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Book’s claim that Hebrew punctuation is a relic of brutal colonial system sparks criticism
A review in The New Yorker of Florence Hazrat’s book on punctuation has drawn online criticism because it discusses her claim that Hebrew punctuation is a legacy of colonialism. Hazrat argues that punctuation helped turn Hebrew into a spoken language and encouraged a sense of Jewish unity linked to migration to Israel; critics say this…
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Craziest upset of the college football season happened on Friday night while everyone was asleep
Idaho stunned top-ranked Montana State 35–34, scoring a touchdown with eight seconds left and choosing a two-point conversion instead of kicking to tie. The win ended the reigning FCS champions’ 19-game winning streak and gave winless Idaho a notable victory. Idaho trailed 34–27 at midfield with no timeouts when quarterback Joshua Wood completed a first…
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Trump urges Arkansas voters to contact Tom Cotton over clock change bill
Donald Trump appeared to share Senator Tom Cotton’s personal mobile number on Truth Social and urged Arkansas voters to call him over legislation to end the twice-yearly clock change. The public appeal highlighted a dispute between the president and the Republican senator, who argues permanent daylight saving time would leave children travelling to school in…
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England’s Jordan in contention at Alfred Dunhill Links
England’s Matthew Jordan is two shots behind leader Casey Jarvis before the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, putting himself in contention for his first DP World Tour win. Jordan said he had wanted to give himself a genuine chance to win after feeling in recent months that he was often too far…
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Firebrand GOP rep: Democrats side with Iran ‘simply because they hate’ Trump
Republican Congressman Randy Fine said the United States must prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and accused Democrats of helping Iran because they oppose Donald Trump. His comments came after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps urged American voters to oppose Trump in the midterm elections, and amid political debate over US policy towards Iran. In an…
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How to check your home title for fraud
Home title fraud involves criminals forging a deed or deceiving an owner into signing documents that transfer property, then filing those documents with the local records office. Checking public records and signing up for local recording alerts can help owners spot suspicious activity, but monitoring does not prevent a fraudulent filing. A title is the…
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Nolan Wells’ friends open up about Christian faith journey after Horn Island death
Nolan Wells’ friends say his death in July has brought them closer to their Christian faith as they grieve and cope with the loss. Their account comes after months of online scrutiny and speculation about what happened to the 18-year-old. Wells disappeared on 4 July after a boat trip with friends to Horn Island, off…
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“He is himself”: The drummer who may have been John Bonham’s ultimate influence
John Bonham regarded Ginger Baker as a leading influence because Baker made the drums a forceful, distinctive part of a band’s sound. The article argues that Bonham admired Baker’s originality and independence, while developing his own style rather than copying him. Baker drew on jazz and African rhythms, used each limb independently and often pushed…
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Hall of Famer praises Dan Lanning’s ‘perfect’ response after Dante Moore was carted off following vicious hit
Dan Fouts praised Oregon coach Dan Lanning for bringing his team together after quarterback Dante Moore was hit late and taken off the field during a 41-20 win over USC. Fouts said Lanning calmed the players, led a prayer for Moore and then refocused them on the game. The hit by USC linebacker Desman Stephens…
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Springsteen, other stars share stage with hardcore leftist groups at music fest
Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews and other artists are headlining the “Power To The People” festival in Maryland, where performances are combined with voter registration, activist organising and fundraising ahead of the US midterms. The event’s lineup and participating groups show how celebrity performances can give political organisations greater visibility and help turn audience interest into…