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Is it the humidity, or just the heat?
Scientists debate the role of humidity in rising heat deaths
Research Preview: Science Magazine – August 2, 2024
Daily Archives: August 1, 2024
The Economist Magazine – August 3, 2024 Preview
Chinese companies are winning the global south
Their expansion abroad holds important lessons for Western incumbents
The Middle East on the brink
Stepping back starts with a ceasefire in Gaza
Taxing tourists
Visitors are a boon, if managed wisely
Venezuela’s stolen election
Peaceful protests and judicious diplomacy offer some hope
The cynic’s guide to industry awards
Expect lots of booze, sweat and plexiglass
The New York Times — Thursday, August 1, 2024
Iran and Hamas Blame Israel for Killing of Top Official and Vow to Strike Back
The deadly strike on Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran threatened to further inflame the region and derail negotiations aimed at reaching a cease-fire in Gaza.
Strikes in Iran and Lebanon Raise Risk of Escalation, but All-Out War Is Not Inevitable
The scale of the reaction from Iran and its regional proxies to the attacks on two of Israel’s largest foes could determine whether the low-level regional battle tips into a full-scale conflict.
Trump Questions Harris’s Racial Identity, Saying She Only ‘Became a Black Person’ Recently
In an appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists, Donald Trump also said his choice of Senator JD Vance as vice president will not matter to voters.
Accused Sept. 11 Plotters Agree to Plead Guilty at Guantánamo Bay
Word of the deal emerged in a letter from prosecutors to family members of victims of the attacks.
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