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The Intelligence from The Economist - The Intelligence: Iran increases the stakes in the Middle East
Iran-backed proxies have killed three American soldiers and injured dozens of others in their weekend strike. A response from the Pentagon seems inevitable, but what might it look like? If Britain wants to decarbonise, it is going to need to revamp the grid. The effort will be both pricey and political (10:54). And, making musicals into movies (18:12).
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Start the Week - Made out of glass
The history of glass-making dates back to at least 3,600 years ago in Mesopotamia, and both manufactured and naturally-occurring glass have been used in a wide variety of objects across the world. The curator and director of the Stained Glass Museum in Ely, Jasmine Allen, looks back at its long and varied history, highlighting its practical and artistic qualities.
In the last century or so its industrial heartlands in Britain have been in the Black Country and the north east of England. John Parker, Professor of Glass Science at the University of Sheffield and curator of the Turner Museum of Glass, is an expert on the history of glass in this region, and the impact of mechanisation at the end of the 1800s.
A new exhibition, The Glass Heart, at Two Temple Place in London (until 21st April) showcases industrial glass making as well as contemporary artworks. The artist and glassblower Ayako Tani finds inspiration in traditional calligraphy for her glass art, as well as the more recent development of glass ships in bottles from the 1970s.
Glass can be moulded into all shapes and sizes and developed with different strengths, but the materials scientist Professor Claire Corkhill from the University of Bristol says it’s still quite a difficult and mysterious material. Her research is looking into innovative ways to use glass, and exploring whether it could even be the answer to the growing dilemma of managing Britain’s radioactive waste.
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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 1.29.24
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- Sen. Tuberville opposes the halt of liquid natural gas permit applications by Biden
- Jim Jordan visits Alabama to promote Barry Moore's congressional campaign
- ALGOP chairman says the battle is for the heart and soul of this country in 2024
- Redeemed murderer, Gerrel Jones of Birmingham, talks on 1819 News podcast
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- 3 US soldiers die after drone attack at US base in Jordan
- Atomic Inspectors say Iran is 5 months away from completing 12 nuclear bombs
- Oklahoma Republicans are upset with their senator's border deal with Dems
- TX Lt. Governor reports on conditions at Eagle Pass re: illegal crossings
- Trump says never any consideration of RFK Jr. for vice president position
- Attorneys for Trump to appeal after jury decision in defamation trial in NYC
- Judicial Watch sues for documents of CIA convo to "get rid" of Trump in 2017
- Judicial Watch in court today over manifesto of Nashville school shooter
Everything Everywhere Daily - Prohibition
On January 16, 1919, the 18th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed. It banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol.
The path to the 18th Amendment was something that was almost a century in the making, and once it was passed, it was widely ignored both illegally and through numerous legal loopholes.
Finally, after being in place for almost 14 years, it was repealed with overwhelming popular support using a constitutional method that has never been used before or since.
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The NewsWorthy - American Troops Killed, Trump Owes $83M+ & Super Bowl Set- Monday, January 29, 2024
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Short Wave - Choose Your Lightning Protection: Lasers, Rockets or Rods?
Every year, lightning is estimated to cause up to 24,000 deaths globally. It starts forest fires, burns buildings and crops, and causes disruptive power outages. The best, most practical technology available to deflect lightning is the simple lightning rod, created by Benjamin Franklin more than 250 years ago. But lightning rods protect only a very limited area proportional to their height. In today's encore episode, we explore why a group of European researchers are hoping the 21 century upgrade is a high-powered laser. Plus: Regina makes incremental progress on conquering her irrational fear of lightning.
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The Daily Signal - Strive Offers Investors Alternative to ESG-Driven Companies
In the investment and financial services industry, companies like BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard are dominate players. But they’re also increasingly beholden to stakeholder activism. That’s resulted in a greater focus on leftist ideas like DEI—diversity, equity, and inclusion—and ESG—environmental, social, and corporate governance.
Strive takes a different approach. It’s focused on maximizing value for investors—and it’s having great success. Today, Strive has over $1 billion in assets—just two years after its founding.
On today's episode of "The Daily Signal Podcast," Strive's CEO and chief investment officer explains the company's mission and why it's thriving. Listen to the interview with Matt Cole or read a lightly edited transcript at DailySignal.com.
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Strict Scrutiny - Who Has Final Authority At The Border?
Kate, Melissa, and Leah break down the legal fight in Texas at the U.S.-Mexico border, and the Supreme Court's take on it all. Plus, Melissa and Kate do a deep dive on another outlandish era in the Supreme Court's history with Cliff Sloan, author of The Court At War: FDR, His Justices, & The World They Made.
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NPR's Book of the Day - ‘Only Say Good Things’ chronicles Crystal Hefner’s life at the Playboy mansion
Crystal Harris was only 21 when she entered the Playboy mansion for the first time. Within a few days, the college student moved in. She later married Hugh Hefner, and stayed by his side until his death in 2017. In her new memoir, Only Say Good Things, Hefner looks back on the paradox of sexual freedom and strict rules she lived by at the mansion. She tells NPR's Michel Martin how her perspective on love, liberation and control has changed since she left.
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