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From Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Ronnie Yoshiko Fujiyama: how electric guitarists challenge expectations of gender
Why is the image of the electric guitar hero so often a man, when women have been shredding the axe for nearly a century?
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What is astigmatism? Why does it make my vision blurry? And how did I get it?
Four in ten people live with astigmatism, which can cause blurred vision and eye strain. Here’s what you need to know.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Peter Thiel just bought a big stake in Tom Lee's ether company and the shares are surging
Bitmine Immersion Technologies recently launched an ether buying strategy and named Fundstrat's Tom Lee chairman.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Israel says it is acting with ‘sound judgment’ in Syria
Israel says it is acting with ‘sound judgment’ in Syria Israel’s army chief said on Wednesday that it is acting with “sound judgement” in Syria. Earlier, Israeli air strikes targeted governmental buildings, including the army headquarters in the capital, Damascus, and other parts of the country. “The commanders and soldiers are acting with responsibility, restraint and sound judgement,” said chief of staff Eyal Zamir...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Greece's Asylum Suspension Denies Rights, Puts Lives at Risk
Click to expand Image A Portuguese vessel in a Frontex operation in Lesbos, Greece, 2016. 2016 Frontex Greece hassuspended the ability for people coming by boat via North Africa to seek asylum –violating their rights, potentially putting their lives at risk and flouting its obligations under EU law.The measure approved by Parliament on July 11 for a period of three months, blocks people coming by boat via North Africa...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Has Mark Ronson found his next Amy Winehouse?
Hit-maker Mark Ronson has collaborated with everyone from Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars to the late, great Amy Winehouse. Now he's added another name to his CV: breakout talent Raye.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Fire ant conspiracy theorist gets uni funding for field work
Southern Cross University provides research funding to a conspiracy theorist who has wrongly claimed fire ant bait causes ADHD, autism, and low fertility in humans.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker could lead NT communities taking back full control
The Kumanjayi Walker Inquest backs Aboriginal-led solutions and restoring Warlpiri self-determination, which his family says will "prevent deaths in custody".
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:US's Rubio says parties in Syria agreed on ‘specific steps’ to end fighting
US's Rubio says parties in Syria agreed on ‘specific steps’ to end fighting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that fighting sides in Syria have agreed on “specific steps” to end the tensions. “We have engaged all the parties involved in the clashes in Syria. We have agreed on specific steps that will bring this troubling and horrifying situation to an end tonight,” Rubio said on X. “This will require...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Israel strikes Syrian military headquarters in Damascus
Attack follows days of deadly sectarian clashes in southern part of country and marks significant escalation of campaign
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Israeli demolition threat looms over vital Jenin disability rehab centre
Al-Jaleel NGO provides vital aid to disabled Palestinians but faces demolition under Israeli military plans in Jenin.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Canada introduces tariffs on trade partners to protect domestic industries
Prime Minister Mark Carney also introduced a fund to invest in domestic steel projects.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:OpenAI says it will use Google's cloud for ChatGPT
Having faced supply shortages, OpenAI will now be drawing on computing resources from CoreWeave, Google, Microsoft and Oracle.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:At least 21 Palestinians killed in Gaza aid site stampede
At least 21 Palestinians were killed at a US-run Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution site.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Video: Several injured in latest Russian drone strikes in Ukraine
At least fifteen people have been injured in the latest wave of Russian drone strikes.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu suffers another blow as second Haredi party quits Israel government
Shas departs over failure to enshrine ultraorthodox military exemption but says it will not work to topple administration
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Wellcome Photography Prize 2025: When photography meets science, health and the human experience
Now in its 28th year, the Wellcome Photography Prize honours photography at the intersection of science, health and the human experience. This year’s winners capture powerful stories exploring domestic abuse, climate migration and the hidden dangers of cholesterol.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:What does the International Court of Justice do?
Israel must defend itself against accusations of genocide before the International Court of Justice. The ICJ has unique status across the world, but its rulings can be difficult to enforce.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh police clash with pro-Hasina activists, at least three dead
Interim leader Yunus says Awami League members committed “heinous act” in attempt to disrupt rally of student-led NCP.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Feds charge 5 in Louisiana, including 3 current or ex-police chiefs, over alleged visa fraud scheme
U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook said at a news conference Wednesday that the forged police reports would indicate that the immigrant was a victim of a crime.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:ICC judges reject Israel's request to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant
ICC judges reject Israel's request to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday rejected Israel's request to withdraw arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel made the request while the ICC reviews its challenge over the court's jurisdiction to weigh in on its war on Gaza. The decision, dated 9 July 2025,...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:ICC judges reject Israel's request to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant
ICC judges reject Israel's request to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/16/2025 - 19:07 Judges reject Israeli request that warrants should be withdrawn while the court considers its objection over jurisdiction Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during an annual ceremony on the eve of Israel’s Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers, on 29 April 2025 (AFP) Off Judges at the...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Trump trade representative pushes defence start-ups to fill manufacturing gap
Jamieson Greer cheered by Silicon Valley players hoping for a boost from military spending
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Turkey says ceasefire in Syria may take place within hours
Turkey says ceasefire in Syria may take place within hours Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday that a ceasefire could take hold in Syria within the next three to four hours, as Israeli military strikes continue to target Syrian government forces in Sweida and Damascus. “By working together with the Americans, I hope that within the next three to four hours, we will enter a period of calm and...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Stablecoins should cut America’s debt payments. But at what cost?
The Trump administration will take any help it can get
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Stablecoins might cut America’s debt payments. But at what cost?
The Trump administration will take any help it can get
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Klingbeil urges stronger ties with Africa
German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil has called for closer relationships with the Global South as he heads to a G20 meeting in South Africa. Back home, the far-right AfD has made gains in a new poll.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:In Germany, summer vacation is grounds for interstate spats
Millions of German schoolchildren are looking forward to the summer vacations. Some are even already off. But when the holidays begin is an ongoing source of debate among the federal states.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Report: LeBron James expected to remain with Lakers this season
The 40-year-old All-Star will report to Los Angeles Lakers' training camp this preseason amid NBA trade rumours.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Citi’s new banking chief steps up poaching of JPMorgan dealmakers
The US bank hired Viswas Raghavan as head of banking in 2024 to bolster its position in investment banking
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Several states vow to take six 'concrete' steps against Israel at Bogota summit
Several states vow to take six 'concrete' steps against Israel at Bogota summit Submitted by Laura Gamba on Wed, 07/16/2025 - 18:11 Colombia says 'we will no longer allow international law to be treated as optional' as nations pledge to prevent arms transfers to Israel for Gaza atrocities State representatives attending The Hague Group summit gather for a group photo at the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Council President Costa ‘very concerned’ by Israel’s strikes on Syria
Israel has bombed Syria again, this time in response to attacks on members of the Druze minority in the south of the country.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Expect tariff 'cascade' effect across slowing global economy, top UN official warns
President Trump's tariffs will affect jobs and economic stability in many countries, and result in lower global growth, according to a top UN trade official.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Trump denies that he plans to fire Powell: 'Highly unlikely'
The comments came after the Supreme Court indicated that President Donald Trump does not have the authority to arbitrarily fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Hungary Urges EU Sanctions on Ukrainian Military Officials Over Conscription Abuses
A manhunt is unfolding on Ukraine’s streets, with beatings and torture targeting those unwilling to join the military. On Wednesday, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced that his country has formally proposed that the European Union place three senior Ukrainian military officials on its sanctions list in response to alleged abuses linked to violent conscription […]
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