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The mystery of 'the world's most famous missing tourist': A young man separated from friends. A frantic call to his mother. Chilling CCTV of his last moments fleeing an airport… and a ten-year puzzle
2 weeks, 5 days ago

The mystery of 'the world's most famous missing tourist': A young man separated from friends. A frantic call to his mother. Chilling CCTV of his last moments fleeing an airport… and a ten-year puzzle

Daily Mail  

The final footage of the world's 'most famous missing tourist' continues to confound onlookers ten years after the disappearance of 28-year-old Lars Mittank. Lars Mittank seen running from the airport in Varna after speaking to a doctor in July 2014 Lars was said to be a normal 28-year-old with no history of drug use or mental illness Lars is seen …

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'Alarming' U.S. mystery drones confound officials, scare locals
4 weeks ago

'Alarming' U.S. mystery drones confound officials, scare locals

Raw Story  

A rash of unexplained drone sightings in the skies above New Jersey has left locals rattled and sent US officials scrambling for answers. Sam Lugo, 23, who works in the Club Studio gym in New Jersey's Bergen county, one of the corners of the state that has seen several drone sightings, called the reports "crazy". "There have been numerous instances …

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Why North Carolina Stays Stubbornly Red
2 months, 1 week ago

Why North Carolina Stays Stubbornly Red

Politico  

In Davidson’s case, the economic revitalization around manufacturing is reinforcing local conservative tendencies, rather than diluting them with an influx of Democratic-leaning newcomers. Statewide, Trump won by roughly 20 points in both suburban and rural areas, according to 2020 exit polls, enough to confound expectations that the state’s growth and increasing diversification would break the Republican Party’s hold on North …

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As Yelp turns 20, online reviews continue to confound and confuse shoppers
3 months ago

As Yelp turns 20, online reviews continue to confound and confuse shoppers

Salon  

For the past 20 years, Yelp has been providing a platform for people to share their experiences at businesses ranging from bars to barbershops. For example, a recent study estimates that fake reviews compel consumers to waste 12 cents for every dollar they spend online. Real reviews can still mislead Even if all fake reviews were filtered out, do product …

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Letters to Sports: Dodgers continue to confound fans
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Letters to Sports: Dodgers continue to confound fans

LA Times  

Tyler Glasnow is the latest Dodgers pitcher to go on the injured list. Robert Torres Redondo Beach :: I’ve lost track of how many Dodger runners have beat a throw to the bag but ended up out because their foot was up in the air during the tag. Mark Sherwin Los Angeles :: The Dodgers DFA’d clubhouse leader Jason Heyward, …

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Spain fight back to thrash Georgia and set up mouthwatering Germany clash
6 months, 1 week ago

Spain fight back to thrash Georgia and set up mouthwatering Germany clash

The Telegraph  

For Watford’s Giorgi Chakvetadze, it has been quite the ride and a moment that will resonate whatever he goes on to achieve in his career. “Camus’ writings resonate with me on many levels,” said Chakvetadze, whose favourite Camus work is his 1942 novel The Stranger. It helps me stay grounded and thoughtful about my journey.” When Georgia take on Spain, …

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Photos: BJP and opposition supporters celebrate India election results
7 months ago

Photos: BJP and opposition supporters celebrate India election results

Al Jazeera  

India’s Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed election victory for his party and its allies on Tuesday, but the opposition said they had “punished” the governing party to confound predictions and reduce their parliamentary majority. Commentators and exit polls had projected an overwhelming victory for Modi, whose campaign wooed the Hindu majority to the worry of the country’s 200-million-plus …

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Overlooking Rizwan, reinstating Babar, PCB continues to confound
9 months, 1 week ago

Overlooking Rizwan, reinstating Babar, PCB continues to confound

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam is back as Pakistan’s white-ball captain, a move neither surprising nor unprecedented. Also not unexpected, though shocking, are reports that the Pakistan Cricket Board press release has quoted a Shaheen Shah Afridi statement which the fast bowler has said he didn’t make. That he was also coming into his own in ODIs was evident from the way Rizwan …

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Wintering birds are here—pause and watch
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Wintering birds are here—pause and watch

Live Mint  

The sun burns off the last of the fog, and I wonder whether the haze was pearlescent winter mist or charring smog. With a beak and a long gape line which is yellow, the Steppe eagle looks like its smirking at a private joke, even as its sharp eyes scrape the landscape for prey. In many places, wintering birds stay …

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The problem of thinking in straight lines
1 year ago

The problem of thinking in straight lines

BBC  

The problem of thinking in straight lines Getty Images Special offers on the produce we buy are one of the ways linear thinking breaks down in the real world As we grow up we are trained to think about things in a linear way. To find the answer to the question, many of us have been conditioned to use linear …

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Quantum Computing Is Finally Here. But What Is It?
1 year ago

Quantum Computing Is Finally Here. But What Is It?

