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BBC Sport
3 weeks ago
Europe news

England to face Rep of Ireland in Euro qualifying

England drawn in Group A3 with Ireland, France, Sweden
Qualifiers for Women's Euro 2025 to take place between April and July, tournament in July in Switzerland.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Europe news

Switzerland hosts President Zelenskyy and offers to host a peace summit for Ukraine

Switzerland has offered to organize a peace summit to help end Ukraine's war with Russia.
The Ukrainian and Swiss teams will begin preparations for the Global Peace Summit as early as Tuesday.
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine: Zelenskyy heads to Switzerland in push for support DW 01/15/2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Switzerland to secure support from allies as the war against Russia continues.
France and Germany have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine updates: UN seeks $4.2 billion for humanitarian aid DW 01/15/2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Switzerland to secure support from allies in the ongoing war with Russia.
France and Germany have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and agree to support them for as long as necessary.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

Peter Simonischek, Beloved Austrian Actor, Is Dead at 76

Peter Simonischek, an eminent Austrian theater actor who found international fame as the shambolic prankster and adoring father in Maren Ade's Oscar-nominated 2016 German film Toni Erdmann, died on May 29 at his home in Vienna.He was 76.The cause was lung cancer, his wife, Brigitte Karner, said.Mr. Simonischek was a member of the Burgtheater, the venerable Viennese institution otherwise known as the Burg, one of the oldest and largest ensemble theaters in the world.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

Ilya Kabakov, 89, Dies; Soviet-Born Artist Skewered Grimness With Wit

Ilya Kabakov, a celebrated artist whose immersive installations, paintings and drawings told sardonically witty stories about the dreams and interior lives of those who had endured the deprivations and degradations of the Soviet era he grew up in, died on May 27 in a hospital near his home and studio in Mattituck, N.Y., on the East End of Long Island.
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The Drum
1 month ago
Marketing

5 fast food trends from Dunkin' Donuts Swiss CMO

Maximizing customer lifetime value is crucial for boosting comp sales in the quick-service restaurant industry.
Dunkin' Donuts in Switzerland has embraced tech innovation like AI-generated ads and virtual reality to stay ahead in the market.
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Magazine Expands Global Presence with New Swiss Office in Partnership with White Rock Management

Bitcoin Magazine is expanding its international reach by opening a new office in Lugano, Switzerland.
Lugano is a city known for its innovative approach to Bitcoin and Switzerland is home to many blockchain and Bitcoin-centric companies.
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Switzerland's Wingman Ventures rebrands to Founderful, aims for a $120M fund | TechCrunch

Wingman Ventures, now known as Founderful, has raised $85 million for its new Fund II with a target of $120 million.
The fund's backers include institutional investors, family offices, and founders from unicorns like Duolingo and Delivery Hero.
Founderful has already had two exits and expects two more in the pipeline, all in the B2B software space.
Eater
1 month ago
Food & drink

The Only Cheese Fondue Recipe You'll Ever Need

Fondue is a cozy and popular dish in Switzerland, known for its delicious melted cheese.
You can make fondue in a fondue pot on the stove or in a regular pot and transfer it to a warmed crockpot.
Design
designboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago
Design

split fir shingles clothe residential building's concrete structure in switzerland

Les Vergers is a residential project in Delémont, Switzerland, adhering to high architectural and environmental standards.
Each unit in the building prioritizes privacy and offers unobstructed views in all directions.
The building features a load-bearing core of walls and columns, modular room configurations, and a roof-mounted solar system for energy generation.
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Design

Do You Respect Curb'?

Extract 1: Switzerland is a country in Europe known for its peaceful nature
Extract 2: The speaker mentions a breach of patient-doctor confidentiality.
Design Milk
9 months ago
Design

Anne Mooney Shares a Love of Materials, a Labyrinth + Ceramics

Anne Mooney, FAIA, LEED AP and founding principal at Salt Lake City- and Los Angeles-based Sparano + Mooney Architecture, knew from her very first design studio course that the industry was meant for her."The work excited and engaged me in a way nothing else had," she said."The late nights and intensely rigorous work somehow energized me and tapped into a level of creativity that I hadn't recognized in me before.
Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

HEAD Geneve students create glassware in tribute to pioneering women designers

The legacy of designers including Ray Eames and Eileen Gray is translated into cocktail glasses in designs by students at HEAD Genève in Switzerland.The project, titled Spirits - Excellent for the Head, features seven glassware designs created by students from the Space and Communication masters programme at the Geneva-based art and design university.
Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

