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Ryder Cup begins in electric atmosphere at Bethpage Black
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» FARMINGDALE, New York - Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau blasted the opening tee shots as the 45th Ryder Cup between the United States and Europe began Friday in an electric atmosphere at Bethpage Black.
Ryder Cup captains play upon emotions as practice begins
AFP, Published on 23/09/2025
» FARMINGDALE (UNITED STATES) - The final countdown to the Ryder Cup got under way on Monday with US golfers sharing a quiet moment on Bethpage Black's first tee as Europe's players donned salmon-colored outfits in a nostalgic nod to their first win on American soil.
Generational trust
Postbag, Published on 30/08/2025
» Re: "Tiny Vanuatu steps up to protect the climate", (Commentary, Aug 28).
Beach clean-up
Postbag, Published on 17/08/2025
» Re: "Clock ticks as plastic talks drag on", (Opinion, Aug 15).
Paper bags, patriotism and mushy peas
Roger Crutchley, Published on 10/08/2025
» One of the more thought-provoking stories of the week was an unnamed Thai hospital being fined after it was discovered private files on patients were being used to make paper bags for popular street snacks. Apparently some people at the business entrusted with destroying the files instead took them home and made paper bags out of them.
David vs Goliath: Inside the legal battle to help Trump's deportees in El Salvador
AFP, Published on 16/07/2025
» SANTA TECLA — A small group of overstretched and outmatched lawyers is fighting for the rights of men deported by the Trump administration and held in a notorious Salvadoran prison -- a David vs Goliath battle that may end up in international courts.
Digital wallet's empty promise
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/05/2025
» Does anyone remember these words? Fiscal multiplier. Economic cyclone. Exit from the black hole of poverty.
Massive black hole ‘waking up’ in Virgo constellation
AFP, Published on 11/04/2025
» PARIS - A massive black hole at the heart of a galaxy in the constellation Virgo is “waking up”, shooting out intense X-ray flares at regular intervals that have puzzled scientists, a study said on Friday.
Is your internet speed too slow?
Life, James Hein, Published on 09/04/2025
» How important is a good internet connection? This is one of those how long is a piece of string or what computer should I get questions. Back in the day, it was a huge jump from zero bits per second to a 2400 Baud modem. People and businesses were willing to pay a large sum to get connected because it opened up a new world of possibilities, ranging from not needing to go to the library as often and being able to sell and market products online. When and how often you paid for the next upgrade depended on your use case and the capabilities it provided. The next major jumps in speed were 4800, 9600 and 14400bps and everyone jumped to one of these as a next step. During this period, the mid 90s, the T1 at 1.544Mbps was the imaginary godlike speed we all dreamed about but didn't have money to afford. That speed provided real time video conference calls and was limited to government and large business concerns that typically involved a dedicated screening room. This was also when the concept of data compression started to gain popularity as you could send more with less bits.
Dark energy seems to be changing, rattling our view of universe
AFP, Published on 20/03/2025
» PARIS - Dark energy, the mysterious force thought to be driving the ever-faster expansion of the universe, appears to be changing over time, according to new observations released Wednesday.