A ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ sequel answers questions the original forgot to ask

Via: Hallux  •  Entertainment  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  7 months ago

““The Testaments” extends the authoritarian thought experiment that began with Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel by turning focus to the enforcers.”

Inside Danielle Smith’s Pay-to-Pray Access Summit

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““What the hell?””

On Easter, Pope Leo delivers commanding message of peace to a world at war

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““Let those who have weapons lay them down!” the first American pope declared. The White House’s war in Iran and nativist agenda at home is testing...”

Trump Tells the Postal Service to Create a Voter List

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“But Democrats quickly sue. Meantime, state audits find little fraud.”

Trump Unveils Vision for Presidential Library, Complete With Golden Escalator

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“President Trump posted a video rendering that appeared to include elements generated by artificial intelligence of a skyscraper in Miami featuring...”

Will This ‘Miracle’ Battery Finally Change Your Mind About EVs?

Via: Hallux  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  5 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  8 months ago

““Ready in 5, full in 9, cold add 3.” Compare that to the strapline you’d have to write for the erstwhile VW ID. Buzz: “Ready in a half-hour, full...”

Trump’s Signature to Appear on U.S. Paper Currency

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“He is set to be the first sitting president to have his name on American money, Treasury Department says”

Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event

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For the first time in more than 1,400 years, Church of England gets a woman leader

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“"As I look back over my life … I could never have imagined the future that lay ahead, and certainly not the ministry to which I am now called."”

Your data is everywhere. The government is buying it without a warrant

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“"The Trump administration is walking around with the most dangerous surveillance powers in recent history,"”