This week we revealed Philippe Starck's Ecuadorian skyscraper

Philippe Starck unveils design for Ecuadorian skyscraper This week on Dezeen, we unveiled the design for the YOO GYE skyscraper in Guayaquil, Ecuador, by Philippe Starck's architecture and interiors studio YOO Inspired by Starck.The 176-metre-high skyscraper will be located alongside the Rio Guayas river in the centre of Ecuador's largest city and contain a total of 633 apartments.
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Creative Bloq
2 months ago
Graphic design

The best and worst national football team logos

England's national football team badge is a classic symbol dating back to the 12th century, representing the country's history and football association.
Switzerland's badge incorporates multiple languages but is considered bland and amateurish.
UK news
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Two British brothers jailed for stealing Ming Dynasty artefacts

Two brothers from the UK have been jailed for stealing Ming Dynasty artefacts worth around 3 million from a Swiss museum.
The brothers meticulously planned the burglary and fled the country, but were caught through DNA evidence and CCTV images.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

British girl stabbed in knife attack in French Alps visited by President Macron

A British girl who was one of four children stabbed in a knife attack in the French Alps while on holiday has been visited by French President Emmanuel Macron.The knifeman attacked the group of children aged between 22 months and three years and two adults at a lakeside park in Annecy on Thursday.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

British girl injured in Annecy stabbing was on holiday at time of attack

A British girl who was one of four children stabbed in a knife attack in the French Alps was on holiday in the area.The knifeman attacked the group of children aged between 22 months and three years and two adults at a lakeside park in Annecy on Thursday.French interior minister Gerald Darmanin said the suspect, a 31-year-old Syrian man, had tried to claim asylum in France but it was refused on Sunday because he had previously been granted asylum in Sweden 10 years ago.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Suspect in playground attack denied French asylum, minister says

A knifeman who stabbed a group of children in the French Alps including a British girl had been denied asylum in France just days before the attack, according to a minister.The man, who French police said is a 31-year-old Syrian, attacked four children and two adults at a lakeside park in Annecy on Thursday.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Cher recalls laughing like crazy' with Tina Turner despite her long illness

US singer and actress Cher said she often visited the late Tina Turner, who was having a good time in spite of the fact that she was really sick.After a career spanning more than six decades, the American-Swiss singer who had hits including Proud Mary and Simply The Best, died peacefully on Wednesday age 83 in her home in Switzerland following a long illness.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Sam Smith cancels UK dates after stopping Manchester concert mid-show

Sam Smith has said they are cancelling their concerts in Glasgow and Birmingham due to a vocal cord injury.The 31-year-old singer, who uses they/them pronouns and is non-binary, was forced to end their Manchester AO Arena show on Wednesday mid-show after the fourth song.The tour, which is in support of their fourth studio album Gloria, was set to play Ovo Hydro in Glasgow on Thursday and Resorts World Arena in Birmingham on Saturday.
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London
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Two British brothers jailed for stealing Ming Dynasty artefacts

Two brothers from the UK have been jailed for stealing Ming Dynasty artefacts worth around 3 million from a Swiss museum.
The brothers meticulously planned the burglary and fled the country, but were caught through DNA evidence and CCTV images.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Two British brothers jailed for stealing Ming Dynasty artefacts

Two brothers from the UK have been jailed for stealing Ming Dynasty artefacts worth around 3 million from a Swiss museum.
The brothers meticulously planned the burglary and fled the country, but were caught through DNA evidence and CCTV images.
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

London the fourth most expensive city for expats, global study finds

L ondon has held its position as the fourth most expensive city for expatriates in a global cost-of-living study.New York in the United States was ranked first in the long-running research, overtaking Hong Kong, which previously held top spot for four years but was pushed into second place in 2023.The annual report was carried out by ECA International, which compared costs faced by expatriates around the world in 207 cities. Geneva in Switzerland remains the most expensive location in Europe and the third most expensive in the world for expatriates, according to the study.
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www.dw.com
2 months ago
World news

China, Switzerland agree to strengthen trade ties DW 01/15/2024

China and Switzerland signed a joint declaration to deepen bilateral ties and strengthen their existing free trade agreement.
Efforts to strengthen the deal had stalled over concerns about China's human rights records.
GSMArena.com
2 months ago
Gadgets

Samsung Galaxy A15 and A25 arrive in Switzerland

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A15 and A25 smartphones in Switzerland, following their release in Germany and France.
The Galaxy A15 comes in LTE and 5G versions, with the LTE version priced at CHF 179 and the 5G variant priced at CHF 209.
Boston Bruins
Stanley Cup of Chowder
3 months ago
Boston Bruins

WJC Day 2 RECAP: Germany stuns Finland!

