Cyber-criminals have hacked into the British Library and encrypted its data, demanding money in exchange for the key. They have also targeted other institutions such as schools, hospitals, and power utilities, posing a threat to national security. The scale of the problem is difficult to measure, but it appears that ransomware attacks are back at their peak and on track to be worse than ever in 2023."
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Public trust in American media has plummeted since the 1990s and most of this decline is among conservatives. The text also mentions studies on partisan leanings of news sources but does not provide specific details about these studies or their findings. It also discusses the use of a partisan dictionary to distinguish between Democratic and Republican speeches, and how this approach has been applied to recent years' output of various news sources. Finally, it notes that the number of media sources covering politics in balanced language has dwindled since the start of Donald Trump's presidency.
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A handful of CEOs have recommended their best reads for 2023, with the aim to inspire management styles in 2024.
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There was a global recession expected but it turned out to be different from what people thought. The GDP has grown, job markets have held up and inflation is on its way down. However, the performance varies among countries with Greece being one of the top performers for the second year in a row. Japan and South Korea were able to keep prices under control while Switzerland had low core inflation. Hungary and Finland are facing serious pressure due to their energy dependence from Russia. Inflation is becoming less entrenched but there is still variation among countries.
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Young people actually use libraries and value them for their resources and community-like atmosphere. It also discusses the challenges faced by librarians due to book bans and other issues, and how they are on the front lines of various societal problems.
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Despite the post-ChatGPT frenzy, artificial intelligence has so far been defined more by speculative hype than actual substance. It also mentions the boom in electric cars sales and their popularity in 2023 compared to previous years.
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Harvard will be offering a class called "Taylor Swift and Her World" next semester, which will explore her work and career as well as literature that overlaps with or speaks to it. The inbox of the professor who's teaching the course blew up with requests from around the world when news of the class came out. Reporters wanted to know if Swift would visit the course, whether her online superfans were involved, and if Harvard approved.The text also discusses how the humanities should study culture, including Taylor Swift's role in it, and why a Millennial pop star deserves this kind of treatment at a world-class university. The professor is a literary critic who writes about individual works of art and artists, and they argue that Taylor Swift does indeed merit that kind of attention from the humanities.
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Katie Austin was affected by the wildfire in Hawaii and had to quit her job because she was constantly being asked about it by customers at work. She also mentions that many residents are struggling with the return of tourism and the lack of affordable housing for those affected by the fire.
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Afghan translator Omid and his family were living as refugees in Pakistan when they received a visit from the police demanding to search their home.
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Pierce Brosnan was charged with stepping out of bounds during his recent visit to Yellowstone National Park and he will be attending a court appearance in the park's oldest national park on January 23rd.
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Data-driven predictions about future work trends show that the shift towards shorter working weeks and increased flexibility in job opportunities is already happening despite some companies ordering workers to put in more overtime. This report also highlights that employers are increasingly embracing these models due to positive impact on productivity, company revenue, and employee retention. The
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Authenticity has become a central moral framework in society, and it is valued by consumers who prefer local, independent businesses over chains because they perceive them as more genuine.
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Susanne Sundfor's new album "Blomi" has been well-received and is a must-listen for pop fans. Lankum's fourth album "Go Dig My Grave" is a stark and uncompromising listen, but worth the experience. Amaarae's second album "Fountain Baby" offers an inventive and contemporary sound that combines Afrobeats, pop, and R&B. Olivia Rodrigo's second album "Guts" connects with young women seeking a voice that echoes their lives. Young Fathers' experimental new album "Heavy Heavy" is both accessible and unique in its fusion of glam-rock beats and Zimbabwean Shona language vocals. Róisín Murphy's fourth album "Hit Parade" has been overshadowed by the culture wars, but it is a must-listen for fans of experimental pop music.
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Ukraine's recruitment process during wartime involves a "deployment lottery" where new recruits are sent to front lines without any guarantee about their deployment, and the army chiefs face challenges in filling up places with willing citizens. They also struggle to find suitable candidates for the assault brigades.
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Donald Trump successfully crashed a much bigger party and won the Republican presidential nomination in 2016 despite early opposition from right-leaning news and opinion outlets. This dynamic has accelerated as he pursues his party's nomination for a third time, while American conservatives were highly sceptical of the arrangement before Ronald Reagan, leading to changes with publications like National Review that promoted a more balanced, non-partisan approach to reporting on politics and current events.
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Ukraine received a green light from the European Union for membership negotiations after Hungary vetoed financial support and Viktor Orban conceded to the move, despite previously opposing it.
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There are several global themes to watch in 2024 including elections, democracy, and global impacts on various issues.
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A rogue wave hit beachgoers and vehicles in Ventura, California, causing injuries to eight people, leading to the closure of beaches, piers, and harbors through December 31st. The National Weather Service warned about another round of extremely dangerous surf conditions on Saturday due to powerful cyclones over northern Pacific waters sending 12- to 17-foot (3.6- to 5-meter) swells with tremendous wave energy across coastal waters, resulting in astronomical high tides that are expected to cause more coastal flooding. The weather service advised beachgoers and residents to take caution and heed the direction of local authorities during this dangerous period."
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