2016 election, a court has heard.
San Francisco Mayor Gives Panda Diplomacy a Try
The New York Times - 23 Apr 2024 02:54
In a city still struggling to recover from the pandemic, Mayor London Breed hopes giant pandas will lift the spirits -- and the economy -- of San Francisco.
UN human rights chief 'horrified' over Gaza mass graves report
Sky News - 23 Apr 2024 18:12
The UN's human rights chief has said he is "horrified" by reports of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies in Gaza.
EPA Announces Bonneville Environmental Foundation to Receive $56M to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Idaho
U.S. EPA - 23 Apr 2024 14:00
SEATTLE (April 23, 2024) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Bonneville Environmental Foundation has been selected to receive $56,540,000 through the Solar for All grant competition to develop lon...
Chris Mason: Measure draws election dividing line
BBC - 23 Apr 2024 09:52
Ministers believe the novel deportation scheme is worth a try, but Labour plans to get rid of it.
For Biden, Aid Package Provides a Welcome Boost on the World Stage
The New York Times - 23 Apr 2024 01:42
The congressional breakthrough on security assistance to Ukraine and Israel will let the president finally deliver arms to match his words. But it could be only a temporary respite.
Academic Freedom Is More Important Now Than Ever
Time - 23 Apr 2024 18:06
We only have academic freedom because of guarantees established by generations of political struggle.
Off duty PCs catch suspected thief while on stag do
BBC - 23 Apr 2024 13:16
The Met officers say they gave chase after a man tried to steal items from a restaurant in Barcelona.
Helicopters collide mid-air, killing 10 people
Sky News - 23 Apr 2024 06:04
Ten people have died after two helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
Taiwan Quakes: Aftershocks From Deadly Temblor Hit Island
The New York Times - 23 Apr 2024 03:26
No injuries or deaths were immediately reported, but two buildings partially collapsed in the tremors, which followed a powerful April 3 quake that killed 17 people.
Climate activists block traffic on Moakley Bridge during evening rush hour
Boston - 23 Apr 2024 02:56Oil Gains in Likely Technical Recovery
Wall Street Journal - 23 Apr 2024 02:37
Oil rose in early Asian trade in a likely technical recovery after Brent crude oil ended Monday at its lowest level since late March.
China spending 'drastically more' on military than declared, US admiral says
Fox News - 23 Apr 2024 18:20
Admiral John Aquilino expressed concern over China's military spending and criticized its aggressive actions in the South and East China Seas.
Iranian air defence radar was struck in Israeli attack, satellite photos suggest
Sky News - 23 Apr 2024 13:58
An air defence radar was struck during the Israeli strike on Iran last week, new satellite photos suggest.
No WhatsApp in China, no TikTok in the US, and the return of Llama
The Guardian - 23 Apr 2024 12:50
What Apple removed the platform from App Stores without a squeak of public protest, but its battle with the EU rages on. Plus, how a ban in the US could change TikTok everywhere Don't get TechScape delivered to your inbo...