Slovakia defeats Switzerland 3-0 in a game marked by solid defense and heroics from goalie Adam Gajan.
Germany upsets Finland in a 4-3 classic, exposing Finland's defensive weaknesses and lack of offense.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
9 months ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins prospect Dans Locmelis receives heroes welcome after medaling with Latvia for the first time ever at IIHF Worlds!

Latvia, generally speaking, isn't supposed to be here.While the Maroon and White has had a steady trickle of NHLers come across the pond and bring glory or at least recognition to the small baltic state, Latvia generally has held the position of "spirited underdog" for pretty much every year they're in the IIHF World Championships.
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Deep House London
3 months ago
London music

Caprices Festival announces first headliners for 21st edition across two weekends | News | Deep House London

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Blueshirt Banter
3 months ago
New York Rangers

Bantering Points: 12/17/23

Vincent Trocheck leads the Rangers to another win against the Bruins
Phil Kessel considering signing with a team in Switzerland
sportslens.com
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA Men's World Rankings December 2023: Top 20 Nations

Senegal is ranked as the 20th-best team in the world in FIFA's final men's world rankings for 2023.
Switzerland experienced the biggest drop in points among the top 20 teams, falling from 14th to 18th place.
Bavarian Football Works
3 months ago
Germany politics

Germany dodges some bullets, but won't have it easy after Euro 2024 draw

Germany is in Group A for Euro 2024 alongside Scotland, Hungary, and Switzerland.
All the teams in Group A have the potential to challenge Germany.
Fox Sports
7 months ago
English Premier League

PL champs bolster ranks in stunning $150m coup; Red Devils add vital firepower: PL Done Deals

Champions League winner Chelsea have secured the signing of defender Thiago Silva on a free transfer.
The Brazilian international is the latest of a number of high-profile defensive signings made by the Blues this summer, including fellow centre-back Malang Sarr and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
Chelsea's 150 million pound defensive overhaul is a clear indication of the importance they place on strengthening their back line in order to challenge for major honours this season.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
Berlin

Swiss vote on climate bill as Alpine nation's iconic glaciers succumb to warming

Swiss voters are going to the polls Sunday to decide on a bill aimed at introducing new climate measures to sharply curb the rich Alpine nation's greenhouse gas emissions.The referendum was sparked by a campaign by scientists and environmentalists to save Switzerland's iconic glaciers, which are melting away at an alarming rate.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
Berlin

UBS completes takeover of Credit Suisse in deal meant to stem global financial turmoil

UBS said Monday that it has completed its takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse, nearly three months after the Swiss government hastily arranged a rescue deal to combine the country's two largest banks in a bid to safeguard Switzerland's reputation as a global financial center and choke off market turmoil.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
Berlin

Residents briefly allowed back into rockslide-threatened Swiss village

Residents of a Swiss village under threat from a massive rockslide were allowed back Wednesday for the first time since they were evacuated last month, but only for 90-minute visits.Local authorities allowed a maximum of 30 people into the village of Brienz at a time to let people retrieve essential items from their houses.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
Berlin

Central figure in German tax evasion scandal convicted in 2nd case

A central figure in a German tax evasion scandal was convicted on Tuesday and sentenced to more than eight years in prison, the second verdict against him in the space of a few months.The Wiesbaden state court convicted German lawyer Hanno Berger of three counts of tax evasion and gave him a sentence of eight years and three months, German news agency dpa reported.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
Berlin

Plan to return decommissioned Leopard 2 tanks to Germany wins backing of Swiss executive branch

Switzerland's executive branch on Wednesday threw its weight behind a proposal to decommission 25 out-of-service Leopard 2 battle tanks that Germany's government wants returned to the German manufacturer to help plug gaps in Berlin's arsenal after it shipped tanks of its own to Ukraine.The Federal Council, the Swiss seven-member executive body, said it backs a proposal from a key parliamentary security-policy committee to decommission the tanks and re-export them to Germany.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Wilkerson, Humana-Paredes in beach volleyball semis in Latvia after pair of sweeps | CBC Sports

Toronto's Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes will play for a second beach volleyball medal this month.They won all four games across two sets on Saturday, securing a spot in the semifinals of the Beach Pro Tour Challenge against home crowd favourites Anastasija Samoilova and Tina Graudina at 4 p.m. ET Sunday in Jurmala, Latvia.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

De Grasse eyes progress, return to Olympic sprinting form with toe injury behind him | CBC Sports

John Coghlan understands how Canadian track fans might fall into the trap of thinking something is amiss with Andre De Grasse when he isn't in championship form early in the outdoor season.But any concern, the coach says, should be eased by looking at the sprinter's history and accomplishments."He's surprised people a few times when they thought he wasn't setting the world [on fire] and then shows up at the right time," said Coghlan, who has worked with De Grasse since last November.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Free medications produce overall health-care savings in Ontario trial, new study suggests | CBC News

