This Copper Mine Led to a Civil War. Can Reopening It Fund a New Nation?
Rising demand for copper has fueled interest in Bougainville’s Panguna mine, which has been shut for four decades. Yet some fear a rush to reopen risks return to violence.
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‘God of War’s’ Bruno Velazquez, ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’s’ Hal Hickel Detail Cinema-Gaming Crossover at View Conference
James Cameron’s “Avatar” technology helped shape the look of Sony Santa Monica Studio’s “God of War” games, game director Bruno Velazquez revealed at View Conference in Turin on Monday during a discussion of how increasingly intertwined filmmaking and video game production have become. Velazquez said the studio sought to present the two most recent mainline…
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Why does everything get a standing ovation now?
Call it standing ovation inflation: these days, it feels like it’s mandatory to stand and clap for live performances. Has our please clap era gone too far? That’s what one Throughline listener wanted to know. So we traced the winding road from Shakespeare’s epilogues to Broadway divas to ridiculously long film festival ovations… and how…
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No new tiles, no new vanity: these 10 bathroom updates bring the personality
The bathroom is the one room most people forget to decorate, which is weird because it’s the one room everyone sees. These 10 bathroom decor ideas lean into color, pattern, plants, and a little bit of mood, so even a basic layout starts feeling like somewhere worth being. 10 Bathroom Decor Ideas for Small Spaces,…
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Victoria Beckham launched her first tableware collection, just in time for hosting season
Yes, you read that right. Victoria Beckham has launched her first range of homeware. This is the fashion designer’s first foray into the world of homeware, launched in collaboration with German retailer Westwing, a brand which landed in the UK earlier this year. The Victoria Beckham x Westwing tableware collection focuses on tableware spanning 29…
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BCCI President Mithun Manhas Sets Two Conditions For World Cup 2027 Selection When Asked About Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma
BCCI president Mithun Manhas says age should not be a deterrent to players’ chances for the ODI World Cup 2027
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Nissanka’s return headlines SL’s Test squad against Pakistan
Pasindu Sooriyabandara retains his place ahead of Lahiru Udara while keeper Anjala Bandara could make his debut
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AI Personas As Therapists Versus Clients Shed New Light On Improving AI-Powered Mental Health Guidance
Clients challenge therapists during therapy sessions. AI trained on mental health assumes a client will be fully compliant. AI personas can be used to improve AI.
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1 Dead, Several Injured In Six Flags Georgia Roller Coaster Incident—9 Rides Shut Across 6 Parks
Authorities have not said what caused the death, but the incident purportedly occurred on board Six Flags Georgia’s Goliath rollercoaster.
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Bandhan Bank shares jump 7% as Abu Dhabi’s IHC explores stake in promoter Bandhan Financial Services
Bandhan Bank shares jumped nearly 7% after reports that Abu Dhabi-based IHC was in early-stage discussions to acquire a promoter stake in Bandhan Financial Services, potentially giving existing investors an exit opportunity.