Bloomberg  

Four decades ago, computer engineers were theorizing that the mind-bending mechanics of quantum physics could be harnessed to make a new kind of computer that’s exponentially more powerful than conventional machines. A race is on to develop bigger machines that can accurately model the behavior of complex real-world phenomena and deliver a leap forward in fields as varied as drug …

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Govt of India bans over 100 fraudulent Chinese websites in crackdown on China-operated financial scams
1 year, 1 month ago

Govt of India bans over 100 fraudulent Chinese websites in crackdown on China-operated financial scams

Firstpost  

The government of India has banned over 100 Chinese-operated investment scam websites. These websites were found to be intricately linked to multiple bank accounts, with funds being transferred between accounts to confuse investigating agencies In a decisive move against financial fraud, the Government of India has launched a comprehensive initiative to ban over 100 Chinese-operated investment scam websites that have …

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Newcastle continue to confound as Howe’s full-back gamble pays off handsomely
1 year, 2 months ago

Newcastle continue to confound as Howe’s full-back gamble pays off handsomely

New York Times  

Newcastle United supporters can add this to that extraordinary victory over Paris Saint-Germain, those furious 21 minutes against Tottenham Hotspur, and the staggering eight separate scorers at Sheffield United. Memories of February’s Carabao Cup final remain raw but, given the sheer gulf between the two sides at Old Trafford and the almost comedic nature of Manchester United’s capitulation, Newcastle will …

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Asian Mountain Bike Championships to be held from Thursday
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Mountain Bike Championships to be held from Thursday

The Hindu  

The misty hills and picturesque surroundings provide a stunning view of Ponmudi, a hill station, on the outskirts of the city, the venue of the 28th Senior & 14th Junior Asian Mountain Bike Championship, which will begin on Thursday. The bumpy and steep climb on the pebble strewn track for the uphill cross country event will be unforgiving and will …

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Column: How Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid tried to take over healthcare — and failed
1 year, 2 months ago

Column: How Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid tried to take over healthcare — and failed

LA Times  

Think this will be your new healthcare provider? issued an alarming report listing CVS and Walgreens among companies that had grabbed market share in “primary care, concierge medicine, virtual care, in-home medical services and elsewhere.” It seemed that this trend might continue, as the pharmacy chains exploited their networks of stores on virtually every American corner. “We don’t see the …

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Sport weekly: Football speaks out on the Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 2 months ago

Sport weekly: Football speaks out on the Israel-Hamas war

Al Jazeera  

Football federations have been urged to speak out on the violence, and even take sides, while some fans have been told to shut up. This comes amid controversy over a Scottish Premiership game last Saturday, in which The Green Brigade, a Celtic ultras group, waved Palestinian flags and banners saying “Free Palestine” and “Victory to the Resistance”. Many Celtic fans …

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‘Unacceptable’: France President Macron on Iran's comments praising Hamas attack on Israel
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Unacceptable’: France President Macron on Iran's comments praising Hamas attack on Israel

Hindustan Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that Iran's condoning of Hamas' attack on Israel was unacceptable and that France was looking into establishing whether it was directly involved. "I have no comment to make about the direct involvement of Iran for which we have no formal proof, but it's clear that the public comments by Iranian authorities were unacceptable. …

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The 'birthday paradox' maths problem
1 year, 4 months ago

The 'birthday paradox' maths problem

BBC  

The unexpected maths problem at work during the Women's World Cup Getty Images A surprising number of footballers at the recent women's World Cup shared the same birthday as someone else in their team If you are in a room with 22 other people, it’s more likely than not that two of them share a birthday. The problem is usually …

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Postecoglou ready and waiting to confound expectations at Spurs
1 year, 7 months ago

Postecoglou ready and waiting to confound expectations at Spurs

The Hindu  

, Ange Postecoglou has spent his coaching life confounding those who underestimate him and the social media campaign against him becoming Tottenham Hotspur manager was unlikely to bother him too much. Brazil was happy to eat humble pie 11 months later after Celtic won the League Cup and Scottish Premiership title, likening the move to Arsenal’s appointment of the little-known …

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Celtics pay price for Williams dust up, Tatum’s cold finish in Eastern Conference finals Game 2 loss
1 year, 7 months ago

Celtics pay price for Williams dust up, Tatum’s cold finish in Eastern Conference finals Game 2 loss

The Hindu  

Grant Williams poked Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum went cold again in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics is staring at a 2-0 deficit in the Eastern Conference finals. “They out-toughed us tonight and they found a way to make plays down the stretch and we didn’t.” While Mazzulla has taken criticism in this series for some of his adjustments …

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Asian shares mixed as surging oil prices fan inflation fears
1 year, 9 months ago

Asian shares mixed as surging oil prices fan inflation fears

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday as investors watched for the latest moves by central banks, while oil prices steadied after shooting higher the day before following an announcement that major exporters plan to cut production. Australia’s central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 3.60% “The Board took the decision to hold interest rates steady …

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Can a documentary on history also be the funniest show on Netflix?
1 year, 10 months ago

Can a documentary on history also be the funniest show on Netflix?

Live Mint  

Why do humans need to believe in something bigger than ourselves?” asks Philomena Cunk, sounding sincere and wise and like the sort of exploratory thinker armed with a well-researched script who would normally host a series on the history of the world. It’s possible to take Cunk seriously— almost as seriously as she takes herself—till she continues to muse: “Is …

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Europe could dodge a recession. But the UK is in a mess
1 year, 11 months ago

Europe could dodge a recession. But the UK is in a mess

CNN  

London CNN — Business activity across the 20 countries that use the euro expanded in January for the first time in six months, according to data published Tuesday, providing fresh evidence that Europe’s economy could confound expectations and dodge a recession this year. Berenberg chief economist Holger Schmieding said in a research note that “the still-low level of consumer confidence …

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Title 42 border rules confound Washington, migrants alike
2 years ago

Title 42 border rules confound Washington, migrants alike

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The drawn-out saga of Title 42, the set of emergency powers that allows border officials to quickly turn away migrants, has been chaotic at the U.S.-Mexico border. Title 42 allows border officials to deny people the right to seek asylum, and they have done so 2.5 million times since March 2020. “I don’t know why it’s taking them …

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