Results from an experimental program that provides free prescription drugs to hundreds of people in Ontario suggest covering the cost of medication produces overall savings for the health-care system, according to a new study.The research, published Friday in the journal JAMA Health Forum, tracked a total of 747 patients who reported that the high cost of drugs has forced them to leave prescriptions unfilled or stretch out the time between doses.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

France maintain perfect record with win over Gibraltar

Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe scored for France in their 3-0 victory over Gibraltar in European Championship qualifying.Giroud netted after only three minutes but a penalty from Mbappe just before half-time was the only other chance that the World Cup finalists converted before a late own goal from Aymen Mouelhi as France maintained their 100 per cent record in Group B. In Group C, Ukraine fought back from 2-0 down to beat North Macedonia 3-2 and claim their first victory.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

Child victims of stabbing attack in France still in critical condition, president to visit

France's president was heading Friday to the Alps to be at the side of families traumatized by the savage stabbings of four very young children and two adults, as investigators worked to unravel the motives of a Syrian man taken into custody.President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte were traveling together to comfort victims wounded in Thursday's attack, meet their families and people who came to their aid in Annecy, a lakeside town ringed by mountains, the president's office said.
www.france24.com
9 months ago
France news

France reels from park attack on children as investigators ponder motive

Residents in the quiet French Alps town of Annecy awoke in shock on Friday, a day after a Syrian refugee armed with a knife stabbed four preschool children and injured two adults in an attack whose motive remains unclear.Flowers for the victims are placed at a park in Annecy, in the French Alps, following Thursday's knife attack.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Sports

Cyclist Dies After Mountain Crash in Tour de Suisse

A Swiss bicycle racer who crashed on a fast descent during the Tour de Suisse died on Friday, one day after he and another competitor tumbled into a ravine in the Swiss Alps.The rider, Gino Mader of Switzerland, was transported to the hospital after the crash on Thursday but died of his injuries on Friday morning, his team, Bahrain-Victorious, said in a statement.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Sports

Thousands of Bylines to His Name, and One That's Not

It was the day after Christmas in 1991, and as a young journalist, I received quite a gift: my first byline in The New York Times.There was one and only one downside: They misspelled my name.I use they because as I leave The Times's Sports desk this month to become a full-time author, I still don't know who got it wrong or how the mix-up happened.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
Berlin

Mass of rock slides down mountainside above evacuated Swiss village, narrowly misses settlement

A large mass of rock slid down a mountainside above a Swiss village that was evacuated last month, stopping just short of the settlement, authorities said Friday.Brienz, in the southeastern Graubuenden region of Switzerland, was evacuated on May 12 after geology experts warned that the Alpine rock looming over the village could break loose.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Syrian RefugeeCharged With Attempted Murder After Stabbing in France

A homeless Syrian man in his 30s was charged with attempted murder and detained in France on Saturday in connection with a violent stabbing attack this past week that injured two adults and four young children, a prosecutor said.There was no indication that the attack was an act of terrorism, said Line Bonnet-Mathis, the public prosecutor in Annecy, the southeastern French city where the attack unfolded on Thursday.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Syrian RefugeeCharged with Attempted Murder After Stabbing in France

A homeless Syrian man in his 30s was charged with attempted murder and detained in France on Saturday in connection with a violent stabbing attack earlier this week that injured two adults and four young children, a prosecutor said.There was no indication that the attack was an act of terrorism, said Line Bonnet-Mathis, the public prosecutor in Annecy, the southeastern French city where the attack unfolded on Thursday.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
France news

Macron to visit Annecy knife attack victims as two children remain critical

The French president, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte, are to visit victims of a knife attack in the French Alps in which four preschool children and two adults were injured, three critically, the Elysee Palace has said.Following yesterday's attack, the president of the republic and his spouse will today visit the victims and their families as well as everyone in Annecy who has contributed in helping and supporting them, the palace said on Friday.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

Screaming mother witnessed savage' Annecy stabbing in French Alps latest

1686230048 One of the children injured in a knife attack in a playground in France is a British national.Foreign secretary James Cleverly confirmed their nationality in a statement following multiple stabbings in the town of Annecy in the French alps.President Emmanuel Macron called the attack an act of absolute cowardice and said the nation is in shock.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

Screaming mother witnessed savage' Annecy stabbing in French Alps latest

1686230048 One of the children injured in a knife attack in a playground in France is a British national.Foreign secretary James Cleverly confirmed their nationality in a statement following multiple stabbings in the town of Annecy in the French alps.President Emmanuel Macron called the attack an act of absolute cowardice and said the nation is in shock.
Wine Enthusiast
9 months ago
Wine

