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Donald Trump: his Biography in Brief
The following is the complete bio of Donald Trump written by AI: Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City. He was the fourth of five children of Fred and Mary Trump
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu bio: he is the main opposition candidate for the Turkish presidency
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is a Turkish politician and the leader of the main opposition party in Turkey, the Republican People's Party (CHP). He is the main competitor for the ruling Turkish president on 2023 presidential elections
What are the causes of the global warming?
Global warming refers to the long-term increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans. There are several factors that contribute to global warming, including:Greenhouse gases: The most significant cause of global warming is the release of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, and nitrous oxide. These gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere and cause the planet to warm up.Deforestation: Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen
What is Noosphere? AI explains!
The term "noosphere" was first coined by the French philosopher and Jesuit priest, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, in the early 20th century. The noosphere refers to the collective consciousness or the sum of all human thought and knowledge
India overtakes China and becomes the most populous country in the World
On January 17, 2023, Chinese authorities announced that for the first time since the 1960s, the country's population in 2022 decreased by 850,000 people compared to the previous year. India's population at the end of 2022 was 1.417 billion, five million more than China, according to Bloomberg, citing data from the World Population Review. More than 1.411 billion people live in China, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China. The World Population Review estimates that India's population has reached 1.423 billion as of January 18
Maybe the best book of our time is...
"Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" is a book written by Yuval Noah Harari and published in 2011. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of humankind, starting with the emergence of Homo sapiens in Africa around 300,000 years ago and ending with the present day. It covers a wide range of topics, including the development of human societies, the rise of agriculture and cities, the emergence of religion and money, and the impact of the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions
Why the Tower of Pisa is falling? AI explains!
The Tower of Pisa is a freestanding bell tower located in the city of Pisa, Italy. It is known for its distinct lean, which is caused by the soft ground on which it was built. The tower began to sink on one side during construction in the 12th century, and by the time the third floor was added in the 14th century, the tilt was already noticeable
Mar-a-Lago: the story of a private resort in Florida
Mar-a-Lago is a private club and estate located in Palm Beach, Florida. The estate was built by the American businesswoman and socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post in 1927
How popular Python is? Why Python is so popular? AI explains!
Python is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. According to the TIOBE Index, which ranks programming languages based on popularity, Python consistently ranks in the top 5. Additionally, the number of users searching for Python on Google has been increasing steadily over the past few years
‘Just when we thought things settled down’. Kremlin insiders on how Putin might overhaul Russia’s government after his upcoming inauguration
After Vladimir Putin is inaugurated for his fifth term as president, Russian law dictates that he disband the current government and establish a new one. However, the extent of this reshuffle remains uncertain, and it’s still unclear whether Putin will choose to leave things largely as they are or use the opportunity to reorganize the government and his administration completely. This potential shakeup has fueled speculation over who might be replaced, promoted, or left unaffected by the changes. Meduza special correspondent Andrey Pertsev spoke with Kremlin and government insiders to find out what they expect.
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:10:53 UTC+3
Hacked emails reveal intelligence agent’s harassment of theater luminaries and infiltration of Russia’s performing arts industry
Meduza has obtained access to the private correspondence of Sergey Dubov, an agent in Russia’s Federal Security Service responsible for meddling in the performing arts to elevate traditional, pro-state content and creators over the independent avant-garde. In hundreds of emails communicated between December 2007 and April 2022, Meduza tracked Dubov’s transformation from a loafing college student and early job seeker into a member of the FSB’s Directorate for the Protection of Constitutional Order. The records show how Dubov and the FSB collected and spread compromising materials about prominent figures in Russian theater and engineered a takeover of one of the industry’s most prestigious award ceremonies.
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:13:05 UTC+3
‘Children behind bars’. Russian minor sent to pre-trial detention for anti-war statements
In the fall of 2022, 16-year-old Lyubov Lizunova was arrested for painting anti-war graffiti on the side of a garage in the Russian city of Chita. Initially released on bail, then put on house arrest, she’s now been locked up to await trial, reports Agenstvo. According to the human rights project OVD-Info, this is the first case in Russia of a teenage girl minor being sent to a pre-trial detention center for expressing anti-war views.
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:08:59 UTC+3
Former Ukrainian Security Service officer reportedly hospitalized after car explodes in Moscow
A Toyota Land Cruiser exploded in northern Moscow on Friday afternoon, Russian state media reported, citing emergency responders. The blast was reportedly caused by an unidentified device under the vehicle.
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:11:35 UTC+3
Forest gumption. In Poland’s ancient Carpathian woodlands, an ‘invisible national park’ promises hope and healing
Story by Joanna Kozlowska for The Beet. Edited by Eilish Hart.
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:11:56 UTC+3
Swapping repressive practices. What to expect from Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko’s ever closer union
Two years into the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia and Belarus appear to be intensifying their dialogue about the future of the Union State, the supranational body to which the two countries formally belong. On a visit to Russia this week, Alexander Lukashenko spent two days with Vladimir Putin, discussing issues related to the “regional and international situation” and “the coordination of actions in response to existing challenges and threats.” Earlier, the two sides announced that for the first time in 20 years, they were raising the Union State’s budget — by 38 percent. However, this money won’t be directed towards economic integration, but rather funneled into a “number of defense-related programs.” Journalist Roman Chernikov, who specializes in covering post-Soviet countries, explains how a shared affinity for political repression is bringing Moscow and Minsk closer together than the Union State ever did.
