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On Immigration, Harris and Democrats Walk a Delicate — and Harder — Line
The message Democrats put forward at their convention last week, a tougher line than in decades, reflects how deeply immigration remains a political vulnerability for the party.
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Harris
The vice president has virtually erased Berkeley, Calif., her hometown, from her campaign biography. The residents of “the People’s Republic” say they get it.
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How to Start Incorporating Mindfulness into Your Daily Routine
Mindfulness has been a buzzword in recent years, and for good reason. With the constant hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos and forget to take a moment to simply be present. But what exactly is mindfulness? It’s the practice of being aware and fully present in…
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US DoD Proposes Final Rule to Incorporate Contractual Requirements for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
On August 15, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) published a proposed rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to incorporate contractual requirements related to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program rule. The CMMC 2.0 program provides a framework for assessing contractor implementation of cybersecurity requirements and enhancing the protection…
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Not Only for Killing: Drones Are Now Detecting Land Mines in Ukraine
Ukraine is a beta test for embedding artificial intelligence and other new technologies in drones and robots to find deadly land mines, saving lives and allowing military forces to advance more quickly.
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Wild Boars Are Wreaking Havoc in Scotland’s Countryside
Local residents say the animals are roaming the roads and hills around the lake, tearing up lawns and terrorizing sheep.
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Authorities Open Manslaughter Investigation in Italy Yacht Sinking
A prosecutor involved in the inquiry into the sinking said it was “plausible” that crimes were committed during the accident.
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What We Know About the Knife Attack in Germany That Killed 3
The police on Saturday evening arrested a man in connection with the case, but declined to say whether they believe he was the attacker in the stabbings at a city festival.
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In Lebanese Refugee Community, People See Hope in Hamas
In Ein al-Hilweh, Lebanon, long mired in poverty and despair, Hamas recruitment is up and the downtrodden air has given way to defiance and celebration.
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The Pompidou Center Museum Has Global Needs (but It Can’t Have Jersey City)
The Pompidou Center is creating international outposts to help fund a renovation of its Paris home. What happens now that Jersey City has pulled out?