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“Books open doors to different worlds and new thinking”, says Minister Kiren Rijiju
“Books open doors to different worlds and new thinking,” said Kiren Rijiju, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, as he launched Continuum, a science fiction novel by author and civil servant Sadhna Shanker, in the capital. The book, published by LiFi Publications, was unveiled at an event that also featured acclaimed authors Vikas Swarup
7 Must-Read Books About Immigration and Refugees
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. S. Zainab would like to think she bleeds ink but the very idea makes her feel faint. She writes fantasy and horror, and is currently clutching a manuscript while groping in the dark. Find her on Twitter: @szainabwilliams.
Westgate Books continues under new ownership in familiar Saskatoon location
"The location is still the same, the name is the same, and people are just happy about that and that it's going to keep going for a while." Published Jan 07, 2025 • Last updated Jan 07, 2025 • 6 minute read Luke Syrnick and a partner took over Westgate Books in May, becoming the fourth owners of the
‘Absolute turn up for the books!’
Sölden Defending overall and giant slalom champion Marco Odermatt went out the gates first in the opening race of the season at Solden but he crashed out after a mistake in a dramatic shock, blowing the race wide open. Watch Alpine Skiing live on TNT Sports and discovery+
‘A huge turn up for the books!’
Sölden Watch the final skier of Run 2 at Solden, Mikaela Shiffrin go down the course but only be quick enough to finish fifth in a huge surprise. Her failure to podium meant that Julia Scheib scored her maiden podium on what is her home race. Watch the Alpine Skiing live on TNT Sports and
Hitting the Books: Tech can’t fix what’s broken in American policing
It's never been about safety as much as it has control, serving and protecting only to the benefit of the status quo. Clearview AI, PredPol, Shotspotter, they're all Carolyn Bryant Donham's testimony behind a veneer of technological validity — a shiny black box to dazzle the masses while giving the police yet another excuse to
New Books by Prof. Svetlin Georgiev Deepen the Understanding of New Mathematics
The books by Prof. Georgiev point out the increasing relevance of new mathematics to physics and to scientific research in general. His books explain and expand on the basic ideas of new mathematics with the goal of helping researchers to apply them to their field of research...
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...