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Sri Lanka’s Uprising – The New York Times

Sri Lanka’s Uprising – The New York Times
[ad_1] Sri Lanka’s recent upheaval offers an extreme example of the world’s recent problems. Covid disrupted the country’s major industries, particularly tourism, and then leaders failed to adapt — setting off a chain of economic calamities, including food and fuel shortages. The crisis prompted protests, culminating in the president’s resignation and the installation of a […]

Indoor Games – The New York Times

Indoor Games – The New York Times
[ad_1] A colleague recently drew my attention to a story that ran in The Times a couple of years ago about the late 1960s board game Group Therapy, in which players take turns drawing cards that pose intimate questions and psychological challenges. (A sample: “You have been accused of overintellectualizing your hang-ups. Respond — without […]

These Home Renovations Will Make Your House More Heat-Wave Resilient

These Home Renovations Will Make Your House More Heat-Wave Resilient
[ad_1] Photo: Diego Cervo (Shutterstock) In case you haven’t noticed, it’s hot out there. It almost doesn’t matter where you live—even the goddamn arctic circle experienced temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit a couple of years ago, and heat waves have made life unbearable in Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia this summer. And we know […]

San Francisco armed robbers targeting Rolex, other high-end watches, police say

San Francisco armed robbers targeting Rolex, other high-end watches, police say
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Robbers in San Francisco are targeting victims with high-end watches worth thousands of dollars, authorities said.  Since June, the San Francisco Police Department has been notified of at least 20 armed robberies involving wrist-wear.  “This is an organized group of suspects who are getting together. They […]