Get to Know Petite Arvine, the 'Diva' of Swiss Grapes

"Petite Arvine is a noble and unique white wine variety.We call it the 'Diva' of Swiss grapes because it is capricious and can be challenging to grow," says Laurence Schlatter, Swiss-native winegrower and co-owner of Merryvale Vineyards in Napa, California."In Switzerland, you can find three different styles," he explains.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Nations League finals - everything you need to know

The domestic season may be over but there is still plenty of football coming your way this summer, starting with this month's Nations League finals.The biennial international tournament, contested by European nations, is into its third iteration, with the remaining four sides gathering in the Netherlands to decide the winner.
iRunFar
9 months ago
Running

This Week In Running: June 12, 2023

Wow, that was a lot!There was of course the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Austria, and then the biggest ultra in the world - the Comrades Marathon - and the prize-money heavy GoPro Games in Colorado, all among other summer fun this weekend.Take a breath and then let's dive in!Comrades Marathon - Durban, South Africa
Nicknamed the Human Race, it was incredibly the event's 96th year (but that doesn't even make it the oldest race in this week's column!)
Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

Eight bedrooms with bathtubs that make a lavish statement

A steel bathtub in a grey carpeted bedroom and a marble bath positioned on a wooden plinth are included in Dezeen's latest lookbook, highlighting luxurious bedrooms with bathtubs.Typically confined to bathrooms with splash-safe surfaces, a bathtub in a bedroom has an air of grandiosity and indulgence.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

FIFA made false claims about 'carbon-neutral' World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says

FIFA made false claims about last year's World Cup in Qatar being carbon neutral, an advertising regulator in Switzerland said Wednesday.FIFA was not able to provide proof that the claims were accurate, the federally recognized Swiss Commission for Fairness said in its judgment into complaints filed from five countries.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Fifa 'misled' public over carbon-neutral World Cup

Fifa made false statements about the reduced environmental impact of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a Swiss regulator has said.Football's world governing body the tournament would be the first "fully carbon-neutral World Cup".Advertising regulator the Swiss Fairness Commission (SLK) has upheld complaints from five European nations.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Canadian record holder Sarah Mitton 5th in her Diamond League shot put opener | CBC Sports

Canada's Sarah Mitton opened her Diamond League season with an 18.56-metre throw but couldn't build off the solid effort, placing fifth in women's shot put on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco.After taking the Tucson Elite Classic with a 19.58 performance last weekend in Arizona, she dipped to 18.12 on her second try in Rabat, 18.04 on her fifth and decided against a sixth and final attempt.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Rhinos' Horns Were Cut to Thwart Poachers. After, They Didn't Go Out Much.

Black rhinos are the junkyard dogs of their species.They're not the biggest rhinos in Africa, but they're known for aggressively patrolling and defending their territories and are quick to charge any person, vehicle or other rhino they perceive as an intruder.One of the keys to that behavior, it turns out, appears to be their horns.
Medium
9 months ago
Data science

Paralyzed Man Walks Again Thanks to AI-Powered Tool

Swiss researchers were able to use AI in implants that acted as a bridge between the spine and brain, allowing a paralyzed man to walk.Since 2011, a man by the name of Gert-Jan Oskam had been paralyzed from the hips down after a motorcycle accident.Due to the accident, his spine had become injured and communication between it and his brain had been broken.
Acm
9 months ago
Digital life

An Algorithm for Sharper Protein Films

1. Recent research has developed a new algorithm for creating sharper protein films, which could have applications in drug delivery, medical imaging, and other biomedical technologies.
2. The algorithm uses a combination of two different methods—a stochastic optimization algorithm and a graph-based approach—to calculate the best protein film structure for a given task.
3. The new algorithm is more efficient and accurate than previous methods, and it could help accelerate the development of biomedical technologies.
Cnil
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

Privacy Research Day: discover the program and register for free to attend the event

1. Provide a platform to discuss the latest trends and developments in privacy and data protection research.
2. Offer a variety of seminars and workshops to educate attendees on the importance of data protection and its implications.
3. Give participants the chance to network with leading experts in the field and exchange ideas on the future of data protection.
Acm
10 months ago
Digital life

Ethereum Closes Security Hole with Energy-Saving Update

1. Ethereum recently released an update that closes a security hole that could have been exploited by malicious actors.
2. The update also includes energy-saving improvements that will reduce the amount of computational power needed to run the Ethereum network.
3. This update provides a great example of how blockchain technology
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Canada news

Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain implant company, says it has permission to test device in people | CBC News

Elon Musk's brain implant company, Neuralink, says it's gotten permission from U.S. regulators to begin testing its device in people.The company made the announcement on Twitter Thursday evening but has provided no details about a potential study, which was not listed on the U.S. government database of clinical trials.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Greta Thunberg Ends Her School Strikes After 251 Weeks

