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In an Irish memorial, I see echoes of Palestine
Oped, Published on 03/10/2025
» The figures by the River Liffey in Dublin are more clothes than flesh. The Famine Memorial, created by Rowan Gillespie, holds in bronze a moment of suffering, the settling in of the Great Hunger, which would cut Ireland's population by more than a quarter, the gone either dead or emigrated.
Resisting industrial expansion
Life, Supara Janchitfah, Published on 02/09/2025
» It took pomelo farmer Nid Pairow a few years to get her crops officially recognised for their distinct quality under the Geographical Indication (GI) programme. Like famous French Champagne, the GI accreditation signifies the pomelo varieties Nid has grown are exclusive to her hometown of Prachin Buri and have one-of-a-kind taste and texture.
Hidden danger
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/08/2025
» Ecological Alert and Recovery Thailand (Earth), a nonprofit organisation, recently revealed the results of a national report titled "Lead In Solvent-Based Paints In Thailand". The study, which tested 55 paint samples from 45 brands sold in the country, revealed that more than 20% of samples had lead levels exceeding 100ppm (the standard set by the Thai Industrial Standards Institute, or TISI). Of these, many also had high lead concentration ranging from 10,000ppm to 64,000ppm.
Faced with US heat waves, the Navajo push for power -- and A/C
AFP, Published on 13/07/2025
» TONALEA (UNITED STATES) - Workmen plant electricity poles in the rust-orange earth of the Navajo Nation and run cables to Christine Shorty's house -- finally giving her power against the searing Arizona desert heat.
From rust to rebuild: Five NFL teams that nailed the offseason
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 09/07/2025
» The NFL offseason is now complete. The teams have all made coaching changes (where needed), drafted collegiate players, signed free agents and completed mini camps.
Steel road signs fall from Rama IV bridge, narrowly miss pickup driver
News, Online Reporters, Published on 06/07/2025
» Large steel road signs fell from the Rama IV Bridge onto a pickup truck on Saturday evening, causing significant damage to the vehicle but leaving the driver unharmed. Police suspect the incident was caused by rust at the base of the signpost, possibly worsened by recent heavy rain and strong winds.
6 decades of tough
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 13/06/2025
» The 1960s saw Seiko entering the realm of sports timekeeping for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, followed by the development of diver's watches and the world's first quartz wristwatch.
Trump shocks markets by touting US-Steel-Nippon deal
Published on 24/05/2025
» US President Donald Trump has announced a partnership between United States Steel Corp and Nippon Steel Corp of Japan, shocking markets with an agreement the he said would keep the once-iconic American firm in the US but otherwise providing no specifics.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: May 14-20
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 14/05/2025
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
ONE Championship: Stamp vs Zamboanga headlines Denver return, with multiple headline bouts in the works
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 28/02/2025
» Stamp Fairtex and Denice Zamboanga will unify the ONE Championship atomweight MMA titles when the promotion returns to the United States later this year – with more major headline fights in the works.