The Library Company of Philadelphia, created in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin, has received a gift of 1,500 volumes about sexuality dating back to the 17th century.The Library Company of Philadelphia, created in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin, has received a gift of 1,500 volumes about sexuality dating back to the 17th century. Read More
Rare Books on Sex Have Spiced Things Up at a Library Franklin Founded Read More »
The large bonuses tied to data center construction in Richland Parish, La., are unprecedented, but critics say it is not a panacea.The large bonuses tied to data center construction in Richland Parish, La., are unprecedented, but critics say it is not a panacea. Read More
The A.I. Boom Boosted Teacher Pay in a Rural County. Can It Last? Read More »
A team of historians, scientists and engineers has developed a portable X-ray scanner to study 4,000-year-old letters encased in clay envelopes.A team of historians, scientists and engineers has developed a portable X-ray scanner to study 4,000-year-old letters encased in clay envelopes. Read More
X-Ray Specs for the World’s Oldest, Sealed Letters Read More »
Chipmakers led the way down in South Korea, where the main index crashed 10 percent. Stocks in Europe were lower and S&P 500 futures pointed to a sharp fall.Chipmakers led the way down in South Korea, where the main index crashed 10 percent. Stocks in Europe were lower and S&P 500 futures pointed to a
Markets Recoil in Global Sell-Off Driven by Tech Stocks Read More »
French politicians, including those on the far right, are embracing a Jewish Resistance fighter murdered by the Gestapo in 1944.French politicians, including those on the far right, are embracing a Jewish Resistance fighter murdered by the Gestapo in 1944. Read More
Soldier, Scholar and Symbol: Marc Bloch Is Elevated to France’s Panthéon Read More »
A supercomputer in Shenzhen was declared the world’s fastest. It uses only standard microprocessors and not the special-purpose chips called graphics processing units.A supercomputer in Shenzhen was declared the world’s fastest. It uses only standard microprocessors and not the special-purpose chips called graphics processing units. Artificial Intelligence, Supercomputers, Computer Chips, International Relations, Innovation, Cloud Computing, Computers
China Takes Supercomputer Crown From U.S. For First Time Since 2017 Read More »
Secretary General Mark Rutte is headed to Washington. His style has at times frustrated the very European leaders who need him to hold the alliance together.Secretary General Mark Rutte is headed to Washington. His style has at times frustrated the very European leaders who need him to hold the alliance together. Read More
How Mark Rutte of NATO Manages an Unpredictable Trump Read More »
Parastoo Ahmadi and her band will also be barred from leaving the country or performing for two years, dampening hopes for a more moderate postwar regime in Iran.Parastoo Ahmadi and her band will also be barred from leaving the country or performing for two years, dampening hopes for a more moderate postwar regime in Iran. Read
Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab Read More »
Whether set amid vineyards in Burgundy or in the heart of Florence, these boutique hotels will keep the crowds at bay.Whether set amid vineyards in Burgundy or in the heart of Florence, these boutique hotels will keep the crowds at bay. Hotels and Travel Lodgings, Travel and Vacations, World Heritage Sites, Content Type: Service, Luxury Goods
From Florence to Malta, 5 New Boutique Hotels Read More »
After Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses, experts say, the country is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to transit the vital water.After Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses, experts say, the country is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to
Iran Makes Moves to Assert Control Over the Strait of Hormuz Read More »