For five years, Greta Thunberg has spent her Fridays in front of the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm instead of in class; after 251 weeks, she is hanging up her cardboard protest sign as a student.What began as a 15-year-old with a singular message has spread into a global movement across 7,500 cities.
iRunFar
9 months ago
Running

2023 Trail World Championships 80k Results: Victories All Around for France

After last year's event in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the 2023 Trail World Championships 80k, now part of the combined World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, returned to Europe and the Tyrolean Alps, with the event jointly hosted by the village of Neustift im Stubaital and the city of Innsbruck, Austria.
iRunFar
9 months ago
Running

2023 Trail World Championships 40k Short Trail Results: France's Geoffray Wins Late, Norway's Angermund Repeats

French runner Clémentine Geoffray and Norway's Stian Angermund won individual gold, and the French women and Norwegian men finished first in the team race at the 2023 Trail World Championships 40k race.Day two of racing at the 2023 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships started at 9:00 a.m.
iRunFar
9 months ago
Running

2023 World Mountain Running Championships Uphill Results: Kenya's Kipngeno and Austria's Mayr Win Gold

Welcome to Innsbruck!The city of 130,000 in western Austria, and the mountains of the Stubai Valley to the southwest of the city, just kicked off the second-ever combined World Mountain and Trail Running Championships.The 2023 festivities opened on Wednesday, June 7, with the 2023 World Mountain Running Championships Uphill race and Kenya's Patrick Kipngeno and Austria's Andrea Mayr earned the event's first individual golds.
iRunFar
9 months ago
Running

This Week In Running: June 5, 2023

This week and next, the trail running focus is in Europe.Austria had a pair of entries to this year's column and ascends to the big stage next week for the combined World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Innsbruck-Stubai.Even so, we bring you results from around the world, including all over the U.S. Happy Monday!
iRunFar
9 months ago
Running

2023 Trail World Championships 80k Men's Preview

The towns of Innsbruck and Stubai in Austria's Tyrol region will hold the combined 2023 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships just eight months after the first-ever combined Trail World Championships and World Mountain Running Championships were held in Chiang Mai, Thailand.Kicking off with opening ceremonies the night of Tuesday, June 6, the Tyrolean Alps will host championships races from June 7 though June 10 under the combined auspices of World Athletics, the World Mountain Running Association, the International Trail Running Association (ITRA), and the International Association of Ultrarunners.
Japers' Rink
9 months ago
Washington Capitals

Assessing the Capitals' 2023 Draft Options

The Washington Capitals weren't lucky enough to win the draft lottery this year.They will still have a shot at a very good player with the eighth-overall pick, and based on General Manager Brian MacLellan's comments after the draft lottery, the team is more than likely keeping the pick.A wise choice, indeed.
Eater NY
9 months ago
NYC food

Finally, a Global Restaurant That Doesn't Feel All Over the Place

1. Lore Indian Restaurant in Park Slope serves a variety of traditional flavors in a cozy atmosphere. The menu includes small plates, curries, and tandoori dishes, all of which are made fresh using quality ingredients.
2. The restaurant is known for its flavorful and aromatic dishes, and its attentive staff. The ambiance is relaxed and warm, and the prices are reasonable.
3. Lore is the perfect spot for a casual, yet delicious meal, and
Medium
9 months ago
Data science

Financial Market Challenges and ML-Supported Asset Allocation

Editor's note: Peter Schwendner, PhD is a speaker for ODSC Europe this June.Be sure to check out his talk, "ML Applications in Asset Allocation and Portfolio Management," there!The year 2022 presented two significant turnarounds for tech: the first one is the immediate public visibility of generative AI due to ChatGPT.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

The I.A.E.A. takes its case for securing the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to the U.N. Security Council.

After months of failed attempts to negotiate an agreement between Russia and Ukraine, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is expected to take his case for securing Ukraine's embattled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday.It was not immediately clear exactly what the official, Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director general of the I.A.E.A., would be presenting to the Security Council.
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9 months ago
Health

Why our allergies are getting worse and what to do about it

If it seems like your seasonal allergies are getting worse over time, you're probably not wrong.Estimates are that 30 to 40% of the world's population now have some form of allergy, and medical anthropologist Theresa MacPhail says allergic reactions including everything from hay fever to eczema and asthma are growing in the U.S. and around the world.
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9 months ago
Dining

