‘Everything you’ve been told is a lie!’ Inside the wellness-to-fascism pipeline (www.theguardian.com)
German prosecutor investigates possible poisoning of Russian journalist (www.theguardian.com)
In an article published with Russian-language outlet Meduza and US publication n+1 on Tuesday night, journalist Elena Kostyuchenko said she was tipped off by a source in Ukrainian military reconnaissance last March about Russian plans to assassinate her. Kostyuchenko, who was at the time reporting for the now-shuttered...
Why was there no water to fight the fire in Maui? (www.theguardian.com)
Big corporations, golf courses and hotels have been taking water from locals for years. Now the fire may result in even more devastating water theft.
Chinese economy expected to have slipped into deflation as recovery falters (www.theguardian.com)
Nato official suggests Ukraine could give up land in exchange for membership (www.theguardian.com)
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Weizenbaum’s nightmares: how the inventor of the first chatbot turned against AI (www.theguardian.com)
Long but a good read. The fascinating life of Joseph Weizenbaum, the creator of ELIZA.
Gotthard rail tunnel, world’s longest, closes for months after Swiss derailment (www.theguardian.com)
US delegate says Solomon Islands PM was too ‘busy’ to meet him (www.theguardian.com)
Nato official apologises over suggestion Ukraine could give up land for membership (www.theguardian.com)
Vice blocked news stories that could offend Saudi Arabia, insiders say (www.theguardian.com)
Exclusive: Media company recently signed lucrative deal with Saudi government-controlled MBC Group
Deadlier Atlantic storms excessively killing US people of color – study (www.theguardian.com)
Named tropical storms and hurricanes, which have become more intense, have caused about 20,000 more deaths from 1988 to 2019
Vice blocked news stories that could offend Saudi Arabia, insiders say (www.theguardian.com)
Fears UK’s cashless society will leave more than just the vulnerable behind (www.theguardian.com)
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Short sharp shocks: the glorious return of the Amicus portmanteau horror film (www.theguardian.com)
Although Hammer usually receives the bulk of the recognition, there would be no real British horror movie scene without Amicus Productions. Between 1962 and 1977, Amicus produced 28 movies, many of which have become cult classics. The Psychopath. The Deadly Bees. And Now the Screaming Starts! Fine films, all....
CEO regrets her firm took on Facebook moderation work after staff ‘traumatised’ (www.theguardian.com)
Chinese soldiers pledge to sacrifice their lives in documentary on Taiwan invasion (www.theguardian.com)
Bribes and hiding at home: the Ukrainian men trying to avoid conscription (www.theguardian.com)
US publisher of pro-fascist books revealed as military veteran | South Dakota (www.theguardian.com)
The Guardian has identified a trainee nurse and reported US air force reservist called Bailey Ross as the proprietor of a white nationalist publisher in South Dakota....
Deaths surge in the US’s hottest city as governor declares statewide ‘heat emergency’ (www.theguardian.com)
Record-breaking mountaineer denies climbing over dying porter on K2 (www.theguardian.com)
Fellow climbers say video footage shows Kristin Harila’s team walking over body of frostbitten man during record ascent
‘National disgrace’: protest after tree estimated to be hundreds of years old cut down in Tasmania (www.theguardian.com)
Janet Yellen inadvertently ate hallucinogenic mushrooms in China – and started a trend (www.theguardian.com)
Revealed: neo-Nazi active club counts several of US military as members | California (www.theguardian.com)
A neo-Nazi “active club” counts several current and former members of the United States military as its members, the Guardian has learned, including a lance corporal machine gunner currently in detention on insubordination charges and a former US Marine Corps staff sergeant who was booted from the service for stealing large...
‘If Stevie Wonder wants to play it, pay attention!’: how a bizarre new instrument found unusual success (www.theguardian.com)
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Bribes and hiding at home: the Ukrainian men trying to avoid conscription (www.theguardian.com)