Month: March 2022

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Strange News: De-Extinction, AI Avatars in Politics, and Digging the World’s Deepest Hole

Humanity is closer than ever before to bringing back extinct species, from the mammoth to the dodo and the Tasmanian Tiger. In South Korea, the President-elect made waves by openly using an AI avatar to reach voters. One private company thinks they have the solution to the world's ongoing energy issues -- digging the world's deepest hole. All this and more in this week's Strange News.

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Headlines From The Times - Ketanji Brown Jackson is feeling supreme

Today, hearings will begin to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court to fill the seat of retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. Jackson’s a different type of judge, a Black woman for starters — she’d be the first ever on the Supreme Court — but she also brings unprecedented professional and life experiences. But even if she’s confirmed, how much influence can a history maker really have?

More reading:

Jackson supporters gear up to protect her historic Supreme Court bid from racist, sexist attacks

Biden nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court in historic pick

Column: The unsubtle racism of questioning Ketanji Brown Jackson’s qualifications

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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 03/21

Heavy shelling near Ukraine's capital and in the port city Mariupol. Justice Clarence Thomas hospitalized. Confirmation hearing fore President Biden's Supreme Court nominee. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 3.21.22

Alabama

  • Recovery efforts underway in Escambia County after storm hits mobile home park
  • State lawmakers are on a 2 week break from the legislative process
  • Bill passes AL House prohibiting divisive concepts being taught in public schools
  • Athens City school administrator found guilty of fraud in virtual academy enrollment
  • Jefferson county investigation underway after male body is found on Saturday
  • Montgomery church helps buy $25 dollars worth of gas for those in need

National

  • Justice Clarence Thomas is being treated for infection in a Washington DC hospital
  • Ukraine President suspends all activities of opposition parties within government
  • Liberal feminists dump Democrat party to object to transgenders in women sports
  • Transgender swimmer "Lia" Thomas wins 500 meter freestyle championship
  • Pennyslvania GOP reveal video of ballot harvesting violations in 2020
  • Republican National Committee holds voter registration drives at gas stations
  • Canada's Alberta Minister of Energy says US doesn't have far to go to get cheaper gas

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Blood will out: Russian mercenaries

Russian forces advancing on Kyiv have stalled. Ukraine has refused the demand to surrender Mariupol. But it’s not just Russian regular troops fighting: we look at Russia’s use of mercenaries. Lithuania allowed Taiwan to open a representative office in Vilnius, and is now facing the wrath of China. And included in the exodus of Ukrainians are plenty of four-legged companions. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer