https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/07/books/books-english-language-netherlands-europe.html
Young people, especially, are choosing to read in English even if it is not their first language because they want the covers, and the titles, to match what they see on TikTok and other social media.
https://theworld.org/stories/2023-12-29/newly-launched-news-channel-iraq-tries-preserve-ancient-syriac-language
Al-Iraqiya news recently started a Syriac-language broadcast in an attempt to preserve the ancient language, which derives from Aramaic, the original language of the Bible and Jesus. They are based in Baghdad. People at the network and in the Iraqi Christian community talk about what this means for them.
https://www.africanews.com/2023/11/01/meta-given-30-days-to-cease-using-the-name-threads/
A British software firm, Threads Software Limited, has given Meta a 30-day ultimatum to cease using the name "Threads" in the UK, citing ownership of the trademark.
https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/why-atsc-30-smartphones-likely-be-non-starter-india
The Indian government is facing strong resistance from device makers regarding its plan to mandate the addition of ATSC 3.0 technology, also known as NexGen TV, which allows smartphones to receive | Analyst Neil Shah with Counterpoint said, “In the age of OTT, video on demand and live streaming over the internet, this is a step back when it comes to broadcasting content to mobile."
https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/man-amazon-erased
Where do you go when your smart home decides you’re not welcome?
https://www.dw.com/en/belarus-increasingly-isolated-as-tensions-rise-at-eu-border/a-66602898
EU countries neighboring Belarus are ramping up border security, citing threats posed by Wagner mercenaries. That leaves Minsk even more isolated.
https://krdo.com/news/2023/08/04/parts-of-south-america-are-sweltering-under-a-fierce-heatwave-and-its-the-middle-of-winter/
By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Parts of South America are sweltering under abnormally hot temperatures – despite being in the depths of winter – as the combination of human-caused climate change and the arrival of El Niño feed into extreme winter heat. Southern Cone countries including Chile and Argentina have experienced summer-like conditions as
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NhV5BdEWqo
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66208710
The ripple effects of the shutdown are being felt in film hubs thousands of kilometres away.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/7/23787186/mercedes-benz-tesla-nacs-ev-charging-standard
Mercedes is the first German automaker to adopt Tesla’s plug.
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