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:02:03 UTC+3
Russian university students launch petition against new research center named after monarchist philosopher who defended Hitler
Students at the Russian State University for the Humanities (RGGU) in Moscow have launched a petition against the naming of the institution’s Ivan Ilyin Higher Political School, which was created in July 2023. The center’s namesake, 20th-century philosopher Ivan Ilyin, defended the actions of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini and advocated for the return of a tsarist autocracy in Russia.
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:32:55 UTC+3
Physical brawl erupts in Georgia’s parliament as lawmakers consider resurrected ‘foreign agents’ bill
Georgian lawmakers’ discussion of a bill to establish a “foreign agents” registry broke into a physical fight on Monday when the leader of an opposition party punched the parliamentary majority leader on the parliament floor.
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:45:44 UTC+3
The price is right. Why Russia’s economy appears to be booming in the face of sanctions
Last week, Russia’s Finance Ministry released its preliminary report on the federal budget indicators for the first quarter of 2024, revealing results that surpassed expectations. Government earnings are soaring above last year’s figures, a surprisingly positive outcome partially attributed to high oil prices and increased consumer spending. With more money in its coffers and the war in Ukraine still raging on, the Russian government is only increasing its spending. However, this upward trend raises concerns about continued inflation. Meduza explains what led to this sudden influx of funds and what economists think about the Russian economy’s outlook.
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:53:02 UTC+3
Frontline fractures. Ukraine’s use of drones to compensate for critical ammo shortage isn’t enough to stop Russia’s creeping advance
Like our earlier reports on the combat situation in Ukraine, this article takes stock of the recent developments on the battlefield based on open-source information. Meduza has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from the very start, and our detailed military analyses are part of our commitment to objective reporting on a war we firmly oppose.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:56:03 UTC+3
‘Business as usual’. How some E.U. companies are sending Russia parts for warships, sanctions be damned
Several E.U. companies have been finding ways to bypass sanctions and supply parts to Russian military shipyards, a new report from BBC Russian finds. Using subsidiaries and intermediaries in third countries, the companies have been putting their business ties above international bans. Some companies say they don’t know where the parts end up, while others claim the components are for “civilian ships.” However, E.U.-manufactured equipment has found its way onto ships used to attack Ukraine.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:53:24 UTC+3
Russia’s Health Ministry introduces bill allowing law enforcement access to medical records of ‘socially dangerous’ patients
At the request of Russia’s Internal Affairs Ministry, the Health Ministry has drafted a bill that would grant law enforcement access to confidential medical records if patients are deemed “prone to committing socially dangerous acts.”
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:21:47 UTC+3
At least 17 reportedly killed in Russian attack on Ukraine’s Chernihiv
A Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv killed at least 13 people on Wednesday, reports Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko. Another 60 people were injured.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:37:22 UTC+3
‘Much more unpopular than anyone anticipated’ . After months of deliberation and thousands of amendments, Ukraine’s new mobilization law frustrates politicians and soldiers alike
On April 16, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law tightening the country’s mobilization procedures. The reform comes as the situation at the front has been worsening for Ukraine: Russia’s offensive has picked up steam and there are fears that Ukraine’s entire defense could collapse. Despite the urgent need for reinforcements, the bill was heatedly debated in Ukraine’s parliament and lawmakers made more than 4,000 amendments before finally passing the legislation. In the end, however, both politicians and those fighting at the front are unhappy with the outcome. Meduza spoke with sources in Kyiv to learn more.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:25 UTC+3
Kremlin refuses to join debate over research center named for Hitler-sympathizing philosopher whom Putin has called one of his favorites
Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that the Kremlin wants to stay out of the debate over a new Russian research center named after Ivan Ilyin, a 20-century tsarist philosopher who expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:12:26 UTC+3
Foreign agents: the movie. Russian state TV airs fear-stoking ‘investigative film’ about exiled opposition figures and journalists
On April 13, the Russian state TV network Rossiya-24 aired an “investigative film” about Russians who have been declared “foreign agents” by the Justice Ministry and are now living in exile. Using footage obtained by reporters posing as “independent journalists,” the film highlights a variety of activists, opposition politicians, and journalists, and supports its claims about the supposedly nefarious nature of their activities with commentary from pro-Putin and pro-war pundits. Meduza shares a summary of the “investigation.”
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:41:06 UTC+3
Despite a nationwide labor shortage, Russian regions are further restricting the types of jobs migrants can hold
Russia is currently facing a historic labor shortage that could tip the balance on its precarious wartime economy. Nevertheless, authorities in many regions have been imposing more and more restrictions on the types of jobs migrant workers can pursue. While some areas already had prohibitions in place, others began introducing bans following the arrest of four Tajikistani citizens in connection with the deadly March 22 terrorist attack in Moscow. According to a new report from Agentstvo, these restrictions primarily target sectors such as taxi services and trade.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:14:12 UTC+3
Students throughout Russia pose in star shape to commemorate the ‘genocide of the Soviet people’
Schools and colleges throughout Russia joined in an initiative this week called “Through The Ages,” which entailed groups of students standing or kneeling in the shape of a five-pointed star. The purpose of the campaign was to mark the country’s “Day of Unified Action in Memory of the Genocide of the Soviet People by the Nazis and their Accomplices during the Great Patriotic War,” which schools observe annually on April 19.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:32:55 UTC+3
Polish authorities reportedly arrest two Poles and one Belarusian over attack on Navalny ally Leonid Volkov
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Friday that the Polish authorities have arrested the person who ordered last month’s hammer attack on Leonid Volkov, the former chairman of Alexey Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:17:53 UTC+3
The woman behind the windows. The life and art of Estonian stained glass master Dolores Hoffmann
Story by Aliide Naylor for The Beet. Edited by Eilish Hart.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:37:04 UTC+3