GlaceBrings French Ice Cream and Gluten-Free Cones to the Upper East Side

This week, the Carnegie Hill section of the Upper East Side is being treated to a new scoop shop.In the space that housed Noglu, the gluten-free bakery imported from Paris by Eli Zabar now a few doors south, Mr. Zabar's son Sasha is opening Glace (French for ice cream) on Friday.Its roster of inventive flavors is all gluten-free, including when cones and cookie bits are involved.
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9 months ago
Girls

A Trans ModelFleeing the Trap of Respectability'

Geena Rocero can stop traffic.This is more than a metaphor.On a recent Saturday in Manhattan, she confidently stomped into West 34th Street, giving a shrug and a wave to a braking car before getting into a Lyft.I've counted: I can stop three lanes, she said.Not four.Ms. Rocero, 39, has honed the skill of attracting and deflecting attention throughout her extraordinary career, recounted in her new memoir, Horse Barbie, out on Tuesday.
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9 months ago
US news

This Town Made Tina Turner. She Made It Famous.

Reaching Nutbush, a speck of a Tennessee town between Memphis and Nashville, requires exiting Interstate 40, just after the tourism billboard plastered with Tina Turner's photo, passing the Tina Turner Museum and driving up the Tina Turner Highway, which leads to the town's sign declaring it the Birth Place of Tina Turner.
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10 months ago
NYC music

Video: Neighbors Lay Flowers at Tina Turner's Home in Switzerland

Skip to content new video loaded: Neighbors Lay Flowers at Tina Turner's Home in Switzerland transcript Neighbors Lay Flowers at Tina Turner's Home in Switzerland Mourners honored the trailblazing rock star at a memorial outside her home in Kusnacht, Switzerland.Slightly devastated.I mean, she's been a part of my life for over 35 years now.
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10 months ago
Europe news

In This Swiss Town, Tina Turner Was a Neighbor, Not a Star

Around the world Tina Turner, who died on Wednesday at 83, was known for her music, her powerful stage presence and her barrier-smashing career.But in the Swiss town where she lived for nearly three decades, she was known for living a low-key life doing her own shopping, standing in line at the post office and exercising outdoors.
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10 months ago
UK news

Tina Turner was inspiration to domestic abuse survivors Mel B

Tina Turner inspired domestic abuse survivors to embrace the fight to bring more awareness to the epidemic of violence, Mel B has said.The Spice Girl, 47, has spoken openly about being in an abusive relationship, which she claims left her without access to money or a support network.Mel B, whose real name is Melanie Brown, said Turner's honesty about the violence she suffered at the hands of her husband Ike Turner, had a profound effect on her and was an inspirational story for all survivors.
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10 months ago
Left-wing politics

Long Live The Queen - emptywheel

[This post is by Rosalind and seemed enough of a different nature from mine that it deserved its own space.So here we go] The summer before my senior year at UC Santa Cruz I got a job at the local record store where one day a 12" EP arrived - Tina Turner's cover of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together".
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10 months ago
UK news

Rolling Stones lead tributes to Queen Of Rock And Soul' Tina Turner

The Rolling Stones' Sir Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood have led tributes to inspiring, warm, funny and generous Tina Turner following her death aged 83.Multiple Grammy-award winner Turner, famous for hits like The Best, Private Dancer and What's Love Got To Do With It, died peacefully on Wednesday after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her publicist.
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10 months ago
UK politics

A 2% tax on UK rich list families could raise 22bn a year'

A modest wealth tax on the richest 350 families in the UK could raise more than 20bn a year enough to fund the construction of 145,000 new affordable homes a year according to research by fairer taxation campaigners.A 2% tax on assets above 10m held by all members of the Sunday Times rich list could raise as much as 22bn, according to analysis by Tax Justice UK, the Economic Change Unit and the New Economics Foundation (NEF).
BBC News
10 months ago
UK politics

Asylum backlog rises to new high, figures show

The number of asylum seekers in the UK awaiting an initial decision on their case has climbed to a new record high.Latest Home Office figures show the backlog had risen to 172,758 at the end of March, despite government promises to bring it down.The number of asylum seekers waiting longer than six months for a decision now stands at 128,812.
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10 months ago
Europe news

Overlooked No More: Sultan Khan, Untrained Chess Player Who Became a Champion

This article is part of Overlooked, a series of obituaries about remarkable people whose deaths, beginning in 1851, went unreported in The Times.In July 1929, 12 chess players gathered at Chatham House School, a venerable institution in Ramsgate, England, to contest the British championship.The field included several well-known masters, as well as one player who stood out from the rest because he was not from England, but from the jewel of the British Empire: India.
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10 months ago
Design

How Well Do You Know

Match the Roy child to the paternal snub.Shiv Connor Roman Kendall Select all squares with offices from the show.Welcome to the slick and fluorescently-lit offices of the Waystar Royco headquarters.Which word is NOT a Greg Hirsch derivative?You can't make a Tomlette without breaking some Greggs.Match the hat to the billionaire.
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10 months ago
UK news

Tributes pour in as legendary singer Tina Turner dies at home aged 83 - latest

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium Close Legendary singer Tina Turner dies aged 83 Tina Turner, one of the greatest rock'n 'roll singers of all time, has died in Switzerland at the age of 83.Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock'n'Roll' has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, her publicist said in a statement.
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10 months ago
Arts

Celebrities and the White House pay tribute to Tina Turner

Tina Turner, Pop and R&B vocalist, holds up a Grammy Award, Feb. 27, 1985, in Los Angeles.Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer, died Tuesday, after a long illness at her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager.She was 83.Nick Ut/AP News of Tina Turner's death reverberated throughout social media, with various celebrities and the White House reacting to the news by sending their condolences.
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10 months ago
UK news

Oprah Winfrey remembers Tina Turner as our forever goddess of rock n' roll'

Oprah Winfrey said Tina Turner was our forever goddess of rock n' roll and hailed her courage as a domestic abuse survivor following her death.The US TV talk show host said Turner was a role model not only for me but for the world, as she paid tribute to the singer.Turner, one of rock's most famous voices with hits including Proud Mary and The Best died at the age of 83 at her home in Switzerland on Wednesday after a long illness.
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10 months ago
UK news

Audience at Tina Turner musical describe electric finale' after news of death

Audience members at a London musical showcasing Tina Turner's life story have described the performance's surreal but electric atmosphere on the day she died.Multiple Grammy Award-winner Turner, famous for hits including The Best, Private Dancer and What's Love Got To Do With It, died peacefully on Wednesday after a long illness at her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her publicist.
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10 months ago
Washington DC

12 Day Trips a Short Drive From DC

Places to Go Paddling
Hop on a kayak or paddleboard to experience the region's aquatic attractions.Here are three ideas for your next paddling session.Spooky Shipwrecks
Channel Pirates of the Caribbean while paddling through the Ghost Fleet at Mallows Bay, a collection of nearly 100 sunken ships in Charles County.
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10 months ago
Washington DC

The Ultimate Guide to Summer Getaways and Adventures Near DC

Summer Lake Escapes
At 3,900 acres, Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland is the state's largest such body of water, surrounded by sandy beach and verdant forest.About a three-hour drive from DC, it's a destination for paddling and powerboats.Where to Stay
On the lake's north side, Wisp Resort in McHenry offers access to outdoor activities without leaving the property.
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10 months ago
UK news

Sam Smith heartbroken' after cancelling Manchester concert mid-show

Sam Smith has said they are heartbroken after cancelling their concert at the Manchester Arena mid-show due to having voice issues.The 31-year-old singer, who uses they/them pronouns and is non-binary, was bringing their tour in support of their fourth studio album Gloria when they stopped after the fourth song on Wednesday.
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10 months ago
New England Patriots

New England Patriots links 5/24/23 - Let the position battles begin: QB, WR, third-down back... More!

TEAM TALK LOCAL LINKS

Mark Daniels sums up the top position battles as OTAs are underway for the Patriots.2. Tyquan Thornton vs. Kendrick Bourne.'The Patriots have an interesting depth chart at receiver'.Doug Kyed puts the focus on the Patriots' most important positional battles at OTAs.Conor Ryan tells us the five things to watch for as Patriots begin OTAs.
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10 months ago
UK news

Tina Turner remembered for inspiring stars of tomorrow' after her death at 83

Tina Turner has been remembered as someone who enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow following her death at the age of 83.The singer, one of rock's most famous voices who had hits including Proud Mary and The Best, died at her home in Switzerland on Wednesday after a long illness.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Legendary singer Tina Turner dies at 83

Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and '70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping "What's Love Got to Do With It," has died at 83.
Turner died Tuesday, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager.
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10 months ago
UK news

Tina Turner: Queen of rock n' roll with a commanding stage presence

With her soulful hits and a commanding stage presence, Tina Turner secured her status as the queen of rock n' roll with a catalogue of powerful hits that showcased her boundless energy and gravelly vocals.Across her career, which began in the 1950s, the American-born singer won over hearts with classic songs including River Deep Mountain High, Proud Mary and Nutbush City Limits.
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10 months ago
UK news

Singer Tina Turner dies aged 83

Singer Tina Turner, one of rock's most famous voices who had hits including Proud Mary and The Best, has died at the age of 83 after a long illness, her publicist Bernard Doherty told the PA news agency.In a career spanning more than 60 years, the American-Swiss singer, who was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, won eight competitive Grammy Awards and has a star on both the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the St Louis Walk of Fame.
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